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Opinions, (don't laugh)
« on: February 11, 2012, 03:36:10 PM »
I played a Hollwood Heat pin at the APE show and actually thought it was a fun pin. Cool captive ball, mini playfield. Why does it get such bad reviews? Other than the fact it's a Gottlieb.
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2012, 03:56:09 PM »
Outside of the artwork I don't think it's a bad pin. The faux Miami Vice vibe is why it gets a bad rap. Outside that I'd call it a decent player, not great, but not the dog that it's portrayed to be.
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2012, 03:58:49 PM »
I agree with Raikus,also has anyone seen the youtube vid of the Hollywood Heat converted into Evil Dead?
I thought it was pretty cool.
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2012, 04:07:01 PM »
Sure the translite kinda sucks but I like the rest of the artwork. There are alternate translites out there though. I like the whole 80's retro Miami Vice look and bright colors and flamingos, I faithfully watched the show every week. Anyways I played one years ago and remember it as being fun, hell Steve Ritchie said that Hollywood Heat was his favorite Trudeau game.

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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2012, 04:08:14 PM »
there's also an alternative translite for it that is pretty cool, saw it on ebay
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012, 04:09:43 PM »
Sure the translite kinda sucks but I like the rest of the artwork. There are alternate translites out there though. I like the whole 80's retro Miami Vice look and bright colors and flamingos, I faithfully watched the show every week. Anyways I played one years ago and remember it as being fun, hell Steve Ritchie said that Hollywood Heat was his favorite Trudeau game.

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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2012, 04:17:30 PM »
think I'll turn this into a WTB Hollywood Heat thread
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 09:33:30 PM »
I played it yesterday at APE to see why it gets such a bad wrap. Aside from the ugly faded out back glass and gay Miami Vice rip off it was kinda fun. My first ball lasted at least 10 minutes, or so it seemed. The captive ball/ pop bumper is neat, the little ramp where you jump onto the mini playfield is cool and overall game play and playfield layout is pretty good.  That's it, I'm buyin' it .
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2012, 10:27:48 PM »
I love all Gottlieb systems 80 games, I played Big House prolly more than any other game this weekend.
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2012, 11:13:35 PM »
Hollywood Heat, the next pin of the moment. Lets see if we can get it to TOTAN levels.  ;D

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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2012, 07:20:27 AM »
Hollywood Heat, the next pin of the moment. Lets see if we can get it to TOTAN levels.  ;D
I'd rather bring it down to Raven levels so I can pick one up fo $50 ;D
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2012, 02:38:41 PM »
You needed 7 bills for the one at the ape. Plus 6% + 10%.

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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2012, 03:52:33 PM »
You needed 7 bills for the one at the ape. Plus 6% + 10%.

Wow, those definitely are not Raven numbers. What kind of shape was it in?

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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2012, 04:09:40 PM »
You needed 7 bills for the one at the ape. Plus 6% + 10%.

Wow, those definitely are not Raven numbers. What kind of shape was it in?
I saw it and played it and it was a beater.
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Re: Opinions, (don't laugh)
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2012, 09:51:06 PM »
ha ha ha ha ha...ok, i'm done laffing. that beeotch sold for (hold onto your azz):



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