Archon's Turtles In Time Conversaion Project

Archon_Turtle · 02-08-2011, 12:16 AM

So as you may know, Turtles in Time is really really hard to find. Even harder if you want it in good shape. Klov.com rates the game a 12 out of 100 for rarity (100 being most common).

Anyway, I've wanted a Turtles In Time 4-player upright for a long long time, but have never been able to find one in good enough shape that is close enough to me.

Then today I see this on ebay:

When suddenly I am reminded that I purchased a working Turtles In Time JAMMA board several years ago:

So I swoop down on the Side Art, since complete sets INCLUDING the control panel overlay are few and far between.

On a lark, I then do a quick search for a Turtle in Time marquee. And low and behold there is one for pretty cheap! Swoop!

"But Archon, you still don't have a cabinet!"

Well friends, the cool thing about all of the 4-Player Konami Titles (TMNT, TMNT:Turtles In Time, The Simpsons, Sunset Riders, G.I. Joe, X-men) is that they ALL use the exact same cabinet.

So I get on the horn with a few distributors I know, and it turns out that there is a guy in Los Angeles proper with a Sunset Riders cabinet. It is currently sight unseen, but I am going to be checking it out in the next couple days. If it is indeed still in a 4-player konami, I'm nabbing that bastard.

Costs so far (will keep this updated):

NOS Side Art + Control Panel Overlay: $300
Marquee: $20
JAMMA Board: $0 (Already had it in the collection)
4-Player Konami Cabinet: $400

02-08-2011, 12:16 AM	#1
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	Archon's Turtles In Time Conversaion Project So as you may know, Turtles in Time is really really hard to find. Even harder if you want it in good shape. Klov.com rates the game a 12 out of 100 for rarity (100 being most common). Anyway, I've wanted a Turtles In Time 4-player upright for a long long time, but have never been able to find one in good enough shape that is close enough to me. Then today I see this on ebay: When suddenly I am reminded that I purchased a working Turtles In Time JAMMA board several years ago: So I swoop down on the Side Art, since complete sets INCLUDING the control panel overlay are few and far between. On a lark, I then do a quick search for a Turtle in Time marquee. And low and behold there is one for pretty cheap! Swoop! "But Archon, you still don't have a cabinet!" Well friends, the cool thing about all of the 4-Player Konami Titles (TMNT, TMNT:Turtles In Time, The Simpsons, Sunset Riders, G.I. Joe, X-men) is that they ALL use the exact same cabinet. So I get on the horn with a few distributors I know, and it turns out that there is a guy in Los Angeles proper with a Sunset Riders cabinet. It is currently sight unseen, but I am going to be checking it out in the next couple days. If it is indeed still in a 4-player konami, I'm nabbing that bastard. Costs so far (will keep this updated): NOS Side Art + Control Panel Overlay: $300 Marquee: $20 JAMMA Board: $0 (Already had it in the collection) 4-Player Konami Cabinet: $400 Last edited by Archon_Turtle; 02-11-2011 at 10:21 PM.