Sept 2019:
Pinball Life is now carrying the 3D Anubis kit:

https://www.pinballlife.com/iron-maiden-anubis-3d-kit.html

Update 5-29-19: All discounted domestic and international orders complete. Item added to pinside store and website for general sales.

Update 4-25-19: First orders shipped. Shipping will continue in the order of the initial interest list.

Update 3-18-19:
Okay, I have the parts all worked out. The Anubis works on the static Pro using supplied hex standoffs or the moving Prem/LE. Both mount using a hidden mount that slides over the supplied button top screws and tightens from the front using a supplied min-hex wrench. Total installation (removing existing plastic and installing 3D Anubis) is about 10 minutes on either the Pro or Prem/LE. Here are some pics of the installation on a Pro:

Hex standoffs installed with the button top screws about 1/2 way in to leave room to slide the mount over them:
anubis1 (resized).jpg

Example of the bottom of the Anubis showing the receptacles where the screws slide in on the back:
anubis1b (resized).jpg

Using the hex wrench to tighten the Anubis on the mount through the small access holes in the front:
anubis2 (resized).jpg

Finished installation:
anubis3 (resized).jpg

I still think uplighting is the best way to show it off, but it was taking too much time to source the parts at a reasonable rate and put together the kit in the best way, so I'm not doing a kit with the external lighting included.

Anubis kit will come in a box with the following:
1 x Anubis figure
2 x Hex standoffs
2 x Button Top screws
1 x hex wrench

Preorder price is $69, shipped in the US. International send me your address and I'll get a shipping quote. I have the interest list started with anyone that already posted that they wanted one. Anyone that wants one that HASN'T posted that in this thread, PM me and I'll add you to the list. These take a LONG time to print and they'll go out first come, first served. I expect to start shipping them in the next 10 days or so one. Once the initial orders are done, these will go in the Pinmonk store.

Original Post:

I'm getting close to finishing this, so I decided to break this out from the Iron Maiden lens tree mod thread.

This works for Pros, and I just need to confirm the mounting/clearance for the Prem/LE and it's ready to go. I'm pretty sure I can get the holes for the hidden screw mounts about half the size they are now.

Here's where the Anubis 3D version is at right now (without the mount, it's just resting on the ramp cover):
anubis-test2-sml (resized).jpg

LE-Premium version in action:
Anubis-3D.gif

The is the complete kit as it will be shipped (less install instructions, which are not pictured):

Anubis foam packaging (resized).jpg

Yeah, there's a lot going on back there, color-wise with the stone background faux lighting effects. Lots of yellows and oranges and some reds. I ended up using this filament because it was the best compromise between true to sandstone and still fitting in with the skittles colors washing over that back area. It looks super-boss in person, even better than the pic (that kind of washed out the head due to the proximity to the light). It's taken a while, but I'm pretty close to being done with it.

Yes, the design details are different than the one on the plastic enough that it's not a copy, but not so much different it doesn't look like it doesn't belong on the machine.

I'll be selling these once I have it nailed down.

Look at the plastic this replaces. It's Anubis. In this case it's "guarding" Pharaoh Eddie.

I just went and looked up the one you're talking about. The scale is way too big for that area. From what I've seen of the Prem/LE, it has to be almost exactly the size of the plastic cutout to work, and the one you have sits higher and is larger which makes it tough or impossible on a Prem/LE. If I can't get the one I've done to work on the moving Prem/LE as-is, I may have to scale it down a hair for the Prem/LE and leave the slightly larger one for the Pros, but I'm 90% sure I'll get it to work as-is. Hiding the screws and making the hidden mounting just slightly adjustable vertically helps.

But until I actually get this one installed on a Prem/LE, it's all big talk from me.

Making progress. Just got the hardware in for the hidden screw mounts today. It's getting close, but not quite yet!

Thanks. I'll probably offer artist-detailed and naked versions. Honesty, I think the naked one looks boss with no detailing but a spotlight for the shadowing. It's getting close to being released.

Once I get the Premium/LE thickness adjustment made (because of the movement on the Prem/LE version, there's not lot of clearance available at the top) so it works on the Pro/Premium/LE, it's ready to go. It's very close.

Finally got a version made that will mount on a Prem/LE and raise all the way up. The clearance is TIGHT, but it finally works. One big step closer to release.

It's only tight clearance at the very top position. It's not touching anything that would make it bind or make a binding gate worse.

These test fittings have been done with relatively rapidly-printed (low res, high layer height) gray filament models, so while the dimensions are the same, they're not super-attractive and not something I would want to represent the project (i.e. they're less attractive than what I've already posted while I work through these test fittings on the Prem/LE).

I should have a picture with a better-looking one I can post late next week. Down to getting the screws and hex wrench access holes right now.

While we're waiting for me to get the last bits of the Prem/LE adjustments dialed in, here's a picture of an older version of the model (the final design has smaller holes for the screw-tightening hex wrench access) on a Pro, but with the uplighting kit that will come with the Pro and Prem/LE.

So from the factory, Prem/LEs come with a controlled flasher on a tall hex post. Factory Pros come with nothing but an extra light socket above Anubis' head. I'll be shipping two hex posts for Prem/LE and one short hex post for Pros as well as a spotlight with alligator clips on the end of the wires to clip on to the GI under the PF. That way the pros will get the superior uplighting that shows off the Anubis best, and the Prem/LE will get the new feature of constant uplighting for the 3D model with the ability to have the flasher stacked on top at the same height as stock, so the flashing effect isn't lost when the Anubis raises. I took off the bulb above Anubis because I think it looks best with just the uplighting, but of course you can always leave it in.

I need to make the wires slightly longer so I can attach the hex post about 1" closer and increase the angle of the light a bit more, but this is pretty close to final lighting.

Lighting_Anubis_Small (resized).jpg

I've got to have all the details for Prem/LE and Pro kits nailed down before I'll have a price. I'm close, but not quite to a price yet.

Yes, I do international shipping, I just can't do it through the pinside store because there isn't a way to break out the shipping costs by country. So I paypal direct for international.

Thanks!

What I hope is the last test-fit version is going out today to check the hex screw length (which is different for a Prem/LE due to the bracket that doesn't exist on the Pro) and verify the overall fit is now right on the Prem/LE moving bracket.

We have a successful test of the moving version on the Prem/LE! The clearances were really tight in the up position, so I had to redesign it a bit, but it works now for Pro and Prem/LE and from the front looks no different! This test one is gray only because I was printing them quickly to get the redesign right. The real ones will be the gold and higher res like you've seen in some of the other Pro pics.

Those two small holes at the bottom are now all that's visible on the front. No more factory big ugly stainless screw heads to mess up the look. I've made a hidden mount that you just slide the Anubis on to, then you tighten the screws using a small hex wrench I'll provide with each one. The holes are just big enough to let the wrench in.

Thanks to Hdmike444 for getting me initial Prem/LE measurements and to dgposter who helped me do the numerous test fittings on the Prem/LE since we only have a Pro here. It was a LOT different fit and required multiple adjustments to be able to clear the crossmember on the cabinet when it was in the up position. It wouldn't have been possible without his help.

anubis_movement.gif

Thanks! I'm excited to get the finished version into the wild.

I'll put up an interest list within the next two weeks. I just need to work out the last few details.

I've thought about it, but they're tiny in real life and less intrusive on the gold version. In the interests of not making improvements forever and just getting it out, I'll probably ship it the way it is. Compare it with the giant metal screws on the factory plastic and these are a huge improvement.

If I can do something without delaying it, I will though. I am, unfortunately, a perfectionist.

Big picture, the lighting only changes it a couple dollars and I'd rather everyone has the same kit because after a lot of experimentation uplighting makes it look the best. But even if you decide it's not for you, the alligator clips and post make it so it can be used on any other machine.

I like this kind of outside the box thinking! It probably would look...wrong because the style's totally different, but I can't say 100%.

Thinking about this some more, maybe I should have a contest once these are out to find the best non-Iron Maiden home for Anubis when he needs a change of pace...I'll start:

Vacationing in Ghostbusters?
anubis_GB (resized).jpg

A magical time in Houdini?
anubis_houdini (resized).jpg

Or maybe hanging out on the Family Guy ramp?
anubis_fg (resized).jpg

Okay, I have the parts all worked out. The Anubis works on the static Pro using supplied hex standoffs or the moving Prem/LE. Both mount using a hidden mount that slides over the supplied button top screws and tightens from the front using a supplied min-hex wrench. Total installation (removing existing plastic and installing 3D Anubis) is about 10 minutes on either the Pro or Prem/LE. Here are some pics of the installation on a Pro:

Hex standoffs installed with the button top screws about 1/2 way in to leave room to slide the mount over them:
anubis1 (resized).jpg

Example of the bottom of the Anubis showing the receptacles where the screws slide in on the back:
anubis1b (resized).jpg

Using the hex wrench to tighten the Anubis on the mount through the small access holes in the front:
anubis2 (resized).jpg

Finished installation:
anubis3 (resized).jpg

I still think uplighting is the best way to show it off, but it was taking too much time to source the parts at a reasonable rate and put together the kit in the best way, so I'm not doing a kit with the external lighting included.

Anubis kit will come in a box with the following:
1 x Anubis figure
2 x Hex standoffs
2 x Button Top screws
1 x hex wrench

Price is $69, shipped in the US. I have the interest list started with anyone that already posted that they wanted one. Anyone that wants one that HASN'T posted that in this thread, PM me and I'll add you to the list. These take a LONG time to print and they'll go out first come, first served. I expect to start shipping them in the next 10 days or so one. Once the initial orders are done, these will go in the Pinmonk store and it will be $69 + shipping.

It's PLA, so most paint works on it.

You're definitely on the list. I'm sending you and dgposter one free for helping me out with measurements and testing on the Premium/LE. It really helped a LOT to get this compatible with both the non-moving Pro and the moving Prem/LE bracket.

You are.

You are too.

Basically anyone that said put me down for one, or add me to the list or whatever in this thread is already on the list. I'll be sending out invoices mid-late next week with shipping to follow the week after.

Try it without paint first and maybe uplight it. I think you'll find it looks great.

You posted you wanted on the list, so you're there. I went through the posts twice so I wouldn't miss anyone.

Yes, you're already there. It might be a good time for you and the other international orders to see if they can get together with their buddies that may be getting it to pool the shipments to save on not-inexpensive international shipping.

One list for everything, the kit will install to either machine setup.

Done.

Done.

Done!

Gotcha covered.

As a practitioner and promoter of Zen, we need to have a discussion about needs vs wants.

Gotcha covered.

Gotcha covered.

People that have ordered other Pin Monk stuff, I have your email when you say you want on the list, but if you haven't bought something from me before, I need your email, too.

Sorry, no. Too much work in this to release an STL file for free endless prints. Only selling the final product.

Gotcha down.

The foam didn't come this week, so I won't be sending out paypal invoices until early next week since I want to make sure I have all the components in hand and the shipments are imminent.

Gotcha covered, sent you a PM.

Gotcha covered!

Yeah, still taking the preorder pricing orders. This will be for sale for a long time, but not at the $69 delivered (domestically) price. Once I have the preorders out, it will go in the pinmonk store, but at a slightly higher price plus shipping.

Gotcha covered, but PM me your email address, please.

Gotcha covered.

Here's the LE-Premium in action (GIF's a bit grainy, but it gives you the idea...):
Anubis-3D.gif

(This is in the diagnostic tests to keep the flasher off that normally flashes when that goes up and down)

I'm leaving painting up to individual's choice. It looks very at home in the back of the machine as-is. I'm sure it might be made even better with some skilled airbrushing.

Yeah. It's easier on the Pro than the Premium/LE because the Prem/LE has a flasher there you need to make a stack of spotlights, replacing the hex post there now with two stacked hex posts, attaching a spotlight in the middle and putting the flasher back on top.

The spotlight needs about 20" of wire and some clips to get to the nearest GI. I'll post some instructions and parts.

The problem with too much black is it won't blend with what's already there on the backboard. I'd proceed with caution. Maybe some "distressed" black where you see very faded color...

Foam is in. This is the complete kit I'll be shipping (instructions are not pictured, but they will be packed in as well):

Anubis foam packaging (resized).jpg

The design is the catch with doing cut foam, but I did all the work for that in 3D and sent it over to the foam place ready to go, so it was relatively cheap to do. I haven't done this for the color brackets because they don't need it, but this kit kind of demanded a different level of presentation plus a way to keep the components from bashing up the 3D figure in shipment.

Gotcha covered.

Can't wait until everyone gets their hands on these and can check it out in person. I pushed back the paypal invoicing until I had the foam, but now I can start that and get things lined up to start shipping mid-late next week.

Thanks to both of you for helping with this project. Hard to believe it's been almost 90 days since I *thought* it was close to being done, but details needed to be worked out correctly. Now that the shipping test is completed and the packaging has worked as expected, I can move to getting those on the advance list invoiced and get these ready to ship out to everyone!

Gotcha covered.

Yes. Very soon.

Haha! I didn't even think of using the box to store the factory plastic!

I was hoping to have a bunch shipped already, but the guy doing the instruction illustrations flaked and I had to scramble to get them finished. I should have them printed and folded tomorrow and I can then start getting these in the mail.

Here's what the Pro version instructions look like (the instructions are double-sided with the Pro on the front and the Premium/LE instructions on the back). There's one error on this one, but it's not the one that went to print. Most people probably won't even catch it.
anubis insrtructions - PRO final (resized).jpg

There are so many elements of personal taste when painting a figure that I decided just to leave it gold (which looks great in the game as-is) and leave painting to each individual if they want to do it.

Yeah, I am including 2 little gold plugs with a lip so you can get them back out if needed, and they do close up the tiny black holes, but some people may not like them, so that why I list them as optional.

I haven't billed out any international yet, so you're under the wire.

Domestic paid orders have started shipping out today, in the list order. I have yet to bill the international ones or the ones that have additional items added to ship with the Anubis. I'll be doing both of those in the next few days as shipping continues. I should be done with most or all of the Anubis shipping by the end of next week, at which point it will be added to the Pinmonk store with a small bump in price and no free shipping.

Gotcha added to the list.

Very nice wash! Looks great installed!

I eventually will add instructions for Prem/LE machines to replace that flasher hex post with two stacked hex posts and put a spotlight in the middle and the flasher on the top so the model can be uplit all the time and then flashed like it is now when the tomb opens on the Prem/LE.

Gotcha added.

Shipping update:
Domestic shipping continues. Billed out all but a few straggler international I'll get done today. I should have everything shipped by Friday or the following Monday. Some have already arrived from the shipments I made last week.

I would like to do it, and did some preliminary work on that and the pyramid. It would be ABS or probably cast it. Unfortunately, the Pharaoh LOOKS like Eddie, so there may be copyright problems with that, which is why I haven't done any more on it. It would be BOSS, though. May still happen.

Thanks for the support. It sure beats a flat piece of printed plastic! Can you post a long shot further back? I'd like to see how that color scheme blends with a longer shot. Talk about a ton of detailed painting!

Thanks for supporting the project!

Yes, it's cool to see all the variations in detailing it. It looks great as it comes, but there are so many possibilities if you want to go further.

Awesome, thanks for posting pics of the before and after!

If you rotate that left plug a little counter-clockwise it will blend in better. the long part is meant to go at the 9 o'clock position on the left and the 3 o'clock position on the right.

What does it look like in the game? I think I'd go darker in the definition lines to make them stand out. If you go lighter, it kind of flattens the definition out. But it may look different in the game with that lighting. Post a pic once you get it installed.

I'll definitely keep an eye out for the pic of it installed to see what it looks like.

ALMOST done shipping out the orders. I have a handful of domestic to finish, then the international and I'm done. Thanks to all who supported this project. It's already the #2 sales item I've done, behind the wildly popular Iron Maiden lens tree bracket.

The Anubis 3D will become a regular stock item and go into the pinmonk pinside store (and pinmonk.com) late next week at a slightly higher price, so no more PMs to order!

Just got in from Golden State, will be catching up on PMs and orders tonight and tomorrow.

Yeah, the ears are the most fragile part of the figure since they're relatively thin and standing up off the head. I tried to reinforce them, but they looked weird with thick backs on them, and honestly it didn't add enough to prevent breakage if they were dropped.

PM me a picture of the damage and I'll see what I can do to help you out.

Discounted preorder shipping for domestic and international is complete and the 3D Anubis has been added to the pinside store as a regular item.

Nice. Definitely post once you get it installed.

Nice. Are you going to use the hole plugs or just leave them open?

Yeah, the spacers are only for the pro. Like you found out, the instructions point that out. I include mounting hardware and instructions for both the Pro and Premium in one box.

The plugs are pretty easy to get out. There's a tiny tab on the top of them, if you rotate that so it's pointed to the outside (left one pointing to 9 o'clock, right one pointing to 3 o'clock), you can pop them out pretty easily by sliding a fingernail under them.

They're very tiny and are in the round plastic case with the screws and standoffs.

It's a delicate balance between making them tight, but not so tight you can't get them out if you need to.

Let's see it in the game!

I'll get your straightened out today. I had an annual (non-pinball) festival I volunteer at that tied me up last week through this past weekend. It's over now and I'm recovering/catching up.

Thanks! Very Indiana Jones look to it. All that's needed now is the snakes...

Wow, that's probably my favorite detailing job on it so far. Nice work!

Likely Mezel ones:
https://mezelmods.com/products/iron-maiden-pinball-torches

Looks like a Tomb Treasure itself! Definitely post when you get this installed! I want to see how it looks on the backpanel!

Looks good, but it would benefit even more with some uplighting by taking that flasher post and making a spotlight totem pole with a GI spotlight halfway up and the flasher still on top. Uplit, these look even better.

I like this one a LOT. How does it blend in with the rest of the stuff on the backboard?

Are you plugging the screw holes or leaving them open?

Are those lights on the eyes or just neon orange paint? It looks like they're glowing...

Yep, it looks super groovy. I like your version of the finish a LOT, and glad you up-lit it as well. You know what would be cool is to get those tiny directional lights Deadpool debuted to light the disco ball and use those for the uplight and (if they have one) the flasher. It would take the bulk of those spotlight and flasher cones away and I could hide it in a theme-appropriate decaying egyptian column.

Can you see it with the Cyborg Eddie on the left instead of the right?

I don't know about the red belt, but aside from that if you're painting it's pretty hard to go wrong with gold/blue or a dark acrylic wash from the pictures people have posted already.

(And yes, the plugs are tiny and easy to lose track of!)

Pinball Life is now carrying the 3D Anubis kit:

https://www.pinballlife.com/iron-maiden-anubis-3d-kit.html

It looks good. To make the ears pointy like a real Anubis, the tradeoff was even if I thickened the back a bit, they still are breakage points because they are narrow and come to a point that stands above the head, so dropping it on a hard surface almost always breaks one. Fortunately, once it's installed, that's not a concern anymore.

Yours is only the second one I know of that was dropped and the ear broke, which is a pretty good record given that I've shipped a lot of these. I'll PM you and see if I can help you out...

FINALLY getting close to a companion mod for this 3D Anubis on the backboard. Got lost in a model for another part of the Maiden backboard for a while that's dead-ended and took a break to come back and finish this one. Looks super-boss and is interactive with the existing lighting. Should be able to show something this week.

Okay, I have the next mod for the anubis area up. The thread for it is here:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/iron-maiden-3d-columns-with-torches-to-go-with-3d-anubis#post-5292249