It's relevant because Magic Girl is a criminal fiasco and shouldn't be celebrated by anyone. Ever. There are no winners here - forgetting the long string of people burned by JPop, even this guy, who probably paid $20K or so for the game, doesn't even get a working machine out of the deal. Literally no one has benefited in a positive way.

If what JPop did isn't highlighted every time MG is mentioned, then guys like you who don't know the full story might think it's okay. It's not okay.

You are the one coming into this guys happy unboxing thread crapping on it.

And I was one of the people who got F ed. Railing against a MG unboxing isn't doing a F ing thing. In fact, its at least some people that got something out of the fiasco.

Get it?

My feelings on Jpop and what he did are well documented in that thread. Like everybody else's.

jwilson i completely agree with you dude, I happen to be a developer and have been taken advantage of before, and it sucks, so im totally aligning with you. All i was saying is that more people may want to be aware of the MG story and if there is numerous posts maybe you could point me to one that talks of the back story so i'm more informed. Seems like pinball manufacturing is like the wild west... No rules do as you please? Thanks

Welcome to Pinside.....

I don't get the hate either. I think it is a great looking machine, I would love to have it in my collection, but could never afford it. I am happy he started the thread, and I am sure hundreds of people are happy he started this thread also.

Soulrider911 -- the true backstory is buried in 20K+ posts in the magic girl thread -- it ain't pretty. If you just google jpop magic girl though it should bring up a much condensed version, can't remember the website off top of head.

I agree that no one should be shitting in this thread - regardless of Mg's controversy. It is what it is - no one is going to buy them all and burn them, they're in the wild and are pretty semi-functioning prices of history. If people are gonna work on them and get the games functioning better I'm interested in seeing what becomes of that endeavor.

I'm admittedly surprised every time I see someone pop up on here asking what mg is though, or not knowing the story. Such an insane saga

Regardless of the controversy and anger that surrounds Magic Girl, this guy paid good money for the right to stream, video, display, play and do whatever else he wants with his new machine. If people take offence to this, then don't watch the stream, drain the thread and move on. If you have resentment for MG, point that shit in the right direction where it belongs.

Congrats on the purchase and thanks for sharing.

+1000. Do this for the 10 worst offenders and Pinside becomes a much better place. You still see all the people that took the bait and argue back, but that's the cost until everyone puts them on ignore.

OP, enjoy the game. MG is now a part of the history of pinball.

It's fantastic if you want to exist in a bubble.
Much better to hear ALL opinions,without getting personal.
It gives you,as a pinball fan,perspective. Think about it.

Where does this idea come from the that you can buy a right to be free from criticism? I find it baffling.

Anyway, just to clarify, my comment that I got moderated for was meant as a jokey critique of the game, not an attack on the buyer.

Beautiful game.

Congrats on actually owning one!!!!

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My comments were directed specifically jwilson and @jahbarron.

I totally agree that you can't buy a right to be free from criticism. The sad fact is that no matter what you do in life, there will always be someone to criticise you, shit on you, and step all over you. I learnt that very early in life. I understand constructive criticism and I get that everyone has the right to an opinion. However, I felt that @jwilson's criticism was misdirected and in the case of jahbarron just plain unnecessary.

First of all, I would like to vouch for both Stashkid, and Mojosan having personally known them. They both love and support the hobby in a way we should all support. Stashkid has been streaming pinball for the love of the game for a while now, he is not getting rich off this endeavor although I'm sure he would like to. He is not bragging that he got to play the game, however he is always looking for games to stream and is constantly trying to get me to stream my Mr and Mrs Pac Man pinball....not sure that one will get the hate this thread has gotten.
Mojosan is a true stand up character, his collection of pinballs would make any pinsider drool and is welcoming to share for others. He has hosted many league nights and every time has been a gracious host. Some collect expensive art, and thankfully for our hobby some collect expensive pinball tables. I for one enjoy pinball more than art, as well as other games in general. And yes I too get jealous of Mojosans collection at times, however unlike expensive art, he does not treat it as so, he treats it as a toy to an amazing hobby.
Magic girl is closer to a piece of art which can be looked at and not played too much, he is trying to turn it into a fun toy. Who knows if he can fix the code, maybe one day it can be like big bang bar with many remakes with a better code. But Mojosan is trying and hopefully for the pinball community he will succeed.

Congrats on getting this title and sharing this with all enthusiast.

Keep us updated with your findings
On how does machine works / or doesn't work.

Again , thanks for sharing

Hey, it worked out well for Game of Death.

Well, truth be told, I only have one person on "ignore" and even then, that person has already been kicked off Pinside. But, in the end, it takes someone being a truly insufferable prick before I decide to put someone on "ignore".

Hell, I don't even have Kaneda on ignore(though I should have done it when he was still active).

I started being active on Pinside after Kaneda-gate happened, can someone fill me in as to what he has done to deserve this? I've seen his video's and listened to his podcast, he does not strike me as someone too bad.

Let's not go there.