Quoted from CashMoney:Looks like the rumor is now Godzilla will launch in October of this year. Fingers crossed it’s Elwin!
Very interested to see which version Stern goes with.
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Quoted from CashMoney:Looks like the rumor is now Godzilla will launch in October of this year. Fingers crossed it’s Elwin!
It must be Elwin, right?
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Quoted from CashMoney:Looks like the rumor is now Godzilla will launch in October of this year. Fingers crossed it’s Elwin!
Christ, I hope not. I'll be hard out on that after playing Jurassic Park.
Anyone else notice the date shown during the Madalorian attract mode was April 27th 2021?
Offical US release date April 27th 1956..... 
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla,_King_of_the_Monsters!
Quoted from PapaKilo:Anyone else notice the date shown during the Madalorian attract mode was April 27th 2021?
Offical US release date April 27th 1956.....
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla,_King_of_the_Monsters!
Nice catch! I did not notice that. Nice Easter egg possibly.
Quoted from jawjaw:Or just be patient and get a nice HUO LE when prices calm down. I never understood the need to be one of the first to get a game. Wait to see how the code develops and how it really plays. Pro might even prove to be the better playing game.
I agree. I was just curious if a new trend was being started by distributors jacking up prices. And used LE prices being asked are way over retail also now. With Mando, the pro is the way to go.
<block-quote cite="#6289982">BallyKISS1978 - Or just plan for a premium and let them work out all the bugs on the Limited and Pro versions first. Unless you really want the different limited stuff (but you can always add your own shaker motor ).
That definitely is solid advice. Some games the pro is the better option like with Mando, Turtles, Munsters ect. No LE I have seen lately is a must have for me and worth the up charge.
Quoted from chubtoad13:Who knows. Mandolarian was the first game from Stern that I can recall being sold out before it was announced. Maybe IMDN? Usually if you call around the day pictures are released you will be able to get an LE at retail.
Mando went over more than I thought it would. Usually the new shiny thing effect happens, but Mando definitely was a surprise since we already have a Star Wars pin out with luke warm results.
Quoted from Frax:Christ, I hope not. I'll be hard out on that after playing Jurassic Park.
Yeah. Jurassic Park was such a turd… nearly unplayable! I just keep mine around to remind myself to never buy another Elwin pin!
Quoted from chubtoad13:It must be Elwin, right?
Yup, either him or Borg! Can’t wait to see what they come up with on a great theme like Godzilla.
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Quoted from gamera9:Hard to say how well Mandelorian has done since nobody has one. I ordered a pro on day one.
Best option it seems. Too bad no wire form ramps though. I like the artwork on the pro the best. The magnet is really a waste on the premium, and the upper playfield seems clunky.
Mississauga, ON
Quoted from stubborngamer:Baby Godzilla better have some movement, that's all I gotta say.[quoted image]
But will he move?
Quoted from NoQuarters:Elwin on Godzilla. Borg on Welk.
WTH is Welk? Guess I'll have to consider that since there's very little chance I'm going to lay out the money for an Elwin game after seeing IM and JP.....granted, I like IM *way* more than JP, but....yeah. Bro sure does like things on a playfield that piss me off. 
Shots through pops? Check.
Narrow ramps that are extremely steep? Check.
Clunky shots that brick into nothing and can STDM or fall right on a sling on a perfectly intentional made shot? Check.
Fast orbits into a flipper that's a sucker shot to the left outlane if you don't time it perfectly and/or don't flip? Check.
Quoted from NoQuarters:Elwin on Godzilla. Borg on Welk.
I'm new here. Welk is in reference to Lawrence Welk, right? *crosses fingers*
Quoted from NoQuarters:Elwin on Godzilla. Borg on Welk.
Hmmm wonder who is up next on code 
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Yeah, you were right to delete that garbage. We can disagree about games and what we personally like without being a prick about it.
And yeah, I was thinking Lawrence Welk too, but.... what in the name of cryptic codenames could that actually BE. They're obviously not going to do a Lawrence Welk pin lol.
Quoted from Frax:Yeah, you were right to delete that garbage. We can disagree about games and what we personally like without being a prick about it.
And yeah, I was thinking Lawrence Welk too, but.... what in the name of cryptic codenames could that actually BE. They're obviously not going to do a Lawrence Welk pin lol.
I didn’t say anything mean. I just quote the wrong post and don’t know how to work computers well. I don’t have any stock in this except as a lowly blind consumer just wanting more information and patiently awaiting my dream theme Lawrence Welk pin.
Every Elwin shoots like a dream in my book, nothing clunky about em if you’ve got the shots down. IMDN being the best IMO, my JP is a friggin flow monster which is surprising for the layout. AIQ too, but my least fav just based on theme. I’m fully confident that with the time he has had to develop this game that Godzilla will be a total home run.
Quoted from Frax:WTH is Welk? Guess I'll have to consider that since there's very little chance I'm going to lay out the money for an Elwin game after seeing IM and JP.....granted, I like IM *way* more than JP, but....yeah. Bro sure does like things on a playfield that piss me off.
Shots through pops? Check.
Narrow ramps that are extremely steep? Check.
Clunky shots that brick into nothing and can STDM or fall right on a sling on a perfectly intentional made shot? Check.
Fast orbits into a flipper that's a sucker shot to the left outlane if you don't time it perfectly and/or don't flip? Check.
Keith works with Rick nagle on all titles so he’ll be programming the next Keith game
Quoted from Concretehardt:Hmmm wonder who is up next on code
Quoted from shlt_thunder:I didn’t say anything mean. I just quote the wrong post and don’t know how to work computers well. I don’t have any stock in this except as a lowly blind consumer just wanting more information and patiently awaiting my dream theme Lawrence Welk pin.
Haha, all good man.
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:Every Elwin shoots like a dream in my book, nothing clunky about em if you’ve got the shots down. IMDN being the best IMO, my JP is a friggin flow monster which is surprising for the layout. AIQ too, but my least fav just based on theme. I’m fully confident that with the time he has had to develop this game that Godzilla will be a total home run.
I honestly was wondering if JP was rushed, to tell the truth. And yeah...the car shot, neat as it is, is clunk-heaven on location. The multitude of failed shots up the T-rex ramp is bothersome, and again.....on-location play doesn't seem to have been taken into account. The ball slinging around the inner orbit and just going STDM if you don't flip it was entirely intentional also, but with the added punishment of the STTNG-style left outlane drain if you're even a little bit late. I fully expect that was FOR on-location play, as it kills games faster because if I'm missing those shots (it wasn't so bad this last week...I'm getting used to it..) then I know the average player is probably 1-for-5 or worse on it.
To be fair, I didn't even realize AIQ was his game. I'm just now getting back into leagues and whatnot, and if I don't have money, I'm not looking real deep into who designed what game these days. That said, I haven't had a chance to play Infinity Quest just yet, but I do know there's one here on location in Dallas. I'll see if I can make an effort to go play it and see how I feel about it. Like I stated earlier...it's far too early to condemn his design theories.....I'm just vehemently against ME personally spending 6-9k on one of his games based on what I've seen. If I did....it would definitely be Iron Maiden.
Quoted from Frax:Haha, all good man.
I honestly was wondering if JP was rushed, to tell the truth. And yeah...the car shot, neat as it is, is clunk-heaven on location. The multitude of failed shots up the T-rex ramp is bothersome, and again.....on-location play doesn't seem to have been taken into account. The ball slinging around the inner orbit and just going STDM if you don't flip it was entirely intentional also, but with the added punishment of the STTNG-style left outlane drain if you're even a little bit late. I fully expect that was FOR on-location play, as it kills games faster because if I'm missing those shots (it wasn't so bad this last week...I'm getting used to it..) then I know the average player is probably 1-for-5 or worse on it.
To be fair, I didn't even realize AIQ was his game. I'm just now getting back into leagues and whatnot, and if I don't have money, I'm not looking real deep into who designed what game these days. That said, I haven't had a chance to play Infinity Quest just yet, but I do know there's one here on location in Dallas. I'll see if I can make an effort to go play it and see how I feel about it. Like I stated earlier...it's far too early to condemn his design theories.....I'm just vehemently against ME personally spending 6-9k on one of his games based on what I've seen. If I did....it would definitely be Iron Maiden.
Like Avengers, when Godzilla comes out, just wait and try it yourself. See if you like it. Personally I have had a love it, hate it, and back to loving it relationship with Jurassic Park now. Agree about the Newton ball being annoying and your other comments. On the other hand, I love my Avengers. And as usual, if none of the games quite float your boat (or perch your King Kong on an aircraft carrier to refer to Godzilla Vs Kong) just wait and there will be three or four more games coming out in a few months from Stern and other manufacturers to choose from 
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Pretty sure this would look awesome on top of the pin (no matter how the pin looks).
But it makes Stern’s topper prices look like a bargain.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/165637
Quoted from c508:Pretty sure this would look awesome on top of the pin (no matter how the pin looks).
But it makes Stern’s topper prices look like a bargain.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/165637
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That is most of the cost of a Godzilla Stern Premium. Eeks!
Quoted from DS_Nadine:Godzilla Singular Point is pretty good actually...
Looking forward to a Godzilla Pin!
Is it on Netflix now?
Quoted from BallyKISS1978:Is it on Netflix now?
Yes!
Quoted from Hypercoaster:How did we miss Stern posting this image?
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I saw that and it made me think Godzilla isn’t really being made… They haven’t ever trolled an actual release, have they?
Quoted from Hypercoaster:How did we miss Stern posting this image?
Quoted from chubtoad13:I saw that and it made me think Godzilla isn’t really being made.
I think we see eye to eye on that.
Quoted from littlecammi:I think we see eye to eye on that.
These discussions are right up my alley.
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Quoted from BallyKISS1978:So is Godzilla going to be announced or is the teaser pic actually going to be a bowling ball??
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If it is Godzilla Bowling - I am in! Kaiju playing in league bowling against one another!
3 weeks later
Quoted from pinball2020:Like Avengers, when Godzilla comes out, just wait and try it yourself. See if you like it. Personally I have had a love it, hate it, and back to loving it relationship with Jurassic Park now. Agree about the Newton ball being annoying and your other comments. On the other hand, I love my Avengers. And as usual, if none of the games quite float your boat (or perch your King Kong on an aircraft carrier to refer to Godzilla Vs Kong) just wait and there will be three or four more games coming out in a few months from Stern and other manufacturers to choose from .
I just wanted to point out how much you nailed this.
You sure were right, there was another game to choose from....Ultraman. I love Godzilla, but my faith in this being a game I want to buy (and we won't even discuss how unlikely it is that I'd be able to get an LE since I don't have any "ins" with distros and am not willing to put a deposit down before the game's even been announced..) versus Ultraman, which was instantly something I wanted to buy... nah, I'm good. I'll play it when it hits a location locally.
Quoted from Frax:I just wanted to point out how much you nailed this.
You sure were right, there was another game to choose from....Ultraman. I love Godzilla, but my faith in this being a game I want to buy (and we won't even discuss how unlikely it is that I'd be able to get an LE since I don't have any "ins" with distros and am not willing to put a deposit down before the game's even been announced..) versus Ultraman, which was instantly something I wanted to buy... nah, I'm good. I'll play it when it hits a location locally.
Glad I could help. As many of us can attest to - there are plenty more shiny objects/pinball machines/casinos/toys just down the block and all you need is patience and money. (After posting edit: Please add "room to store the things in" to the requirements . )
Did you order Ultraman or are you going to wait and try it in an arcade when it comes out?
Quoted from pinball2020:Glad I could help. As many of us can attest to - there are plenty more shiny objects/pinball machines/casinos/toys just down the block and all you need is patience and money. (After posting edit: Please add "room to store the things in" to the requirements . )
Did you order Ultraman or are you going to wait and try it in an arcade when it comes out?
I'm in for a Bloodsucker Ultraman, yes.
This game needs to be Showa Era Godzilla with a great art package. It always should of been but now that Ultraman is in the marketplace it really set the stage for either a pinball Kaiju grudge match or an instant perfect collection if you have both.
Quoted from Frax:I just wanted to point out how much you nailed this.
You sure were right, there was another game to choose from....Ultraman. I love Godzilla, but my faith in this being a game I want to buy (and we won't even discuss how unlikely it is that I'd be able to get an LE since I don't have any "ins" with distros and am not willing to put a deposit down before the game's even been announced..) versus Ultraman, which was instantly something I wanted to buy... nah, I'm good. I'll play it when it hits a location locally.
Screenshot_20210709-053833_Chrome (resized).jpgQuoted from gamera9:Are there distributors taking deposits on LEs?
No doubt there are. All about who you've done business with and how many boots you want to lick.
Quoted from Frax:No doubt there are. All about who you've done business with and how many boots you want to lick.
some are asking for full pay at the time of LE orders now also
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