TRIVIA:Lethal Weapon 3 features speech clips from actors Mel Gibson and Joe Pesci who starred in the Lethal Weapon films. The game features a player's choice of 3 high-energy background musical scores to hear during play- two of them by ZZ Top and C&C Music Factory
Backglass on this game (mylar translite behind clear tempered glass) is in very good condition. Only a few tiny pinhole marks are present on the back side- mostly near the upper left corner- from normal use/handling over the years- but these are very small and inconspicuous and don't detract from the overall look of the backglass artwork. (see images below). Black plastic trim on the backglass edges is all original, clean, and in great shape.
Playfield on this game is in overall excellent condition from top to bottom. It features the factory original clearcoat finish which helps preserve and protect the artwork and it's surface. There are no obvious signs of "wear" spots currently present in the artwork that many popular used games often have from years of hard play and neglect- this game has honestly been preserved extremely well over the years- a very "low mileage" example. Some small signs of wear were starting to develop around the edges of some of the light "inserts" (or "lenses") on the playfield around the "Uzi" gun and were lightly touched up. But no damage was present to any of the actual artwork or lettering on the inserts themselves- something that is very common to find on most average or heavily-used Lethal Weapon 3 games. This game's playfield has been preserved very well in relation to most average Lethal Weapon 3 games still in circulation. Original factory Mylar covering is still present in the pop bumpers area is in great shape.
Playfield plastics are all present and in good condition. A few have had some cracks, breaks, or chips from use over the years (common on all pinball games), but we have cleaned these up to make them less conspicuous and give a more original "factory" appearance, whereever possible. All plastics have been cleaned- top and bottom sides- and installed and secured with brand new nylock nuts, just like originally designed.
All mechanisms on the playfield (including kickers, bumpers, flippers, drop target units, and more) have all been painstakingly overhauled and reconditioned/restored to new condition for good looks and proper reliable operation. Brand new drop targets with target decals have been installed in both drop target banks.
Here is a detailed list of work that has been done on this game, followed by more details on condition:
We have invested just over 40 hours in the restoration of this game.
Playfield top and bottom surfaces stripped of parts and assemblies for proper cleaning- right down to the bare wood and paint. Playfield surface hand cleaned and polished.
All playfield parts have been removed and hand cleaned, or replaced with brand new parts where necessary. This includes light bulbs, posts, ramps, pop bumpers, wireform ball guides, flipper assembiles, under-playfield ramps, target banks, bumper assemblies, lamp PC boards, ball trough and associated parts, and any other parts that are installed on the playfield.
All metal parts removed from playfield have been hand cleaned and polished for original bright shiny finish.
Metal posts polished/shined including hex posts and standoff posts used throughout playfield.
All playfield plastic posts cleaned by hand with detergent and brush to remove any wax, dirt, grime, or leftover cleaner. Worn or cracked posts replaced with brand new posts where necessary.
All playfield metal posts cleaned and polished for like-new look.
Both flipper assemblies have been removed, torn down, cleaned, and rebuilt with brand new rebuild kit to restore new operation and performance. New parts installed where necessary include new coil stops, coil plungers, nylon plunger sleeves, plunger links and roll pins, springs, and cranks. Flippers tuned and adjusted for optimum performance. They once again work like new!
Brand new nuts/screws installed throughout playfield for plastics, rails, assemblies, etc. to restore new appearance.
Full rubber ring kit installed on playfield, including all regular round rings, flipper rings, and post bumpers.
All light bulbs on top and bottom of playfield, and elsewhere in game, removed, cleaned, and replaced. Brand new light bulbs used as replacements for old worn, discolored, or burned out bulbs and flasher bulbs.
All light bulb inserts (or "lenses") in playfield surface cleaned and polished for maximum shine and light penetration.
Brand new chrome steel pinballs installed in game (game uses three total).
Playfield flat plastics (screened artwork) all removed, cleaned, and replaced. Cracked or chipped plastics repaired/refinished as required.
Fender washers installed under top and bottom edges of slingshot bumper plastics to protect them from cracking/breaking from airborne balls.
New standup targets installed for 4-bank skill shot targets. Original targets and assembly are discontinued, so these were upgraded using later-model Bally/Williams style targets with similar design.
Score and instruction cards have both been reproduced for clean clear looks, and hard-laminated for durability, and to prevent against damage in the future- these look great!
Both slingshot bumper assemblies have had their detector switches removed and hand-cleaned with tarnish remover for nice bright brass shine!
New coil sleeves installed in coil devices (flippers, kickers, bumpers, etc.) to restore like-new operation and add reliability.
Solder joints on light bulb, motor-control and driver PC boards under playfield all reflowed and reinforced with fresh solder to prevent cracks and intermittent operation in the future.
Inside and outside of main cabinet and backbox completely stripped of parts, cleaned, parts individually hand cleaned, and reassembled.
Coin door fully overhauled, all parts cleaned/replaced. Metal parts repainted in original semi-gloss enamel paint. It once again looks new!
All electronics (PC boards) in backbox cleaned, checked, and tested for proper operation and good looks (no burned connectors, etc.) Fuses all removed, checked, and proper values verified- replaced where necessary.
New remote-mount battery holder with quick-disconnect installed for MPU board in backbox. This prevents damage to the valuable MPU board from accidental battery discharge or leakage, which can destroy the board. Batteries are now mounted off-board and risk of damage is eliminated. Brand new fresh batteries installed.
Backglass translite (artwork) removed and glass cleaned/polished (both sides). Translite cleaned/polished (both sides). Molding pieces cleaned and reassembled.
New coils installed in various devices, as required.
General illumination connectors replaced at transformer and in cable to backbox insert panel to improve connections and reduce heat buildup. Heavy-duty trifurcon pins used in new connectors.
Legs and leg bolts removed, cleaned, and repainted for original look.
List of New Parts on This Game:
A lot of large and small parts are typically replaced anytime a game is fully restored like this one, and this list may not reflect all of the actual parts used in the process, so should be considered an incomplete or "partial" list. Shipping/freight costs for obtaining many of the parts listed below may also not be included, so would be considered additional costs invested.
NOTE: ("NOS" means "New Old Stock", and indicates a part that is of original manufacture, new (never used), and authentic (not a reproduction, look-alike, or "aftermarket" part). Most "NOS" parts are discontinued and no longer available from the manufacturer, and can consequently be very hard to find, or expensive if they can be found.)
$9.60 value: New light bulbs installed throughout game, as required.
$7.09 value: New playfield hardware (nuts/screws, etc.) installed throughout game, as required.
Playfield during restoration. Playfield removed, completely stripped of all parts- top and bottom sides- cleaned, polished, restored, and ready to be put back in the game and reassembled. Many more days of work to go from here!
Detail- lower playfield area. Note the excellent condition of the original playfield finish in this game. This game has been very well preserved over it's lifetime and obviously never subjected to harsh conditions or excessive play- a very "low mileage" game.
Note new protective fender washers under the top and bottom edges of the slingshot bumpers. Also the new white rubber rings. This game originally shipped from the factory with black rings, but the white just look better on most games and give more "bounce" so we've opted for these on this great-looking game. Note also that we have removed and done-away with the short black post bumpers that are typically on the lower half of most metal posts on Data East games. These bumpers were only used by Data East and tend to absorb ball energy and slow down the play of the game, so we've removed these and noticed a substantial improvement in ball speed and overall game play.
Another view of the lower playfield looking across to the left.
Detail- right side of playfield. Both drop target banks and plunger lane exit seen here.
Note the brand new white drop targets that have been installed (including drop target decals).
Detail- left side of playfield. Left eject hole, skill shot target bank, and ramp entrances seen here. Skill shot targets (4 total) were replaced with brand new green "3D" targets, as original yellow targets were broken and no longer available new. Same look and functionality- just brand new, and a different color!
Detail- upper right playfield area. Center drop target bank, pop bumpers, and left lanes seen here.
Detail- upper left corner of playfield. This is the "ICS Building". Completing both drop target banks lights the up-kicker in the building for Multiball play- shoot here when flashing!
Note the finish on the stainless steel ramp that leads up and around the building- no unsightly ball marks or signs of use on this unit- fully restored!
Detail- upper right corner of playfield. Top 9-1-1 rollover lanes and pop bumpers seen here. Complete rollovers to advance bonus multiplier. Great condition here- one of the most high-traffic areas on any game, but well-preserved. This game has a protective Mylar covering around the pop bumpers to protect the playfield finish.
Playfield underside- flippers area.
Note the cleanliness of the components and entire underside of the wood playfield. Everything you see here has been removed from the game, reconditioned, rebuilt, and reinstalled- just like they did at the factory when the game was new. Super-clean and gorgeous.
Under-playfield view- top section of playfield.
Again here, note the "like-new" cleanliness of playfield and components.
Cabinet/Backbox:
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Game overall view.
Main cabinet- right side.
A few minor nicks, chips, and scratches have been touched up on this, and other exterior surfaces of this used reconditioned game- most of which have been along the edges of the cabinet surfaces and all very minor (superficial scuffs and abrasions from below-average use/handling over the years).
Main cabinet- left side. Great shape here as well. A few small minor superficial blemishes were touched up in some areas here as well. Wear marks under the legs- from normal use over the years- were also touched up and repainted, and these signs of use are not visible when the legs are mounted on the game. The brand new leg protector pads also help to cover these areas and protect against any future wear from the legs.
Backbox- front and right sides. Overall great condition. A few nicks and scuffs were touched up here as well- most confined to small chips on the edges of the backbox. Note that the entire front "surround" of the backbox has been repainted with matching blue gloss enamel for a "day one" fresh new look.
Backbox front and left sides. Also in great overall condition, with a few minor touch-ups done.
Main cabinet front, coin door. Great shape here, with only one small superficial blemish area just under the gun- some paint that was marred probably from the removal of a previous operator's sticker. This spot is in an inconspicuous area and is only cosmetic.
Note fully restored coin door. Coin door has been fully removed, disassembled into every conceivable part, nut, and screw. Metal parts have been cleaned and repainted with original style semi-gloss black enamel. And all parts reassembled like new again.
Backbox insert (light) panel. Note the cleanliness of the panel here, which is behind the backglass art. No signs of stains, smoke, or nicotene- all fresh like "day one" new.
Translite- back side. Translite in this game is an original- not an aftermarket reproduction. It has only a few tiny superficial "pinhole" type marks on the back side from normal handling/use over the years, which are not obvious and are actually so small that they don't even show up in the digital image seen here- very minor.
Backbox interior. Also very clean. All circuit boards in excellent condition with no burned connectors or wiring. Note remote-mount battery kit installed for MPU board (mounted in top right corner of insert panel).
Main cabinet interior. Entire cabinet interior was stripped of parts for complete cleaning. All parts were removed, including transformer, wiring harnesses, hardware, and more. All parts fully cleaned, reconditioned, and reinstalled. Interior side walls of cabinet have been repainted with a fresh coat of matching gloss blue enamel paint, for a "day one" new look.
Like all pinballs we sell, this machine also comes complete with fully functional coin door & mechanisms with all parts present and working, and full game manual and schematics (wiring diagrams) for this game.
For our local customers, game sale includes delivery, setup, and a full warranty on parts and labor, at no additional charge.
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