#24 Lady Death with Tommy Skinner The Classic Pinball Podcast
While Dave and George are interviewing Tommy Skinner ( This Flippin Podcast) about Fathom, he tells us a story about two different conversion kits he imported from Germany. The kits are Lady Death and Space Riders. These retheme kits were available in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Dave gives a shout out to artist Joel DeGuzman. The discussion turns to playfield manufacturing and Deeproot finds its way into the conversation. This is a mini episode that will not only inform but entertain.
Kineticist’s take
Tommy Skinner shares story of importing and distributing rare German Geiger pinball conversion kits.
Synopsis
Tommy Skinner discusses his acquisition and distribution of Geiger re-themed conversion kits from Germany, specifically Lady Death (Mata Hari reskin) and Space Rider (Harlem Globetrotters reskin). The conversation covers the import logistics, playfield quality comparisons with American machines, and ongoing artist collaborations to create period-correct cabinet artwork and modernized game builds using P-Rock boards.
Entities
- BG Resto· company
- Deeper· company
- Geiger· company
- Zacariah· company
- Texas Pinball Festival· event
- Harlem Globetrotters· game
- Lady Death· game
- Mata Hari· game
- Space Rider· game
- Vampirella· game
- Dave· person
- Joel de Guzman· person
- John Papadu· person
- Ron Kruseman· person
- Tommy Skinner· person
- Zomby Yeti· person
- P-Rock· product