Regarding dumping before VE, where does it end? Do I dump my LOTR anticipating a VE? Or my TSPP?

My SM will probably play the same pre and post SMVE release.

I didn't dump my MM with remake release, nor my ACDCPremium with Luci release. Just not letting go of my SMred nor LOTR nor anything else in anticipation of VEs. Nor my Tron... if I could ever find one at a decent price!

For that matter, probably wouldn't GET a TronVE (unless it added significantly to the original) in the first place: there are too many new games coming, like TH, TBL, Lawlor's Original, GoT, Pinball Circus, for me to want to get a retread, even with upgraded electronics. Still same game.

Just my 2 cents.

I do agree with the idea that Stern will have an awful lot of pressure to keep the lines running at that brand new facility. But I think that means we'll see a glut of middle of the road pins with old mechanics but new electronics. Not sure if that will be enough to expand the market to new pin collectors or not. And I think the Predator/JPOP debacles have caused the regular hobbyists to be less apt to purchase ANYTHING for the foreseeable future.

Stern taking chances here. But Gary has gotten them through some tough times: he's a smart guy.