Double post

You be you Wack! Someone has to to it.

I agree with everything except I like my black LE powder coating I've played my MMR quite a bit the last few days and concluded that the lighting is great, the display is perfectly fine, and that I definitely need a topper. Without a topper the game looks a little out of place next to AFMRLE and MBRLE....I just installed the entire Cliffy set (which wasn't too bad), and the game blades from tilt graphics (they look great). After owning the other remakes I've concluded I'm not a big fan of the mirrored games blades as they scratch too easy

Lol, I’m more like, gotta have that XL, RGB lighting is awesome but the topper is like, well... may as well go all the way, but I don’t NEED it.

I do think I’d rather have art blades than mirror blades too, and that’s a cheap upgrade.

The bottom line is their all "nice to haves"....I just can't justify just tossing out a perfectly nice display. I also like the larger speakers in the display. The art blades from Tilt Graphics look pretty nice..I can send u a pic if you want?

I sold my gold LE to get the Royal. The armor is black sparkle, not just black. Going to look amazing

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We're any pics posted of the black sparkle powder coat?

That is how I feel too. I have a standard with Black Powder coating and a lot of mods. I am fine with the screen and lighting but want the topper. I would need to see more video of the lighting and understand what it takes to install before pulling the trigger. I know I am sticking with the current screen size and my already upgraded speakers.

fyi ... this black is not the same as the optional MMR LE black ... this is sprinkled with reflective bits ... I will try to get CGC to expose this a little more, but my understanding was on the game at Expo ...

Wow! Wacky's getting a Royal - hadn't heard that

Yes it was.

LTG : )

Can anyone say how GI is on this, was playing a MM before was a bit dark. Is there anything in menu or new light effects that improve GI?

Maybe mirror blades add a bit of illumination?

Cheap solution - spotlights from pinball life...

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Though you have to see it in person. Pictures don't do it justice.

LTG : )

mine has upgraded speaker, and a bunch of nice mods. On top of that the play field is perfect....if powder coat is your thing u can get it done relatively cheap. Mine just happened to have black, which I happen to like.

For those of you guys new to MMr, here's a good thread to help you with common issues that might come up....

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/mmr-nib-repair-kit

I figure you'll have time to read it until your pins arrive

Looks like the same powder coat Stern used on BM66 LE

Bigger flakes in BM66LE...I have one, and from pics, this seems more subtle, almost giving a black " sheen"...Excited to set it in person.

Carrying through coins door and all other armor aspects is much appreciated...should be gorgeous!!

I know everyone is flying high about the new MMrR, but I need to bring it back to Earth for a minute. My MMrSE just started having a trough switch issue. It's not really a switch issue; the switch works. But it looks like its come up too high and is hanging the ball. I checked my other machines, and the trough switch is low...barely above the trough.

A couple of taps on the front of the machine, and the ball will fall backward against the shooter. I'm sure the answer is "bend it", but I'm really wondering why it came up. Has anyone seen this before? Solutions?

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I don't know about "back to earth" as much as I'd call it "owning a pinball machine". In barely more time then it took you to type the above statement you could have adjusted the switch as needed. Clearly it is bent or loose, it shouldn't be leaning to the side like that.

Yes, ball was snagging it and lifting and bending to the right. The wire part should be straight up and down, and a little lower.

LTG : )

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I can’t say if this is accurate but... most people I know with MMR have black.

the black is a glossy black with a very slight sparkle. its almost identical to Black Knight:SOR LE with a tiny bit more sparkle. It also fingerprints good
What I like about it is the speaker panel also has the same coating.

Neil.

Sounds sweet!!!

Anyone hear an update when the new batch of games are expected to ship?

My distro told me yesterday that earlier in the week CGC told them they may ship earlier than anticipated. No specifics. I just laughed.. I have all the respect in the world for CGCs product but they are shit when it comes to respecting a schedule.. Time will tell if I was mistaken.

Cheers,

I was still told " sometime in January, but delays can happen" for the RE.

Personally not concerned...earlier or on time would be great, but just happy I'm getting one..

I love CGC products, but they NEVER make schedule, but my history has been with a new product launch. My hope is that they already have parts in stock and its just a manufacturing issue. Also I got an email from my distributor last night confirming my upgrades for my email. The interesting thing is the email stated that these upgrades will only be available one time and not in the future...

"We do need to make sure you get the upgrades you want as this will be the only time to get them, so please reply to confirm and secure your upgrades. Payment will be needed later, and we will update at that time".

You've got a lot more time in on these machines than I do, so I just wanted to get some experienced opinions before I start twisting shit. Thanks for yours!

It really is a pretty easy fix. Just look at your other switches and make sure its straight up and down and the height is set properly. When u push down on it u should hear it engage the switch under the play field.

Well I hope not before Christmas. I promised the GF a trip down south at that time so would have to tell her i have to cancel to stay home and wait for my MMr to arrive

LOL I’m in the same situation. The MMR can sit at the distributor for the week I am gone if this happens!!

PPS just sent me an email to buy all the upgrades for 1499.97. I will not be doing this after all and replied to cancel my name off the list. Just can’t justify it aka convince my wife to splurge the cost of another game for these upgrades. Still taking heat over the color upgrade lol.

They gave a 1 to 3 month estimate to be ready to ship for those of you still in on this.

I got the same email....the one thing that did surprise me was the email stated that these upgrades are only available now and not it the future. Not sure if this is a sales pitch or reality....would need someone from PP or CGC to weigh in

I did the same thing. They are nice upgrades, but man they are pricey. I thought I’d get credit for having the color upgrade already, but seems the prices quoted are with the color upgrade already in the game. I can’t justify it even though i love what they did in mbR and AFMr. I’d be at almost $10k on my mmr compared to about 7 for my AFMr and mbR se.

If you didn’t have color you’d have to buy it for another 200 (LE) or 400 (SE).

I’m curious what happened to the much more reasonable $99 (if bought with the topper) for the RGB GI mod myself.

I’m still in, but if push comes to shove the topper might have to go.

mine were not....my price was quoted assuming I already have the color chip...it was $1499 if u want all three upgrades....

I'm not w either, but it sure seemed like they stated the entire run (all models) would only be 500 units and that was it. Seems logical to believe that they only are going to make "x" amount of kits during the same period. Maybe I'm naive (not) but suspect they are simply bringing all models (they've only made 3, correct?) to an even par, with some cosmetic enhancements for the RE, allowing existing owners to upgrade now, before this ship has sailed.

Grateful this was revisited, and curious as to what #4 will be.

me too....in my case the display would go although $600 for a topper is a bit over the top. GGC makes a nice topper, but their effort has gone down hill since AFMRLE

I’m trying to understand this as I also received an invoice ( to be paid at time of shipping). The GI illumination kit is $249. So if you never purchased the color chip for $200 way back when, this new GI kit would now give you color? If so, it seems as if I wasted $200. Trying to understand this part of the upgrades.

No the color option is for the display...if your the original LE owner u can buy the color chip for $200....if you were not an original LE owner than that chip costs u $400

Yes I know that. I was the original owner and bought the color chip for $200. My question is, is the color chip needed for the GI kit? In other words, let’s say you never got the color chip, will the new GI kit now give you color making the chip no longer required.

I don't think one has anything to do with the other....GI kit only addresses lighting on the play field.