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Claude Fernandez

personactive8 mentionsFirst seen Jul 4, 2009Last seen Nov 22, 2025

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Claude Fernandez is a person mentioned in 1 episode(s).

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    Claude Fernandez was the lead designer of Electra

    Source: Past Times Arcade hostPast Times Pinball History Ep 28: Elektra
  • factualhigh

    Embryon was designed by Claude Fernandez in 1982 for Valley.

    Source: George (direct statement during design history segment)#117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball Podcast

Recent Mentions (8)

  • Midway Manufacturing engineer who worked with Balcer on test fixtures for games like Granny and the Gators

    Joe Balcer – The King Of ClunkOct 19, 2023
  • Designer of Flash Gordon pinball machine

    #32 Flash Gordon - The Classic Pinball PodcastJun 10, 2020
  • Designer of Aftor (1984) for WICO; also designed Flash Gordon for Bally; previously worked at Williams

    The Pinball Show Ep 181 BONUS: Top 5 Greatest Gottlieb Premier Pinball Machines Of All TimeSep 11, 2025
  • Bally legend in engineering division

    Pinball Heroes: John PopadiukJul 4, 2009
  • Designer alleged by Ritchie to have stolen half of Black Knight and later worked on Flash Gordon for Bally; only designer Ritchie claims not to be a fan of

    Steve RitchieJun 3, 2018
  • Pinball designer credited with Embryon (1982); also designed Blackout (1980), Flash Gordon, Skateball, Torpedo Alley, Spectrum, Electrum. George characterizes mixed design legacy.

    #117 Embryon - The Classic Pinball PodcastAug 6, 2024

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  • Designer at Williams who transferred to Bally; recruited Ramunni to Bally; introduced him to fly fishing; involved in naming/direction of games like Elektra

    Tony Ramunni - Dutch Pinball Open Expo 2025 - Pinball NewsNov 22, 2025
  • Lead designer of Electra

    Past Times Pinball History Ep 28: ElektraOct 2, 2024