Here are the yearly highlights of creations designed and made by Swinks Pinball. Swinks Pinball is taking a break from doing mods for the 2nd half of 2024 to do some home renovations but still taking names for possible future mod runs in 2025 - if there is interest.
Last Run for 2024
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.
A Contract Design for Hooked on Pinball - is a beautiful addition to the game.
As of July 2024 Shapeways USA filed for bankruptcy which resulted with over 250 Swinks designs that could no longer be printed on demand. Swinks is looking into other options.
Have a few in stock - so send us a message to grab one while there is stock.
Have a few in stock - so send us a message to grab one while there is stock.
2024 production made and sold very quickly - send us a message if you would like to reserve one for 2025
2024 production made and sold very quickly - send us a message if you would like to reserve one for 2025
2024 production made and sold very quickly - send us a message if you would like to reserve one for 2025
In the manual section of this site, under Kit Builds is a document I created to show you how to dye colour drop targets.
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.
Proto's designed, made and sent out to testers.
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.
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.
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.
Suit Pro ONLY.
Production wait list is open to place an order. Still a work in progress.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contract job - Contact HotMods / J85m on Pinside to order
Contract job - Contact HotMods / J85m on Pinside to order
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.
Making more Snackbar Mod v7's - if you are interested in one, send us a message to get on the wait list.
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.
When you purchase a mod or reproduction parts from Swinks Pinball directly you will get a free decal as a thanks for your support.
$6 per decal set (Diver and Whirlpool OR Spell Creature and Whirlpool Decal Set). Or buy both sets for $10.
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.
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.
Currently limited to 55 kits - (38 kits have been completed and sent) - have 3 in stock ready to send out.
Parts can be purchased directly from Shapeways and use the manual (in the manual section) to install into your Pro Ghostbuster game.
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.
Contracted by Hooked on Pinball to design his soon to be available high quality cast metal UFO Pop Bumper Mod.
This redesigned mod was proto-typed with 5 kits made and sold but deemed not viable so discontinued.
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.
Did a small run of Snackbar Mod v7's
Custom Shooter Knob for your game
Sick of Air-Balls - now you can upgrade you target bracket base mounts and heavily reduce the air-balls coming off these brackets
One side is No Longer Available - found in Monster Bash, NBA Fastbreak, Revenge From Mars, Champion Pub & Johny Mnemonic, Cirqus Voltaire
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
New Reproduction parts are now available - head to the EM section
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.
Only 10 made in custom packaging - some still remaining - $50 each.
Only 6 made in custom packaging - ALL SOLD OUT
2 versions complete and tested and reports are back that it fitted and functions well.
It was requested to supply custom 1mm longer roll over buttons to suit Hardtop games
Now available at Shapeways in lefts & rights and reinforced stronger versions
Design is completed and tested well and open for sale.
This little mod is available in 2 different designs, installed to the back of the library to stop ball hang-ups.
I was asked to help and design files for a cool Cone of Silence mech for a new Homebrew - Get Smart.
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.
These parts have been made and checked against NOS and can confirm all parts are interchangeable.
Good reports from customer that the product has greatly improved the reliability with this area of the machine.
Want to show people you are into pinball - YES - get yourself a t-shirt. Recently finished a heap of designs.
I love the beach and SWINKS originally was fully focused on surfing stuff. Recently finished a heap of designs.
Finally created a website late 2019.
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