Im considering selling or trading my original MM for Bond LE. I don’t play MM anymore as I’ve achieved all objectives, been knighted King of the Realm and no longer find the game challenging. As much as I love the theme, humor and artwork, I think it’s time to move on. Is Bond LE challenging enough to keep me interested and would you make this trade?

I also picked up Godzilla LE and Rush LE recently and find both have great flow, but are on the easy side and I’m quickly losing interest. That’s why I sold Elvira LE, Scared Stiff, Monster Bash, IJ, TZ and many other games…too easy and repetitive.

The only game I have my eye on right now is Bond LE or the upcoming Bond Super LE. Anyone regret buying Bond or is this title a home run? I know the code isn’t complete yet, but the LE is gorgeous and I see a lot of playfield inserts and modes which is a good indication there’s plenty to do to keep it challenging and interesting in a home collection.

If I can get a pulse check from Bond owners before I list MM, Rush or GZ for sale/trade, that would be helpful. I don’t want to make a mistake and regret selling a top 10 pin for Bond if it’s not a killer game. Should I pull the trigger now or wait for the code to mature further before deciding?

Thanks for the honest insight PinMonk, I appreciate it. I think I’ll hold off and see how things develop with this game then. 1000 LEs isn’t all that rare anyway, so they should be readily available. Other titles I’m considering are Black Knight LE and Stranger Things LE. I’ve never played ST and it’s ranked pretty high. What about Mandalorian? Anyway, if Bond code ends up being amazing, I’ll definitely make a deal to get one. Best to hold off for now, though, I guess.

OK, I’ll scratch Mando from the list. That topper on BK is incredible and I know the game is a punisher and very challenging, which I like. Like you said, it’s a good game, but probably not Top 20 for most. I’ll look for Stranger Things and Bond on location locally to play them and form an impression before deciding to drop big $. This hobby is getting crazy expensive, so mistakes can be costly. That Bond LE is a gorgeous game, though, no doubt about it. Hoping the code turns out to be something special

Interesting and thanks for the honesty. How do you like Stranger Things and Batman 66? Those two are on my short wish list of pins. Are they deep and challenging? I remember playing Batman 66 a long time ago and it felt like a clunky mess. Then I believe the code got way better like Kiss. How do you like Dialed In? That’s the only JJP I wrote off, but I hear a lot that it’s underrated?

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Very helpful, thank you. It sounds like Batman 66 and Stranger Things are winners…I’ll definitely research further. That Batman 66 Super LE listed in the Marketplace is tempting, but I’m sure the normal LE is just as fun and half the price. I’ve played Dialed In a few times and it felt very smooth with lots of shots and great code, but I just don’t connect with that theme at all. I love the way Black Knight LE looks and that topper is insane…keeping it on my shortlist. Led Zeppelin LE is also on the list and I’d like to find a Zep to play on location before buying

My Maiden LE and Godzilla LE have foil cabinet art…they both look amazing. Elvira SE and 40th also have it, I believe

I think a Batman 66 LE would be a nice addition and that super deep code has my attention. Stranger Things, I couldn’t get into that horror theme, as cool as the UV kit is, so I’m thinking either Bond or Batman. Maybe I’ll sell two games and get a Batman SLE and yolo it, ha ha

That’s cool, I’m surprised you let your SLE go. Only 80 units is extremely rare

Oh man, kind of like the JJP POTC situation, but far worse. At least POTC is a mostly complete game and a fantastic one at that. You must have been pissed when the masterpiece final code dropped for BM66, that sucks. I remember Kiss was another one of those games that took years for final code. I guess good things do come to those who wait, sometimes. I’ll probably look for a Batman 66 LE and watch Bond to see how it develops. That’s cool Adam recorded all of those first names for the SLEs…he must have had a lot of fun being part of that game.

Thanks for the input Dave, I’ll give Mando a few plays and see if it clicks with me. Same with Turtles and Star Wars (again). I already have STLE and find it very deep and challenging and it’s a keeper. Zep LE is on my shortlist of games to add just because Zep is the goat and I love music pins. Munsters LE is an attractive game and it sure looks fun, but I’ve never played it. Will do a little research, but BM66 is the next incoming game based on feedback here. Sorry to Jack this thread and now back to Bond…James Bond!

Nice comments. I own Gio’s former refinery Star Trek LE and it’s a beauty! The game has everything but the kitchen sink and some custom lighting mods in the backbox, nebula and ramps, custom backbox hinges, chrome galore, etc. I forget all the stuff he did to it, but he does amazing work. Super nice guy and I hope he’s doing well. Grateful to have picked up this game when I had the chance. Pinball Refinery rocks

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