Poll: Iron Man VE or original?

Buy the cheapest one you can find. They ran Simpsons a dozen times I swear. Todd

just get avengers. it has iron man and the rest of the gang

i prefer the VE, but certainly get the cheaper one as they're all cosmetic differences

Spend a few minutes and read through the IM VE owners thread. Like they said, just get a good deal. It doesn't matter which one.

It doesn't matter. Condition is king. Not much difference between the two except for some minor cosmetics and sling power.

I got the VE, but I wish I had waited and picked up Grinder901's sweet IM classic that was recently sold.

Just to clarify...that wasnt a classic, it was a pro. IM Classic blows as it has a number of gameplay and cosmetic differences.

I rather have the original. The ve has hideously bright leds.

I believe all LEDs are socketed in the VE, so you could switch it back to incandescent. I have the 2010 versions, and I run LEDs in the lane guide GI, incandescent everywhere else (because there's so much red art). Definitely LED the drone inserts with blue LEDs.

There's absolutely no game play difference, but a dialed-in IM feels very different from a brand new IMVE. I wouldn't trade mine because I like the old cabinet head style, and I like having a row of matching games. The artwork around the DMD just feels busy to me, I like that area black.

Yep, you can change the leds to your liking. Here is a short video Black Rose posted.

The only major reason for buy a VE is that it's NIB and perfect...hopefully.

For Iron Man, I actually much prefer the original backbox. Actually, with both IM and Metallica, I'm really glad I have the original backboxes. I think it looks outstanding on ST, but the speaker panel in particular on IM to me makes the translite feel sort of out of place.

Having said that, the design of the new backboxes I do think is definitely superior, I just don't think it looks quite as nice.

Do I see this not staying in your collection long??? I have a HOU Avengers for trade

Wow, I never realized so many did not like LEDs.
I did not think they were too bright in my VE, but then all my pins are LED so I am used to it. I know I cannot play them in the dark. I have to have some overhead lighting on or else the flashers have a strobe effect on my eyes.
The thing I like about LEDs in the inserts is that I never have to look twice to see if it is lit or not. I see this quite a bit on MET and SM.
As always, to each his own and it allll good cause its pinball.

To quote Barney Stinson..... "Newer is always better."

I tried to switch in an incandescent bulb in my TFLE and it didn't work. Not enough voltage. That was designed as an all LED game, so do we know for sure that incandescents will work in a new Stern designed to be all LED?

The NIB smells better

IM VE has a setting for Incandescent or LED…so, you could make the game all incandescent if you wanted.

I'll be following this thread for sure. After playing IM, I'm hooked. Great game!

Nib is only a pickup or delivery away to get, so real easy. Say you decide you want an original. What is your plan? Wait for one locally? Is this local one going to be overpriced, overplayed, or to over modded for you? The only reason to delay buying IM when you can just call and have one delivered is to delay the punishment that it will dish out on you when it arrives at your house. I can understand this, but is fun to press start again. So, what are you waiting for?

Id assume a nice condition IM would be 4k and NIB IMv 4.8k. Is $800 dollars of saving really worth the time and effort and possible surprises. That was my reason to go NIB

Put a subwoofer on the game - it really brings out the bass.

We need a poll where we debate the five different versions of Tron Pro. NOT!

Ha, NIB is no guarantee that you won't get a surprise. It took me 2 months to get my new MET working right. My used (non-HUO) IM just needed a new ramp, and then it was golden.

It is fun to open the box though. I can't wait until "IM2020" comes out, so we can stop having these debates. "Ooh look, IM2020 has more shiny than IMVE!"

I like the old cabinet style on IM... and with an LED OCD the LED inserts will have better fading and ghosting elimination.

sorry to bump into the thread but I have a line on an original that has been slightly routed for $4300 (LEDed) and a HUO almost brand new VE for $5K which one would you get?

Original production Stern's aren't gonna have the allure of original production Bally Williams pins in the years to come unless they're LEs that play different. I would go for NIB. I'm sure it's a unique experience to pop the cherry of a new pin~

No difference both lame games

VE nib 4700

You are a busy man tonight aren't you?

I think the post you quoted from Flash was Canadian $ but I could be wrong.

I'd go with the NIB. Condition will not be an issue then and price is about the same.

Unless the original game is in poor condition or was heavily routed, buy the one that is less expensive.
It's a great game and made to be fast.

Sorry yeah prices are canadian.

Your right, as sometimes NIB get damaged during shipping or something gets loose/disconnected/misaligned etc..

Regardless of the versions, I think its cool we can all agree IM is a kick ass game..

That was my Stock video ,, the video below is after i Removed Every Double Led and installed Cointaker Frosteds in the GI's ( Cool whites a few Blues & Reds & a Purple ) now in the insert's I have Premium Frosteds and Premium 2's ( color matched to the insert ) .. The p/f Isn't Blinding @ All and lOOks 100% Better .. I wish i had TWD here so i could do the Same thing ..
Turn yr volume down while watch-n ,,,