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Quoted from Pinchroma:Waiting since 1980 for this?
It’s barren and 13k? Good grief.
1980?
I guess jaws 2 just really made you want a pinball machine huh
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Quoted from Kabball:For an LE. Hopefully premium remains at 9500.
Personally I would say this looks GZ level of mechs which is pretty much max for Stern. But people need to keep in mind if they are going to compare to JJP games those are more loaded but they are 15K.
Ok, thanks for the info, guess we are all waiting to hear at this point.
Quoted from Nato01:Surely I jaws pin has a shark that eats the balls as a ball lock doesn’t it!?!?
I’m concerned watching that little clip. Again, I’m sure it’ll shoot well. But looking very plain
Agreed. It looks plain and chintzy.
Quoted from TreyBo69:The boat mech looks great in action and the upper playfield is cool. Interesting to see Elwin do one.
The moving drop target mech is wow though
Does the boat flip up to capture balls, then come down to release a mb?
Quoted from TreyBo69:The game looks loaded to the gills
IMG_1419.gifWe all would have failed the Pepsi challenge between TCM and Jaws white woods. Not saying it's a bad thing but interesting to see both companies do something different. Gameplay stream should be fun!
Quoted from Zambonilli:We all would have failed the Pepsi challenge between TCM and Jaws white woods. Not saying it's a bad thing but interesting to see both companies do something different. Gameplay stream should be fun!
TCM kills Jaws.
Jaws will sell more.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:1980?
I guess jaws 2 just really made you want a pinball machine huh
I was born in 80. Wasn’t around in 75 
. Not all of us are minutes to midnight young feller…
I can see there are 2 spot lights mounted on hex posts staggered on each side of the playfield. Is that a 3rd one mounted low in front of the right sling?
It would be cool if they contribute to modes with RGB and can turn the playfield red like there is blood in the water.
Quoted from Pinchroma:I guess I was expecting more than a target with a fin sticker in the drac track for 13k.
Well lucky you, there appears to be also not one but TWO boats that interact with the ball, along with a cool shark that comes right out of the playfield in a menacing manner!
And there’s a Spinny thingee, and a bunch of ramps and other shit. I think I saw a moving bucket!!
Honestly, that seems like an awful lot of stuff. So what, really, is the problem?
You realize this is a pinball machine, right? That’s all it was ever going to be.
Quoted from Oneangrymo:the days of stressing out for a le or ce are gone , u can get anything these days and they will rerelease stuff down the road anyways .
2025 is the 50th Anniversary for Jaws. 50 bucks says they make Jaws LEs easy to find next year.
It looks like a lot of fun, as expected. The game reveal trailer in full HD and Deadflip stream shortly after will surely increase hype....I just don't think you'll have trouble getting one NIB, if that's what you want. And if you're fully recovered from pandemic FOMO, you can prob get a used one for 500-1000 less in a few months.
Sterns going to be pumping these things out as quickly as possible with that shiny new factory
Quoted from CrazyLevi:...along with a cool shark that comes right out of the playfield in a menacing manner!
LOL you made beer come out of my nose 
Quoted from Roostking:TCM kills Jaws.
Jaws will sell more.
I’m this close to pulling the trigger on a TCM! Just never had a spooky. A bit scared of reliability. But the game looks amazing
But I’m just holding out to see if jaws is better, then I’ll make my decision.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Well lucky you, there appears to be also not one but TWO boats that interact with the ball, along with a cool shark that comes right out of the playfield in a menacing manner!
And there’s a Spinny thingee, and a bunch of ramps and other shit. I think I saw a moving bucket!!
Honestly, that seems like an awful lot of stuff. So what, really, is the problem?
You realize this is a pinball machine, right? That’s all it was ever going to be.
Depends on your definition of menacing. The shark may be smiling depending on your POV.
Quoted from Nato01:I’m this close to pulling the trigger on a TCM! Just never had a spooky. A bit scared of reliability. But the game looks amazing
But I’m just holding out to see if jaws is better, then I’ll make my decision.
I have four and a preorder for LT. No issues with reliability and when I have needed help Spooky's tech and customer support have been top notch. TCM isn't my jam, but the description of the rules/modes sounds amazing.
I think the upper playfield is going to impress a lot of people when they see clearer pictures of it. It has some neat tricks up its sleeve
Quoted from Nato01:I’m this close to pulling the trigger on a TCM! Just never had a spooky. A bit scared of reliability. But the game looks amazing
But I’m just holding out to see if jaws is better, then I’ll make my decision.
Have no fear of Spooky. I have a Halloween and while its hated, theme integration and reliability have been spot on, 920CE. If i were on the fence, not even a question. $3000 cheaper, better integration and packed. TCM for the win.
Obviously Keith fucked up;
Put all this shit in the game and all anybody really wants is a rubber shark that “eats” pinballs.
I coulda told him that!!! It ain’t rocket science!
Think of the dumbest, most obvious “toy” possible, and get it into the game. Its a little less exciting or “innovative,” but sometimes you just gotta give the people what they want.
Quoted from underlord:You play as ‘Chief.’ Referenced as such by Quint.
Quint never called Brody by his real name.
He did, at least once. “Give him room, Brody!” When Brody has the stern cleat rope around Hooper.
IMG_8683 (resized).jpegQuoted from Roostking:Have no fear of Spooky. I have a Halloween and while its hated, theme integration and reliability have been spot on, 920CE. If i were on the fence, not even a question. $3000 cheaper, better integration and packed. TCM for the win.
Thanks mate. I’m in Australia and I have been a bit worried considering the some of the feedback. But I will say a lot of people mention that their tech support is first rate.
I think I’m going to go it!!
I’m going to sell my JJP pirates I think. Just hate the code on it. I never play it.
Quoted from Nato01:I’m this close to pulling the trigger on a TCM! Just never had a spooky. A bit scared of reliability. But the game looks amazing
But I’m just holding out to see if jaws is better, then I’ll make my decision.
Love our Scooby CE
Quoted from chad:You know they will remove everything as in Godzillas pro.
I personally like gz pro over premium.
All looking really good. This is as packed as you are going to see from Stern. Some cool mechs. The artwork is exactly what it should be. If you wanted Godzilla type rainbow art and it lit up like Elton it would be ridiculous for this theme. Its got movie clips which everyone wanted. I can't imagine any complaints about this folks. Yeah the price is high, there are tons of other threads to discuss that. I'm happy its not another Zep (which I have and still love anyway). Can't wait to flip it.... .
Quoted from starfighter:Can someone confirm the Ben Gardner Eye Socket Ball Lock?
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LOL
Reveals with bad art are a bummer, especially these days when we have tons of great pin artists. This looks NES Megaman box bad, with some photoshop elements plopped on.
Then again, I scoffed at the JP art & now it’s one of my favorite games - so, ya never know. Will play first. No FOMO.
Quoted from blaskoa:I personally like gz pro over premium.
So do I. Down votes coming in!!
Quoted from Nato01:I’m this close to pulling the trigger on a TCM! Just never had a spooky. A bit scared of reliability. But the game looks amazing
But I’m just holding out to see if jaws is better, then I’ll make my decision.
my scooby has had mild issues… and is an absolute blast. I would recommend spooky, their customer service is truly amazing. My tmnt has had a few issues too, but actually had to pull parts from my tmnt. Tcm and LT look super packed compared to this jaws. But im sure jaws will be another amazing pin for sure, and cant wait to play it.
Ill have to see jaws game play, but Looney tunes i think will get my money over jaws…. I think. I was all in on foo fighters, while its super fun, it lost its spark to me very quickly. Im thinking jaws may do the same for me.
Quoted from Pinkitten:It looks like the shark is a bash toy? But does it also lower and swallow the ball if you shoot into his mouth? Kinda looks like it.
Looks just to be a bash toy. Your not getting a ball inside Bruce’s mouth. No ramp and it’s too high up and the opening is not level with the playfield.
Quoted from starfighter:Can someone confirm the Ben Gardner Eye Socket Ball Lock?
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IMG_4310 (resized).jpegQuoted from blaskoa:my scooby has had mild issues… and is an absolute blast. I would recommend spooky, their customer service is truly amazing. My tmnt has had a few issues too, but actually had to pull parts from my tmnt. Tcm and LT look super packed compared to this jaws. But im sure jaws will be another amazing pin for sure, and cant wait to play it.
Ill have to see jaws game play, but Looney tunes i think will get my money over jaws…. I think. I was all in on foo fighters, while its super fun, it lost its spark to me very quickly. Im thinking jaws may do the same for me.
I am definitely eying LT. Also Alien Ripley Edition. LT looks packed and great. I watched the TCM gameplay video and looks awesome. But wife said hell no because of the theme. Still loving my Scooby and Halloween CE’s.
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:So do I. Down votes coming in!!
Count me in for the pro too. I’m borrowing a premium and I have the building disabled. It slows/stops the action. Bring on the downvotes!
Quoted from Flash71:F it! I’m getting both. TCM CE#152 pre ordered a few weeks back and just secured a Jaws LE. Luckily I’m extremely proficient at cunnilingus.
Pinballers are not efficient at that, they are used to playing with balls.
Quoted from frankmac:My 60Th has nothing in it compared to JAWS and what a great pin!
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Nice! I'll give 5500 for it...
Quoted from Pinkitten:But does it also lower and swallow the ball if you shoot into his mouth? Kinda looks like it.
In the stages of grief, this would fall somewhere in between “denial” and “bargaining.”
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