Rocket City Pinball
Rocket City Pinball
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Aftermarket pinball mods,

custom 3-D printed parts,

& original game room photography


Contact me to purchase!

Aftermarket pinball mods,

custom 3-D printed parts,

& original game room photography


Contact me to purchase!

As Featured at Pinball Expo 2020!

Rocket City Pinball segment, as broadcast

This video is straight from the Pinball Expo 2020 broadcast, and includes:

  • Segment intro by Rob Berk & David Fix 
  • Rocket City Pinball presentation, including biography / personal pinball history, genesis of the Custom Colored Post idea, and variations/examples
  • Post-segment discussion with Rob Berk & David Fix

Duration: 23 minutes

Abbreviated & Updated Presentation

This video is shortened to include only the genesis of the Custom Colored Posts idea and the assorted variations / examples, with updated images to show the latest design & new available colors.

Duration: 15 minutes


Product Gallery

Product List

Colored Posts

3D printed plastic posts to refresh & personalize your playfield -- choose trim/accent colors to really make them pop! Rocket City Pinball has designed a custom 3D model post and refined the specific print parameters to maximize its smoothness and shine. Height note: Posts/prices shown are 1" short posts; add $0.25 each for 1-1/16" (replaces standard star posts) or 1-1/8" (tall posts). Special filaments & multi-color posts priced higher.

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Golden Posts

$1.25

For games with gold art or trim; also perfectly matches old games with yellowed plastics & clearcoat! Suggestions:

  • Paragon
  • Indiana Jones
  • TOTAN
  • Mata Hari
  • Theatre of Magic
  • Lord of the Rings
  • Champion Pub

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Caution Posts

$5.00

Perfect for Data East Jurassic Park or Road Show!  These posts require SIX filament changes and off-angle printing used to create the caution stripe effect.  (Note: DE JP uses 1-1/16" posts)

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Galactic Posts

$ 1.25

Printed from black filament infused with glitter flakes, which makes them twinkle like the stars! These aren't just light spots, they actually reflect light and shine, looking just like a starry night sky.  Photos don't do them justice; this video helps a little (https://youtu.be/KImDDkgYMe0) but they must be seen to be believed -- they look just like the night sky!   

Suggestions:

  • Any space-themed game!

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Rainbow Posts

$5.00

Because if I'm going to change filaments five times during a print, why not make the rainbow?? (1-1/16" height shown)

Suggestions:

  • Wizard of Oz (note: larger footprint than OEM skinny posts)

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Patriot Posts

$2.50

Created with American-themed games in mind, the printing process involves three filament changes (blue/white/red) to create the multicolor effect.

Suggestions:

  • Spirit of 76 / Pioneer
  • Freedom / Liberty Bell
  • Evel Knievel
  • Bobby Orr's Power Play
  • Freedom

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Fire Posts

$5.00

Created with Black Knight 2000 in mind, with its layered stripes.  Likely other uses too with these common colors.  

 (1-1/16" height shown) 

Want a different color combination? Inquire within!

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Tricolor Posts

$2.50

Get creative and make your own custom combination, using any colors you see on this page.

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Stoplight Posts

$2.50

Created with High Speed and The Getaway in mind, with their red/yellow/green traffic lights & targets.  The printing process involves three filament changes to create the multicolor effect.

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Wooden Posts

$ 1.25

Printed from plastic filament imbued with sawdust, for a look and feel of wood.  You can even sand and stain them to match your specific game!  Perfect for woodrails (particulary if stained to match) or games with wood included in the artwork.

Suggestions:

  • Woodrails!
  • Champion Pub
  • Fish Tales
  • Popeye Saves the Earth
  • Black Rose
  • Buccaneer / Ship Ahoy / High Seas

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Post Earrings!

$20

Let's not forget the Belles!  Customize your own Colored Post Earrings:

  • French Hook or Lever Back
  • Colored Posts of your choice
  • Top & bottom ornamental piece of your choice
  • Optional rubber; white or black

Details coming soon! 

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Copper Posts

$ 1.25

For games with bronze/copper art or trim.  Suggestions:

  • Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
  • Junkyard
  • Fire!
  • NBA Fastbreak
  • Fireball Classic
  • Orbitor 1
  • Mars Trek

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Silver Posts

$ 1.25

For games with silver/chrome accents or artwork.  Suggestions:

  • Pinbot
  • Bride of Pinbot
  • Xenon
  • Star Trek: TNG
  • Terminator 2
  • Demolition Man
  • Silverball Mania
  • Space Invaders

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Marble Posts

$ 1.25

Cool-white plastic with black flakes, to give the appearance of marble once printed.  Suggestions: ancient civilization themes like

  • Aquarius
  • Flying Chariots
  • Atlantis
  • Time Machine

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Black Posts

$1.00

Perfectly complements card game themes, space themes, and more!

  • Joker Poker
  • Royal Flush / Card Whiz
  • Drop-a-Card / Pop-a-Card
  • Jacks Open
  • Meteor
  • Galaxy
  • Black Hole
  • Orbit / Outer Space

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Bright Green Posts

$ 1.00

Suggestions:

  • Attack from Mars
  • Revenge from Mars
  • Elvira and the Party Monsters
  • Elvira: Scared Stiff
  • X-Files
  • TMNT (DE)
  • Ghostbusters

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Dark Green Posts

$ 1.00

Suggestions:

  • Volley
  • more ideas coming soon!

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Light Blue Posts

$ 1.00

Suggestions:

  • Orbit / Outer Space
  • Centigrade 37
  • Abra Ca Dabra
  • Meteor
  • Swords of Fury

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Purple Posts

$ 1.00

Suggestions:

  • X-Files
  • Elvira and the Party Monsters
  • Elvira: Scared Stiff
  • Ghostbusters
  • Circus Voltaire
  • Rick & Morty
  • Royal Flush / Card Whiz

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Orange Posts

$ 1.00

Suggestions:

  • Centigrade 37
  • Big Guns
  • FunHouse
  • Whirlwind
  • High Speed
  • Black Knight (1981)
  • Black Knight 2000


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Dark Gray Posts

$1.00

Suggestions:

  • Black Knight (1981)
  • High Speed

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Yellow Posts

$1.00

Suggestions:

  • Surfer / Surf Champ
  • Sky Kings
  • Volley
  • Centigrade 37
  • Practically every game from the 60s - 70s!

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Red Posts

$ 1.00

Suggestions:

  • Practically any game ever!

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Blue Posts

$1.00

Suggestions:

  • Volley
  • Surfer / Surf Champ
  • Pioneer / Spirit of 76 
  • Many more!

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White Posts

$1.00

Sure, opaque white posts are still readily available -- but if you're going for a multiple-color mashup which includes white, you'll want these just so all your posts match in shape/style.

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Conjoined "Siamese" Double Posts

$5.00

Replaces the hard-to-find Gottlieb C-17492 ... available in any color shown on this page, including white!  Add $1.50 for Premium colors (metallics, wood, marble).

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Teal Posts

$1.00

Suggestions:

  • Surfer / Surf Champ
  • Old Chicago

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Jade Posts

$1.25

Printed from a shiny metallic deep green filament.

Suggestions:

  • Coming soon!


Game Room Art by TurboFox Photography

Unique pinball & game room photography! First three items below display print type & pricing structure; subsequent items show available photos!

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Metal

Printed on 1/16" aluminum sheet using dye-sublimation, for a glossy, crisp image bursting with rich color. 

Includes bonded float mount for easy hanging and contemporary style.

  • 8x12 - $95
  • 12x18 - $145
  • 16x24 - $195
  • 20x30 - $275

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Canvas

Image printed on warp-resistant canvas, stretched over a wood frame with tightly folder corners.  Ready to hang with included sawtooth hanger; no framing required. 

  • 12x18 - $65
  • 14x20 - $95
  • 16x24 - $125
  • 20x30 - $165

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Matted Print

$25

Image printed on archival-quality photo paper at a professional lab; hand-matted by the artist onto pH neutral, acid-free mounting board.  Mat is a standard size for inexpensive & easy DIY framing (frame not included).

  • Print size: 8x12
  • Mat size: 11x14

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"That's No Moon..."

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Rick & Morty

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Game of Thrones

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"Greatest Escape"

Houdini
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"Appetite"

GnR
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"Unhappy Trees"

Wizard of Oz
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Centigrade 37

(left)
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Meteor

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"Friday Night Lights"

Slick Chick
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"Maximum Effort!"

Deadpool
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House of Horrors

Elvira
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"I Am Groot"

GotG
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Black Knight 2000

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The Hobbit

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"You Shall Not Post-Pass!"

Lord of the Rings
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Dodge City

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Space Shuttle

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Ship-Mates

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"You'll Never Catch Me, Copper!"

Police Force
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Joker Poker

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"Target Practice"

Target Alpha
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Centigrade 37

(center)
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"This is Madness!"

Medieval Madness
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Devil's Dare

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"Freakin' Sweet!"

Family Guy
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Indiana Jones

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Terminator 2

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Big Guns

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Star Trek

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Grand Prix

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Abra Ca Dabra

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"Orbital Velocity"

Orbit / Outer Space
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Mata Hari


Miscellaneous Products

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LightShields for Inserts

10 for $10

Errant light spilling into inserts from nearby bulbs can be annoying & distracting.  3D printed LightShields mounted under the playfield can reduce this effect -- install at a nearby screw under the playfield. Base includes two holes for flexibility in positioning, and shield itself is thin enough to trim material from its ends to provide clearance if necessary.  Sold in packs of 10 for $10.

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Scoop Bulb Covers (for DE Jurassic Park)

$25/set

3D printed from translucent filament which light up beautifully with whatever color bulb you choose. The raised designs representing the Bunker/Visitor Center, Control Room, and Power Shed are colored/painted black to contrast with the light. The covers are designed to fit snugly over a Comet non-ghosting 1SMD wedge bulb (included; can be omitted by request).  Specify bulb color(s) when ordering: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or natural white.

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White Wolf mod (for Game of Thrones or Bram Stoker's Dracula)

$25

Hand-painted details transform this pre-manufactured resin model into a white wolf for BSD, or Jon Snow's dire wolf, Ghost, for GoT! BSD: mount over ramps in front of the cemetery, or in back right corner. GoT Pro: mounts perfectly in back right corner, watching over your game. Screw mount on front right foot included (see photo); can be removed/reconfigured for other mounting methods/locations.

Measures ~3.5"L x 2.25"T x 1.5"W. 

GoT note: intended for GoT Pro; Prem/LE owners can mount elsewhere.

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Matchbox Jeep & Explorer Mounts (for DE Jurassic Park)

$15+

Custom 3D printed mounts for Matchbox Jurassic Park Ford Explorer tour vehicles & Jeeps -- perfectly sized to "drive" along the ramp!  Custom mount for each vehicle at each location:
"Upper" mount -- where plastic ramp converts into habitrail. Mount slides/clips onto the end of the plastic ramp, no drilling required!
"Lower" mount -- end of ramp at the left inlane. Mount attaches at the two existing screws holding the ramp protector.

Explorer: $15 each

Jeep: $10 each

Mounts: $15 each

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Colored Post Earrings!

$20

Let's not forget the Belles!  Customize your own Colored Post Earrings:

  • French Hook or Lever Back
  • Colored Posts of your choice
  • Top & bottom ornamental piece of your choice
  • Optional rubber; white or black

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EM Start Buttons

$7

Help out your guests by replacing the small metal start button on the coin door with this larger, more obvious one!  Intended for Gottlieb games.  Includes switch, housing, & mounting tape.  Discount for bulk purchase: $5 each for 4+

Contact Me

Rocket City Pinball

Titusville, Florida

About Me

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Andy Sokol

Aerospace engineer. 

Accomplished photographer.

  Enthusiastic pinballer.

Andy’s career and creativity converge in the world of the silverball, where he utilizes his engineering side to refurbish pinball machines, his artistic side to photograph them, and both sides to add a personal touch with tasteful modifications and creative repairs.  

Copyright © 2020 Rocket City Pinball & TurboFox Photography - All Rights Reserved.

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