Agreed greenmeerkat, I've seen about 450 - 500 bands/400-450 shows and Freddie is by far the greatest lead singer there ever was. Once he stepped on stage he commanded the audience, you were in his grip and everyone loved him/sang every song with him. What a powerful voice and a range that no one could match. Did get to see Queen in the early years 6 times, awesome. I like Paul Rogers, but just did not cut it for me when they did a tour a few years back.
RIP Freddie.
Hope they don't make a Queen pin, or any of my favorite bands as to me it would be like how the radio ruins songs, by playing them over and over and over and over and over and over.,..............
Quit listening to radio about 20 years ago because of this.

Agreed greenmeerkat, I've seen about 450 - 500 bands/400-450 shows and Freddie is by far the greatest lead singer there ever was. Once he stepped on stage he commanded the audience, you were in his grip and everyone loved him/sang every song with him. What a powerful voice and a range that no one could match. I like Paul Rogers, but just did not cut it for me when they did a tour a few years back.
RIP Freddie.
Hope they don't make a Queen pin, or any of my favorite bands as to me it would be like how the radio ruins songs, by playing them over and over and over and over and over and over.,..............
Quit listening to radio about 20 years ago because of this.

I like AC/DC pin because they are a b band to me, not sure if it would get old after a month or so. Did not like Metalica, after 2 days of playing one, I couldn't stand the music anymore, think there are a c band at best. I would probably prefer Stern not make any music pins, none have been that great, cept AC/DC.
Elvis, ok pin
Rolling Stones, never played one, have not heard any good things about it
Metalica, blah

Others:
Monster Bash, very good
Tommy, decent
Guns and Roses, very good
Als Garage Band Goes on a World Tour, decent

Heavy Metal Meltdown, ok
Rock and Encore, ok
Disco Fever, blah terrible
Rolling Stones Bally, never played one
Dolly Parton, never played one, not for me

So out of 13 music pins, I like 3, just talking sound here.

Might have missed a few, what's that cocktail pin?

just my opinion, Bob

the Rolling Stones pin was really bad. only slightly entertaining part was whacking mick with the ball.

Well, of course some people enjoy it. The crowd gets into it. The storyline is fairly weak. It has some funny moments and the singing is great. The actors don't have a whole lot of charisma, although one of the supporting characters - the other principal male character I guess you'd say - was a fairly amazing dancer. I hope you enjoy it!

Asian Queen... let the demand begin...

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There are a few Pins in Singapore - I added two locations on the map last January...
nothing really exciting though.

I actually emailed the stern local reseller to know where to play !

How about a Highlander pin with Queen music, that I'd go for!

When I saw the last incarnation of Queen with Paul Rodgers, Under Pressure for some reason was just incredible to hear live...the finale of the song was very moving.

That and Radio Ga Ga.

Queen has some incredible music, but a pin based on Queen wouldn't be much fun, drop targets for his teeth? I mean come on...

But, a highlander pin, now that's something I think could do well. I think a lot of pinheads live he original movie and the tv series wasn't bad either. Maybe leave out highlander 2 though...

No 15 year olds buy pins! unless its iPad pinball arcade!!

More ideas for my Queen dream pin:

"Save Me" pall saver post

Maybe the Queen crest logo on the playfield and/or a Brian May Red Special guitar on the playfield that points towards a ramp or orbit. The frets could have lighted led inserts or something.

The 70's Queen fans would cry but probably the most popular Premium or LE model would be artwork from the 1986 Magic Tour.

6. Fat Bottom Girls Screaming out of Pinball Machine = Awesome!

Last chance FTW.

The Rolling Stones pin not selling had little to do with the band and everything to do with crap artwork cheap toy, weak ruleset poor pin selling market compared to now...and so on.

Ok, how about Elvis...

Wrong. My 18yo daughter and my 14yo son love Queen. Freddy Mercury had incredible fucking talent. Of all the frontmen out there I have to say he had one of the best voices out there. Its a damn shame he died a early and tragic death.

Everyone is talking of Freddie - which is natural. But don' forget the band had three other great songwriters. And my favorite member has always been and will be Brian May.

"Brain May! Brian May!".....from The Invisible Man

Brian and his dad made that guitar from some special wood and he plays with a sixpence. Methos is right, they are all Great Musicians.

Yes, I have one for a daughter, and neither of us is living in the past musicwise anymore.

How about a Wayne's World pin with Queen????

+1
--stay current--

evolve like video games have from the 80's. music themes need be current.
in 1979 kiss was made, not a pin with a music theme 40 years prior.
"15 year olds" may not buy NEW machines , but operators do and if will make money on location with a new music theme for the majority audience of younger patrons, they will sell.

sure, there are some teens who listen to classic rock, but its very very far and between. the majority of them listen to whats out now and hot on the charts and youtube. And that's pop/ or crossover rap.
Been that way for many many years regardless of race, location or income level.
being in the music business worldwide for the 12-34 demo, , my information is proven valid.

""really want to get the young 'uns into pinball by use of a music theme? try some hip hop stuff or dubstep... that's what they listen to, not bands that middle aged guys remember from the days back when we were young and dumb and full of, ummm, well, ya know.."""

Great band and good music but lousy pin theme IMHO.

For a band themed pin, given the music diversity, I would love a Queen pin if done right. I still think he is the greatest voice in music.

i could think of 50 reasons why i wouldnt play a queen music pin. uggh, really? that would be worse than avatar and i dont think i would have ever said that

How about a new edition of FLASH GORDON!!! This would be a hot sell. 1. Flash Gordon is the American dream; 2. It's a cult classic for many who purchase pins; 3. TED the movie has made many aware of it; 4. It would allow for Queen's Music to live on in a pin.

WOW! Those are some clever titles. How did you come up with them?

I was being sarcastic. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Queen. Some of the best songs ever made. Ever. By any band. But after reading this thread you seem a little, well, ummmm, obsessed. How about popping in a Queen CD while playing another machine with the volume turned down and pretending? Alright, I will admit, I am being an a- hole right now.