Neutron Star Atari Pinball

The game "Pipeline" which is not known to have ever made it as even a prototype. (picture from Dale Luck) Click the thumbnail image for a larger version. pipeline backglass
The generic backglass shown to the right was used on prototype pinball machines still early in the design phase. Click the thumbnail image for a larger version. proto backglass
Featured to the right is a full-sized proof of an early Time 2000 composition. The artists at Atari were masters in design and would often rework an image several times before a final version would be sent for approval. It appears that the body of the nude girl was pasted onto the piece prior to reproduction; an expensive layout and proofing technique in the mid 1970's, but Atari spared no expense in developing the best artwork in the coin-op industry. Click the thumbnail image for a larger version. proto artwork
The image at the right is of George Opperman's original Atarians backglass painting. This illustration was then converted by Atari graphic designer Bob Flemate into a 12 color silkscreen. proto artwork

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