As a child of the 80’s I played any arcade game I came in contact with. It didn’t matter what it was – if  I had a quarter in my pocket and the time to play it, my hands were steeled and ready to mash buttons to fight the onslaught of galaxy invaders, wild animals, cartoonish gremlins, or hulking brutes.  Sure, I had my favorites along the way, but generally speaking, I was indifferent to which glowing cabinet ate my money as long as it delivered a challenge.

Growing up and studying art and design has truly made me appreciate the visual aesthetics of things in this world. While I certainly enjoy playing arcade games, I have found through my collecting experiences that I actually enjoy the hobby more than the games themselves. What does that mean, you ask? Well, the hunt is certainly thrilling, but when it comes to placing games in my permanent collection or selling games to a buyer I enjoy the restoration process the most.

It all started when I raided an operator’s basement back in April, 2008. (more…)

NoCashValue.info has teamed up with GameStencils.com to provide you, the fevered arcade hobbyist, with brand new Gunsmoke artwork for your very own restoration! Brian over at gamestencils has been great to deal with and his products are really top-notch. I know this probably isn’t a product in high-demand, but I love the fact that Game Stencils is willing to step out on a limb and carry some of the more “off-the-wall” and obscure items out there. (more…)

I made some VERY cool additions to my post over at coinopspace about my GUNSMOKE restoration. Check it out!

I posted some updates to my Gunsmoke Restoration Thread over at CoinOpSpace.com. I’ve decided on the cabinet I intend on using for the restoration along with the side art I plan on applying. Spoiler – it ain’t the art that came with the kit…it’s CUSTOM!

I’ve decided to throw my (cowboy) hat into the ring over at coinopspace.com as they are holding a summer arcade restoration contest:

In keeping with the rules, I can only post original content on coinopspace.com to remain eligible for the top prize. Therefore, I cannot post the restoration process on nocashvalue.info until AFTER the contest deadline. However, I will continue to update the site letting you all know when another update to the restoration has been made. Check out my Gunsmoke restoration thread or feel free to browse the rest of my competition. Let me know how you think I’m stacking up. Wish me luck!