Quoted from pezpunk:that is such an inaccurate timeline. Pinside was aglow when ST was announced. I was here - everyone was super psyched. a few griped about the price hike, sure, but at that point most were giving the benefit of the doubt and the vast majority were excited to see what Ritchie would do with this classic pinball theme. the sour notes didn't really start rising until pics of the playfield emerged.
also your phrase "price envy" is really gratingly nonsensical. non-buyers do not envy the price paid for this pin.
Aglow This