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Can you find Jim and Stacey in this photo?

Star Trek old school

Star Trek old school game. These dudes are ripped.

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Wee Enterprises.

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You get three balls to live long and prosper.

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Players.

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From a movie-themed game.

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Jim gets a K.

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Happy Popcorn.

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LOTR game was popular and had two towers, a Balrog and everything.

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Is Gandalf wearing high tops?

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Run!

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Bobby Orr Power Play! It pits the Chicago Blackhawks against the Canadiens.

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Or maybe just vs. the whole country of Canada.

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Another self-portrait.

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Slapshot!

Jim gratified his ten-year-old self by attending the inaugural Michigan Pinball Expo today. I came, too, and shot over his shoulder. I’ve never seen so many pinball machines. They ranged from old school with gas-station rotary numbers, to the latest “Ironman” and “Lord of the Rings” games. Some owned by collectors and loaned for the event, some for sale. $15 at the door gets you unlimited free play. Pretty cool.