Jeff Rivera wrote:
A few weeks back I picked up a Bubble Bobble machine locally for $200 that has a nice, working monitor and is in great shape. The game is in a Rally-X cabinet, that is also in good shape, except for that it had been painted completely black. I've stripped the black paint in anticipation of restoring it to Rally-X. However, I'm starting to second guess myself. Here are the options I have:
A) Continue restoring it to a Rally-X (even though the wiring has been hacked for a 2p Bubble Bobble setup) B) Make it the best darn Bubble Bobble possible (fun paint and art)
I'm working with some limited game room space right now, so I'm not sure I'd even hang on to the Rally-X cab after the full restoration. I'd just be trying to make my money back and preserve a bit of history. Do you guys think I'd make more money with a nice Bubble Bobble cabinet as opposed to a Rally-X? It would save me the time/money/effort of hunting down Rally-X art, overlays, and a marquee. Isn't Bubble Bobble going to fetch more at auction or in local ads anyway? The Bubble Bobble PCB is genuine too. I know there are a lot of bootlegs, but it's 100% legit.
-- -- Leave it Bubble Bobble. I've got a buyer for it too. He's a neighbor of mine, and I'll get you in touch with him. He's been asking and looking for one for at least a year. He said he wasn't concerned about the cab, so you may be able to flip it right away if it looks OK, side art or no. Call me, 435.840.5181 and I'll give him your contact info.
-- Sean McLachlan