Amazing collection! Thx for sharing.

I'm curious as well... I'm running 1.01.

Mine is having the same issue with the ball going around the gate. Any solutions? Not sure if my ramp is too far right.

Hey Pinheads!

We just got our first AIQ premium and heard there is a great sound mod by @spider. I pm'd but haven't had a reply yet. Does anyone have a copy of the sound/music mod they can share?

-Snarf

Iron Man is a great game and one of the best simple fan layouts. You definitely need to complete the collection.

Enzo got worn out playing!

AB141D67-DED4-407E-AE79-9B65C67AE946 (resized).jpeg

I apologize if this question has been asked and answered a 100 times in this thread, but is there anyway to adjust the CM ramp to ensure more shots are made? I bought and installed the ramp fix mod, but RARELY do the shots make it all the way around. It's getting really frustrating...almost ruining the game experience for me. Any advise or help would be greatly appreciated. Joe

If you already have the CM ramp fix mod (Lexan piece or tdiddy 3d version - it should help immensely) there are a couple other things that can help.

Loosen all of the wireform mounting nuts and make sure the 2 prongs are inserted into the Ant-Man VUK and not resting on the top of it. Also make sure when you re-tighten that the assembly isn't stressed to go into place. If it is, something isn't aligning properly, start behind the CM ramp at the beginning of the wireform.

Clean and wax or use something like Wizard's Mist & Shine on the playfield and ramp/wireform assembly itself.

Do all of this and you should be ripping combos and going binary if your aim is good!

Ok, I'll try them all. Thanks again sir!

It sounds counterintuitive, but try lowering the flipper power a little bit. If any bounce is induced at the ramp, it causes rejects.

So with the July Stern of the Union Address I was looking for the 1.02.0 code update the new game owners are getting = NOPE !

The fact that 1.02 exists but hasn't been publicly released kind of suggests something is coming, beyond 1.02.

If you watch Dead Flip's Avengers youtube video you will see that even Keith doesn't go for that shot very often, from my perspective it's the hardest shot on the game to get right, it has to be 98% in the 'Sweet Spot' to get it. I've been working on my wire form as it likes to stick balls even if I do make the shot cleanly. The wire form has a couple of pinch points, it's bad enough it will trap two balls

CM Wire Form (resized).jpg

I had to pinch mine, as it would drop balls just past the tip of the lexan. Missed shots weren't the problem: it was landing in the same spot as if it fell out of the side and required glass removal.

If the ball is getting stuck in the wireform, the wireform is stressed and twisted - loosen nuts and check fitment everywhere or it needs replacing.

Also as I mentioned above - do the CM ramp 'mod' and the other things I list and the shot will be very smooth and repeatable with a good shot.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/official-avengers-infinity-quest-owners-thread-pinsiders-assemble/page/150#post-6370159

I think its deliberately meant to be like that. If you think about Captain Marvel she isn't always around!

To improve it make sure the ball exit of the initial ramp is 180 degrees straight into the loop. On two games I have- I had to undo the bolt at the back and push the wireform back- this helped hugely. Also check that the entry ball guides are as pressed far apart as you can make them, especially the one near the post. (thanks the KED for the info on this btw), and a regular wax of the ramp doesn't hurt. Also make sure that the second switch on the habitrail still works with the ball at speed, again on two games I had to bend the switch out slightly.

Neil

has anyone outside of the US had a replacement subway mech for the premium/LE? Pretty much all the initial LE's/Premiums in the UK have broken subway mechs from last year and the distributor seems to have trouble getting the mechanisms, (my games are actually ok just a few others with this issue).

Neil.

Dear Neil, I have received a replacement subway in France during the month of April. All my problems are gone since.

Duplicate

They'll come back - stern hasn't changed the design of the mech at all yet.

You are certainly right. However, I note on the remplacement item more generous welds than on my older one and I never had again two balls stuck in the tunnel. Perhaps it's just me, but my machine was an early build (09-14-2020).

My first replacement mech broke down a few days after installation. My second replacement had been ok for now but only had it a few weeks. They didn't look that much different to me, and Stern said they haven't changed anything, so time will tell.

Thanks for the additional info on this. I can assure everyone that I have done all of the above, and then some and I honestly beleive my wire form is not correct. When I removed it (the first time) it was so bound up it was hard to remove it, it sprung away into another galexy it was so pre-loaded. That tells me that when the wires were loaded into the weld jig something wasn't correct. I have reached out to Stern twice now and haven't gotten a reply, not sure if Eddie Yates is on an extended vacation, but he seems to want to avoid me.

When reinstalling it I've tried tweaking it to minimize the pre-load condition, but it's still there which makes total sense if it was welded incorrectly. If I don't hear back from Stern by the end of this week I'm taking matters into my own hands. There has to be some allowable for manufacturing tolernances, especially welding as things will move slightly, but this thing is way way off.

Personally I wouldn’t use a plastic protector. I always use Cliffys shooter lane protector. It’s metal and it works great. Best of all, if doesn’t affect the skill shots on my games. It’s a little higher in cost but it will last much longer and work as intended.

Yeah, my original CM wireform broke a weld where it connects by the flipper. I contacted my distributor ZMeny at FlipNOut Pinball and I had my replacement in just over a week.

The original was more 'sprung' than the replacement and that may have caused the weld to break. Both actually worked fine, but a little loosening and readjusting along with my DIY 'Lexan Fix' have made the CM shot shoot great!

Just received notification from Stern my replacement wire form is on the way, that's good news !

Keeping the ramp and wires clean helps. I also was able to stabilize the pin on the entry ramp by filling the gap with a wedge of post rubber, that is in this thread a couple months ago. I got mine working really well when it’s fresh and clean. I find the entire game shoots better with a good wipe down every 4-5 hours of game play. It’s a lot of work but worth it for the difference in shot making.

If anyone is looking to join the club, I just listed my AIQ Prem with a ton of mods in the market place.

For those who got the topper and was disappointed by the gem colors being a bit washed out. I have something you should try. Look up color correction gel light filter sheets from amazon (10.99)and they made a huge improvement in color. very simple to add the… just remove the three screws on the front, cut roughly 1”x 1” squares and use clear tape and stick them on the backside. some before and after pictures. Let me know what you think

719B6396-0924-42BE-98BC-80FB5E30387F (resized).jpeg

A2A3EFA9-8C77-428B-9AE4-7A454C16A954 (resized).png

C0F3B0CB-D9B4-4A99-BD8F-55C2179C55DC (resized).jpeg

Hit a major scoring bug tonight. Had two Avengers fully powered up, and others at different levels. Got a Mystery Award to collect an Avenger and it gave me Iron Man, which was the last one to qualify so Black Order was now ready. Hit the scoop and it gave me 500K “collected” points for every Avenger. Thanks for nothing.

I don't have the factory AIQ topper, but I did use gel sheets to colorize several inserts on my Deadpool and they look great!

2 questions my friends.
Will there ever be any more toppers available? First time I’m thinking of getting a topper.
Also wondered if the armor is there just for looks, or does it actually prevent (in time) cabinet fade from where sweaty hands rest? This is my first stern and first pin where I can add accessories. I got the art blades. Love those.

Cabinet fade/wear around the flippers was a thing for sure in the 90's and early 2000's, I haven't seen it on recent Stern's though to be honest. That additional material on the armour is very much for the theory of wear protection though... beyond sweat it can help with dings or scratches from rings or long nails too. I was checking out the AIQ armour today and was disappointed with it being black to be honest, I didn't find it much of an upgrade. I'd rather add something powder coated personally, check in with Robertstone0407 for options, you'd have to do lockdown bar, hinges and legs too mind you.

I hadn't heard whether AIQ was getting more toppers but I have noticed that Stern has been committing to more accessories for past sold out ones, so hopefully more will come to stem the tide on the aftermarket mark up we've seen going on.

Cointaker shows them available, shipping now. I’m sure other distros have them as well.

Accessories Assemble! Cointaker Topper came in today and just installed. Its not super impressive, but when I have an LE I like to get everything. Shooter rod is cooler than the topper. Now waiting on my Stranger Things Topper from them as well.

20210709_010149239_iOS (resized).jpg

Another question. Haha. Placing an order soon for new rubber.
Has anybody ordered a Titan kit for AIQ? Are the stern post sleeves always tapered slim? Just looking at them through the glass they look standard, but I guess they do look a little thicker up too. Is slim tapered always the safe bet when ordering for stern. Also manual lists 7 post sleeves but I only see 6. I thought maybe I was missing one near upper pop bumper, but looks like every picture I see of this game there is no post there.

Got my LE Dec 21st-ish a week later my subway mech broke. Contacted my disty and cc'd Pablo, not expecting a response until after new years, but they both responded and mech was sent straight away. Still took 5 or 6 weeks to get to me (almost the norm for NZ)...been fine ever since.

Thanks bud. Just ordered!
I’m like a kid in a candy store with this pin. I need to calm down. I can’t help it, it’s my first NIB!

The posts are indeed tapered slim. I suggest ordering red and blue for those, and using them to match artwork colors as needed. I definitely recommend the low bounce flippers: standard Titans had balls bouncing over the flippers during multiball. I started with blue, but I'm liking red better. I'm happy with clear on the slings. The star post on the left outlane has made it slightly easier to save, but it still likes to drain: I don't feel like I'm cheating. Those take 5/16 rubber. Don't forget the silicone playfield washer for that.

Titan's purple is great in my MMR, but looks out of place in AIQ. Superband's purple is better in this game, and is what I have on the upper flipper.

20210708_233124 (resized).jpg

At least for tonight, Earth is no longer in peril!

IMG_1016 (resized).JPG

IMG_1023 (resized).JPG

IMG_1022 (resized).JPG

IMG_1012 (resized).JPG

Is the topper worth it for the added mode? Just got mine in and haven’t installed it yet, might end up selling cause I haven’t heard anything about the mode. Figured this was the best place to ask.

I just got word my topper is in stock now and picking it up on Monday.

Personal opinion is that it's a lot of money for an extra multiball mode, considering the topper is just a graphic and 6 LEDs... I have an LE and wanted it until I saw the price.

I built my own for ~$60 and a few hours of my time. Obviously it doesn't have an extra multiball mode, but it does tie into the gauntlet gems and lights up the corresponding gem as they light up.

IMG_0206 (resized).JPG

Here's the rules for the Topper Mode:

http://tiltforums.com/t/avengers-infinity-quest-rulesheet/6740#heading--gemmania

So both Soul Gem quest and Black Order did this to me last night in the same game. Lots of level ups, but got the min "collected" bonus for every Avenger. Anyone else seeing this? It's not every game but not sure what triggers it.

Hmmm, I've literally played AIQ thousands of times now and have not had this happen.

What code are you running?

Joined the club this evening, KnockerPTSD I ended up with your old machine, it has found its way back to the Hammer