The AULE's were never meant to be red they were always green. They are the same as the EC except they don't have the wooden apron. I know that machines 52-83 shipped mid October and they all have the new boards so were built late September on, not sure about the earlier numbers I have never heard anything about them. They may have gone straight to the bumper people though. I don't know anything about 84+ except that Mr Pinball will not be getting any more until later next year sometime. I have one coming that I am just waiting for customs to release, hoping to have it today or tomorrow!

I can see why it would piss you off but think if you were one of the people who bought from the old distributor (bumper) who took money for games and then folded. There are threads on the whole bumper saga so that is some important context to have in mind.

I think part of the challenge down here now is people will not buy unless the pin is here. Deposits will be a tough sell. Different market here now because of what bumper did.

Congrats it is a blast and you will love it. Mine is next to my TZ a well. I have found I don't play my TZ much anymore though!

Seems like they are finally getting everything figured out supply chain and lighting wise so they are putting them out faster. I know they did not have cabinets for a while but would not be surprised if they held off while they waited for the new boards.

They really are heavy. Normally with two people I don't have a problem getting a pin into my gamroom doorway which will just fit a pin with some careful maneuvering to make a corner. Between the weight and not wanting to mess up the sides of the cabinet this was by far the hardest pin I have moved into my gameroom. Worth it though!

They may well be shipping via air freight. To NZ the cost for air is only a bit more than sea so most people do air.