Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy

Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy is a solid-state electronic home model pinball machine produced by Bally in 1977. Part of Bally's Series II line of non-commercial home games (model 614-2000, alongside home versions of Fireball and Galaxy Ranger), it brought the Elton John licensed theme of Bally's smash-hit 1976 commercial game into living rooms. The design is credited to Alan Aldridge, and Elton John's likeness is featured in the backglass art.

As a four-player home model, the game offered a simplified take on the arcade experience, letting families enjoy the glam-rock spectacle of the Captain Fantastic theme without a trip to the arcade. An amusing quirk: the game's name varies depending on where you look - the backglass reads 'Captain Fantastic With The Brown Dirt Cowboy', the playfield 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy', and the cabinet 'Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy'.

The machine's artwork is its standout feature, with Elton John's likeness prominently displayed on the backglass. The bold, colorful aesthetic captures the spirit of 1970s rock 'n' roll, making it an appealing curiosity for pinball enthusiasts who appreciate the intersection of music and gaming.