I'd buy one.

Did Jack say that? I know it was supposed to be close to complete. If true then we should start seeing the first ship VERY VERY soon.

Everyone who knows me knows I am a big supporter of JJP and I absolutely love my WOZ. I've kept quite for the most part because of all the strong polarizing feelings pinsiders have on this.
I believe in JJP and especially Jack - he is a good guy trying to do a good thing. Although it's been hard to deal with all the delays, I'm hanging in there and keeping the faith.
As we have seen with several failed pins recently - it's not easy to build a pinball company. Lots of people have lost lots of money and that sucks... but JJP is not one of those companies. EVERY WOZ ORDERED WAS DELIVERED - maybe not right on time but it was delivered.
After talking with Jack on several occasions I am convinced he is close to production. I heard him say more then once that they will not be building 1's or 2's a week. He is going to get all the parts stockpiled so when he does start production they will be flying out of the factory. I'm looking forward to taking the trip down to NJ to pick up my machine. I have a feeling I will get the call in late Aug.
Better late then never

I hear your point. It's valid.

The only thing I see that could go wrong with 1 or 2 a week is people might be even more upset? IDK. I think the plan is that once production begins they come flying out and lots are delivered fast.

Whoa - slow down. Jack never said that. I said I was guessing... I said IDK - that stands for I Don't Know... right

Don't drag me into your rants please.

Yep - now I'm super excited!!! Thanks for the good photos!

So now we are back on topic there is one point that I think is pretty important to me. I was on pinballsales.com reading the feature list and I'm curious about the game number plaque. It says:
-Each game will have a numbered plaque affixed to the game apron to be seen under the playfield glass..

I absolutely love the plaque on my WOZLE. I was sad when I learned there was no wooden apron on TH but whatever JJP does I hope it's as cool as WOZLE. I'd like to see the game number light up or be holographic or something crazy like that. (pipe dream I'm sure)

I haven't seen a prototype with anything resembling numbered plaque. Also I think the metal plaque on my STLE looks more like a corporate asset tag then a collector's numbered plaque. I think/hope JJP can do something more artistic.

plaque_st.jpg

plaque_woz.jpg

Always the clever one you are Boob... actually I was too lazy to go down and take actual photos so I used that magical box called google

I would think Smaug would require some speech... otherwise we would just have to be lip readers... It would be weird if that big talking head didn't say anything....

Ah - then yes. I would have to agree.

sometimes I wonder why I keep checking this thread...

See - I don't mind the pre-order like some other people. I couldn't afford a NIB all at once and I'm not a good saver so I'd never get all the cash together. I've been happily making small payments for a while and it works well for me. I consider it like layaway.

I'd never have had the cash for my STLE if I didn't get such an amazing deal on the trade-in of my STTNG. I guess everyone is different and that's what makes the world go round

Sure the delays are frustrating but I think it's worth the wait.