I agree, I don't like the concept of just putting show elements randomly throughout the game. The portal on the launch button made sense somewhat due to the portal gun being the shooter lane. But I have a few other options for it.

True, but if you're going to go to the trouble to mount a motor and controller with switch detection as well as print and paint models might as well just use the screen for the awesome effect. I don't think the lighting can be controlled enough to make the pepper's ghost effect work. The lighting where the "show" effect is and where the hidden elements are for a PG is very important and almost none of that can be controlled in this area. If there happens to be low enough ambient light in the garage (doesn't look like it) and the plastic isn't too reflective (probably not that viable) it could possibly work off the brightness of the LED panel but you would likely have other artifacts on the angled piece from other lighting in the area. In other words it's a lot of work for an effect that probably has too many requirements to just be a plug and play kind of thing. Mechs might have to be moved, lighting adjusted and I don't think it adds a ton to the game.

I have enough parts here to mock one up but I won't have a game to actual test and measure for a while. I am trying to get access to one of the first available but not 100% sure when that is, likely end of Jan. Even then I'll only have a few hours to do some measuring and testing so not sure if I'd be able to do it then either. Might be something to test down the line when my game is delivered or if anyone has one before me in the Seattle area.

Yeah, that could be an option. I don't think the lower end 4D displays would be the right ones for this but I'm not intimately familiar with their product lines. Either way, the amount of effort and parts doesn't make this something we could develop, build and sell for $100l. There is a lot of development time that would be spent testing, building, adjusting. 3D design for a mount. What input would you use to trigger the animation? I don't know the P-ROC system enough to know if there are other ways to read signals versus a standard switch matrix but you would then likely need at least an additional switch or opto somewhere, not entirely clear on what triggers the animation start.

The issue I would see as being a problem here are the other reflections the mirrored film, which you have no control over. It's all good in theory but I have a lot of reservations as to any of these solutions being as plug and play as everyone thinks they would be.

Seems like enough people are asking so why not. But I want to find something else that might work there as well.

Haha.. damnit, I was brainstorming toppers with a R&M fan and wasn't going to post until I had the concept designed, but we had a very similar idea. Great minds. I was checking in to logistics of an item that size and how we would produce it cost effectively. One problem is that we could not sell it with the video clips so it would have to be one of those "load whatever clips you want" and "here's a link to some clips" kind of thing.

Just a small update.. I should have access to a game to test these mods in a week or two. We have 6 or 7 in development right now including an upgraded rick's ship, ramp toppers, playfield characters (LOTS of options), topper "plus this" add-on and dress-up stuff for playfield and cabinet elements.

We're in the middle of WOZ mod extravaganza but as soon as those cool down I'll start posting some images of our prototypes.

I am still checking in to the garage projection. I will know a lot more once I see the game mechs and what kind of space we have to deal with.

LOL, wouldn't that be nice. I'm too small of potatoes for Spooky it seems, I tried to talk to them about some of this stuff and didn't get very far. Same with Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. I went another route for licensed products but it took a lot of work.

I'll post a service where I come and install the mods... or swap your POTC playfield... white glove service.

Ooooweeee boys and girls, lookie what we have here!

First prototype out of the printer. Have a few small tweaks (the eyes bulge a bit too much) and then painting. I'm loving it. This is a raw print so wait to see the final.

Sounds like I'll be able to fit other items on a machine next week so should have more to post soon.

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Does anyone know why the garage has a plastic floor? I was just trying to figure out what it is protecting or keeping the ball from doing.

It looked like it in the stream today but the angle was not great for viewing that kind of stuff.

What's the character on the right ramp's name? I can't find that anywhere and we can't remember it at all.

OH, that's larva goldenfold ... couldn't figure out what that face was from the images I have

I'll get some details from the machine for topper fixes and lighting updates.

Who's in for a plumbus launch button replacement? Uses real schleem.

Good one. In fact, there is no actual Jerry figure that has been produced that I could find so this could be a fun one.

Can't wait to show you guys these things we've been working on.

Edit - designer loves the Jerry idea too, already started on it

Btw, the first person who suggested any of the ideas I'll send you the first production piece of each item for free.

Oh yeah, no one mentioned Citadel Pinball Mortys...I think that's almost a must.

Oh I think there is something there. I know we're doing a flooblecrank somewhere. I'll think on the microverse. I feel like it would be cooler if it were more visible. Almost like the coin door needs a hole in it. I know if they all had the bill acceptor plate that would be a no brainer but I believe it's extra.

LOL. I suppose a sail add-on to the ship would be fun. I really want to replace the ship with something better, working on some options so maybe that is an add-on.

Well, we did a portal button replacement for the launch button and also working on a plumbus replacement. If you want just a replacement for the wording that would be fairly easy.

Going to do something for the start button as well, not 100% sure what yet.

I was thinking most people would want the plumbus but I can make an insert that says squanch. "Squanch the Squanch" lol? Or just Squanch the Ball?

Nice idea on the start button, I like the butt. I will grab some flesh colored resin too.

Ok, so do you want to push down on the floob or push the dingle bop to launch the ball from the plumbus? I think we'll not be able to show the chumble since it will be on the back.

For anyone who misplaced their manual here is the parts diagram:

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LOL... I love the fanatical ideas for things no one would ever see. I am really sort of thinking about the multiverse now. Too bad there is no place to put a little window in the coin door that you could open to see the "battery"

YES! YES YES YES

Super extra special.

Ok, I'll do it and I'll get the door.