Stern Godzilla Mod Thread

6y 50,300 663 5 2

Quoted from Strummy:
Chris at Cointaker never disappoints with his attention to detail on backbox kits.
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Did you get the deluxe version or the standard arcade version? Wondering if the sound activated LEDs are worth the extra $50?!

#1058 2 years ago

DAV

Av8

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Melbourne Beach, FL

12y 78,800 2,768 4 9

Just got home with NIB GZLE! What are the must have mods?

I want the jet.

#1059 2 years ago

MSC

Magicmike0

Pinside member

Knoxville, TN

11y 51,350 678 3 9

Quoted from skooter710:
Still waiting on mine.
They look great.
Scott

Quoted from Florp:
Can't wait to get mine! Looks awesome

Pictures do it no justice. Here’s my lame YouTube video on em haha. You can check out the first 45 seconds of it to get a better look at them in motion if ya want.

#1060 2 years ago

BJH

Muymanwell

Pinside member

Quoted from Av8:
Just got home with NIB GZLE! What are the must have mods?
I want the jet.

tdiddy's tesla towers, replace the gz in the back (i recommend neca's 1956 poster godzilla figure), there's a lot of options for jets as well.

#1061 2 years ago

LAR

Apinjunkie

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Quoted from Av8:
Just got home with NIB GZLE! What are the must have mods?
I want the jet.

Tdiddys Tesla strike towers are a must, I just added a little extra paint and some detail touches to mine today. If you've got the pro definitely check out his building, if they're not sold out yet.

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#1062 2 years ago

PDK

Pugster

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Kelowna, BC

4y 49,850 580

Quoted from Av8:
Just got home with NIB GZLE! What are the must have mods?
I want the jet.

I don’t get mine for a while and I’m already on a list for Sleal’s Saucer. I think it’s the best bang for the buck mod out there, improves the flat plastic pop bumper 100%. All the videos/pics of GZs without a saucer mod of some sort look like they’re missing something IMHO.

I also scooped the NECA GZ.

#1063 2 years ago

LAR

Apinjunkie

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For those out there who are concerned that the poster art neca Godzilla figure might not match the artwork, this might be an answer. These are available for under $100. They have one other available also that looks pretty cool.

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#1064 2 years ago

FRX

Frax

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Conyers, GA

12y 103K 16,662 2 9

Quoted from Apinjunkie:
For those out there who are concerned that the poster art neca Godzilla figure might not match the artwork, this might be an answer. These are available for under $100. They have one other available also that looks pretty cool.
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Sticks out like a sore thumb worse than even me putting my unpainted 3d printed Zilla on the playfield would, IMO.

#1065 2 years ago

LAR

Apinjunkie

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Quoted from Frax:
Sticks out like a sore thumb worse than even me putting my unpainted 3d printed Zilla on the playfield would, IMO.

I get it, it's not for me either. Just another option, I figured someone might dig it.

#1066 2 years ago

A$$

Bohdi

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Burnsville, MN

11y 68,550 2,840 3 7

Quoted from Apinjunkie:
For those out there who are concerned that the poster art neca Godzilla figure might not match the artwork, this might be an answer. These are available for under $100. They have one other available also that looks pretty cool.
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This one doesn't stick out as much

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#1067 2 years ago

HKY

HoakyPoaky

Quoted from Bohdi:
This one doesn't stick out as much[quoted image]

Well first off it's the wrong era & looks like it's ripped from Heisei Era movies. IDK why anyone would replace vibrant matching ZY artwork with a hodgepodge collage of stolen DVD box art.

#1068 2 years ago

DAD

docquest

Docquest Pinball Mods

North Attleboro, MA

12y 131K 3,946 8

Quoted from HoakyPoaky:
Well first off it's the wrong era & looks like it's ripped from Heisei Era movies. IDK why anyone would replace vibrant matching ZY artwork with a hodgepodge collage of stolen DVD box art.

Exaxtly, ZY art is fantastic. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

Even if you change the translite to try and match your neca Godzilla figure you still have all the YZ Godzilla art all over the cabinet and playfield.

#1069 2 years ago

CHA

digitaldocc

Pinside member

Oxford, CT

8y 56,550 923 4

I think the neca translight has some charm to it even if it doesn't match ZY look. I just hate the dumb orange square with small font writing.

#1070 2 years ago

JON

J85M

Hot Mods

Warrington

12y 147K 10,466 32

Quoted from Bohdi:
This one doesn't stick out as much[quoted image]

It does, no idea why anyone would swap out a ZY translite for anything but another ZY translite.

#1071 2 years ago

DAD

tampa12

Pinside member

3y 47,800 119 4 14

Godzilla glowing red eyes mod, Mechagodzilla LED mod, UFO mod, burning building mod and Tesla coil mods.

#1072 2 years ago

AJV

gumnut01

Pinside member

Sydney

10y 84,800 2,880 12 10

Already have Tesla towers and 1956 Godzilla. Just added Sleal16 ufo. Looks fantastic ! Recommend. Great price too.

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#1073 2 years ago

JON

J85M

Hot Mods

Warrington

12y 147K 10,466 32

Quoted from gumnut01:
Already have Tesla towers and 1956 Godzilla. Just added Sleal16 ufo. Looks fantastic ! Recommend. Great price too. [quoted image]

That looks as good as liors and for less than what, half the price? amazing!

#1074 2 years ago

BCO

Bmanpin

Pinside+ Pro!

Rockford, MN

4y 89,050 1,158 7

Quoted from J85M:
That looks as good as liors and for less than what, half the price? amazing!

You guys are rough on Lior. Is the cost for everyone? No. Will any of these mods add value come sale time? No. Just personal preference I guess. Personally I think his mods are unrivaled. At least for GnR anyway!

#1075 2 years ago

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Strummy

High End Mods

Prague

10y 118K 2,872 4

Quoted from atg1469:
Did you get the deluxe version or the standard arcade version? Wondering if the sound activated LEDs are worth the extra $50?!

I always get the deluxe versions. The extras are worth it to me. The one on my acdc premium is awesome too.

#1076 2 years ago

HKY

HoakyPoaky

https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1029-chrome-candy/05861-under-the-bridge-plastic-replacement

I thought I would post this in case anyone was thinking about ordering Chrome Candy’s bridge plastic metal replacement. This is the best mod I have added to my GZ for two reasons…

1) It’s an aesthetically pleasing solution to the breaking plastic problem
2) While installing, I was able to properly fix the most frustrating problem on my game….LT ramp rattle rejection shots.

There are no instructions, so this is how I did it. First remove the c-clamp & washer from here
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Then remove the lock nut from underneath the bridge here.
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The RT half of the bridge will slide off the shafts. Be careful these washers & spacers don’t fall off this screw.
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First remove the plastic. There’s a small black screw & a lock nut holding it in place. When you try to remove the lock nut, the post screwed into the playfield t-nut will likely come out with it. No worries. You can separate them now.
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Use a magnet tool to remove the captive ball
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See this gap between the guide & the big magnet? It shouldn’t be there. 50% of my LR ramp shots would catch the edge of this guide, rattle around, and reject. Well no more! Time it fix this to ensure clean smooth shots to the LT ramp.
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Now some might grab some pliers & start bending metal, but not me. Remove the guide & do it right. So remove these two lock nuts & slide the guide out.
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Now that you gave the guide out, you’ll want to bend it slightly. Right here on the dotted line. Take it to your vice & bend as needed. Then reinstall in place. Don’t overtighten the lock nuts or you’ll strip them.
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Problem solved! And the good thing is that the ball will have more room to rock when held by the magnet, giving you more motion to hit the imposter shot behind the upper flipper. And when it stops rocking, it will sit farther to the left, leading to better feeds to the upper flipper for destruction jackpot shots.
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Before you install the metal protector, put the captive ball back in place. Even by bending the guide, there is still plenty of room in there for the ball to move around & hit the switch. And it doesn’t hurt to polish the protector with a little Mothers Mag. Get that thing nice and shiny! Then screw the post screw back into the playfield t-nut, and then secure the metal in place.
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Put the bridge back together & make sure it functions properly. Now the game plays better & there’s no worries or plastics breaking. And now you can see the captive ball too. Great mod! Highly recommended!
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Key post

#1077 2 years ago

???

mrsnowball

Inactive member

Unknown

2y 2,400 2

If anyone is looking for the Neca 1956 poster Godzilla, I found a seller online that is very reasonably priced. Ordered and received. Now just waiting for my GZ Premium.

https://tf2sshop.com/products/5138?variant=36228486201500

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#1078 2 years ago

WOZ

FNwoz

Pinside member

New Lenox, IL

7y 29,800 91 1

Quoted from mrsnowball:
If anyone is looking for the Neca 1956 poster Godzilla, I found a seller online that is very reasonably priced. Ordered and received. Now just waiting for my GZ Premium.
https://tf2sshop.com/products/5138?variant=36228486201500
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I need to order one for my Pro. Never heard of them but if it is legit that is a great price.

#1079 2 years ago

???

mrsnowball

Inactive member

Unknown

2y 2,400 2

It's legit. I waited until I had the product in hand before posting this.

#1080 2 years ago

BAR

tedwasright

Pinside member

2y 52,300 477 3

Quoted from HoakyPoaky:
I thought I would post this in case anyone was thinking about ordering Chrome Candy’s bridge plastic metal replacement. This is the best mod I have added to my GZ for two reasons…
1) It’s an aesthetically pleasing solution to the breaking plastic problem
2) While installing, I was able to properly fix the most frustrating problem on my game….LT ramp rattle rejection shots.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1029-chrome-candy/05861-under-the-bridge-plastic-replacement
There are no instructions, so this is how I did it. First remove the c-clamp & washer from here
[quoted image]
Then remove the lock nut from underneath the bridge here.
[quoted image]
The RT half of the bridge will slide off the shafts. Be careful these washers & spacers don’t fall off this screw.
[quoted image]
First remove the plastic. There’s a small black screw & a lock nut holding it in place. When you try to remove the lock nut, the post screwed into the playfield t-nut will likely come out with it. No worries. You can separate them now.
[quoted image]
Use a magnet tool to remove the captive ball
[quoted image]
See this gap between the guide & the big magnet? It shouldn’t be there. 50% of my LR ramp shots would catch the edge of this guide, rattle around, and reject. Well no more! Time it fix this to ensure clean smooth shots to the LT ramp.
[quoted image]
Now some might grab some pliers & start bending metal, but not me. Remove the guide & do it right. So remove these two lock nuts & slide the guide out.
[quoted image]
Now that you gave the guide out, you’ll want to bend it slightly. Right here on the dotted line. Take it to your vice & bend as needed. Then reinstall in place. Don’t overtighten the lock nuts or you’ll strip them.
[quoted image]
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Problem solved! And the good thing is that the ball will have more room to rock when held by the magnet, giving you more motion to hit the imposter shot behind the upper flipper. And when it stops rocking, it will sit farther to the left, leading to better feeds to the upper flipper for destruction jackpot shots.
[quoted image]
Before you install the metal protector, put the captive ball back in place. Even by bending the guide, there is still plenty of room in there for the ball to move around & hit the switch. And it doesn’t hurt to polish the protector with a little Mothers Mag. Get that thing nice and shiny! Then screw the post screw back into the playfield t-nut, and then secure the metal in place.
[quoted image]
Put the bridge back together & make sure it functions properly. Now the game plays better & there’s no worries or plastics breaking. And now you can see the captive ball too. Great mod! Highly recommended!
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Thanks for putting in the effort to post that.

#1081 2 years ago

HKY

HoakyPoaky

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/introducing-poakymods-

PoakyMods first potential GZ mod for sale….

FLYING MOTHRA WITH SPOTLIGHT KIT

More info on this item, an introduction to myself, my no 3D printing production process, and some of the mods I’m considering for production can be found here in my PoakyMods thread Cheers!

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#1082 2 years ago

PAT

Selig

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2y 50,800 119 6

Quoted from HoakyPoaky:
PoakyMods first potential GZ mod for sale….
FLYING MOTHRA WITH SPOTLIGHT KIT
More info on this item, an introduction to myself, my no 3D printing production process, and some of the mods I’m considering for production can be found here in my PoakyMods thread Cheers!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/introducing-poakymods-[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Looks really cool. Love the hand cast and hand painted detail. I would be a customer if you end up moving forward, but if not you have a super cool Godzilla unique to every other one out there.

#1083 2 years ago

KYL

rue_

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2y 24,800 150 6

Anyone else think Sterns side armor is terrible? Its like dragon heads with sparks coming out.
I’m thinking of doing my own custom set with a different design. Anyone interested I can have a buddy make a run on his plasma table. I was thinking forward of the button of having the cut out say Godzilla in Japanese.

#1084 2 years ago

NBS

Nstone4425

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Layton, UT

3y 72,300 322 8 19

Lol I actually really like their side armor.

#1085 2 years ago

KYL

rue_

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2y 24,800 150 6

Quoted from Nstone4425:
Lol I actually really like their side armor.

To each his own I guess. Options are good

#1086 2 years ago

BJH

Muymanwell

Pinside member

Quoted from Nstone4425:
Lol I actually really like their side armor.

me too. i always enjoy more ghidorah

#1087 2 years ago

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atg1469

The Electric Playground

6y 50,300 663 5 2

Quoted from Muymanwell:
me too. i always enjoy more ghidorah

I like the armor but not the price!

#1088 2 years ago

BJH

Muymanwell

Pinside member

Quoted from atg1469:
I like the armor but not the price!

THAT i can agree with.

#1089 2 years ago

DAD

dfester007

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Allegan, MI

5y 33,050 81 5

Anyone build their own topper? There are so many cool figures out there... I am thinking about a Godzilla and King Ghidorah scene... use train landscape and buildings to give it some context... throw some fire-like LEDs in...

Looking for inspiration while waiting for my July build.

#1090 2 years ago

BJH

Muymanwell

Pinside member

Quoted from dfester007:
Anyone build their own topper? There are so many cool figures out there... I am thinking about a Godzilla and King Ghidorah scene... use train landscape and buildings to give it some context... throw some fire-like LEDs in...
Looking for inspiration while waiting for my July build.

I'll be doing a king ghidorah topper with yellow/white flashers (to simulate lightning), once my statue arrives from gamestop in april (it's already been pushed back at least once)

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#1091 2 years ago

DAD

dfester007

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Allegan, MI

5y 33,050 81 5

That should make for a pretty epic topper…

#1092 2 years ago

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ultimategameroom

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Ambler, PA

11y 83,550 2,071 23

Quoted from atg1469:
I like the armor but not the price!

I was just checking out the armor. It looks like they are using a wood screw to secure the armor to the cabinet! I haven’t added armor to any of my Stern machines but don’t remember seeing screws before.

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#1093 2 years ago

MAR

unclerudy

Pinside member

South Lyon, MI

2y 55,300 433 2

I am getting a pro, and was thinking of replacing the mecha godzilla with a mecha king ghidorah instead

#1094 2 years ago

DAV

Av8

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Melbourne Beach, FL

12y 78,800 2,768 4 9

Quoted from Pugster:
I don’t get mine for a while and I’m already on a list for Sleal’s Saucer. I think it’s the best bang for the buck mod out there, improves the flat plastic pop bumper 100%. All the videos/pics of GZs without a saucer mod of some sort look like they’re missing something IMHO.
I also scooped the NECA GZ.

Which neca GZ?

#1095 2 years ago

CAR

OnTheBrink

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York, PA

4y 28,650 1 17

New Mods just in !

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#1096 2 years ago

PDK

Pugster

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Kelowna, BC

4y 49,850 580

Quoted from Av8:
Which neca GZ?

I did the same one that most seem to be getting, the “king of the monsters” poster version.

#1097 2 years ago

HKY

HoakyPoaky

Thought I would post this…

This 6” Jet Jaguar toy is pretty popular, not expensive & easy to find on Amazon. Most people mount him on the RT over by the upper loop, but I have other plans for that area. I still like the toy tho, so I found a better spot for him.

I lowered the building & securely zip tied his front leg to this post. His back foot is wedged up against the back panel, so he’s not going anywhere. Twist his upper body & arm so it’s not blocking ball entry to the roof.

He’s now peaking behind the building, and fully in view when the building collapses. Win win IMO. Gotta have more Kaiju!

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#1098 2 years ago

BJH

Muymanwell

Pinside member

Quoted from HoakyPoaky:
Thought I would post this…
This 6” Jet Jaguar toy is pretty popular, not expensive & easy to find on Amazon. Most people mount him on the RT over by the upper loop, but I have other plans for that area. I still like the toy tho, so I found a better spot for him.
I lowered the building & securely zip tied his front leg to this post. His back foot is wedged up against the back panel, so he’s not going anywhere. Twist his upper body & arm so it’s not blocking ball entry to the roof.
He’s now peaking behind the building, and fully in view when the building collapses. Win win IMO. Gotta have more Kaiju!
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clever placement!

#1099 2 years ago

LAR

Apinjunkie

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