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Marco Russell

personactive25 mentionsFirst seen Dec 12, 2018Last seen Jun 24, 2024

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Marco Russell is a multifaceted pinball industry figure who operates as a content creator, homebrew pinball builder, parts vendor, and community organizer. He runs the Marco Pinball YouTube channel, hosts interviews and showcases at major pinball events, and creates/sells pinball-related products including sound effects kits and custom parts. He maintains a significant presence in the homebrew pinball community and operates a parts supermarket booth at Chicago Pinball Expo 2025 in collaboration with others.

Aliases

Marco

Relationships

  • affiliated_withDirty Pool PinballPartner in distributing sound effects kit through their websitemedium
  • affiliated_withDon GarrisonEarly pinball friend who helped troubleshoot Dark Knight drop target repairmedium
  • affiliated_withEmotoCollaborating on expanded booth and parts supermarket at Pinball Expo 2025medium

Facts

  • achievementDivision finalist in pinball competition paired against Peter Watthighfrom 2019-08-19
  • achievementCreator of The Simpsons Who Shot Mr. Burns Custom Homebrew Pinball Machinehighfrom 2025-09-29
  • affiliationCollaborating with Emoto on expanded booth and parts supermarket at Pinball Expo 2025highfrom 2025-10-12
  • affiliationSupplies art blades to Retro Repro as wholesale source for custom decalshigh
  • affiliationEarly pinball friend of Don Garrisonhigh
  • roleHomebrew pinball machine creatorhigh

Claims

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Recent Mentions (25)

  • Parts distributor located in North Carolina, provides quick parts delivery (2-3 days to Arizona) for Stern machines

    Episode 1: Why do I love Stern Pinball?Jun 24, 2024
  • Company where Kale and Rachel met (via video conferencing). Kale worked there in South Carolina while Rachel traveled to shows from Phoenix.

    Episode 20 - Operator Spotlight: Electric Bat ArcadeMar 4, 2024
  • Parts vendor; sole supplier of correct low-voltage Data East flipper switches (~$18/switch); also sells coindoor skins (now $100, up from <$50); prices have increased significantly over recent years

    #100 Under Pressure - The Classic Pinball PodcastFeb 28, 2023
  • Vendor/operator at MGC with large Stern game booth and Black Knight armor costume activation

    Midwest Gaming Classic RecapApr 16, 2019
  • Pinball parts retailer selling flipper adjustment tools and other components

    Flipper Assembly BasicsJan 15, 2019
  • Supplier of electronic components including rare pinball chip sockets

    Episode 120 – Socket To Me

Contradictions

  • Existing: Marco operates as a vendor/organizer at pinball expos and eventsvsConflicting: Mention 4 references a 'conflict with Spooky event timing' in relation to a Stern Pinball representative role at Houston Expo, unclear if this refers to Marco or another party
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Marco Russell is a content creator and YouTuber who hosts the Marco Pinball channelvsConflicting: Mention 1 describes him as a Division finalist paired against Peter Watt in a pinball tournament, which appears to be about tournament play rather than content creation
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Marco Russell is a person/individualvsConflicting: Mention 4 identifies 'Stern Pinball representative at Houston Expo' which suggests a corporate role inconsistent with other evidence showing Marco as an independent community member
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Pinball parts and returns vendor
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  • roleProfessional artist and YouTube content creatorhigh
  • roleHost of Marco Pinball video serieshigh
  • roleOrganizer of homebrew section at Chicago Pinball Expo 2025highfrom 2025-10-24
  • Dec 12, 2018
  • Vendor/sponsor of GSPF with recent changes mentioned (uncertainty about booth setup)

    The Spinner Is Lit - Episode 55 The GSPF Pre - Show Show (1)May 2, 2023
  • Pinball parts supplier providing replacement components (Death Star toy, targets, rubbers, flasher bulbs, other parts)

    Star Wars Pinball Overhaul: Episode 2May 20, 2023
  • Parts supplier; provided posts and other restoration components

    Super Mario Pinball Shop Job: Part 2Jul 27, 2020
  • Connected to pinball arcade/event organizing; host planning to check in with at Expo

    Medieval Madness Release Stream (VPW 2025 / Williams 1997)Oct 8, 2025
  • Host of Marco Pinball video series; interviewed Ernie at Fast Pinball Pin DevCon 2025; previously received technical help from Ernie on Taxi machine

    Homebrew Showcase: Monsters Inc Pinball by Ernie SilverbergNov 7, 2025
  • Host conducting interview about BMO showcase

    Homebrew Showcase: BMO! Pinball by Anthony Van Winkle and Jayauna JamesNov 7, 2025
  • Content creator/host (Marco Pinball); appears to be recording/organizing presentation materials

    CLEPIN 2025: Stephen Prusa's Big Bang Bar Pinball BuildSep 13, 2025
  • Pinball parts/returns vendor; bringing 70x80 ft booth with supermarket-style parts sales model to Expo for first time

    Pinball Expo 2025 - What To Expect From Founder Rob BerkSep 5, 2025
  • Professional artist and YouTube creator who built a two-year homebrew pinball project themed around The Simpsons

    The Simpsons Who Shot Mr. Burns Custom Homebrew Pinball Machine!Sep 29, 2025
  • Pinball parts supplier; source of service bulletins and potential parts orders

    Part 8: 1997 Sega Jurassic Park The Lost World. Fixing the Snagger & Flipper rebuild.Dec 31, 2025
  • Supplies art blades to Retro Repro; serves as wholesale source for custom decals

    Part 4: 2008 Stern Batman Pinball Finished! Art Blades, apron cards & gameplay!Aug 19, 2025
  • Organizer of homebrew section at Chicago Pinball Expo; gave away free items at end of convention

    Chicago Pinball Expo 2025 Review. We chat and show videos of the latest games!Oct 24, 2025
  • Homebrew kit creator; collaborating with Emoto on expanded booth and parts supermarket at Expo 2025

    Episode 429: Pinball Expo 2025 HypeOct 12, 2025
  • Pinball distributor/vendor planning supermarket area at Expo with scratch-and-dent and used inventory

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 83 - Expo Dreams and Pinball Machines!Oct 9, 2025
  • Stern Pinball representative at Houston Expo with booth and leaderboard; noted conflict with Spooky event timing

    EP10 Sterling & WillDec 15, 2025
  • Pinball community member who maintains state-by-state list of approved game service technicians

    EP09 Joshua YatesDec 11, 2025
  • Early pinball friend of Don who helped troubleshoot Dark Knight drop target repair

    EP06 Don GarrisonNov 25, 2025
  • Partner in distributing the sound effects kit through their website

    A Free Sound FX Kit for Homebrew Makers from Dirty Pool PinballNov 6, 2025
  • A Division finalist paired against Peter Watt in first round on Bank 15

    Episode 105 – Planes, Cows and Pinball MachinesAug 19, 2019