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Quoted from NoQuarters:I'd be in on a Mexican themed pin that has Mariachi Band music !!!
I would love a coco pin.
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Quoted from Honch:They're fighting a losing battle. Embrace the progress of technology because its not going to stop.
People still appreciate art, which pinball machines are.
It is a great thing if young people and women get more interested there will be more pinball for everyone.
Quoted from PinMonk:Hello, LotR Spike edition!
I´ll take one without the spike crap, a lcd screen and similar theme integration as the hobbit.
While you´re at it, brush up the artwork abit.
Quoted from Whysnow:I dont care on a personal level 1 bit. Pinball is a hobby to talk about.
As an outsider on a business level, it seems really apparent to me that Stern is obviously paying attention to JJP/Spooky/CGC and correctly so as they are taking potential $ out of the pinball buyer market.
OFc they are.
Would stern have lcd screens today, if not for jjp?
This is a good thing for all pinball enthusiasts.
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Quoted from drfrightner:I think you meant to say insanely brilliant which I would actually agree with you!! Thank you! Here some pics of T2.
Stern right now is a ship without a rudder. They might finally be letting all the negative reviews, pressure from other pinball companies, and decrease in sales impact their thought process. They're looking for home runs like Metallica, Ghostbusters and ACDC. You don't get them with a barrow black knight, Black Knight was a waste of their time because home buyers wouldn't touch that... I think maybe they overreached with Beatles thinking the #1 rated band of all-time a game based on their music will sell with little to no effort put into the game. I think what they learned is what I already knew Beatles and pinball isn't a match, especially at 8 to 25k. Deadpool is not a huge seller, nice game though, but its not based on the movie, and doesn't feature a rated R mode. If they're looking for a next home run you need a title that both the public home buyer/entertainment center and the pinball buyer can both get behind.
Music pins there is only a few that make sense... Queen, Ozzy, M Crew, I personally think Beastie Boys would ring up the sales.
On the movie side, doing a new Adams Family I think might work, or a movie based on a comedy like Caddyshack, Animal House, Blues Brothers, or even work towards Matrix. How about this wild card go back and do the Terminator series with the color screen.
They need to do something big... say what you want about JJP but their themes right now are all grand slams, Toy Story, Guns N Roses and Wonka.
Stern is falling behind and JJP is ramping up! It's getting very interesting.
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Agree with most, besides the beatles. Loved the artwork on that, but i'm not paying overprice for a spiked seawitch 2.
If jjp did beatles it would have been an awesome machine.
At the moment i really hope stern continues with crap titles, so they dont have the chance to fuck up more stuff like the beatles.
For now jjp does everything better, but the clearcoat.
If stern wants back in the game go back to sam-system and start out by doing an awesome led-screen assisted revamp on lord of the rings, with as good integration as jjp hobbit.
If they chooze even worse quality, it really doesnt matter what their crap machine costs, since no one will buy anyway.
Well maybe they are aiming for the pile on wallmart next to 1up?
Quoted from John_I:Funny how so many people just can't separate from the idea of a product that is not made for them. This product is not for the collectors on pinside
I´m just seriously interested. Who is this machine for?
The only thing i hear around here, that made even marginal sense is that it is designed for children wards in hospitals and such.
That may actually be a valid point. The same with youth centers and the likes.
I can see some sense in this, but only if the quality on said products is absolutely stellar.
I´m sceptical.
Quoted from JoshPA:As long as these sell for $999 I think it's great. They are going to be $999... right?
Still for most an expensive care-less christmas toy.
Quoted from jwilson:How is a NORMAL PERSON supposed to know a Star Wars Pro even EXISTS and can be bought by someone who isn't a professional operator?
You think any normal person would Shell 4K without checking reviews, available options etc?
How stupid Do you and Stern really think people are?
At that suggested price, i would almost loose hope in human intelligence, if they sell more then 20 machines.
Quoted from Thunderbird:We are talking about accounting 101. What more should be cut from a table to get the price point lower to $3k and still stay in business? Balance is more important than cutting prices even lower. I’m all for lowest price possible, but there comes a point. $4k seems to be a magic point to still maintain profitability and table goodies. Lower, means even less, which would not be appealing.
There are other manufactures that are way over priced on their product, but don’t think Stern is one of them, unless you bring up the Beatles debacle. Lol! Yes, all prices could be $500 lower on different models for sure.
I agree.
What could be left out out and still have a fun and acceptable pinball experience, which Will keep you around and coming back for more?
It`s called the PRO version.
IF the coindoor cost 1k to include, you may remove it for a homeversion, otherwise i think the PRO is it.
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