6 Manufacturers now.

Predator, Skit-B.

Frankly, I don't consider them a manufacturer until they actually manufacture and ship something. Until that point, they're a concept house.

So we have three manufacturers (Stern, JJ, Spooky), and EIGHT...NO TEN..concept houses (Dutch, Heighway, Skit-B, Multimorphic, Zidware, Homepin, Circus Maximus, Quetzal, Silver Castle, Riot), and two probably-vaporware (whatever their name is doing Cthulu, and that other Gremlins one?).

_{Post edited by Frax}

#4 9 years ago

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pinballcorpse

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I think it is great that there are more companies involved making pinball machines, but the basic issue is still the same-availability.

If someone wants to purchase a new pinball machine today, say in time to set up for Christmas, how many different manufacturers are there to choose from?

It is not 6.

#5 9 years ago

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Crash

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Quoted from Luckydogg420:
Homepin. Thunderbirds should be available in 2015

Lol. I pretend they don't exist.

#6 9 years ago

FRX

Frax

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http://www.quetzalpinball.com/

Quoted from Crash:
Lol. I pretend they don't exist.

It's okay, you're american. To them, you don't exist.

#7 9 years ago

ABC

Crash

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Haha, true!

#8 9 years ago

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VGC1612

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Circus Maximus (Pinball Circus)

#9 9 years ago

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gweempose

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Quoted from Frax:
So we have three manufacturers (Stern, JJ, Spooky), and six concept houses (Dutch, Heighway, Skit-B, Multimorphic, Zidware, Homepin), and two probably-vaporware (whatever their name is doing Cthulu, and that other Gremlins one?).

You forgot about Quetzal Pinball. I'm pretty sure Captain Nemo has started shipping ...

#10 9 years ago

MMT

Xerico

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Rockwall, TX

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Quoted from gweempose:
You forgot about Quetzal Pinball. I'm pretty sure Captain Nemo has started shipping ...
http://www.quetzalpinball.com/

Unfortunately, Nemo is not shipping yet. But it's getting closer every day!!

I am so excited about getting Captain Nemo!

Marcus

#11 9 years ago

???

nate1981s

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Milford, MA

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I think their should be two categories for <100 pinballs and >100. Their are quite a few small shops out their. 10 machines can be someones garage.

#12 9 years ago

C F

frolic

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There will probably be at least 1 spectacular failure in 2015.

#13 9 years ago

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Frax

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I did forget Quetzal... I had to edit it three times because I had to keep adding more...so I will edit yet again.

#14 9 years ago

JIG

jwilson

Pinball Art Prints

Toronto, ON

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Yeah, until they ship something they're not a manufacturer.

So Stern, JJP and Spooky. Maybe DP because they shipped BoP 2.0.

#15 9 years ago

MOB

JoinTheCirqus

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Lyme, NH

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Really a great time for pinball. All of these entities should 'push' each other as well to advance the technology.

Now all we need is for them to be cheaper!

#16 9 years ago

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Euchrid

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What about Timeshock!?

#17 9 years ago

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rosh

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Riot Pinball - Wrath of Olympus

#18 9 years ago

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Frax

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OH CRAP EDITS INCOMING

#19 9 years ago

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jlm33

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Quoted from gweempose:
You forgot about Quetzal Pinball. I'm pretty sure Captain Nemo has started shipping ...

I wish it had, because I am waiting for #01...

Regarding manufacturers, I would currently list those who actually produced pins: Stern, JJP, Spooky...

I hope the list will grow (because I have preordered 3 pins from Quetzal, Skit-B and Riot Pinball !)

#20 9 years ago

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toyotaboy

RandOM Pinball

Allyn, WA

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Quoted from Frax:
Gremlins one

Vonnie D is as good as failed in my eyes (unless Vonnie is working all by himself without Wes's help, then I give him credit). There's been one update since the kickstarter closed 6 months ago:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2065029795/pinball-gremlins-pinball-machine

#21 9 years ago

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iceman44

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Big boys:

Stern
JJP

Junior Varsity with big potential:

DP
Jpop
Heighway
Multimorphic
Spooky

One and Done:

SkitB
Quetzel?
VonnieD (qualifies as none and done)
Homepin

Hoping that Riot/Wooly gets his 100 pre order number to produce that one

#22 9 years ago

ZZZ

swf127

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The additional variety is great but there are a finite number of pinball dollars. Are they going to be able to find enough new customers to keep NIB pins heading out the door in sufficient numbers to allow most of them to stick around? I doubt it. I like what Stern is doing in terms of taking on contract manufacturing for other firms, but I think a shakeout is coming.

#23 9 years ago

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schudel5

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What about Zidware?

#24 9 years ago

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swampfire

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This thread needs a pie chart showing # of games built. Heck, let's be generous and just do 2014.

#25 9 years ago

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PopBumperPete

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Quoted from iceman44:
Big boys:
Stern
JJP
Junior Varsity with big potentialready Jpop
Heighway
Multimorphic
Spooky
One and Done:
SkitB
Quetzel?
VonnieD (qualifies as none and done)
Homepin
Hoping that Riot/Wooly gets his 100 pre order number to produce that one

Why would you list Homepin under 'one and done'?
He is equiping a factory. Has alrrady produced a cocktail video cabinet
He said Thunderbirds will be the first of many games

#26 9 years ago

CBM

spfxted

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...or Skit-B

#27 9 years ago

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CaptainNeo

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Quoted from Euchrid:
What about Timeshock!?

Timeshock is not a physical game.

#28 9 years ago

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Luckydogg420

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Quoted from CaptainNeo:
Timeshock is not a physical game.

Not yet, but the physical game is being made. The code is done, the artwork is done....their probably farther ahead then some of these guys.

#29 9 years ago

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CaptainNeo

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Burlington, WI

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I did not see any talk of it being made into a real game. I'm intrigued.

#30 9 years ago

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iceman44

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Quoted from PopBumperPete:
Why would you list Homepin under 'one and done'?
He is equiping a factory. Has alrrady produced a cocktail video cabinet
He said Thunderbirds will be the first of many games

Maybe the lack of info and marketing for this pin that was announced over 2 yrs ago?

Or maybe I've just missed it?

As for SkitB Ted, we can just disagree on that one. Just my opinion, but if he ever does finish Predator I don't see anybody putting up with his business practices going forward with all the other options available. Could very well be wrong big time, I hope so

#31 9 years ago

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Frax

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Quoted from PopBumperPete:
Why would you list Homepin under 'one and done'?

Might have something to do with being an arrogant dumbass running a biz. If he can stay afloat without the american market, more power to him, but he went out of his way to piss off a lot of people when Thunderbirds was announced. I'd never buy a game from that guy.

#32 9 years ago

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iceman44

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Quoted from Frax:
Might have something to do with being an arrogant dumbass running a biz. If he can stay afloat without the american market, more power to him, but he went out of his way to piss off a lot of people when Thunderbirds was announced. I'd never buy a game from that guy.

Oh yeah, that guy, Def one and done IF he gets the first one

#33 9 years ago

FRX

Frax

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http://www.pinballnews.com/games/timeshock/index.html

Quoted from iceman44:
don't see anybody putting up with his business practices going forward

Even barring that, who wants to own a game where the name itself is a grammatical fail.

#34 9 years ago

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Brehhah

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Quoted from CaptainNeo:
I did not see any talk of it being made into a real game. I'm intrigued.

CaptainNeo,

Here is a little bit of information about Time Shock.

-6

#35 9 years ago

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PopBumperPete

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Quoted from iceman44:
Maybe the lack of info and marketing for this pin that was announced over 2 yrs ago?
Or maybe I've just missed it?
As for SkitB Ted, we can just disagree on that one. Just my opinion, but if he ever does finish Predator I don't see anybody putting up with his business practices going forward with all the other options available. Could very well be wrong big time, I hope so

Thunderbirds was announced just over ONE year ago

Nobody is forcing you to buy his game, but there is no need to be a hater

#36 9 years ago

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CaptainNeo

Playfield restorations

Burlington, WI

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Quoted from Brehhah:
CaptainNeo,
Here is a little bit of information about Time Shock.
http://www.pinballnews.com/games/timeshock/index.html

that's awesome. Somehow I missed all of this. Wish they had word on a price point. Hopefully it's in the scope of what I find reasonable.

#37 9 years ago

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iceman44

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Quoted from PopBumperPete:
Thunderbirds was announced just over ONE year ago
Nobody is forcing you to buy his game, but there is no need to be a hater

I can pull up threads from 2 yrs ago? I do remember his attitude being pure crap, so as they say in Shark Tank, "I'm out". Not "hating", he's done it to himself.

Why are you seemingly his big defender? What are the reasons to change my mind? I see you are from Australia as well.

#38 9 years ago

SLC

Purpledrilmonkey

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Quoted from nate1981s:
I think their should be two categories for <100 pinballs and >100. Their are quite a few small shops out their. 10 machines can be someones garage.

Here, I built this categorized list of commercial pinball manufacturers many years ago and have kept it updated as often as possible:

Category #1 - Pinball Manufacturers ( > 0 pins shipped):
Stern
JJP
Spooky

Category #2 - Not Pinball Manufacturers ( <= 0 pins shipped):
Everyone on the planet not in Category #1

See? We already have a nice set of categories, and the relevant one isn't crowded yet.

#39 9 years ago

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Purpledrilmonkey

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Quoted from CaptainNeo:
that's awesome. Somehow I missed all of this. Wish they had word on a price point. Hopefully it's in the scope of what I find reasonable.

I'm patiently waiting for this one myself. Has had little to no hype sadly. I'm impressed with their progress and for anyone who has played the PC version, there is undoubtedly excitement in seeing this come to life.

#40 9 years ago

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PopBumperPete

Pinside+ Frequent

Quoted from iceman44:
I can pull up threads from 2 yrs ago? I do remember his attitude being pure crap, so as they say in Shark Tank, "I'm out". Not "hating", he's done it to himself.
Why are you seemingly his big defender? What are the reasons to change my mind? I see you are from Australia as well.

Not trying to change your mind, you are happy

Just find it amusing to see Americans get all worked up over Mike and his game, and that he does not want to sell Thunderbirds to you

#41 9 years ago

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iceman44

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Quoted from PopBumperPete:
Not trying to change your mind, you are happy
Just find it amusing to see Americans get all worked up over Mike and his game, and that he does not want to sell Thunderbirds to you
:p

Wtf, you just said, Mike doesn't want to sell Thunderbirds to Americans! What sort of idiot is he?

What a F ing joke, and he can go F himself! That's a great business model Mate.

#42 9 years ago

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Monarca1091

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Don't forget the unique "pinball 3000" ....it's gonna rock ......we might see it sooner than predator...

image-522.jpg

#43 9 years ago

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Monarca1091

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I thought the thunderbird pinball was a joke , the pinball 3000 seems more legit ....

#44 9 years ago

PBP

PopBumperPete

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https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/list-of-all-current-pinball-companies-and-forthcoming-titles
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-machine-manufacturers

Quoted from iceman44:
Wtf, you just said, Mike doesn't want to sell Thunderbirds to Americans! What sort of idiot is he?
What a F ing joke, and he can go F himself! That's a great business model Mate.

:p
See, you are getting all worked up over a game you don't even want

Ahhh Pinside, so easy

#45 9 years ago

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mof

Mof Pinball

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How many more of these new manufacturer lists should we create/support?
C'mon kids -- learn to look these things up first:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=pinside+new+machine+manufacturers
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=site%3Apinside.com+list+pinball+manufacturers
-mof

#46 9 years ago

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iceman44

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