Guardians of the Galaxy is here!

Quoted from flashinstinct:
Predictions
All trims will be close in terms of gameplay
Pro
Stand up targets
1 feature less than prem / LE
Premium
Shaker Motor
Alternate translite
Colour Powder coated bar and rails
Drop bank targets
LE
Shaker Motor
Mirrored Backglass
Volume Control
Topper
Colour Powder coated bar and rails
Drop bank targets
RGB GI lighting

You sir are dreaming.
Stern no longer gives us value on LE’s and Premiums.
They think all we care about is signatures.
But I did get a good laugh out of this.

#153 6 years ago

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Quoted from flashinstinct:
It would be a good way to steal back customers from jjp that were on jjpotc. I might be dreaming but who knows what awaits

I do agree with you 100% that all of that should be included.
They used to understand that.
We want shakers
We want real backglass
We want anti glare glass
We want powder coated rails.
We want extra working toys.

I personally could care less about signatures and numbered plaques.

#175 6 years ago

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Quoted from epthegeek:
Who is this 'we' you're talking about? I don't really care about any of those things.

What a tough ass group.
All I am saying is Stern used to add value to their LE’s with actual upgrades.
If you want to pay thousands more for new artwork and signatures I’m not stopping you.

#179 6 years ago

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Quoted from jar155:
The LE has no compelling argument anymore. The price hike is not even remotely justified.

Thank you.
And as to the want none of that BS.
I can’t believe for a second someone does not want more working toys and features on their LE.
And if shakers and real backglass bothers you just sell them and get a translite and stationary game

#191 6 years ago

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Quoted from CaptainNeo:
Shakers- No. There are maybe 5 games on the planet where a shaker should even be used. Every damn game shouldn't have a shaker, only if the theme warrants it.
Real backglass- no thanks. Ever had one burst in your hands? Screw that.
Anti glare glass- no thanks. This shit sucks. People in my house can't even tell what game even has it on. not one person.
Powder coated rails- Again...who cares.
what we really want ....is to have them shove this stuff up their ass, and bring back reasonable prices that reflect the disposable aspects the games are becoming. Get rid of this multi tier game system and stick with one model. If people want to add shit to it later. let them do it.

Let’s all write to Stern and tell them to please give us less for our money.
Oh wait we don’t have to.

I can’t believe I’m even having this conversation.

Let’s get back to GotG talk.

#421 6 years ago

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Quoted from colonel_caverne:
I need to hear it now!

Agree.
Wonder what music made it in?

#1435 6 years ago

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Quoted from SilverballNut:
You guys with the idea that a spinner only costs a couple bucks, have no clue what the total hardware costs are. That one added spinner will require, the spinner hardware and I'm sure a NEW NODE board because any currently in the pro are being fully used. Along with additional wiring, install labor etc none of us know the true cost, but I can guarantee it isn't a couple dollars.
Look it's simple, Stern has a business model. Cheaper pros at a particular price point, then add features/value to get a premium and then add something to entice LE buyers. If you don't like it don't buy it, but quit trying to tell Stern how to run THEIR company. It's getting really old.
I know damn well they sell more pinballs, than any of you whiners trying to tell them how to run their company have ever sold...

Sure we can.
Here is a link to the complete spinner assembly at full retail.
http://www.pinballlife.com/index.php?p=product&id=4118
We can easily assume there is a 50% markup on these which would make them $10. And I am sure Stern gets them even cheaper then that in bulk.
No extra boards are required. The time to install is two screws and two wires.

To top it off I had a long conversation with Lyman Sheets at Pinburgh.
He said he would love to add the spinner code for the Pro models on Metallica. He said it was very doable. He also said it if we could get the ok from the higher ups in the company, mentioning the Director of Sales specifically, that it could happen.
It is not rocket science or expensive.

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#2214 6 years ago

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I posted these in the IAAPA thread this morning but here are a few for the people here now.

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#2216 6 years ago

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I agree with all of the above taygeta.

#2358 6 years ago

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Quoted from Who-Dey:
How come the pro played better?

They both played great to us.
However Tuesday and Wednesday we preferred the Pro only because the volume was cranked up and the Premium was almost silent.
Today they turned up the Premium finally, and it was a blast to play.

#2360 6 years ago

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Quoted from Who-Dey:
Do the Groot hands block your view of the ramps and orbits that you are shooting at?

Only a small ammount on the right ramp.
Left side is good.
But you can just make out the entrance to the right ramp through the fingers.

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#3060 6 years ago

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