AC/DC (LE)
Stern, 2012
AC/DC (Premium)
Stern, 2012Talked to J.J at GEX, I wanted to get a Prem. He told me stern is doing a production run in Feb for the Prem.
I know its early and code is up in the air , but anyone know if they are cutting anything out of the game or cheapening it up? Or doing some positives with the latest run?
Thanks
I was told they are running them in January and will be shipping in February. You never can tell what Stern will do to cheapen things up between runs....thats another roll of the dice.
Quoted from tomterlec:I was told it will be exactly the same with no changes
Why would Stern try to cheapen things by now?
Any one know how many games they will make on this run?
I am also curious how many premiums have already been produced?
Also I have never seen a premium in person, besides the cannon anything else seem a little cheesy about the game? Or does have a quality feel to it? I played a standard TF and was let down buy how cheaply built the playfield seemed.
Quoted from Concretehardt:Any one know how many games they will make on this run?
I am also curious how many premiums have already been produced?
Also I have never seen a premium in person, besides the cannon anything else seem a little cheesy about the game? Or does have a quality feel to it? I played a standard TF and was let down buy how cheaply built the playfield seemed.
Pros are cheap(er). My TFLE is way more solid than my ACDC prem. but the ACDC premium doesn't feel cheap one bit.
Quoted from mtp78:Talked to J.J at GEX, I wanted to get a Prem. He told me stern is doing a production run in Feb for the Prem.
I know its early and code is up in the air , but anyone know if they are cutting anything out of the game or cheapening it up? Or doing some positives with the latest run?
Thanks
How is the code up in the air?
I'm getting a Pro from this run and I actually prefer getting it from a second production.
The one or two small issues (cannon sticks on a few pins) will be refined by then.
Bring on February!!!!
Quoted from tamoore:Mine will be built during this run as well. I'm sticky with anticipation!
Congratulations? 
Quoted from Ninefingers:Due to popular demand the cloudy window will be coming back!
Just means you get a better clearcoat. (:
Quoted from mtp78:Talked to J.J at GEX, I wanted to get a Prem. He told me stern is doing a production run in Feb for the Prem.
I know its early and code is up in the air , but anyone know if they are cutting anything out of the game or cheapening it up? Or doing some positives with the latest run?
Isn't JJ a distributor? Did you consider asking him those questions? Seems like he'd be the best person to answer those questions.
Quoted from playernumber4:You never can tell what Stern will do to cheapen things up between runs....thats another roll of the dice.
Seriously? The only game that I know of that later got cheaper parts was the last run or two of Spidey. And those changes were known about well in advance. Which games do you feel Stern cheated us on?
Quoted from ninjadoug:How is the code up in the air?
Still missing video modes. Video modes could put this game over the top.
Quoted from phishrace:Still missing video modes. Video modes could put this game over the top.
I don't ever consider code incomplete if it's missing a video mode...
Quoted from Ninefingers:I don't ever consider code incomplete if it's missing a video mode...
Only one of my pins has a video mode, and it's horrible. 
Quoted from tamoore:Only one of my pins has a video mode, and it's horrible.
One of my pins has TWO video modes!
Quoted from Ninefingers:One of my pins has TWO video modes!
THAT'S JUST NOT RIGHT! 
Quoted from tamoore:THAT'S JUST NOT RIGHT!
Yep that does it- Congo's for sale! Please move this to marketplace!
Gary said the new acdc run will be on the new boardset as well. Dunno if thats still the plan or not.
Quoted from AkumaZeto:Gary said the new acdc run will be on the new boardset as well. Dunno if thats still the plan or not.
How is the new boardset different?
Quoted from phishrace:Seriously? The only game that I know of that later got cheaper parts was the last run or two of Spidey. And those changes were known about well in advance. Which games do you feel Stern cheated us on?
Quoted from phishrace:Isn't JJ a distributor? Did you consider asking him those questions? Seems like he'd be the best person to answer those questions.
Seriously? The only game that I know of that later got cheaper parts was the last run or two of Spidey. And those changes were known about well in advance. Which games do you feel Stern cheated us on?
Still missing video modes. Video modes could put this game over the top.
How about LOTR? No figurines for example.....
Quoted from Ninefingers:Due to popular demand the cloudy window will be coming back!
I hope you are kidding. If its cloudy again I will cancel my order. Thats why I cancelled my LTBR LE.
Quoted from playernumber4:I hope you are kidding. If its cloudy again I will cancel my order. Thats why I cancelled my LTBR LE.
I was.
Quoted from playernumber4:I hope you are kidding. If its cloudy again I will cancel my order. Thats why I cancelled my LTBR LE.
Quoted from Rarehero:mtp78 said:
but anyone know if they are cutting anything out of the game or cheapening it up?
Why would they do this? The last run of Premiums got BETTER
This is just ridiculous. Why start this kind of talk with zero basis to go on. As mentioned by many folks the clear window is a step in a better direction.
Quoted from phishrace:How is the code up in the air?
The list of open items is long....Bell interaction, strobe action, cannon shots choices, video modes, ...
Was thinking the same thing, specifically Tron...but personally I don't feel all that slighted to tell the truth. I waited way too late to get my game, paid the idiot tax of a few hundred dollars....
But I got cabinet protectors built on @ factory, LED DMD which I personally think looks great, and the higher-resolution decals which is fine by me.. decals have held up for almost 3 decades on some pins when treated right...not that worried about my long term prospect there, especially as my kids get older! 
Quoted from Ninefingers:I don't ever consider code incomplete if it's missing a video mode...
That was a joke. I think the game is awesome as-is. Both versions.
Quoted from playernumber4:How about LOTR? No figurines for example.....
That too was known in advance. It also had nothing to do with cost cutting.
What was missing on Tron 2D that was advertised as being there?
Quoted from BillP:The list of open items is long....Bell interaction, strobe action, cannon shots choices, video modes, ...
First off, you quoted someone else and attributed to me. I'd appreciate if you wouldn't do that any more.
What more bell interaction do you want? You can already move it out of the way using a VIP pass. The strobe talk is just that, talk. Where did that get started anyway? The number of cannon targets is fine. People are already having trouble figuring out what to shoot for now. Adding more targets would make it even more confusing. And if any game doesn't need a video mode, it's AC/DC.
Way too much talk about games 'needing more code' here. Try finishing the wiz mode first, then tell us what you think is missing.
Maybe LOTR but TRON 2d. Sorry not the case. Everyone bitched on here for months that they should re run that game even if the 3ds were no longer available. Stern resonded and came up with a nice Translite as well. Plus the Red DMD kicks Arse. Not a step down at all. A solution to re run a game out of production and in some eyes a better one.
As reference TRON was done. ACDC is not. Big difference in ordering materials and developement. Its getting better as current production continues. Clear windo and newer Boards.
Its not a comparison at all.
Quoted from Ninefingers:I was.
Whew! Thanks....
Spent the
Quoted from PismoArcade:I'm getting a Pro from this run and I actually prefer getting it from a second production.The one or two small issues (cannon sticks on a few pins) will be refined by then.Bring on February!!!!
If you can spare the extra $$$ get the premium far better game with all the extras.
Peter
Quoted from BillP:The list of open items is long....Bell interaction, strobe action, cannon shots choices, video modes, ...
Video modes? Really? Is that what it would take to bump your rating of it up to a 4? 
Quoted from krupa:Video modes? Really? Is that what it would take to bump your rating of it up to a 4?
Ya... Want video modes? That's what video games are for....
Quoted from Gorgar1:Spent the
If you can spare the extra $$$ get the premium far better game with all the extras.
Peter
Nah...Not to beat a dead horse, but I've played both and much prefer the Pro. Much faster, no under playfield, etc. I'm going to mod it up, add LEDs and upgrade the speaker.
Quoted from PismoArcade:Nah...Not to beat a dead horse, but I've played both and much prefer the Pro. Much faster, no under playfield, etc. I'm going to mod it up, add LEDs and upgrade the speaker.
Yea...but you gotta look at that Angus face all the time!!!!! FUGLY!!!
Quoted from Nibbles:What do the Premiums sell for (who has the best price on a NIB ACDC Premium)? If you can't post a price on here, can someone PM me what the lowest prices are and from whom?
I've heard from 6200 to 6700... Best I could get was 6500....
Quoted from Concretehardt:Any one think this run will sell out before production is finished?
Stern Is already sold out I'm told.. I'm about half way sold out already. These to are selling quickly.
Busy life in the world of pinball let me tell you!
Quoted from Gexchange:Stern Is already sold out I'm told.. I'm about half way sold out already. These to are selling quickly.
Busy life in the world of pinball let me tell you!
Sold out of both?
Quoted from PismoArcade:Sold out of both?
No AC/DC Prem Stern Is sold out and I'm Half sold out.. I have 1-2 Hulks Left, and I have 10-15 Avengers LE Blue's left. Stern is fully sold out of Avengers LE's
Quoted from playernumber4:Yea...but you gotta look at that Angus face all the time!!!!! FUGLY!!!
Doesn't bother me... The game's so fast you don't even think about it. A good trade off IMO.
Gexchange - I have tried contacting you about getting an AC/DC Premium from the new run.
Please contact me.
Quoted from krupa:Video modes? Really? Is that what it would take to bump your rating of it up to a 4?
I'm up to well over 7 now, really liking this Stern
Quoted from tamoore:I've heard from 6200 to 6700... Best I could get was 6500....
Too bad you didn't contact me. I'd be glad to give you a quote.
Quoted from Concretehardt:So anyone have even a rough guess as to how many Premiums have been produced?
Enough that LE's should be relegated to trim-only enhancements. 
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