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FERRIS BUELER’S DAY OFF CUSTOM PINBALL MACHINE

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Nov 21, 2021
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TL;DR

Custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine showcased at Pintastic New England.

Summary

Brian Soares and Reby Hardy showcased a custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine at Pintastic New England's Extra Ball Lounge featuring meticulously researched props, custom rules, artwork, 3D translite, and creator presence at the event. The machine exemplified the high-quality homebrew pinball craftsmanship on display at Pintastic New England.

Key Claims

  • Brian Soares and Reby Hardy created a custom Ferris Bueller's Day Off pinball machine

    high confidence · Direct statement about creators and machine existence

  • The machine used exact same model props as were used in the Ferris Bueller's Day Off film

    high confidence · Author states 'They tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film for the items used in the topper'

  • The machine features completely custom rules, callouts, art, and a 3D translite

    high confidence · Direct feature list provided

  • Pintastic New England featured the most custom and homebrew pinball machines the author has ever seen at a show

    high confidence · Author's stated observation

  • Brian Soares and Reby Hardy were present at Pintastic to share the story behind the machine

    high confidence · Author states 'Both Reby and Brian were even at the show'

Notable Quotes

  • “The attention to detail on this machine was absolutely incredible.”

    Knapp Arcade (author) — Emphasizes quality of custom build work

  • “They tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film for the items used in the topper.”

    Knapp Arcade (author) — Highlights prop accuracy and research effort in custom build

  • “Pintastic had the most custom and home brew pinball machines that I've ever seen at a show.”

    Knapp Arcade (author) — Indicates Pintastic New England as significant homebrew showcase event

Entities

Brian SoarespersonReby HardypersonFerris Bueller's Day OffproductPintastic New EnglandeventExtra Ball LoungeorganizationKnapp Arcadeorganization

Signals

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    event_signal: Pintastic New England event featured significant homebrew and custom pinball machine showcase with creator participation

    high · Author directly states Pintastic had 'the most custom and home brew pinball machines' they've seen at a show, with creators present to discuss their work

  • ?

    design_philosophy: Custom Ferris Bueller's machine demonstrates attention to film authenticity through prop research and custom rule/art implementation

    high · Creators 'tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film' and built 'completely custom rules, callouts, art' with 3D translite

Topics

Custom/Homebrew Pinball MachinesprimaryPinball Events and ConventionsprimaryFilm IP in Pinball ThemessecondaryCraftsmanship and Design Detailsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.95)— Author expresses enthusiasm and admiration for the machine build quality, the creators' effort, and the event's showcase of homebrew pinball craftsmanship. Multiple positive indicators (fire emojis, 'amazing', 'awesome', 'incredible').

Transcript

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Here’s something really awesome 🔥 🔥 🔥 Brian Soares and Reby Hardy’s amazing custom Ferris Bueler’s Day Off pinball machine was available for play at Pintastic New Robert Englunds’s Extra Ball Lounge! The attention to detail on this machine was absolutely incredible. They tracked down all of the exact same model that was used in the film for the items used in the topper. Completely custom rules, callouts, art, a 3D translite, etc… They did an incredible job with this machine. Both Reby and Brian were even at the show to hang out with everyone and tell them the story behind the game. Pintastic had the most custom and home brew pinball machines that I’ve ever seen at a show. I’m going through all of the pics now snd will have s full write-up of Pintastic New Robert Englunds soon. Stay tuned!