The best pinball machine I've ever seen!!! | Amazing Williams Terminator 2 restoration project

Gonzo travels to visit Ant and look at his fabulous T2 by Steve Richie. Amazing attention to detail on everything from the cabinet to the wiring look makes this a truly outstanding pinball machine.
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[@SlickOils]

Amazing, I love this machine, I used to play it as a kid in the arcade, this looks incredible.

[@Danbotology]

They had one of these at Megabowl/Arena 1 in Bristol in the 90s! One time it bugged out and gave endless free plays. Me and dad had our fun with it for about an hour before passing on the 'secret 'to the next interested player to come along. Great machine! This and Star Trek TNG were my pinball childhood.

[@leighsaunderson9203]

That is just absolutely *STUNNING* !! T2 was the first pinball I really played when it came out, had always previously only played video games, they had this table at Pleasure Island in Liverpool where we used to play Quasar (amongst a few other places, one in Southport as well, tho it was very tired last time I saw it years ago.). If I could only own one table, this would be it.

[@tonyborris]

Just incredible never seen a restoration to this level before congrats

[@anth7709]

Thanks alot 👍🏻

[@Bazookaboz]

THAT belongs in an Art Gallery! 🤌

[@honeyforce996]

That's more impressive design & fabrication than I've seen at some car shows. Congrats on putting it all together, too cool

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot 👍🏻

[@brunogaspar3977]

That’s one example of the definition of a restoration! Top details

[@adammcpherson9536]

The title of this video is spot on, stunning table - thankyou for sharing!

[@williamterry3177]

Amazing Job!! We have just purchased a rebuilt T2. It needs many improvements and some minor repairs. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@DSMTheEditor]

"JUDGMENT DAY" Always get the chills

[@gwildor8543]

Pinball machines is gorgeous, but as an American, I’m jealous of that UK variant TMNT NES set I saw in the background!

[@anth7709]

Good eye 😂. I did wonder if anyone noticed it in the corner. It’s the TMHT (Hero) variant. The word Ninja was far to violent for us in the UK 😂

[@dirkdex]

I don’t know anything about pinball machines, but I can appreciate a work of art when I see it. Amazing stuff! Thanks for sharing!

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

[@RundlesRestos]

Ant makes my attempt at refurbishment seem meager. Truly astounding machine. Makes me want a T2 knowing full well however that I could never replicate this perfection.

[@blastbeatproductions7832]

Holy shit, this machine has my sound. Super proud!

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

It's excellent 🙌

[@skyway73]

Oh good grief that's something else! I love everything but the apron and coin door are spectacular. I have a lot of nostalgia for T2, they had one at our bowling alley in Ipswich in the early 90s, we played it to death and definitely sparked my love for pinball

[@johnnygirling55]

WOW! I missed the thread, but that machine is amazing! Great job!

[@johnleto475]

WOW. All that Chrome is Beautiful!

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. Chrome is beautiful for sure, but also irritating as hell with all the finger prints 😂

[@Mednec]

Lucky enough to have seen it in person and its amazing

[@kirkin2006]

He restores better than he plays. Amazing job.

[@anth7709]

Tell me about it, I’m rubbish at pinball 😂

[@donjaun540]

The absolute most beautiful T2 I have ever seen. Great job mate. 😀

[@anth7709]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@caprilaser3]

Outstanding job! The lit eyes on the sides of the cabinet is next level. Absolute beauty of a machine 👍🏼

[@anth7709]

Cheers Dave, I appreciate it mate

[@SuperStormyNormy]

One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

[@Implementing0Failure]

I bet this looks absolutely stunning in a dimly lit room. (Not trying to convey that it isn't already amazing as clearly demonstrated in the clip.) What an improvement!

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. It’s definitely a game to play with the lights off for sure

[@Bontita]

I had the chance to play on one of these when i was a kid, god it was so fun.

[@kennytaylor5849]

Chris B did a fantastic T2. However this is on another level. Well done. You should be proud of your work!

[@anth7709]

Thanks mate, I really appreciate it

[@Chad-mf5vo]

That is just wow, thanks to the owner for sharing that with you. I cannot imagine how he was feeling the first time playing that when he finally was happy with the restore. You mentioned a Fish Tales restore, hopefully there is a vid of that, my fav machine from my misspent youth.

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

He Chad, I'm sure he'll check the comments and be delighted to read such positive feedback. The next project is Adams Family which we'll be following closely.

[@anth7709]

Thanks for your positive comments Chad. On my first game since finishing I noticed How much faster it played. And all the finger prints left on the chrome 😂. As Gonzo mentioned, my TAF is next along with someone else’s I’m doing, but after that it will be either Fish Tails or my Indiana Jones.

[@AndyHugRetro]

Nice players game for someone... I kid, that's absolutely stunning

[@BaZzZaa]

Great to see other top notch UK restorations Should have my BoP done soon!

[@GavC88]

Wow!! I’m getting a T2 in a few weeks, fancy doing that all over again to mine?! 😎👍

[@anth7709]

Yeah no problem, I’d be up for doing something like this all over again. I really enjoyed building it 👍🏻

[@GavC88]

@@anth7709 will you be at Pinfest on Saturday?

[@anth7709]

@@GavC88 Yes mate, I’ll be there Saturday and Sunday 👍🏻

[@GavC88]

@@anth7709 I’m there Saturday pal. I’ll come and find you 👍. How will I notice you? I’ll look out for the slight silvery glow from the T2? 😂😂

[@anth7709]

@@GavC88 😂 Yeah just look out for my T2 and I’m sure I’ll be around somewhere close by

[@keithschneider1054]

The pinnacle of pinball beauty! WOW! And it’s done on the best pinball from the 90s (I’m biased). I played the hell out of T2 at Grand Prix Race-o-Rama back in the early 90s. A few quarters of mine were deposited into that game. Job well done, and thank you for sharing this absolute work of art!

[@Emuser012]

Holy shit this looks incredible.

[@psteady6726]

Super idea with the felt- my mirror blades are marked from lifting the playfield for maintenance. Good work fella 👍🏼

[@anth7709]

Thanks mate.

[@classichorror8538]

You’ve done an amazing job, simply saying! Best looking pinball I have ever seen. Can’t wait to see your next project 🥰

[@firehawk6188]

Loved that game when it was new.

[@RICARDOYAMANISHI]

Most beautiful T2 pinball , congrats !

[@philmcdonald7956]

I'm not the biggest pinball fan Gonzo, but that is a beautiful, wonderful work of art mate.

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

Cheers Phil, he's put a lot of love into that. Looks nothing like a standard one mate.

[@anth7709]

I appreciate your feedback 👍🏻. It’s funny you say that, a lot of people I’ve shown this to at home, who have absolutely zero interest in pinball, really like it and wanted to see photos of what it looked like before.

[@philmcdonald7956]

@@anth7709 I played pinball in the sixties and seventies, but these days just occasionally on PS4 :) You've really made that machine zing. It appeals to me in the same way that early Wurlitzer jukeboxes do.

[@garypauljohnson9884]

Awesome! Table Just to think back in the day re production & logistics. It (the pintable) was in US cinemas foyers alongside the release of film, 31 years ago. Truly jaw dropping. Respect!😎

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

Oh wow, I didn't know that.

[@lifewater989]

Absolutely stunning machine. Holy shit great work!

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

[@richardmallett4765]

This is one of the most amazing pinball restorations I have ever seen , and an incredible creative effort from Ant .....however Ant loses marks, as the "10 Million " insert lamp on the left loop is not functioning and the obsessive in me is screaming to get it fixed :D🤣😂

[@anth7709]

😂 Thanks mate. I initially had 3 lamps that had ghosting issues and like you, with my obsessiveness, it was doing my nut in. I’ve since got the newest rom update which includes the ghosting fix which should fix those 3 ghosting insert bulbs. Just need to install it now 😂

[@richardmallett4765]

@@anth7709 very relieved to hear this ! pheeeew 😆look forward to seeing this wonder @ pinfest & best in show should be at an unbackable price 🤩

[@damonhuffman6681]

Great Creativity. Can't wait to see what you do with the Addams Family

[@anth7709]

Thanks mate. 👍🏻

[@richardknight6003]

My old game (well briefly!) Super happy it landed with you, it's a masterpiece.

[@anth7709]

Thanks Rich, I really appreciate it. It certainly has changed a bit.

[@kevincoady3413]

THAT IS UNREAL

[@317Chris]

That is gorgeous!

[@ExpressoMechanicTV]

Stunning. Just, stunning.

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@philipmurphy8348]

Truly a work of art!

[@anth7709]

Cheers Phil 👍🏻

[@DOGGARD01]

That’s just pure pinball porn ! 😍 T2 was the first movie themed pinball I ever played, and I instantly fell in love with it, this vid brought back memories of me playing it in my local cafe, back in the early 90s. Can’t wait to see it in the flesh at pinfest

[@anth7709]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@ddummer]

That was pure love. :)

[@louiecicci999]

Outstanding work 👏

[@xianek]

Great work! It came out very very well. I am looking forward to collaborating with you on your next project!

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

Did you do the mirrored backglass mate?

[@anth7709]

@@GonzosPinballFlipperama No mate, that came from CPR. We’re working on a couple of bits for The Addams Family.

[@shawmeck9323]

Amazing work. If i can point out one major flaw, the endoskeleton picture on the left side of the top verticle pannel with that shows the score, the image is reversed 😅 the endoskull's cpu circle should be on the left side like all the other portraits ❤

[@alanbudd6746]

Incredible restoration Ant, you’ve really went above and beyond. Gonzo you didn’t ask the one question I was thinking!? What was the final bill!?

[@anth7709]

To be honest, I have no clue. I lost track after a while. Plus that way there’s no evidence that my wife can find 😂

[@kirkhilles523]

There are clearly no words to describe something like this other than "pure perfect art". In fact, I would be scared to death of actually playing it and risk damaging such perfection. Obviously, there's only 2 questions I want answered: 1) How much did it cost and 2) How many total hours invested. My guess is that there probably isn't a price short of well into 6 digits (dollar-wise) that would come close to estimating cost of the labor involved. Literally every screw and bolt down to the very back of the cabinet (that no one sees) are perfect.

[@anth7709]

Thanks for feedback, I really appreciate it. To answer your questions, In regards to cost, I wasn’t really keeping count. As I did 95% of the work, labour costs wasn’t really an issue as it was just my spare time. The biggest expense was the chroming for sure, followed by the new playfield. One thing I do regret was not keeping track of the man hours I spent on it. I worked on it, on and off for last 12 months. Going forward with my Addams Family restore, I’m definitely noting down the hours I spend on that 👍🏻

[@kirkhilles523]

@@anth7709 Yeah, although you might be sick when you see the total amount of time. I gotta ask, what do you do full-time? I bet it's something very detail oriented.

[@anth7709]

@@kirkhilles523 I work in sales 😂

[@tootall1681]

Gorgeous machine! A work of art! Curious how many hours you put into the machine?

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot 👍🏻. I’ve been asked this question quite a bit. Unfortunately as I worked on it, on and off throughout the year I didn’t keep track of the amount of hours I spent on it, which I regret not doing. Some days it was just a hour or so, others the whole day. Going forward Im definitely keeping note of the hours.

[@PongbyAtari]

Wow Amazing!

[@anth7709]

Thanks. I appreciate it

[@lucianobarrantes]

Wow man

[@ed150arcade2]

That's Amazing!!

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot 👍🏻

[@ed150arcade2]

@@anth7709 I'm working on a BOP and after I seen this video, I was like "I quit" 🤣. In all seriousness, you did a fantastic job. I've never seen any pin that detailed. You should be totally proud!

[@matthewpilla4323]

AWESOME!

[@dennisbraun5747]

Edward Furlong has transformed into Brian Doyle Murray?

[@a761506]

Wow, extremely impressive! How much did this restoration cost? I have a Medieval Madness and Addams Family I would love to have restored at a level of quality similar to this.

[@anth7709]

To be honest, I didn’t keep a tally of the total cost. The most expensive part of the project was chrome work for sure.

[@davo-ju6er]

mint!👌👌

[@metelgeer]

Dude! Has Sterns call you for a job yet

[@jorisbonson386]

God that's beautiful

[@willempjebelgie]

Whats your price stunning

[@longann7560]

FUCKING A ! THIS IS AMAZING !

[@anth7709]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.

[@lileveretteyoakumiii]

Hello Yodelayheehoo

[@techvof]

Have to play this wearing white gloves

[@LARam-xs9nr]

Have you seen this guy? @0:09

[@SpencerPlanton]

Yeah, We have a few famous people that watch the channel. 🤣

[@jaytomson7052]

I guess pinball and slots have died here in the states, I can't understand a word they are saying here... but at least its something about pinball.

[@GonzosPinballFlipperama]

Pinball is doing tremendously well in the states . . . thriving in fact. As for the dialect . . . . it's English. We recorded it in London (England) 😉😂

[@oldirtydawson]

If I win the Mega Millions, I'm making an offer.

[@gameplayfirst-ger]

Two problems: You can't play it anymore, because it's too valuable and you can't watch TV either.

[@anth7709]

😂😂

[@shu943]

I mean this was really pleasing to see.The downside is that either you can’t play it or turn it in a fingerprints festival…shame

[@anth7709]

I play this nearly everyday. The only finger prints you get are on the bottom of the side rails and top of the lock down bar and they easily wipe off 👍🏻

[@shu943]

@@anth7709 Miyagi said:Wax on,wax off! 😂

[@Daftanemone]

Edward Furlong has looked like has slowly been dying for the last 20 years but here he is still around.