MAGAZINES /
NEWS
Gameroom Magazine
(publishing ceased November 2010)
- Coin-Op Collectibles
Pingame Journal
- Covering the world of
pinball!
Pinball News
PARTS
Bay Area Amusements (San
Jose, CA)
Buckwerx (Boulder,
CO) -
Information and parts for restoration
of Rock-ola pinball games.
Classic Playfield
Reproductions -
Reproduction backglasses, playfields and plastics.
DIY Pinball/Snow Mountain Pinball
(Lyons, CO) - Their custom pinball game
project has been tabled; now selling parts.
For Amusement Only (Loveland, CO)
Illinois Pinball Co.
(Bloomington, IL)
- Bally, Williams and Capcom
parts.
Marco Specialties (Lexington,
SC)
- Parts and supplies,
including NOS backglasses.
Mayfair Amusement
(Ridgewood, NY)
- Reproduction
backglasses.
Pascal Janin
(France)
- Gottlieb System 1
replacement boards.
Pinball Life (Huntley,
IL)
Pinball Rescue
(Queensland, Australia)
- Reproduction playfield
plastics, decals and more.
Pinball Resource, The
(Poughkeepsie, NY)
Planetary Pinball Supply
(San Jose, CA) - Licensed
Williams/Bally pinball parts.
Shay Arcade Group, The
- Reproduction backglasses.
ENHANCEMENT, PROTECTION, REPAIR, TECHNICAL,
ETC.
Cliffy's Premium Pinball Protectors
- Ramp and scoop protectors.
Bill Davis
- Pinball playfield restoration and clear coating.
(Bill has done some playfield clear coating for us
and does a great job.)
Flippers.com -
Gottlieb repair tips from John Robertson.
Introduction to Pinball Repair and
Maintenance
- Comprehensive information and resources for home repair.
Marvin3m.com
- Probably the best online source for repair tips --> Check here first!
>
This
Old Pinball
(TOP)
- Repair and restoration DVD videos cover pinball and other coin-op
arcade games.
>
TOPcast
- This Old Pinball's Internet radio show (technical
topics and interviews with pinball industry people).
Pinbits
- Parts, mods, protectors and more.
PinRestore
- Products and tools for restoration of pinball machines.
Tim Arnold's "47 Things You Need to Know
About Your Pinball Machine"
Wrong Crowd Productions
- PinZero DMD Glare Guard and Pinfinity Backboard Mirror.
PINBALL BOOKS (by author)
Bernard Kamoroff -
Pinball Machine Care and Maintenance
Marco Rossignoli
Michael Shaloub
Roger C. Sharp -
Pinball!
PINBALL EVENTS, SHOWS, PLACES TO PLAY, ETC.
Upcoming Events
PINBALL MERCHANDISE
Mr. Pinball
- Pinball goodies
Pinball 101: The Art and Science to Better
Pinball Play (DVD)
- Learn to play pinball
(or improve your skills) from one of the world's top players.
View the trailer, read reviews and order the DVD here.
Available at LCP!
Pinball 102
- Coming soon!
The Pinball Collector
(63 minutes) - Examines 30 diverse games
from 1898 to 1960.
The Pinball Passion
Documentary (DVD)
- A pinball story told by
pinball people.
PinPin Videos
- Amazing snowboarding
action (and pinball, too). Colorado local!
Special When Lit: A Pinball Documentary -
DVD/Blu-Ray now available!
Stern
Pinball
Tilt: The Battle to Save Pinball (DVD)
-
Documentary that
tells the story of Pinball
2000. Click the logo above
to learn more, view the trailer and buy the DVD.
PINBALL PODCASTS
Pinball Podcast, The
- Pinball talk by a couple of pinheads.
Silverball Podcast, The - Pinball,
pop culture, and nostalgia.
Spooky Pinball
- Pinball podcasts.
MISCELLANEOUS
Arcade-classics.com
(Parker, CO)
- Website dedicated to classic arcade
games, pinball machines, and consoles.
Classic Arcade
Resource
(Lakewood, CO)
- Pinball and
video arcade game sales.
Flashback Classic Coin-ops
(Navarre, OH) - Hard-to-find
jukeboxes, arcade games, slot machines, puck bowlers, ball
bowlers, pinballs, etc.
Internet Pinball Database
- Comprehensive, searchable listing of almost every
pinball game.
Jersey Jack Pinball
- New pinball game manufacturer.
>
The Wizard of Oz
- Pictures and information on Jersey Jack's first release.
Killer List of Video Games
- Database of coin-operated video games.
Pat Lawlor Design
Pinball Abbreviations
- Acronyms used in pinball for the game abbreviations.
Pinball Collector Register
- Pinball collectors list (searchable by area); resource to buy, sell,
trade, repair, and find parts.
Pinballhead.com
- Pinball news, rumors, gear, podcasts, etc.
Pinball in the Movies
- List of pinball machine appearances in film.
Pinball Rebel
- Custom pinball cards and lots more on pinball.
Pinside
- A resource for pinball enthusiasts (pinball top 100, solid
state pinball archive, where to play, community, etc.)
PinWiki - Pinball game
information (repair guides, history, etc.)
Rec Games Pinball
- Discussion group for pinball-related issues.
Stern Pinball
- Pinball game manufacturer in Illinois.
>
Stern Pinball Factory Tour
- YouTube virtual tour (filmed/directed by Stern's oldest daughter)
>
AC/DC
- Information on Stern's next game.
>
Transformers
- Information on Stern's previous
release.
>
Pinball Links - A
collection of pinball-related websites.
Steve Corley
- A personal friend and all-around great guy.
Steve's site has an amazingly comprehensive list of
pinball-related links and information.
PAPA Advanced Rating Systems (PARS)
World Pinball Directory, The
World Pinball Player Rankings (WPPR)
OTHER
(Non-pinball) / Friends of LCP - Please support these businesses!
Pick Up Artist
- Colorado Front Range year-round pet waste removal.
The Tasty Weasel Tasting Room (Oskar Blues
Brewery, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont)
- Click link for a video tour.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN LYONS
Scheduled Events Calendar
TOWN OF LYONS INFORMATION
Chamber of Commerce
Community Information
Live Cam
(updates every 10 seconds)
Things to Do
- Attractions, events and outdoor activities.
Town Parks:
>
Bohn Park
>
Meadow Park
>
Sandstone Park
Weather
LYONS BUSINESSES
Recreation:
Redstone Cyclery
- Rentals / Sales / Service.
Lyons Farmette
-
Working organic farm and sustainability center (cooking and
gardening classes; available for
parties).
Lyons Outdoor Market
-
Open every Saturday (10:00am-3:00pm) from May 14 through October 8.
Food/Dining:
Places to Eat
The Old Chubway Expeditious Chow Dispensary
- Fast,
beer-inspired food.
Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery
- Grill and brewpub (music, too!) OB plays host to some of the nation's best beers, live blues, southern and cajun-inspired foods.
Steamboat Mountain
Natural Food Store
(sorry, no website)
- 454 Main Street, 303/823-9444
THINGS TO DO
Colorado
Community Treasures ($39.00) - An
insider's guide to the best of Colorado (fine dining, hotels, cultural attractions, the great
outdoors).
Parks and Trails
(multi-use) - Outdoor
recreation areas in the Lyons area are plentiful and diverse.
We're surrounded by great hiking and riding (both
mountain and road), and we're fortunate to have an average of 300
days of sunshine! So come enjoy the local great outdoors, then
COME PLAY pinball!
(NOTE: Not all areas allow
dogs and mountain biking. Please be sure to consult their
rules and regulations.)
>
Button Rock Preserve
- Approximately 7 miles west of Lyons.
>
Ralph Price Reservoir
(3.8 miles roundtrip)
>
Sleepy Lion Trail
(4.7 miles roundtrip)
>
Hall Ranch
- The entrance is found on the north side
of Highway 7, one mile west of Lyons.
>
Bitterbrush Trail to Nelson Loop
(9.4 miles roundtrip)
>
Button Rock Trail
(4.0 miles roundtrip)
>
Nighthawk Trail
(9.7 miles roundtrip)
>
Heil Valley Ranch
- Located on Geer Canyon Road off Left
Hand Canyon Road northwest of Boulder.
>
Lichen Loop Trail
(1.3 miles roundtrip)
>
Wapiti Trail & Ponderosa Loop
(7.6 miles roundtrip)
>
Picture Rock Trail at Heil Valley Ranch
- New 5.5 mile trail system which
opened on September 22, 2008.
>
Rabbit Mountain
- Located
north of Highway 66, approximately two miles east of Lyons.
>
Eagle Wind Trail
(4.0 miles roundtrip)
>
Little Thompson Overlook Trail
(3.0 miles roundtrip)
>
Rocky Mountain National Park
- Located only 20 scenic miles from
Lyons. A must-see
destination for Colorado visitors!
>
National Park Service/Colorado
WHERE TO STAY
(open year round)
Apple Valley Farmstead - 303/823-6875
or 877/823-6875
One mile outside of Lyons.
Secluded five-acre property with unique, yet modern accommodations.
No pets.
Aspen Leaf Motel
- 303/823-6181
Directly across the street from LCP
on Main Street. No pets.
Rock n' River Lodging -
303/823-5011
3-1/2
miles west of downtown Lyons.
Mountain resort on the N. St. Vrain
River. A unique Colorado experience: lodging, family-owned
winery and
day spa!
Shelly's Cottages
- 303/823-6326 or 800/356-6061
Four miles west of downtown Lyons.
Mountain resort on the N. St. Vrain
River. No pets or no children under age 13.
Stone Mountain Lodge & Cabins
- 303/823-6091 or 800/282-5612
Two miles west of downtown Lyons.
Family friendly/pets welcome!
Other Accommodations/Lodging
