I’m sure most of you diehard fans know but on May 22, 2010, Pac-Man celebrated its 30th birthday. That more than 10,957 Days of Pac-Man enjoyment!!!

Happy Birthday Pac-Man!!!

When I added an Asteroids, Mouse Trap and a Mad Planets to my collection in January I figured it was going to be a busy year for collecting and restoring. However between family, work, freelance, reproducing Nintendo T-molding and building my new e-commerce store I haven’t fully restored anything this year. I mean, I was able to detail Mouse Trap and Mad Planets but as far as a full fledge restoration it just hasn’t happened this year. Until today when I decided that “Ice Cold Beer” was going to be my first (and probably only) restoration of 2010.

Sometimes, just to get inspired to start a full restoration all I need to do is strip everything out of the cabinet. So that’s exactly what I did today. Stay tuned!

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ChompingQuarters “True-Flat™” is now available in our store. This T-molding is the same shape as what Nintendo originally used on their plywood cabinets but is much more flexible.

The first run is about sold out. Quantities are limited so be sure to order today!!!

Details as follows.

1) Flexible PVC Material
2) Exact Shape to the original
3) White
4) Satin finish (not semi-gloss because they cannot do semi-gloss in flexible PVC)
5) Centered (This is NOT offset T-molding)
6) Approx. 15mm wide

Price is $27.50 + $7.50 S/H (Continental USA) for 20 feet (One Machines Worth) and $27.50 + $2.50 S/H (Continental USA) for each additional set. If you are located in Alaska, Hawaii or Outside the continental USA contact me for a shipping quote.

“PLEASE NOTE: If your cabinet mating surface is not flat, the slot is damaged, or has irregularities/damage from wear or abuse….the flat T-molding will follow whatever profile exists. It is recommended you correct these problems before installing the T-molding.”

To get the best installation of the “TRUE FLAT T-MOLDING” it is recommended.

(1) Make sure your mating surface is flat, smooth and clean of any debris.

(2) If the mating surface isn’t flat or smooth, it is recommended that you use a sanding block and “slowly” smooth it out. (Please Note: If you have applied vinyl to the sides it is not recommended that you sand the mating surface)

(3) On the flat cabinet sections use a clean/straight/smooth piece of wood and a rubber mallet to install. Taking care to set the molding continuously at the same height (once again material will follow imperfections in your cabinet if you are too aggressive).

(4) To create perfectly smooth inside and outside radii you may have to remove a section of the barb.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!!!

Arcade Shop just released a much needed solution for your problematic Gottlieb/Mylstar power supply. The “Gottlieb/Mylstar Switching Power Supply Conversion Kit” replaces the original power supply in Q*bert, Q*bert’s Qubes, Reactor, Krull & Mad Planets. Just remove the original power supply board (PSB), install the replacement switching power supply and plug in your factory molex plugs and your good to go.

According to Arcade Shop’s website the kit offers the following advantages.

• Eliminates the +30v power, which is known to burn up the Sound AMP I.C.
• Prevents burning up the Knocker and Interconnect PCB due to short circuit
• +12v is now used for Sound (and the Knocker in Q*bert)
• Game cabinet temperature will be cooler, increasing component longevity
• Heavy duty Power Supply with 4 AMPs on the +12v rail

So, at only $55 there is no reason not to swap out that old power supply. Be sure to check it out today!

Being in the arcade hobby is always pretty exciting when friends and family members finally understand you and your obsession. This year, my birthday was very enjoyable. Both my sister and my parents surprised me with a couple of cool arcade themed T-shirts. To top it off, my sister personalized a couple of gift bags to hide the gifts.

Very cool.