Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Łukasz Dziatkiewicz

by Todd Friedman | Apr 25, 2021 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, 2020s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Łukasz Dziatkiewicz who currently is displayed on card number 3170, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection.  Łukasz is a freelance journalist, President of the Polish Pinball Association (PSF), IFPA Polish Country Director and...

Pinball: From Arcade to Home TV

by Michael Thomasson | Jan 19, 2021 | 1970s, 2000s, Columns, Opinions, Pinball

During the early 1930’s, Pinball was a staple in drugstores and taverns. It was a rather simple game of luck based on the French game Bagatelle, using spring launchers to score points. Electrification and active bumpers added more excitement, but the game didn’t...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Vinny DelRusso

by Todd Friedman | Jan 10, 2021 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Arcade, Columns, Console/Handheld, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Vinny DelRusso who currently is displayed on card number 3531 from the Walter Day Superstars of 2021. Vinny is the founder of Video Game 911.  This company specializes in repairing gaming items ranging from consoles to arcade...

A Great Christmas Surprise.

by Ben Magnet | Dec 25, 2020 | 2000s, Events, Gaming, Pinball

Last year I talked about how my parents made a mix-up about which console I wanted for Christmas one year.  This year I want to talk about one of the most memorable Christmas mornings I have ever had in my entire life.  However, instead of video games, this one...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – John Robertson

by Todd Friedman | Oct 11, 2020 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features John Robertson who is displayed on card number 3413, from the Superstars of 2020 Collection. John is an extraordinary pinball restorationist. He has been repairing pinball machines since the 1970’s. He is passionate about his...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Sean McCauley

by Todd Friedman | Sep 12, 2020 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Columns, Pinball

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Sean McCauley, who’s artwork is currently is displayed on card number 2354, from the Superstars of 2015 Collection.  Sean created the artwork for PAPA 17  (Pro and Amateur Pinball Association). Currently, Sean is the Senior Art...