The London Pinball Newsletter No. 3, July 2025 All of the news to keep you flippin' Irregular communication Welcome to the third London Pinball newsletter! These messages are sent only infrequently but if you don't wish to receive them anymore, just hit the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this message. However, if you enjoy supporting local small business and hearing about what's new in the world of pinball in London, then I encourage you to read on! Pinball machines for sale What's that you say? You want to add a pinball machine to your home? Well it just so happens that London Pinball has some awesome games for sale from the golden age of pinball. We don't sell pinball machines very often but when we do it's only games that are playing well and that we believe to be reliable for the long-term. So if you're looking for a new-to-you machine, now is the time to pick one up for your summer fun. For sale right now: - 1976 Gottlieb Pioneer: This USA bi-centennial themed two-player electro-mechanical machine is a very fun game with drop targets and more. It's cosmetically very good and playing like a top. $1700 - 1977 Gottlieb Vulcan: One of the last four-player electro-mechanical machines ever made, Vulcan came out right at the tail-end of the EM era. There's some really fun shots on this unique design with drop targets galore and neat rules. It also has a very hot art package. $1850 - 1978 Gottlieb Sinbad: This early solid state Gottlieb System 1 works great and looks awesome. It has all new drop targets, updated circuit boards and LEDs throughout. It's been on location at Forked River Brewing Company for several months and has never missed a beat. $2400. The above prices include tax. Delivery is available for an additional cost. If any of these machines interest you, please reach out to Corey at 519-476-1606 (talk or text). The tournaments continue at Forked River Brewing Company Pinball tournaments run through the summer at Forked River Brewing Company. We play on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8pm. Cost to enter is $10 plus coin drops. Snacks and a fun time are provided! How does it work? We use online software sponsored by the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA) called "Matchplay" to randomly assign everyone to a foursome and a game. The foursome plays their game and takes note of who came in 1st through 4th. This is done through five rounds and then the top half of the field moves onto the playoffs. There's always prizes and bragging rights for the top four winners! We are very welcoming, friendly and encouraging of players of all skill levels. Our next event is on Tuesday, July 15th at 8pm . We will begin our monthly Saturday evening events once again starting in September. Come give it a try; I know you'll have fun! Here is the upcoming schedule: - Tuesday, July 15th at 8pm - Tuesday, August 5th at 8pm - Tuesday, August 19th at 8pm - Tuesday, September 2nd at 8pm - Saturday, September 13th at 7pm - Tuesday, September 16th at 8pm - Tuesday, October 7th at 8pm - Saturday, October 18th at 7pm - Tuesday, October 21st at 8pm - Tuesday, November 4th at 8pm - Tuesday, November 18th at 8pm To stay up-to-date with the happenings in the London Pinball Parlour and its events, please join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/841011672659344 To receive reminders prior to each tournament, please add your email address to the mailing list here: https://www.londonpinball.ca/pinball-parlour.html Also, of course, the machines at Forked River can be played whenever the brewery is open! Bring a few loonies and take some time to enjoy the games in this relaxed setting. You may even get your name up on the Stern Insider Connected leaderboard! The hours are the following: Tuesday & Wednesday: 12-8pm Thursday: 12-10pm Friday & Saturday: 12-11pm Sunday: 12-6pm Monday: Closed London Pinball merch summer clearance In an effort to clear the way for our winter London Pinball clothing collection, we're holding a summer sale on all remaining LP t-shirts. Current stock includes medium, XL and XXL sizes in both the OG LP logo and the updated version with 80's flair. Show off how cool you are by sporting some nifty London Pinball swag! Cost per shirt is $20 + tax and shipping (if applicable). Send a message to
[email protected] to secure yours today! Looking to get your pinball machine repaired? The summer is a great time to schedule a repair for your pinball machine. Don't wait until September when things here at London Pinball get busy. Why not enjoy that game now? Simply fill out the contact form here and you'll be flippin' in no time. Follow London Pinball's social media London Pinball has been uploading videos to YouTube since 2008! Check out the LP YT channel and perhaps subscribe here: youtube.com/cookepinball London Pinball also tries to upload to Instagram and Facebook on a regular basis with reels from the London Pinball Parlour or quick clips about machines that have been fixed. Follow the LP IG channel here: instagram.com/cooke_pinball/ And the LP FB page here: facebook.com/londonpinballcanada And if you've made it this far, thank you for reading and for your ongoing support. We here in the Cooke family are very grateful. Visit The London Pinball Site A broken pinball machine is way less fun than a working pinball machine.
