# Humpty Dumpty

The *Humpty Dumpty* pinball machine, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in October 1947, is a landmark in pinball history, as it was the first machine to introduce flippers—an innovation by Harry Mabs.

## Manufacturer
[D. Gottlieb & Co.](/manufacturers/d-gottlieb--co)

## Production
1947

## Design team
- Design: [Harry Mabs](/people/harry-mabs)
- Art: [Roy Parker](/people/roy-parker)
- Mechanics: [Harry Mabs](/people/harry-mabs)
- Animation: [Harry Mabs](/people/harry-mabs)
- Concept: [Harry Mabs](/people/harry-mabs)

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