I expressed my opinion in the owners thread and it’s an easy pass for me. In fact, I find it insulting to the EHoH owners and hobby in general.

I think Stern has a problem when pictures and prices leak out, then everyone starts making assumptions about what it should be for the price, and then when it's nothing close, no one is satisfied... Except for the guy in this video who'd probably love to sell you one.

I’d really encourage you to pass. It doesn’t make sense to support these types of business practices and if people keep supporting them they will continue and maybe even get worse.

I’m not quite as “insulted” at this, I mean Stern doesn’t “owe” us anything. But for what it includes, paying $1,000 is a stupid purchase.

The sculpt is nice I suppose, but it doesn’t even do much more than flash a bunch of lights. My Michael’s “Spooky Town” buildings do more. And those barely cost $100

I just received mine today (Thanks for the fast shipment Zach & Nicole) and I'm very happy with the outcome. I have limited space for a collection so spending some extra $$$ on each of the machines I own is okay for me. I have toppers on all of them including getting the upgrade recently for the Medieval Madness Remake.

I actually like the look of it. They could have gone a number of ways for a topper and I like that they've done a crypt theme. The Elvira popping out is fine as well. From what I can tell in attract mode, it opens up a little further than when just in test coil mode. So, I'm guessing the software will influence how much it opens.

It would have been nice to have other options as companies like Tilttopper really do make great alternatives to the Stern toppers. Hopefully that will change soon so that everyone has multiple options to consider.

Impressive looking topper!

Ripoff price.

End of story for me.

Stern counts on this when they don’t include for LEs or SLEs buyers.
Now that they add code to these things skys the limit on price as well.
Genius marketing but toppers never an essential purchase for me.

Can someone just please make an aftermarket topper for DP and EHOH, Obviously people are willing to spend $1000 on sub par product. I’m sure modders can produce something decent for around 300-400.

I agree that, technically, Stern doesn’t owe us anything. However, we also aren’t dealing with a product that is a couple of hundred bucks. An EHoH pin is at least $8000. In my mind, that creates a bit of a partnership (especially when the products being shipped are incomplete) and a different consumer dynamic. For people making that type of investment it shouldn’t be a money grab, it should be a commitment to deliver a high quality product at a fair price. That’s what builds brand loyalty and an undying commitment of customer support.

I’m really surprised people are trying to justify the topper. Just admit it. It sucks and is over priced. That’s the truth no matter how you look at it.

It seems to me that the multiple times you have posted in each of the multiple threads your dislike for the price of this topper, you are the one trying to justify why people shouldn’t purchase it. Not once have I tried to justify my purchase.

That being said, yes, it is expensive and could do more but I am happy with my purchase and it’s build quality. That is all that matters.

I think you are half right. I agree that it's over priced but I dont agree that it sucks. I think they did a great job on the lighting of it and aesthetically it fits the game really well.

I agree with you 100%. It sucks for $1000, but for $400 or so it would be perfectly acceptable.

I think it’s obvious why people shouldn’t purchase it, but to each his own. I’m glad you are happy with the topper and your purchase.

If 200 people want to buy this at 1k a pop I’m cool with it. Maybe in the next game we’ll get an extra coil with the 150k profit or whatever they make by selling this.

The only real solution to toppers I’ve found is to not buy them. Well, except for the Beatles as it looked odd in my lineup with the reduced height... they got me on that one for sure.

I screamed like the topper ... when I saw the price !

I just got my topper from Zach and I love it. To me, this pin is a keeper and I loved maxing out the pin to look its best. Everything in this hobby is expensive, but you don’t have to buy it or go to a cheaper route. I think it really adds to the pin and I find myself just staring at the pin and the topper because I love Halloween, pinball and the Elvira character. The lights interact well and I swear it looks like the skeleton’s eyes follow you when you shift Your body slightly to the left and the right. Crazy, I know, but it does bring a smile to my face and that’s all that matters.

In closing....Yes.....it’s expensive. But we all know if you don’t get one now (if you’re on the fence) they’re going to be tougher to find later on and probably more expensive. I sold a Kiss topper I put on my pro and that thing was really nothing but boy did it demand some prices from some Pinsiders looking for one now, just like the TWD topper.

For those that have it in hand, did I miss a code update?

To you sure, I wouldn't pay 1K for it either then again I don't put toppers on my pins but for someone with an LE who loves Elvira and has a dream theme pin, oh yeah and money? its a no brainer.

Just to be clear, I wasn't taking a shot at you, just summing up how I feel. I'd be totally in on this thing if it was... maybe $400. But as it is, I'm gonna build my own!

It just occurred to me that Stern will probably make at least $150,000 profit on this thing. Wish I hadn't thought of that.

I have the topper on order and I'm looking forward to receiving it.

The price is a joke, there's no way around that, and I don't even like toppers generally. However, this machine is absolutely incredible, and likely the last to ever come into my collection, so I'm biting the bullet and completing the package. I'm guessing Stern is banking on people like me who know they're getting gouged but really, the whole machine is a special release and more expensive so they know their market. If someone was in on an LE machine then they'd also be in on a ridiculously priced topper.

It does look pretty great though, thankfully!

I was told by stern today that they planned to coordinate V1.00 with topper release, which will have even more topper effects and more use of the sneak scare lid feature. It has plenty of effects now, but sounds like a 1.00 code is coming for Elvira soon, so that’s good news all around. People questioned the choice of a new Elvira title, but now many owners such as myself love this game and now have a great looking topper to cap it

Marketing wise it seems to me like the 2020 version of the pet rock. You’d think there would be a bunch of “tech nerds” that buy these machines that could do better on a budget of about $100. Can’t sacrifice that deep interaction that this topper has with the game I suppose. /sarcasm

I find it offensive

so are they sending a topper to the SLE buyers? Those buyers already paid 5k+ for a swatch of a couch, do they get a topper for free, or have to pay more again?

I'm betting that none are available after a few days again. The few people who bailed on their orders, those toppers will be snatched up quickly. Some people like em, most on this thread hate em. That's ok. Buy what you like, decline what you dont. In the end, if you ordered from a distributor, put money down sight unseen, I think you should honor your order.

Did you buy , order and cancel or going to buy?

Just curious as you started thread. I wont judge you !!

Me too, I informed distributor I would pick it up. I still think it will be good addition to a great game. Does look great up there, but is a little underwhelming. Good luck with your decision

This topper is more like the molded Chicago Gaming toppers. Yes it overpriced, but if there’s only 200, the price will be higher later. Look what Aerosmith, KISS, GB and TWD toppers are bringing.
The topper lighting is already coded in pretty well during gameplay, as well as Elvira popping up to scare/scream at you in attract mode.

CE65A826-F0E7-42E3-967A-D26A99D5C5C8 (resized).jpeg

I think it looks great, and can't wait for mine!

Great idea. Hope stern uses that!

Lucky it's a new idea to charge for toppers otherwise imagine what the modesty sticker would have "cost" on the original Elvira

No question you have to buy the topper. It’s a complete ripoff, and verging on insulting, but you will 100% regret it if you don’t. That’s why you feel burnt by Stern - because you know that they know you’re going to buy it regardless. But is it really worth making a moral stand? It’s not going to make any difference if you do, because they’ll still sell out.

Personally, as a business owner myself, if I or someone orders something, sight unseen, unknown price, then its theirs. Not fair or right to leave someone else holding the bag for you.

Key words in your post are, all we had, in the dark, which means we all went in blindly. Im not knocking you, just saying in my way of doing things, your word is a contract. I told him to order, and when order was filled, I confirmed I will pay upon pickup. As far as what jjp did, makes me absolutely not wanting to support them with any purchase at this time. My opinion only tho,,

It's so boring as a topper. Could have done so many more fun things, like a little projector to show a dead head floating around the wall

EHOH is a great game. Reminds me of Batman 66, which had a cool projector topper that really got people's attention from across the room.

Sculpts are nice though.

I guess if these toppers are such hot commodities and so limited that a distributor wouldn’t care if someone passed on an order because the distributor would just be able to sell it to the next person in the long line of people to get that topper.

Your argument is a bit form over substance unless the toppers aren’t selling at all.