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Mid-Century American Electric Poosh-M-Up 'Big 5' Baseball Pinball Game

By: Northwestern Products Company (likely, as they produced the Poosh-M-Up series)

Style: Mid-Century American Amusement/Game

Origin: United States

Materials: Wood, glass, printed paper/cardboard, metal pins and hardware

Age: Circa 1945-1955

Condition: Very Good (visible wear and aging to graphics and case, some surface soiling, but overall intact; not professionally restored)

Value: $80-$150 (auction liquidation, condition dependent)

Peer-Reviewed Market Values

Dating Range

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Auction Liquidation

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Fair Market Value

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Replacement Value

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Comparables Used

1 comparable

Research Confidence

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Maker's Marks / Writing: "MADE IN U.S.A." and game rules printed at the upper left, and game title at top center.

Date: 2025-07-03 08:43:34.658823

Description:

This is a vintage tabletop pinball game titled 'Electric Poosh-M-Up Big 5,' made in the USA. Designed as a five-in-one baseball-themed game, it features vibrant yellow graphics with hand-drawn cartoon baseball players and various slots for scoring. The playfield is enclosed under glass within a wooden frame. Such games were produced for home amusement between the 1940s and 1950s, marking a transitional period between mechanical and early electric toys. The 'Poosh-M-Up' series was well-known and widely collected.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

A classic example of mid-century American tabletop amusement games, this 'Poosh-M-Up' machine remains a charming collectible for both pinball and baseball memorabilia enthusiasts. Its condition and originality—including graphics, playfield, and mechanics—strongly affect value. Retro appeal and nostalgia fuel demand in the collectibles market.

Individual Images:

• Only the main image is provided; it shows wear to the playfield graphics and some edge toning
• common for its age. The wooden case appears structurally sound but aged. Minor reflections on the glass do not appear to obscure gameplay features.

Provenance:

No provenance documentation provided.

Condition:

Very Good (visible wear and aging to graphics and case, some surface soiling, but overall intact; not professionally restored)

Identification Score: 98%

Distinctive graphics, title, and game layout make identification highly certain as a 1940s-50s electric Poosh-M-Up pinball game. Trademark visual style and format are well-documented.

Authenticity Score: 85%

Surface wear, aged paper, and patina to wood and glass strongly suggest period originality. Consistent with authentic examples. No immediate signs of reproduction or restoration are evident, though closer inspection of the back and mechanics would be ideal.

Image Memory Note

Vintage tabletop pinball game with baseball theme and yellow graphics under glass, wood frame, likely by Northwestern Products; condition good for age.

Keywords

Poosh-M-Up, Big 5, mid-century, American, tabletop pinball, baseball game, Northwestern Products, vintage amusement, United States

Report ID:  : q9g49b

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