My wife would kill me lol

I know though, I think even Joe is willing to work with buyers on certain terms. WOZ was quite the purchase for me along with other non-pinball related purchases last year, just can't do it right now, kids you know...believe me though, I do wish circumstances were different.

This game is so good the future of pinball will be decided. A great shooter's game with HD monitor and Pindemption option. If this can't break out of the home collector market nothing will do imo.

Wish I had stayed on Smaug during multiball to see it clearly, but you do get a glimpse at :05 in my second clip.

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinballstar-hobbit-party-report-pics-video/page/2#post-2310151

Was so much going on (in a good way) that I just frankly got distracted and my videos aren't that great.
Got home and realized I hadn't taken any decent still shots at all. Doh!

The game looks better and better
I like the new green coloums and the improvement of Smaug with teeth and spikes.
And there are 4 new Spotlights, very nice.

But for me the back of the PF is very dark with the green coloums.
There could be some extra lights (in green?)

Im just curious Joe, are you going to be at the Texas Pinball Festival ? I would like to meet you in person some time.

Link goes to mobile site just FYI. Remove the "m." off the front to fix.

Anybody get even a faint glimmer of hope on a production/shipping date?

No. I asked Jack himself - and he knows better. "When we have all the parts received" was the answer.

I've never asked before and I won't ask again. It's done when the truck delivers it.

Any updates on any new playfield additions or changes? How did it play any new code etc. . . . Also anyone take anymore photos or video?

does Smaug eat and/or spit out balls yet?

Pretty sure this is not going to happen.

Wow! I just dealt with Joe for the first time,asking about MMR .
This guy needs to be cloned ASAP!
Super nice guy,knows his sh&t about pinball.
If any you guys are going to buy a Hobbit,Woz or MMR do yourself a favor and talk to Joe .

Amazing customer service.
Pinballstar is the way to go.
Thanks Joe.

I can't say enough about Joe, Jack or Jimmy - VIP treatment all the way, it was a great pleasure being at the event and they're definitely making awesome things happen. I apologize for not getting more pics and video myself, I was a bit apprehensive to share all the amazing things I was witnessing first hand... Had my tripod & everything. I was a bit in shock to say the least. Jack was willing to go into plenty of detail but I was afraid to just shove a camera in his face without asking first - and everything happened so quick...

Ditto - I just wish I was able to pull my ass away from the games to talk to Joe some more. D'oh.

You know how to reach me when you're ready to set up another pin at a hospital, Joe. Such a gratifying experience in Pittsburgh last year and I'm anxious to do it again.

I may give you a call. While the two there didn't catch my interest enough to warrant a purchase, I'd like to talk about being in the loop for upcoming titles.

Great time Joe, thanks for the fun. And to everyone else, Joe is super awesome to deal with--buy with confidence!

Met Joe one time. Super nice guy. See ya May 1st.

Hey - that's fine and better than a kick in the nutbag at this point. As long as things are moving forward and we at least see some form of assembly this year. 3 years between announcement and delivery is a looooong time......

To all the route ops who may read this, for the love of god turn that volume up! Games tend to lose their fun/replayability when you can't hear the damn thing.

No video of gameplay? Not saying the pics and small clips aren't appreciated but man I was hoping for a filmed full game.

I have only talked to Joe on the phone, but he's a great guy. My Hobbit purchase was through Joe, as will be any other NIB I purchase in the future.

There are a few short vids - better than nothing. It would be nice if JJP would let us know when the completed pin will be available for playing and viewing/recording. At an upcoming Expo would be great - and it would be good to have someone from JJP do a game feature/mode walkthrough - Keith?

There is a lot to showcase - the music, modes, Smaug toy voice, the attract mode, LCD book, lance, design considerations and implementation decisions, etc.

I have an AMH ordered from Joe and I wish I had ordered my MMR. Congrats on the fundraiser!

I would love to have seen more videos but based in what I have heard videos are not helping those who have not played it. Must see and play it your yourself.

was it any different than the hobbit I played at IAAPA??

Yes, definitely. The game I played yesterday had the most up-to-date code (approximately 50% complete, per Jack), Smaug had teeth, the columns were green and the revised playfield art was fully integrated. IAAPA still displayed the old art (Smaug above the Lonely Mountain). Trust me when I say that videos do not do this pin justice. The sound alone makes it a "must see" in person. It's that fun!

Come on Captain - don't be so hard on the pin. It can't be 'that' bad ...

Joe come up to Pintastic this summer. We would love to have you and also would love it if you brought a few AMH with you.

glad to hear that... at the risk of needing a flame suit the hobbit I played at IAAPA was quite a letdown... next to the WOZ it looked like a stern and played like a gottlieb... even the people I was with (which were not pinheads *at all*) commented on the stark contrast between the two machines

with such a great title I hope they really knock it out of the park, might almost consider putting one on location

If WOZ is such a great crowd puller why are there only 2 or 3 on location in England ? Maybe people like the look of it but can't see what to shoot. I think the hobbit with it's drop targets and theme will do better on location

And yes they are told what to shoot AFTER they have put money in. It's getting them to put money in I'm talking about.

Because it's England.

Yeah you may have something! 60 million people small island but MOST people skint.

That's U.K

Wasn't that always a problem with the Wizard of Oz license? It is an American movie that has limited appeal beyond our borders.

I think Hobbit is just the opposite.

In England the arcades which are now almost entirely aimed at small children ( not teenagers ) don't do pinball full stop. Whether pindemption can make a difference we will see. The places that do pubs and rock bars WOZ is not going to appeal. But even if it did I think a shooter's game will do better.

50% complete?!?

Ugh, Pat Lawlor will be dead before his game gets released.

But nobody can deny Jack was right in going with WOZ. It was a movie everyone knew. It succeeded in getting enough orders from collector's even ones that were not keen on the theme.