Alien (Heighway Pinball)
Heighway Pinball, 2017Quoted from paul_8788:Not sure about the rotating chamber, reminds me of the Joker toy from TDK, which I am not a fan of. Have to wait and see it in action.
I could be wrong but I think this toy is supposed to have another little LCD display on it. That would definitely make it awesome.
Quoted from HeighwayPinball:Are these timeframes realistic?
Thanks for the update Andrew and its fantastic that we are getting really close!
I'm hoping the timeline is "realistic" but if we get to see the game by Expo and pins start shipping in December I'll be thrilled. 
Quoted from MK6PIN:The thought of playing mine by Christmas is beyond exciting!!!!!!
That is exciting, but makes me wonder whether i should be extra conservative in setting my cash aside just it case it happens to be before xmas. I was realistically expecting early next year for my LE. Would be great if they were ahead of schedule though.
Quoted from nman:That is exciting, but makes me wonder whether i should be extra conservative in setting my cash aside just it case it happens to be before xmas. I was realistically expecting early next year for my LE. Would be great if they were ahead of schedule though.
Generally, probably a good move to have cash or means ready when commitment made ( just my opinion, though). Doesn't mean you pay before you have to ( I'm not), but ready to move when it's time to buy.
Quoted from MK6PIN:Generally, probably a good move to have cash or means ready when commitment made ( just my opinion, though). Doesn't mean you pay before you have to ( I'm not), but ready to move when it's time to buy.
Yeah, I'm not skipping out on the mortgage is anything like that so I'm fine with whatever, just curious really. Trying to plan an xmas vacation to Disney for the wife and what not 
Very exited for my day one order to arrive. Will we be contacted to choose options or should we reach out to Heighway? Screen size, maybe chrome option like on FTH, Etc?
Quoted from Gov:I was really hoping they would drop the light strip at the top of the playfield. I really washes out the upper playfield on FT and makes for some harsh shadows on the front of the figures etc. Still excited to play the game but that really bugged me on FT.
We agree. We are looking for this to disappear on Alien. We have some lighting solutions being tested now. In particular, I have never been happy with our GI, so we are developing a much brighter design that can still be toned down. All will become clear about this soon.
Quoted from Jarbyjibbo:Very exited for my day one order to arrive. Will we be contacted to choose options or should we reach out to Heighway? Screen size, maybe chrome option like on FTH, Etc?
There's no rush about this. We will contact you closer to the time in any case. You can upgrade at any time, but we will be offering more options closer to the time.
Quoted from Bryno:Maybe a silly question, but how wide is it? Only thinking about it at the moment, but if I can't get it through my door I can stop thinking about it and move on. Thanks.
B.
Simple fix.....widen your door if in doubt...
Quoted from Bryno:Cheers. Assumed you can remove the head if needed though? So 73cm's is about 29". Think I have 30" frame so might be ok. Thanks.
entire head comes off VERY easily. It will fit through a standard 30inch door no problem.
Quoted from j69:Cleaned up
Nice effort. Game will be even greener once fiber optics on ramps are turned on.
Quoted from HeighwayPinball:so we are developing a much brighter design that can still be toned down
This is great to hear as it seems to be one of the main complaints on Full Throttle. Having the lights more evenly distributed vs mostly from the back will allow all the playfield/plastics art and toys to really pop instead of being shadowed or washed out. If we can control the brightness, then even better yet. Adjust to taste.
Quoted from Bryno:Cheers. Assumed you can remove the head if needed though? So 73cm's is about 29". Think I have 30" frame so might be ok. Thanks.
The main cabinet will easily go through a 26" opening - so you are more than fine with 30"
Quoted from FalconPunch:Hey Andrew,
Asked for a direct shipping quote a while ago since there is no AU distro yet. Still waiting.
Hi,
Apologies if that slipped through our net. Shipping prices to Australia vary considerably month-to-month.
Almost certainly it will be cheaper to group-ship Australian orders together - to keep the costs to a minimum.
We would look at the whole picture closer to the time and give you the cheapest possible options.
I'm sorry I can't be more specific right now. At a push, I would estimate that it would probably be around £450-500 factory-to-door by airfreight. Grouped shipping - either by sea or by air - should work out cheaper
Quoted from lamihh:LE's are first aren't they?
I would also like an answer to this. IIRC, I believe the FT standards shipped first. I would like to see the Alien LE's go out first. I would imagine that most of the pre-orders are for the LE. It would only make sense for the people with money tied up in the game get theirs first, especially given the lengthy delays.
Quoted from bigdaddy07:If we can control the brightness, then even better yet. Adjust to taste.
You will definitely be able to control the brightness.
Quoted from jazzmaster:I would also like an answer to this. IIRC, I believe the FT standards shipped first. I would like to see the Alien LE's go out first. I would imagine that most of the pre-orders are for the LE. It would only make sense for the people with money tied up in the game get theirs first, especially given the lengthy delays.
At this point, that's the plan. LEs are absolutely our priority.
However, a small number of SEs could roll out first - depending on a number of factors such as LE-material approval, LE parts, etc...
We will update you as to the situation closer to the time.
Quoted from HeighwayPinball:However, a small number of SEs could roll out first
Play field kits would probably be the easiest to get out...start with mine.
Quoted from HeighwayPinball:At this point, that's the plan. LEs are absolutely our priority.
Thanks Andrew! Another example of how Heighway is doing it right!
Hi Andrew! Will you be providing interior side and/or back panel art for the game. If not, will mirror blades work in heighway pinball games? Have you guys talked to other companies for possible 3rd party addons like Pinblades?. I am dreaming of Giegerish art along the side walls of this pin ? So excited for my LE and will see you unveil it at Chicago Expo.
Quoted from PinBalt:If not, will mirror blades work in heighway pinball games?
With a modular game system, mirror blades seems the way to go. They'd immediately work with any game you pop in. Side art would need to be pulled out... not a solution.
I believe a Full Throttle buyer posted getting inner art from Heighway with his new pin. You would think the LE buyers would be the one's most interested in Alien specific art blades even if the art is a simple background star field and nothing more. Hopefully the art will be something that compliments the play field nicely. Perhaps Aurich will chime in on the subject.
Quoted from HeighwayPinball:At this point, that's the plan. LEs are absolutely our priority.
However, a small number of SEs could roll out first - depending on a number of factors such as LE-material approval, LE parts, etc...
We will update you as to the situation closer to the time.
Thats awesome news, the way it should be!
Quoted from PinBalt:It would be cool if Heighway offered replaceable interior sidewall art similar to how everything else is being designed as modular.
Quoted from Yipykya:Perhaps Aurich will chime in on the subject.
Definitely an idea we've discussed. I have to defer to Andrew on that though, anything physical going on in Wales is outside of what I can keep track of from where I am. Right now I can tell you that there's some great stuff going on with the sound and animation, awesome work going on right now with the Aliens mode we're calling Bug Hunt. One of the last modes left to work on. Looking forward to flipping it!
Quick question. When I played Full Throttle at TPF, I was dismayed to find the playfield screen to be a bit blurry, like the plastic wasn't crystal clear. Is this just how Heighway's games are, or did the this machine has some kind of protective coating or Mylar over it?
Quoted from Air_Pinball:Quick question. When I played Full Throttle at TPF, I was dismayed to find the playfield screen to be a bit blurry, like the plastic wasn't crystal clear. Is this just how Heighway's games are, or did the this machine has some kind of protective coating or Mylar over it?
that game still had the protective coating on it. Guessing the distributor left it on to protect the screen during TPF?
Screens are in fact super clear and sharp!
Quoted from Whysnow:that game still had the protective coating on it. Guessing the distributor left it on to protect the screen during TPF?
Screens are in fact super clear and sharp!
Good to know!
Quoted from frolic:Mine is crystal clear. Not on route by I've had mine a year now.
Great to hear!
Quoted from Half_Life:Might make a cool topper
That is pretty cool. I'm thinking of a topper that going to really pop in between those lit up beacons.
Quoted from Wickerman2:Topper plus beacons might look like you are piling stuff on it...beacons alone look pretty sleek.
No argument there. Just thought it looked cool.
Perfect time for showing full table and promo has come. Stern and JJP did not announce their next pin yet. Spooky´s great new table is totally sold out and is very limited. The Dutch table is a complete other genre, it is chill and dream a bit while sitting in a chair playing, while Alien is fighting for survival every second with your senses razorsharp on like in the storys of Jack London.
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