I know everyone is excited to get theirs, and I do stress over how long it takes to get through all of the interest and existing orders. It will be awhile before I can get to your spot on the list, but I'm doing what I can to be efficient in juggling everything.

I can be a broken record when I mention the time the mods take (partially in hopes to avoid some of the mountain of PMs, emails, and texts I get every day), but for example, one order of a full RZ or ACNC set (which is somehow still fairly regular) is a few days project just for one set.

Before the explosive Elvira response (and subsequent enhanced interest for everything I had made prior), this wasn't an issue, but I've never been able to catch up since. Had certainly hoped to have them behind me before another machine came along to mod, but I'm passionate about the TMNT theme and didn't want to miss out on the chance to mod it.

Been on mods all day today (aside from pressure washing the driveway) and will work into the a.m hours to finish everything I hoped would be done much earlier so I can focus on BSD mods tomorrow (had been holding those off since early in the year).

It's indeed still possible to get on the list by posting interest in the thread, but it will be a fair wait at the back end.

I'll message in groups as I get through the list.

I will have access to an Avengers, but my priority will be on TMNT production early on, so I'm sure other modders will get to it before I do, but I'll be considering possibilities in case I can fit in time for it.

Not too late to get on the list here, but the list is quite long, so it will be awhile before I can get to this point.

I'll message when here though. Of course many ahead will likely back out by then.

All in the first post. The building and pipe fit both models, and the turtle selection bezel is premium/LE only (ties in with the News 6 plastic below, and the Pro habitrail gets in the way [PinMonk/Vireland offers a nice alternative that fits either model]).

I've had several other TMNT plans, but may not finish them before moving onto other projects.

I appreciate your interest.

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As of today, I've put my Pinside Shop on vacation mode, so new ACNC and RZ orders wont be accepted again until Nov. (still have a chunk of those to get through) to help focus on TMNT and Elvira backlog, and avoid refunds that don't seem to return Pinside or PayPal fees (had it happen today for the first time).

Looking to get the next chunk of these orders out by Monday. Just shipped the latest Elvira run a couple days ago and have some other non-TMNT stuff to get to, but of course the bezels and pipes are already complete for most of the remaining first batch.

Sorry again for the crazy turnaround time, though I imagine between this and the Elvira threads alone, the scope of demand backlog can be seen.

Still on the large initial message batch (which ultimately grew beyond 30 with several older orders on Elvira runs skipping the line to combine shipping). I've increased the pricing on the building by a little bit going forward. Not sure if it will help the timeline, but they do indeed take a lot of time, and I know many will back out later on with the delay (while it would be favorable to get pipe only orders out ahead, that would be a bit chaotic to navigate with the giant interest list here and several other waitlists running simultaneously).

Finally have the next batch of buildings painted up and ready for clear coat (pizza signs done as well).

Been having to work on a few cars recently that has taken up some of my time (prepped one that's been dead since Nov. and got it transported to a shop down south), and my daily driver had the clutch fail and is currently in a local shop. Left me having to fix the clunker that's been sitting so I can make it to USPS in the meantime. Had been holding much of those issues off (and let them get worse in the case of the clutch) until my backlogs were complete, but realizing that won't happen anytime soon (been a full year now since I didn't have some backlog).

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Super easy install for anyone. Has a plug in the middle to separate the wiring to make it easy to run the wire through the playfield directly beneath the mod, and the power is connected with an IDC connector to an available spot in the backbox (shown in the instructions below). Installs with just a couple factory screws.

Knowing how to do it all, the building can be completely installed in two minutes or less (of course it's always a bit longer when figuring out the instructions for the first time).

Not too late to get on the list, but the list is indeed quite long (undoubtedly many will back out before I can get to them as turnaround times have been up to 3 months since January). Will send out a PM when I get to your post. Interest posted here isn't a commitment.

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UPDATE: Back to working on mods full time as of today and I'll have those next 10 sets out this week for sure (working on some ACNC mods this moment from a 3 month old order).

After the last update, a friend driving through wound up staying at my house through the week (while I produced a song of his), and I started dating again this weekend.

Perhaps odd to mention personal life in these threads, but I figure some want to know why there are delays and there's too many to PM (and I don't mind being an open book). I appreciate the patience.

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All remaining TMNT mods from the large first batch will be shipped out by Saturday (tomorrow).

I'll start sending out messages for the next batch by Monday night I expect.

Future batches will likely be by ~10 sets at a time to be more manageable.

It's indeed still possible, but it will be a long time until I can get to this point on the list.

The pipe mod will likely be available for the next couple years. The other mods should be available until thread interest is satisfied, though I may discontinue the building and bezel after that time.

All remaining paid TMNT orders have now been shipped and tracking has been sent (if I somehow missed anyone that paid, please let me know).

As noted above, I'll continue down the list Monday night to see if those next in line are still interested. Will only be looking to fill about 10 orders per batch from now on.

I appreciate the sentiments Thank you!

Yeah, I still have ideas for ACNC I'd like to get to if possible (and several others for TMNT that may not see fruition). Was going to get on those, then modded Elvira to unprecedented demand...definitely liked having more time to develop new mods, but am thankful for the strong support this year.

I'll have access to an AIQ, but thinking I won't mod for that one given the backlogs (and lack of real passion for that theme). Shall see.

Will send out messages late tonight, but will be going in the order interest was posted in the thread until I fill ten spots.

Up to post #65 has been messaged for interest on the next batch of TMNT mods. I'll continue down the list if enough back out.

If anyone that posted earlier than post #65 wanted in that I didn't message, please let me know and I'll get you in.

Not too late, but it will be awhile to get to the back end. I'll message you once I catch up.

Though many are backing out or have sold their game that are ahead, so the list shouldn't be as daunting as it appears.

Paid orders from batch two will ship later this week--I've prepped double the amount of pipes, so pipe-only orders for batch 3 will be ready to ship upon ordering as well.

Glad you're enjoying the mods, and I appreciate the positive feedback

Thank you!