Op-Pop-Pop

Op-Pop-Pop, released by D. Gottlieb & Co. in 1969, embodied the vibrant pop art and op art movements of the 1960s in its design aesthetic. The machine's name and styling directly referenced these influential artistic movements, featuring bold geometric patterns and eye-catching color combinations that were characteristic of the era.

This four-player electro-mechanical pinball machine represented a period when pinball manufacturers were actively incorporating contemporary art and cultural trends into their designs. The playfield layout featured standard elements of the era including pop bumpers, drop targets, and spinning targets, but presented them within an artistic framework that made the game stand out in arcades and locations.

Op-Pop-Pop was produced during a significant period in pinball history, as the industry was reaching the peak of the electro-mechanical era just before the transition to solid-state electronics. The machine's reliability and straightforward gameplay mechanics made it a popular choice for operators, though production numbers were relatively modest compared to some of Gottlieb's other releases of the period.

The machine's artistic styling and period-specific design elements have made it a noteworthy example of how pinball machines reflected and interpreted the broader cultural movements of their time. Today, Op-Pop-Pop is sought after by collectors who appreciate both its historical significance and its representation of 1960s pop culture aesthetics.