Bring Back the Arcade, the Art of Play
A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Tilt Warning Customs000days
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We're building an entirely custom classic pinball arcade. All analog everything. Hand painted, hand built, hands on. Come play!
Backers: 160
Average Pledge Per Backer: $99
Funded: $15,807 of $75,000
Dates: Feb 12th -> Mar 14th (30 days)
Project By: Tilt Warning Customs
Backers: 160
Average Pledge Per Backer: $99
Funded: $15,807 of $75,000
Dates: Feb 12th -> Mar 14th (30 days)
Project By: Tilt Warning Customs
$15,807
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 14 @ 14:45 -0400 GMT
21%
of goal
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Latest News
Thank you, and good night. 
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Sadly, we didn't make our Kickstarter goal, but that's alright. A few new opportunities have presented themselves along the way, as we generated quite a bit of press and attention. Thanks to everyone who chipped in to back our project, helped spread... (Read More)
Video Interview with Jeremy Fish OR Why Art Shows Are Boring and How Pinball Can Help Change That
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
While art can often be too much about the scene itself, a custom pinball arcade installation has the ability to absorb its audience in a shared world where action becomes the key in conversation, with a sole(soul?) focus on play. "There is no art,... (Read More)
They made a documentary about our inspiration and teammate, Wade Krause!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Filmmaker Anna Newman presents: Wade Krause: Pinball Artist A short documentary profiling master screenprinter, craftsman and Pinball Artist, Wade Krause. From his crowded workshop in a rural California rodeo town, artist Wade Krause designs and... (Read More)
Video Update: Frank Kozik talks to YOU about his pinball inspiration
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Listen up kids, the Godfather of the Rock Poster has spoken, and he's talking pinball. Spread the word! (Read More)
Kickstarter: Custom Pinball Machine Art Show
February 26th - via: juxtapoz.com
Tilt Warning Customs has teamed up with artists to build an entirely custom classic pinball arcade art installation featuring five mechanically restored vintage 1970s machines reimagined by COOP, Frank Kozik, Alex Pardee, Sam Flores, and Jeremy Fish. Should the Kickstarter funding come through, they will start by opening at FIFTY24SF next year. Visit and support the Kickstarter here! (Read More)
Teaser art update #1
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, updated the page with some iconic art by the guys. This is who we're talking, these are the styles our project will represent. This is the quality of work backer rewards and incentives will return. And on top of it all, we'll be... (Read More)
Getting the word out.
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Outreach efforts over the past couple of days have been quite substantial, and to anyone who has lent a hand in helping make that happen, another hearty thank you to you. One of our artists on board, Coop, had a couple of friends put the word out... (Read More)
Another THANK YOU to our backers.
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Kickstarter: pinball machines customized by infamous underground artists
February 19th - via: boingboing.net
Top shelf underground artists COOP, Frank Kozik, Alex Pardee, Sam Flores, and Jeremy Fish teamed up with pinball hackers Tilt Warning Customs to build a classic pinball arcade. (Read More)
Social Media - Link Up
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Turn on and tune in to all of our social media channels. There are six major players involved with this project, and you can find out what we're all into, individually, at the outlets listed below. Tilt Warning Customs Facebook(new) –... (Read More)
Bits of recent press from Laughing Squid, The Verge, Upper Playground, and the Pro-Am Pinball Association
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got art updates in the works, concept sketches on the way for you all from our guys, but for right now we wanted to highlight some of the recent press our project has received. The word is finding its way out! Internet juggernauts and... (Read More)
48 hours in, getting the hang of this Kickstarter thing
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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