Babysitting a 1988 Data East TIME MACHINE Pinball Machine

Manufacturer: Data East Pinball, Incorporated (1986-1994)
Model Number: 500-5504-01
MPU: DataEast/Sega Version 2
Type: Solid State Electronic (SS)
Production: 2,896 units (confirmed)
Serial Number Database: View at The Internet Pinball Serial Number Database (IPSND.net) (External site)
Notable Features: Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3). Emulates an EM machine when you reach 1950. Digital displays emulate scoring reels, sound effects revert to a real chime box under the playfield.
Design by: Joe Kaminkow, Ed Cebula
Art by: Kevin O'Connor, Margaret Hudson
Music by: David Thiel
Sound by: David Thiel
Software by: Jerry Koraganis, Lonnie D. Ropp
Notes: Artist Margaret Hudson said that she modeled for the hippie in the backglass.
We previously listed the Manufacture Date as November, 1988.
This game was produced from December 1988 to April 1989.
Marketing Slogans: "Go Back to the 1950's"

[@rarecoolitems]

That's a great machine. It's not easy to find one of those!

[@w0mblemania]

Excellent music and audio! :)

[@Zcuckoo]

Loved that machine, wish I never sold mine.