I like toppers in general, but only have one on a few of my games. I really prefer those that add a new artwork element to the game rather than duplicate the backglass artwork. Thus, the laseriffic topper for the Hobbit hasn't really interested me.

He does make a point - doesn't he?

Same here on my Hobbit. Consequently, I've figured my next Hobbit mod (before any topper), if any, will be a backbox lighting improvement like that shown in this video by Lermods. I'd leave it set on the selection that best brings out the warm colors in the translite artwork that are otherwise lost with the stock JJP lighting.

Yep - thanks. I kind of like the look of the side LEDs as well and have been thinking of adding them to my Pirates too.

An amber strip would be worth checking out for the top portion!

Mine too. There's a couple of mods I'd like to still add yet though. Hell, I'll even probably end up getting the Laseriffic topper too!

Although I wasn't initially a huge fan of the game due to other factors, I can honestly say that I have ALWAYS considered it to be one of the most beautiful games ever made. The playfield artwork and lighting effects still dazzle me to this day and I'm very happy to have finally acquired one within the past year!