21 Aug 2010 @ 12:10 PM 

1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine


1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine

1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine
1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine
1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine
1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine

1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine
1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine

1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine

1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine
1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine

1975 Gottlieb El Dorado Wedgehead pinball machine
This is a very nice example of a classic gottlieb wedgehead. It works and plays 100% both coils for the ten bank drop target mech. Alog with the three fuses that control both of those coils, and the coil for the 5 bank drop target mech. This game has been completelyâ disassembled, cleaned meticulously, waxed, and polished. The playfield is truly in amazing condition.

It has a very very nice shine. The only damage is near the out hole and its not even total paint loss just paint fading.

New locks, a new pinball, and new leg levelers have been installed. Every single light bulb is a brand new eiko number 47 bulb. These burn cooler than the original 44’s to protect your inserts and plastics. The backglass is also in very very nice shape. I can truly say it is a 10.
It has 0 paint loss. The cabinet is in nice shape.

Few knicks and scratches, its very presentable. This game was clean when i got it and its even cleaner now.
It has been well maintained for a very long period of time. I didn’t even have toâ vacuum the inside of this game! All paper work is included, coin chute chart, 3 schematics, owners manual, extra score and instruction cards, the original ad for the parts catalog, and an important notice warning new owners to check everything before plugging it in. It is my belief that this game spent much of its life inside a home because of its condition.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

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Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game

Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game

Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game


Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game



Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game

Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game
Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game


Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game
Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game

Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game
Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game

Flip a Card Pinball Machine by Gottlieb. Wedgehead Game
Flip a card by gottlieb, is a single player, coin operated, electro-mechanical machine. The wedgehead (shape of the head) type machines are the most sought after games in the 60′ and 70’s. This game was manufactured in 1970, and receives one of the highest ratings from the bible of pinballs, the pinball database.

To see a detailed description of the machine, click on this link. The best part about the machine, is it works great. Game has been completely gone through to play properly.

All rubber rings and lamps have been replaced with new. The backglass is in beautiful condition, with bright colors, and no fading. The playfield and cabinet have some paint issues from years of fun, but don’t effect play in any way, and still look very nice. There were 1800 of these machines made, and probably 500 left, with maybe 100 still working, so don’t miss out on a chance to own a piece of amusement game history!

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KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball
KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball
KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball

KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball
KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball

KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball
KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball
KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball

KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball
KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball

KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball


KING OF DIAMONDS  - Gottlieb  'Wedgehead'  Pinball

Gottlieb’s 1967 “king of diamonds” electro-mechanical pinball is one of the highly collectable “wedgeheads”. This listing is for one of these 2 gottlieb 1960s wedgehead ‘cousins’ i have listed. King of diamonds –i think this unit is from 1967? I won this machine in a poker game in early 1980. It was delivered and i lost two games on it to the deliverary person.
All the bells and lights worked but at the time i didn’t register how to really operate i t. Next time i plugged it in all the lights lit up but it didn’t accept my coins in the 10c or 25c slots and i couldn’t get it to reset for a new game by tripping the internal relays, so i left it sit for the last 30 years. The playfield is in remarkable condition condidering that it is 40+ years old and was manufactured at a time when there was no mylar protection. There are a few minor wear marks but no major deterioration.
The playfield plastics are all there & in very good condition. There is a line of wear marks on the center rotating targets from the ball striking them as can be seen in the photos. The backglass is in near perfect shape except for one 1/8 speck on the lower right corner of the green poker table. The cabinet on this game is another story!

Although it is structurally sound the exterior must have everybody’s initials carved in it that went to school (or dropped out) in the 1960s. There is also alot of chipping on the paint job. I toyed with the idea of refinishing the cabinet, but decided that most collector’s would rather have it in original condition.

The total game counter reads 32,874. The stainless steel railings are in mint condition and the leggs and front door can be brushed to match. The metal panel for the outside coin insertion is missing. Your charges may be less depending on your zip code and i can get a closer figure if you provide your zip code and will invoice accordingly.

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Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb 1977

Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb 1977
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb 1977

Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb 1977

Here’s 1 of approximately 600 lucky hand pinball machines made by gottlieb in 1977. Many consider lucky hand to be one of the most collectible pinball machines made by this or any company.

Don’t worry though, the machine comes with the keys so you can play as many games as you want with a little repair. This particular machine is in very good condition. It does have some nicks and scratches from being 30 years old.

Or so, but it’s in better condition than most lucky hands you’re likely to find. There is a scrtach on the right hands side if your at playing end of machine. It’s in original condition, the backglasses is great and looks loke new.

The game lights up perfectly and has all the proper drop targets and plastics. The game was working great but after moving it around several times it seems like the tilt rleay is froze. Game lights up but when ball goes out it will not let you flip the flippers and no points will score. The playfield is in great condition.. If you are local, you can make an appointment with me to see and play in person. I do not have the means to pack or wrap the machine so please keep this in mind. Only small repair to have a very collectable machine.
This pinball game has been stored in my house heated.

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 06 Feb 2010 @ 12:40 PM 

Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb

Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb

Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb
Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb

Lucky Hand wedgehead pinball machine by Gottlieb

Here’s 1 of approximately 600 lucky hand pinball machines made by gottlieb in 1977. Many consider lucky hand to be one of the most collectible pinball machines made by this or any company. This game rewards the player by means of earning extra balls to keep your game alive, as opposed to winning free games.

Don’t worry though, the machine comes with the keys so you can play as many games as you want (and it’s set for free play anyway)! It’s got drop targets which must be knocked down in a particular sequence in order to earn those extra balls. First the 2 jacks, then the 3 q’s, then the full house (3 q’s and 2 k’s) and then the royal flush (red cards). After the royal flush is obtained, the red. Will lite and only the red targets will reset.

Knocking them all down will result in earning an extra ball. Getting the ball thru the 4 rollover lanes up top representing the 4 suits of cards will also lite up 1 of the lanes with a.

Getting the ball thru the lit lane (which changes whenever the ball hits the center pop-bumper) also awards an extra ball. There’s more to the game than this including a definite strategy to score big points and even the ability to play the game set to award 50,000 points for each. And have the backglass show a score as high as 900,000 points and higher! You can see a score of over 900,000 in 1 of the pictures. This particular machine is in very good condition. It does have some nicks and scratches from being moved around over the past 30 years or so, but it’s in better condition than most lucky hands you’re likely to find. It’s in original condition with only a small amount of touchup on the reverse side of the backglass. The backglasses on these games are typically full of paint loss but again, this is as good or better than most. The game works perfectly and has all the proper drop targets and plastics.

The plastic on the right triangular bumper over the right flipper is chipped and the long plastic over the drop targets is cracked (like most), but not noticeable. The playfield is in great condition with some minor planking (cracks) mostly in the yellow paint. All lights and scoring work correctly and the machine plays great. Take a look at the pictures. There are more available for the asking and all questions will be answered promptly.

If you are local, you can make an appointment with me to see and play in person. This is my last machine with score reels and now i’m concentrating on the digital machines. The game needs nothing, but a cleaning and wax wouldn’t hurt. The rubbers are in good condition but new ones would be better i’m sure. When you get it home, just plug it in, push the red credit button, and enjoy one of the most collectible pinballs you could own.

I do not have the means to pack or wrap the machine so please keep this in mind. I can remove the backbox and the legs if so desired but that’s it. Thanks for looking and good luck!

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 28 Jan 2010 @ 12:10 AM 

gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine

gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine
gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine
gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine
gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine

gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine


gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine
gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine

gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine



gottlieb volley wedgehead pinball machine

Machine is 100% original plug and play.

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High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead


High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead

High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead

High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead
High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead
High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead


High Hand pinball machine !!!WOW!!!! Gottlieb wedgehead

This is a fantastic, family friendly pinball machine with a card theme. The game play on this machine is great!!! This is a fantastic, classic, collectible wedgehead pinball machine. This pinball machine is working 100% and the condition on this machine is very nice as you can see in pictures!!!!!

The cabinet looks very good for its age but does have some touch ups. The playfield looks very nice as you can see in pictures.

The backglass is also very nice but does have a few small touchups on the back which look very nice from the front. Playfield has just been cleaned, all new rubber bumpers added, and burnt out bulbs replaced for years of maintenance free playing..

Check out the pictures and ask questions. Although machine is working right now, i cannot guarantee the working condition of this machine after it leaves my home since you are dealing with used electronics.

I would recommend picking up in person so you can see it working before you take it. The description provided is my opinion and may differ from yours so ask questions.

This is a used pinball and therefore is not perfect. If you are looking to hire a shipper to come pick this machine up their are shippers out there like navl that will deliver door to door. If you would like a quote from them call 630-691-9436 for their rates.

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1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!

1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!


1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!

1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!

1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!
1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!
1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!

1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!



1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!

1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!
1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!
1965 Gottlieb Buckaroo Wedgehead Pinball  -  ANIMATION!

1965 gottlieb buckaroo wedgehead pinball machine with backbox animation. Here is one of the most collectible pinball machines ever made, if not the most collectible: buckaroo. Is the real star of this machine, but the game play is challenging, as well, testing your skill and aim at hitting the correct targets at the right time.
When you achieve certain score levels, or win replays, the animated horse in the backbox bucks up his hind legs and sends the cowboy behind him spinning! The problem is that while you’re playing, you always want to watch the horse and cowboy and don’t pay attention to your ball in play! It’s almost as fun to watch someone else play so you can watch the animation. Either way, this machine is guaranteed to draw a crowd and will see endless action in your gameroom!

This specific machine also has two other big things in its favor: it is close to 100% working and has very nice overall cosmetics. Although this machine is mechanically unshopped, it is playing very well through a game. This is another machine that has been sitting idle for a short while so it needs to be played! A few glitches that i noticed were that the four lower rollover lanes didn’t seem to be registering points, the roto target needs to be cleaned as it doesn’t spin very well, if at all at times, and the game doesn’t seem to go to game over after the fifth ball is played. It does stop more balls from being played, but the flippers still work after the fifth ball drains.

I only played a few games to assess how it was acting so some of these glitches may take care of themselves after a few more games are played. Otherwise, most everything else seemed to be working properly including the animation, scoring, bells, targets, flippers, etc. The flippers are nice and strong and easily shoot the ball back towards the top of the playfield.

Although obviously not working at 100%, i’d say that it has to be at least 95% correct at this time. You can play through a complete five ball game now, but not with every game function working correctly.

With its overall nice cosmetics, this is definitely a machine that is well worth your effort is giving it a “once over” tune-up to have everything back in proper working order. The original backglass is in very nice shape with only a few very small imperfections to mention.

There is a little bit of chipping/missing paint on the right side of the horse’s head at the top, but otherwise, only a few other very minor nicks/chips in the paint, none that can really be seen unless you are really looking for them. All of the colors are very nice and bright with no sign of any fading. The graphics are near perfect, as the photos show. Although not necessary in my opinion, if you want perfection, this backglass has been reproduced by the shay arcade group as is currently available, so you can have perfection.

But in my opinion, a new glass isn’t necessary in this case, this glass looks great, just short of perfect. The cardboard background scenery behind the animatjon is in great shape with no problems, great colors, and the continued period graphics of a western scene. The animated horse and cowboy are also in nice shape with no damage to either, and good action from both. The horse seems to have some touchup/overpainting in his neck/front body area from a previous owner. I’m not sure if the paint had started to chip away or what.

It doesn’t look too bad, but you can definitely tell that the paint is different from the rest of the horse. Although not perfect, there are no problems with any of the features in the backglass area, they work properly and look fine, too.

The playfield is also in very nice shape, again, with only a few minor blemishes to mention. There really is no wear at all on this playfield. There are a few small nicks/chips in the paint in spots, but nothing that draws your eyes to it unless you have your face down at the playfield level! A little bit of woodgrain cracking is starting to be visible in some of the solid colored areas, too.

I’m not trying to make this playfield sound worse that it is! This is a pretty nice looking playfield, but it isn’t perfect.

All of the colors are nice and bright with no sign of any fading. The western graphics continue to prevail everywhere with a funny looking horse, a cactus, a goofy looking cowboy, and signs of the western range in the background.
There shouldn’t be any disappoinment with this playfield, it looks very nice. All of the plastics are just about perfect, no cracks/breaks, strong colors, and more western graphics.

Many of the rubber rings are new and the roto-target faces all have new decals in place, identical to the originals. All six correct round bumper caps are in place and all look very nice with no cracks/breaks and very nice painted graphics on top.


The silkscreened scenery on the top of the roto-target cover is also in great shape. The bottom metal playfield apron is in excellent shape with only a couple very minor nicks/scratches. There are original instruction and score cards in place. Playfield features include one round dead bumper at the top, five rollover lanes at the top, three round pop bumpers, a single round dead bumpers on each side below the top rollovers, a single rollover lane along each of the middle sides, a sunburst paddle target in front of the roto-target, another single rollover lane along each of the bottom sides, two rollover lanes below/inbetween the flippers, and various other rubber contact points that award scoring.


There are a lot of targets and a nice variety. Hitting the a-b-c-d rollovers at the top lights the center rollover for a special. Hitting the numbers on the roto-target lights that numbered insert in the lower portion of the playfield. Get four numbers in a row lit and win a replay. Each addtional adjacent lit number awards another replay, so you can win up to four replays if you light all seven numbers!

You can also win replays for achieving certain score levels and for matching your last score number to a random number that lights on the backglass at the end of each game. But make no mistake, the real draw of this machine (beyond its great play,) is the. Make sure you’re watching when the horse kicks up its back legs and sends the cowboy spinning! The cabinet paint appears to be original.

It is starting to show its age with some noticeable scratches, chips, nicks, and wear in the paint throughout. Even with the imperfections, though, it still presents itself pretty well. The colors are bright and there is no sign of any fading.

With the original design and colors in place, you could certainly repaint the cabinet back to the factory specs and the result will be a machine that is excellent in every regard! The coin door and entry plate are in decent shape with no bends or dents. Both do have some noticeable surface rust in place. It looks like some should buff out but you will probably be left with some that won’t come out.

The machine is currently set on free-play by pressing the coin return button that has been made to serve as a credit button. The coin mechs and hardware have been removed from the backside of the door. The chrome legs are in nice shape with only a little bit of surface rust, most of which looks like it should buff out.

The leg bolts are new. The original lockdown bar with the two chrome end pieces is in place a lot of times replaced by a later variation bar. The chrome end pieces are new reproductions and look fantastic with a great shine. 630-352-3312 (toll free 877-432-2646) for a quote.


My preference is to work with a company that provides door to door service which includes all loading, unloading, shrink-wrapping, blanket-wrapping, etc. This machine can be for the collector or player! Short of a new cabinet repaint which will result in this machine looking nearly as good as it did when it came off the factory floor in 1965, there is nothing else on this machine to complain about! It will need a slight amount of mechanical attention in order to be 100% working, but it doesn’t seem like it is going to need much!

You can play through a game right now with most everything working correctly, but for optimum and 100% performance, give it a little attention and a tune-up and you may never stop playing it! With a very nice original backglass, very nice playfield, and fairly nice original cabinet paint and you definitely have a winning combination.

If you’ve been waiting for a nice buckaroo to come along, don’t miss out on this one! This is a great opportunity to add a nice and collectible machine to your collection or gameroom, and have fun playing it, too, unlike a lot of other “collectible” machines. Even those who don’t follow pinball machines most times recognize buckaroo as being one of the best known. Here is your chance to have your own!

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Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH
Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH

Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH

Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH
Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH
Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH


Flying Carpet Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine in OH

Just in time for christmas!!!!!!!! This machine is working 100%.

Overall this machine is in good condition. The playfield has been cleaned and all new rubber bumpers added.

The backglass does have some flaking as seen in pictures. There is some rust on coin door and other metal parts and some splintering of wood on underside of cabinet. Check out the pictures and ask questions.

This would make a great x-mas present. Although machine is working right now, i cannot guarantee the working condition of this machine after it leaves my home since you are dealing with an electronic machine that is 37 years old. I would recommend picking up in person so you can see it working before you take it. The description provided is my opinion and may differ from yours so ask questions.

Their are shippers out there like navl that will deliver door to door.

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Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio

Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio


Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio
Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio
Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio

Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio
Funland Gottlieb Wedgehead pinball machine NICE in Ohio

These gottlieb wedgehead pinball machines are very collectible. This machine is working 100%.

Overall this machine is in very good condition. The playfield has been cleaned and all new rubber bumpers added. Check out the pictures and ask questions. This would make a great x-mas present. Although machine is working right now, i cannot guarantee the working condition of this machine after it leaves my home since you are dealing with an electronic machine that is 41 years old.

I would recommend picking up in person so you can see it working before you take it. Their are shippers out there like navl that will deliver door to door.

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