Showcasing that nice Ghosts ‘n Goblins bootleg bezel (here) got me thinking about the control panel overlay. I was pretty sure I had one, so I dug through my stash of artwork and pulled out this little gem, a bootleg Ghosts ‘n Goblins cpo. Not quite a matching set… (more…)

Of all the funky Willis control panel overlays that exist, this has got to be my all time favorite. The fabulous 70’s color scheme with swirls and patterns that jump right out of the famous sesame street 12345 song. You just can’t go wrong with this particular piece of arcade nostalgia. (more…)

A big thanks to Preston of nocashvalue fame for sending me these scans from Play Meter Magazine about the Video Outpost. (more…)

I was checking out a link to the blog nocashvalue that Preston posted over at coinopspace, a fantastic forum for arcade game enthusiasts. The link showcases a scanned article from Play Meter which reveals a little history about the part supplier WICO. We all know WICO for the famous 4 way joystick that was used on so many classic games, so it is interesting to learn a little more about the company and its contributions to our beloved hobby. You can read the WICO article over at Preston’s blog. Check it out!