Overview
This is a classic 'wedgehead' style electro-mechanical pinball machine, widely considered one of the greatest pool-themed games ever designed.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Gottlieb 'Big Shot' Electro-Mechanical Pinball Machine, 1973
Photo reference
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Story
In 1973, the Chicago-based Gottlieb company released this masterpiece just as the era of digital electronics was beginning to loom on the horizon.
Maker / Origin
Founded by David Gottlieb in 1927, the company was the undisputed king of the pinball world for decades, pioneering the first flippers in 1947.
Condition & Value
The backglass appears remarkably vibrant with minimal visible 'crazing' or paint loss, which is the primary value driver for this model. Value is highly dependent on the condition of the backglass and whether the mechanical logic is fully functional.
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