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Paul

person8 mentionsFirst seen Feb 4, 2007Last seen Feb 2, 2026

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Paul is a multi-talented figure in the pinball community with diverse expertise spanning 3D modeling, tournament organization, custom artistry, and game design. He has been active across multiple pinball scenes (Georgia, Austin, Melbourne) since at least 2007, contributing as both a collector and community organizer. His roles have included animation/3D modeling work for Stern Pinball, spreadsheet management for tournaments, custom backglass artwork creation, forum administration, and video content production.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withBad CatsCommunity connection through whom Bad Cats was acquired from Coloradomedium

Facts

  • achievementCreated 3D models of weapons from Stranger Things for pinball gamehighfrom 2020
  • achievementCreated custom Led Zeppelin backglass artworkhigh
  • affiliationMember of Austin pinball communitymediumfrom 2026
  • affiliationActive Discord community memberhighfrom 2025
  • attributeSigns artwork with initials PMHhigh
  • attributeOwned Galaxy pinball for approximately 20 yearshighfrom 2006 until 2026
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Claims (9)

  • opinionmedium

    Shaq Attack's moving basketball hoop is comparable to Medieval Madness's castle in mechanical design excellence and impact on game identity

    Source: Paul (design analysis)Episode 103 - Die on this Hill: Shaq Attaq
  • factualhigh

    The game has a hidden design flaw where 15 game balls yield only 20 million points while 14 game balls double your score, suggesting programmer error

    Source: Paul (rules analysis)Episode 103 - Die on this Hill: Shaq Attaq
  • opinionmedium

    Shaq Attack and Frank Thomas (Big Hurt) are both Gottlieb System 3 basketball games from the same era with superior design to NBA-licensed alternatives like NBA Fast Break

    Source: Paul (comparative game analysis)Episode 103 - Die on this Hill: Shaq Attaq
  • factualhigh

Recent Mentions (8)

  • Guest defender on episode; active Discord community member; video game designer with passion for pinball; primary advocate for Shaq Attack's design merit

    Episode 103 - Die on this Hill: Shaq AttaqOct 20, 2025
  • Distributor or sales representative at Melbourne expo; Gonzo directed interested customer to him

    Melbourne Pinball Expo 2025 TourNov 25, 2025
  • Chat participant; referenced as someone who would know about host's ex-girlfriends

    Stargate VPW (Gottlieb 1995)Oct 10, 2025
  • Caller from Georgia; blind collector; operates Pins and Bits video channel; solid state enthusiast helping friend with Williams EM

    TOPCast 1: Tech showFeb 4, 2007
  • Referenced community member in Austin pinball scene

    When is The Matrix Pinball??Jan 29, 2026
  • Previous owner of Galaxy for ~20 years; created the custom Led Zeppelin backglass artwork; signed it with initials PMH

    Led Zeppelin 1 of 1 whitewood ;) Pinball Pick up Adventure!Feb 2, 2026

Contradictions

  • Existing: Paul operates Pins and Bits video channel (mention 4, 2007)vsConflicting: Paul created 3D models for Stern Pinball animation work (mention 0, 2020)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Paul is referenced as someone in Austin pinball scene (mention 3, 2026)vsConflicting: Paul is a blind collector from Georgia operating video channel (mention 4, 2007)
    Unresolved

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Blind pinball collector from Georgia
high
from 2007
  • attributeSolid state pinball enthusiasthighfrom 2007
  • roleDistributor or sales representative at Melbourne Pinball Expomediumfrom 2025
  • roleManages Excel spreadsheet for NBA Fast Break tournament data collectionhighfrom 2025
  • roleRuns Pinball Info forumhighfrom 2025
  • roleOperates Pins and Bits video channelhighfrom 2007
  • role3D modeler for Stern Pinball Stranger Things gamehighfrom 2020
  • roleVideo game designerhigh
  • statusPrevious owner of Galaxy pinball machinehighuntil 2026
  • Unloved pinball games like Shaq Attack receive minimal operator maintenance because they're cheap, cheap to maintain from parts, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of poor condition and poor reviews

    Source: Paul (industry analysis)Episode 103 - Die on this Hill: Shaq Attaq
  • factualhigh

    The Goldfinger laser mod integrates interactive mini-game mechanics where hitting ramps shuts down a pulsating laser to save Bond from harm.

    Source: DaveyPinball Mod Talk Episode 22: 2024 Mod Showcase
  • opinionhigh

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is my top-ranked dream pinball theme

    Source: Direct response to ranking questionBasement Dads Pinball Podcast: Episode 5 - All things Harry Potter and Pinball with Amanda
  • predictionlow

    Every person in the community will eventually buy Back to the Future despite quality concerns

    Source: Direct speaker quoteThe Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 9.2
  • factualhigh

    Paul quit his job approximately one month before this stream due to lack of growth opportunities and compensation

    Source: Paul (direct statement)Stream 498: Ultraman CE (Spooky)
  • factualmedium

    Pins and Bits 2 video sold mid-100s units in approximately one week.

    Source: Caller report during his callTOPCast 1: Tech show
  • Manages Excel spreadsheet for NBA Fast Break tournament data collection; runs Pinball Info forum

    Pinfest 2025 Tour | 150 Pinball Machines, New Releases & Classic Favourites!Aug 26, 2025
  • Team member who created 3D models of weapons from the show for the game

    Stern Pinball Stranger Things Animation Department FeatureMar 17, 2020