This week I ordered the last GOTG Pro available through Little Shop of Games. I live just 15 minutes from WDW and have always enjoyed a game or two when frequenting the resorts on property. When it was first released I really liked Borg's layout and the featured toys and mechs, and Franchi's art is exceptional, I just wasn't that excited about the theme. Now after repeated viewings and after experiencing the new attraction at EPCOT, I have grown to love Guardians and can't wait for this addition to my small collection.

I emailed numerous distributors and finally Stern support to inquire about a potential re-run of the side armor and topper, but it seems, as with other Stern titles, nothing has been announced. Zach at FlipNOut recently sold his "vault" topper listed for $2,500, and I have yet to see any others being offered on the Pinside marketplace or eBay. I can't speak to Stern's marketing mindset, but would think they still have the licensing option to make more of what appears to be a very basic designed topper, especially given the pin is still being manufactured until the end of this year.

Anyway, I'm super excited to join the GOTG owner's thread and look forward to connecting with the community!

Craig
Orlando, FL

I've exhausted the available sources, domestic and international, for the Stern factory armor. If anyone who purchased a set (black preferred) is willing to part with them, please message me as I will pay well over MSRP.

I'm perplexed by Stern's marketing strategy and support of those that have made the investment on a GOTG, in any model. I have a Pro coming and prefer the custom armor over the standard lollipop rails, and fail to comprehend why they can't continue to fulfill orders for owners of this awesome pin.

I realize the product has been discontinued but am hoping there is a fellow Pinsider who has a set of the Stern side armor for Guardians (black preferred 502-7057-00 or gold 502-7056-00) they are willing to part with. I'm ready to pay well over MSRP!

My other consideration is potentially finding a company that can laser cut a similar, albeit smaller, design in the Stern lollipop rails, but that may not be an option.

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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.

Looking for the black version of the Stern factory laser-cut side armor for "Guardians of the Galaxy." Willing to pay $1,500!

Thanks and happy holidays to all!