SDTM Mod Install: Ecto Goggles By Hooked On Pinball

Straight Down the Middle·video·6m 26s·analyzed·Sep 1, 2017

Analysis

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TL;DR

Zach Sharpe installs Hooked on Pinball's Ecto Goggles mod on Ghostbusters pinball.

Summary

Zach Sharpe from Straight Down the Middle demonstrates the installation of the Ecto Goggles mod by Hooked on Pinball on his Ghostbusters machine. The mod is a detailed, light-up topper that is plug-and-play with flexible placement options and weathered metal detailing. Sharpe highlights Hooked on Pinball's commitment to high-quality, theme-appropriate mods as opposed to cheap aftermarket parts.

Key Claims

The Ecto Goggles mod can be placed anywhere on a machine and features plug-and-play installation
high confidence · Zach Sharpe demonstrating the mod installation; mod comes with easy bulb swap and velcro mounting
Hooked on Pinball also produces Slime River and light cycle mods for other games like Tron
high confidence · Zach Sharpe shows the mods and discusses Hooked on Pinball's product line during demonstration
The mod features detailed, weathered metal hardware that looks machined
high confidence · Zach Sharpe examining the physical mod during unboxing and noting the quality of construction
Hooked on Pinball's mod strategy focuses on high-quality, theme-appropriate pieces rather than cheap quantity
high confidence · Zach Sharpe's philosophy statement: 'nobody likes that what people like are high quality mods'

Notable Quotes

“I'm super anal about nice, nice mods. But when I got this thing in the mail, look at this, the detail of this thing... This thing is beautiful and it lights up”
Zach Sharpe @ ~1:30 — Demonstrates the quality level that satisfied an exacting mod collector, establishing credibility for the product recommendation
“one of the coolest things about this mod. It can be placed anywhere... you just swapped out a bulb. That's all you do and run it”
Zach Sharpe @ ~2:00 — Highlights the key differentiator of the mod: ease of installation and placement flexibility
“I love Hooked on Pinball mods because it's not about just throwing cheap mods after cheap mods on each game nobody likes that what people like are high quality mods”
Zach Sharpe @ ~7:30 — Articulates the philosophy of quality-over-quantity that defines Hooked on Pinball's market positioning
“every time that I buy a new machine, I always go on hookedonpinball.com because I know that's where I'm going to get really badass, quality, high-grade mods that look like they belong on the machine”
Zach Sharpe @ ~8:15 — Strong endorsement from a dedicated mod enthusiast with purchasing influence in the community

Entities

Zach Sharpeperson Straight Down the MiddleorganizationHooked on PinballcompanyGhostbustersgame TrongameEcto GogglesproductSlime Riverproduct

Signals

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community_signal: Dedicated pinball mod enthusiasts like Zach Sharpe actively promote and demonstrate quality aftermarket products to community through YouTube content and Twitch streams
high · Straight Down the Middle production focused on mod showcase; Zach Sharpe directing audience to hookedonpinball.com and describing mod selection as routine purchase behavior
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market_signal: Premium mod market shows strength with emphasis on craftsmanship, detail, and thematic integration rather than quantity
medium · Hooked on Pinball's curated product line strategy; Zach Sharpe's endorsement of selective, high-grade mods over cheap accumulation
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product_strategy: Hooked on Pinball's Ecto Goggles and Slime River mods represent high-quality aftermarket enhancements that improve visual and thematic appeal of existing Stern games
high · Zach Sharpe demonstrates detailed craftsmanship, weathered metal finishes, and seamless integration into Ghostbusters playfield aesthetic
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sentiment_shift: Quality-focused aftermarket mod manufacturers are gaining credibility and community preference over cheap, mass-produced options
medium · Zach Sharpe's stated philosophy: 'nobody likes that what people like are high quality mods' and his consistent purchasing pattern with Hooked on Pinball

Topics

Pinball mod installation and customizationprimaryAftermarket mod quality and design philosophyprimaryHooked on Pinball as a mod manufacturerprimaryTheme-appropriate aesthetics in pinball modificationssecondaryPlug-and-play installation ease of usesecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.92)— Zach Sharpe expresses genuine enthusiasm for both the specific Ecto Goggles mod and Hooked on Pinball's product line. He emphasizes quality, attention to detail, and the fit-and-finish of the products. No critical concerns are raised; the tone is consistently endorsing throughout.

Transcript

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Hey what's happening everybody this is Zach from Straight Straight Down the Middle: American Pinball show the Middle: American Pinball show: American Pinball show American Pinball show thanks for clicking on the video so today if you guys know me you guys know that I freaking love Pino Pinball Mods Pinball Mods I cannot get enough of them as showcased here by the Ghostbusters it's fully modded out So I've got one of the coolest mods in the mail today, and I wanted to share it with you guys This is hooked on pinballs Ecto goggles mod the thing lights up and it's very detailed I'll show you here in a video, but I figured help why not I'm gonna show you guys the journey of putting this sweet sweet mod into my ghostbusters machine. Let's go All right guys the Ecto goggles mod from hooked on pinball So the first thing I've got to decide on this cool mod is where I'm gonna put it That's one of the coolest things about this mod. It can be placed anywhere. Now, if you guys look at this thing, I'm going to try to zoom in here. It is super detailed. I've got to admit, whenever I first saw the mod online, I thought, I don't know. I don't know. If that's sloppy, then it's going to be no good. And I'm super anal about nice, nice mods. But when I got this thing in the mail, look at this, the detail of this thing. I don't know if I can get it right there. But it even has like the, the hardware there looks like it machined Like it looks like it weathered This thing is beautiful and it lights up right there And like I said one of the coolest things is you can put this thing literally anywhere It's got an easy bulb already plugged in. You just swapped out a GI bulb. That's all you do and run it. Now, this is a plug-and-play. The nice thing about this thing is that if you wanted to attach it to something else, you could change this from The Comet Pinball or whatever. and get alligator clips. You can get anything to plug it into. So where do you guys think I should put this? So a lot of people put it right up here where I have the New York Empire State. That's a really cool The Place to put it. On the Premium LE where the Ecto goggles are, oh man, it looks badass on top of that. So I was looking around the play field here. I've got this thing jam-packed, and I think one of the coolest spots of putting it would be right on top of that scoop. check this out how cool is that gonna be all right so that's gonna look really really badass I'm just gonna mount it there and it comes with a velcro that you can mount there it is so this thing is gonna be so simple so what I have to do whenever you're mounting this thing you just got to make sure you have a GI bulb if not you can buy an extension wire it's not a big deal but for this I'm gonna run it, I'm gonna try to run it right through back there, and I'm gonna try to hook it up to that GI bulb right there So I gonna The Flip up this play field set it in The Place hook it up and then we see what it looks like Guys we under the play field now and you can see I ran that right through the play field into a nice hole there. And I took off the end of the bulb because it was easier to run through there. And before I told you you might have to buy an extension I did need a little bit More Brewing Company room but that's the awesome thing about Hooked on Pinball's mod here. It had like a sleeve that was holding a lot of the wire in so you can pull a little bit of it out for an extension. So I'm going to put the bulb back on and then I'm going to take this out right there, pull this bulb out and replace it with that bulb. Let me see here. All right, and that's what's going to power it. Super, super simple. Guys, there you have it. Look how awesome that thing looks. I'm loving it, especially with the scoop light that's already green. It looks like it freaking belongs there from the factory. Highly detailed, easy to install. This is Hooked on Pinball's EctoGoggle mod. Check it out on hookedonpinball.incomplete word/cut-off transcript ending. All right, before we go here on Straight in the Middle of Pinball Show, I've got my EctoGoggle mod looking badass. And also, look, Hooked on Pinball even has the Slime River mod. How cool is that? instead of just a plain old white flasher coming up from the city it looks like it's oozing with that slime down the bumpers (jet bumpers, thumper bumpers) I love hooked on Pino Pinball Mods Pinball Mods because it's not about just throwing cheap mods after cheap mods on each game nobody likes that what people like are high quality mods and that what you get from Hooked on Pinball You get the Ecto Goggle mod the Slime River mod and I going to go over to Tron and show you guys the high quality mods from Hooked on Pinball here. The Tron bumper (jet bumper or pop bumper on playfield) caps from Factory are unbelievably ugly. They are Super ugly. Look at these things. These things are black metal with vibrant plastic that lights up. Yeah. And you can't have Tron without having hooked on pinballs light cycles. Look at those things. Unbelievable. So, again, every time that I buy a new machine, I always go on hookedonpinball.incomplete word/cut-off transcript ending because I know that's where I'm going to get really badass, quality, high-grade mods that look like they belong on the machine. So go to hookedonpinball.incomplete word/cut-off transcript ending, check those out. Check out other Straight Straight Down the Middle: American Pinball show the Middle: American Pinball show: American Pinball show: American Pinball show videos. Subscribe to us and check us out on Twitch as well. Until next time, guys, have a good one. Who you gonna call? Don't talk to me! It's something weird, and it don't look good. Who you gonna call? I ain't afraid of no ghost I ain't afraid of no ghost