AIRLINE PILOTS *the video* ...and other UK things...

[DarthNuno]

Back from few days in London...

Better than the simple...far better than the double... here's the *triple* whopper burger 



Ok...no jokes please 

Let's go -once again- to the biggest Arcade in London 



The FUNLAND is located in the Trocadero at Picadilly Circus / London.

And this time, I won't miss The game : AIRLINE PILOTS *deluxe* from SEGA 

Here's a quick video I've done 



I dunno why but I really like this game. So zen... so cool... I love it 

I already done many pictures of this Arcade in other post, so here's just few things...

This year, a second After Burner climax *deluxe* 



Once was not enough Ok... it's now possible to play in link mode 

The games are in very good condition ...



Some old school games inside these Jaleco cab' 



New dancing game with movements detection... impressive !



Now it's clear... I won't find a Dragon's Lair or a Pac Man up & running here 

But they are these beautiful games :







The new TEKKEN 6 :



A new Japanime shop, close to the entrance 



...and a lot of goodies   



I cannot resist. I bought this T-shirt 



WHat that ? Is it a burned screen ? 



The UK guys are really 'Space Invaders' addict... A true Pop-Icon 





There was also a very interesting game located in a shop called 'ZAVVA' (it was a VIRGIN MEGASTORE last year) :



A Galaxian by Namco 





YES NAMCO 



...but not a Japanese model, but a cab made in Italy under license :







I've checked on the back... but stickers or other identity sign...



Regarding the hardware, I would say it's a 48in1 pcb, but locked with only 9 games :



I hope some of our Italian members here will give us more details about F.LLI BERTOLINO 

[scr33n]

Yes Bruno,

Fratelli Bertolino s.r.l. were the official italian distributor of Atari arcades in the 80's.

I remember Asteroids with Bertolino's logo in the marquee 

But is very strange to find a Galaxians Bertolino's cab in UK 

This is an old old old game flyers:



 

[amadama]

Hi Bruno,
Great pics and video. Did you buy the Airline Pilots game? I regret not buying one of those last year. Someone close to my house was selling one for about $900.

[Sonic 1992]

Hey Bruno!!!   Sounded like a great fun trip!!!

I just found those goodies too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!          I found them a new home right away!!!!

[level42]

Thanks for the pics my friend !!!

Yes I love Airline Pilots too (and so does my son)!!! For those interested, there is one of them at the arcade in Scheveningen, Holland: http://www.funland.nl

I always play it when we're there. It's amazing how this cab makes you feel you're really moving with a very heavy airplane, while there is NO movement at all !  Must be the extra side monitors.

About the Galaxian: I WANT IT, I WANT IT !!! That's the COOLEST looking Galaxian ever !!! Someone HAS to scan this artwork, it's unique !!!!

I've already posted some pics on BYOAC of that same machine. Did you ask if they would sell it ??
I would immediatly kick out the 48in1 and put a real Galaxian board in there....

I would hate to have to play it with buttons though. My current Galaxian has the usual 2-way stick and it works great. I actualy remember being very annoyed by the two-button controls way back in the 80's when I found a machine that used that to play Galaxian. I remember thinking "What the f..k is this "

Still, I love that machine.....it's absolutely gorgeous !!!!

[DarthNuno]

Yes I love Airline Pilots too (and so does my son)!!! For those interested, there is one of them at the arcade in Scheveningen, Holland: http://www.funland.nl

Coool... I'll contact them... and ask if they plan to sell it... who knows 

Regarding that beautiful Galaxian... because It's in a HUGE shop (I even guess it's the biggest 'ex-Virgin Megastore' in London  ), there was only the shop assistants and of course... no person in charge at all  But I have an other way to contact them  Wait & See then 

Of course I played on it... and I agree with you ... playing Galaxian with only buttons was very ...hum... weird 

[DarthNuno]

It seems that someone is trying to reproduce the side art, following this picture 



..coming from here.

[Dexter]

Found this here in Oz

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Original-Midways-GALAXIAN-Fully-Serviced-Collectable_W0QQitemZ180234542497QQihZ008QQcategoryZ3945QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is it the same ?

[Giddygoon]

Hi everyone!


That Namco Galaxian, Is hired out to Zavvi AKA Virgin Megastore! I know because I used to be supervisor there, they also used to have five cocktail table in the basement from the same company, one of them was scramble.

I will see if I can get the hire company number and pass it on to you!

[DarthNuno]

Hi everyone!


That Namco Galaxian, Is hired out to Zavvi AKA Virgin Megastore! I know because I used to be supervisor there, they also used to have five cocktail table in the basement from the same company, one of them was scramble.

I will see if I can get the hire company number and pass it on to you!

Great  If I can buy it, I promise to do a *mega* UK roadtrip with amazing pictures of the game in the center/street of London   

[level42]

Hi everyone!


That Namco Galaxian, Is hired out to Zavvi AKA Virgin Megastore! I know because I used to be supervisor there, they also used to have five cocktail table in the basement from the same company, one of them was scramble.

I will see if I can get the hire company number and pass it on to you!

Great  If I can buy it, I promise to do a *mega* UK roadtrip with amazing pictures of the game in the center/street of London   

But, but, I wanted it first 

[polaris]

Nuno
for information, virgin has sold their record shop chain . all of them are now Zavvi stores.
and please i must find you somewhere nicer to eat than burger king 

[DarthNuno]

Back from an other trip (not road) in UK 

I'm a fan of BK (Opps sorry Polaris  but there's no BK in Belgium  ) and also a big *Starbucks coffee* fan   



...I cannot resist too 

OK, still nice Retro T-shirts...



...of course, I had to buy fews... for the new road trip to come 



Still useful to look around. See these stairs ... and the lamps inside ...



It could be a nice addition for the upcoming v 

Let's check what's new in the FUNLAND :



The new Sega Rally 3, very fun 



Not new, but I have to test that Out Run2 ...



...in order to compare the gameplay with mine.

Still the same Guitar Freaks game... at the same location 

(it reminds me I still have to check my GF cab  )



The famous AIRLINE PILOTS 







A brand new music game : UBB€at 



It's like a DDR game, but you play music with your fingers...



...on very small buttons/screens :



Yes... one button = one mini screen... Impressive!   

Sad to see so many games... and no one for playing them   



Just at the exit of the FunLand, a nice Japanese store, with lot of Mario, Sonic, and manga stuff 



HUm ... one Music Hall later (don't laugh please.... it's for my wife  ) ...



The fantastic toy shop -> FORBIDDEN PLANET  You must go there 

Wanna buy this R2-D2 projector (1700£) or this Falcon Millennium remote controller ?



A good surprise during this few days UK trip : The non permanent museum called 'Movieum' :

Movieum goes behind-the-scenes of the British film industry showcasing the great UK talent that has produced some of the world's most famous movies

A set from the Star Wars episode 4... I'm in   


 
I want this in my Game Room 



"I'm the law"... and the real bike used on the moive   



Full size , of course   







Do you remember KRULL   



A cartoon section...



Did you say the Dragon's Lair or Space Ace original cells are expensive ? Check this out ...



Remember the Galaxian in the ZAVVI few month ago Remember 



... well, it's not here anymore... See 



I've asked to the employees, but they don't know what where the cab is now 

Anyway... it was a short but very fun UK Trip (but too much rain IMO  ) 

 

[polaris]

oh no i cant believe the cab has gone, i hope the shopfitters took it and didn't trash.
i cant believe the coincidence , i was working in leicester square on tuesday and wednesday, just missed each other   
 i could have bought you some nice food   
 

[DarthNuno]

i cant believe the coincidence , i was working in leicester square on tuesday and wednesday, just missed each other   
 

Arg... too bad  but... maybe a meeting for the atei2009 in January ?