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Here are the yearly highlights of creations designed and made by Swinks Pinball. Swinks Pinball is almost done with renovations and is getting back into production of reproduction parts and mods as of Feb 2025.

2025 Highlights

Free downloadable 3d print files from makerworld

Add an Action Button to a Non Action Button game for a mod

Add an Action Button to a Non Action Button game for a mod

Check out this link as have made a number of mods and tools free to print for yourself.


Makerworld - Swinks Files

Add an Action Button to a Non Action Button game for a mod

Add an Action Button to a Non Action Button game for a mod

Add an Action Button to a Non Action Button game for a mod

Check out Kit Builds in the Manual section to learn how to do this easily.


GB Storage Facility Mod

Add an Action Button to a Non Action Button game for a mod

GB Storage Facility Mod

Last batch for 2025 of the GB Storage Facility Mod for Premium / LE has been finished and sold out.


Decals In

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

GB Storage Facility Mod

New Decals for 2025. For those collecting the limited annual release - this is the 4th year edition - this is the "Navy Blue" 2025 release, free with any purchase.

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

1st batch for 2025 already sold out (end of Feb) and will start another batch soon so email to reserve.


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2024 Highlights

Stern - Target Airball Controller

Stern - Target Airball Controller

Stern - Target Airball Controller

A collaboration between PinMonk and Swinks results in a new and better version of the target bracket that lifts the target up 2mm and tilts it forward 5 degrees greatly reducing airballs.

Email to purchase

Doctor Who - Whomobile Kit

Stern - Target Airball Controller

Stern - Target Airball Controller

Kit Comprises of : 2 x Whomobile Vehicles, 2 x Ramp Whomobile Mounts, a few bolts and allen key. The Whomobiles do need to be painted by the customer as these are a kit. Contact use if you would like to be added to the list for a next possible run.

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CFTBL - Snackbar Mods

Stern - Target Airball Controller

Doctor Who - MPF Opto Channel

Last Run for 2024






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Doctor Who - MPF Opto Channel

Foo Fighters - Cast Metal and Resin Slingshot Cover set

Doctor Who - MPF Opto Channel

This is an updated Swinks Design that separates the opto light beams from each other and strengthened so not to warp. We received 10 which sold instantly - have another 10 on their way.


Email to Reserve one

Foo Fighters - Cast Metal and Resin Slingshot Cover set

Foo Fighters - Cast Metal and Resin Slingshot Cover set

Foo Fighters - Cast Metal and Resin Slingshot Cover set

A Contract Design for Hooked on Pinball - is a beautiful addition to the game.




Order from Hooked on Pinball

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

Foo Fighters - Cast Metal and Resin Slingshot Cover set

Foo Fighters - Cast Metal and Resin Slingshot Cover set

Have a few in stock - so send us a message to grab one while there is stock.


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Ghostbusters - Flat Iron Mod

Storage Facility Mod (Premium / LE)

Ghostbusters - Flat Iron Mod

Have a few in stock - so send us a message to grab one while there is stock.


Email to Reserve a Mod

Storage Facility Mod (Pro)

Storage Facility Mod (Premium / LE)

Ghostbusters - Flat Iron Mod

2024 production made and sold very quickly - send us a message if you would like to reserve one for 2025


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Storage Facility Mod (Premium / LE)

Storage Facility Mod (Premium / LE)

Storage Facility Mod (Premium / LE)

2024 production made and sold very quickly - send us a message if you would like to reserve one for 2025


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Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Drop Target Dye Colouring Guide

Storage Facility Mod (Premium / LE)

2024 production made and sold very quickly - send us a message if you would like to reserve one for 2025


Email to get on the List

Drop Target Dye Colouring Guide

Drop Target Dye Colouring Guide

Drop Target Dye Colouring Guide

In the manual section of this site, under Kit Builds is a document I created to show you how to dye colour drop targets.


Check out "How To" Document

centre Cabinet Jack Kit

Drop Target Dye Colouring Guide

Drop Target Dye Colouring Guide

The Centre Cabinet Jack Kit is now available for quick and easy lifting for adjusting game levels. More info can be found under the Kit Build sections on the Manuals Page.

Email to get more information

2023 Highlights

Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Proto's designed, made and sent out to testers.






Email to Get on the List

Ghostbusters - Flat Iron Mod

Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Now available in 2 versions Suit Pro and another to suit Premium / LE. Each version is lit within and placed over the RHS captive ball area. The mod adds that city feeling to the game and enhances the world under glass feeling.

EMAIL to get on the list

Ghostbusters - Library Mod

Ghostbusters - Fire House Mod

Ghostbusters - Library Mod

Suit Pro / Premium / LE. 

Production wait list is open to place an order. Each version is lit from within and suits all level of games adding atmosphere to your game. 



EMAIL to get on the list

Ghostbusters - Sky Mod

Foo Fighters - Pro Area 51 Building Mod

Ghostbusters - Library Mod

Suit Pro / Premium / LE. Production wait list is open to place an order. Replaces Ghost Trap floating in the sky. Storm cloud lights up randomly to give the effect of ghosts in the sky.


EMAIL to get on the list

Foo Fighters - Pro Area 51 Building Mod

Foo Fighters - Pro Area 51 Building Mod

Foo Fighters - Pro Area 51 Building Mod

Suit Pro ONLY. 

Production wait list is open to place an order. Still a work in progress.



EMAIL to get on the list

Foo Fighters - UFO Mod

Foo Fighters - Pro Area 51 Building Mod

Foo Fighters - Pro Area 51 Building Mod

Suit Pro / Premium / LE. Production wait list is open to place an order. simple mounting and supplied with 2 different mounts to make the UFO look like it is diving or pulling up and you can lock in any rotation position and is lit.

EMAIL to get on the list

Foo Fighters - tri Bot Mod (Flying)

Foo Fighters - Tri Bot Mod (Standing)

Foo Fighters - Tri Bot Mod (Standing)

Suit Pro / Premium / LE. Production wait list is open to place an order. Legs all swung back couple with a higher mount gives the effect of Bot flying through the game.



EMAIL to get on the list

Foo Fighters - Tri Bot Mod (Standing)

Foo Fighters - Tri Bot Mod (Standing)

Foo Fighters - Tri Bot Mod (Standing)

Suit Pro / Premium / LE. Production wait list is open to place an order. Legs spread out and a lower stand allow for mounting to a surface to give the appearance of Bot standing there.



EMAIL to get on the list

Foo Fighters - Rocket Bot Mod

Foo Fighters - Tri Bot Mod (Standing)

Foo Fighters - Rocket Bot Mod

Suit Pro / Premium / LE. Production wait list is open to place an order. Simple install and can lock in at various heights to give the effect of landing.



EMAIL to get on the list

Deadpool - Hellhouse Sign

007 - DB5 Interactive Shooter Knob

Foo Fighters - Rocket Bot Mod

Contract job - Contact HotMods / J85m on Pinside to order

007 - DB5 Interactive Shooter Knob

007 - DB5 Interactive Shooter Knob

007 - DB5 Interactive Shooter Knob

Contract job - Contact HotMods / J85m on Pinside to order

2022 - Highlights

CFTBL OPEN Sign Mod

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

OPEN Sign Mod is now in production with a active wait list to work through. It compliments the Snackbar Mod and flashes and stays lit when the Snackbar is open.

EMAIL to purchase

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

Making more Snackbar Mod v7's - if you are interested in one, send us a message to get on the wait list. 


Email to Purchase

CFTBL Poster Mod

CFTBL Snackbar Mod v7

Swinks Holo Decals

Poster Mods are being made again, so reach out if you would like one. More info can be found in the manual section for the Poster Mod.

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Swinks Holo Decals

CFTBL RHS Slingshot Decal and Whirlpool Decal

Swinks Holo Decals

When you purchase a mod or reproduction parts from Swinks Pinball directly you will get a free decal as a thanks for your support. The 1st of the collector range.

CFTBL RHS Slingshot Decal and Whirlpool Decal

CFTBL RHS Slingshot Decal and Whirlpool Decal

CFTBL RHS Slingshot Decal and Whirlpool Decal

$6 per decal set (Diver and Whirlpool OR Spell Creature and Whirlpool Decal Set). Or buy both sets for $10.

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Pin Ability Kit

CFTBL RHS Slingshot Decal and Whirlpool Decal

CFTBL RHS Slingshot Decal and Whirlpool Decal

In development is a kit that will fit to most pinballs allowing someone with a disability (missing a hand or arm) to now be able to play pinball.

Classic Stern Drop Target

Ghostbusters Pro Storage Facility Mod

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Roughly 500 x reproduction Tombstone Drop Targets have been sent out with some games getting over 1000 plays with no issues - these are performing well. $10 each and discount when you purchase more than 10 drops targets. 

Email To Order

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Ghostbusters Pro Storage Facility Mod

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Currently limited to 55 kits - (38 kits have been completed and sent) - have 3 in stock ready to send out.




Email to Purchase

Ghostbusters Pro Storage Facility Mod

Ghostbusters Pro Storage Facility Mod

Ghostbusters Pro Storage Facility Mod

Parts can be purchased directly from Shapeways and use the manual (in the manual section) to install into your Pro Ghostbuster game.

Molex 03-05-2242 Plugs

Godzilla Pop Bumper UFO

Ghostbusters Pro Storage Facility Mod

Molex has discontinued making these (male and female plugs) as these were obsolete items but Swinks has reverse engineered it and is now available. Search Swinks Reproduction of old parts made available again with the link below.

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Godzilla Pop Bumper UFO

Godzilla Pop Bumper UFO

Godzilla Pop Bumper UFO

Contracted by Hooked on Pinball to design his soon to be available high quality cast metal UFO Pop Bumper Mod.




Learn more

CFTBL - Tail Light Mod

Godzilla Pop Bumper UFO

Godzilla Pop Bumper UFO

This redesigned mod was proto-typed with 5 kits made and sold but deemed not viable so discontinued.

2021 - Highlights

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Currently limited to 55 kits - (24 kits completed 2021) active wait list, uses Stern available Proton Mount holes to accommodate the first mechanical ball interactive controllable mod, operate to block the outlanes with the game now more fun.

CFTBL Snackbar mod v7

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Did a small run of Snackbar Mod v7's

Mandalorian Shooter Knob

Ghostbusters Proton Gun Mod

Target Brackets Proved to Work very nicely in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Custom Shooter Knob for your game

Purchase the Part

Target Brackets Proved to Work very nicely in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Target Brackets Proved to Work very nicely in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Target Brackets Proved to Work very nicely in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Sick of Air-Balls - now you can upgrade you target bracket base mounts and heavily reduce the air-balls coming off these brackets


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04-10253 (lhs & rhs) Ball Bumper GuideS

Target Brackets Proved to Work very nicely in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

04-10253 (lhs & rhs) Ball Bumper GuideS

One side is No Longer Available - found in Monster Bash, NBA Fastbreak, Revenge From Mars, Champion Pub & Johny Mnemonic, Cirqus Voltaire

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C-972-3 Guide/s

Target Brackets Proved to Work very nicely in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

04-10253 (lhs & rhs) Ball Bumper GuideS

On a few SS Bally Games games the C-972-3 Ball Launch Arm required a guide, typically riveted in place or can be bolted in place


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Gottlieb Reproduction Parts - B-10808 & 10809

Gottlieb Reproduction Parts - B-10808 & 10809

Gottlieb Reproduction Parts - B-10808 & 10809

New Reproduction parts are now available - head to the EM section









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Ball Storage Tray

Gottlieb Reproduction Parts - B-10808 & 10809

Gottlieb Reproduction Parts - B-10808 & 10809

This is a free product (not to be on-sold) to store your pinball balls when you have work on your game and lift your playfield. I provide a number of free downloadable products which you can 3D print yourselves or order from Shapeways.

Download Free STL File

Custom Elvira Macabre Mobile

Gottlieb Reproduction Parts - B-10808 & 10809

Custom Elvira Macabre Mobile

Only 10 made in custom packaging - some still remaining - $50 each.





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Custom Elvira HotRod

Custom Elvira HotRod

Custom Elvira Macabre Mobile

Only 6 made in custom packaging - ALL SOLD OUT

2020 - Highlights

Banzai Run Ball Lifter

1980's Bally Drop Target Brackets

Extended Roll Over Buttons

2 versions complete and tested and reports are back that it fitted and functions well.

Purchase the Part

Extended Roll Over Buttons

1980's Bally Drop Target Brackets

Extended Roll Over Buttons

It was requested to supply custom 1mm longer roll over buttons to suit Hardtop games

Purchase the Parts

1980's Bally Drop Target Brackets

1980's Bally Drop Target Brackets

80's Bally Sling Shot Kicker Plastic Cap C-1062

Now available at Shapeways in lefts & rights and reinforced stronger versions

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80's Bally Sling Shot Kicker Plastic Cap C-1062

80's Bally Sling Shot Kicker Plastic Cap C-1062

80's Bally Sling Shot Kicker Plastic Cap C-1062

Design is completed and tested well and open for sale.




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Ghostbusters Library Steps Mod

80's Bally Sling Shot Kicker Plastic Cap C-1062

Ghostbusters Library Steps Mod

This little mod is available in 2 different designs, installed to the back of the library to stop ball hang-ups.

Download Free STL File

Get Smart - Homebrew

80's Bally Sling Shot Kicker Plastic Cap C-1062

Ghostbusters Library Steps Mod

I was asked to help and design files for a cool Cone of Silence mech for a new Homebrew - Get Smart.

Check it out on YouTube

Haunted Mansion - Homebrew

Haunted Mansion - Homebrew

Haunted Mansion - Homebrew

I helped out the Dutch Homebrew crew "The Pinball Amigos" with designing and suppling them parts for a custom bashable Fireplace mech for their game.

2019 - Highlights

Classic Stern Plastic Pop Bumpers

Classic Stern Plastic Pop Bumpers

Classic Stern Plastic Pop Bumpers

These parts have been made and checked against NOS and can confirm all parts are interchangeable.

Purchase the Parts

Doctor Who Opto Carrier

Classic Stern Plastic Pop Bumpers

Classic Stern Plastic Pop Bumpers

Good reports from customer that the product has greatly improved the reliability with this area of the machine.

Shortcut to Doctor Who Parts

Pinball T-Shirts

Pinball T-Shirts

Pinball T-Shirts

Want to show people you are into pinball - YES - get yourself a t-shirt. Recently finished a heap of designs.

Surfing T-Shirts

Pinball T-Shirts

Pinball T-Shirts

I love the beach and SWINKS originally was fully focused on surfing stuff. Recently finished a heap of designs.

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