Does Stern send you a parts list with the topper like the owner's manual for the pin? So you would know what to order? Which gets me to thinking on whether Stern will be selling replacement parts for the topper. For instance, what happens of your clock breaks? Thoughts?

I have thought for awhile that I would like to have a spare Spot head as he takes a lot of abuse. I see that Marco sells the Spot head, it is in stock. I just have not budgeted the $25.00 price.

Haven't seen one yet, but you would certainly think they will. Node board, solenoid, plunger assembly, motor, lighting, etc. They've successfully created a "mini, interactive toy" above and below the playfield on this one......."imagine"..

Thanks for that, i will have a look when I get some time. Lets see what Stern say too. Can also be the node board.

Dwight said code is done. So far so good.

Dwight can say what he want.
It's not his decision.

It's Gary Sterns decision if there will be happen a big code update or not in the future.

I have send him (and not Dwight) a email and asked him for a new code update. No answer how I expected.

However, write Gary guys.

I'm owner of LE #111. I love the game so far, but I think Munsters is not finished yet, this can't be the end of the line.

Actually it isn’t. Gary doesn’t make those types of decisions anymore. Hasn’t for quite a while.

There was no right answer for Dwight to give when the infamous code question gets brought up ( on every single game, btw).

Suspect, the answer given was safest and a nice blanket statement. Compared to other releases ( will go back to BM as it keeps being brought up) there were elements in those games that actually didn't work, so of course they said " code on the way" . BM didn't even flip at the show, and initial code was just a " get it out the door" version.

I can think of other titles that had missing inserts, shots that did nothing, and serious bugs until code was updated. Munsters has none of these.

Of course I WANT new code. Anyone that enjoys a game looks forward to any enhancements, period. Does it NEED new code? Not so much, imho. The game is fun out of the box.

WILL it get updated? From a topper standpoint, I have zero doubts. Gameplay, my guess is yes, but when, who knows.

No harm in emailing Gary, however, there are several others to nudge if you feel compelled.

As long as you don't tilt

Stern should be interested in updating the code since it is deterring a lot of people from buying the game at this point.

Ha ....agreed. It certainly wouldn't hurt my feelings. Always feels like a new game when a new drop happens....

Stern like any company is quite motivated to increase sales of Munster’s. All the R&D, licensing, design, etc. has been paid for on Munsters and now, just needs new paint, front and rear redesigns, accessories: all sell cars and pinball machines of the same model. Just so happens that code overhaul and more depth is the new “paint, redesigns and updated accessories” of pinball. They just did the same thing for GoT, GB, Bat66, DP and SW. It will be done for Munsters, make no mistake, because that is the only way of increasing sales.

Yeah it was super difficult to change that bulb too LOL. I’m just going to leave it for now, anyone who switches to purple tell us what you think. And Mark I got all new screws from Stern for my lower playfield window so I’m back to 100 percent thanks for keeping me running until then!

The hell with Stern, you should make your own toppers! Seriously with your inventiveness and skill as long as you had a manufacturer that would build them I bet you could make some awesome toppers. Maybe a late career addition?

That would work. I'm guessing it's installed from the inside so the tabs are also on the inside. Also, I was thinking a piece of black plastic about as thick as a thick business card, in like a "C" shape. Squeezing it down, inserting it in the hole for the led, and releasing it letting it expand into place.

To test, I rolled up a slice of a business card, but it wont go in. The LED PCB is flush with the plastic. So..... I just put a business card between Eddy and the back plastic. Works fine. Now, if someone could make a piece of plastic with a bracket to attach to the existing nut, I'll buy a pair!

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Just ask Anaya Lawn Service to make lexan business cards and your all set.

Hahahahaha, wiseguy!

Nah. Pinball is about fun tables that people want to play over and over again, period. All of my friends kept their MBr and like them as a compliment to their deeper games. Same reason I like my Munsters and AFMr as compliments to GB and SW. This isn't difficult to understand.

What’s not difficult to understand is, these games cost $10k. People expect more for that kind of money. Many feel a simple easy game is not fun over the long haul and that’s the point you’re missing and at these prices, is not much of a compliment to anything. So we disagree.

I've done crazier things w game improvements...( Check the BM66 wire form thread)...There are definitely a couple of things I want to explore in the topper.

Regarding all this talk about code.
My opinion is that bad code can ruin a good game, but good code can never save a bad game.
It is when the two work in harmony that you get a great game.
If Kaneda is right Munsters might be heading for greatness.

It worked for ghostbusters. With the new code I can’t stop playing it. Before it got few plays.

Good Afternoon. I just received a spare shooter rod, that I want to use to make a custom shooter rod for my Munsters. My question is, what's the best way to remove the original black knob that came with it? Thanks!

Honestly a hammer. A good smack and it will crack to pieces. Might be simpler to just order a raw shooter rod from Pinball Life though.

That's where I got this, hahahaha. Should have looked a little harder I guess Thank you, I'll give it a good whack.

Well, can't say it's not durable! I'll take it to work tomorrow and split it with a bandsaw.

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Hi all. Quick question for fellow Munsters owners

We've had 2 Munsters machines (an LE and a Color Premium), and no matter how the color premium is set up, the flippers are noticeably weaker than they were on the LE. For example, with the LE, we were consistently able to backhand the right ramp from a captured ball on the right flipper. It was close, but it was consistently do-able. We have *never* been able to do that even once with the color premium, regardless of playfield angle or flipper strength setting.

I think the question is: Were my LE flippers too strong, or are my Color Premium flippers weak? Are you able to consistently backhand that shot on your machine? If the latter, any guidance on what I can check/adjust?

Thanks!

Check the coil stops. They may be broken.

"People", "many", get out of here with that shit. People expect a fun game. All three CGC games doing insanely well says there are lots of people who disagree with you about simple and easy games having longevity. Maybe Munsters isn't the style of game for you and you should consider selling it?

LOL @ "easy" as well. Feel free to post your videos of making clean runs through Munster Madness level 2.

That's not how they roll. They just want to piss and moan. I've asked several times how their games are set up and their numbers of modes achieved in one game. Crickets... I guess they expect marilyn to reach out the coin door and give them a handy.

This is a real long shot. Everything is made to a tolerance. The more risk, the tighter the tolerance. Aircraft, which can fall from the sky, use many tight tolerances. Automobiles, which can leave you stranded at the side of the road, may have lesser tolerances. This is a bad example but you will get the idea.

Nobody is going to die if a pinball machine breaks down during game play. The long shot: Maybe the flipper plungers have a slight difference in diameter. Not much, but perhaps just enough to cause a little bit of extra drag between the plunger and the coil sleeve. If you have the machinist tools you could measure with a micrometer and verify. If you cannot make the measurements, or cannot find any other possibilities, you might trying swapping the plungers between the two pins and see if you can observe a difference. (It also could be the roll pin/spring pin binding between the flipper link and the plunger. I had that happen once).

As stated, it is a long shot, but if another answer does not materialize, then it would not take that long to make a swap between pins to have a look-see.

Anyone had this yet?

1 week ago the coil stop broke on the right flipper. Rebuilt both.
This last week the opto for the ramp was smashed :/

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Let Stern know. I am fairly sure there is a piece of metal that goes under the plastic to stop that from happening again.

Stop with the vulgar language, insults and acting like a school boy. Grow up and act like a gentleman. Opinions differ and that is a good thing. But when you put down others posts that shows no class. You chose to apologize to me once already for your poor behavior. Maybe you posted drunk?

Yes. Stern has a replacement kit for the broken Herman plastic. New unbroken plastic piece plus a steel shock absorber to prevent more breaking. Free Warranty replacement.

My LE was down for 2 weeks. I was surprised at how "out of shape" I was with a 2 week lull. I'm getting my groove back; I'm still not good but I have a good time.

This pin pretty much kicks butt. It is a speed demon. If you like a good fast flipper fight, Munsters is at the top of the list.

And I got 8 Eddie loops last night.

Satisfaction is hammering Spot 3 times in a row. 2 with the right flipper followed with 1 from the left flipper. Bang. Bang. Bang. I am used to shoot-drain with Spot.

What's missing here? #sternqualitycheck

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No shit? wow...

WOW! I'm speechless.......

I am feeling lucky with my perfect out of box topper,love it,best topper ever imho
I have tried purple and red bulbs and in many different angles and I have to say it looks best with No bulb,I can see the crow for the first time. it is easy if you bend the lamp bracket vertical and you should be able to get the bulb out. With just the left side removed

I'll hope when you mean "perfect" you're still encountering the odd code issues (clock not keeping accurate time, Raven and chimes not consistent at the top of each hour)?....they told me last week they were still working on the code to correct the issues.....

Still like the red, but to each their own....I took the roof off too, so I could access the bracket easier. Bent a bit, but too much and it smacks the back of Raven's head.

Mine will be "perfect" when it operates as intended..... Mechanically, and for 85% of functionality, I'm good. Very anxious for this to happen....

That's unbelievable. How did Herman get that big hole in his jacket? Kidding of course

I mean really? Was somebody that hungover on a Monday morning to miss that plastic or are they pissed off about having to make toppers? Sheesh...!

Stern has priorities, they are now focused on Elvira. Got to get those LEs out to bring in more money to feed the beast.

Unfortunately for me no more NIB for long time until all these quality issues get under control!

Seriously? I've said before, this is intentional wrongdoing.

I unlocked this mode just the other night. It was amazing.

Seriously tho... I stayed up till midnight and even rolled my clock back three times. Could not get midnight madness to trigger.

Checked the settings and it’s enabled.

I’m a sad panda.

Once you roll the clock, you MUST reboot the machine for it to take effect. So leave yourself a few spare minutes to allow that process to happen.

So that’s why it never works. Great tip. Still waiting to see if anyone has discovered secret mania yet.

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

Well good to see the new QC director is on the job. We can all stop worrying.

Thanks for the tip!

This is part of the reason the topper clock and Raven act as such.

I can share that Stern conveyed directly that they were working on these issues, as well as " other game enhancements in the next code drop"and "would not release ( or announce) until all of it was ready".

Didn't give a date or details beyond "soon". This certainly is an encouraging statement on several fronts, and puts the "game is done" comment in perspective.

They are not "done" w this one, period.

Beautiful game but so boring compared to Jurassic Park. Please give Munsters some love Stern.