The Pinball Compendium 1982 to Present, page 153 Based on the many other serial numbers identified in this production run, we have labeled this game as Early Production. Also pictured in this listing is the upper playfield from the game with serial number 060031 which has the single red arrow. The game in the manufacturer's flyer has a ramp decal showing the single red arrow while all regular production examples in this listing show the two yellow arrows on this ramp. The upper right ramp decal is one red arrow, not two yellow arrows. Some of the Daleks are a different color with different ball colors. The doctor's cape in center playfield is a solid color, not tartan. It has several artistic differences as compared to the production playfield, including: In this listing is a playfield identified to us as a prototype "machine number 2". If anyone knows of additional ways to positively identify retrofits, please contact us. Thus, perhaps one could look for any irregular cuts or glue remnants. He said that Williams had glued the stationary Dalek he ad onto the bo dy, therefore the kits had to "unglue" or cut the he ad off, and that it was complained that Williams had used too much glue. We asked Pfutz if he was aware of a way for new owners of this game to discern if their moving Dalek he ad came from the factory that way or was retrofitted. The wiring and software for this feature was left intact, and this has allowed game owners to reinstall the missing components, either by purchasing after-market kits or by purchasing the components individually, to again make the Dalek he ad move from side to side. As a cost saving measure, once regular production began, the motor and front-facing opto for this movement were removed, resulting in the Dalek he ad being stationary (non-moving) on production games. Up to this point in manufacture, the Dalek he ad in the backbox topper moved from side to side. These shorter flippers have a lightning bolt design embossed on the top of them.ĭesigner Bill Pfutzenreuter told us that about a dozen (or less) sample games were made, followed by approximately 100 prototype games, before regular production began. This was a change implemented by Williams management to hopefully shorten game time and increase earnings. The two flippers at the bottom of the playfield are slightly shorter than Williams' standard-size flippers. Dalek backbox topper lights up (and its he ad moves from side to side on some games. In its middle-position (Level 2), five round white standup targets are accessible, and when in its upper position (Level 3), three flyaway targets are accessible. The Time Expander mini-playfield raises and lowers during play: It its lowest position (Level 1), the kick-out holes are accessible. View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database () (External site)įlippers (3), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (13), Flyaway targets (3), Kick-out holes (2), 6-bank drop targets (1), Ramps (2), Multiball. Midway Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Incorporated, Internet Pinball Machine Database: Midway 'Doctor Who'
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