Walk-Thru of Houston’s Amazing “Electronics Parts Outlet”

A place that’s been on my bucket list to check out, is a business in Houston, TX called “Electronics Parts Outlet” – located in an otherwise demure strip mall on the west side of Houston, this place is one of the premiere surplus electronics stores in the country. It also has a vibrant maker community around it. Come with me as we explore the isles and the many wonders you can find.

2022 Houston Arcade Expo Walk-Thrus – Pre-show, show and the swap meet

I finally got a chance to get back to the Houston Arcade Expo, one of my favorite pinball events. I’ve got a bunch of videos I’ve shot of things and here’s the first few.

Pre-show walk-thru
Opening day walk-thru
Saturday morning swap meet in the parking lot

Flippers Arcade, Outer Banks, NC – Arcade Walk-Thru

This was a very interesting, very special place to discover… take a look inside what appears at first glance to be a basic gas station/convenience store, but turns into not just an amazing arcade, but one of the BEST collections of pinball machines anywhere in the country. A real hidden gem.

Working on a Jurassic Park pinball on location

After having this game on location for awhile, I thought I might report on what types of wear and tear and damage I’m running into, and what was wrong with the game. I think we’ve found a few “weak links” relating to parts that probably should last a little longer. Check it out: