Abbotsford, BC
Quoted from usandthem:What you said is oh so true and therefore grounds for bashing by many on this forum. I like a heck of a lot of newer Sterns, but the design is nothing if not simple. Toys? What toys? Unique features? What unique features? Even widely unloved games like the Flintstones (I liked it when I played, but don't have enough time on it to make a really honest judgment) have way more to do than most newer Sterns. This begs the question. Do we like newer Sterns because they're bright, shiny, and new and will their appeal hold up as they age or would be rather play 40 year old W/B games in 20 years than 20 year old Sterns?
Couldn't agree more, to me the problem with Stern pins since Family Guy is a lack of creativity. Yes they are fast and bright and in some cases have good music, but there hasn't been a game or play feature on any Stern game since the mini-pinball on FGY that has really wowed me. Closest would be the swinging bell on AC/DC, but until they put in a ball save when you hit it and your reward is a SDTM drain, can't love it either.
The word cookie cutter has been used many times, I think that is maybe a little harsh, but I don't blame the designers, I'm sure it is more of a corporate culture thing, mandated by deadlines and BOM guidelines that leads to it.
Nashville, TN
