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The Pabst Brewing Company Announces Retro Pinball Machine
PBR-Themed “Can Crusher” Pinball Game to Debut at Comic-Con International in San Diego
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – July 13, 2016 – The Pabst Brewing Company, makers of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer (“PBR”), today proudly announced the debut of its new PBR-Themed “Can Crusher” pinball machine. The new PBR machine will make its debut at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 21st through July 24th at booth 501. The game was developed in partnership with Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines
The “Can Crusher” pinball machine captures the iconic nature of the PBR brand with a retro game design,dynamic eye-popping art by artist and pinball phenomenon Dirty Donny Gillies and music by hard-hitting heavy metal band RED FANG.
The debut of this machine will not stop with its arrival at Comic-Con. Following Comic-Con, PBR will showcase the exclusive machine at several other venues including concerts, barcades, high profile events, and other community activities.
“To partner with Stern Pinball on the ‘Can Crusher’ and have a superstar artist like Dirty Donny and music from Red Fang was exactly what we set out to do when we wanted to make a pinball machine the PBR way. The game does a great job of capturing the essence of our brand,” said Pabst CMO Dan McHugh.
About Pabst Brewing Company
With over 30 beers in our portfolio, Pabst Brewing Company is the largest American-owned brewery. Since 1844, we’ve taken pride in brewing beers that have become iconic, cherished American brands. Brands that promote regional pride, and brands that express common bonds amongst people all over the world.
Pabst is honored to be part of so many lives. We work tirelessly to provide worthy products and memorable experiences in local communities. Loyalty is hard to come by these days. Being your beer of choice is a great privilege, which is why we deliver nothing less than award-winning taste and quality.
Trust your good times to Pabst. http://pabstbrewingco.com
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc., headquartered just outside Chicago, Illinois, is the oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball games in the world. Stern’s highly talented creative and technical teams design, engineer and manufacture a full line of popular pinball games, merchandise and accessories. Recent Stern titles include Ghostbusters, Spider-Man Vault, Game of Thrones, KISS, WWE WrestleMania, The Walking Dead, Mustang, Star Trek, Metallica, The Avengers, X-Men, AC/DC, Tron, Transformers, Avatar, Iron Man, Batman, and many more! All of Stern’s pinball games are crafted by hand and assembled by Stern’s expert team. A broad range of players enjoy Stern’s games from professional pinball players that compete in high-stakes international competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit http://www.sternpinball.com/
Quoted from TheLaw:Looks good to me but over priced
Right. This game is pricey for home, but put it on location where younger, hip folks who drink $2 cans of PBR hang out and I think it would do very well and get more people into pinball.
Quoted from pinnyheadhead:Right. This game is pricey for home, but put it on location where younger, hip folks who drink $2 cans of PBR hang out and I think it would do very well and get more people into pinball.
If set up correctly. The $2 PBR crowd won't like $1 3 ball games. Now me, I love me some Nellie.
MSRP $6499 (if its the same as Whoa Nellie). I imagine 6K street price.
Quoted from Darscot:So what is the MSRP?
Quoted from luvthatapex2:MSRP $6499 (if its the same as Whoa Nellie). I imagine 6K street price.
Should be less then that without the crate or stained wood.
Are these new pics? Thought the game was announced three weeks ago plus? Stern is now the king of pinball art.
Is this going to be something Stern sells? The PR doesn't say that. It makes it seem like it is a one of a kind. Maybe they are just checking interest? Funny that we have a pizza pin and now a beer pin!
Quoted from kermit24:Funny that we have a pizza pin and now a beer pin!
Sure beats a fairy pin and an aging rock star pin.
Quoted from kermit24:Is this going to be something Stern sells? The PR doesn't say that. It makes it seem like it is a one of a kind. Maybe they are just checking interest? Funny that we have a pizza pin and now a beer pin!
It's a stern pin and it's been announced for close to a month.
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Leaked weeks ago, but officially announced today with details. Today was also the first we heard about the band supplying the music for the game.
Quoted from Msch:It's a stern pin and it's been announced for close to a month.
Facebook seemed to imply the price is not determined and that they will be for sale through pbr only.
Quoted from TheLaw:If set up correctly. The $2 PBR crowd won't like $1 3 ball games. Now me, I love me some Nellie.
5 ball at .50 then! A bunch of the $2 PBR crowd can afford a lot more than what they spend on beer.
Quoted from luvthatapex2:If you are curious about the Red Fang band. Here is a music video. Notice what they are drinking
» YouTube video
Well there definitely not the best band in the world, but they do know how to shoot a highly entertaining video 
Quoted from investingdad:Pabst, eh?
It's rated '1' on ratebeer.com...
I actually don't mind PBR. IT has to be REALLY cold though. However, a craft beer snob I am not.
Quoted from KevInBuffalo:Look at that flipper gap. No sale.
Is that the standard Stern boutique flipper gap? Doesn't look like it to me. No sale.
Quoted from Mhulsebu:Love Red Fang.
» YouTube video
How have I missed these guys?! They are freaking awesome.
Quoted from KevInBuffalo:Look at that flipper gap. No sale.
It could be a little wider don't you think?
Quoted from Mhulsebu:Love Red Fang.
» YouTube video
Great video--but those guys need to drink more beer!
Quoted from RCA1:How long until one shows up somewhere with 3-inch flipper bats installed?
That would be a sacrilege. But it wouldn't surprise me if people are complaining about GB.
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