My new toy

[Achika]

I found this in the paper with a deal I couldn't pass up. Dragon Spirit was one of my favorite shooters during the NES era so I couldn't resist the full size cab. I came with the manual and all I really need is some new caps for the monitor and some locks for the coin doors. Save for a few tiny bad spots, the side art is still amazing.

The guy had some more 80's cabs (arkanoid, 1943, etc.) on his property and about 12 more at a place he just shut down, being ready to moved. I didn't see much on his property that I wanted, so I don't know if I'll be going back since I didn't know what he had to move yet.

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[suppafly]

nice Achika! How much did u pay for it?

:)

[Bratwurst]

I can see how you need a new cap kit, one side of the monitor seems to be curving inward. That is a great obscure choice though, I love the NES port's music.

It'd be neat to mount the board for Dragon Saber in there at the same time but alas, only one joystick for that cab, apparently.

[stargate]

WOW, that "Black Max" game looks pretty bad ass too !!

[junglehunter]

Dragon Spirit X_x

I used to own it for the Famicom. It was awesome.

I'm guessing you got it for a great price? :)

[tynstar]

Very nice fine. A 1942 arcadde gamne would be a nice addition.

[Achika]

$150

As for the "black max" my game room is dissassembled (and was in the basement anyways) so the only place to keep the cab is in the garage. I have a feeling my dad will be sneeking in rounds while I'm away. :P

[Raedon]

I have a feeling my dad will be sneeking in rounds while I'm away. :P

Can you blame him? 8-)

[ubersaurus]

That looks badass. Something tells me your consoles are going to be collecting a bit of dust for a while :P

[Flack]

$150

As for the "black max" my game room is dissassembled (and was in the basement anyways) so the only place to keep the cab is in the garage. I have a feeling my dad will be sneeking in rounds while I'm away. :P

Just be sure to get the coin locks first -- that way, it can act as a piggy bank while you're gone!

Congrats on the purchase kiddo. That cabinet appears to be in really, really good shape. I've gone to buy "restored" games that didn't have artwork that nice. Hopefully you can find someone in your neck of the woods (or maybe pop?) to help with that cap kit. I haven't taken the plunge yet either, but from all I've read it's not too difficult if you have any soldering skills at all.

[Lemmy Kilmister]

150 bucks for the dragon spirit cab! Hella cool!! 8-)

At a local pizza joint they have a strikers 1945 setup. Maybe i sould shot them a price.

[maxlords]

That's a STEAL for a dedicated Dragon Spirit.....I think the PCB alone is worth $150....

[-hellvin-]

nice deal, one awesome cab! I love that game on my tg16.

Sigh...everytime I see one of these threads I kick myself for passing up that double dragon 2 cab at this huge ass pawnshop.

[Videogamerdaryll]

WOW!!!...Nice Machine,....Congrats...

[jonjandran]

Dang..... This wasn't the "NEW TOY" i was expecting you to get at all. LOL

But it is nice. :D

I just bought a 5,000 square foot house and I get to use the downstairs room as an Arcade !!!
I'll finally be able to join the arcade group on this site . :P

[kainemaxwell]

Congrats there!!

[Pantechnicon]

Very nice. My son plays lotsa Dragon Spirit on the MAME. Fun shooter. Have fun with it.

[gamergary]

Nice buy achika.

[KirbyStar27]

nice find achika! :)

[davidleeroth]

Nice, nice. Gotta like the art, lovely colors. :D

[ghostangelofcky]

Cool cool, totally cool.
Congrates!