Quoted from Eskaybee:While these last two titles (Beatles & Primus) look like train wrecks to us; they are money trains for stern. If it helps keep my favorite designers and programmers employed, I guess it's not all bad. Right...?
Yes I agree
Stern said when they moved into a larger new facility with 5 lines that contract pinball would be part of Stern's business plan. I look at the positives: Helps Stern's cash flow and profitability, helps Stern maintain and afford top notch designers and coders, helps bring light to the revival of the pinball scene by helping with public awareness, and also helps keep older used titles from skyrocketing in price due to more options for collectors.
I hope Stern keeps cranking out these zizzle specials and pumping them out like soft serve. Do you want to sail the seas of cheese for $8500(By the way the art is absolutely stunning) and be part of a limited 100 group-great! It helps suck up the monies in our hobby. Dominos, Jetsons, Supreme, Primus, are 'contract' and need to be looked at as such. My only fear for 'contract' pinball is that eventually someone will get a really good license and waste it on a sub par re-skin. Cough-"Beatles"
Listen hear Stern, JJP, CGC, American, etc. I want a real Mission Impossible Pinball machine(lots of hurry-ups tied to shaker motor). I want a modern machine designed from the ground up with a great layout and packed full of features. I put forth my request not to f it up, this theme deserves that full resources are utilized and no corners are cut. Mabye I can do a gofundme or find some investors Now let's get this done- Em k