And I would also guess that there is concern on some people that this legal action could hamper JJP ability to deliver and support the Hobbit and future pins. There is an occasional mention of this thread in the Hobbit update thread as it relates to the delay of getting pins.

I've had caring people tell me to get out of my Hobbit pre-order for this reason alone. They are supposedly 'in the know'. I've discussed this with my distributor who knows Jack and he assures me I have nothing to worry about.

I usually stay quiet on these sort of things and just watch from a distance. As shipping for the Hobbit continues to grow closer (hopefully really close) and the positive reviews of the pin continue to come (especially from the PinballStar party last week) I'm just getting more and more excited for this pin. Obviously, I hope this lawsuit doesn't bite me and a lot of other folks on the butt.

You and me both. I would consider myself 'cautiously optimistic' but I'm not necessarily holding my breath. Not to mention the fact that once things do start shipping...am I one of the earlier pins to be received? One of the later? I have no idea.