I personally don't like that game. But then again I hated the movie.. thought it was a complete rip off of Dances with Wolves but in outer space.
The back glass is sweet. And the armored suit is pretty neat. But I think IM is better.
The kids might like it since it is bright with neat lights.

I think you made a decision that was based upon YOUR needs. I wouldn't put ALL of your faith in the "rankings". One of my favorite pins is ranked somewhere around #130 (why is it still so darned expensive then?)

I hope you tried it out to get a feel for it first. If you did, and still bought it, I would think you would be happy.

Congrats either way!

I agree... sometimes you have to buy a machine that the wife and kids want. It pays greater dividends in the longer run. Plus it is still a new machine to play.

Is there an Avatar and a Special Edition?
PS: Loved the movie! What's wrong with Dances With Wolves (excellent movie as well!) in Space?

I like Avatar personally, and think monopoly kinda sucks. So it's a good trade IMO.

But ya IronMan, TAF, Whitewater, TZ, & Fishtales are all way better than Avatar.

But if you're buying for your family, then buy what everyone likes.

Getting a game the family likes is always a good move. Have not played Avatar but I always take poor stern ratings with a grain of salt. Plus it's been noted many times that TZ isn't a favorite of casual players, if that's what your kids are.

BTW what were your feelings on Monopoly? I've been thinking about trading for one.

I am interested in at least one, maybe 2 of your titles. If you sell instead of trade let me know!

I don't have a Monopoly pin, though.

Shipping to the Congo would be a killer

Another one here that has played Monopoly and hated it. I abandoned it after the first two balls. Never played Avatar but it has to be better!

When I played Monopoly (admittedly briefly) it just struck me as typical Lawlor silliness. Curious if it holds up for home play. I hear it's tough to complete. Looks like a game that non-pinheads would enjoy.

I think Avatar is a solid game. I really like the way it looks, and the gameplay is pretty decent. It's definitely better than Monopoly, and I kind of like Monopoly.

Given those choices I would have to say your crazy. I do like IM more than Avatar as well. That said don't worry about the rankings go into playing each the pin with no preconceptions. All that is important is you enjoy Avatar. So I hope you and the family absolutely love it.

Not a fan of avatar. It just looked cheap when I played it on location, but if you like it who cares?

In the long run it will continue to decrease in value where some of the other machines are stable or rising, but no one can predict anything long term.

Not a big fan of the movie, but I have to say I like avatar better than Monopoly and Iron Man, Congrats!

Yea taking the families opinions into consideration makes things a bit tougher. Don't second guess the decision just based on the fact that I and some others are not big fans of Avatar. If you already made the move give it a fair shot and you may end up absolutely loving it. I know I love some pins that others don't care for and that is okay.

I did not know you were paying $4600 for the Avatar. Given that info I would have to agree NIB Tron would be the way to go cool look & sound with fast fun gamplay.

Do not get the Avatar. TZ probably won't be a hit with the kids, but you will be better off with any of those other pins you listed. Avatar isn't that good of a pin and you will probably want to trade out of it after a month or so. For that price, get a Tron NIB!!!

I would have traded Monopoly for any of those other titles. That constantly spinning flipper is something I can't stand.
I'm lucky, my wife really doesn't care what I get, she really loves the idea of a gameroom. She has only one demand, that I never get rid of MB(not a problem).

I think Tron is a lot better. For me, Tron has better shots, sounds and the spinning disk is a lot of fun. I think Tron would hold its value a lot better than Avatar too.

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Quite frankly, I agree with the eight ball. I would never have made that trade, and if I did, I would have taken Whitewater in an instant. Whitewater has a great ruleset for you, but tons of crazy ramps that entertain kids and non-pinheads. The theme is friendly, the music evolves well as you play the game, and did I mention RAMPS! That would have been my pick if I was in your situation.

But you have your reasons, and your own preferences. You really shouldn't seek the opinions of others for consoling a purchase you don't feel confident on, because everyone has different tastes and more than likely most people won't agree with your choice.

Any pin is better than a pin that upsets the wife or kids. So, being kind enough to put them first when buying a machine is the best choice anyone here could have made, regardless of which pin you bought.

SunKing wins this year's good father and husband award.

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i like avatar. there is one near me at a movie theatre and i play it as often as i can. you and the family should enjoy it.

I liked Avatar. The pin that is. I think its important to keep the family happy and on the upside,you do get a fresh pin to play. Sounds like you really want LOTR. Show your daughter a picture of Nimblepins LOTR and watch as she is basked in the glory that only true awesomeness can bestow and if that doesnt change her opinion, well, just get it anyway.

good change over, but the only Stern since Spidey I'd buy is Transformers

Well, actually I amend that as I'm one of 12 that like Big Buck, but wouldn't pay much

SunKing, I have both Avatar LE and IM. Believe it or not, I prefer Avatar although it is a pretty close call. Probably because the amp suit magnet is not as brutal as the iron monger. Maybe it is my skill level (or lack thereof!), but Avatar seems easier to "control" overall. Give it a chance--I think it will be a great choice for a family pin...!

I am one of the 12 as well.

I kept my Avatar LE and traded my IM for Tron LE. Avatar is a good game.

Glad I could be of your comedic services!

I bought a NIB Avatar. Really liked it . . . for awhile . . . and then it sat unplayed for two or three months. I thought it was boring.

I started playing it again, and I eventually discovered . . . I REALLY LIKE IT!!! Now, my Twilight Zone, White Water, LOTR LE and others are sitting idle. Avatar is just a nice speedy game and it is killer to get the Final Wizard mode! I have it on Easy play and out of over 1,500 games, I have only made the Wizard mode twice! So, there's something there to 'play for' . . . .

Also, of all my pins, the kids and grandkids love it the most. They call the Amp Suit 'The Monster'.

Don't look back. Enjoy the new thrills until you get tired or get the money to buy another pin!!!

Mike

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Avatar is also a hard resell. All the others are solid well liked classics, TAF being of course makinds greatest accomplishment.

Enjoy it though, the choice is made. You'll have a swing at the others again sometime if you desire.

Sunking . . . sounds just like my scene here!

Do put some LED's in it. I put them in the inserts running across the playfield, and I put blue ones in the 'names' that run up horizontally from the flippers. THOSE are awesome to see!