Pinball in the BG of American Dad

I 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.

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.

 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.

 Ha ha, what!?  Is there a plug on the back of the machine?  You could plug something into 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?

The "Eight is Enough" pinball machine actually showed up in two episodes.  That game next to it is either supposed to be Stern's Nascar or Bally's Indianapolis 500 or Bally's Corvette.

Racing: The game where several opponents vie for position in a competition of speed!  Now with cars!

DTZ Shirts Available for Online Ordering!

If you haven't seen, there is a tab at the top of this blog that says DTZ extras!  There, you will find information on how you can order your very own DTZ shirt!  Check them out!

Show your DTZ love with a Drop Target shirt! Handmade by Jon Chad in the summer of 2015 to commemorate the last issue of DTZ. The shirts come in Small - 2XL. Email Jon Chad at jonchad [dot] comics [at] gmail [dot] com to check on shirt size availability. Each one costs $10 + $3 shipping.

Drop 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!

You can head over to the DTZ #7 page to order a copy.  Below is a rundown of all the goodies in this, our final issue.

DROP TARGET #7 - The Future Issue
64 pages - 5.5" x 8.5" - B&W printing
First Printing: 8.5" x 14" full-color centerfold, screenprinted cover on metallic silver paper!

FEATURING:

- BANG BACKS: Re-theming Pinball Machines

- VIDEO MODE: Special When Lit

- TILT TALK: Gerry Stellenberg / P3 an interview by Ryan Claytor!
- SPECIAL WHEN LITERATURE: Pinball Zines and Podcasts

- DIVERSIFY PINBALL, PLEASE!  A Plea by Alec Longstreth
- DREAM MACHINES: Megaman II by Jon Chad, Troll 2 by Liz Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by Alec Longstreth

- REPLAY REVIEW: Wizard of Oz (Jersey Jack, 2013)

- PINHALLS: Everywhere You Look - Portland, OR

- FROM ZEROS TO HEROES: Moving Forward - A comic by Jon Chad

Since Drop Target is wrapping up with this issue, Jon Chad and I are trying to clear out some old stock, so the first 25 people 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!  (all gone!)

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.

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!

DTZ Shirts at ReplayFX

Some of you might not know this about me, but before I started working at the Center for Cartoon Studies 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.

I made 2 DTZ shirts a couple years ago; one for me, and one for Alec.  In preparation for ReplayFX (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.

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:
a) you really should think of coming! 
b) after the show, I'll sell the remaining shirts via email.

Show your DTZ and pinball love!

DTZ + Slam Tilt at ReplayFX

As ReplayFX 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, Slam Tilt, 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 write up of Slam Tilt when it first crossed my path.

There's only ten copies, though, so make sure that you get to the table early!!  More cool stuff to come!

Tabling 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!

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!