#46 here! I think this game is going to be amazing. My friends and I still quote the movie regularly... handshakes accompanied by "you son of a bxtch!" and when people start declining additional beers at the end of the night "...bunch of slack jawed fxg&$ts around here!" How on earth are they not sold out already?

Thanks! They had better be stoked. Most of them didn't even know about it before I told them. I'm looking forward to seeing some hand drawn artwork on a playfield for the first time in forever! The UV touches will set this game apart, visually.

I am thinking Ghostbusters will seem like old hat by the time Predator comes out, but fortunately there's something fresh to hold everyone over in the meantime.

I can't wait to see the end result of a game made BY PLAYERS for players, using input from the community. I don't think this has ever been done before. As anxious as I am to see this game ship, I hope you guys take your time with this project and make it into something really special.

I love me some magnets, I hope there is at least ONE somewhere in the game.

Any chance we can get Predator added to the Pinside database? WoZ and even X-Men are in there already.

I received a response from Robin and forwarded on all the necessary information. We should have Predator in the database shortly!

Agreed, give them time to do what they gotta do. No point in rushing a project with so much potential for greatness. I wouldn't be disappointed if they pushed back the estimated release 6 months if it meant a badass final product. Getting the game ready to have something to show is more important than showing it at this point.

Funny, I am out of town and got the itch to watch Predator last night. I don't have my copy with me, but thought it was on Netflix on-demand. I looked, but no Predator! I was dismayed, so I turned to the tv on to see what else was on and boom, Alien vs Predator! Not quite the same, but it took off some of the sting.

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Fortunately it looks like Predator may actually be further along than WOZ, playfield art (applied) aside. This should give them plenty of time to sort out the finer details.

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"Someone's in my fruit cellar!! ...Someone with a fresh soooouuuullll..."

Ladies and gentlemen, PREDATOR is now in the Pinside database! Thank you, Robin!

I am sure the art would still be screen printed onto each playfield, but it will be from a hand-drawn source image instead of a Photoshopped collage of stills from the movie.

Don't get me wrong, I have been an advocate of giving them time to get it right since the beginning. I am expecting some big reveal out of the blue with playfield art, toys etc. Still, going this long with not even a peep I would feel better with some affirmation or even a 'thumbs up' and a wink from SkitB.

Brian
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Well, they did originally say they were planning to have a completed prototype at the beginning of June. If there is some major roadblock I would rather know about it so I can budget accordingly. I don't want to pass on other machines because I'm saving for a game that won't come out or will be a year behind schedule. That's all.

I would, of course, expect delays on a project of this magnitude. I would just like some kind of update at this point is all. I'm not making any demands.

That's all I needed to hear! Great news! Thanks, Todd!

Well, maybe some guys can afford to drop 5-8k on a pin several times a year. For me, this is more like a once a year option. I likely can't swing any other *major* pin purchases while waiting for Predator. That's why I like to be assured that it's still 'game on'.

I got onto their website without any issues.

http://www.skitbpinball.com/

I would think anyone getting a reservation in now is 'high up on the list'. There can't be too many slots left. I think they estimated something like 12-15 machines built per week once they start production.

I am amazed that there are still pre-orders to fill for this game. Stern seems to have no problem selling 500 LEs for $7k+ cash paid before there are even photos of the game. With Predator there is no financial risk and the game already looks solid and innovative. Do that many people really doubt the game will be made? Do they doubt it will be any good? What?

The theme is right up my alley. Predator is probably my favorite action movie of all time, with a nice dash of sci-fi/horror. I also like collecting rare titles that are good. While this game hasn't been proven yet, everything I have seen so far (including the philosophies of the creators), indicates to me that it will be at least decent if not stellar. Audio is also something very important to me in a game and nothing could draw me in more than the music, sounds and quotes straight from Predator. While everyone on pinside seems to have heard about the game, I am surprised at how many people I have talked to outside of here that don't know anything about it. If it is a hit, there will be a lot of collectors who missed the boat and these will surely become the next BBB, imho.

Brian
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I wouldn't be as jazzed about the game if Stern was making it and would likely not be on preorder despite my love of the theme. I know what to expect from Stern and I have a feeling that the passion and ideals of the SkitB team will result in something much more special. Additionally if Stern was making it, there would be thousands of units produced and the price would be nearly doubled.

Of course, it is possible Predator will end up more like Vacation America than Big Bang Bar. Only time will tell, but it's a risk I am willing to take.

Brian
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I know they had said that if someone drops out, their machine doesn't get built. Who knows if that's what they will end up doing when it comes down to it. It seems like it would be in their best interest to sell as many as they could. Also, wouldn't they have to bulk purchase many of the components at a set # before production begins?

As far as compressing the serial numbers, something tells me they won't mess with trying to do that. They will have their hands full even more so than they do now and likely won't want to mess with getting all their customers to accept different numbers for no really good reason.

btw, SkitB posted a second FB comment about a new 'Reveal Mode', which they are very excited about, just the other day. Hopefully it won't be long before they 'reveal' some new details.

-Brian #46

I just saw this and had to share... It's a must see if you are a fan.

-Brian
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I don't know, there MAY be some drops. When I got on board back in early May I just asked for the lowest available number and was issued #46. Now I see some newcomers getting lower numbers than that.
-Brian

You are correct, but I asked for the lowest available number.