COOLTOY’s Pinball 2000 Transplant Triumph
What happens when retro sci-fi meets modern pinball craftsmanship? You get a one-of-a-kind Revenge From Mars machine that’s turning heads and flipping expectations, literally.
Content creator and pinball enthusiast COOLTOY has pulled off a jaw-dropping transplant: taking the iconic Pinball 2000 system from its original cabinet and giving it a sleek new home in a modern-style pinball cabinet. The result? A machine that feels like a time-traveling hybrid – equal parts 1999 innovation and 2025 flair.
🚀 A Quick Blast from the Past
Originally released in 1999 by Williams Electronics Games under the Bally label, Revenge From Mars was the first machine to use the Pinball 2000 system. Designed by George Gomez, it fused traditional pinball mechanics with interactive video overlays projected onto the playfield – a revolutionary concept at the time. It was also the spiritual sequel to the beloved Attack From Mars, and followed by Star Wars Episode I.
But while the gameplay was ahead of its time, the cabinet design was very much of its era. That’s where COOLTOY stepped in.
🔧 The Transplant Operation
COOLTOY’s project involved transplanting the guts of Revenge From Mars into a traditional-style cabinet sourced from the talented folks at Barrels of Fun Pinball. This wasn’t just a shell swap, it was a full-on reimagining.
- Custom artwork by the legendary Brian Allen of Flyland Designs gives the machine a bold, comic-book aesthetic that pops.
- A custom topper from The Electric Playground (TEP) and Brad Albright adds flair and personality.
- The result is a machine that looks like it rolled straight out of a Martian arcade in the year 3000.
🎥 See It in Action
COOLTOY walks us through the entire build in his YouTube video, showcasing the cabinet, artwork, and gameplay in glorious detail. Check it out below:
source: COOLTOY
🕹️ Why It Matters
This project is more than just a cool mod, it’s a celebration of pinball history and creativity. It shows how retro tech can be preserved, enhanced, and reimagined for new generations of players. For fans of Revenge From Mars, it’s a fresh way to experience a classic. For modders and collectors, it’s inspiration to think outside the cabinet.