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Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:It's really pretty simple, Mike. If someone has a MB that plays fine, why spend almost as much as a remake to have it restored. They'll just keep it like it is until they find out future remake titles.
I'm not sure that PPS will remake MB. Yes, Rick has licensing rights to reproduce parts, but how would Universal feel about reproducing an entire MB machine? I'm pretty sure Universal would want royalties based on the machine's selling price, not just the parts used in the machine. Also, if MMr is successful I'd think the next remake would be even more expensive because PPS will have proven they can deliver. Anyway, I can see unlicensed themed machines being done, but why pay 10% (just guessing at this number) of your profit to Universal if you don't have to. There are plenty of unlicensed themes to reproduce first (CC, AFM, CV, TOTAN, etc.).
Quoted from thedefog:I wouldn't worry. If more remakes are created, other pins that aren't as valuable right now will take their place in value and in restoration need.
I've had the same thought. I can see LOTR, SM, IJ, TAF, and others going up in price in the long run.
Quoted from vid1900:Universal is in the business of licensing.
That is how they make their money.
I get that, but I think you're missing my point. Why would Rick make MB when he could make another game (an unlicensed one) and make even more money? For example, let’s assume Universal wants 10% of the total sales price in royalties. So, if PPS sells MBr for say $8k, then Universal would get $800 per machine. So, if PPS reproduced 1000 machines they'd end up paying Universal $800k (of course this all depends on the actual percentage Universal would really want). My point is why spend money you don't have to. Sure, PPS could remake MB, but why not do an unlicensed themed machine and make more money?
Quoted from deeznuts:I'm glad to see these guys take a hit. I always thought their prices were ridiculous. Hats off to Rick.
No soup for you.......
Quoted from Mr68:Agreed and this is why I don't see Cirqus Voltaire being re-made along with some others. Re-tooling the Ringmaster and Boom Balloon would be enormously expensive. Medeval Madness was the perfect storm and I don't see many other titles that fall into this category.
I think high end restore guys like Bryan will continue with plenty of work after a brief lull and the market settles from the exaggerated rumors and knee jerk reactions presently going on.
Bryan, why don't you consider doing some of the classic older games such as Fathom and Centaur? I see a market for that. Or perhaps it's wishful thinking on my part.
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Kim,
I'm willing to restore my Fathom if you're willing to sell me your CPR playfield 
Quoted from deeznuts:Im sure all those guys are so hurting for cash. Give me a break.
Hey, maybe if games get a little cheaper you can finally afford #26
Seriously dude, you have more money tied up in pinball machines than I have in my home. Give me a break....
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