OP

Quoted from Rokablly:

Thank you all, I really do appreciate all your input, advice and recommendations.
My son (7 next month) has only played MM twice and loved it however I wasn't so keen on it other than it being ranked #1. Then MMR came out so I kept it under consideration because he loved it or I should say he loved watching me play it hoping I'd explode the castle. Now I'm also realistic because it probably could have been any pin and he still would have loved it as long as it also did something cool.
I used to own a CFTBL (before my son was even conceived) and bought it strictly for the theme, artwork, reviews, and the game room I was putting together (I had never played pin before). Out of all the games I had I really enjoyed learning how to play it and seeing myself get better and better till unfortunately I had to sell it all. Now another CFTBL is hard to find in the condition that I'd prefer with mods, etc. within my price range. Not to mention trusting the seller and worrying about its age and possible issues down the road.
Last week I saw GB and new immediately that its theme, artwork, etc. is something I wouldn't mind playing or having in my house and I know my son will love playing it too and not just watch me play. Yes he's seen the movie and loves it, the theme song, the GB game on the iPad, etc. So if I'm going to spend that kind of money, GB Premium (with the shaker motor) seems like the right choice and if there is a problem with the code I may or may not even be able to notice and I would hope I would be notified of any code updates in the future from Stern or from where I purchase it.
No he won't get it on his birthday but he doesn't even know it exists so he'll lose his mind just the same when he sees the pictures on his birthday. Then when it does arrive he'll lose his mind all over again. Double surprise!
I'm pretty sure my mind is made up because I'm already looking forward to installing a color DMD.