I doubt they could make enough money after the huge licensing fee a Disney would charge to remake IJ. It was Lucasfilms back when IJ was made. Disney is a different animal and getting all the actors permission along with the necessary music is a long shot at best.

I would still wager IJ is never remade.

I think I would be in as well. None of the other speculated future remakes (CCR, BBBR, TOMR, TOTANR, etc) interest me at all.

I don't know how I missed they are remaking Alien but just learned about it today. Does anyone know when the first games will be for sale and how long this new company will be making the "remake?"

I wish CGC was doing it. I don't know what to make of this new company.

Thank you for the info. Any idea what the LV gets you over the SE? Is this a one run type of thing or will they be making the game for a while?

Ummm, when have CGC pins ever had "pooling issues?" They own Churchhill cabinets which supplied Stern and Bally/Williams with many playfields over the years.

Playfields with pooling issues began when the German company (Mirco?) became the primary supplier.

I think it is a good thing they are taking their time and trying to work out as many kinks as possible before shipping anything. Rushing things never seems to turn out well, especially when it comes to high priced items like pinball machines.

Be that as it may, I'd rather have the newer version if they work out all the bugs and can make a solid machine. Some collectors may want an original but I don't want to buy a headache and maintenance nightmare, original or not.

Why am I getting the impression that owners of the original Alien are getting pretty nervous and testy about their games value right now?

Look, I own a heavily modded Tron Pro. If Stern vaults it, the value of mine is going to drop. That is reality. It sucks but that is how this hobby seems to work and part of the risk of buying a rare and good game It can always be remade and often is these days.

I haven't ordered anything yet. I am taking the wait and see approach with this one. I'm intrigued and may down the road but as I stated in a previous post, the last thing I want is to pay 8-10k for a maintenance headache and nightmare.

Alien is not a must have for me. As such, I am not a guy who is going to buy an original. There will always be collectors that want the original thing, though.

Just prepare for the same reality that original Medieval Madness owners experienced when those remakes came out. The value is very likely to drop (if it hasn't already due to this announcement). Please don't shoot the messenger.

No one is "trashing" original owners. A few may be construing it that way when the prospect of a remake and supply and demand possibly affecting values is discussed but that is hardly trashing or an attack. Just a likely reality based on the precedent we've seen with several other pinball remakes in recent years.

It won't bother me one bit of original Alien games hold their value. I hope they do and that the remakes only enhance the value of both versions.

They'll sell a lot more and get people on the fence like me if they stick with the announced pricing. Raise it and I'm out.

Stern and JJP think people will keep buying despite these massive hikes but they are overestimating the market with their greed.

Covid will be winding down summer/fall timeframe and money is going to shift from at home recreational pursuits to travel and other things. These guys are starting to alienate many customers that are growing tired of the endless hikes and greed and will refuse pay as much for a pinball machine as a good used car.

Meh

Watching the video, it looks like the game doesn’t have many video or audio assets from the movie(s). Is that the case? Bill Paxton with his “game over man, game over! “ comment seems like a given at the end of the game but I didn’t hear it.

Hopefully a lot of Bill Paxton... does it have any of the scene I posted above? Probably my favorite scenes from Paxton in the movie.

That video may just have convinced me to get one of the remakes once they start shipping and have worked out the kinks.

Anyone know if those flashers in your video will be on the remake as well? Really cool and perfect match for the theme. I realize the topper may not be in the works for the remake but definitely needs to be available aftermarket or as an add on option.

So does the new remake have the siten flashers like in the original game video? Really like them buy haven't seem thst in the few Pinball Bros. videos I've watched.

Guessing he means the lcd in the playfield.

Ditto. Very interested but I'm going to let this one play out for a bit until taking a plunge.

Here is hoping Pinball Bros. Churns out a great product and can give the current manufacturers a lesson in quality and customer service.

Does anyone know when the LV versions are scheduled to be made? How many are they planning to make?

Agreed. I cant believe they just left it like that. Looks unfinished and cheap.

Will the LV include an apron? Good hell, what were they thinking? Charge an extra $150-$200 and do some artwork or something. It looks unfinished.

Can any new or original owners comment on gameplay? I really like the theme and look of the game (outside the awful apron) but I've never had the opportunity to play an Alien as there are no originals in my area.

Does it have the fun factor and lastability in a home environment? I know it is a wide body but any pins you would compare it to? Any insight is appreciated.