Quoted from Hoteldrummer:

So I keep hearing on podcasts that Rush isn’t that big a deal, they didn’t deserve to be a cornerstone etc. I can’t believe I’m hearing this? I get Rush wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea but seriously? It keeps getting compared to GnR and I get Guns has a ton of fans but they are two totally different types of bands. Did Rush show up an hour and a half late to their own shows? Did Rush let Metallica down and watch the stadium go ape shit? How many albums does GnR have vs Rush? The whole argument about GnR being a concert under glass is a funny one to me. When I play pins, I’m in it for the challenges and competition aspect, I’m not exactly wanting a concert in a box. Who else agrees? Who else agrees that JJP’s GnR basically goes out of its way to dazzle you with lights but offers very little when it comes to actual pinball playing excitement? I’ve owned both the DataEast GnR and the LE JJP GnR and by far I feel the DE version was a better PINBALL playing experience. So when a game like Rush comes along, I can’t wait to play it and have a great pinball experience, not a concert experience. The other thing is Rush is a band that inspired so many and is so damn unique and special to so many people, especially fellow musicians. I wish these guys in the airwaves would stop down talking them and give them the damn respect they so strongly deserve. What are your thoughts?

Quoted from Hoteldrummer:

The other thing is Rush is a band that inspired so many and is so damn unique and special to so many people, especially fellow musicians. I wish these guys in the airwaves would stop down talking them and give them the damn respect they so strongly deserve. What are your thoughts?

Quoted from skink91:

Demanding respect is silly, because what is the point of it? People get Rush or they don’t, and thats just how it is… someone else not liking them or wanting a pin based on them doesn’t feel threatening to me in the slightest, because I just feel sorry for them and hope they find Jesus.

Quoted from Hoteldrummer:

So I keep hearing on podcasts that Rush isn’t that big a deal, they didn’t deserve to be a cornerstone etc. I can’t believe I’m hearing this? I get Rush wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea but seriously? It keeps getting compared to GnR and I get Guns has a ton of fans but they are two totally different types of bands. Did Rush show up an hour and a half late to their own shows? Did Rush let Metallica down and watch the stadium go ape shit? How many albums does GnR have vs Rush? The whole argument about GnR being a concert under glass is a funny one to me. When I play pins, I’m in it for the challenges and competition aspect, I’m not exactly wanting a concert in a box. Who else agrees? Who else agrees that JJP’s GnR basically goes out of its way to dazzle you with lights but offers very little when it comes to actual pinball playing excitement? I’ve owned both the DataEast GnR and the LE JJP GnR and by far I feel the DE version was a better PINBALL playing experience. So when a game like Rush comes along, I can’t wait to play it and have a great pinball experience, not a concert experience. The other thing is Rush is a band that inspired so many and is so damn unique and special to so many people, especially fellow musicians. I wish these guys on the airwaves would stop down talking them and give them the damn respect they so strongly deserve. What are your thoughts?

Quoted from Hoteldrummer:

That’s not really what I mean. How about this, they DONT deserve being downplayed and trash talked. I’m not personally demanding anything nor is the band

Quoted from Gryszzz:

Can honestly say that even 30 years ago, the Trees became my favorite and it's never left it's #1 spot.

Quoted from skink91:

I suppose I just decide to laugh at the fools instead of being outraged by them. At the end of the day demanding respect or even demanding no disrespect is just not productive. Just my 2 cents.

Quoted from kool1:

Couldn't agree more.
I'm not a musician but Rush was always special in my eyes. They weren't a chart topper so casual music fans assume they weren't that popular and nothing could be further from the truth. Rush fans are also the key demographic for pinball which doesn't hurt sales, Stern knows that. The Rush "geeks" of the 70s-90s make a lot of money in 2022.

Quoted from konjurer:

I think the market potential for Rush as a pinball property was vastly underrated. Looking at raw album sales was not a great indicator by itself. First, those sales numbers, like numbers of pinball machines sold by Stern, is almost pure speculation. Meanwhile Rush continued to pump out albums and tour to packed houses for 40 years and that's a strong fan base. I think the strong, early sales of Rush pinball reflects that Stern understands their market and did their homework.

I do agree! I could careless about a concert experience in a pinball. If I want to see a concert, I'll go see a concert. They're wildly difference experiences. I love rock pins because rock and pinball go together like bacon and eggs. I thought Rush would make a great pin because of science fiction and fantasy themes. Rush takes you on a mental journey - that should have been the focus of the pin - not going to see a concert or collecting instruments.

Quoted from konjurer:

I think the market potential for Rush as a pinball property was vastly underrated. .

Quoted from Mr_Tantrum:

Just posted ad for my RUSH 3D flipper toppers: https://pinside.com/pinball/market/classifieds/ad/128270
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Quoted from Rarehero:

I hope they can just play that snippet when you hit the mystery shot. Would that be weird or cool? I think just having a riff from songs that aren’t fully in the game would be cool when appropriate.

Quoted from tdiddy:

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1310-diddy-s-mods-/05762-rush-flasher-cap-covers-
Our caps are available for pre order now
Rush flash cap covers, resin based with high details. Each cap is hand painted in 3 different colors to give the utmost detail, after painted they are cleared coated with UV clear to protect the paint from fading or chipping. Our caps will mount using sterns current hardware that's on the playfield. We will be receiving our game the 3 rd week of January hopefully and will make final adjustments and begin shipping the first week of February.
These come in sets of 2 , 4 or 6, buy more and save !!!
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Quoted from Craziestsinge:

I agree. Having snippets from songs as "Sound effects" especially in a music pin would make the sound design a little more creative than simply playing the music tracks. JJP's GNR is the perfect example of this: When you spin the record "toy", the "Sweet Child of Mine" guitar riff plays; or different GnR inspired musical sounds play when switches are hit in the game.
Of course all this requires more time and effort therefore ultimately increasing the cost of production.

Quoted from mostater:

I know it's not included, but Lakeside Park is an awesome song! It has been stuck in my head for a couple days now.

Quoted from Lateralus:

These look great! These look like they would be worth it for an LE, probably? I guess each machine has 2 bumpers it seems?
Great job on these, btw.

Quoted from Lateralus:

These look great! These look like they would be worth it for an LE, probably? I guess each machine has 2 bumpers it seems?
Great job on these, btw.

Quoted from Vespula:

Very nice. Wish starman's feet were at 7 o'clock on right flipper, and 5 o'clock on left flipper, so he's more upright than sideways from the word Rush. Anyone else agree?

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

No, I think they look great and happy to have a set on the way.

Quoted from Sleal16:

They're for the flashers, not the bumpers. Need to relook at the the playfield but theres a total of 6?

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

No, I think they look great and happy to have a set on the way.

Quoted from mbrave77:

Stern posted on FB with the Pros on the line pics. Guessing LEs will hit the line next week

Quoted from WeirPinball:

You think they will crank them out that quick?

Quoted from Vespula:

Then clearly I must be wrong.
dont misunderstand me, they are great as is.
I have his covers on my Gnr... they are the best.
He did some GNR variations by request, so why not Rush as well, no?
His ARE (imo) the best.
shitty quality 30 second mockup but you get the idea..
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Quoted from John-Floyd:

Yep! LE’s should start landing in approx 2 weeks.

Quoted from WeirPinball:

I'm cautiously optimistic. I don't think they can get them out that quick

Quoted from John-Floyd:

TNT amusements said about 2 weeks out on their last stream from a couple days ago. Todd is a Solid source of info so it’s safe to say they will ‘start’ shipping in early February.

Quoted from gsrogers:

Looking at the factory pictures of Rush being assembled I have to ask if these are being built for the international market. Reason is the coindoors have only 1 slot. According to the pics on Sterns website all the games have 2 slots. Hmmm
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Quoted from John-Floyd:

Either way…anytime in February is fine by me - I’m just happy I got in on one

Quoted from gsrogers:

Looking at the factory pictures of Rush being assembled I have to ask if these are being built for the international market. Reason is the coindoors have only 1 slot. According to the pics on Sterns website all the games have 2 slots. Hmmm
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Quoted from PinFever:

production is fast since you see there is like nothing in the Head anymore ,, 3 components / Display/ Transformer / Main CPU Board / wonder how much of the 11k of the LE sitting right there in that head .

Quoted from gsrogers:

Looking at the factory pictures of Rush being assembled I have to ask if these are being built for the international market. Reason is the coindoors have only 1 slot. According to the pics on Sterns website all the games have 2 slots. Hmmm
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Quoted from Methos:

Can’t be. We’ve been told RUSH is unknown outside the US.

Quoted from Hayfarmer:

I think Mr Tantrum will really appreciate your evaluation of his product. Congrats

Quoted from TinyBlackDog:

Do Canadian machines ship with a single coin slot?

Quoted from 80sMan:

We better not be getting our games here in the US with single coin doors, it would just be another cost savings switcharoo despite the price increase.