I'd agree that it's underrated (may not get much chance with the love it or hate it theme), but it's certainly not a top tier machine. Bit too easy with longer ball times than I prefer for regular play (pretty much have to give up to not get through all the nightmares at least once). Glad to have it as my second machine though and I don't intend to sell it anytime soon, if ever (love Freddy).

Glove error on the sides of the head is somewhat irritating (6 blades).

I currently have an LCD keychain loaded with movie scenes that I plan to build a TV mod for.

Been wearing this costume for a few years now:

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Mine is in great shape, but a more screen accurate version would definitely pique my interest if done well and not too costly.

The previous owner of my game modded the glove with wood and they've held up perfectly over the last year. The glove to captive ball shot works fairly well for me and is rewarding when it connects, but otherwise it isn't incredibly useful. There are many ways different code could improve the game.

It awards a jackpot for doing so, so not just a normal captive ball hit.

The layout isn't terrible and the toys are good, so I think it has potential (as noted below, this is in reference to it as a home use game). The main issue I have is that the game progress is too linear, and perhaps too much focus on the boiler shot. Modes/Nightmares don't have enough individuality. It would have been nice if there was an Addams-like selection system, and better use of (better reward from) the soul chest and drop targets (make them more necessary). Even focusing 100% on the chest for a mode to "kill" Freddy with no boiler shot, etc. would have been an interesting change compared to what exists, or a system/mode that allowed a tunnel search or drop target completion to collect items (weapon/3D glasses/health[use of the awake meter?]) to prepare for Freddy modes (Champion Pub-like?). As it is, it feels just like the inserts suggest...1,2,3,4... Hard to get the "one more game" feel from it after going through the game a few times in sequence. I'm also not a fan of the give away multiball system (particularly right at the start). Kruegerrands could disappear and I wouldn't miss them, so that may be my opinion, or they could use work.

If I had any expectation that someone would do a code update, perhaps I'd have more reason to suggest improvements, but as it stands, it's easier to note the issues it has for long term ownership, which it wasn't really designed for. The linear modes and simplicity actually work well for a route game. A new player can easily track their progress and have a reasonable chance at "beating" the game without spending too much time/money on it. It can be exciting to try to get to the Final Nightmare for the first time.

I no longer own a Freddy, but this issue was resolved for me by adjusting the boiler door from under the playfield. A nut or bolt that needed to be tightened with the door in the right position. You may be able to search around for better detail on that.

I don't recall exactly the fix (sold my Freddy awhile back), but it involved getting the arm positioned correctly underneath the playfield and tightening the nut. I expect the information still exists wherever I found it before, or someone else could offer something more detailed. Mine did exactly as you describe and worked perfectly after the fix.

EDIT: Seems I was a few seconds late in responding