I always hear people talking about dream themes. Karate Kid is a movie from my youth that probably falls into that category for me. I think it could be a great mode based game. Music from the soundtrack is excellent. What does everyone else think? Are there other ‘80s movies others prefer more?
I’d say KK is my favorite movie of all time, nostalgia being the biggest influence. I have a cast signed original movie poster, picture taken with the main 2 guys, as well as the original remco toys etc.
I don’t see this ever being made as a pinball machine.
Love watching the movie.
Would hate to have something like that or anything else representing the 80s beyond actual machines from that decade in my house.
Quoted from Krupps4:I always hear people talking about dream themes.
Mac and Me might be the winner here.
Possible backglass?
Quoted from Krupps4:What ‘80s theme do you think will make a better pin? Goonies?
Yes. Goonies. That would be an incredible theme!
That would be a packed playfield!
Quoted from Krupps4:Are there other ‘80s movies others prefer more?
Running Man
Total Recall
Robocop
Road Warrior
Blade Runner
Aliens
Strange brew
Predator
Heavy Metal
Dune
The Last Star Fighter
BTTF
So many more, I didn't even get into Comedies or music. Karate Kid? No thanks
Goonies, R U guys for real? 
But my top pick Conan
Quoted from Daditude:Goonies. That would be an incredible theme!
That would suck almost as much as the one he started this thread about.
Quoted from Krupps4:What ‘80s theme do you think will make a better pin? Goonies?
TMNT (comic book based or cartoon) if done properly could be an amazing theme and I hope that the rumors of it are correct.
I’d also would love a He-Man and the Masters of the Universe pin. With a new launch of the toys going to retail based on the originals, plus a movie coming out in 2020 as well as the Netflix cartoon coming up, I can hope...
Quoted from o-din:That would suck almost as much as the one he started this thread about.
First you are a dolphins fan, and now this...
Quoted from Krupps4:What ‘80s theme do you think will make a better pin?
I am always willing to make an exception.
11216-590x332 (resized).jpgQuoted from Hazoff:Running Man
Total Recall
Robocop
Road Warrior
Blade Runner
Aliens
Strange brew
Predator
Heavy Metal
Dune
The Last Star Fighter
BTTF
So many more, I didn't even get into Comedies or music. Karate Kid? No thanks
Goonies, R U guys for real?
But my top pick Conan
You forgot commando
KK is my favorite movie, and I would love to see a pin. That said, I'm not sure how it would work, but would love to see it as an option. I'm probably interested in most any theme 80's, but my top picks are....
He-man
Gi-joe
TMNT
Transformers g1
KK
Goonies
Mario
Bttf
Probably forgetting something but these are definitely top picks.
Quoted from JayDee:You forgot commando
No I didn't just didn't want to over due the Arnold thing. You can add Raw Deal, Red Heat, Red Sonja and Conan to the list. 
Quoted from Hazoff:No I didn't just didn't want to over due the Arnold thing. You can add Raw Deal, Red Heat, Red Sonja and Conan to the list.
Ok I’ll give you that, BUT commando blows all those away
I think Andy Griffith theme would be an awesome machine. Barney multiball, could lock the balls in the mayberry jail, so much cool stuff with that theme.
Quoted from jake35:I think Andy Griffith theme would be an awesome machine.
It obviously will never happen, but it’s actually a great outside of the box idea. How about a medley of classic tv shows put together all in one pin?
Quoted from JayDee:Ok I’ll give you that, BUT commando blows all those away
I agree.
Quoted from LTG:LTG : )
W I T A F
Quoted from Stones:You know.....I want Die Hard for 80s theme.[quoted image]
100% yes. For movies, a trilogy is great to make sure there is enough varied content. For Die Hard, might even work with just the first movie...limo bash toy you hit off a ledge, or bash Hans off a ledge...too bad it would never get licensed
Quoted from mzhulk:I would say a Rocky pin would be great
Screenshot_20191006-210014 (resized).pngQuoted from Sinistarrett:Gotta go with that classic 80s horror flick, Vid1900! Er, I mean Phantasm.[quoted image]
Nice one dude, but Phantasm is 1979.
I've got your 1980s box office classic right here.
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Quoted from mzhulk:That rocky from 1982 sucks
R u talking about Rocky 3 with Clubber Lang and Thunderlips because if so then something is stuck somewhere. Try and have it removed immediately then re-watch the film, I bet you will enjoy it more this time around. U could base a pin on just that movie alone and it would be greatness. 
Quoted from RandomGuyOffCL:So long as danielson is the bash toy...couldn’t stand that little weirdo...even when I was kid
How about a bash toy that rotates? One side is Daniel and the other is Johnny. You put it in the back of the playfield like Herman in the Munsters pin. You’d never see the back side that way. Would add variety, can’t be that hard to do and would work for a number of pins. Depending on the scenario, you could even lose points or be penalized if you hit it under certain circumstances.
Quoted from Krupps4:One side is Daniel and the other is Johnny.
Geez, I thought the "American Girl" mini pin thread was creepy. 
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