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10 Playable Art Investments That Will Redefine Your Collection in 2026
Collectors spent years buying pieces that were mostly meant to be admired from a distance. In 2026, that idea feels much less exciting to many buyers. People now want collectibles they can interact with, hear, customize, or actually use in some way. That shift has pushed playable art into the spotlight, especially among younger collectors looking for pieces that feel more personal and memorable. Luxury Pinball Machines Modern pinball machines have become serious collector’s items, especially the high-end models built by companies like Jersey Jack Pinball. Limited editions based on names like Harry Potter and Elton John became especially popular in 2025. A...
10 Playable Art Investments That Will Redefine Your Collection in 2026
Collectors spent years buying pieces that were mostly meant to be admired from a distance. In 2026, that idea feels much less exciting to many buyers. People now want collectibles they can interact with, hear, customize, or actually use in some way. That shift has pushed playable art into the spotlight, especially among younger collectors looking for pieces that feel more personal and memorable. Luxury Pinball Machines Modern pinball machines have become serious collector’s items, especially the high-end models built by companies like Jersey Jack Pinball. Limited editions based on names like Harry Potter and Elton John became especially popular in 2025. A...
Jersey Jack Pinball Machines | Uncrate
Pinball is no longer a relic, and Jersey Jack Pinball is leading its return with the Harry Potter Pinball Machine. What was once a barroom staple now reads more like a statement piece, blending analog mechanics with modern tech to create something closer to an interactive sculpture. The playfield is transformed by over a thousand RGB LEDs, while a High-Definition display replaces static backglass art with dynamic scenes and character-driven storytelling. Built-in Wi-Fi allows the experience to evolve through updates, extending gameplay beyond the initial release. Steel, glass, and coil-driven action keep the tactile foundation intact, but it's the layered...
Jersey Jack Pinball Machines | Uncrate
Pinball is no longer a relic, and Jersey Jack Pinball is leading its return with the Harry Potter Pinball Machine. What was once a barroom staple now reads more like a statement piece, blending analog mechanics with modern tech to create something closer to an interactive sculpture. The playfield is transformed by over a thousand RGB LEDs, while a High-Definition display replaces static backglass art with dynamic scenes and character-driven storytelling. Built-in Wi-Fi allows the experience to evolve through updates, extending gameplay beyond the initial release. Steel, glass, and coil-driven action keep the tactile foundation intact, but it's the layered...
Jersey Jack Pinball Celebrates Five Years of Rock with Epic Giveaway
The Chicago-area pinball manufacturer Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) is turning up the volume on its celebration of the five-year anniversary of its landmark table, the Guns N’ Roses: Not in This Lifetime machine. To mark the milestone, JJP is launching a major giveaway: one lucky fan will win a full-size Guns N’ Roses pinball machine. It’s a collector-worthy prize combining gaming and rock-and-roll culture. Back in October 2020, JJP revealed the Guns N’ Roses machine, a collaboration with the legendary band Guns N’ Roses and top designer Eric Meunier. The game features 21 full-length studio master tracks from the band’s “Not...
Jersey Jack Pinball Celebrates Five Years of Rock with Epic Giveaway
The Chicago-area pinball manufacturer Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) is turning up the volume on its celebration of the five-year anniversary of its landmark table, the Guns N’ Roses: Not in This Lifetime machine. To mark the milestone, JJP is launching a major giveaway: one lucky fan will win a full-size Guns N’ Roses pinball machine. It’s a collector-worthy prize combining gaming and rock-and-roll culture. Back in October 2020, JJP revealed the Guns N’ Roses machine, a collaboration with the legendary band Guns N’ Roses and top designer Eric Meunier. The game features 21 full-length studio master tracks from the band’s “Not...
The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball
Business Insider//Abby Tang and Charlies Floyd. October 28, 2025 Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing. Click HERE for full video...
The rise and fall — and rise again — of pinball
Business Insider//Abby Tang and Charlies Floyd. October 28, 2025 Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing. Click HERE for full video...
Elton John Inducted Into Pinball HOFs
The Pinball Expo Hall of Fame and the U.K. Pinball Hall of Fame jointly inducted Sir Elton John at the recent Pinball Expo. The award was accepted by Jack Guarnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball, the makers of Elton John Pinball, reported U.K. pinball aficionado Gary Flower. Elton John has famously been portrayed on two pinball models from Bally and the recent three models from Jersey Jack and has raised money for the Elton John Aids Foundation through pingames. He also portrayed the Pinball Wizard in the film Tommy and regularly performed the song prior to his retirement. Elton John Inducted Into Pinball...
Elton John Inducted Into Pinball HOFs
The Pinball Expo Hall of Fame and the U.K. Pinball Hall of Fame jointly inducted Sir Elton John at the recent Pinball Expo. The award was accepted by Jack Guarnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball, the makers of Elton John Pinball, reported U.K. pinball aficionado Gary Flower. Elton John has famously been portrayed on two pinball models from Bally and the recent three models from Jersey Jack and has raised money for the Elton John Aids Foundation through pingames. He also portrayed the Pinball Wizard in the film Tommy and regularly performed the song prior to his retirement. Elton John Inducted Into Pinball...
Congrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
Jack Guarnieri, known throughout the business as Jersey Jack, is celebrating 50 years in coin-op today. (You may already know that if you’ve read his recent RePlay column, which he’s been writing since October 2004.) Jack’s journey began as a pinball mechanic, repairing electromechanical machines in college game rooms in the New York City area. “I was fortunate to become an operator, securing some locations and buying games, and after moving to New Jersey, I opened my first arcade, followed by a larger amusement center,” Guarnieri explained. He later worked as a consultant and then general manager for Mondial Distributing. He launched pinballsales.com in...
Congrats, Jersey Jack Guarnieri! Pinball Maven Has Spent 50 Years in the Industry
Jack Guarnieri, known throughout the business as Jersey Jack, is celebrating 50 years in coin-op today. (You may already know that if you’ve read his recent RePlay column, which he’s been writing since October 2004.) Jack’s journey began as a pinball mechanic, repairing electromechanical machines in college game rooms in the New York City area. “I was fortunate to become an operator, securing some locations and buying games, and after moving to New Jersey, I opened my first arcade, followed by a larger amusement center,” Guarnieri explained. He later worked as a consultant and then general manager for Mondial Distributing. He launched pinballsales.com in...