Shaker Heights, OH
Hey, Ive been looking at picking up a pro. Anyone know if the lighting kits are still available? I went on the stern website and it was sold out.
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Quoted from Jamesays:think about getting a premium its worth the extra and already has the 500 dollar lights
I will, I haven't seen much of them popping up used. I will look at those. Do you have a premium? any problems with the spinner?
Quoted from Jamesays:I dont see used in your area right now but thats only on pinside.I do see NIB in Cincinnati shipped for 7699 dont know your budget though.
Never know. My wife actually wants this title. Im usually a Stern pro all day, but I think this one has to have the lights. I saw one in Florida for a nice price. Just too far to drive - and with shipping it aint worth it anymore.
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Quoted from Hayfarmer:Lots of reflection , you can go into settings and lower backglass lighting during gameplay, I have ours at 40%. Will return to normal after game is over
reflection (resized).pngQuoted from LOTR_breath:Anybody with a pro looking for Expression Lights add on, Pinballlife appears to have them in stock.
https://www.pinballlife.com/led-zeppelin-cabinet-expression-light-system.html
I’m putting my order in as soon as I get paid. Can’t wait. Anyone do the Big Ben mod or the light up car mods?
Quoted from NickBuffaloPinball:Just ordered a premium from FlipNOut, I'm pumped!
glad to see you came around. I went through a similar evolution. Disappointed after first play. Then I got to put some time on a good machine. Then I bought one from flip n out.
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Quoted from MrBubbles:I just took delivery of a new LZ Premium and I'm noticing that the Icarus isn't popping up and dropping down as it should. There seems to be quite a bit of resistance. I've searched a bit on this forum and see where folks have grinded the post of the Icarus down, etc. I'd rather not alter the game to try and fix it, are there any other suggestions (besides lube which is already on it) to make that toy pop up and down as it should? Thanks!
There is a bracket underneath the play field that I adjusted.
2 weeks later
Quoted from teddyb73:SO glad I have a pro!
3 months later
a couple of questions, I have bent the gate at the plunge so it is pretty reliable, but the last time I did it it looked like it is close to snapping - have any of you gotten a replacement gate for that area? I was also thinking of buying a back up icarus just in case -- is that possible?
By the way this is my favorite game - and yes I have owned and sold elwin games.
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Quoted from pinballjah:I can put one together, changed out two songs. May play around with video changes next.
Nice. Keep me updated. Love the code and layout of the pro. Love building up the multipliers with combos and cashing out. Still sad certain songs were left off.
Quoted from wtatumjr:The gate wire should be about 2 1/4 inches wide
The Iron Maiden gate will work though it is "u" shaped instead of the LZ "w". Just try to find a similar Stern gate wire
Alright I’m looking. Right now I’m not seeing a 2 1/4. I wish they had used a thicker wire form. It sure gets beat up over there.
Quoted from Jamesays:contact Stern,They sent me the gate
Was the gate they sent you the same or did they beef it up a bit?
I’ll give that a try. I play my machine a lot 4,000 plays this year. So my gate takes a lot of abuse. If they sold those on Marco or pinball life I would just order a bunch of them.
Quoted from Jamesays:anyone whos gate falls off should bend the end when re installing and it wont likely fall off anymore.more info and photos in the 60s in photos
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Quoted from PoMC:Today I rearranged the albums on the wall behind Led Zeppelin and Rush to display their respective albums.[quoted image]
Nice. I’m saving up for a rush to go next to my zeppelin.
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Quoted from VARESQUI:My Led Zeppelin Pro with mothership mod!
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I want one!
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Quoted from Coz:I’m picking up a used pro LZ and will be installing the expression light kit. Do I have to take the playfield out for that install?
Yes
Quoted from newpinbin:The angel next to the ramp does not raise or lower when the ball hits it. Has anyone have this issue? I looked under the playfield and it does not seem to be attached to any mechanical part. Not sure mine is not working??????
This took a while for me to dial in. The metal piece the ball hits tilts causing the angel to rise. Is it moving up and down freely when you lift it manually?
Quoted from newpinbin:No it was not moving freely at all. I was able to unscrew it from the bottom of the playfield and align it correctly. Took about 5 tries but it works fine now.
Nice. The other thing I have to check regularly is the screw at the bottom kept coming loose. If he hits the glass he will break. I put some loctite on it.
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I currently have a Led Zeppelin Pro. Its my favorite game. I love it. I have been thinking about selling it to get a premium. What is everyone's thoughts. Is the premium worth it? I do already have the expression lights in my pro so I would be getting the iccurus ramp and the pop up spinner.
Quoted from pinballjah:What are the chances? I have the exact same game grouped together (in a different order).
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Nice I have Rush and Zeppelin. I want to get an Iron Maiden and a Metallica to fill out my collection.
Where did you get those lit frames for your translites?
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Quoted from John-Floyd:Any fix for the ball getting stuck in the gate where the ball comes out of the shooter lane? Mine seems to allow to sway too much back towards the shooter lane and allows a perfect spot for the ball to sit in that gap. Some days it loves to get held up right at this spot.[quoted image]
Mine gets a lot of plays. My second gate is about to fail. First you can take the gate out and carefully bend the guard closest to the flippers so it lies farther out. Or you could get a replacement from stern. Stern sent me three extra.
Quoted from TheShadowsNose:Anybody on here absolutely love their Pro or even prefer it over the premium? Deals out there are getting pretty tempting and premium is just outside my price range.
Love my pro. I think you get better Richie flow on the pro
Quoted from swampfire:They’re the same game when the EM mech is down, but I get what you mean. I love playing the EM Frenzy, but the regular EM multiball can feel like a bit of a chore sometimes. I haven’t had a chance to play a Pro, but I’m sure it’s just as fun. The main things I’d miss are the song indicators and the expression lighting.
Quoted from beelzeboob:Amazing mod and paint job on this blimp! You gotta be patient because they come from Brazil, but there were only 15 made and there are only 2 left. They come with a really nice COA, too!
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looks great... a little too pricey for me.
Quoted from BrianJ1337:I’ve considered hydro dipping mine psychedelic rainbow would like to get a spare original one before I do though.
that sounds cool. If anyone finds a way to get an extra let me know.
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nice lineup!
7F62AA8D-020F-4E49-8E9C-55AF9FAE963D (resized).jpegQuoted from TheBeefSupreme:Every once in a while when I lock the EM ball and the mech lowers, the game won’t eject another ball into the shooter lane. It will just wait and then eventually do a ball search which give me the EM ball back when it rises. That means I have to hit the magnet again and it has always worked that second time. Any idea what I should be adjusting to prevent this from happening??
This could also be because your balls are magnetized. Try replacing them with a new set and see if the problem continues.
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Quoted from darkryder:Have been wanting a Zeppelin LE since the game was released and picking up a HUO low play LE next weekend…can’t wait! Already have the Hooked on Pinball 1968 Zoso shooter rod and will order the Stern Zeppelin topper, Big Ben mod, etc.
I don’t care for the blue armor or backbox trim and will be changing the hardware and trim for gloss black in a reversible manner.
Any other must have mods for this game? It’s going to be right at home with it’s fellow rock/metal pins! Aerosmith LE and Rush LE will look great next to it
pinwoofer. The big ben mod is pretty cool too.
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Yep and machines it’s outlasted are Jurassic park, black knight sword of rage and ninja turtles. I was waiting to see if I liked it before I invested in pinwoofer. I think I’ll go ahead with it. It’s a safe bet I’ll keep it.
Quoted from sullivcd40:Have you gotten to ? yet? I was telling a buddy yesterday that it’s impossible.
No I have not. Maybe one of the reasons it doesn’t get old. That combined with the fact that I love building up the multipliers and cashing in during big multiballs. My biggest point game - over 3 billion. I drained after mothership. But I had a 35 x going during mothership.
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Quoted from InteractivePinball:Hi all,
Thank you for the add. I have been working on this Hermit Ramp mod for Led Zeppelin pro for a while now and I am excited for its release!
Order here: https://nitropinball.com/collections/stern-shop/products/led-zeppelin-hermit-ramp-in-stock#
Looks cool. Do you have to remove the standup target to install?
Quoted from John-Floyd:Yep! Definitely see some gold and black dust in the front of the cab. Just watched a YouTube video. My first step will be replacing the stop. Thank you for the education Sullivcd40!
Yep I always keep a complete flipper rebuild kit on hand. Also once you put the pinball life coil stops in you shouldn’t have anymore problems with those.
Quoted from InteractivePinball:Adjusting the shooter lane guide is optional but improves the gameplay in my opinion. During multiball the balls have a much better launch path coming up the Hermit Ramp and to your right flipper. It took a lot of design work to make this possible. I believe there is not enough power in the auto launcher to make it up the premium ramp but it seems like this was the original designer's intent. when a ball launches during multiball or ball save the code does not register the Hermit shot so it won't give the player unwarranted points. Also, the skill shot is still achievable even with the adjusted shooter lane guide.
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I ordered one. I’ll try it out. When I bought the pro that was the one part I was pissed they took out.
Quoted from Groo:It looks like you need to snap in the other side above the inlane. Only one of them is snapped tight to the existing rail wire. I really do like the design of this and even if it doesn’t go up and around all the way, it will still score the hit. I do smile every time it rides that rail back!
That bracket just won’t fit i tried it every way that front always pops off.
Quoted from Groo:I kind of went back-and-forth on mine a little bit, but it is clamped down fully now. It’s amazing how bad I am at the machine. I was trying to hit the shot with the glass off even and I’m terrible.
That’s a hard shot.
Yeah I tried fiddling with it a little more this morning. Still can’t get it to clamp.
Quoted from mchamps:Interactive_Mods
What is the trick to getting the plunge and auto plunge to have enough power to get up my hermit ramp?
I do have the launch lane adjusted but it just stops at the bottom of the ramp instead of getting up the ramp. I also have my auto plunge power maxed.
Same here
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Quoted from newpinbin:Is someone able to explain the rules for the Pro version? Am I just to hit the flashing shots during each song to basically progress to the next song?
Watch that video. The strat I use to start your multiballs immediately or follow the green shots. Use the multiballs to get through modes you need to get at least 5 albums to go for top of the charts/ mothership multiball. Watch the band member symbols when they are blue the multiplier is high so start that in a multiball.
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Quoted from BrianJ1337:I just hit my local arcade this week and go to play a ton of new pins. Godfather, Toy Story, Bond, Foo Fighters and a few others I'd been looking to play. I stand by LZ still being one of the best shooters in the last couple years that have come out for sure.
I agree. It has stayed the longest in my 3 pin collection.
Quoted from sullivcd40:It refuses to get boring.
Did you sell yours?
Quoted from sullivcd40:No, I’ve listed it for trade just to try something different but no good offers have come along. It’s a little too difficult for the kids, my son has really gravitated towards Deadpool because it’s so much easier. I’d like to trade for a Mando for my daughter because that is her favorite show and I think she would play it a lot. World Cup soccer has kept her attention for now when we have family pinball nights.
My boys like rush the best. I also have a foo. They only play rush.
Quoted from sullivcd40:I wouldn’t mind giving rush a second chance, I played it when it first came out and didn’t care for it. Same coding team as Zep I believe.
Code is really good. You have to earn those mini wizard modes and both of those Cygnus mini wizard modes are a ton of fun. My boys 9 and 13 were both upset when I traded my turtles for it. Now they both play it the more than they ever did turtles.
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