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Grazley Garage restoration updates: Medusa arrives, Barcora departs, Indiana Jones in progress.
Bally Medusa was manufactured in 1980-81, the same year as Centaur and Fathom
high confidence · Sean Bennish confirms '81' model year; Mike notes these three games as 'holy grails' of that era
Sean Bennish owns machines distributed across three levels of his house (basement, main floor, side room) and hosts Tri City Pinball League
high confidence · Direct conversation between Mike and Sean at Grazley Garage
Kevin obtained the Barcora CPR playfield for $2,000 USD in 2018 from a cottage find in Clare, Michigan
high confidence · Sean explains the acquisition story; mentions community reaction on Pinside
Barcora restoration includes CPR gold playfield, new plastic set, Reese's rails, and new apron
high confidence · Kevin and Sean display parts inventory during garage tour
Kevin has been accumulating Barcora parts for approximately 6 years
high confidence · Sean states 'I've had this stuff for like 6 years' while examining parts
“It's amazing. It's like playing something that's...well, it's better than new, right?”
Sean Bennish @ ~8:00 — Commentary on restored machine quality exceeding factory condition
“That's Medusa's fang. You're going to turn to stone in about 5 minutes, so hurry up, buddy.”
Mike Dimus @ ~18:50 — Humorous safety moment during machine transport; setup had a protruding screw that injured Kevin
“I am a very fortunate man.”
Sean Bennish @ ~20:30 — Reflection on owning all three 'holy grail' 1981 games (Medusa, Centaur, Fathom)
“The dogs are the true stars of the show.”
Sean Bennish @ ~20:45 — Comment on Grazley Garage's dogs being featured prominently in video
“Prices kind of like tripled since I sold my last one.”
Sean Bennish @ ~24:00 — Market observation on appreciation of classic machine values
“The color is just vibrant. All these pinks and yellows and purples. It's quite the palette.”
Mike Dimus @ ~31:00 — Aesthetic appreciation of Barcora playfield artwork from that era
business_signal: Reese's Rails (aftermarket rail vendor) is no longer in business; availability of legacy components becoming constrained
high · Kevin confirms 'No, he is not' in business when discussing Reese's Rails sourced for Barcora restoration
community_signal: Grazley Garage functions as local restoration hub; attracting machine deliveries, pickups, and community collaboration (Sean, Brad, Benedict, Tyler, Manny involved)
high · Multiple community members visiting/interacting; machines being routed through garage for work; established relationships evident
community_signal: Tri City Pinball League (Ontario region) is active with competitive players; Sean Bennish hosting/participating with league night revival
high · Sean confirms league participation and mentions 'a lot of really good players' in the area; discusses hosting league nights
market_signal: Vintage pinball pricing has increased significantly; Sean reports prices on classic machines have 'tripled since I sold my last one'
high · Sean's direct quote about price appreciation; supports broader vintage collectibles market trend
sentiment_shift: Positive reception to restored Barcora quality; Sean emphasizes 'better than new' condition and community interest (Pinside reactions mentioned)
high · Sean's comment about community disappointment missing the opportunity; his characterization of restoration quality exceeding original
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