Glad you're finally getting the chance to own and play one. It's really an immersive pin and one of the best in my collection. The mood and atmosphere of the gameplay will really pull you in. Have fun brutha!

Ditto on everything you said Aurich. The best 1-2 punch in the movie industry, right up there with Star Wars and Terminator. After the originals and the sequels, the other ones mentioned lost it's punch but still good entertainment.

You're going to love it. The shots, atmosphere, sound, the toys, really pulls you into the Alien Universe. I love mine and I'm so happy I got one. Sometimes I don't play it...I just go downstairs to look at it. Just put MK6spin (Mark) apron on it and it just pumped it up to the next level.

TWIN POWER!!!

YOU SECURE THAT SHIT HUDSON!!!

I always wanted to get those beacons for my Heighway version of Alien. I ordered the LE, but I was only able to get the standard version and we'll just leave it at that.

I would be interested if something could be worked up.

I'm going to ask a silly question, so bear with me.

Even though I don't own a PB version of Alien, I do own the Heighway version and still follow this thread even before this newest update. I was able to get one from Melissa and Cointaker only because an owner backed out of his purchase, so I was able to purchase his regular version, even though I was on the list for the LE.

So my question is this. Will this new Ellen update be available for us original Heighway version of this pin?? If so, how do I update my pin??

I've been reading all of the posts and see the bickering. At least you guys have the Alien version with multiple upgrades and software updates. I bought some mods for it (especially from Mageek, so thank you sir), but the other mods made I had to pass on because the mod makers informed me they did not know if the mods would fit or work on my Heighway version.

Anyway, I'm hoping this new update with work with my Heighway version. I recall when PB first announced they were making this pin they stated they wanted to appease and help out anybody who was screwed by Heighway pinball by fulfilling the orders first promised by them, as well as putting in some adjustments (such as the hypersleep ball lock, etc), so I'm really hoping PB Brothers don't forget about us Heighway owners as well.

Love this pin, so I'm hoping I can enjoy this new update as well along with the PB owners.

Thank you sir. I kinda knew I was going to get kicked in the groin on the answer, but at least I had to ask.

Thanks again for the quick reply.

Thank you for finding this video and posting it.

I currently have the Heighway version and I noticed the flasher up in the top right corner of the game, which my HW version does not have.

I decided to trade my HW version in to get the PB version. I just love the overall looks of this game and the added touch, including the new code with Ripley in the video among other things.

I'm going to miss the lighted side boards of the HW version and the cabinet itself is rock solid, but the small screen on the playfield I rarely noticed while playing which, I know, is odd.

But I figured HW is no longer in business and I heard PB has fantastic customer support, which is a HUGE plus in regards to helping me fix the pin in case something happens. Everybody I talked to said the earlier versions of the PB did have some issues, but the later versions has been rock solid. My HW version has been really good though and hasn't given me any problems, so it just boils down to what version you want to have.

Plus, I'm a topper guy and I LOVE that topper and had to include it in my order with Zach and FlipNOut pinball, so thanks again Zach. We're both topper bruthas from different muthas.

GET AWAY FROM HER YOU BITCH!! LOL Never gets old.

Can't speak for the PB version (since I currently own the HW Version) but Alien is the best theme integration of any pin I own IMO. The sounds, lights, shots and overall feel of the pin just screams the Alien universe. I'm a HUGE Alien fan, so I would be the harshest critic of this pin but I just couldn't find anything wrong with it. It's so immersive I had this one player come to my house and refuse to play the pin because the immersion scared him (true story). That's saying something.

I'm getting the Ripley version as well, so I thought the same thing you did. However, a buddy of mine has a PB version and he calmed all of my fears. He stated the first runs of Alien was buggy and were "turds" (his words, not mine), but since then PB fixed all of the problems and has excellent customer service stating his second PB Alien pin runs and plays like a charm.

The only way my Alien would leave my game room was if I was updating the older one because it's a keeper for me.

Same here. I ordered from Zach as well and I’m suppose to get the loader translite as soon as they are printed. I love both translites, but I prefer the loader version because it features such an iconic scene from the movie. Zach said the early buyers of Ridley would get both for free, which is awesome.

I traded my Heighway version of Alien for this version. Both versions were great and the only way I would have made the trade was to get another alien because I love it that much. Awesome theme for me.

Good question and no foul here.

It was a tough decision, but I think at the end of the day I decided to get a version of the alien pin from a company that was still around and they sound like they have excellent customer service as well. I’m not the brightest crayon in the box in regards to fixing pinball machines and it kinda gives me a piece of mind going the other way in regards to parts as well. Maybe it’s my imagination, but the PB’s version seems to shoot faster. I liked the ball lock on the hypersleep shot and the magnet grab on the PB versionas well, but again it’s more of a personal reference than a game changer.

The Heighway version’s cabinet was built like a tank (which made it heavier) and the lighted cabinet looked sweet, but the deal I got also included the topper as well. The extra painted sculpts look better in person and the new code is pretty nice. At the end of the day I broke even and I’m very happy with my decision. Besides, this was the only way the Alien pin would have left my game room was if I replaced it because I LOVE this game.

You will definitely have the money in the bank if you sold JJP POTC.

You'll love Alien, especially if you're like me you loves the franchise. I had some people over to play pinball recently and one guy refused to play the pin. He told me the movies scared the crap out of him and he does not want to even get close to the pin.

I know what you mean on the wife thing. It doesn't bother my wife in the least bit, but my twin brother's wife frowns on the idea of him getting EHOH pin because of the cleavage My brother is a deacon at his church and she's afraid of company coming over and seeing the CCs (cartoon cleavage)

We don't get it, but happy wife/happy life I guess

That's what she said! Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I ordered my ER Alien version before the end of the year and was told you would get both translites. When I received the pin, it only came with one. I checked with my distributor (Zach) and he said PB ran short of the power loader one, but would still honor the promise of giving both versions of the translite to the original buyers.

So far nothing. I even checked with PB and they stated they was going to check with "Shaun" to see how they would deal with the matter, but it's been a couple of weeks now and still no word.

It makes me wonder what really happened to the power loader translite. I remember when it was first shown to the public some pinsiders complained they didn't like it, thus probably forcing the hand of PB to change it to appease the few who complained. Personally, I liked the power loader one and now it seems I may never see it on my pin.

Whatzup my fellow Alien lovers.

Just wanted to make a post to anyone waiting on the power loader translite with Pinball Brothers.

Received an email from PB asking about the power loader translite I didn’t receive when my Ellen Ripley edition was delivered. I was advised by PB they did not forget and will be shipping out all of the translites, including the topper and other mods, in the next (2) weeks and we should be receiving word from the distributors from which you placed your orders thru shortly after that time.

I always try to show some patience, but I received a “supposed” email from FedEx the next day after I received the email from PB stating they are holding an oversea package for me since they could not deliver at my residence because no one was home at 9:00 am to receive the package in order to pay a $1.99 delivery charge. They even sent a picture of the box, but the picture was too blurry for me to read who shipped the item to me. I got pretty excited and almost fell for it.

I found it odd for several reasons…
(1) My wife was home at that delivery time and she stayed no one came to our house at all.
(2) They wanted my name and address, along with a delivery time and of course my card number. Why would they want my name and address when that should have been listed on the box already?
(3) When I tried to contact FedEx, they wanted my shipping number. When I typed in the number, their system didn’t recognize it.
(4) I called my distributor (Zach at FlipNOut Pinball) and told him about the situation. He informed me PB will always ship the items to him instead, stating they would not necessarily know the names of the customers who purchased the pins directly from him. In the end I erased the email, so I just wanted to make someone else aware of this.

Super impressed with PB so far, being I traded my Heighway version to get the ER version. They always promptly answer my emails and are super nice in their response as well.

Can’t wait to get the topper and beacons to put the crowning accomplishment on top of the pin. I think it will really “put it over the top” (no pun intended) and I can’t wait to see how it interacts with the gameplay.

Same problem, except mine was the right hand sling. The facehugger hung so low the ball would hit it and I was afraid it would eventually cause one of the legs to snap off. I found the one screw that you had pictured, but I never could find the nut that would secure it.

I had to rig mine in a jiffy, so I just took a heavy duty zip tie to it and attached it and its working great until I can find the proper nut to attach it.

Well crap, maybe that's why I couldn't locate it!

Thank you Sir!

I ran a zip tie from where the screw was originally placed to the metal bracket nearby that had a small screw hole in it. Sorry, I can't post pictures now because I'm at work.

However, last night while playing the pin I noticed the facehugger drop down low again and was getting hit by the ball, so unfortunately the fix I made may not work that well. Have to look at it again today when I get off from work.

Couldn't fool with it too much last night because of the bad storms we had traveling thru my area.

Naw, that's why you have one in your game room so you can blast the crap out of those aliens.

I did have a visitor come to my house to play some pinball and he actually refused to get near the machine, stating it scared the crap out of him.

HUGE Alien fan and I can't wait to watch this movie. That scene with all of those facehuggers busting thru that door and chasing people down......HOLY SHIT!!!

They said the same thing to me about a month ago

Interesting to see if you get your full order, but here's hoping you do to at least give others hope in getting the topper. It would at least brighten my hopes that a topper was shipped to the states and some pinsider was able to get one.

My distributor told me he spoke with PB and their going to contact upper management to see how they could help correct the problem with the toppers being shipped. Man what a mess this has become.