Vaughan, ON
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The Hobbit
Jersey Jack, 2016
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Quoted from PanzerFreak:If it wasn't for the way JJP funded WOZ there would be no JJP. Jack himself said a bank wouldn't give him a loan as banks didn't think a new pinball company could survive in this day and age. Jack went to operators and home collectors with basically a Kickstarter funding idea and there's nothing wrong with that. After seeing what JJP has done with WOZ I don't mind doing a preorder again for TH knowing that they can deliver. Also, the payment plan helps a lot when paying for a $7.5k pin.
It took 2-3 years to start a new pinball company from scratch, to design new parts, develop new processes, create an assembly line from scratch, open a factory and probably a thousand other things we haven't even thought of. In that time JJP started building WOZ and now that the foundation is built TH will come along much quicker.
You are likely right. I for sure want more pinball companies out there. Competition helps us all. I also want TH to be an awesome game.
But that should have been for the first pin only. To get the company started and off the ground. But not as an ongoing business model. It also doesn't feel right to be taking multiple deposits on a second game, with so many pre-ordered WOZ's still undelivered. Why should the consumers bear all the risks of the company? Now that the company is off the ground, he should be able to get a loan from a bank if needed. No need to pimp your clients, other than it makes him more money and puts all the risk on other people.
2 months later
Quoted from HoakyPoaky:THLE #1200. Looks like I'm at the back of the line
I'm near the back of the line for WOZ ECLE. Don't be too discouraged, there are some advantages being back there. You get a de-bugged pin with more complete software. That being said, I honestly wish I had my machine already.
I do think the Hobbit experience will be quicker and smoother as so much has already been set up with WOZ. JJP is established and has figured out who the reliable suppliers are. It should go much quicker now.
Quoted from txstargazer3:I'm near the back of the line for WOZ ECLE. Don't be too discouraged, there are some advantages being back there. You get a de-bugged pin with more complete software.
I got mine the first month. It was exciting, but not quite ready for prime time. There were issues that you will not have to face and that will be a good thing. To their credit, JJP was very responsive and helpful to any issues I had.
Quoted from Nilroc:I'll be waiting to see game play first before I lay my hard cash down. I do know that my next purchase will be either a Woz or Hobbit though. Here is one sexy Hobbit appearing in the second Hobbit movie : The Desolation of Smaug
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Hey that's "freckles" from Lost
Quoted from nephasth:I had to drop out.
But hopefully I'll get back in soon.
Hope things work out well for you. You have a great positive attitude.
Breda, Holland
I am only 1 Lucky night in the casino away from getting on the list.
This hobbit pin will be The One......
Quoted from bjorg:Maybe I'll only get mine in 2015 with order #1553...
Confused. I thought they were only making 1500 LEs, and Standard pricing hasn't been announced yet.
Quoted from IdahoRealtor:Confused. I thought they were only making 1500 LEs, and Standard pricing hasn't been announced yet.
Order number has nothing to do with game number.
Sidcup
Preordered THLE #640 and my WOZLE #670 is waiting for me to make the drive to pick it up! Both will have a great home in BC Canada! Just found out about WOZLE and THLE about 4 weeks ago so very excited for my first PIN WOZLE!
Quoted from Nilroc:I'll be waiting to see game play first before I lay my hard cash down. I do know that my next purchase will be either a Woz or Hobbit though. Here is one sexy Hobbit appearing in the second Hobbit movie : The Desolation of Smaug
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Nice boob shot. To be fair she's an elf, but still hot.
And remember... All your starbase are belong to us.
Do any of you know if JJP is close to selling out to the public and distributors? I understand that the various distributors may still have games. I'm not concerned; I was a day 1 order. Just wondering how the LEs are selling.
Berne
Quoted from txstargazer3:Do any of you know if JJP is close to selling out to the public and distributors? I understand that the various distributors may still have games. I'm not concerned; I was a day 1 order. Just wondering how the LEs are selling.
When I was at the factory a couple weeks ago, Jen told me they were down to a hundred or so left. I thought it might be a ploy to sell me one, but I don't think so. There really weren't many numbers left, and the lowest one they had was in the 600s (and nothing in the 700s). I picked 828. But please don't tell my wife. I really like being married... 
2 weeks later
#1089 ordered on 12/04/12. should have found a lower numbered from a distributor instead of buying direct 
does anyone know what the current output of games per day jjp puts out so I can do some math on when I might get mine?
This topic might explode when the new movie is out and jjp is allowed and willing to share new videos and pics.
Great pin year to come.
4 months later
I couldn't get the exact # from my distributer but it's in the 600's, anyway I'm in and looking forward to this pinball machine.
I'm #306 ordered from Pincades. Paid in full and I sleep just fine at night. Can't wait to get mine.
I got in August 2013 but my Distro didn't know what numbers he was getting at that time so I guess it will be a surprise.
Sesto Calende
THLE #90
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