Greetings everyone, hope everyone is well and staying safe.

Pretty simple one today, as the title says, which one for the long term?

I currently have an MMR standard with as shaker, color upgrade, new Topper, the RGB GI upgrade and the XL Display and Speaker upgrade as well as plastic protectors, some Cliffy’s, some Mantis and the mod couple barrel spotlight mod and it has under 1000 plays, pretty mint still, but was debating about getting a Willy Wonka (SE or LE) but of course there can only be one so I would need to sell MMR to do this.

Of course I have much nostalgia for Willy Wonka, watched it every week which seemed like forever when I was a kid and from all the videos I’ve seen, it looks fun and it seems there are people on both sides for this one. I am no where close to one of these machines to be able to test play it so I have to rely on videos and other’s thoughts and reviews but it was the same thing for me for Metallica, MMR and Taxi, granted I played a few virtually but know one of the first rules is to play it.

I enjoy MMR but Wonka seems like there is A LOT more to it and would be a game that is different every time and even though MMR has a great rule set and is not easy to beat the King, it’s the same in terms of goals albeit still fun every time. My only other machines are Metallica Pro LED and a Funhouse.

I know also there has been issues with PF quality from JJP but think they have or already addressing that in the newer runs.

I would probably go NIB just so I would have the warranty and wouldn’t have to setup shipping or inspecting, etc. as I live in an area where pinball and arcade machines aren’t that popular and\or hardly come up for sale.

Anyway that’s the background and figured I’d get other’s thoughts and feedback.

Thanks for the help and stay safe.

Thanks so much and that’s where I’m leaning towards. Have no clue what to ask for the MMR but figured if I got what I was asking then I feel it was meant to be (I’m a weirdo into signs like that)

Thanks, and that’s how I feel. I upgraded it because I wasn’t planning on getting rid of it but I just feel that while it is an amazing game and I get the hype for it, just feel Wonka would last longer as well as I think the wifey might be a little more into it as she seems more into Metallica than MMR and think her only real favorite thing about MMR is the trolls.

Yeah, I’ve heard people compare Metallica’s shots similar to MMR, like the castle and Sparky, etc. and I can see that. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks but no other pin really interests me at this time. Not really into Jurassic Park and I think the next JJP is GnR and while I do like that band a lot, grew up listening to Appetite, Metallica is my music machine pic.

Thanks and exactly interns of nostalgia.

Thanks and that’s good to hear.

Thanks for the input but Metallica is here to stay as that was the first concert I ever went to when I was 17 back in 1994 so again nostalgia there too. Funhouse is my grail and first machine I got and it’s a Sample machine as well as I’m currently restoring it (my first). Got the cabinet done and just waiting on my PF to get the Kruzman treatment so that would be the last machine I ever sell and only if I HAD to.

I’m sure it would take me a while to sell MMR based on condition and then upgrades but I also want a NIB Wonka and would probably order directly from JJP.

Thanks and good to hear, let me know what you end up getting. I would consider DI but just not into that theme and since I can only have about 3 now, gotta be selective.

Thanks and I get that, I watched and also read some about how and why they did it that way and I’m ok with that as if they played those scenes I think it would be distracting vs. the short call outs that indicate what shot or mode to go for.

Thanks again everyone for all the amazing input, feedback and experiences, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for so keep them coming.

I know MMR is a very great and unique game and theme and Willy Wonka is kinda kid themed with candy, etc. but I also had my first child this year, better late than never I guess LOL, and thinking when she gets older, she might like the game or at least all the candy theme, etc. but who knows, that’s not the only reason. Also the wife is not really into pinball much and thinking she might like it a little better than MMR.

If anyone has a rough ballpark on what my MMR might be worth, just let me know and if you’re not comfortable posting it here, just Message me as I know the classics have everything mine does except the Topper, Shaker and the protectors and that the Royal has everything but the protectors. So no clue what to ask.

Thanks again and stay safe everyone.

Oh forgot to ask, which version? Leaning towards the LE but not sure as I really do like the gobstopper shooter rod, but again might not sell my MMR.

I know, first world problems.

Thanks again

Thanks for the input and that’s kinda why I figured if it sells, then that will seal the deal and if it doesn’t, I’m totally fine with it.

Thanks and that’s what I was thinking. Don’t get me wrong the CE looks really nice but I kinda like the separate Topper JJP and others are selling and autographs aren’t that important to me and the only differences are cosmetic at that stage since the Wonkavator comes with the LE.

Thanks, yeah, I hear it can be brutal and sometimes Metallica is like that for sure, drain monster and faster than heck.

Thanks, that’s what it seems like, especially with Dialed In. I just like all the options, customizations, etc. that are available on JJP machines. I am the same way, when I want to keep it simple, I usually turn to Funhouse and sometimes MMR.

I was in no way trying to bash MMR, it’s an AMAZING game otherwise I wouldn’t have gotten it, I am just limited (not by my choice) to just a few machines and would like as wide of a variety I can have and my Funhouse is pretty simple enough, then MMR is a close 2nd to Funhouse and then it would be Metallica as there is so much in that game in terms of stacking and modes, etc. If I got Wonka, that would definitely be more complex and have a wide variety than Metallica. I get what you are saying as there are times where I don’t want to play Metallica or at least try to get to the End of the Line, so then I just crank it up and try not to drain and see what happens.

Thanks for the input and it will be interesting to see the rumored Guns and Roses.

Everyone THANKS SO MUCH for all the input, opinions and feedback, all are welcome.

Again, have no clue what to ask for my MMR, so feel free to price check me here or send me a message.

Stay safe and hope everyone has a great weekend.

Thanks again everyone for all the input and votes.

Everything is done and I just got my Wonka LE delivered today and can’t wait exploring this game.

MMR was really fun but in the first weekend I had it, I made it to Battle for the Kingdom on regular factory difficulty. Even though I didn’t beat it then, I felt that I had done everything and still with Metallica, I have yet to make it to End of the Line, granted I don’t play it constantly but every week.

Stay safe everyone.

It’s a truly amazing game, so much to it and it’ll definitely take me a LONG time to come even close to getting to Pure Imagination.

I did put the left post in as well as lowered the two right posts in the outlanes as whole I enjoy the challenge and so like to keep the difficulty stick to learn how to play better, it just was brutal to the family and non pinball wizards. It’s not like I’m crushing it as I’ll still have plenty of drains but feel it gives everyone a more fun experience and better chance.

Maybe someday I’ll remove it but this is a home game and didn’t get it to make money.

Thanks again everyone for all the feedback, DEFINITELY no regrets on the decision.

Added a few mods as well as the LE topper and it looks and plays great.

Stay safe everyone.