I Made a Mistake! (NFL Blitz Arcade Machine Pickup)

It was bound to happen. During my ongoing pursuit for a Midway NHL Open Ice arcade machine I stumbled upon some other cabinets that I decided to buy. In particular was this NFL Blitz 99 arcade machine that I decided to pickup with a specific purpose in mind. Things don't always go the way you envision them though.
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[@miltonbates6425]

That Blitz machine looks great. Don't ruin it! Open Ice will come your way soon enough.

[@ScarletSprites]

I agree, I’m definitely not stripping those sides.

[@jaxson3887]

I’ve been a collector since 1999, I’ve come by many blitz and NBA jams, I’ve only seen a dedicated open ice in the arcades back in the days and another for sale in 2006. You’re right it’s a very rare cab. It’s my favorite midway sports game, I love 90’s NHL.

[@ScarletSprites]

Seems like they pop up in the Chicago area most often, which makes sense. We had a dedicated machine back in the 90s at the arcade I used to go to. I just need that back in my life!

[@cedarvalleygaming]

I had never heard of NHL Open Ice before this video, a NBA Jam style hockey game sounds amazing!

[@LockeTheCole]

I'd combine options 2 and 4... FOR NOW Put Open Ice into the game and keep looking for the correct cabinet, then when you have it, turn it back into Blitz and sell it.

[@Demokirby]

I agree with this one. You will eventually find the machine you need for Open Ice. Dont force a perfectly good cab to be something when it is far from ideal for you, think it will just leave you frustrated in the long run. You are clearly after a game specific cab. I am sure you can get this one sold for just as much or more to find the ideal cab for open ice. But also not a total lose either, you got that sweet Police Trainer Dynamo cab at least for $100.

[@ScarletSprites]

I agree, I’m certainly not going to be stripping the sides or the control panel. I have a potential buyer already and I feel good that at least the marquee lights now. 😂

[@gumby510]

@@ScarletSprites this is the best way to go. Option 4.5 play until you find one and sell it. Or just sell it now as it’s way to nice to destroy.

[@wmiekka]

I’d go with option 4. You should have an easier time finding an Open Ice pcb you can play to tide you over. Good luck with the search! I remember playing a desiccated Open Ice back in 2000 at a local bowling alley. I already owned the PS1 home port and I didn’t realize there was an arcade version. Not too long after that, I bought an Open Ice pcb for my super gun system.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, I have had the pcb for a while. Definitely my go to game in the arcade at one point and the single reason I bought a PSX. I'll be selling the cab to a friend and continuing the hunt.

[@wmiekka]

It may be more likely to find one that’s been converted. Repro art is available if you have to go the de-conversion route. Keep the faith!

[@iononsoleggere9065]

This is the reason why I love your channel. You're a honest content creator, that loves and preserves the Arcade Culture. You are a real treasure in a sea full of posers wannabe. Thanx! ♥️🙏

[@ScarletSprites]

I appreciate that man. It’s become very apparent to me over the last few years how easy it is to stage or flat out not be genuine about a situation or product. I of course hope that people watch and the channel grows, but that would never come ahead of just being real here.

[@PKInTheUniverse]

I’ll probably never get into this scene ( it’s so time-consuming and expensive) , but I’m glad I can live vicariously through your videos . I did watch the previous video, it was interesting hearing about the yellowing of the marquee on the last vid. Yeah I wouldn’t tear up that one just to make the artwork fit . I would probably go with option 4.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man. I’m always hopeful people are simply interested still watch. I never know how true that is though. I’m with you here on the cabinet, I’m definitely not stripping those sides.

[@b.o.353]

I’d do the half way conversion and then when you find what you’re looking for you can put it back and sell it.

[@GhaleonStrife]

Should you go with the option to sell it, I'd buy that thing in a heartbeat as-is. It's beautiful. You will have no shortage of potential buyers.

[@paulkent6846]

Option 4, all other options are too big a compromise based on your ethics around preserving whatever is good enough.

[@mbe102]

I've never seen Open Ice, but I LOVED NHL Hitz.

[@christianjonker8181]

I feel your pain on not being able to find the machine you really want. I have been looking for an Alien 3 The Gun by Sega for 3 years now and only seeing it in Asia once. Fix it up and sell it, it may be someone else's dream machine.

[@jerrodd8385]

I searched everywhere for an Open ice and found one after talking to a guy selling a different game years ago! I Loved the game too since I was a kid.

[@fenriswolfretro6729]

Option 4 would be the ideal way to handle this. It's not worth cannibalizing a clean cabinet, to make some weird hybrid cabinet for a different game.

[@ScarletSprites]

I totally agree.

[@mksolid82]

Just proceed as planned. Make yourself a custom NHL cabinet. Light up the buttons etc. Lol this is OCD central.

[@mikehough482]

I’d go with option 2 for now UNTIL you find the correct cab to convert. Then you can still easily de-convert the blitz and flip it. Best of both options.

[@robbie_y]

I'm jealous you got a NFL Blitz machine. One of my absolute fave arcade games of all time.

[@wej4life]

Sounds like you're probably gonna sell it and I understand. If you weren't doing that, I'd say the UMK3 conversion would have been the best option, artwork and marquee be damned. I'm sure they do look good but you didn't even have Blitz 99 in the cab, it was 2000 so in the end its still not 100% accurate anyway. Also Open Ice is such a fun game. I've only ever seen one in an original cab at an ice rink way back when the game first came out in the 90s. I also ended up with a board but sadly the audio isn't working and I haven't yet figured out the fix for that. fwiw I plan to play it on a head-to-head Astro City cab setup, which is also what I'm already doing for NBA Jam, the DnD Capcom games and several other 3-4 player games. Obviously not fully authentic but it's been a hit so far with everyone who has tried it.

[@sil2171]

My two options are the following. I would sell the cab and try to make my money back. The thought of not having the correct cabinet for open ice (my favorite sports game as well) would bother the heck out of me. The other option I would consider is why not make it a MK3 cab if you already have the board. You do have options no doubt. I'm sure you'll make the one that's best for you.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man. I'm going to sell it to a friend at cost. He has no interest in gutting or changing it and I told him I'd help him get the board swapped for a Vegas version w/ Showtime.

[@sil2171]

@@ScarletSprites Good luck finding the open Ice cab. Like you stated in your video, they are hard to come by. If ever get a hold of one please make a video for it.

[@MrMysterious420]

Im not too much into hockey these days but my first game I went to was a 1996 Avs game when they were still just basically the Quebec Nordiqs, and I got to witness a slaughter of the Ny Rangers 10-1

[@ScarletSprites]

The Avs were really good in that era. Their roster was flat out insane from all of the draft picks and trades they made (including unloading Lindros for Forsberg). I loved watching them square off in a series against Detroit or SJ. Those were the days.

[@ZilogandMoto]

Definitely Option 4. And at least now you know what more common cabinet styles to look for.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yep, that’s the route I’m going.

[@di380]

Those are some of the most awesome arcade cabs I’ve ever seen . You have a great collection 👍

[@markderidder]

I assume you will sell it at cost and lick your wounds. But I suggest making it an MK cab if you don't already have one. That's a great addition to any arcade for casual visitors. But maybe those are easier to come by without investing a ton of time and effort into? Also I love Open Ice as well. Fun game and that Referee animation for the puck-drop still stands out in my mind. So good.

[@Allr3dc]

Option 4 does pose a risk, still. Whoever buys it may just strip it anyway. If it were me, and I had the space, I’d just add it to my collection and continue my search for the correct cab. If you really don’t want it in your collection, though, I’d turn it into MK or rampage. I just don’t see someone not destroying it and turning it into a raspberry pi cab or something. Unless you find someone in the community that wants it

[@ScarletSprites]

I know the buyer, so it’s all going to work out. He is basically keeping it as is but will eventually replace the board with a Vegas so that he can have Showtime. Everyone wins.

[@alfredocanas6802]

Option 4 seems the more reasonable decision to take and start again from the get go in your quest for your NHL Open Ice Cab.

[@ScarletSprites]

I’d agree man. I think I already have a good home for it and a few people on standby.

[@nickmadsen2572]

Tough decision, bud! Look forward to see what you decide to do.

[@Pewpewpew182]

Option 4. I hope you get the game though. Great videos as usual

[@MartyMcFly3]

Please save & restore the NFL Blitz cabinet. There are plenty of people who'll want that cabinet. You'd be surprised how life turns out. You've been trying for so long for NHL Open Ice & it'll turn up soon when you least expect it. Good Luck!!

[@ScarletSprites]

Yep, cabinet is already sold to a friend. The search continues.

[@arcadesunday4592]

Oh man, I'm sorry you went through all of this ! Personally, if I REALLY wanted Open Ice, I'd use your last option... Clean up the Blitz and sell "as is" working, then find an NBA jam cab for Ice. Good luck with your choice !

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s what’s going to happen. The buyer is a friend who has no intentions of tearing this apart and is happy with it as is.

[@BillB808]

Option 4 sometimes you've got to take one on the chin and move on

[@ScarletSprites]

Sadly you are correct sir. I felt that almost instantly.

[@aaronroberts6787]

Option 4 all the way. That's too nice to destroy.

[@AGCRetrogaming]

Now you told everybody, nah nah nah! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gettin_lit6594]

You could just cut out your own cab and keep the blitz cab intact

[@Funcoland]

I think option 4 don’t force yourself to do something you don’t want to do and get what you actually want.

[@ScarletSprites]

That's exactly where I'm at right now.

[@Riz2336]

Dang that's a bummer man. I think I'd just touch it up a bit and re sell it original, then look for the right style cab

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s the plan. Cut my losses.

[@pedroTFP]

#4 all life long, mate. Get your money back, save the cab, go back searching… all hopefully leading to a new video with a proper Open Ice cab!

[@mikegreiling]

What about option 5? Fix up the rough edges on the Blitz ‘99 art, then put the new vinyl art over the top of the Blitz art. You aren’t stripping it and it would be somewhat reversible

[@ScarletSprites]

Oooh, I don’t know. That seems like a waste of the artwork that I’d need to turnaround and buy again eventually. Probably would just live with the Blitz sides and replace marquee/sticks only.

[@kranibal]

I am a HUGE NHL OPen Ice fan! way more than for NFL Blitz. But that being said, I personally would preserve the Blitz and return it back.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, I’m selling it as is to a friend who wants it just like this.

[@KillerArcadeGames]

As soon as you mentioned wanting to make it an Open Ice cab I knew the cab wasn't the same. I always called the NBA Jam cabs "Ted Danson" cabs since I viewed them as having a big forehead lol! I guess the Gauntlet Legends cabs are really more Ted Danson...but anyway. I'm sure you've done some work to the cab so far, the 49 way sticks probably needed a cleaning and maybe you can do a fix here and there to resell it at a slightly higher price. I'd try that route or breaking even first. If it doesn't sell within a reasonable time frame, you've done what you can and I doubt anyone would have a reason to be upset with you. Also, I know there's an arcade in Des Moines, IA (Up Down DSM) that has an Open Ice. Its a long shot but you could see if they want to sell!

[@ScarletSprites]

Haha, the Ted Danson! I’m 99% certain this is being sold to my friend at cost so no worries. Free marquee repair for him. Overall it’s disappointing but I did still get the $100 Dynamo out of this deal!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

@@ScarletSprites Sounds like it all worked out then! Hopefully you can find an Open Ice cab, I think I've seen it maybe twice since the 90s. Even then, it was rare for me. Texas wasn't huge on hockey as you might imagine haha.

[@Emceemur]

Hard to say you won’t do option 4. The rest will require work and leave you unsatisfied. And a flip could better justify your next purchase. But the conversion option I guess you could grow to love. And I wouldn’t know the difference. Like a lot of folks, I’ve never seen an Open Ice anywhere.

[@ScarletSprites]

I guess I never realized that it was that obscure. Definitely my go to for long while at the local mall arcade.

[@RetroRalph]

I say option 4 my friend. Someone will love it and it’s honestly in pretty great shape. I didn’t know that about the open ice cabinet being a different shape, pretty cool!

[@ScarletSprites]

Option 4 it is. It’s going to a good home where it won’t be stripped. The buyer may swap in the Vegas board for showtime but that’s the only change. Overall a wash which is fine with me.

[@HornHeaDD]

While I dont think the game is that "important" to preserve like say, an original Baby Pac, or Big Red Neo - I can't blame ya man. I like cabs that are nice and stock. And hey, you can always sell it for some $$ to find that Open Ice.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yes, a friend is going to take it and keep it as is. Glad that it all worked out in the end. The pursuit continues.

[@larrs8887]

I’d go with option 4, saves the original art and gives you another shot at a proper open ice.

[@plowking813]

ya option 4 would make you happiest and just wait for correct cab for open ice 😎

[@ScarletSprites]

Agreed, you know me all too well.

[@plowking813]

@@ScarletSprites 😎👍🍺🍺

[@gwildor8543]

I have an Open Ice sitting next to my NBA Jam TE. I got a good deal on it almost 10 years ago and have loved it ever since. Gets a lot of playing time when people are over.

[@ScarletSprites]

Most people have forgotten about the game or never even knew it existed. It’s one of those arcade “hidden gems” if there are such things.

[@gwildor8543]

@@ScarletSprites Having grown up in Chicago, I’ve had the opportunity to play so many arcades since we were a test market. And it’s definitely a gem. Also, I recommend option 4.

[@rwdplz1]

Option 5: Clean up and re-sell Blitz, put money towards either buying Open Ice or building one from scratch.

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s exactly what is going to happen.

[@DavidGarcia-qf7gc]

For me options 2 and 3 are the correct ones.

[@marcusgurley9495]

the memory card slot allowed you to use the plays you drew up on n64 blitz on the arcade machne. pretty novel idea for the time.

[@ScarletSprites]

I thought I had heard that! Thanks for confirming man.

[@Shadowbann3d]

Option 4 seems to be the best option for the end goal; I’m guessing that compromising on authenticity of the cab style with a conversion will be something you’ll never be fully comfortable with….keep searching and when you get the real-deal it will feel that much more rewarding! 🥳

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s the way it’s going to play out. I know the buyer well and he will be keeping the cabinet as is with only a board swap in mind.

[@geneshifter]

Option 4 for sure!

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s where I’m at.

[@atariforever2002]

If I were you I'd go option 2. If not then option 4 but only if you knew that the buyer wasn't going to hack it up into something stupid like a 60 in 1. ie: sell it too a collector

[@ScarletSprites]

I have someone interested who is most definitely not going to be doing that. In fact, I think his goal is to scout for a Vegas board and then swap out so he can run Blitz and Showtime.

[@user-hr5di5fg8b]

Yeah I would go with option 4 put it for sale and/or offer a trade for an open ice cab. Maybe some one has one not for sale but would consider a trade.

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s pretty much where my head is as well.

[@gibbygibbertson]

Funny enough I've seen NHL in Canada, pretty pricy, but it's here! hahah

[@mvPiss]

I think the less painful solution for you is to sell the machine. To have the work to make a UMK3 machine that you didn't even want... or even worst, make the convertion, regret it and just end up selling it. It's just not worth it imo

[@goukigod]

Although I have no interest in the Blitz games, it seems a shame to re-purpose something in such good condition that could go to someone who'd love it just as it is.

[@ScarletSprites]

Agreed, I already have a friend who wants to buy it and that’s what’s going to happen to this one.

[@goukigod]

@@ScarletSprites Noice!

[@chevyspeed6368]

There's one for sale on ebay for like $4000. Says it's in excellent condition. Crazy price tho, but might be worth it to you.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah that’s just insane imo. It’s really not worth even half of that. Major sun fade on both sides too. I secured an NBA Jam cabinet for $200 and will get to work this summer.

[@chevyspeed6368]

@@ScarletSprites that's awesome bro! Can't wait to see how it turns out! Yea I wonder if he saw your video and increased his price hahaha. I'm also about to get my first video cabinet. Keep up the good work!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man, hope things go well for you and the new machine!

[@Whacintosh]

Option 4 is what I’d pick.

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s what it’s going to be.

[@CPS_MVS]

I believe I have the correct Midway cabinet your looking for I been trying to figure out out what it was from I knew it was midway! I can send some pics of it

[@trev1976]

Enjoy it how it is for a while and then clean it up and sell until you can find what you want.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, I’m pretty certain it’s getting moved sooner than later.

[@squeeeb]

I adore UMK3 but I would preserve the Blitz machine. Nice video as always!

[@deandelfiacco8268]

Not sure if you ever found an open ice arcade but there is one for sale on market place in spring grove Illinois by my house. Its underHome use only midway open ice arcade game Its mint too

[@ScarletSprites]

I did, it’s currently in flight and being worked on (slowly). I’m aware of the one you’re referencing though as well. Very nice looking machine.

[@dbillett1]

Option 4 all the way. Get back in the hunt for that Open Ice cab.

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man. For sure that’s what’s happening at this point. What’s really nice is that a friend is taking it who genuinely wants Blitz. I get rid of it at cost, the cabinet is saved, and someone else gets the game they want.

[@ValhalenDZ]

Fairly confident that you'll likely be selling it to recoup costs, out of curiosity, you're wood working is fairly good from your other videos. Have you considered just building the desired cabinet from scratch? I get that you probably prefer originals, just wondering if it's a Ship of Theseus scenario with all the restoration you were planning to do. Love the channel btw!

[@ScarletSprites]

My woodworking really isn’t that good tbh. I’m pretty sure I’m short on tools to build a repro too. I’ve looked to see if anyone like Prince Arcades offers a repro cabinet but no one seems to have the larger head design. The other preferable thing about repurposing a cabinet is that everything is already there; monitor, chassis, mounting brackets, etc. it’s definitely an option though.

[@super-retro-city]

Look I know this video is supposed to be about the cabinet but that Batman Hoodie is Sick my man!

[@ScarletSprites]

Haha, you’re the third person to call that out today. It’s from Hot Topic a few years back. Modeled after the Red Hood.

[@super-retro-city]

@@ScarletSprites well is is Fantastic! I love it!

[@philipnapier3382]

Turn it into an ultimate mk3 or sell it. If u already have the board I'd do it

[@Boshuda1977]

Sell it on. It would bother you to do anything else. Shame but here's hoping the cabinet you're after comes your way soon. 😁👍

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man, that’s the plan!

[@AdamMontgomery1]

I say sell it... or you could cut new side panels that are the proper dimensions for Open Ice?

[@electronash]

Option 4. It might take more time, but I'd prefer that over destroying the artwork. There will always be somebody who wants the Blitz cabinet as much as you want Open Ice. Just a bit more cleaning and selling to do, and you'll soon find the cab you really want, plus you'll have the extra space for it. ;)

[@ScarletSprites]

My friend who helped load and move this wants it. Definitely a good home where it won’t be stripped or ruined in any way. The search goes on!

[@electronash]

@@ScarletSprites Nice. ;)

[@WorldofArcades]

I go with option 4 leave it clean it up and sell it. Greetings from Austria.

[@ScarletSprites]

My friend who helped move this is going to buy it. I’m glad it all worked out in the end. Thanks for watching!

[@thespoonydragoony]

There was an Open Ice in NJ listed on the Arcade Exchange FB group a couple days ago, looks like it already sold. Hope you were able to snag it!

[@ScarletSprites]

I missed that unfortunately. It's so hard to monitor all the sales channels really. My day will come eventually for this. It's getting ridiculous though.

[@thespoonydragoony]

@@ScarletSprites Ah that's too bad. Yeah, too many places to look, and none of them allow you to set up alerts like eBay does. I'll certainly keep my eyes peeled, I'm sure a nice one will pop up eventually.

[@maxinsano7376]

OPTION 4 !!!! You know this in your heart to be true.

[@ScarletSprites]

I know man. That’s what’s happening, lol.

[@DreamcastKyle]

I’d say keep it all original… even though UMK3 is my fav fighting game 🤣. Enjoyed this video man and learned a few things about Midway cabinet design!

[@ScarletSprites]

Thanks man. I’m pretty much just waiting on a day for a friend to pick this up. He gets a pretty decent cab with fixed marquee at cost. Not a bad setup at all.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Damn. U got a decision to make mann.

[@ScarletSprites]

I’m going to sell it to a friend who isn’t going to strip it.

[@enthusiasticgamer88]

I say sell it but Rampage as a close second. It's hard to imagine stripping that nice art work, if it was more beat up then Rampage would be a no brainer though.

[@dwayneraimer]

Don’t destroy- just keep looking- once you modify it’s another can that no longer exists and has become extinct

[@ScarletSprites]

Exactly. It’s going to a good home where it won’t be ruined.

[@spazda_mx5]

I vote option 4 too. Is there any reason you can't just use the dimesions of an Open Ice cabinet and get the wood cut so you can build a brand new one?

[@ScarletSprites]

There really isn’t a reason outside of the cabinet itself then needing everything; hunting monitor, brackets, wiring, building new power supply, etc. It’s doable, but a lot more work than repurposing and existing setup if that makes sense.

[@CAPCOM784]

Keep it original cause it would go against Scarlet Sprites rules. I think it would make a perfect addition to the arcade room as well. Love that artwork on the cabinet! 😉

[@ScarletSprites]

It’s going to be sold to someone who thankfully wants to only drop a Vegas board in it. The cabinet will stay as is!

[@CAPCOM784]

@@ScarletSprites That's fantastic.👍

[@kenmys]

Option 4.

[@patrickblank1665]

Wow. I never even knew about NHL Open Ice. Being a recent hockey fan with the Kraken, now I want to try this! Go to option 4. Don't sacrifice the original dream.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, I'm definitely leaning option 4 and getting my money back. The search continues.

[@adidas1984x]

I’ll take the blitz board . I need it for my cabinet

[@ScarletSprites]

Keeping it all together as is. A friend is taking it off my hands at cost.

[@neontetra1000]

Why don’t you cover the original art with something like a lamination or thin lexan and then apply the new art over the top. That way it can always be restored.

[@ScarletSprites]

I could, but I’d still have to then buy the Open Ice artwork twice. Once for the temp solution and then again whenever I land the right cabinet.

[@ShutUpBubi]

Don't ruin the Blitz machine, I'd sell it at most and keep an eye out for a better Open Ice candidate! :)

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s the plan!

[@timjohnson963]

Can you elaborate a little bit on the cabinet differences? The mk1 cab is totally different altogether, which was used in the video. So mk2-mk4 and showtime, nba jam, open ice are the same? While all blitz cabs are not as deep as the mk2 crew?

[@ScarletSprites]

NBA Jam, Hangtime, Showtime, SportStation, and Open Ice use the same cabinet with the elongated head. While the MK cab fronts are different, the header size is consistent across them. Blitz and Blitz 99 use the same cabinet as MKs 2-4. Again, the original MK sides are similar but as you noted it has the bowed front.

[@therexershow]

Tough one. I’d make it a MK3. But then you need some investment and a new CP. other option is to sell.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, definitely need a new CP if going that route. I wouldn’t mind an UMK3 cabinet though.

[@Shreddy_E]

If it makes you feel better I made pretty much the same mistake. Except I have a gutted showtime cab I was going to turn into mk2. Just got the pcb a week ago and the art is on order…🤦

[@ScarletSprites]

We should trade! 😂

[@Shreddy_E]

@@ScarletSprites If your sale falls through I’m in Ohio lol.

[@SuperNicktendo]

I'd keep it as is. I have been attempting to make a scale replica of a Mortal Kombat cabinet and didn't realize that NBA Jam (who's measurements I found) were different than the Mortal Kombat. Good to know.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah, definitely leaving it untouched. Glad the info was helpful to you too!

[@lunarstain7545]

Open Ice is the shit! Its so sad its mostly forgotten

[@googleboughtmee]

I would say don't ruin the original artwork... but if you sell it, you just know it's going to get ruined 100x worse by somebody else turning it into a Mame frankencade.

[@ScarletSprites]

The beauty is it’s a friend buying it and he only wants to swap in the Vegas board with Showtime. Everyone wins

[@mikegreiling]

I made a somewhat similar mistake when picking out art for a Konami 4-player cab. Apparently the side for the TMNT cab (mono speaker) and Simpsons (dual speakers) has ever so slightly different dimensions on the sides as well.

[@ScarletSprites]

Well, lol, this is certainly good to know too. I didn’t know there were dimension differences in the single vs stereo speaker cabs either.

[@danielstrzel2271]

Option 4

[@1moitai]

Get your money back! You'll always think about it when you play or look at it if you keep it.

[@ScarletSprites]

Definitely leaning towards selling it. I already have someone lined up.

[@miraclechild_502]

Option 5: Try to trade up for the correct arcade cabinet you’re looking for that way someone gets an awesome blitz cab and you get a correct version cab to convert.....everyone wins 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@c3j3p3]

I did the same but opposite as you I got 2 nba jam cabinets thinking I was going to make a blitz from them. I would trade you but I’m sure you are no where near Minnesota

[@ScarletSprites]

That sucks! Midway slightly altering the design and screwing us years later. I did just recently grab an old NBA Jam cab that got turned into a Blitz 99. Work in progress. Best wishes with find the right cab for Blitz.

[@khamla616]

Where did you get your Batman hoodie it looks sweet Btw I would sell it

[@ScarletSprites]

Hah, it’s a Red Hood hoodie from Hot Topic. It’s probably three or four years old.

[@marcusgurley9495]

sell it at cost if you can. that cabinet is gorgeous.

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s exactly what happened. My friend who helped load and haul this wants it. It’s all going to work out!

[@marcusgurley9495]

@@ScarletSprites my man!

[@AE-bm4no]

Could you clean it up and then sell it or would it not be worth the cost?

[@ScarletSprites]

That’s pretty much what is happening. A friend is going to take Blitz.

[@super-retro-city]

That is such a tough call… Ultimate MK3 is insanely tempting! But… I’d imagine it would cost a piece of your soul to destroy that original art.

[@super-retro-city]

They need cling art that you could place over the original without destroying it and just peel off if you ever wanna undo it.

[@ScarletSprites]

Yeah I just can’t bring myself to destroy this. Going to sell it to a friend.

[@super-retro-city]

@@ScarletSprites probably the best call. It would be soul crushing to destroy that artwork in that condition.

[@kirby695]

Option 4!

[@MarkoPolo8888]

That machine looks absolutely great. Please don't remove that beautiful side artwork.

[@ScarletSprites]

Don’t worry, I won’t. 😉

[@JeffYPbPr]

Sell it to me! I'm in the hershey area! I've always wanted a true blitz can