CBC News Featured the World's Only "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" Simpsons Pinball Machine!
CBC News Featured the World's Only "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" Simpsons Pinball Machine!
A surreal pinball moment! CBC News recently featured the incredible custom-built "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" Simpsons pinball machine created by pinball enthusiast and designer Marco Bucci. Dutch and I were lucky enough to make an appearance in the clip. Inspired by one of the most iconic mysteries in Simpsons history, this one-of-a-kind machine brings the legendary "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" storyline to life in pinball form. From custom artwork and unique game features to countless hidden Simpsons references, this machine is truly unlike anything else in the pinball world. In this video, you'll see the machine in action, hear more about its creation, and get a behind-the-scenes look at a pinball project that has captured the attention of collectors, Simpsons fans, and even CBC News. A huge thanks to Marco Bucci for bringing this incredible machine to life and to CBC News for shining a spotlight on such a unique piece of pinball history. Have you ever seen a custom pinball machine this detailed? Let me know in the comments!
Kineticist’s take
Artist builds custom Simpsons pinball machine over 3 years, featured on CBC News.
Synopsis
A pinball enthusiast and artist built a custom pinball machine themed around The Simpsons' "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" episode over three years, combining hand-drawn art, mechanical engineering, coding, and 3D printing. The machine was featured in a CBC News segment. The builder, who has an art rather than engineering background, hired a voice actor for Simpsons voices and is planning a future video game project featuring Looney Tunes characters.
Entities
- CBC News· organization
- Pinball Shenanigans· organization
- The Simpsons· product
- Who Shot Mr. Burns?· product
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