Hi everybody,
I am new here and would like to introduce myself. My name is Alexander, I am from the southern part of Germany. I have been collecting arcade stuff for about 15 years now, playing video games since the age of 9 or 10. When I started collecting my initial focus was on games I loved to play in the arcades (or as home computer conversion - there were not so many arcades around when I was a small boy. Maybe they only were out of my reach but - anyway, it was a great time and my hobby makes me remember theses days again and again).
Most of my favourite games are from Atari, Sega, IREM and Taito. As of today I have about 350 original pcbs specifically selected during the last one and a half decades. I think I have most of the games I "always wanted to have" but you discover new stuff all the time. I remember the great days I got hands on MR HELI, SPELUNKER, LODE RUNNER IV and BUBBLE BOBBLE.
Later I also started collecting dedicated arcade cabinets. In my gaming room there are around 20 machines including 2 pinballs. I am very proud of my ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE ROBOT MONSTERS which was imported from the US. Also love my CRAZY TAXI, OUT RUN and XYBOTS. Not to forget all the others.
BTW: This board was recommended by Andreas Kraemer aka Speleo_de. I hope to find some missing rare items with the help of this community. I also hope to help one or another member with some missing parts. Will also try to get rid of some double or no longer needed pcbs/projects and cabinets here as well.
Some of you might know me from ebay (spooky_mulder_1).
I look forward to talking to you.
Take care!
Alexander
