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« on: January 10, 2011, 05:46:52 pm »
Never was that interested in bowlers but this thing is cool.  Should have it restored by the summer.

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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2011, 06:48:30 pm »
Cool Brian! Is that where the idea from that old computer game 'Elf Bowling' came from?
Anyone remember Elf Bowling? I think I got a floppy disc around here somewhere with it on it.
I would like to have a bowler game, but just don't know where I'd put it until I get the other 30+ projects done
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2011, 07:33:15 pm »
Really nice,  how long is the alley?  What is the ball made of wood or hard rubber?
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« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2011, 10:27:55 pm »
LOL Tom... I played that game.. then there was a virus warning about the game and I stopped using it..
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2011, 10:48:47 pm »
Very cool bowler, congrats!!
Yep, had the PC game. 5 1/4" floppy. 386 recommended. Those were the days. Was a happy camper when I got my acoustic modem working.
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2011, 07:11:19 am »
Welcome to the Bowling Leagues.
and elf bowling is still around.
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2011, 07:37:37 am »
Very cool game.  It is similar to a Bally All Star.  The Midget is harder to control the ball.  Hard to get strikes or pick up spares.  Great find.

Where did you find it and what did it go for?
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2011, 01:16:28 pm »
I got it in the Buffalo arear for Approx $350.00  I got almost everything to work properly on a dime.  I  need to build 2 new legs and a plexiglass Cowl  to protect the bowling pins.  Any help out there?  I have never restored a Bowler/

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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2011, 03:34:07 pm »
That's a good price.  I could've picked one up complete for $500.00, but I didn't get it.  I've been looking for one for awhile.  Parts are hard to come by.  Odd sizes.  You'd have to make the legs and hood.
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2011, 07:57:59 pm »
I believe there was aguy inside at the Chicago Show that had 2 of them restored for sale. If you can find out who he was, may be a good resource for parts or information.
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