Updating the software will probably fix some of your issues like the Mini PF gate. From hearing other owners the game requires a lot of adjustments to get it playing correctly. I never put the time into trying to dial mine in before selling it. Im sure a few TF owners will chime in with some ideas to get it playing correctly. Good Luck with your new game.

I have been considering picking up a nib transformers for a long time, will be interested in hearing your feedback after you have owned it for awhile. Based on this post, doesn't look like a good start.

Can you get your LOTR back?

-Shaker: Should be really shakey

-Sound: Should be good...all the new SAM Sterns pins good IMO.

-Ironhide PF: If it's not moving the ball up, the IH figure is likely dragging on the backboard. You can try bending the board back a bit and/or shave off some plastic from IH's elbows. If he touches that backboard, you'll lose the ability to shake the ball upwards.

-Megatron trough: Try bending it wider...make sure there's a little play for the balls to move. Also, if you set your game steeper than 6.5, it won't work right u less you add some washers under it to increase the slope. The washers go under the part of the trough closest to the scoop hole.

Obviously you should update and install the airball fix.

Get the washers in there, that will take care of it.... All my games are setup this way including Transformers. I may have 1 in 100 games where the 4 balls sit there briefly....Nudging takes care of it....

Transformers is the most pure fun I have had with pinball in quite awhile. The honeymoon hasn't worn off yet, and I really enjoy the game a lot more than I want to...My intention was to play it for awhile and rotate it out like I do just about everything else, but this one has grown on me...

Yea megatron works best with level pf. I recommend 7deg pitch with 2 washers under each side of the front of megatron screws to compensate the level. I have a pic somewhere and will post if I can find.

Shaker doesn't sound right. Test it diag and see how it shakes.

Ironhide pf. The wire that goes to the control gate sometimes snags, give it a tiny bit of slack. The better fix is just removing the control gate and making your own software adjustments in the settings to compensate.

Update and install drop target fix. Game looks and plays way better with it.

3 skill shots - 1 is normal roll over lanes; super skill shot is shot into back of megatron. Third is hold left flipper plunge all the way around to left flipper and hit ironhide ramp.

I also recommend runners on outlane posts and outlanes in middle or wide open - not tight, game is too easy.

Enjoy and congrats!

I COMPLETELY disagree with this

Yea, My TF has both lanes wide open with no rubber on the post or the divider post. Go rubberless and wide open on both sides. That's the way mine was setup from the factory, and it plays good. SOmetimes it's really hard, but not unplayable.

yup, that's the way I roll.

I have the same pin and after just a couple tweaks it plays really well.

For sure, check the clearance between the ironhide mini pf and the back board. It needs to rock freely. Try disabling and pulling the ball gate off, it's a nice twist.

Add an external, powered subwoofer to the pin. You won't believe the difference.

have fun

I thought the recently manufactured Transformers LEs came with the air ball fix already installed from the factory, install it asap, it will change looks and gameplay dramatically.

He just opened a Decepticon. They were all made before the airball fix was created.

There's a TF adjustment to increase coil power to ironhide. Don't forget to check the slack on the wire to the control gate; mine snagged restricting pf movement.

TF's is a F'ing mess....

I played this game numerous times and hated it...

played a dialed in one at CAX, and got some emjoyment...

on the fence as to liking it or not...

but the issues seem to be never endng with it...

could care less about the theme...

hope you enjoy it.

not trying to rain on your parade, i agree. i never even had a 'honeymoon' with this one. a stern flop. reminds me of transformers, same boat. at least i enjoyed TF callouts and audio. traded your LOTR? i'll be nice and say i hope you enjoy your trade.

I have a TF Decepticon also. Add the FF speakers. It makes a completly diffrent game out of it. Like adding a Bose surround sound to it. It will be the best $150 or so you will spend .