Rare restored Super Red Baron electro-mechanical arcade game manufactured by Nutting Industries (MCI) and originally released in 1972. Housed in its original cabinet, 24? x 72? x 30?, with terrific World War I-themed designs to the lower panel, marquee, and side panels, which bear marvelous stenciled portraits of the Red Baron, who looks strikingly similar to Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The control panel is meticulously designed to replicate a vintage aircraft dashboard, complete with functional fuel dials, alongside a joystick and buttons that deliver an authentic gaming experience. The arcade has been professionally restored and is in beautiful condition, with minimal scuffs and wear. The game functions at 85% and needs adjustment in several areas inside, but remains in working condition, with sounds, lights, and action. The cabinet is 100% complete with doors and keys and has wheels mounted on the bottom for easy transportation. One of two known to be in private collections, this Super Red Baron arcade is an exceptional piece for any serious collector or enthusiast of retro arcade games.
In 1971, Dave Nutting formed a new company called Milwaukee Coin Industries. MCI’s main business was the manufacture of projection screen games, crude ancestors to the laser disc games of the mid-80s that used images from a film disc or strip projected on a screen to create a realistic background for arcade games. MCI released several projection games including Red Baron, an inspiration for his Red Baron Amusement Center arcade locations that he opened in 1972.
