tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12772674785333684462023-11-16T06:08:11.147-05:00Drop Target ZineThe Drop Target Zine pinball blog, run by Jon Chad and Alec LongstrethAlec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-45560362660713261412022-03-15T09:00:00.003-04:002022-03-15T09:52:32.929-04:00Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball by Jon Chad<p>Hello, Drop Target Fans!</p><p>🚨 JON CHAD HAS A NEW PINBALL GRAPHIC NOVEL!!! 🚨</p><p>It's called <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250249210/pinball" target="_blank">Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball</a> and it will be out on <b>April 5th, 2022 </b>at bookstores, comic shops, and libraries <i>everywhere!</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNVwszQ7WD0EKwWG45AzfD53pAaqwzNKVhjxIvvjrwRc6h-Y9tyYx9rvsBOmBmLU4S6hUNqbvzPN5yZj7ltwdqyhnJTGRNCYBElCAVbDG9OyKTE6PCoPQBkANmTH4jTJ-_LdMn65NID2etzaW1V1SPbpFgI5_CwhhBQMwnv7gX0Ev_j2zLTbxYLNLHlw=s1278" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball" border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNVwszQ7WD0EKwWG45AzfD53pAaqwzNKVhjxIvvjrwRc6h-Y9tyYx9rvsBOmBmLU4S6hUNqbvzPN5yZj7ltwdqyhnJTGRNCYBElCAVbDG9OyKTE6PCoPQBkANmTH4jTJ-_LdMn65NID2etzaW1V1SPbpFgI5_CwhhBQMwnv7gX0Ev_j2zLTbxYLNLHlw=w450-h640" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jon has a special deal going where if you <a href="https://tinyurl.com/pinballpreorder" target="_blank">pre-order the book from his local bookstore</a> in California, he will send you an exclusive minicomic, a gocco-printed book plate, and a vinyl sticker for free!<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwbSDBGEC3npSN-WgRJPrrzKuq57uHzRkujVWSj8Mknr-bHp_uYKAYTXcGGbtvv5UXuAZoM2icMlJITgwMaQRpTJzc5hzKzycyiaHsUvylap7qoBUD-Ik4gvmHVsX7tmbLpdhSuN0b8PAzM_VBg4Emp3Rm8c6mFCcTDwA6KqTLA8QV46PWU6iUhE-RCA=s918"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="918" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwbSDBGEC3npSN-WgRJPrrzKuq57uHzRkujVWSj8Mknr-bHp_uYKAYTXcGGbtvv5UXuAZoM2icMlJITgwMaQRpTJzc5hzKzycyiaHsUvylap7qoBUD-Ik4gvmHVsX7tmbLpdhSuN0b8PAzM_VBg4Emp3Rm8c6mFCcTDwA6KqTLA8QV46PWU6iUhE-RCA=w400-h356" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>Since Jon and I started our pinball journey together, we thought it would be fun to chat about the creation of his new book, and what we have been up to since we published the <a href="https://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/omnibus.html" target="_blank">Drop Target Omnibus</a> back in 2018. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvSUw2tcQPk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our hour-long conversation</a> covers topics such as: how this book came about, the challenges of drawing (and coloring) pinball machines, and some process "pro tips" for other cartoonists about how to efficiently use InDesign and Clip Studio Paint to create a graphic novel on a deadline.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxPwwGr56sWcdhmjRsn80nalCT517gXXi_eK2Orl2XrNRK0EVWFzF-y7h4AHJawDU9YWiO50YqK1yRSjqJTYdlOqxCFoy4DSP_OG7Y_OQlcDljnZhBzCbtPqjLxhdiOKhK_gzK1_v2sKDCegqlXSV2NNAvLWvh9ehpxqiqfiW8hP2wobGlde7CqmEQBQ=s1275" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="1275" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxPwwGr56sWcdhmjRsn80nalCT517gXXi_eK2Orl2XrNRK0EVWFzF-y7h4AHJawDU9YWiO50YqK1yRSjqJTYdlOqxCFoy4DSP_OG7Y_OQlcDljnZhBzCbtPqjLxhdiOKhK_gzK1_v2sKDCegqlXSV2NNAvLWvh9ehpxqiqfiW8hP2wobGlde7CqmEQBQ=w400-h127" width="400" /></a></div><div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="351" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pvSUw2tcQPk" width="481" youtube-src-id="pvSUw2tcQPk"></iframe></div><p>"Arcade" music by Andy Hentz!</p><p>Please help us spread the word about Jon's new book! Order an extra copy for one of your pinball pals, or get a few extras for giveaways at your next pinball tournament. Together we can make <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250249210/pinball" target="_blank">Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball</a> the "Grand Champ" of pinball books 😎</p><p><br /></p></div>Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-40212855904951347842019-03-29T17:46:00.003-04:002019-03-29T17:46:58.004-04:00Coin-Op Carnival #1There is a new pinball zine on the scene, and we wanted to let you know all about it! If you liked Drop Target Zine (or the Omnibus) then you are definitely going to like <a href="http://www.coinopcarnival.com/" target="_blank">Coin-Op Carnival.</a> Issue #1 just came out and it was put together by multi-issue DTZ contributor Ryan Claytor and his pinball pal Nick Baldridge.<br /><div>
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Good news! The <a href="https://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/omnibus.html" target="_blank">Drop Target Omnibus</a> has propagated in the book distribution system that we used. This means that it can now be ordered internationally! It is a print-on-demand book, so it should be printed and shipped locally, making it more accessible for our pinball friends abroad!<br />
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<li><a href="http://amzn.eu/edxKpsb" target="_blank">United Kingdom</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.eu/8f6ImPd" target="_blank">France</a></li>
<li><a href="http://amzn.eu/hIGgn4g" target="_blank">Spain</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.de/dp/0999207903/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_kqVNAbJJ5HZGA" target="_blank">Germany</a></li>
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<b>Please Note:</b> these are the only countries we know of that are carrying the book, but there may be more! Check your country's Amazon.com website and search for "Drop Target Omnibus" to see if it is available.Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-36052259660649194742018-02-04T15:42:00.003-05:002018-02-05T09:45:48.190-05:00Skill Shot Pincast Interview!Jon and I were recently interview by Kayla Greet and Graham Klym for <a href="https://soundcloud.com/skillshotseattle/61-drop-target" target="_blank">Episode #61 of the Skill Shot Pincast!</a> We talk a lot about the <a href="https://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/omnibus.html" target="_blank">Drop Target Omnibus</a> and even allude to some of our plans for future projects.... This was a ton of fun to record, and we hope you'll enjoy listening to it. There are a few technical glitches with the recording early on, so hang in there!<br />
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This afternoon we posted our <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651383141/drop-target-omnibus/posts/2104049" target="_blank">very last update</a> for the Drop Target Omnibus Kickstarter. All the backers have received their books, so <a href="https://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/omnibus.html" target="_blank">the Omnibus is now publicly available for anyone to order!!!</a> <br />
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Thanks to everyone who backed the Kickstarter or helped us spread the word about this project!Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-14292983219901976752017-11-01T12:56:00.000-04:002017-11-28T12:49:07.539-05:00The Drop Target Omnibus Kickstarter is LIVE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Update #1 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651383141/drop-target-omnibus/posts/2032415" target="_blank">We did it! 100% funded in 9.5 hours!!?!</a><br />
Update #2 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651383141/drop-target-omnibus/posts/2040031" target="_blank">Designing the Original Drop Target Issues</a><br />
Update #3 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651383141/drop-target-omnibus/posts/2041390" target="_blank">Drop Target Omnibus Cover Design!</a><br />
Update #4 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651383141/drop-target-omnibus/posts/2052233" target="_blank">Contributor Spotlights!</a><br />
Update #5 - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1651383141/drop-target-omnibus/posts/2056291" target="_blank">Blurb Spotlights!</a><br />
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We will be using the Kickstarter page for all updates on this project from now on. Posts will be public until the campaign ends on December 1st. At that point all updates will be private for backers only. If you don't want the book, but want the updates, we created a $1 tier to let people in behind the curtain. Join us! It's going to be fun.</div>
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When I was filming my segments of our Kickstarter video, I realized I didn't have any cool pinball stuff behind me (like Jon does in his segments!). So I grabbed a bunch of pinball books and stood them up on my shelf. Maybe someday someone will grab a copy of the Drop Target Omnibus out of their pinball library, to help set up a similar backdrop!</div>
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Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-81810841747527786462017-10-30T13:00:00.000-04:002017-10-30T18:05:40.618-04:00The Drop Target Omnibus Kickstarter has been approved!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-7216987919172857822017-10-26T13:00:00.000-04:002017-10-26T13:00:04.032-04:00Drop Target Omnibus Kickstarter... submitted!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, we finished up our video, created our page, set all our reward tiers, and did everything else we need to do to submit our Drop Target Omnibus campaign to Kickstarter! Now we just have to wait for their feedback and (hopefully!) approval. If all goes well, we're planning to launch the book on <b>Wednesday, November 1st!</b> Mark your calendars!!!Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-41043732391686503702017-10-17T16:59:00.001-04:002017-10-17T17:00:25.969-04:00Drop Target Omnibus Kickstarter Video WIP<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Jon and I have been working on the video for our Drop Target Omnibus Kickstarter, which will hopefully launch on November 1st! We'll post more info about it here on our blog, but in the meantime, mark your calendars and tell your pinball friends!!!<br />
<br />Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-12702389836988522802017-08-24T11:00:00.000-04:002017-08-24T11:00:14.425-04:00Drop Target Omnibus Covers!Here are the covers (not yet 100% completed!) for the forthcoming Drop Target Omnibus.<br />
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<br />Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-5726020878632961252017-08-17T11:00:00.000-04:002017-08-17T11:00:10.859-04:00Drop Target Omnibus Spine!Jon and I got the first proof back of the forthcoming Drop Target Omnibus! It currently weighs in at 536 pages! It'll reprint all seven issues and collect 100+ pages of new content.<br />
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<br />Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-61682146105387839172017-03-27T19:24:00.001-04:002017-08-09T15:07:57.864-04:00Jon Chad: Professional Pinball Artist!When Jon and I first decided to start a pinball zine, one of the first ideas that we agreed <b>had </b>to be in the zine was our own "Dream Machines." We each drew a dream machine for every issue of Drop Target. For me, these were incredibly difficult drawings and I had to base all of my designs on pre-existing pinball machines, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to figure out how things worked.<br />
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Jon, on the other hand, seemed to knock out dream machines with ease, drawing his much smaller and more quickly than I could, and with far more inventive uses of the pinball medium. Jon is one of those cartoonists who has a strong, unique style that is instantly recognizable and he can draw <b>anything.</b> He is in a league all his own.<br />
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It therefore came as no surprise to me, that Jon recently crossed the line from dreams into reality, when he drew the actual art for a real pinball machine, <i>The Jetsons,</i> which will be released soon by <a href="http://www.spookypinball.com/" target="_blank">Spooky Pinball.</a> Below are some photos of the game, which were released recently. <b><i>JON DREW ALL OF THAT STUFF!</i></b><br />
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I guess dreams really do come true! ;) Below is a gameplay video that went up on YouTube recently. I can't wait to play this thing someday, and see all of that gorgeous art up close. I am so proud of Jon.</div>
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Jon is going to draw a comic about his experience creating the art for this real pinball machine, which will be included in the <b>DROP TARGET OMNIBUS</b> book, which should be out later this year. But more on that later.....</div>
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<br />Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-72294552720794098112015-10-21T09:00:00.000-04:002015-10-21T09:00:01.819-04:00Medieval Madness Sound Problems!Last week, while playing a game of Medieval Madness, the sound suddenly shut off while gameplay continued. Then the initial "BONG!" sound effect from when you turn on the machine went off and then the sound and music came back on VERY LOUD (the default setting of 4 or 5? I have it set to 1 since it's in my kitchen).<br />
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The loud sound continued through the rest of the ball, but after tho bonus was tallied and ball two was placed into the shooter lane, the sound reset to its normal levels (??!). On ball two the same thing happened, only this time there was no music when it was really loud, only sound effects.<br />
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I've done a few more tests and it seems like this happens when I start a part of the game with new music (Royal Madness, Castle Multiball, etc.) On my latest test, I pushed through to ball 3 and the whole machine reset itself (GULP!)<br />
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I opened up the backbox and checked out the A/V board (if you can't tell - I don't know anything about this stuff) nothing looked visibly burned, all the fuses were OK, the LED was blinking the way its supposed to (according to the manual) so I'm not sure what's going on.<br />
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If anyone has any suggestions on what to check or anything to try, I would greatly appreciate it, thanks!<br />
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For my birthday, my parents bought me an <a href="http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/A-16809-M" target="_blank">upgraded Williams/Bally Ball Trough Assembly.</a> It was a great present, because at $125 it was hard for me to justify buying it for myself. Thanks Mom and Dad! Here I am holding the new trough up in front of the old one which will be replaced.</div>
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The problem with the old assembly is that the track where the balls sit develops little divots over time (like, say... <a href="http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=4032" target="_blank">18 years!</a>). This has happened on mine to the point where the balls will get locked into the divots and won't slide down to be ejected up into the shooter lane. You'll start a multiball and... no balls! To fix this you have to uninstall the entire assembly and then take a metal file and grind down the divots. I have had to do this twice now. It's not the end of the world, but it's a pretty involved project.</div>
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The upgraded assembly uses removable rails as the track for the balls. These can be unscrewed, rotated, flipped and replaced, ensuring that this part will last for the lifetime of the machine! You can access the rails with the playfield up, so I shouldn't ever have to take this thing off the machine ever again. It's also got a latch built into it that prevents the balls from entering the shooter lane, so that you can raise the playfield without having to run the "eject balls" test. I was very excited about this time-saving feature!</div>
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Next I brought this assembly back over to the machine to install it, only to find that the holes in the playfield did not line up with the holes in the top of the assembly! I could only get 4 of the 6 bolts in. I'm sure it's still enough to keep it on there - but come on! It was off by about 1/8" on the last two holes - not even close. I would think this would be the <i>first</i> thing the designers would make sure is consistent on this redesigned part.<br />
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Next I thought I'd try out the latch function for the first time. I slid it up and let go. It instantly fell back down. It is very loose (maybe because I had to torque the assembly to try and get 4 of the 6 bolts to fit in the misaligned holes?) Anyway, this was a real disappointment. If I keep my hand on it while the playfield is going up, eventually it crosses a point where it will stay down on the other side. I guess I could also tape it before I flip it up? Ugh.<br />
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I'd give this part a <b>B- </b>It works fine now that it's in place (except for the latch) and I look forward to not having to uninstall it if/when the trough develops more divots (assuming those four bolts hold!) but it was disappointing that it didn't fit the machine better. All my other experiences with redesigned parts have been much more positive - where they pop right into place. Anyway, it's in there! So we'll see how it performs...Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-23557182938169273462015-09-09T19:39:00.001-04:002015-09-09T19:39:20.114-04:00The first printing of DTZ #7 has SOLD OUT!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, pinball fans. The first printing of Drop Target #7 has sold out! We are now offering copies of the second printing of Drop Target #7 for sale on the <a href="http://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/dtz-7.html" target="_blank">DTZ #7 page.</a> These have a dollar knocked off the cover price, but they are also printed with a plain white cover and have a standard 8.5" x 11" grayscale center spread, instead of the cool 8.5" x 14" full color center spread and the screen printed metallic cover stock of the first edition.</div>
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If you missed out on the first edition but would like to track down a copy, <a href="https://www.radiatorcomics.com/shop/zines/drop-target-zine-no-7/" target="_blank">our friends at Radiator Comics still have copies available</a> - get them before they're all gone!</div>
Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-69627884732258365222015-09-04T10:56:00.002-04:002015-09-04T10:56:41.402-04:00Playable Virtual Weezer Pinball The <a href="http://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/2014/10/weezer-ewbaite-pinball-shirt.html" target="_blank">Weezer Pinball T-Shirt that I designed</a> has now been turned into a video game that you can play on the internet!<br />
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Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-708272608686618812015-08-30T10:40:00.002-04:002015-08-30T10:40:50.000-04:00Pinball in the BG of American DadI know I've mentioned this several times, but since I got into pinball, I've been on the lookout whenever I watch tv/movies/etc. for pinball machines. I think it's extra funny when pinball machines show up in animated features, shows, or comics, because (and trust me on this one) pinball machines are HARD TO DRAW! It's really interesting to see how the various angles/proportions/components of a pinball machine are handles. What buttons are included is interesting.<br />
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I've seen pinball machines pop up in a couple different episodes of American Dad!, and I thought that I would post them here for posterity.<br />
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This is a pretty serviceable image, but I don't know what's going on with the front of the cabinet? I see the coin mech, but then there are is a lot more mechanical whatnot just stuck on there, like the control panel of Buck Rogers' starship.<br />
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Ha ha, what!? Is there a plug on the back of the machine? You could plug something <i>into </i>the pinball machine? The legs are pretty funny, and the simplified machines in the background kill me. Anybody have a guess what they are referencing?<br />
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The "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Is_Enough">Eight is Enough</a>" pinball machine actually showed up in two episodes. That game next to it is either supposed to be Stern's <a href="http://ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=5093">Nascar</a> or Bally's <a href="http://ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2853">Indianapolis 500</a> or Bally's <a href="http://ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=570">Corvette</a>.<br />
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<span id="goog_369007226">Racing: The game where several opponents vie for position in a competition of speed! Now with cars!</span>Jon Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833061671809191609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-74188019312053730402015-08-17T16:01:00.001-04:002015-08-22T23:52:19.263-04:00DTZ Shirts Available for Online Ordering!If you haven't seen, there is a tab at the top of this blog that says <a href="http://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/dtz-extras.html">DTZ extras!</a> There, you will find information on how you can order your very own DTZ shirt! Check them out!<br />
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Show your DTZ love with a Drop Target shirt! Handmade by Jon Chad in
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Jon Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833061671809191609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-84664257845291939562015-08-10T19:30:00.001-04:002015-08-22T23:52:52.925-04:00Drop Target #7 is now available for online ordering!Well, a few boxes of Drop Target #7 arrived at my new place today. It happened to also be the day I got my internet connection set up. This seemed like serendipity, so I'm putting them up for sale... TONIGHT!<br />
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You can head over to the <a href="http://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/dtz-7.html" target="_blank">DTZ #7 page</a> to order a copy. Below is a rundown of all the goodies in this, our <b>final</b> issue.<br />
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<b>FEATURING:</b><br />
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- <i>TILT TALK: </i>Gerry Stellenberg / P3 an interview by <a href="http://elephanteater.com/" target="_blank">Ryan Claytor!</a><br />
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-<i> DIVERSIFY PINBALL, PLEASE! </i> A Plea by Alec Longstreth<br />
- <i>DREAM MACHINES:</i> Megaman II by Jon Chad, Troll 2 by <a href="http://lizprincepower.com/" target="_blank">Liz Prince</a> and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Alec Longstreth</div>
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<strike>Since Drop Target is wrapping up with this issue, Jon Chad and I are trying to clear out some old stock, so <b>the first 25 people</b> to order a copy of Drop Target #7 will also get a DTZ button pack and a Skill Shot lighter sticker, drawn by Jon - for free!</strike><i> (all gone!)</i><br />
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Although we are wrapping up the zine, our pinball adventure is far from over! We still have a few pinball publishing projects in the pipeline and if anything, the pace of this blog might pick up a bit now that we don't have to put together the next issue of DTZ. <br />
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Thanks everyone for your wonderful support over the last five years. It has been an amazing experience for both Jon and I, and it has been a blast sharing our enthusiasm for pinball with this incredible community!Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-20392436916582605142015-07-23T20:38:00.001-04:002015-08-11T01:35:17.854-04:00DTZ Shirts at ReplayFXSome of you might not know this about me, but before I started working at the <a href="http://www.cartoonstudies.org/">Center for Cartoon Studies</a> and drawing comics, I worked as a shirt printer. Since I left the shop, I've dabbled with it a couple times, but I've always wanted to do a real run of shirts, even if they were simple.<br />
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I made 2 DTZ shirts a couple years ago; one for me, and one for Alec. In preparation for <a href="http://replayfx.org/">ReplayFX</a> (7/30 - 8/2 in Pittsburgh, PA. You're going, right?), I wanted to do a run of DTZ shirts. The design is simple but I really like the red-on-white look.<br />
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I have probably about 60 of these shirts in various sizes that I'm selling for $10 each. I am willing to take reservations for shirts for those of you that want to make sure you get one in your size at ReplayFX. The sizes go from S - XXL. Shoot me an email at jonchad.comics@gmail.com. If you're not coming to ReplayFX:<br />
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Show your DTZ and pinball love!Jon Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833061671809191609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-84388446840874717982015-07-20T20:56:00.001-04:002015-08-11T01:35:17.862-04:00DTZ + Slam Tilt at ReplayFXAs <a href="http://replayfx.org/">ReplayFX</a> gets closer (7/30-8/2, you're going, right?), I want to post some more teasers of what I'll be bringing in addition to the final issue of Drop Target. I'm happy to say that I'll have ten copies of the PHENOMENAL Australian pinball zine, <a href="http://www.slamtiltzine.com/">Slam Tilt</a>, at the table! The combo of art, articles, and attitude make this a zine that shouldn't be missed! You might remember that I did a <a href="http://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/2014/06/new-zine-on-block-slam-tilt.html">write up of Slam Tilt </a>when it first crossed my path.<br />
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There's only ten copies, though, so make sure that you get to the table early!! More cool stuff to come!Jon Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833061671809191609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-82772341222963490902015-06-30T15:13:00.002-04:002015-08-11T01:35:17.858-04:00Tabling DTZ 7 and pinball art at REPLAY FX!!As I'm getting ready for vacation, I realize that I haven't mentioned yet that I'll be tabling at Replay FX from July 30 - August 2 in Pittsburgh, PA. I'll be tabling with the NEW and FINAL issue of Drop Target Zine, issues 1-6 of DTZ, and DTZ Shirts. Get hyped for DTZ #7! It's a beast of an issue! Additionally, I'll have the first issue of Slam Tilt, a pinball zine from Australia. Jeremy Wilson has put together a great zine, and I want to get into hands here stateside! <br />
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Finally, I'm going to be selling original art from my last 4 years of doing posters, shirts, and tokens for PAPA, Stern Pinball​, Skill Shot, DTZ art, and a lot more. The sun is setting on DTZ, so this might be the only pinball show I table at! Help spread the word!<br />
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<br />Jon Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09833061671809191609noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1277267478533368446.post-45350062273281353692015-06-28T15:43:00.003-04:002015-06-28T15:43:53.521-04:00DTZ #7 is getting close...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jon and I spent the last two weeks in Vermont, teaching <a href="http://www.cartoonstudies.org/index.php/programs/summer-workshops/" target="_blank">summer workshops at The Center for Cartoon Studies.</a> After each long day of teaching we would drag ourselves up to the studio to spend the rest of the night putting Drop Target #7 together. Our initial goal was to try and finish the zine during those two weeks, but unfortunately we were not able to get it done... There were just not enough hours in each day!</div>
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All that being said, we're <b>very</b> close to being done! Jon is heading off to Europe for a few weeks and by the time he gets back I will have all of my assets done and then we'll be able to finalize the layout. Our plan is to debut the zine at <a href="http://replayfx.org/" target="_blank">Replay FX</a> at the end of July, which Jon will be tabling at, and then it will be available here on our website in early August.</div>
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Thank you, dear readers, for your patience and we hope that this final issue will be worth the wait. Okay, I better get back to it!Alec Longstrethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14666833759420519261noreply@blogger.com0