FS: MOPLE or METLE - Metallica Master of Puppets #81 - UPDATE: SOLD

OP
Quoted from BackFlipper:
Anyway, he came over with his wife on Monday to watch the Stanley Cup and see my game. His wife hated it. She hates "the swearing and the crosses and the whole theme."

FS: HUO Wife #1: Works well, needs a bit of dialing in.

#5 10 years ago

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spfxted

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Good luck! I can't wait to play this game!
....Edit: lol...I posted before seeing the above!!

#6 10 years ago

GAC

Rarehero

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Quoted from spfxted:
Good luck! I can't wait to play this game!
....Edit: lol...I posted before seeing the above!!

Also needs a wax

#7 10 years ago

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TigerLaw

Quoted from Rarehero:
FS: HUO Wife #1: Works well, needs a bit of dialing in.

Minor scoop damage due to three humans being pushed through . . .

#8 10 years ago

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yancy

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Quoted from TigerLaw:
Minor scoop damage due to three humans being pushed through . . .

Sounds like a Cliffy business opportunity. Fit test volunteers lined up around the block.

#9 10 years ago

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spfxted

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How are the bumpers?

#10 10 years ago

GAC

Rarehero

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Quoted from spfxted:
How are the bumpers?

Balls bounce off them perfectly!

#11 10 years ago

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jkdblaze

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I still don't have my LE and this is actually the number I was hoping for.
GLWS

#12 10 years ago

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Eskaybee

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Quoted from Rarehero:
Also needs a wax

Sounds routed

#13 10 years ago

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vex

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Quoted from Rarehero:
FS: HUO Wife #1: Works well, needs a bit of dialing in.

do you have any heavily routed wives for sale?

#14 10 years ago

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TomGWI

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Quoted from Rarehero:
Also needs a wax

How are the legs?

#15 10 years ago

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extraballingtmc

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Ewwww

How about a nib wife.

81 eh? Hells angel mople. Someone would pay extra for that.

#16 10 years ago

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playboywillis

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Ewwww
How about a nib wife.

Well she's not NIB anymore, but definitely HUO

imagesCAQX8CVX.jpg

#17 10 years ago

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scylla

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Sigh. This thread deteriorated rather quickly. Waiting for someone to ask about wear on the shooter lane...

#18 10 years ago

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TomGWI

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Lol. Seriously. GLWS. Won't take long to sell one of these.

#19 10 years ago

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Rarehero

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Quoted from scylla:
Sigh. This thread deteriorated rather quickly. Waiting for someone to ask about wear on the shooter lane...

I was gonna say something about spitting out two balls but decided not to....

...oh wait.

#20 10 years ago

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Bigdaddy1000

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Quoted from scylla:
Sigh. This thread deteriorated rather quickly. Waiting for someone to ask about wear on the shooter lane...

Don't they all?

#21 10 years ago

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spfxted

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Quoted from TomGWI:
How are the legs?

Powder Coated.

#22 10 years ago

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scylla

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Quoted from Bigdaddy1000:
Don't they all?

Hey - watch your language. I'm one of them.

I'm guessing we could have the same conversation about your shooter rod. (Not that I'm asking!)

#23 10 years ago

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spfxted

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I forgot...what was this Thread about?....

#24 10 years ago

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scylla

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Quoted from spfxted:
I forgot...what was this Thread about?....

Quantum physics.

#25 10 years ago

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spfxted

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Quoted from scylla:
Quantum physics.

Oh, right! Quantum physics is a branch of science that deals with discrete, indivisible units of energy called quanta as described by the Quantum Theory. There are five main ideas represented in Quantum Theory:

Energy is not continuous, but comes in small but discrete units.
The elementary particles behave both like particles and like waves.
The movement of these particles is inherently random.
It is physically impossible to know both the position and the momentum of a particle at the same time. The more precisely one is known, the less precise the measurement of the other is.
The atomic world is nothing like the world we live in.
While at a glance this may seem like just another strange theory, it contains many clues as to the fundamental nature of the universe and is more important then even relativity in the grand scheme of things (if any one thing at that level could be said to be more important then anything else). Furthermore, it describes the nature of the universe as being much different then the world we see. As Niels Bohr said, "Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it."

#26 10 years ago

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centerflank

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That was one expensive NIB purchase, WOW!

#27 10 years ago

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j69

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This whole 'selling because of the theme' thing must be an American phenomenon. I can understand not liking the swearing but crosses and coffins etc.. Does that really offend people!? Maybe is Brits are just uncouth!

#28 10 years ago

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Glws. if you buy from out of state distributor and live in Illinois do you still have to pay tax?

I just picked up a Tron limited edition home use only for my Metallica le

#29 10 years ago

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TigerLaw

Quoted from centerflank:
That was one expensive NIB purchase, WOW!

Those taxes are what killed him, and the special number request. The starting price at $7,700 didn't include his shipping either . . . I wonder who the distributor was, they came out pretty well.

#30 10 years ago

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mechslave

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Quoted from TigerLaw:
The starting price at $7,700 didn't include his shipping either . . . I wonder who the distributor was, they came out pretty well.

Yes, strange. They were sold out preorder, so they should've all drop shipped from Stern direct to customer. Let's hope something different and that he wasn't skewered for $275.

#31 10 years ago

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turbo20lbs

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Quoted from TigerLaw:
Those taxes are what killed him, and the special number request. The starting price at $7,700 didn't include his shipping either . . . I wonder who the distributor was, they came out pretty well.

My guess is GAP can't imagine it being anyone else.

#32 10 years ago

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vex

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Quoted from TigerLaw:
Those taxes are what killed him, and the special number request. The starting price at $7,700 didn't include his shipping either . . . I wonder who the distributor was, they came out pretty well.

in canada i believe it was even more money for the le. problem was all other places were sold out so they had no choice but to pay large, quickly, or lose out on their beloved le.

#33 10 years ago

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centerflank

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Quoted from TigerLaw:
The starting price at $7,700

Werent these 7200/7300 retail?

edit- MSRP I should say not retail

#34 10 years ago

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Whysnow

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Quoted from centerflank:
Werent these 7200/7300 retail?
edit- MSRP I should say not retail

It sounds like most purchased for 7-7200ish.

Either way, the current secondary market price is trending back towards that price.

#35 10 years ago

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Quoted from spfxted:
As Niels Bohr said, "Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it."

Niels Bohr never ate acid @ DisneyLand

GLWTS

#36 10 years ago

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haunted1

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Probably a good thing he doesn't want to trade for a monster bash or I would be driving to your place this weekend.

Jim has always been very strait forward and awesome to buy from. If you are looking to buy he is a great seller.

#37 10 years ago

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Quoted from haunted1:
Probably a good thing he doesn't want to trade for a Monster Bash or

I am sure he does Todd !

#38 10 years ago

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TigerLaw

Quoted from Whysnow:
It sounds like most purchased for 7-7200ish.
Either way, the current secondary market price is trending back towards that price.

Agreed. Last three reported here were sub 8k transactions, though I'm not sure whether it is fair to count Rommney's at $7,200 since he gave the guy that sold it to him for that a right of first refusal should he ever sell his BBB.

#39 10 years ago

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eggbert52

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So what's the difference between the MOPLE and the METLE?

#40 10 years ago

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badbilly27

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Lars gets $10 versus $20. I heard he's also watching the mods made for these so he can sue for royalties.

Relax just palyin.

#41 10 years ago

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guyincognito

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Who buys a $9,000 pinball machine site unseen without investigating what the playfield looks like?

OP
Quoted from BackFlipper:
Anyway, he came over with his wife on Saturday to watch the Stanley Cup and see my game. His wife hated it. She hates "the swearing and the crosses and the whole theme."

What was he expecting? It's 'Metallica' themed pinball, not the 'Carebears'.

The way I see, some sort of Idiot Tax should be imposed. $1,006 (Custom # + Tax + Shipping) sounds like a fair penalty.

For those who are interested in buying... I've had about 35 plays on a Pro and about 20 or more plays on an LE and I don't see much difference in how either play to justify the difference in price. In my opinion the LE looks nicer when you're admiring the machine afar, but the playfield for the most part looks and operates the same.

I absolutely love Metallica's music, but I just don't see how this machine deserves all the hype it's getting. (Did Avengers really set the bar that low?)

I can't wait to play WOZ and see how it compares to Stern's latest release.

OP
Quoted from BackFlipper:
She hates "the swearing and the crosses and the whole theme."

What swearing is there in the game? I've honestly never picked up on it while playing.

What's offensive about crosses? Does she cover her eyes while visiting relatives at a cemetery? The crosses on the 'Master of Puppets' album have a very deep and symbolic meaning (or multiple meanings). I don't know how any person who claims to be a fan of Metallica would find this offensive or be surprised that it was included in the pinball game.

#42 10 years ago

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cardfelon

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Quoted from centerflank:
Werent these 7200/7300 retail?

edit- MSRP I should say not retail

MAP pricing was $7595 for the LE

#43 10 years ago

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Rarehero

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Quoted from guyincognito:
I absolutely love Metallica's music, but I just don't see how this machine deserves all the hype it's getting. (Did Avengers really set the bar that low?)

-Great custom art package & custom toys
-Fan favorite fan layout
-Lyman Sheats

It's essentially Stern's closest thing to a Bally/Williams game.

Quoted from guyincognito:
What swearing is there in the game? I've honestly never picked up on it while playing.

"He's f*cked now!"
"Fry that mothaf*ckaah!"
"Don't f*ck with Robert!"
"HOLY SH*T!!!!"

etc etc etc.

#44 10 years ago

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guyincognito

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Quoted from Rarehero:
"He's f*cked now!"
"Fry that mothaf*ckaah!"
"Don't f*ck with Robert!"
"HOLY SH*T!!!!"
etc etc etc.

Thanks. I do remember 'Fry that...' now. I'm used to playing in a loud bar with external music and other chatter.

I can see how that would be inappropriate for a household with small children. It's not a kids theme and I wouldn't expect Stern to provide a setting for 'Family Friendly Callouts' but I'm surprised they didn't, considering how small of a feature it would be in the scheme of the entire production.

Maybe they could have a switch that lowered the crosses and raised up little fluffy bunnies in their place?

#45 10 years ago

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AkumaZeto

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Quoted from Rarehero:
"HOLY SH*T!!!!"

You thought i said that when i ripped the rom open in mame lol.

#46 10 years ago

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stretch2

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That sales tax is a bummer.Jacks the cost up bigtime.

#47 10 years ago

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BackFlipper

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Quoted from mechslave:
Yes, strange. They were sold out preorder, so they should've all drop shipped from Stern direct to customer. Let's hope something different and that he wasn't skewered for $275.

He was told that he had to pay for shipping and taxes because he was in Illinois. Everybody was sold out. I told him to get it. Not a big pinball fan, but a huge Metallica fan. He was going to put it by his bar in his basement. I figured it would be there for 5 years.

Quoted from turbo20lbs:
My guess is GAP can't imagine it being anyone else.

It was not GAP. I got mine from GAP at a MUCH better deal. But, I also had to pay Illinois tax. Illinois sucks.

#48 10 years ago

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