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1965 Gottlieb KINGS & QUEENS Pinball Machine
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Original Presentation Script
Presenting this absolute legend of silver ball lore: a 1965 Gottlieb KINGS & QUEENS pinball machine. Cinema buffs will recognize it from the 1975 film Tommy, where the title character plays a Kings & Queens in his epic duel with Elton John. Over its six-decade life, many a Pinball Wizard has no doubt put this machine through its paces, but the seller assures us this unit has been fully shopped and upgraded with LED lighting. Every component, from bulbs to switches, is reported to be functioning perfectly. It is ready for play, although it does require additional parts before it can once again accept quarters. This machine is a great addition to any vintage-themed game room. Let the digit counters fall!
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Peer review completed, but this run did not return structured market value ranges.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Backglass is marked 'GOTTLIEB'S KINGS & QUEENS' with manufacturer details along the bottom edge.
Date:2026-08-24 23:22:36.680190
Description:
It is not perfect, but just about. It is probably the nicest condition Kings and Queens on the market, though. Every single bulb, switch, coil, target, bell, etc is working great. It just can't take quarters unless you install those quarter accepting parts.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This 1965 Gottlieb KINGS & QUEENS pinball machine presents in excellent visual condition. While reported to be fully operational and upgraded with LEDs, physical testing is required to confirm internal mechanics.
Fair Market Value
Pending structured market values
Replacement Value
Pending structured market values
Archived Matches
1 comparable
Research Confidence
Insufficient Data
Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The images show a Gottlieb "Kings & Queens" pinball machine, identifiable by its characteristic red, white, and blue checkered cabinet and card-themed backglass. The backglass clearly bears the maker's mark "GOTTLIEB'S KINGS & QUEENS," contradicting the report's claim of "None" for marks. The playfield is illuminated, consistent with the report's mention of LED upgrades, and the coin door is visibly missing its coin acceptance slots, supporting the claim that it cannot currently take quarters.
Market and Source Support
External reference sources confirm that "Kings & Queens" is a classic electro-mechanical pinball machine released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1965. Historical records also verify the report's cinematic trivia: this specific model was played by Roger Daltrey's character in the 1975 film Tommy during the famous "Pinball Wizard" duel against Elton John (who played a Gottlieb "Buckaroo").
Needs Verification
["The report claims 'Every single bulb, switch, coil, target, bell, etc is working great,' which cannot be verified from static images and requires physical testing.", 'The internal condition of the electro-mechanical components and the quality of the LED conversion cannot be assessed from the exterior photos.']
Audit Conclusion
The report is largely supported regarding the identification, dating, and general visual condition of the machine, though it misses obvious maker's marks and contains a minor typo in the narration. The claims of perfect mechanical functionality remain plausible but unproven by the visual evidence alone.
Report ID: : x2gtrz
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