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All mods ordered! So cool. Glad PB did this for us Alien fans!
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Quoted from Rdoyle1978:https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinball-brothers-alien-remake-owners-club/page/300#post-7802965
Note that my photos are plugged into the WRONG port in those photos. You want to go one further back (I think it’s in the middle). Someone corrected me a few posts below
Thank you! I emailed pinball brothers and they got back to me. They will be running some more beacons for the topper so will be able to order on their website. So that’s cool.
Quoted from calprog:All mods ordered! So cool. Glad PB did this for us Alien fans!
where did you order mods from?
Quoted from Oneangrymo:where did you order mods from?
Will PB offer any sort of discount on the new items to existing owners?
Where are the inner blades? Are these art blades? They are supposed to be in the new game version so where is the option for buying those separately?
Sydney
Quoted from PeterG:Where do you get one in europe? Only pbusa seems to be the webshop?
Yeah I'm trying to find out the situation for Australia too - with the toppers so limited I kind of want to order one sooner rather than later. 
Quoted from Hershmeister:Will PB offer any sort of discount on the new items to existing owners?
No
Quoted from Lethal_Inc:Where are the inner blades? Are these art blades? They are supposed to be in the new game version so where is the option for buying those separately?
Exclusive to the Ripely version
Hedared
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:Where can you order the beacon lights?
You can get the beacons on Amazon. If any SV owners want a set wired up, plug and play, working just like the lv, just reach out.
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Quoted from Utesichiban:I am not opposed to lower prices across this board for this hobby. That would be a good thing for everyone and the hobby in general. That isn't the issue here, IMO. This isn't a new release or game, though. Big difference.
For a model of how companies should handle these type of situations, see Chicago Gamings enhancements to the original MMr's. That is how you do it while keeping your previous customers whole.
You're crazy. It's a premium hobby/interest and you need to understand it's not always about value/cost. It is what it is so accept it or find a less expensive/different hobby. You just pay what it costs because you love it.. Get over it FFS and please shutup now. Thank god you're not into car mods (my other hobby as well as RC planes), if you think pinball is lose money/value!
Quoted from Utesichiban:I've said my last on this issue. I know some don't like it but one thing I have noticed in this hobby is a tendency for many to just accept anything these manuacturers do or poor customer service with little complaint.
I guess on the heels of Sterns Stranger Things move, I just got to the point where I have had enough. Yes, I am admittedly a bit salty and cynical about this hobby right now so my apologies to those on the board that have remained civil.
I love Alien which is why I still have the game. I just wish PB was doing more to acknowledge the issue I've raised and do something for the loyalty of those who supported them a lot earlier.
Good!
Quoted from Lermods:You can get the beacons on Amazon. If any SV owners want a set wired up, plug and play, working just like the lv, just reach out.
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I don't think we know that these will fit within the new topper yet.
Quoted from Hershmeister:Will PB offer any sort of discount on the new items to existing owners?
I think these are the discount prices for existing owners. Who else would be buying them?
Wonder what this means regarding the topper?
• Individually controlled tubes in the backboard - interactive with game modes
Looking at the picture I can't really tell. I'm assuming maybe they are just referring to LED strips.
Quoted from Zablon:Wonder what this means regarding the topper?
• Individually controlled tubes in the backboard - interactive with game modes
Looking at the picture I can't really tell. I'm assuming maybe they are just referring to LED strips.
These tubes..
Screenshot_20231018_084659_Chrome (resized).jpgQuoted from Lermods:You can get the beacons on Amazon. If any SV owners want a set wired up, plug and play, working just like the lv, just reach out.
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How do you know those would fit with the topper? It seems beacons are different in sizes?
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Quoted from Optimiser:Get over it FFS and please shutup now.
If you dont have something nice to say....
Quoted from Rager170:How do you know those would fit with the topper? It seems beacons are different in sizes?
Oh, I did t mean to imply they would be for the topper, just a separate stand alone. Don’t beacons come with the topper?
Quoted from Pinball-Cruiser:I don't think we know that these will fit within the new topper yet.
Dont beacons have to come with the topper? What will lv owners do if the beacons they have don’t fit the topper? I think the ones I linked to are similar to what the lv has, but you are right that we don’t know.
Quoted from Lermods:Oh, I did t mean to imply they would be for the topper, just a separate stand alone. Don’t beacons come with the topper?
No, LV owners have to transfer their existing ones to the topper. It comes with caps on where they go.
Quoted from Lermods:Dont beacons have to come with the topper? What will lv owners do if the beacons they have don’t fit the topper? I think the ones I linked to are similar to what the lv has, but you are right that we don’t know.
From what ive looked at, I ahve not seen any that resemble the shape/size of what come with the LV.. I have the apron mod and have been hesitant to put the upgraded ones in as they really do not look nearly as good as the stock LV beacons.
Quoted from Rager170:From what ive looked at, I ahve not seen any that resemble the shape/size of what come with the LV.. I have the apron mod and have been hesitant to put the upgraded ones in as they really do not look nearly as good as the stock LV beacons.
I think you are in the minority there. I (and many others) absolutely hate those short/muted LV beacons lol. In fact, they look REALLY bad on that topper. Just my opinion though.
Quoted from Zablon:For that price that topper just isn't doing it for me. Maybe seeing a video of it in action would sway me.
My feelings as well. Plus, I really like the taller, brighter beacons (not the stock LV ones), and I think those will look proportionally out of place. The smaller ones in the photos look fine. It's a nice-looking sculpt, but I'm taking a pass.
Quoted from Zablon:I think you are in the minority there. I (and many others) absolutely hate those short/muted LV beacons lol. In fact, they look REALLY bad on that topper. Just my opinion though.
Yea maybe. I love the short ones. The big ones look really ugly and awkward to me. When I received teh replacements from Evolution mods, I laughed and said, nope! not putting these in.
Granted, I still havent even had time to install my apron lol.
Quoted from Rager170:I just dont see how anyone could think the bigger ones look nicer lol.
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Well to be fair, those aren't the ones people are getting aftermarket. They have smaller bases (like the LV), but larger domes.
Hey all, I pinged PB to ask about the code release. Nothing in stone, but the plan is to release the code before the Ripley versions ship in mid-November. They should be announcing more info shortly.
Overall good news
And....no, I didn't ask if there are Ripley scenes by Sigourney Weaver in the new video assets. I'm not a push your luck kind of guy.
Quoted from Zablon:Well to be fair, those aren't the ones people are getting aftermarket. They have smaller bases (like the LV), but larger domes.
Yea I guess I just like squatted down and not as big. Oh well, to each their own.
Also, figure if you use bigger ones with the topper, will it block part of the topper? or even fit?
Ottawa, ON
Quoted from Rager170:Yea I guess I just like squatted down and not as big. Oh well, to each their own.
Also, figure if you use bigger ones with the topper, will it block part of the topper? or even fit?
Then, there's this.. 
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Wow! 
I just got my LV 3 weeks ago (second owner) and I promised my wife I would halt pinball purchases for awhile. How did this sit under the radar for so long? The mini-screen looks like a must buy - not sure how I'm gonna make her understand "must buy". Alien sculpt is a maybe - I'm not unhappy with the one already included and it's hard to appreciate the new one in the pictures. Toppers are so out of control with cost - I agree - would like to see video first. But wow! New toys and new CODE! (also new Rush code and Ultraman code all within few days - my machines are going to be so happy - thank you Pinball Gods)
By the way, am I the only one upset there is a Ripley version at a cheaper price point? Oh well, I'll put a set of Lumalegz on my Alien and that should help it hold value . . .
Quoted from Rager170:I just dont see how anyone could think the bigger ones look nicer lol.
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yea sorry, I do not think it looks better than the LV beacons at all.
Quoted from Threetreys:By the way, am I the only one upset there is a Ripley version at a cheaper price point?
Oh lordy....
Quoted from Rager170:I just dont see how anyone could think the bigger ones look nicer lol.
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Those are ugly. Here’s the one I linked to on my game. Perfect size and shape, lights up the room. We really just need to know the diameter of the ones on the LV.
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Quoted from Lermods:Those are ugly. Here’s the one I linked to on my game. Perfect size and shape, lights up the room.
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I like those better. Id say they are closer to looking like the LV ones.
Quoted from Lermods:Those are ugly. Here’s the one I linked to on my game. Perfect size and shape, lights up the room.
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Looks a lot more like the ones on the loader in the movie, for sure.
Quoted from Lermods:Those are ugly. Here’s the one I linked to on my game. Perfect size and shape, lights up the room. We really just need to know the diameter of the ones on the LV.
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Those are definitely the best looking ones, now if they just the topper.
Quoted from Lermods:Those are ugly. Here’s the one I linked to on my game. Perfect size and shape, lights up the room. We really just need to know the diameter of the ones on the LV.
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Where can I get one of these if I cannot get official ones for my Ripley's?
Anyone know what exactly you get in the playfield beacon kit? If it’s just domes with some strobing, not sure how that will look, might be cool, but would have to see it. I can get some small beacons like the one I pictured, maybe half the size. Was thinking maybe just one in the back right might work. These would be too tall to put on the yutani plastic by the flippers.
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