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Quoted from GrimDog:I just wish jjp or stern got this. Spooky games are meh and maintenance is a pain in the ass from what I hear.
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Quoted from Calfdemon:Are you kidding?? No company more deserved a home run theme like this than Spooky! "...from what I hear". That right there said it all. Obviously you have no experience on a Spooky machine and live off of heresay. Get some first person experience before bashing an awesome company.
Played them plenty. TNA was good, but constantly broken at my local arcade. (Guess that’s bad second hand info) Nightmare Castle broke when I played it so I guess I can’t give a full shake of that game.
Dollard-des Ormeaux, QC
Anyone from Canada (Montreal) ever order directly from Spooky Pinball before? Our local distributor doesn't carry Spooky so I'd have to order directly from them, but I worry about the import duties and shit, not to mention maintenance issues thereafter. Any experiences you can share?
Quoted from BeeGeeMtl:Anyone from Canada (Montreal) ever order directly from Spooky Pinball before? Our local distributor doesn't carry Spooky so I'd have to order directly from them, but I worry about the import duties and shit, not to mention maintenance issues thereafter. Any experiences you can share?
Can't speak on Quebec but ordering direct from them to Alberta was completely painless.
Quoted from usandthem:Seems fine for the ADD generation. Not for me, unfortunately.
I'm 46. You CAN'T have ADD if you're going to catch all of the humor in the show. I've watched each episode at least 5 times and I still catch new stuff that makes me crack up 
. It helps to be a science nerd of course. It's certainly not for everyone too.
I am all in on this pin. Rick and Morty is simply awesome. I hope Spooky can sell thousands of these.
Quoted from GrimDog:I just wish jjp or stern got this. Spooky games are meh and maintenance is a pain in the ass from what I hear.
“From what you hear”
I.E. You have never owned one. Got it.
Quoted from o-din:But I'm not holding my breath we'll ever see a The Lone Ranger pinball machine.
That would make a great retro EM game....
Quoted from ThatOneDude:That would make a great retro EM game....
I've had enough EMS with cowboys.
I want a Lone Ranger with a mega sound system blasting the theme song and a full size LCD screen! Black and white of course.
Quoted from fumbleflippers:So what happens when 1000+ folks join the fang club expecting a spot?
They don’t call it the Jerry club for nothing.
(and yes I am totally a Jerry)
I never watched an episode but am obviously a fan of adult swim. So I decided to watch the pickle Rick episode because of all the references in this thread and I thought it was great. Only problem is now I want to binge watch the rest.
Quoted from SantaEatsCheese:I just hope this brings more people to pinball and advances the hobby.
I've never really cared much about this "bring more people into pinball" thing.
However there is no doubt in my mind once this game goes on location in some of the breweries and other spots in the college town I live in, it is going to be a huge hit with not just regular pinball players, but a much younger crowd as well.
Again, don't think they won't be making enough of these to fill demand.
Quoted from BoJo:Only problem is now I want to binge watch the rest.
Start at the beginning. There are lots of running themes, gags and storylines.
Quoted from ThatOneDude:Start at the beginning. There are lots of running themes, gags and storylines.
I plan on it. I just clicked on the pickle Rick episode on the website to see what the show was about. I could tell it was a show I definitely will enjoy. I'll sign up for a free hulu trial over the holidays and watch them all on my TV.
Quoted from ThatOneDude:That's what I've been seeing, as well(the post you quoted, that is). I think that the operative idea is that there is a backlash to punching down. I spend a lot of time with millenials, and they are every bit as raunchy and funny as my generation ever was. The difference is that they go for almost bitter sarcasm and self deprecation over the old comedic standby of "edgy" crudeness. So, as someone else pointed out, they love old Carlin, but tend to dislike shock comics like Clay. Also, absurdism is pretty much ascendent. Every cartoon these days seems to be like a call back to Monty Python at some level.
So, raunchy content? Sure, but make it have a point. T&A for the sake of shock and titillation? Not much of a draw when damn near any physical act or visual that you could possibly want is a google search away.
In fact, I'll give you a concrete example that I just ran across. I mentioned Revenge of the Nerds, and none of the millenials thought it was very funny. We discussed it, and it turns out that when your best friend was roofied at a party and then gaslit about it, Skolnick and Betty aren't so funny. And watching another girl get her life wrecked by her boyfriend spreading pics that he took without her consent makes the whole pie plate bit a lot less amusing.
I disagree, but I have no issue with you having your own opinion.
A good friend has raved about Rick and Morty since it started. I finally watched the first couple episodes last night and am hooked.
FYI, iTunes isn't censored at all starting at season 1. I'm in for a BS edition butter cab! Spooky has always done amazing work compared to other manufacturers in getting customized content (callouts) for their pinball machines. I wasn't a huge fan of Rob Zombie's play, but thought the theme integration was awesome.
Quoted from megadeth2600:I'm 46. You CAN'T have ADD if you're going to catch all of the humor in the show. I've watched each episode at least 5 times and I still catch new stuff that makes me crack up . It helps to be a science nerd of course. It's certainly not for everyone too.
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Rick's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Rick & Morty truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Rick's existential catchphrase "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub," which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.
And yes, by the way, i DO have a Rick & Morty tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid
Quoted from cait001:To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Rick's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Rick & Morty truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Rick's existential catchphrase "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub," which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.
And yes, by the way, i DO have a Rick & Morty tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid
I was waiting for this to show up lol
Quoted from Hazoff:I thought it was going to be Killer Klowns From Outer Space, that had a chance. This has zero chance. Who the hell are Rick and Morty?
Who the hell are the Munsters? See how fun this is when generational gaps refuse to learn about something outside of their comfort zone?
This is the type of theme that pinball needs to help keep relevant. I'm all in.
Quoted from hustle:I was waiting for this to show up lol
I can't believe it took this long.
Quoted from ThatOneDude:That's what I've been seeing, as well(the post you quoted, that is). I think that the operative idea is that there is a backlash to punching down. I spend a lot of time with millenials, and they are every bit as raunchy and funny as my generation ever was. The difference is that they go for almost bitter sarcasm and self deprecation over the old comedic standby of "edgy" crudeness. So, as someone else pointed out, they love old Carlin, but tend to dislike shock comics like Clay. Also, absurdism is pretty much ascendent. Every cartoon these days seems to be like a call back to Monty Python at some level.
So, raunchy content? Sure, but make it have a point. T&A for the sake of shock and titillation? Not much of a draw when damn near any physical act or visual that you could possibly want is a google search away.
In fact, I'll give you a concrete example that I just ran across. I mentioned Revenge of the Nerds, and none of the millenials thought it was very funny. We discussed it, and it turns out that when your best friend was roofied at a party and then gaslit about it, Skolnick and Betty aren't so funny. And watching another girl get her life wrecked by her boyfriend spreading pics that he took without her consent makes the whole pie plate bit a lot less amusing.
But more importantly, what did they think of Porky's?
Quoted from Doctor6:Who the hell are the Munsters?
Isn't that those chocolate stuffed cookies they don't make anymore?
Quoted from cait001:It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid
Whatever gets you laid smart guy.. 
Quoted from Vino:Whatever gets you laid smart guy..
I was going to say if you show me your IQ, I'll show you mine.
But then you had to go and point out it's a guy.
Quoted from cait001:To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Rick's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Rick & Morty truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Rick's existential catchphrase "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub," which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.
And yes, by the way, i DO have a Rick & Morty tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid
This is the funniest shit I have ever read.
Quoted from o-din:I was going to say if you show me your IQ, I'll show you mine.
But then you had to go and point out it's a guy.
Not a guy. LOL
Quoted from o-din:If you show me your IQ, I'll show you mine.
You haven't even completed your Adventure Card!
Quoted from cait001:To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Rick's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Rick & Morty truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Rick's existential catchphrase "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub," which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.
And yes, by the way, i DO have a Rick & Morty tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid
ah yes, epic copy-pasta
anyway, as an operator, I am ready to buy sight-unseen...
Quoted from cait001:You haven't even completed your Adventure Card!
Done!
download (3) (resized).jpgQuoted from Zablon:For those that don't understand the force that is Rick And Morty.
2. They travel the country in a truck full of toys/items from the show and sell out within minutes.
And your theory is that these fans will be buying this pin. I’d love to test this out by having them load 10 R&M machines into the truck they send out every day for three months. How many of those fans are prepared to drop $7k on the spot? Much like no Star Wars or Beatles fan is going to drop coin, no R&M fan will either (excluding any who already collect pins or want to collect).
If you want to get caught up on the show and like supplemental materials, the season sets are a great option. Amazon has a bundled set of the first 3 seasons for just $35.
Each season set has a ton of extra features. There are commentaries on every episode and in some cases extra commentaries by celebrities who are fans of the show. For example, the pickle rick episode has a bonus commentary with the Game of Thrones show runners along with Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) that's pretty funny. They thought the the rick monologue at the end of that episode was the best writing of anything produced in 2017.
They are big fans and were previously quoted in an interview:
"Rick and Morty is one of the funniest, smartest things ever put on TV; every one of its 22-minute plots is more ambitious than 99 percent of the science-fiction films that will be made in the next 10 years."
I agree with that opinion and think Spooky was very smart to grab this license before the other companies did. This show has a massive following and the humor and sci-fi elements are a perfect match for a pinball theme.
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:How many of those fans are prepared to drop $7k on the spot? Much like no Star Wars or Beatles fan is going to drop coin, no R&M fan will either.
You must understand, R+M fans are super intelligent. Meaning most of them have figured out how to make money without doing too much.
Quoted from Gryszzz:I'm excited just cause OD is finally excited about a theme!
I've had a boner since last night. Viagra? Pfffffttttt.....
Quoted from cait001:To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Rick's nihilistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterisation- his personal philosophy draws heavily from Narodnaya Volya literature, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realise that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Rick & Morty truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Rick's existential catchphrase "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub," which itself is a cryptic reference to Turgenev's Russian epic Fathers and Sons. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Dan Harmon's genius wit unfolds itself on their television screens. What fools.. how I pity them.
And yes, by the way, i DO have a Rick & Morty tattoo. And no, you cannot see it. It's for the ladies' eyes only- and even then they have to demonstrate that they're within 5 IQ points of my own (preferably lower) beforehand. Nothin personnel kid
I’m an old geezer who gets Rick and loves the humor. But then again, I’m a theoretical physicist... or is it theatrical physicist? I get them confused. Actually, I could be a theoretical physicist in one of the multiverses.... true dat!
Quoted from cait001:Nothin personnel kid
I lol'd at this "coup de grâce" - I understand this is (likely) merely a typo but it is a rather fitting ending given all the hyperbole regarding the IQ of the average RaM viewer.
Quoted from cait001:To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty.
No...no you don't... stop saying this.
<dammit I have been trolled by copypasta>
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:And your theory is that these fans will be buying this pin. I’d love to test this out by having them load 10 R&M machines into the truck they send out every day for three months. How many of those fans are prepared to drop $7k on the spot? Much like no Star Wars or Beatles fan is going to drop coin, no R&M fan will either (excluding any who already collect pins or want to collect).
Not at all, frankly, as someone else pointed out, I don't think that anyone who doesn't own a pin is going to go out and buy one of these (maybe a few will), but those who play in barcades, etc, I imagine this will be a very popular pin - even if it is only mediocre gameplay. I think many here forget that the majority of people that play pinball don't buy pinballs...even one...let alone more than one.
EDIT...then again see: Supreme and Primus...so who knows...
Quoted from o-din:I've had a boner since last night. Viagra? Pfffffttttt.....
Yeah, and your also about 6” inches taller
Quoted from P1nhead:I lol'd at this "coup de grâce" - I understand this is (likely) merely a typo but it is a rather fitting ending given all the hyperbole regarding the IQ of the average RaM viewer.
It's copypasta from over two years ago that gets posted in every online forum when Rick and Morty is being discussed.
Quoted from Electrocute:and your also about 6” inches taller
Let's be honest, it's really only 4" taller.
Quoted from Zablon:Once the 700 are sold out, they can give it to CGC to remake
Where did the other 50 go?
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