Quoted from dnapac:

Ok, if this is the “next spooky” thread…here ya go. Pet Cemetery. The house, the road, the climb to the cemetery, the cemetery, the neighbors house…all good stuff.

Quoted from kklank:

I’m guessing after selling out Rick and Morty and Halloween, Spooky may have gone away from music pins for a while.

Quoted from smokinhos:

The fairy tale land is Cali.. some day it will become a state again vs pretending its another country. Dont move to Reno or Vegas, people are escaping, moving there, and bringing the price increase with them.

Quoted from prl867:

I am as giddy as a schoolgirl over getting in on a Bloodsucker edition (yes, that’s an obscure reference to IJ & The Last Crusade).
I’m extremely interested in learning about the development of this pin (a “behind the scenes” video would be awesome.
Reason being, I’m curious about a bunch of little things like licensing likeness rights for the actors such as JLC, Pleasence, and even Michael Myers (or perhaps William Shatner, given that the mask is from the 1978 first movie, thank God).
Since Spooky has a pre-existing relationship with Rob Zombie, I was a little surprised (and very much RELIEVED) that it wasn’t going to be based off the Rob Zombie version, as I would have had zero interest in that.
Assuming they worked with Compass, was Akkad’s son involved at all? I know that Moustafa passed away a while ago, but I thought his son retained ownership.
Was Carpenter involved at all?
Having PJ Soles involved is cool. I believe her topless scene was one of the first I ever saw in a movie when I was a youth. Sorry, TMI, I realize.
Finally, and I do apologize in advance for a bit of a minor stern criticism here, but I’m also thrilled that it wasn’t Stern that got this license. Jurassic Park has always bothered me with its uber obvious lack of likeness rights other than Nedry. If you can’t get the principles and do the film justice, then don’t bother (looking at you Data East BTTF).
Yes, I know that JP did just fine in sales despite the lack of likeness assets, but had Stern done that one right, they certainly would have gotten my $8k instead of Spooky.
You can really tell a Stern machine from a JJP. Much like Data East versus Bally Williams. Indiana Jones by Stern versus Pinball Adventure is night and day.
And now Spooky is in that mix, competing with the big boys, and I for one am ecstatic that they went the JJP route versus the Stern route.
Sorry for excessive post. Brevity ain’t my strong point.

Quoted from Damonator:

I called it several pages back - Army of Darkness (500 games)/Scooby Doo (1500 games).
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Quoted from iceman44:

Not one person has complained about the $$$ so I guess that’s a good thing.

Quoted from razorsedge:

Spooky should go through and refund every multiple purchase of a title by an individual, for the difference above the single game deposit cost.
Then open a second sales run of the reclaimed games in 3 or 6 months time, at the same price.
That would go a long ways to solving the flipping retards problem, and give the genuine buyers whom missed out another chance to buy the game they are genuinely passionate about for the fair manufacturer price.
I could have went online and bought two games that didn't interest me and sell them later for a profit. But I'm not a bottomfeeding "flipper".
This seems to me a good solution, because people can still sell on their spot if they get in a bind, but still also looks after their loyal customers whom might have been screwed over by flipper mentality sellout as they can have another chance down the track if they missed out because of the rush.
They will still sell out all their games in short order, just that it lets the actual buyers have more of a shot.

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

I think it would be more reasonable to limit each fang club membership to a two game max. That way if someone wants a location and home game then they can do that. Anything over two of the same title is definitely suspect. But...Spooky also want to sell out. So I imagine if someone has the means to buy a bunch then Spooky might oblige. I think flippers will buy a UM ce and HWN ce and dump whichever one ends up more valuable to fund the other. It’s crafty. It’s capitalism aaand that’s the law of the land in the ol’ usa. It is what it is.

Quoted from razorsedge:

Alot of places have pretty crap internet mate, that includes alot of places in Australia... and at 2am in the morning.
Some genuine buyers are at much more of a disadvantage than a cashed up flipper with a high speed computer system and lightning fast internet connection.
Some places here still so slow it can cause problems other people never even heard of.
Would help out this unfair bias. There is the other thing, second release open sales at 3pm local so that internationals can log in at a more human sort of time of day.
Lucky I wasn't interested in this game, I would have been pissed at the extremely restricted ordering method for Australia, disadvantaged with competing around high speed other worlds. Spooky taken a backward step in looking after international customers in this way.

Quoted from Indusguys:

I’m pretty sure there is a distributor in Australia you could have contacted if you were interested. I went through the Canadian distributor to get mine, not Spooky. A phone call probably would work if internet is a problem.

Quoted from jonesjb:

I'm in on a CE, some have mentioned that Halloween looks somewhat bright or with Thanksgiving colors. ]

Quoted from Xelz:

Technically, if you drew lines from the main flippers to each shot, every pin is a fan layout.

Quoted from Tilt:

Then there are the guys that get high all day and only want to order at 420, so lets accommodate them to.

Quoted from Mad_Dog_Coin_Op:

How about Buffy The Vampire Slayer? They used to film by my house. Heck, if Spooky does Buffy next I would buy 2.[quoted image]

Quoted from Lounge:

What I would like to see on future sales days is more of a tiered system with loyalty dividends. It would probably help with server loads as well but something like this…
9AM…. Fang Club + previous direct buyers - limit 2
10AM… Fang Club only - limit 2
11AM… All others - limit 2
You get the idea. Not a big fan of this “LeMans start” thing.
$0.02

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

So sell out before "all others" get a chance?
There is nothing wrong with Spooky's methods. They just need better servers

Quoted from jellikit:

Canadians can participate, but need to pay for customs and shipping from the U.S. Thanks.

Quoted from TigerLaw:

No, we want an Ash v Evil Dead / Army of Darkness pin!!!! That’s the message that needs to be received.
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Quoted from Zablon:

Growth and reliance on growth is what kills customer orientation. When the world can be happy just turning a profit and staying in business, the world will be a better place. Thinking you NEED to grow to stay in business is a bullshit mentality that causes more problems and the main reason for good companies turning into greedy shit companies.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

Guy in my league won Hobbit a few years back. Project Pinball takes care of everything.

Quoted from Daditude:

I am very disappointed I missed out on the raffle. I would have 100% bought some spots.
I'm hoping another raffle goes up somewhere.
If anyone hears of one, please PM me.

Quoted from musketd:

I’m a little worried about their being four scoops and that it will kill all the flow in the game

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:

Don’t be...all scoops lead to dual subways that feed the inlanes via servo elevators. Should be lightning fast returns. I’m more worried about ball hang ups (and servo hang ups) during the seven ball multi wiz mode. Have a feeling that I’ll want to lock in all seven balls to get the jackpots up then willing drain half of those 7 balls for a less chaotic gameplay. But...there are other games I do that on too. So...not a huge deal.

Quoted from Pinkitten:

With Halloween flying off the rack at record speed, I hope this convinces Spooky to make Friday the 13th. I would guess it’s an equally strong draw for horror fans, maybe stronger. There seems to be more content, with great locations (camp, cabins, lake, woods) and some cool playfield possibilities. Search different cabins, lower pf could be the lake. Pop bumpers could be the woods. Certain modes could dim the lights and use flashers for the thunderstorm from the first movie...do it, Spooky!

Quoted from Lounge:

I dunno - I can imagine a strategy of getting all the balls in one subway and getting them fed to one flipper one at a time to try and collect jackpots while balls are trapped below.

Quoted from smokinhos:

Scooby? I thought you guys were kidding. But you're serious? Wtf? Scooby? Geez-us.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

I didn't see the British, German or French pinball fans complaining. Good thing you can get a Fathom or Celts cheap

Quoted from Daditude:

I am very disappointed I missed out on the raffle. I would have 100% bought some spots.
I'm hoping another raffle goes up somewhere.
If anyone hears of one, please PM me.

Quoted from play_pinball:

FWIW, raffle tickets were $90 (+$6.75 service fee)

Quoted from play_pinball:

FWIW, raffle tickets were $90 (+$6.75 service fee)

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

No. You dont. Guy in my league won Hobbit a few years back. Project Pinball takes care of everything. Dont spread false information.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

I didn't see the British, German or French pinball fans complaining. Good thing you can get a Fathom or Celts cheap

Quoted from chad:

13 scoops!

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

I smoke pot everyday and i got my order in by 945cst

Quoted from Tilt:

so spooky should accommodate everyone then. So lets have around 100 releases. 1 for every timezone, so there is 24 releases. But now the people that work 2nd or 3rd shift will complain, so we can do 3 releases per day to accommodate them. Then there are the guys that get high all day and only want to order at 420, so lets accommodate them to.
In other words, you cant please everyone. Its a company that did a release at the beginning of the work day of where they are located at. They did great. Were there hiccups, sure, but they tried their best to work through it.
Be positive, be happy that you had an opportunity to buy a game (even if the time was inconvenient) and also that you are able to consider buying an expensive toy. There are many more things to be positive about instead of the negativity

Quoted from Pinball_Freak:

Think you missed his point. He was just stating some facts.
1 - Australia Has NO distributors. Previous releases we were given an allotted amount, kindly managed by two of the nicest people in pinball. Done for the love of pinball and supporting some local Aussie pinheads.
2 - Yes we have always been able to buy direct from spooky, the time difference isn’t the issue!
3 - I’m lucky enough to live in Greater Sydney and have fair internet speed. I ordered right at 9. After crashes and refreshes got through to order placement at 9.45. Some regions in Australia have poor coverage thus shit house internet connections. Some people probably tried for 2 hours without even getting to the checkout page. Show some sympathy here
4 - He’s Not blaming Spooky by any means, he’s just releasing some of his mates frustration of not being on the same playing field in the internet world.
5 - quantities to Australia have increased with every release. We love our Spooky’s here.
6 - who knows I might become an Aussie distributor to help Aussie market! Will talk to Charlie when things settle down.
7 - feel free to shoot me down, I’ve got broad shoulders. Halloween and Ultraman will be my 6/7th Spooky’s
8 - I get the real world problem stuff, last time I checked this is a pinball site. Real pinball problems only haha
9 - pics for you Graysonsdad [quoted image]

Quoted from musketd:

I’m a little worried about their being four scoops and that it will kill all the flow in the game

Quoted from Pinkitten:

With Halloween flying off the rack at record speed, I hope this convinces Spooky to make Friday the 13th. I would guess it’s an equally strong draw for horror fans, maybe stronger. There seems to be more content, with great locations (camp, cabins, lake, woods) and some cool playfield possibilities. Search different cabins, lower pf could be the lake. Pop bumpers could be the woods. Certain modes could dim the lights and use flashers for the thunderstorm from the first movie...do it, Spooky!

Quoted from jellikit:

I work for the charity and confirmed before posting. It may have changed since he won the raffle, I can't speak to that. Thanks.

Quoted from Pinball_Freak:

Think you missed his point. He was just stating some facts.
1 - Australia Has NO distributors. Previous releases we were given an allotted amount, kindly managed by two of the nicest people in pinball. Done for the love of pinball and supporting some local Aussie pinheads.
2 - Yes we have always been able to buy direct from spooky, the time difference isn’t the issue!
3 - I’m lucky enough to live in Greater Sydney and have fair internet speed. I ordered right at 9. After crashes and refreshes got through to order placement at 9.45. Some regions in Australia have poor coverage thus shit house internet connections. Some people probably tried for 2 hours without even getting to the checkout page. Show some sympathy here
4 - He’s Not blaming Spooky by any means, he’s just releasing some of his mates frustration of not being on the same playing field in the internet world.
5 - quantities to Australia have increased with every release. We love our Spooky’s here.
6 - who knows I might become an Aussie distributor to help Aussie market! Will talk to Charlie when things settle down.
7 - feel free to shoot me down, I’ve got broad shoulders. Halloween and Ultraman will be my 6/7th Spooky’s
8 - I get the real world problem stuff, last time I checked this is a pinball site. Real pinball problems only haha
9 - pics for you Graysonsdad [quoted image]

Quoted from Daditude:

I am very disappointed I missed out on the raffle. I would have 100% bought some spots.
I'm hoping another raffle goes up somewhere.
If anyone hears of one, please PM me.

Quoted from BWT67:

I second this sentiment. The machine should cover the highlights of I-V. Don't get me wrong, the later parts are great, but would be difficult to include as they'd break away from the camp environment. Oh and it needs this as the definitive topper.[quoted image]