when Tron was re-run for the Clue version. There was a small number like 200 (I believe) dealers were saying they got 10 or 15 allotments. So people missed out on Tron first re-run in the first week they seemed to be sold out. I think there was a big demand for another small batch which was the 2 chick version another 200 or so. I believe this batch of IM will be larger than either Tron. But I don't know how much more demand there is for IM.

I would not rule out another batch of IM as it seems like these have sold out quick, but I wonder if people were really shocked by this (like MMR) and jumped at the first chance I just wonder how many people are left for another run?

Nope, didn't buy one last time why would I buy one this time? It's an ok game but not really one of my faves. I don't see why it's being remade, didn't sell well before for a reason I'm sure.

One thing I would like to point out, that while $4800 is not a little sum of money, it's a whole heck of a lot less than MMR. I was all over MMR LE on day one. Sent the deposit but got to playing another game like SM and didn't see that MM was all that much more valuable (to me). I figured HUO SM + IM for $10,000. weighed against MMR LE for $8300 (I am assuming shipping). Two great pins for $1700 more.

Not everyone likes Stern, and MM is the highest regarded pin of all time and comes with more features than the Stern pins for sure, but to me, Stern is a good value (still expensive) but relatively speaking good value for $4800.

You don't see why it's being remade?

People were selling them for $4500+ beat up or $6000+ for HUO. If no one wanted one, they would not be selling for such high prices.

I am on the fence on this one. I have a limited number I can afford and keep, so this falls into the category of whether I can sell some good mods for this. I would buy it, mod it for about 3 months and sell it. Gotta make a decision today!

Because your opinion usually conflicts with 90% of pinside.

I put a bunch of plays on a very nice modded one yesterday, the game is excellent. Wicked and Fast, just how I like my games.

Voted no, I don't do "pros" (unless it's a steal of a deal)

Unlike the first run, the pros now have the plastic apron, right?

Like I like my women, modded, wicked and fast.

IM always had a plastic apron. Look at the apron decals. Decals for plastic apron games have different shapes than decals for metal aprons. Plastic - center is flat. Metal - center is curved.

If I didn't have a rack of bills (*cough* paying off my other machines *cough*) I'd totally be up for buying a NIB Iron Man. I hear it's a good player, and the difficulty/short ball times factor is appealing to me. I like a good challenge, it feels even better when you turn a game into a long session when a game is known for being brutal (which I hear IM is).

I've read June 26th when the game starts getting manufactured.

i almost pulled the trigger when it was announced. i decided to keep the one space open for a possible iron maiden if ever made.

That's like keeping a space open for your coffin.

Thanks for the info. I remember Stern going to plastic shortly around the Batman standard model, but couldn't remember when.

Yes, we all respect how you modded your woman!

No!!! Not a Stern guy. So that's a easy question.

I ordered one but if iron maiden comes out this year believe me I will find room for it...

IM was the first plastic apron, and then the runs of SM and BDK after that used them. I'm not opposed to plastic aprons - but on SM and BDK they looked dopey because the decals were the wrong shape.

I was really tempted (and haven't completely ruled it out), but two things keep me hesitant:

1. Never played it. And as an admitted poor player, all the comments from folks saying how brutal it is make me worry.

2. I'm tempted to use that money (plus a bit) to add a mid-90's classic like TOM, TOTAN, or CFTBL to my lineup. Pinball Arcade has opened my eyes up to some great, classic pins.

My boys and I may visit Borg and our pals at Stern at the end of June when the new IMs are on the line, play it, and make my (our) mind up.

No, waiting for LOTR or SM vault.
A Twilight Zone vault would be cool, but Stern didn't make it.

really wanted re-purchase a IMve but sadly budget has stopped me, so NO this time around.

for kid_ego, you don't have to be a good player to enjoy it, game times are generally short which I like and on the other side CFTBL is also cool but totally different to IM.

It is brutal on factory settings, kind of along the lines of Tron, but probably a little more extreme. I'm not a very good player either, so in the case of Tron I made some adjustments until I improved at it. Just close the outlanes a bit, add a ball or two, and extend the ball save.

I would love to see the manufacturing cost to build TZ today.

Heck, I'd love to see the manufacturing cost to build any of today's games today for that matter. Stern stays very tight lipped about that subject, but I'd love to see the fixed manufacturing cost (not including the variable R&D and related matters).

My wife and I took a trip to Chicago to see our son graduate from the naval academy. We were able to take a tour of the Stern factory while IM was in production. Don't really remember why we did not purchase one but glad we didn't ! Ordered one up from Colorado game exchange day after news release. We are stoked and cant wait to receive it. Also, heard from reliable source that was at the factory a couple weeks ago there were lots of IM playfields in the factory.

Wouldn't you?

Which naval academy is that? The belly button one?

Oh, for sure. Why show profits when you don't have to, it encourages people to enter your market. Why show costs when you don't have to, it gives your competitors in the market negotiation leverage with parts suppliers. I totally agree with Stern not sharing the data . . . I still want it though.

What ! Belly button ? What the *#*# are you talking about. PM me and lets have a real conversation !

Man you are wound tight. He was just having fun with Naval and Navel.

Relax. The us naval academy is in Annapolis MD. No? What is the Chicago Naval Academy?

And Sorry if my joke fell flat.

The Fuzzy Naval Academy. Its in Lincolnshire where all the Hobbits live.

When I picture trophy getting her buzz on and playing pinball...a fuzzy naval is always involved. And not yours!

No but a Slippery Nipple usually ensues.

Not gonna lie, I almost stuck my head out and asked what Naval academy in Chicago? Maybe he meant boot camp for the navy as I think it's somewhere up north. Only Naval Academy I know is in Annapolis, MD.

I'm in, got a good deal, hope I dont regret this. Now to sell by BSD.

Just got my invoice today!