Greetings fellow Pinsiders,
I just received on Friday a NIB Stern, Metallica Premium Monsters Edition. I can't say enough how great this game is and how much my family and I are enjoying it. It is my first NIB pin! Before ordering I was going back and forth between 3-4 different Stern games and settled on Metallica.
Doesn't hurt I am a HUGE Metallica fan...
Before ordering I did quite a bit of research and reading here on the Pinside forums. Getting different opinions on the machine and looking how others modded and customized their machines. I was totally blown away as to how much you can actually do! After a few weeks of lurking in the shadows I decided I should post a comprehensive list of all the mods I purchased and provide feedback on Installation, Impact of Mod and Customer Service (if needed).
I did install a ColorDMD day 1, actually right after I powered the machine on to make sure it worked... LoL and I have to say I am VERY impressed with what a difference it makes! WELL worth the money as it is the most expensive mod I bought. It was extremely easy to install and update. I watched the install videos before hand to get a sense as to what to expect and then referenced the installed PDF from their site. I will post pics and a brief write up later in this thread...
Here is the list of what's on order and inbound, as of today... as I get them installed I will update.
Mod Name:
- INSTALLED - Metallica Pre Stern ColorDMD with Pinbits Clear Shield and Mounting Standoffs for New Stern Cabinets
- Metallica Pro Stern Custom Deluxe Interactive LED Backbox Kit
- Speaker Light Kit 9
- METALLICA Stars SLK Acrylic Set
- METALLICA HAMMER LED MOD (Red)
- Shaker Motor Stern, Red Tremor
- Metallica Pinball Sparky 2-Wire Electrocution Helmet - Purple/Blue
- Metallica Pinball Snake Mod - Premium/LE
- Pinball Trough Lighting Kit - Purple
- Sparky Shooter Rod
- Metallica Snake Mouth LED- Premium/LE - Snake Mouth Plus Mystery Hole- 1 connection
- Metallica Pinball Snake Mouth Decal
- Interactive Pinball Under-Cabinet Lighting Kits - Metallica Pro/Premium
- Metallica Pinball Gel Inserts - Metallica Gels- Green Fuel
- Metallica Fuel Target Back Light - Premium / Red
- Metallica Pinball Plastic Protectors - Orange
- Metallica Pinball Snake Fangs Mod
- Stern Pinball Flame Gate Assembly Cover × 2
- Pinnovators - PINsub SAM Stern Kit
- Pinnovators - PINsmx Passive Subwoofer mixer
- HankScorpio – MET LED Insert Mod
- Stern Newton Ball Assembly
- Stern White Rollover Drop Target With 0.468" Wide Top
- BriteButtons™ Illuminated Flipper Button Set For Stern White Star & SAM System Machines - Purple
- PinGuard Ball Shooter Lane Kickout Protector Kit For Stern Machines
- Metallica Shooter Eject Protector
- Chrome side blades
As a new Metallica Premium owner not knowing everything that is out there if you see anything I am missing or insight on installation please respond! I am on the fence about ordering Pinball Refinery's Custom Powder coated armor. A friend suggested getting some protection around the flipper buttons to help keep the cabinet art nice. This machine is for home use and I need to recover from what I just bought!!!