Quoted from metallik:

We're seeing things differently? So you're seeing a 3/4" bottom panel where I'm seeing a 3/8" panel? Might need to get your eyes examined...
Or are you just a Stern fanboy who refuses to admit he's wrong? There is no "opinion" or debate about whether something measures 3/4" or 3/8". I also have to laugh at your 'feeling' comment, as we have ACDC, StarTrek and WOZ all next to each other, and the WOZ "feels" MUCH more solid than the other two. All are fun but the Sterns are rattletraps...
Also, you're not exactly the only one who has owned pins for many years...

Quoted from indypinhead:

I'm wondering how soon it will be that those who purchased will know their "place in line".

Quoted from Crash:

Is Q4 2014 the projected date for the LEs or the standards? I believe the LEs will ship in mid-2014 correct?

Quoted from 2RustyBalls:

Rick do you foresee many changes to the actual playfield design from the original design? Did I read correctly the game will not have roll over switches, i.e. roll overs in the return lane? thanks

Quoted from 2RustyBalls:

Calvin I agree, is that the actual playfield CG did or another MM from Mirco/IPB or a CG playfield. Rick posted no roll over switches on the MM remake.

Quoted from btw75:

+1. Some of us have choice to make and this will assist greatly.

Quoted from starbase:

It's being made in Chicago so shipping is from out of state. I wish you were correct but to my knowledge you won't be able to pick up for free in California but I can see how you would think that yotaxi. 700 sounds extremely high for shipping though I would shop around a bit for shipping.

Quoted from iskidoo:

That's kind of crappy since some of us got in quicker than others but then were told days later that our credit cards won't be charged and to mail in checks instead. When asked when the credit would post back to the card the distributor said just go ahead and wait until the credit shows up and then mail the check, there's no rush. Of course the credit took over a week to even appear for some odd reason. Distributor didn't indicate anything about getting the check in as quickly as possible to get your place in the queue. I thought the queue was established during the inital pre-order not when the check that was requested later was cashed. Would have been great to know that info when the email went out requesting that pre-orders be converted to check.

Quoted from MnHotRod:

I have some questions. Will try to my best to word them accurately.
1a) ORDER REFUNDS - TIMING: Could you respond on our ability to get a refund of the $1000 deposit. I've heard that the deposit can be fully refunded up until two weeks prior to the game shipping. I have also heard that the deposit is refundable until Williams provides final approval of the game. Will we be informed of the final approval with a grace period or will it be immediate with no ability to request a refund.
1b) ORDER REFUNDS - DESIGN: We do not have a lot of detail yet on the game. As information related to the game is released, will we be able to cancel our order if specific design changes are not to our liking. I've heard there was a period of time when refunds were honoroed by a recent startup. Maybe PPS can do something similar as we come up to speed on the game.
2) ORDER PORTABILITY: Could you respond on our ability to sell our order to another individual. I have no intent of doing this but the question has been raised. It would be good to hear an official response.
3) GOLD TONE TRIM: More detail here would be nice. IE: Brass, gold, plated, clear coated.
4) COLOR DMD: Will we have the ability to add Color DMD to our games? Will it be an easy task or will an aftermarket supplier be required to do something special for this game?
5) SHAKER: Since the original game was not designed to use a shaker, how will the shaker be implimented into the remake?
6) DMD ANIMATION: Will the animations be identical to the original? Will we see any new animations implemented in the remake?
7) SOFTWARE: Will the game software be modified to have native shaker support? Any other software changes from the original?
_8) INSERT LEDS: Are they color matched to the inserts or are the warm white like the GI? Will their brightness or color be adjustable in software? Will they be user replacable?

Quoted from MnHotRod:

I have some questions. Will try to my best to word them accurately.
1a) ORDER REFUNDS - TIMING: Could you respond on our ability to get a refund of the $1000 deposit. I've heard that the deposit can be fully refunded up until two weeks prior to the game shipping. I have also heard that the deposit is refundable until Williams provides final approval of the game. Will we be informed of the final approval with a grace period or will it be immediate with no ability to request a refund.
1b) ORDER REFUNDS - DESIGN: We do not have a lot of detail yet on the game. As information related to the game is released, will we be able to cancel our order if specific design changes are not to our liking. I've heard there was a period of time when refunds were honoroed by a recent startup. Maybe PPS can do something similar as we come up to speed on the game.
2) ORDER PORTABILITY: Could you respond on our ability to sell our order to another individual. I have no intent of doing this but the question has been raised. It would be good to hear an official response.
3) GOLD TONE TRIM: More detail here would be nice. IE: Brass, gold, plated, clear coated.
4) COLOR DMD: Will we have the ability to add Color DMD to our games? Will it be an easy task or will an aftermarket supplier be required to do something special for this game?
5) SHAKER: Since the original game was not designed to use a shaker, how will the shaker be implimented into the remake?
6) DMD ANIMATION: Will the animations be identical to the original? Will we see any new animations implemented in the remake?
7) SOFTWARE: Will the game software be modified to have native shaker support? Any other software changes from the original?
_8) INSERT LEDS: Are they color matched to the inserts or are the warm white like the GI? Will their brightness or color be adjustable in software? Will they be user replacable?

Quoted from yotaxi125:

Yeah, the 700 is actually sales tax. So I probably shot myself in the foot there, but I just thought I could make up for it a little by just swinging by PPS and picking it up. Just hurts the wallet (ouch!)

Quoted from Crash:

Then get out of the hobby.

Quoted from spfxted:

Ouch! Easy, Crash, easy....

Quoted from Crash:

Then get out of the hobby.

Quoted from iskidoo:

That's kind of crappy since some of us got in quicker than others but then were told days later that our credit cards won't be charged and to mail in checks instead. When asked when the credit would post back to the card the distributor said just go ahead and wait until the credit shows up and then mail the check, there's no rush. Of course the credit took over a week to even appear for some odd reason. Distributor didn't indicate anything about getting the check in as quickly as possible to get your place in the queue. I thought the queue was established during the inital pre-order not when the check that was requested later was cashed. Would have been great to know that info when the email went out requesting that pre-orders be converted to check.

Quoted from yotaxi125:

Hi Rick,Just received my invoice and was surprised to see that I will be charged shipping from Chicago. I was counting on picking up the machine from pps since I live locally since I will already be incurring 700 dollars in sales tax.I'm not sure if this is commonplace but I did think this was a bit unfair (btw I do appreciate the bias here) to get slapped with that shipping charge as I would normally have avoided such a charge from any other sale. Just thought I would ask for the rationale here.

Quoted from Guinnesstime:

That's a crappy double whammy. Shipping due to home location in CA and tax due to PPS having a presence in the state. That sucks!
In other news, if I pick up parts to the game unassembled, then put it together in Canada, am I charged import tax if I put "gift" on the bill of lading? This is all just theoretical but I also I heard you can get prescription drugs on the cheap up there and most things are made of ice. Also they have wacky mayors.