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Have a pic of one? Don't think I've seen one.

We keep asking on Stern FB page.

Having not seen one in the wild, or paid attention anyway, does the topper color match the current mode being played? Or what's the interesting feature of it?

yeah me too!!! I will never stop. We all need to keep asking!!

Hey guys. Wondering if anyone has had to deal with the stand up target next to Groot that gets bent and doesn't register anymore? It's the second time I have to remove the glass and put move the target back towards Groot a bit for it to register again. Any advitis appreciated!

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Yes, it's annoying and common with any target that gets a lot of side hits that push it sideways over time.

People have 3D printed stabilizers that attach underneath that keep it more in the middle. Stern also has an anti-lean bracket, but I'm not sure if it works with the narrow targets.

Thanks. I'll see if I can find an STL for the bracket

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If you can't find an STL or a vendor selling them premade, it's a very basic part design you could probably make yourself and print, if you have a 3D printer. I just use the Stern drop in steel replacement anti-lean brackets when I need that because they're cheap and durable, but I didn't think to test them on the thin targets of GotG.

I thought it had anti lean brackets from the factory?
No?

I guess not. Or else they forgot them on this target. I'll see if it looks any different than the others

Damn. I hope this is just you doing some maintenance. It does look sad.

Looks kinda limp to me... Hope you can tighten it up to get your game up and running.

All the excitement's gone.

I always tighten up all my targets(2 1/4” screw heads that sandwich the leaf switch)and after a little preventative maintenance they stay where they should. Sometimes you might have to remove them from the playfield to get them tight enough to stay(due to other things blocking your wrench or ratchet)but it’s a simple job.

Ask MaxIsDead he tells people the gotg toppers will be available again… Bs if you ask me…

Does the SD card for the Cleland code need to be 16gb? I can get a 32GB shipped free and a lot faster from Amazon

I asked the same question recently of Cleland. As you say, 16GB is extremely hard to find.
"had reports 32 and 64 will work fine. It formats the volume to only 8 gigs no matter what when you burn the image."

I too have never seen one but found this video on youtube. Appears it's not mode specific:

Yes. The lights do change color to coordinate with the mode being played. (As shown in the video.)

32GB works fine. It’s what I’m using.

Is that flipper rubber two color (orange and purple) or is it just a trick of the light?

Those look awesome?

I have just posted a set of groot hands for sale. $100 will ship at your expense. Pics in ad

I'm in the club tried to find one reasonable local no luck so NIB it was will be here Dec 14th. Now I need to power through 7.4k posts.

Blue rubbers look slick with the green

Congratulations!

Looks really good! How do you like the new flippers?

Very cool! I just purchased my Guardians Pro a couple weeks ago, love it. What model did you get? Welcome to the club and posts some pics when you get yours.

Start with the topic index at the top of any page in this thread to hit all the tech posts that have info you'll want for a NIB machine.

Question about ball return from right orbit;

When the ball returns from my right orbit it usually hits the top of my right sling. Is this the intended return spot or should it go more to my right flipper?

I don’t want to adjust that rail if this is the correct return path

For those who haven't installed the RT Scoop Eject Protector before, this is a pretty simple procedure. Once you remove the clear RT Side Exit Ramp and related fasteners & spacers, remove the corresponding multi-level artwork plastic from between the RT Side Orbit and Shooter Lane. Then it's just a matter of two machine screws.

Keep in mind that the two machine screws is what holds the entire RT Scoop Eject Assembly to the bottom side of the playfield. So you have to prevent the Scoop Eject from falling through the playfield when removing the screws, in order to install the Scoop (Stern reference #535-1663-00) Protector.

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Cliffy is working on a new protector as well, which is a little stronger than the Stern version, has his 45-degree angles on the flaps that extend into the hole, and even has a bit of metal that is anchored to that metal post on the back left for a bit of extra stability. He may be ready with his version pretty soon.

I’m still looking for anyone who has the black or gold factory side armor that Stern initially created for Guardians. In sending out numerous inquiries to domestic and international distributors, I learned some interesting information regarding the topper, which is also nearly impossible to find.

Apparently Disney Studios manages all Marvel IP related products and Stern apparently signed a limited licensing agreement that covered production of the pin only and not accessories beyond an initial run intended for marketing purposes. Stern received a notice of IP infringement after the topper went into production, as it incorporated words, images and logos associated with the IP which were not permitted under the licensing agreement. As a result, only a handful were created and sold to distributors during the initial release.

As Stern announced in September that Guardians is being retired from production, it’s highly doubtful they will include a final run of accessories. If anyone has either the black or gold armor they would be willing to part with, please message me as I will pay $1,000 for a set, otherwise the standard black lollipop siderails may be the only available option.

That's good news and sounds very robust. I reached out to him via email the other day about the availability of a complete protector set.

I am testing the first prototype as soon as I get it.

Game was delivered today.
Not happy to see service rails gone.
Oct 4th 2022 build date

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Right on congratulations! I know right - I ordered the standard service rails for mine. You and I have the same build dates...

The pros on these never came with service rails. Luckily they go on easily and aren't terribly expensive. Think of it as your first mod opportunity

First mod is already done, that was mylar in shooter lane.
But yes I will get the rails.
Ive bought 10 or more NIB Spike 2 machines and this is the first I have seen with pegs.

I might be wrong, but I think I remember someone saying the first pro that started with service rails out of the box was Iron Maiden