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We are a family-owned business and collectors of pinball machines for over 40 years. We buy, sell and trade pinball machines within Australia and beyond. We help source machines for our clients, and we also enjoy restoring pinball machines. Contact us today if we can help secure a pinball for your home, work or collection.
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Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of your journey towards hiring or buying a pinball. Together, we will create happy and fun memories
Cassandra Smith
Cassandra's first pinball machine, Lethal Weapon sparked a lifelong fascination, leading her to become an avid collector and player with her husband Stephen. In 2024, she took her enthusiasm to new heights by attending the Chicago Pinball Expo, an unforgettable experience that deepened her appreciation for the hobby.
Beyond her passion for pinball, Cassandra has dedicated her career to helping others. She currently works in the disability sector, providing support and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Before this, she spent over 20 years as a senior Commonwealth public servant.
She is the proud mother of three children and grandmother to four (soon to be five) grandchildren, cherishing every moment spent with them.
Stephen Smith
Stephen has been a practicing psychologist for over 40 years, but his passion for collecting and playing pinball machines goes back to the late 1970s, when he and his friends would spend afternoons at the local pinball centre after school. While studying Psychology at university, Stephen started a small business, operating pinball machines in local milk bars and pizza shops to help pay for his education.
Fast forward 15 years, Stephen and his wife, Cassandra, reignited their love for pinball, gradually building a new collection. Their games room became a popular spot for family gatherings, and parties, where their children and their friends could enjoy the charm of pinball, an experience most of them had never encountered before. The tradition of "pinball parties" has carried on for years, with their children, now adults, still coming over to challenge the machines that hold such fond memories.
Stephen humorously refers to pinball as his "self-prescribed stress relief," claiming he needs at least an hour of playtime a day and even more on weekends.
David Hankin: The Visionary Behind Hankin Pinballs
In 1978, David Hankin launched Hankin Pinball with a bold vision of producing high-quality pinball machines that would stand out in both the Australian and international markets. He brought together a team of skilled engineers, designers, and artists. As the founder, David Hankin was instrumental in creating some of the most iconic Australian-made pinball machines, leaving a lasting legacy in the world. His vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to quality helped establish Hankin Pinball as a significant player in the global pinball market, even if only for a brief period.
Meeting David Hankin
We had the pleasure of meeting David Hankin over the years, where he has shared invaluable insights into the Hankin story. He clarified that contrary to popular belief, only five Hankin pinball machines were ever produced, with much lower production numbers than previously reported. The five titles —Orbit 1, FJ Holden, Dennis Lillee’s Howzat, Shark and Empire Strikes Back—had a combined production total of approximately 1,300 units. David also debunked the myth of Hankin producing conversion kits, specifically for the 1978 titles Dark Rider and Liquid Lightning, which not his.
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Hankin pinballs are more than just machines — they are a genuine part of Australian history. These iconic games have been recognised as Australian heritage, with one of our sets acquired by the National Film and Sound Archive. Another set has been acquired by Past Times in Ohio, USA, where it is now on permanent display for pinball enthusiasts to enjoy.
We also hold our own private set, which will never be offered for sale.
In fact, part of our mission is to assemble another complete set to one day be placed in a museum in Europe or the UK, continuing to promote Australian-made pinball to the world.
From time to time, we do make selected machines available — but only to serious collectors who want to become part of the Aussie Hankin story.
Every Hankin machine we offer has been fully restored to a very high standard. They have been professionally stencilled and fitted with new rubbers, LEDs, flicker kits, new plastics where required, along with new glass and legs. Each machine also comes with its own unique topper, pincup shooter rod, and pinmat.
David Hankin has personally viewed these machines in our collection and said: “They look as good as when they came out of the factory.”
These are not just pinballs — they are a rare opportunity to own a piece of Australian pinball heritage.
Price on application only. Serious collectors only.
Their first machine, Orbit1, released in 1978 and production run of 
200, holds sentimental value as it shares its name with the Hankin Amusement Centres—a tribute to Alec Hankin’s legacy. Collectors with an interest in space themed titles have tried seeking out this machine to complement their collection. Orbit1 features a classic space theme with vibrant artwork and mechanical sounds.
Also in 1978, FJ Holden followed, with a production run of 200. The pinball resonated deeply with Australians, featuring the iconic FJ Holden car, a symbol of national pride and is often featured in movies, music and vintage car collections. The pinball even played the beloved Aussie anthem "Come on Aussie, come on," a song that still reverberates at sporting events today.
Dennis Lillee’s Howzat, released in 1980 and a production run of 350. Named after the legendary Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee. This was the first wide body game made by Hankin. When we asked David the background of Howzat, he said that his Accountant was also the Accountant for Dennis Lillie and that is how they met and discussed the concept. Dennis was eager for the pinball to be made and in return David gave him one of the first ones off the production line.
The Shark pinball machine, also released in 1980 had a production run of 200. It is a classic wide-body The "Shark" pinball machine is a sought-after collector's item, celebrated for its unique theme and solid build quality. When we asked David the background, he simply said that Sharks are a part of Australia's cultural identity, symbolizing the wild and untamed nature of its oceans.
Empire Strikes Back, released in 1980 and a production run of 350. This is the very first licensed Star Wars pinball game ever made. The licensing was arranged directly by David Hankin, who personally reached out to George Lucas. who agreed to the licensing deal.The original Flyer has Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) inspecting the pinball machine.
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Future Spa
Bally - 1979
Future Spa is a solid-state widebody pinball machine released by Bally in 1979. It was designed by George Christian and was one of Bally’s early solid-state titles from that period. The machine is also noted for being
It is known for its widebody layout, futuristic spa theme, and backbox lighting effects that helped distinguish it from other Bally machines of the era. Comes with new mirrored back glass, full cabinet restoration with new decals, new rubbers, glass and legs and has been fully cleaned throughout.
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KISS
Bally - 1978.
KISS is a solid-state pinball machine released by Bally in 1979. It is based on the rock band KISS and is one of the best-known licensed music pinballs from the late 1970s. The machine uses Bally’s early solid-state platform and reflects the band’s popularity during that period.
The playfield has a fairly symmetrical layout with drop targets, spinners, pop bumpers, stand-up targets, and rollover lanes. Gameplay focuses on building bonus, completing letter sequences, and standard rule objectives typical of Bally solid-state machines of that era.
The machine was professional stencilled by a professional pinball restorer.
The playfield has been stripped and cleaned.
Features original mirrored backglass in near perfect condition and has been fully LED.
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Stern Pinball - 2006
Stern’s Pirates of the Caribbean is a licensed pinball machine based on the Disney film series. It was designed by Dennis Nordman and uses Stern’s SAM system. The game incorporates artwork, audio, and playfield elements based on the film theme.
The machine includes features such as a pirate ship, a spinning disc, and a Dead Man’s Chest toy. Gameplay is built around themed objectives, multiball modes, and character-based progression drawn from the movie licence.
Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
Iron Man
Stern Pinball - 2010 - 1,200 made
Stern’s Iron Man is a licensed pinball machine based on the Marvel character and film series. The original version was released in 2010 and was designed by John Borg using Stern’s SAM system.
The machine includes features such as the Iron Monger bash toy, ramps, captive ball, and fast, direct shot geometry. Gameplay centres on character and villain-based objectives, multiball modes, and rules tied to the Iron Man theme.
Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
Jurassic Park
Data East - 1993
Jurassic Park is a solid-state pinball machine released by Data East in 1993. It is based on the original Jurassic Park film and was designed by Joe Kaminkow and Keith P. Johnson. The game uses Data East’s Version 3 platform and is one of the better-known licensed machines from the early 1990s.
The machine includes features such as the animated T-Rex head, ramps, multiball, pop bumpers, and mode-based gameplay tied to the film theme. Rules are built around completing objectives and progressing through themed features linked to scenes and characters from the movie.
Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
Bride of Pinbot
Williams - 1991
Bride of Pinbot is a solid-state pinball machine released by Williams in 1991. It was designed by Python Anghelo and John Trudeau and is the second game in the Pin-Bot series. It uses Williams’ WPC alphanumeric system and continues the sci-fi robot theme established in the original Pin-Bot.
The machine is known for its transformation feature, where the central head changes during gameplay to reveal the Bride. Playfield features include ramps, visor targets, and a rotating backbox effect tied to the theme. Gameplay centres on activating the metamorphosis sequence, multiball, and progression through themed objectives.
Has new decals professionally applied. Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
Judge Dredd
Bally - 1990
Judge Dredd is a widebody solid-state pinball machine released by Bally in 1993. It was designed by John Trudeau and is based on the British comic character from 2000 AD. The game uses the Williams WPC system and follows the comic licence rather than the later film.
The machine includes features such as the rotating Deadworld toy, multiple flippers, captive balls, and a widebody layout with several ramps and modes. Gameplay centres on crime scene objectives, multiball play, and the SuperGame feature, which gives an alternative rule structure to a standard game.
Has new decals professionally applied. Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
Star Wars
Data East - 1992
Star Wars is a solid-state pinball machine released by Data East in 1992. It was designed by John Borg and is based on the original Star Wars film trilogy. The game uses Data East’s Version 3 platform and reflects the early 1990s era of licensed dot-matrix pinball.
The machine includes features such as a rotating Death Star, an R2-D2 toy, ramps, multiball, and video mode. Gameplay is built around film-themed objectives, mode progression, and shots linked to characters and scenes from the original trilogy.
Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
Star Wars - Trilogy
Sega - 1997
Star Wars Trilogy is a solid-state pinball machine released by Sega in 1997. It was designed by Joe Kaminkow and Joe Balcer and is based on the original Star Wars trilogy, released around the time of the Special Edition cinema re-release. The game uses Sega’s WhiteStar system.
The machine includes features such as a lightsaber-style handle lock, R2-D2 and ship toys, ramps, multiball, and mode-based gameplay tied to scenes and characters from the films. It is also known for its backbox with an optional lenticular 3D translite effect.
Fully cleaned, new rubbers, Led's and glass. Excellent playfield and presentation.
X & Os
Bally - 1983
X's & O's is a solid-state pinball machine released by Bally in 1983. It was designed by George Christian and is built around a tic-tac-toe style theme, which gives it a distinctive identity among Bally’s early 1980s machines.
The machine features three flippers, pop bumpers, drop targets, and a single-level playfield. Gameplay centres on completing X and O patterns and advancing scoring through the tic-tac-toe layout built into the design.
Has had a full strip and clean, new rubbers, paint touch up, new legs and glass. Good condition for it's age.
Simpsons Pinball Party
Stern -2003
A highly regarded pinball machine, this is one from our own personal collection that we have had since new
The Simpsons Pinball Party is a solid-state pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2003. It was designed by Keith Johnson and Joe Balcer and is based on The Simpsons television series. The game uses Stern’s WhiteStar system and is the second pinball machine based on the licence, following the earlier Data East Simpsons machine.
The machine includes a multilevel playfield, five flippers, ramps, and several character and TV-themed modes. Gameplay is built around mode stacking, multiball play, and progressing through objectives tied to characters and features from the show.
Comes with genuine Stern topper, pincup and pinmat.Fully LED. Has had a full strip and clean, new rubbers, new legs and glass.
Fireball Classic
A modernised solid-state update of Bally’s iconic 1972 Fireball, blending classic design elements with early-1980s electronics
Includes a spinning disc and fast, unforgiving layout, making it a challenging and highly respected title among collectors
Has had a full strip and clean, new rubbers, paint touch up, new legs and glass.
Good condition for it's age. Some wear on the playfield.
Disco Fever
Disco Fever is a solid-state pinball machine released by Williams in 1978. It was designed by Tony Kraemer and reflects the disco theme that was popular at the time.
The game is part of Williams’ early System 3 solid-state line.
The machine features two flippers, pop bumpers, drop targets, rollover lanes, and a horseshoe lane. It is also known for its distinctive curved “banana” flippers, which give the playfield a different look and feel from many other machines of the era.
Has had a full strip and clean, new rubbers, paint touch up, new legs and glass.
Good condition for it's age. Some wear on the playfield.
Trident is a solid-state pinball machine released by Stern Electronics in 1979. It was designed by Mike Kubin and is part of Stern’s early solid-state line from that period.
The machine features two flippers, two pop bumpers, a five-bank drop target, rollunder spinners, and a kick-out hole. Gameplay is built around straightforward shot-making and score progression typical of late 1970s solid-state machines.
Striker Xtreme
Striker Xtreme is a solid-state pinball machine released by Stern Pinball in 2000. It was designed by Joe Balcer and uses the Sega/Stern Whitestar system. The game has an original soccer theme rather than a licensed property.
The machine includes features such as a rotating goalie toy, ramps, multiball, and mode-based gameplay. Its rules are built around soccer-themed objectives, shot progression, and scoring features tied to the stadium and goal layout.
Klondike
Williams - 1971
Klondike is an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Williams in 1971. It is a one-player game from Williams’ early 1970s line-up and reflects the simpler design style of that period, with a theme based on the Klondike gold rush.
The playfield includes pop bumpers, stand-up targets, rollover lanes, and kick-out holes. Gameplay focuses on building score through lane completion, target hits, and bonus progression rather than ramps, multiball, or more complex later-era rule sets.
The machine was professionally stencilled by a professional pinball restorer.The playfield has been stripped and cleaned,. Has been fully LED
Bobby Orr - Power Play
Bally- 1978
Bobby Orr Power Play is an electro-mechanical pinball machine released by Bally in 1978. It was designed by Greg Kmiec and is based on the ice hockey theme associated with Bobby Orr. It was one of Bally’s sports-themed machines from the late 1970s and was produced in both four-player and two-player versions.
The playfield features drop targets, stand-up targets, pop bumpers, rollover lanes, and a spinning target arrangement tied to the hockey theme. Gameplay focuses on bonus building, lane completion, and target scoring in a layout that reflects Bally’s late electro-mechanical design style.
Comes with new mirrored back glass, full cabinet restoration with new decals, new rubbers, glass and legs and has been fully cleaned throughout.
Six Million Dollar Man
Bally- 1978
Six Million Dollar Man is a solid-state pinball machine released by Bally in 1978. It was designed by Greg Kmiec and is based on the television series The Six Million Dollar Man. The game is part of Bally’s late 1970s solid-state line and reflects the licensed themes that were becoming more common at the time.
The machine features drop targets, stand-up targets, pop bumpers, rollover lanes, and digital scoring displays. Gameplay focuses on target completion, bonus building, and standard Bally rule progression of that era, with artwork and playfield elements tied closely to the TV theme.
Comes with new mirrored back glass, full cabinet restoration with new decals, new rubbers, glass and legs and has been fully cleaned throughout.
The Simpsons
Data East -1990
The Simpsons is a solid-state pinball machine released by Data East in 1990. It was designed by Jon Norris and is based on The Simpsons television series. This was the first pinball machine made from the licence, well before Stern later released The Simpsons Pinball Party.
The machine features ramps, pop bumpers, drop targets, a captive ball, and a central TV-themed playfield area. Gameplay is based around character and theme-based objectives, bonus building, and multiball features typical of early 1990s Data East machines.
Basically Brand New and recently removed from original packaging
Pinball machines currently being restored
We take a lot of time and effort restoring our machines. Playfields are stripped and every piece cleaned. The cabinet and playfield is inspected and either a full overhaul will be undertaken or paint touchup only. Every machine leaves us at a minimum with new legs when possible, playfield glass, shopped and tech check,
The pinball machines currently being restored for future sale include:
Contact us today if you are interested in any and we will contact you first prior to listing.
Pinball machines being acquired
The following pinballs are being acquired by Smith Pinball in the near future and will be available for sale soon. For more information or to express interest please contact us.
Contact us today if you are interested in any and we will contact you first prior to listing.
Recently Sold
but can source others
Elvira House of Horrors
Rocky and Bulwinkle
Dracula Bram Stoker
Charlies Angels
Space Invaders
Playboy -Stern
KISS - Bally
Revenge from Mars
Terminator 3
Star Wars Episode
Simpsons Data East
Black Jack
Spy Hunter
Stern Meteor
Nightmare on Elm Street
Sharkeys Shootout
Playboy -Bally
Believe it or Not
Williams Fire Power
Technoplay Space Team
Star Trek - Next Gen
Stellar Wars
More Recently Sold
but can source others
Avengers - Infinity Quest
Metallica Remastered
Kiss Stern Premium
Munsters LE
Munsters B&W
Stern Stars
Eight Ball Deluxe
Flash Gordon
Street Fighter 2
Flash - Williams
ACDC Premium
KISS Premium
Demolition Man
Class of 1812
Iron Maiden LE
King King LE
Godzilla LE
We are always on the lookout for pinball machines from all major manufacturers, including Stern, Jersey Jack, Bally, Williams, Data East, Sega, Gottlieb, Chicago Coin, American Pinball, Dutch Pinball, Pinball Brothers, Spooky Pinball, Capcom, Alvin G, Premier and classic Stern titles. If you have a machine you are thinking about selling or trading, we would love to hear from you.
We buy and trade pinball machines in any condition — working, not working, partly restored, project machines, or complete collector-quality games. Cash paid or trade options available. Whether it is a modern title, a rare classic, or something that has been sitting in the shed for years, get in touch and let us know what you have.
Pinball Warranty – Play With Confidence
Every pinball machine we sell — whether brand new or lovingly restored — comes with a 1-month back-to-base Canberra warranty. That way you can test and know your Pinball knowing it’s been properly flipping.
Our warranty covers the whole machine from flippers to backbox. No awkward conversations, no “sorry, that’s not covered.” If it’s part of the machine and we worked on it, it’s covered. Simple as that.
We stand behind our machines because we put a lot of effort into getting them dialled in and playing perfectly the first time.
Our goal is simple: you get a fantastic machine, have a great experience, and feel confident recommending us to your fellow pinball fans.
If you’re outside Canberra, no problem — we can also help organise trusted pinball technicians if possible to assist when needed.
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All brand-new machines also include the manufacturer’s factory warranty.
That’s what we call real peace-of-mind pinball ownership.
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