(Topic ID: 183784)

Attack from Mars (Remake) has landed in Dallas, Texas - with pics!

By hassellcastle

7 years ago


Topic Heartbeat

Topic Stats

  • 1,296 posts
  • 259 Pinsiders participating
  • Latest reply 6 years ago by bigd1979
  • Topic is favorited by 49 Pinsiders

You

Linked Games

Topic Gallery

View topic image gallery

Screenshot_20170525-132527 (resized).png
grain (resized).jpg
FB_IMG_1490557848624 (resized).jpg
FB_IMG_1490557842319 (resized).jpg
20160902_042121 (resized).jpg
20160902_042153 (resized).jpg
20161008_114109 (resized).jpg
20170201_044004 (resized).jpg
20161008_114151 (resized).jpg
LargeDMD_AFMR_remake (resized).JPG
ColorDMD_AFM (resized).JPG
screen shot 2017-01-26 at 093258 (resized).png
mmrow (resized).jpg
don-quixote (resized).png
wear (resized).jpg
afm-TracCowAfter-lg (resized).png

Topic index (key posts)

5 key posts have been marked in this topic (Show topic index)

There are 1,296 posts in this topic. You are on page 15 of 26.
#701 7 years ago
Quoted from Whysnow:

This of course also hedges on the ability to produce games in a reasonable time frame.

That's the real key. If I'm in I will wait to buy one in stock somewhere. Let the bugs work out. It isn't easy to assemble a game. I can wait a year or two.

#702 7 years ago

I'd be incredibly shocked if the price was $5,500 for a standard.

#703 7 years ago

Even with shipping , color upgrade and shaker you wld still be under 6500 which wld be very nice.

#704 7 years ago
Quoted from Eryeal:

I'd be incredibly shocked if the price was $5,500 for a standard.

Me too. Fingers crossed, though. Can you imagine what that would do to the secondary market on originals?

#705 7 years ago
Quoted from gweempose:

I really hope you're right about that $5,500 price point, Hilton. It would mark the first real competition Stern has ever had in the pro market.

Original AFMs were around 3650 in 1996.. in today's dollars, that's 5700. If AFMr classic comes in at 5500 I'll buy Rick a drink!

#706 7 years ago

I'm not optimistic on the price, but this is an opportunity to move the needle (I mean big sales if the price is correct and it's a popular pin like AFM) hopefully let JJP see that $9000 is not the new normal. I'm pesimistic meaning that this will likely be priced in the $7-8-9K range.

-2
#707 7 years ago
Quoted from metallik:

Original AFMs were around 3650 in 1996.. in today's dollars, that's 5700. If AFMr classic comes in at 5500 I'll buy Rick a drink!

You'd have enough money left over for some big boy pants

#708 7 years ago
Quoted from gweempose:

Me too. Fingers crossed, though. Can you imagine what that would do to the secondary market on originals?

That's what I said earlier. There will be a lot of low to medium dollar pins on the market.

Quoted from arcademojo:

Not that I think it will happen but just food for the thought. If they price these to compete with Stern pro on up there will be some heads exploding. It would turn the market upside down. Could you imagine a NIB AFMR basic at $5500. Crazy man, just a crazy thought.

#709 7 years ago
Quoted from gweempose:

Me too. Fingers crossed, though. Can you imagine what that would do to the secondary market on originals?

I'd buy a nice original for $4000!

#710 7 years ago
Quoted from rubberducks:

How many people would keep it original if they were the same price? Despite what anyone says here, I'm guessing less than 5%.

Why would they be the same price? I think there are Lot of people who want the "original" (I use that in quotes because I know it's not exactly original) looking DMD over the bigger color. It's a lot easier to make it a money upgrade for them then give it away for free. It still needs to be standard considering it's called the 'classic' version. That way the price is lower for people like me who don't care for the bigger display.( I have a hobbit so I don't need anymore 'big' screens )

#711 7 years ago

Congratulations Rick and team, you really hit it out of the park on this one!
Well done.

#712 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

Congratulations Rick and team, you really hit it out of the park on this one!
Well done.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

#713 7 years ago
Quoted from Pimp77:

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

Yes, wait on the real numbers.

I think most will be disappointed after options and shipping are tacked on.

#714 7 years ago
Quoted from Whysnow:

may be the case.
I mean lets be honest. If Stern can pump out new games at 5100 delivered... seems like someone like CGC can pump out a remake at 5500 plus shipping.
They of course have the advantage of saving on all the cabinet costs since no mark up for your own product. They also have all the assembly line knowledge. They also have some of the development issues worked out from MMr stuff.
Only seems logical to hit at that 5500 price point. Also seems like the way to really take market share and establish yourself as a player.
This of course also hedges on the ability to produce games in a reasonable time frame.

Totally agree, CGC will want to keep their new pinball line busy and if 5.5k is the pro price I will say they will be very busy.

#715 7 years ago
Quoted from Pimp77:

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

The game plays like a dream, the price point is exactly what people want.
The big display is easy to see from far away at a bar, the colors and animations are incredible.
The speaker sound with sub is deep and impressive.

An original game totally restored looks pale in comparison to the new modernized version.

I just love what has been accomplished.

#716 7 years ago

At $5500 they won't be able to keep them in stock. Absolute no brainer decision for someone that was even thinking about getting an AFM

11
#717 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

the price point is exactly what people want.

You have no idea what the price point is.

That's the whole point.

#718 7 years ago

$5,500 just sounds too good to be true. How much is the standard MMr? $8K? There is no way they undercut MMr by $2,500. I hope I'm wrong.

#719 7 years ago
Quoted from gweempose:

$5,500 just sounds too good to be true. How much is the standard MMr? $8K? There is no way they undercut MMr by $2,500. I hope I'm wrong.

Maybe not by that much, but wasn't some of the cost of MMr due to fact that they were manufactured at Stern? That would add some overhead that AFMr may not have to account for. Maybe?

#720 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

The game plays like a dream, the price point is exactly what people want.
The big display is easy to see from far away at a bar, the colors and animations are incredible.
The 5 speaker sound is deep and impressive.
An original game totally restored looks pale in comparison to the new modernized version.
I just love what has been accomplished.

Have you seen, heard, and played it in person?

#721 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

The game plays like a dream, the price point is exactly what people want.
The big display is easy to see from far away at a bar, the colors and animations are incredible.
The speaker sound with sub is deep and impressive.

The game has not yet been played by you, or anyone else outside CGC...
The prices haven't been announced yet...
The game hasn't been placed on location yet...
We've only seen videos of the display so far...
We haven't heard the sound system yet..

But thank you for continuing the Pinside tradition of assumptions!

#722 7 years ago

we've had a game here in Sparks for review, feedback, and WMS approval in NV since the first of Feb ... Sparks is very near Reno

#723 7 years ago
Quoted from BoJo:

Nice to know you are keeping up with the threads.

Of course he is. It's almost SEND MONEY NOW!!!! time.

#724 7 years ago

This game looks great. Can't wait to play one this weekend at TPF!

#725 7 years ago

Pricing has been released in the UK.

£6995
£7995
£8695

For reference, MMr standard is £8295 standard, £8695 with colour for the DMD.

Obviously going to be quite a bit cheaper than MMr in the US, but ~$6000-6500 looks likely.

#726 7 years ago
Quoted from rubberducks:

Pricing has been released in the UK.
£6995
£7995
£8695
For reference, MMr standard is £8295 standard, £8695 with colour for the DMD.
Obviously going to be quite a bit cheaper than MMr in the US, but ~$6000-6500 looks likely.

Very interesting. Looks like someone jumped the gun over there. This gives us a pretty clear picture of where these things will be priced here. As I suspected, the classic will be a lot more than $5,500.

#727 7 years ago
Quoted from rubberducks:

Pricing has been released in the UK.
£6995
£7995
£8695
For reference, MMr standard is £8295 standard, £8695 with colour for the DMD.
Obviously going to be quite a bit cheaper than MMr in the US, but ~$6000-6500 looks likely.

Based on this, I'd say $6499, $7499, and $8299.

#728 7 years ago
Quoted from rubberducks:

Pricing has been released in the UK.
£6995
£7995
£8695
For reference, MMr standard is £8295 standard, £8695 with colour for the DMD.
Obviously going to be quite a bit cheaper than MMr in the US, but ~$6000-6500 looks likely.

extrapolating from those numbers.

if £8295 is available for $8000 in US
£6995 is 85% of £8295, so 85% of $8000 = $6800.

A classic model around $6500 seems possible, but those saying below $6k were probably dreaming.

#729 7 years ago

Going for $6499 for the standard for sure.

#730 7 years ago

Let's not forget there is a lot of tax in the UK prices

6995 pounds = $8754.24 US

#731 7 years ago
Quoted from Kiwipinhead:

Let's not forget there is a lot of tax in the UK prices

Hence why I included the MMr price for reference.

I think it's unlikely this goes for below $6k. If it does, then either CGC or the UK distributor has decided to increase margins in the UK market - seems unlikely when there's a squeeze from Brexit and surging consumer prices from weak Sterling.

#732 7 years ago
Quoted from LewisD:

Have you seen, heard, and played it in person?

Yes

#733 7 years ago
Quoted from metallik:

The game has not yet been played by you, or anyone else outside CGC...
The prices haven't been announced yet...
The game hasn't been placed on location yet...
We've only seen videos of the display so far...
We haven't heard the sound system yet..
But thank you for continuing the Pinside tradition of assumptions!

I have played it and will stand by my assessment.

The game is just beautiful.

#734 7 years ago
Quoted from metallik:

The game has not yet been played by you, or anyone else outside CGC...

Didn't CraziLevi and rd play it at the show last week in Texas?

#735 7 years ago
Quoted from Doug_Duba:

Pricing and product details will be released at 5pm CST on March 24th. I believe most people will be pleasantly surprised.
--Doug Duba

Well from looking at the recent posts $5500 would be pleasantly surprised, $6500 not so much.

#736 7 years ago
Quoted from chadderack:

Didn't CraziLevi and rd play it at the show last week in Texas?

Yes

#737 7 years ago

And RD was kind enough to snap a few photos to show how well that modern clearcoat holds up after a few days use.

wear (resized).jpgwear (resized).jpg

#738 7 years ago
Quoted from o-din:

And RD was kind enough to snap a few photos to show how well that modern clearcoat holds up after a few days use.

A good reason to wait a year before purchasing to see how things come together.

#739 7 years ago
Quoted from cooked71:

Had no idea. How is it different?

Cows instead of saucers

#740 7 years ago

The scoop definitely needs a factory installed Cliffy.

#741 7 years ago
Quoted from Pimp77:

A good reason to wait a year before purchasing to see how things come together.

Or at least a few months to see how things are handled under warranty.

#742 7 years ago
Quoted from JJHLH:

The scoop definitely needs a factory installed Cliffy.

Or a Mantis! I usually prefer Mantis protectors on new games, if they're available. Cliffy's are great if Mantis doesn't have a protector, or if there is existing wear.

#743 7 years ago
Quoted from Pimp77:

A good reason to wait a year before purchasing to see how things come together.

Remember, these games are just samples for the shows.
Actual production games will most likely have addressed this.

I think the LE's will sell out fast.

-1
#744 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

Actual production games will most likely have addressed this.

How were the tomahawked and barely readable insert ink playfields on MMr addressed?

#745 7 years ago
Quoted from o-din:

How were the tomahawked and barely readable insert ink playfields on MMr addressed?

That cosmetic defect was handled better than BM66 and GB issues. So much hypocrisy .

#746 7 years ago
Quoted from o-din:

How were the tomahawked and barely readable insert ink playfields on MMr addressed?

They learned a lot from that fiasco, the current MMR PF's are really nice.
CGC/Churchill made the original AFM playfields and are making the AFMr ones.
They look really good.

#747 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

They learned a lot from that fiasco

So did their customers, from what I gather.

#748 7 years ago
Quoted from PPS:

we've had a game here in Sparks for review, feedback, and WMS approval in NV since the first of Feb ... Sparks is very near Reno

Ahh, so maybe he did play it?

Quoted from pinballinreno:

I have played it and will stand by my assessment.
The game is just beautiful.

Guess so! Looking good so far

#749 7 years ago
Quoted from metallik:

Ahh, so maybe he did play it?

Guess so! Looking good so far

Now about that downvote...? lol

#750 7 years ago
Quoted from pinballinreno:

Now about that downvote...? lol

Maybe this is what caused the downvote?

Quoted from pinballinreno:

the price point is exactly what people want.

No one knows the price....do they?

Promoted items from the Pinside Marketplace
From: $ 8.00
Cabinet - Other
NO GOUGE PINBALL™
Other
$ 89.99
Lighting - Led
Lighted Pinball Mods
Led
$ 12.00
Tools
Nezzy's Pinball Prints
Tools
$ 21.50
$ 39.50
Cabinet - Sound/Speakers
Pinball Haus
Sound/Speakers
From: $ 20.00
Various Novelties
Pinball Photos LLC
Various novelties
$ 16.50
Lighting - Led
Lermods
Led
$ 37.50
Boards
Pinball Haus
Boards
10,250 (OBO)
Machine - For Sale
Onekama, MI
$ 27.99
Lighting - Interactive
Lee's Parts
Interactive
15,500 (OBO)
Machine - For Sale
Pelzer, SC
From: $ 399.95
Lighting - Led
Pin Stadium Pinball Mods
Led
$ 10.00
Playfield - Protection
UpKick Pinball
Protection
$ 15.00
Playfield - Protection
Pinhead mods
Protection
From: $ 209.00
From: $ 11.00
$ 37.99
Lighting - Interactive
Lee's Parts
Interactive
$ 48.00
Lighting - Backbox
Arcade Upkeep
Backbox
$ 89.99
Lighting - Led
Lighted Pinball Mods
Led
$ 27.50
Boards
Pinball Haus
Boards
14,500 (Firm)
Machine - For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$ 1,059.00
Pinball Machine
Mircoplayfields
Pinball Machine
$ 39.00
Cabinet - Other
Arcade Upkeep
Other
$ 15.00
Cabinet Parts
Mödley Crüe
Cabinet parts
From: $ 159.95
Cabinet - Sound/Speakers
PinSound
Sound/Speakers
$ 35.00
Cabinet - Other
Rocket City Pinball
Other
From: $ 17.99
Eproms
Matt's Basement Arcade
Eproms
$ 30.95
Eproms
Pinballrom
Eproms
There are 1,296 posts in this topic. You are on page 15 of 26.

Reply

Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.

Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!

Donate to Pinside

Great to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!


This page was printed from https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/attack-from-mars-remake-has-landed-in-dallas-texas-with-pics/page/15?hl=lewisd and we tried optimising it for printing. Some page elements may have been deliberately hidden.

Scan the QR code on the left to jump to the URL this document was printed from.