Yep, there is VE and OG IMs.

Sorry, IMOG = Iron Man, Original Gangster (tm) version. Non-vault.

I think sometimes it’s just a question of how long you’ve owned a game. 6 years of IM for me was a good run. I still think it’s one of the best pins Stern ever made. Fortunately mine is going to a friend’s location, so I can still visit it.

Just joined the club with imve. Ordered colordmd and mirror blades, what else is a must add?

I’m the wrong one to answer you but I say add a subwoofer to really get the blood pumping

You can get some ideas here:

https://lermods.com/t/iron-man-pinball-mods

Sub and shaker!!

Definitely agree with sub and Shaker comments.

hi all. i was wondering if there was any custom sound mixes for iron man.

thanks

I have been enjoying this sound mix. Awesome multiball remix. Plus it plays Black Sabbath at the end of the game!

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/my-custom-music-code-for-iron-man-pro-and-ve

Iron Man has been my longest standing Pinball Machine in my collection, now at about 7 years. Dozens of pinballs have come and gone, but IM will always stay. I love the adrenaline rush, code, call-outs, and everything the machine offers. It's amazing how it still gives me a rush!

Interestingly enough, I find that Iron Maiden gives me a similar rush as Iron Man so far. We'll see if it can stand the test of time like Iron Man.

Here's a pic of my New Iron Maiden and my "old" IM-

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That’s a holy trifecta of modern gameplay right there. Iron Man, Metallica & Iron Maiden.

Thanks! I'm glad to see there's other people than me who likes my code

I have IM and Met Pro and i think about buying IMDN, i'm not a big fan of the band but the layout is killer. If IMDN is a big adrenaline rush then it will be in my gameroom for sure!

Installing a shaker for the first time and can’t figure out the last couple of wires if someone could please assist. Assuming the 2 reds connect but the wire that came with the machine and reads shaker motor board ground doesn’t look like it fits into the brown wire coming from the board. Appreciate the help.

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Thanks! This is the other side of the room with my 80's lineup:

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We think alike. Haha

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Here is a good video link for the install. Used to help me recently install coin takers shaker motor in my iron man. The gray wire connects to a connector in the game that is near the back under the play field. It is with the main wire bundles in the cabinet.

Any one know where to get the upgraded sling plastics?

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This was already covered before. Ask Grinder. Those were custom made I believe.

Couldn’t agree more, I got Ironman upon release, it was my first game going into my first home and I still love it as much now as I did back then.

When I had to sell off my entire collection back in 2014 due to the worlds dumbest ex, Ironman was the first game I went after to once again start off/reaquire my collection.

Ironman has literally been the foundation of my collection since it’s release. Doubt I will ever sell it.

You can't. I already contacted laseriffic

You're leaving out details...what did she do?

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Considering picking up a Iron Man vault...
What should I be looking for? Wear items, common concerns, etc. also what are the differences between the versions?

Bud grab a six pack and read the thread. I had an original and a vault side by side for a time and I’ve gone over the mostly cosmetic differences between them as have many others. Can’t go wrong with either though.

I didn’t know you were back! Good to see your post

The original Iron Man pin had the speakers/DMD mounted on a wood panel, mounted flat. The Vault is mounted at an angle and in a metal box. Possible wear around the magnets at Iron Monger and Whiplash. Marco has the chaffe tape for those areas to keep them protected. Plus I'd check out the ramps to make sure they aren't cracked, don't think they are available, but the plastics are. Not sure about LEDs if they came with the Vault. Plus the Iron Monger chest plate illuminates, the original does not.

You won't be disappointed. I have both games as well. Both easy to learn, hard to master. The game play style is from two different eras, but produces the same emotions. Frequent moments of adrenaline & elation, followed by the inevitable frustrations that comes from poor execution. Just like IM, you will wear out your start button. They are both long term keepers IMO.

They are also the only games I've been playing for months, unless I turn on Flash Gordon for a real lesson in humility

Welcome back, Captain!

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So there no differences in game play or code?

Nope.

But the VE did come with LEDs installed from the factory. There is some difference in the side art also...something about the VE having metallic writing?

There is a setting difference, the original was set to incandescent light show, whereas the VE was set to LED. The VE model with its factory LEDs struggles with the original’s lightning effects so they created a more LED-friendly version for the VE.

My VE is set to incandescent, but running with LEDs and an OCD board. This, for me, is the best of both worlds.

The setting is on both machine code releases so you could put LEDs in the original and have the LED light show, instead of LEDs doing a bad job (flickering, ghosting etc.).

Exert from the Stern release notes (LE is for Lighting Effects):
-Added an adjustment so users can select whether they are using LED's or incandescent lamps in
their game (regardless of hardware version)
- Reworked the flash lamp effects that go from dim to light or vice versa (for games with LED
lights)
- Commented out the attract mode dim to bright effect if the game is using led lights, but it
will still run the effect if incandescent lights are selected
- Changed the LED LE for bogey ready to a flashing effect because the new LED lights donít work
well on dim to bright LE. The LE is unchanged for those who still have incandescent lamps in
their playfields

Edit: it's feature adjustment #21

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Thanks for the replies! Theres a nice vault edition local for sale but It's between that and iron maiden pro.

I think you need a nice pair of Irons.

i like what you did there...

Is Jericho supposed to be multi-ball. My IM only has a single ball during this mode or is there a deeper Jericho that I haven't reached.

Single ball only.

Yep...you can however set Jericho to "carry over" to the next ball. I've beat Jericho with one ball...but I prefer to play it with "carry over"...just more fun that way (IMHO).

Cool idea, I'm going to try that. Thank you.

You might be getting confused with Do-Or-Die Multiball, which is a real mode, but is basically unobtainable for 99% of players.

Actually probably 99.9% of players.

Thanks, I heard someone say Jericho multi-ball in another thread and thought I was missing something

WTB: Iron Man topper

I noticed an ad on here a few months back for this make Iron Man topper. It sold -picture not the one from the ad - just using as the example of the one I’m interested in. I recently bought an Iron Man and have thought about buying one of these but I'm kind of on the fence.

I know its sometimes difficult to recoup much on toppers when selling a game with them included so if someone is contemplating selling their IM and has this topper they may want to sell separately, send me a message.

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Im selling an ironman. Original run not vault. Topper, color changing backbox leds board, red meallic powder coating, lighted figures, shaker, leds... huo. Pm for a price if u are inerested

I bought that for mine. It is made and sold by tilt toppers. It looks great. They still sell and make them to order.

I bought a HOU IM original from a local pinhead a few months back. Just looking for the topper in the picture. If you have it and would consider selling it separately, send me a message.

Ok, I’m perplexed. You can carry a multiball into Jericho? I’ve always thought you needed to dump down to one ball before the shot is available. If I start a multiball the flashers on the insert stop until I’m back to one ball.