Excited to know about the upcoming LV features. Guessing 3-6 months from now for a list of those features ? With delivery date around December ?

Yes last I read (I think it was from TWIP) they said the LV would be announced in the summer time. Assuming the production line is in full swing by then, I’d like to think we’d see them later in the year.

"........ thus, they lost all their money" yup..... I was one so it did happen. Already been in contact with PB for the reduced price new version and they responded quickly. Looking forward to the new version.

Let me get this straight - hard to tell from the thread, but are you guys putting deposits down for alien 2.0?

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The deposits are with Cointaker and the first sample game from the new Italian factory is already stateside and was at the Ohio brewfest this past weekend. Seems like alot safer than say.... Deep Root.

Where’s all the reviews?

So? I don't know why people keep trying to spin this into something negative. This is not Highway. My 1K is with the distributer and it's fully refundable. Do you really think there is a chance that Cointaker will jeopardize their name and business by taking all our money and leaveing town? My distributer still has my money, I know him, he has a great reputation in the pinball community. My money is safe.

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Is it totally sick if I say the risk here (real or perceived) is making it even more exciting?

Ps- I’m batch #2 from Cointaker so maybe less concerned. I’m mentally prepared for 2022 delivery but will be happy if much much sooner

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On the Ohio Brewfest thread there are a few reviews from people the played the first prototype that arrived in the states. Mostly very positive until a flipper mech broke.

Update from Melissa is that the first air shipment is leaving tomorrow for Cointaker - so my guesstimate of getting my machine next week is looking unlikely. Just as well since I'm away for most of the week.

Hopefully we'll get some actual gameplay videos from our French friends soon.

Interesting that the flipper mech broke as I thought they'd moved to using B/W mechs ... so wondering what actually broke as they're typically pretty reliable (especially given it's band new)

Umm ok this is not highway - right... and not trying to put a negative spin on this, just can't believe people still put deposits down on games that don't yet exist. I agree cointaker is much safer with a deposit. Hope this all works out, the original was a great game.

From FranceFlipper on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/jeanfrancois.baudet/videos/10225400359622312/

That’s got me hyped!

There's a drain post on this game? Didnt know that...

HOLY CRAP! That is awesome!!! Never thought I'd have the opportunity to get this game!!

I haven't seen it in person but the people I know that did said the armor, cabinet art and translite were all sub-standard and stuck out pretty badly.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2937004003214459&notif_id=1618581273494489&notif_t=watch_follower_video&ref=notif

Awesome. I might be placing my order soon.

I like it. I think the armor/lock down bar and legs should be black powder but otherwise this thing oozes Alien.

Got this last night.

We are happy to announce that your request for a voucher has been accepted!

Here are the rules for the voucher:
- We attach your non-transferrable voucher for 75% of the amount that we accept as your loss.
- You can use the voucher on any pinball machine sold by Pinball Brothers when you buy from one of our distributors.
- The maximum discount on any one game is 25% of our MSRP*. Any left over amount on the voucher can be used on other machine purchases.
- You can buy one game of each type using the voucher, i.e. not two Alien SVs but only one Alien SV and then one other machine that we may offer; whether an Alien LV or one of the other Pinball Brothers machines that we plan bring to market (SV or LV).
- The voucher is valid until 31st December 2023. We might extend the voucher expiry date in the future.
- This is a voluntary offer by Pinball Brothers. A voucher claim cannot be enforced by legal action or otherwise.

Another short gameplay video (thanks Jean-Francois Baudet):

https://www.facebook.com/jeanfrancois.baudet/videos/10225404070395079/

I'm gonna wait but its nice to see a game in the wild.

I own the last batch OG Alien and I pref the big screen and the playfield screen/cabinet over this newbie any day looks to cheap That said I’m am glad that now everybody can enjoy this awesome game with the remake hope they stamp out games quick and that the xeno assy keeps working .

I hear ya, I love the original look better. How reliable has yours been?

Looks like there are many more almost ready to ship!
https://fb.watch/4VzNxX_NV-/

That's what I like to see!

For about $150 you can pretty much fix that cab art on your own. I'm not overly concerned about it at all since it's going to be jammed in with all the other machines that I never see the cabinet on.

Are you planning on just slapping it over the old art? If you want to do it right and prep the cabinet, it is no easy task. I don't mind the art as is

What is the price on v2.0?

Agreed - replacing cabinet art is a huge undertaking if you are going to do it right. Fortunately the cabinet art on the SE doesn't bother me. and will be nestled in between other pins anyway. I might consider powder coating the chrome if that does bother me, but I doubt it will. I'm much more interested in what is under the glass.

WeirPinball the SE (Standard Edition, which is the only one available right now) is $7777 + $418 shipping. Features have not been announced for the limited version yet - I think pricing might have been announced ($9500 rings a bell).

That's not bad actually - that's about what I paid for the original

It can be an undertaking yes...but these are decals, not paint. You replace them with decals and you could honestly slap new decals right over the top. Or you can take em off. Just pointing out the people acting like it is a horror show have an option if offends their senses so bad.

LV was said 9999 back when they announced. I almost imagine it will be higher now if they still do it.

Cab art - who cares. Looks fine

OG? yeah its a better overall experience but I don't like having to invest any real time in searching for parts and dealing with repairs. Would much rather have this version from hopefully an up and running company.

Otherwise looking very forward to grabbing one of these once its an established company and pin. After all the other failures I'm gonna have to wait. But in the mean time bring on the unboxing and gameplay videos with the delight that would be, "Man these things are rock solid, we have a winner on our hands" or a close facsimile. Good day kind sirs.

Things are looking really good, judging from these videos, gameplay is basically the same. I love my original, but could be swayed on the LV if they upgrade the cabinet, maybe add the screen back, figure out some EL side and back art, basically getting closer to the original, and add some code updates.

No probs on my late run at all, and PB will be supporting better I/O boards and parts. Not concerned about future support any more than for the remake.

Good. Still wouldn't buy one.

Are they using the same motherboard and software? I wouldn't think so, but reminder if anyone needs it I have it hosted on my website:
http://weirpinball.com/alien/alien.html

I think they are actually selling them, but for more than just buying one on Alibaba. Thanks for doing that!

This really is starting to get exciting.
Can't wait for the first games to land, need pictures and vids.

Got the voucher as well. Will order an le to get more discount. Very happy to get a revised version instead of the Heighway lemon.

Yeah I agree...and disagree.
The built in screen in the playfield was very cool no doubt. As for the cabinet, I couldn’t stand the thin backbox. It just looked goofy. I absolutely love the Williams type cabinet.
The other thing about this game I absolutely couldn’t stand was removing the playfield glass from the original. It weighed a ton since the rails and playfield glass were all one piece. I thought it was a terrible design.
Overall, I rather have the newer one but the OG was still very fun...when it didn’t break down.... which was rare but it drove me nuts.
Gameplay on the OG or new sample is still immersive and amazing.

Either way, OG or remake, can’t we all agree that it is (probably in my case as I have never played it) a kick ass game. I’m just happy that I might have the chance to own one and play it. Finally!!

Any news about the code? There were some fan updates on the og code...

I have to disagree .the playfield glass removal was bulky and heavy yes but the nice thing about it that if you have limited space you can get the glass out without having to have twice the amount of space like with a normal pinball to slide the glass out. Anyway I’m glad now everybody can Enjoy the remake and hope they will produce many hope to see the LV and XV version soon

What’s an XV version??

On the box it’s stating there there going to be 3 versions

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I'm hoping to see some pictures of underneath the pf.... The parts being used.

Many big incentives here with the new version, including better code, more features (an actual ball lock and extra magnet), much cheaper price but also better reliability bc the parts are not HW proprietary. I would love to see what they used.....

My game will be immediately powder coated too. Grey is not the way. Thinking black but I might go green. I like the art used especially the head which I never liked that thin HW head. Looking great.

Now that I'm seeing better lit pictures of the cab I'm thinking black will look awesome. Kind of the way tz looks good with black powder.