Quoted from Captain_Kirk:

It will be more interactive than the toy picture was posted could be.
And who's to say it's not just a big head?

Quoted from PinballRulez:

Sounds logical as the tail would be the ramp diverter. Could be that it is under Smaug's control at certain points in the game and under player's control at other moments.

Quoted from heckheck:

Yes this is one of several features I've been beating the drum for.
There is a diverter in the subway, as well as a second one to turn the main ramps into a U-Turn. I would hope that one or both are player controlled. The diverter in the subway looks to allow the deflection of the ball to the left VUK instead of the right VUK. Under player control, this would allow the player to deliver the ball to either flipper via VUK when it is sent to the subway from the entrance in the orbit. That would really boost flow, as it would allow one to plan/control what shot they will aim for next. The game could also take over at certain points to override the control (e.g. the dragon is messing with you).
I personally gave Jack lots of feedback at Allentown as to how important I think this feature is (it vastly increases the "interactiveness" of the game IMHO). I also indicated that I thought the button to control it should be within reach of the normal buttons (as is done for The Shadow) so the player did not have to necessarily move their hands to activate, but that if a center button was needed to help novice players notice it, the two could be wired in parallel so that either activated the diverter.
-Jim

Quoted from goodgameslover:

I'm really curious about Smaug. But i think most people will be dissapointed when it's revealed. The build up and expectation is to great for it to live up to it i fear. Most people seem to forget these are pinball toys not sideshow collectables.

Quoted from Goronic:

From a distributor when I request more information from the Stern site:
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Per your inquiry to Stern Pinball for the Walking Dead Pinball Machine, we are currently taking orders with a $1000 Deposit for the following:
The LE Model will be $8295.00 Plus Shipping
The Pro Model will be $5195.00 Plus Shipping
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I spoke to her on the phone and she said that as of now they are not planning on a Premium model. I don't plan on getting it, but rather would like the Hobbit (and a JJP pin). My point is pins are going up in price - the quality should come along as well, but we'll see.
NOTE: Please don't turn this into a Walking Dead discussion on this thread - there are plenty of other for TWD

Quoted from B9:

So there's going to be a golden pinball dispenser that will dispense golden pinballs when you defeat Smaug ?

Quoted from TaTa:

I was thinking of having a web camera on the player and then you would have the ability to see their score, lights, display and toys working minus ,of course, the balls. Just a thought....