TAITO PINBALL – BOOTLEGGING BAD BOYS – by Michael Thomasson
Taito’s history is one of change and adaptation. Michael Kogan was a Jewish-Russian refugee who worked in a Japanese factory during World War II. After the war, he relocated to Shanghai, China to join his father, Taitung, in making natural hair wigs, floor coverings,...
Stern Pinball – by Michael Thomasson
In the early 1930s, Sam Stern sold pinball merchandise, parts, and accessories as an operator and distributor. In 1947, Sam boldly asked pinball mogul Harry Williams, of Williams Manufacturing Company, “Why don’t you sell me your company?”. In the end, Sam Stern...
Legends Pinball Micro – by Michael Thomasson
Several years ago, AtGames released the Legends Pinball machine. At roughly eighty percent the size of the traditional pinball machine, it was a fine product that allowed multiple tables to be played digitally on a single device. There were several other companies...
THE FANTASTIC PHANTASMAGORIA – by Michael Thomasson
Before talking about the game, the history of the term phantasmagoria should be discussed. In the 17th century, a German Jesuit scholar by the name of Athanasius Kircher teamed up with Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens to create the magic lantern. The device used...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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