Comments on: Finding an arcade gem in the comments section of Rotheblog

By: Roger F

Roger F — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:37:56 +0000

Hello all, I just ran into a Mad Planets for free last month. The cab was in ok shape but the owner broke off a few caps off the switching power supply. The 3.6v battery on the main PCB had leaked down the board which forced me to fix traces as well as a battery replacement. The 20 pin connection ribbon was a mess as well as the transformer and the chassis. With all the issues fixed it runs like a champ.I found some very cool information on this arcade game. I have the bill of sale from 1985 when it sold for $212. It came from Bally’s Aladdin’s Castle #44. The funny part is I went to Aladdin’s a number of times as a kid for my birthday. The coolest part was what I found under the Transformer. When I removed the transformer to fix it I found a token from Aladdins. I was in shock when I picked it up and noticed the castle on the face of the coin. I wanted to share my Mad Planets story with you guys.

By: Spriggy

Spriggy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:05:37 +0000

Some good points made by both of you. Of course … a moonscape based sideart could have looked classic and really finished of the cab completely, but I like the idea that the cpo, bezel marquee are quite detailed (especially that moon) yet that completely primary school based sideart seems to still fit into the theme and somehow work. Mix of 70′s & 80′s

I like that!!!

By: Chris Moore

Chris Moore — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:53:07 +0000

I too like the triangles, but I agree that it could have been so much more. Let’s just say they spent the time creating a great game and had very little time remaining to finish up the side art!

By: Jeff Rothe

Jeff Rothe — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:07:15 +0000

Sprig, I am ok with the blue and red triangled pattern, but you don’t think this machine would have been drop dead gorgeous with a moon scape on there with the Mad Planets ship? Something similar in tone to the overlay or marquee, working in those same colors?

By: Spriggy

Spriggy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:52:41 +0000

Is nice … Yes!

Always loved the look of the MP. And althouhg that sideart is so simple … it really works imo.

By: Bill Jr. (audiomidiman)

Bill Jr. (audiomidiman) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:10:26 +0000

Flash magnifies all the blemishes. This thing in person was worthy enough to go right into my game room without being cleaned. I’d actually eat off this one. Always enjoyable to buy a game that doesn’t stink of nicotine or nasty from mouse droppings.