First Look at a Brand New Jaws Pinball Retheme

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Apr 7, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Custom Jaws retheme of 1980 Silverball Mania by Dino Gaspari coming to Pintastic New England.

Summary

A custom Jaws pinball retheme has been completed by Dino Gaspari, converting a 1980 Bally Silverball Mania with custom art, audio, and the original movie score. The machine is expected to be displayed at Pintastic New England (June 23-26).

Key Claims

Dino Gaspari completed a custom Jaws pinball retheme from a 1980 Bally Silverball Mania
high confidence · Direct statement in article with photos/video evidence
The retheme includes custom art and audio with the iconic Jaws movie score
high confidence · Explicitly stated in content
Dino Gaspari has completed multiple pinball rethemes sold through Pinballdepot.ca
high confidence · Stated as past business activity
The Jaws retheme is planned to be shown at Pintastic New England (June 23-26)
medium confidence · Article states 'hopes to bring' indicating intention but not confirmed

Notable Quotes

“Dino has done a number of really neat pinball rethemes that have been sold in the North American market through his site, Pinballdepot.ca, over the years.”
Knapp Arcade (article author) — Establishes Dino Gaspari's credibility and business model in the retheme/custom pinball space
“He hopes to bring this particular machine to the upcoming Pintastic New England show (June 23 - 36) for the public to see and play.”
Knapp Arcade (article author) — Indicates planned public exhibition of the retheme; note date range contains apparent typo (36 instead of 26)

Entities

Dino GasparipersonPinballdepot.cacompanySilverball Maniagame JawsgamePintastic New EnglandeventKnapp Arcadecompany

Signals

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event_signal: Custom Jaws retheme planned for public exhibition at Pintastic New England pinball show
medium · Article states creator 'hopes to bring this particular machine to the upcoming Pintastic New England show (June 23 - 36) for the public to see and play'
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technology_signal: Custom retheme represents community creativity and aftermarket modification culture as alternative to factory releases
medium · Article highlights Dino Gaspari's track record of completing multiple rethemes sold commercially, indicating established market demand

Topics

Custom pinball rethemesprimaryJaws pinball (custom/fan-made versions)primaryPinball events and exhibitionssecondaryBally pinball machinessecondaryMovie-licensed pinball themessecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic tone celebrating the craftsmanship and creativity of the custom retheme; positive framing of Dino Gaspari's work and business

Transcript

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All of this talk about Jaws pinball inspired a friend of mine, Dino Gaspari, to send me pictures and video of his recently completed custom made Jaws pinball machine. This Jaws was made from a modified 1980 Bally Silverball Mania. Custom art and audio, that includes the iconic score from the movie, have been added to the game. Dino has done a number of really neat pinball rethemes that have been sold in the North American market through his site, Pinballdepot.ca, over the years. He hopes to bring this particular machine to the upcoming Pintastic New Robert Englunds show (June 23 - 36) for the public to see and play.