Stardust

The Stardust is a vintage electro-mechanical pinball machine from 1971, designed by Norm Clark and manufactured by Williams Electronics. Arriving in the later years of the EM era, shortly before solid-state technology began to take over the industry, the Stardust reflects the mature, feature-rich playfield design that EM machines had developed by the early 1970s.

The Stardust boasts an array of features, including two flippers, five pop bumpers, and two slingshots, which provided players with a thrilling experience. The machine's design also incorporates standup targets, kickout holes, right-side ball return gates, and a left-side detour gate – all of which contributed to the complexity and challenge of the game. Additionally, the presence of a playfield spinner and an up-post between flippers added an extra layer of excitement.

The Stardust's theme is centered around happiness and dance, with artwork by Christian Marche depicting lively scenes of dancing. With over 5,400 units produced, the Stardust was a commercially successful release for Williams, and it remains a solid example of early-1970s EM design for collectors and enthusiasts today.