Rick,

When possible can you please make another post in the PPS forum showing any additional photos of the machine you might have. Thanks for the updates and for bringing back a Williams Classic for all to enjoy.

Mike

I don't recall reading that you're doing good go on......................

I think he did state the LEDs are native to their inserts, or thats how I read it but could be wrong.

"Answer on the LED's - YES, there will be software and hardware changes - this is a native LED architecture, not retrofitted to the existing WMS WPC design ..."

Wow, was this a hint for your possible second game? I know I'm fishing here lol

Maybe something like JJP did, removable on the apron. And yes please no lock bar holes or cheap flexible Playfields like someone else we know.

Thanks Rick for taking time from your extremely busy schedule to field some questions, now back to work I want to play already

And does excellent quality workmanship too

Going to meet him at the shop soon as Alex will be doing my spare LOTR armor package. I seen the work he did for MET, wow was very impressed.

Rick had stated the audio will be better so I can only assume yes.

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Personally I think the poor guy has answered just about everything and more then once too. What I'd like to see now is those additional photos of the Proto unit he has. Maybe they can get posted as a sticky with no replies so all can see the images right off the bat with having to sift through posts.

Question asked ---"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? "

Rick's answer -- "Answer on the LED's - YES, there will be software and hardware changes - this is a native LED architecture, not retrofitted to the existing WMS WPC design ... "

Here is a post from a fellow member who had test played the machine and his words describing it:

(member: Pinballphil)

OK, First I'm a little reluctant to even post since I'm selling these quickly without even advertising. I have been in the Home Arcade business full-time since 1978 and have never seen such a buzz about a new release before. I've been dealing with Chicago Gaming for 20 years. I was involved since the beginning of this project as well as their successful Arcade Legends game. My main business is home service calls and I am very busy in the Chicagoland area. I only say that because I am not a regular pinsider and don't really have time to get involved. I can offer periodical updates. I personally know the owner of the factory producing this game and I can say that they are a very reputable company that has been in business for over 100 years. They build many cabinets for many coin-op brands. I've even seen an antique trade stimulator that had their name stamped on the cabinet inside.

Now for the best news!! I just played the prototype yesterday. It is awesome! It plays just like the original with their new electronics. It's still early in the stages but it is a phenomenal copy of the original. It is running with Williams software and their own new electronics. I will say from a technician's view, the new system is incredible. It will make service so easy. Connectors for switches, no lamp or switch matrix, interchangeable processor/driver boards, a reliable cpu, a lot less wires. Did I say a lot less wires, I mean like hardly any! As for reliability, these surface mount LED's and components have improved so dramatically with cell phones that there is no reason to ever consider building a pinball the old way. Let me ask, who's worried about the bouncing of their cell phone in their pocket? I really think the vibration issue isn't an issue at all. As for the LED's, they look great! Their light fill the lenses completely, with a perfect hue and no strobing at all. The cabinet looks better than any repro I've seen. I'm not just saying that, I'd stake my 35 years in the industry on it.

I have a limited number of these LE beauties available. I am also offering extended warranty packages. I don't want to list my phone number but check out my website to find it or email me through pinside if you are interested.
Thanks for understanding and I will email updates to all my clients and try to post on pinside as I see the progression

I for one really don't believe in censorship and folks should be able to say their opinions, but with all this digging I have to go weed through, I could have been a archaeologist.

Maybe an admin could please clean up all non related posts to questions and answers.

DarkWizard you have a good point and concerns, like it was answered a LED should last approx 100,000 hours of continuous use meaning = we should be dead before the LED dies lol. However if something was to go wrong with them most likely it will show itself very quickly while still under warranty and a simple board swap might be in order. Beyond that if it does happen and your're right tech repairs can be a bit expensive but this is really no big deal change, maybe a fellow hobbyist that can do this work that is local to you will gladly help out in this situation and maybe make a day of it having lunch and playing pinball in the process. That would be my offer to anyone local to me

Making friends with common interest is always a good thing.

I might be mistaken on the time frame about this but I believe Rick had stated that if purchased from an authorized distributor the warranty was six months which applies only to the original purchaser and not transferrable.

Like always Lloyd, you're the voice of reason above all others. Glad your around!

Like always, thanks again Rick and really looking forward to getting my machine.

Of course not. Afterall why should he put it there especially since they are the ones reproducing them, paid all the licensing fee's that made it possible, gathered all the original Williams equipment to go fourth with the project, got CCC on board to do the woodwork again, made some advancement to board structures, sound system, decals,led lighting and most important of all: as of two weeks ago made it possible for you and others to now obtain a MM.

Yeah I can see your point.

I think the photo point was made clear here by Rick, at some point this weekend there should be some clear photos taken and posted. It's only Saturday morning give them a chance to wake up smell the coffee, greet their kids, talk with their spouses and maybe have some honeys do's to do and then head out to take some shots.

Deep breaths in and out, in and out...... ahhhh! I'm sure photos will be posted soon.

I'm sure if you had to bail for good reasons any reputable distributor/dealer wouldn't give a major stink over returning the deposit, after all it's really not going to be too hard to sell it as there is a waiting list and they may even make a little more profit at that point.

Rick,

Ignore is a great feature, also if any are easily misled by disinformation well then in the short time to come it'll be their loss not yours as I'm sure you will put fourth superior product that will be enjoyed by all who play it.

LMAO

That's no guarantee, maybe these folks were saving for a MM all along and now pulled the plug on a more reasonable option or perhaps many these folks might have not purchased any newer machines at all with the current selection available.

I don't see it as 8 million lost I see it as 8 million more invested into our hobby, just because it didn't go to Stern or JJP doesn't mean the cash was lost. It simply means we now have another company that will supply additional options for us to choose.

It doesn't mean that Jack or Gary would have had that cash anyway, they weren't getting my 8K.

Looks awesome, is there a backbox light panel that drops in there? If so is it also LEDs?

I believe this machine was already built when announced for deposit, was waiting on Roger Sharp's & Williams approval. So in all fairness he did announce when they had the prototype built. Now it was a matter of about how many we'll make and tweaking the products bug findings.

They can put candles underneath there for all I care, I just want a MM.

and if they are a little too bright, I'm ready.
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Let the games begin!

$10's and $20's in unmarked bills placed in non descript bags.

+1

Just looked at what transpired after his short prototype video posting.

viper001,

If you are going to quote people get the facts right first. My remark about the candles was in response to the asinine replies about the LED's in the machine and making light of the subject, nothing about build quality but if it makes you feel better I do expect high quality church type candles.

Two things come to mind here:

1 - Stop making this thread about yourself

2 - Reading is fundamental, try it some time.

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