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jeffspinballpalace you’ve been on Pinside for 19 years? That’s impressive. The longest I’ve seen. Listen to what he says about Hot Wheels.
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Hot Wheels is a sleeper and a steal at anything with a $6,... I wouldn’t sell mine for less than 7. Music, lights, callouts, shaker, magic glass, fun rules.
Quoted from Mank:jeffspinballpalace you’ve been on Pinside for 19 years? That’s impressive. The longest I’ve seen. Listen to what he says about Hot Wheels.
LTG is one of few who’ve been on here longer. But I’ve been on a long while. About a decade ago the topic of hobbies came up. It was during these postings that it showed most people join a hobby and chances are they’ll be gone by five years. At seven years, only the dedicated remain. So using that, I’ve been involved with Pinside for two or three cycles of newcomers. Oddly, I’m not a bit wiser.
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:LTG is one of few who’ve been on here longer. But I’ve been on a long while. About a decade ago the topic of hobbies came up. It was during these postings that it showed most people join a hobby and chances are they’ll be gone by five years. At seven years, only the dedicated remain. So using that, I’ve been involved with Pinside for two or three cycles of newcomers. Oddly, I’m not a bit wiser.
I would have been here 17 years if not for that damn RGP... I had a hard time letting go and making the switch to pinside lol...
On the topic, has anyone seen a GTF around Grand Rapids so I can drop a few dimes in her?
Quoted from Ballypin:Punched my ticket. I'm all in.
May the 4th be with you.
It will be for me.
so you've mentioned about 12 times you're getting a GTF soon. that's great. Can't wait to hear the next several times you tell us.
Where are you getting it from? Is it actually shipping (first we've heard of) or you are getting it from a show or one someone else had already bought?
Which model?
Quoted from Sorokyl:so you've mentioned about 12 times you're getting a GTF soon. that's great. Can't wait to hear the next several times you tell us.
Where are you getting it from? Is it actually shipping (first we've heard of) or you are getting it from a show or one someone else had already bought?
Which model?
Last time posting here per your wish. Stay in the dark.
Since we are all breaking fresh news today, I'd like to announce something:
I'm not in one of these and I think it's one of the dumbest concepts and worst playfields I've seen in a new game in a long time.
I just thought you guys should know!
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Since we are all breaking fresh news today, I'd like to announce something:
I'm not in one of these and I think it's one of the dumbest concepts and worst playfields I've seen in a new game in a long time.
I just thought you guys should know!
So what you are saying... is that you hate AFM?
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Since we are all breaking fresh news today, I'd like to announce something:
I'm not in one of these and I think it's one of the dumbest concepts and worst playfields I've seen in a new game in a long time.
I just thought you guys should know!
You should rage quit here and join the owners thread.
Quoted from Ballypin:Last time posting here per your wish. Stay in the dark.
EC OWNER (resized).jpgQuoted from Sorokyl:so you've mentioned about 12 times you're getting a GTF soon. that's great. Can't wait to hear the next several times you tell us.
Where are you getting it from? Is it actually shipping (first we've heard of) or you are getting it from a show or one someone else had already bought?
Which model?
a. Relax a little bit.
b. Read the thread. He is getting the show game this coming weekend.
Quoted from DCfoodfreak:a. Relax a little bit.
b. Read the thread. He is getting the show game this coming weekend.
My sincerest apologies....
Will you go ahead and point to the post where he said that please? I missed it in a crowd of this bullshit:
Quoted from Ballypin:Nothing meaningful to add.
Just helping to get to 5000 posts.
Quoted from Ballypin:It better climb stairs and have a fleshlight for 5k.
Quoted from Ballypin:So if you can drill for fudge, will the game have an AC / DC convertor ?
Quoted from Ballypin:Christie's berries are sagging a bit but they will firm up very soon.
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Fair: I follow multiple threads on games. It was on the other one.
"My exact thoughts. Is it very dimpled ? Obviously it got a ton of plays at TPF and now on location.
I have a Deluxe deposit placed and may have an opportunity to take a show game at Allentown. Curious if I would be better off to get mine NIB ??"
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Since we are all breaking fresh news today, I'd like to announce something:
I'm not in one of these and I think it's one of the dumbest concepts and worst playfields I've seen in a new game in a long time.
I just thought you guys should know!
Have you ever actually played this game? In all of your insightful posts in this thread I don’t recall hearing any type of thoughtful review that sounded like you had actually played it.
Quoted from BudManPinFan:Have you ever actually played this game? In all of your insightful posts in this thread I don’t recall hearing any type of thoughtful review that sounded like you had actually played it.
Agree. Time is now to save a cow.
Play one already!
Well, I've already played AFM so I can say it's an awesome "shooter" and classic playfield layout that will age like fine wine.
But I just can't get past the stupidity of the theme and content.
Quoted from Vino:Imagine a pinball world where GTF sits NEXT to AFM?
Why imagine it. I will do it tonight.
GTFP1097 (resized).jpgQuoted from Tommy-dog:Why imagine it. I will do it tonight.
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Now THATS the spirit!! Congrats! 
Quoted from doomid:On Tilt Pinball has the following NIBs in Stock:
Godfather LE
Toy Story 4 LE
Hotwheels Deluxe
Galactic Tank Force LE
TNA CE
Ultraman CE
Halloween CE #1031 Butter Cabinet
Bond Pro
Elvira House of Horrors Premium
TMNT Pro/Premium
Starwars Pro/Prem
GOTG Pro
Rush LEAdded yesterday: GOTG pro (pending)
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Before someone asks, there are vendors out there who claim that they have them NIB.
Quoted from Tommy-dog:Why imagine it. I will do it tonight.
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Which model did you get? Deluxe or LE?
Quoted from Sorokyl:took me 10 seconds to find 2 dealers on pinside that have it in stock. and of course you can save over $1000 by buying one of the gentle used ones on pinside. I think the existence of $6200 hotwheels are a main reason people are hesitant to risk $9400 on GTF
Hot Wheels is fun! Had one at home for 6 or so months and it's a blast to blow up. Simple layout but the risky targets (hello AP) and kickback are great. An underrated pin for sure.
Quoted from splitcms:Which model did you get? Deluxe or LE?
Look at the tag. He got a CE. 
Quoted from Beechwood:So what you are saying... is that you hate AFM?
No AFM is actually good.
Quoted from onemilemore:Hot Wheels is fun! Had one at home for 6 or so months and it's a blast to blow up. Simple layout but the risky targets (hello AP) and kickback are great. An underrated pin for sure.
Me and my daughter hated it, we walked away from game 3. 3 for $2.00. Would like to play Houdini or Octoberfest though.
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:No AFM is actually good.
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:Me and my daughter hated it, we walked away from game 3. 3 for $2.00. Would like to play Houdini or Octoberfest though.
Get outta here then
Let us know how everything went after unboxing the game and playing it. Any issues or adjustments needed (hopefully not).
Quoted from splitcms:Let us know how everything went after unboxing the game and playing it. Any issues or adjustments needed (hopefully not).
Most new games that I get need some adjustments. Some issues might be from transit. No major issues. Build date was April 2023. I did update the code to the newest(4/24B/23) code since it was running the older 4/3/23 code.
Quoted from Tommy-dog:Most new games that I get need some adjustments. Some issues might be from transit. No major issues. Build date was April 2023. I did update the code to the newest, 4/24/23 code since it was running the 4/3/23 code.
Thanks for the update. Enjoy the game!
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:Me and my daughter hated it, we walked away from game 3. 3 for $2.00. Would like to play Houdini or Octoberfest though.
Hot Wheels: I actually felt the same way when I initially played it when it first came out. I recently played it again at TPF and loved it. Maybe the code is different/more finished. I thought about buying one.
Quoted from BudManPinFan:Have you ever actually played this game? In all of your insightful posts in this thread I don’t recall hearing any type of thoughtful review that sounded like you had actually played it.
Hes a Stern distro, so no, he only plays what pays!
Quoted from LORDDREK:I am a firm believer in no game can be judged unless you put 50 games in. Every title I have initially disliked has grown on me with enough plays. Except Whoa Nellie…
Yeah. I couldn't tell Christie Brinkley was actually hot until I stooped her so I know what you mean...
Eching
GTF Owners Club thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/galactic-tank-force-owners-club-get-your-ice-cream-here
Played one at pinfest a few times and was pleasantly surprised with the package and how everything played and flowed together. It feels like a fun game. However, the rumours about the tank and drains are true. In 3 games I had 4 balls hit the tank and fly back OVER the flippers to drain. Also, take a close in look at the area around/underneath the flippers. I have not seen that on a game in 30 years. Not bad, just different. One of these with an airball deflector installed and some tweaked rules would have real potential.
Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:Played one at pinfest a few times and was pleasantly surprised with the package and how everything played and flowed together. It feels like a fun game. However, the rumours about the tank and drains are true. In 3 games I had 4 balls hit the tank and fly back OVER the flippers to drain. Also, take a close in look at the area around/underneath the flippers. I have not seen that on a game in 30 years. Not bad, just different. One of these with an airball deflector installed and some tweaked rules would have real potential.
Curious if you remember which GTF had the issue. Mine was the Deluxe in the PinballSTAR booth. Played a few games since I brought it home and have not had any airball issues or afraid to shoot the tank and have insta-drain.
The LE in Cointaker booth was having ball lock release issues on Friday.
Quoted from Ballypin:Curious if you remember which GTF had the issue. Mine was the Deluxe in the PinballSTAR booth. Played a few games since I brought it home and have not had any airball issues or afraid to shoot the tank and have insta-drain.
The LE in Cointaker booth was having ball lock release issues on Friday.
Cointaker version with the tank treads. Really like the backbox on these too.
Quoted from Ballypin:Curious if you remember which GTF had the issue. Mine was the Deluxe in the PinballSTAR booth. Played a few games since I brought it home and have not had any airball issues or afraid to shoot the tank and have insta-drain.
The LE in Cointaker booth was having ball lock release issues on Friday.
Blows my mind after what happens on the deadflip stream that they send a pin to a show and have it have that same problem. It's like they really really don't want to sell these things.
If they DID want to sell pinball machines, with foresight, the conversation, would go: "Ok, we are sending these 4 machines to these 2 dealers, to be used at a pinball show where hundreds of people will play them, and hopefully want to buy them. We've had a ton of bad feedback about airballs, so Bob your job, before you box those games up, is to put our prototype target bracket in there like we did for MGC(?). Jerry, your job is to make sure the ball lock mech is working perfectly, because that deadflip stream was fucking embarrassing"
If you didn't have that foresight, you just send Bob or Jerry to the show to make sure your freaking game works before you let people play it.
The center targets on the tank were visibly bent on the CT show games by Saturday morning. I was going to play one and it was stuck on a ball 3 multiball just draining and recycling the ball repeatedly. There was someone in front of me trying to let it finish the game someone walked away from at ball 2.
Quoted from VisitorQ:Game at Pinfest had one of the Pin Stadium rails come loose and it was interfering with the ball going down the ramp.
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The rails snap into the holder. They are not magnetic. One of mine came loose during the 9 hour trip back to my house.
I assume the vendor took 2 minutes to re-attach.
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