Godzilla (Limited Edition)
Stern, 2021
Godzilla (Premium)
Stern, 2021
Godzilla (Pro)
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I just dropped $1000 on my deposit for a premium. March ETA from Game Exchange Colorado. 
This will be my 3rd pin, maybe 4th by the time it gets here!!! I have a Star Wars Comic Art Premium, Hobbit, and may grab a Star Wars Episode 1 this weekend.
Quoted from Obed_Marsh:Lol you're calling GODZILLA a strange theme for pinball as a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory owner?! Classic movie and nothing against that game, but giant monsters fighting and destroying things makes a lot more sense for pinball then that.
That explains all the chocolate smudges on his machines.
Quoted from spblat:I don't mod much anymore since becoming an operator but I think the speaker kit I ordered with the 10" sub is going to fit this game nicely. I'm probably going to need a shaker too.
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Most public places I play, the sound is so low I cant hear the game anyways. I'm so happy to hear about an operator caring about sound. Kudos.
(I'm still waiting for mine... it's spring for me I think.)
Looks like I'm #57 on my distributor's waitlist and even a march delivery isn't guaranteed now. Ugg. If anyone has a heads up on spring premium inventory please PM me. In the meantime I will just remain jelly.
Quoted from Av8:It was almost as good as real sex. Such a good pin.
This sure sounds like someone without "real sex" experience". (Don't take this personal, it really made me laugh my ass off when I read it!!!!)
In other news... I'm #13 in my distro's list. And was told I'd probably get my pin in AUGUST. (premium). Dang its gonna be long 3 months. Well, at least I have real sex to do until then.
Quoted from fooflighter:I'm a Premium all day buyer so I'm biased but Godzilla, much like DP, TWD and GOTG give a great return on value in the Pro departments. I guess my mind looks at as it's almost 7k already, what's another 2k. I also understand I'm guilty of that attitude contributing to the rise in prices. My solution has been to hold off buying until I have played and know I really, reeeeeally want the game.
Same here-- I view it as an art investment. I probably won't ever sell Godzilla, but if I ever did, that 2000 difference will hold its appreciation vs. the pro.
Also-- my Godzilla Premium shows up on WEDNESDAY. I can't wait!!! (Had to keep it in the warehouse while I was selling my house, that was PAINFUL! But it's coming this week!!!!) For the record, I preordered in October (1000 deposit) and it was available the first week of July, but had to have my distro hold it for a month (which SUCKED). But its here Wednesday!
Quoted from Taygeta:Up till Godzilla if someone asked me what games do you HAVE to get the premium, I’d answer only AC/DC. Every other game they’ve done I feel like the pro is enough in most respects.
I feel like Star Wars pro without the hyperspace lane is missing quite a bit. That hyperspace is dope. Is it worth 2000? Don't know, but the Pro version sure feels like a welfare game without it!
Quoted from PanzerKraken:So is it possible/easy to remove the back box on a Stern, especially Godzilla? I'm limited for space so seeing about maybe putting it upstairs which is a pain already. But would be helpful for moving and future too if the backer box can be removed without a huge fuss.
Possible sure, advisable no. You'd have to remove the wiring from the back, remove the hinges... you know it folds down, right?
Ok, after a year of lurking in the forum... mine arrived today!!! Godzilla Premium.
Hot damn this game is solid! I've played in bars and even a friends pinball room for the last year, but playing at full volume in my own home makes all the difference. Only a few games in (it's a workday) but no regrets, am loving this so far.
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Quoted from Bohdi:Dam, all I see is 1 cable still attached, and 1 connector unplugged. What's the 1 cable that you didn't disconnect? I plan on moving my Pro when it arrives with the PF out and head off. Just curious how many connections there are to the PF that have to be disconnected to remove it completely
I was gonna disconnect them all, but then 1 was zip tied and I got lazy and grabbed a cart to put it on. It would be super easy to remove it completely.
Quoted from Bohdi:Is it fairly easy to left the PF out yourself, or did you have help?
Key thing is to have somewhere to set it to undo the cables... so if you don't have a table/cart handy, best to have help. Full disclosure: I didn't PLAN on taking it all the way out until I screwed up on the left art blade and had to retry. Then I was like "oh, that was super easy". Anyone have Cliffys for Godzilla? The kit is here: http://www.passionforpinball.com/wip.htm -- are these needed for premium, home use? Is it worth the cost for a kit? Or do we have enough protection already from Stern? I don't want to buy everything possible for the pin, just artblades for me-- but if these really help I'd consider it.
Swapped the shaker motor from Star Wars to Godzilla last night. What a diff-- highly recommend a shaker on Godzilla! (set to minimal use, a little goes a long way!). I don't miss it on Star Wars. But oh so good on Godzilla! Those footsteps shaking the house is pretty cool.
Quoted from purbeast:Just a heads up, but the yellow ones are more "amber" colored than yellow, so if you wanted actual yellow-yellow, those probably aren't what you are expecting. These are the brite buttons in yellow on my JP.
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And a Rush 2049!!!! Love that game!!!!
Quoted from Bohdi:Got TDiddy's bridge in, and my GZ 90% in.
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I love that look on him-- do you have a link you could share to the model? I'd love to throw him on the top of my machine
Quoted from PinballHaven:Found in cabinet, can’t seem to place it…..any help is appreciated!
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Kaiju poop?
Quoted from tbaum:Looking to get a digital level to check my tables. Is this what I'd be looking for?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Johnson-Level-Magnetic-Digital-Angle-Locator/1000085673
Yes that will do. I have a similar one from Amazon for about that price.
Quoted from Jokode:Thanks Hayfarmer, that does sound easier and I might end up going that route - but I still really want to know the suggested way to correctly store the playfield if I did take it out…
I’ve seen some folks mention it’s a simple way to reduce the weight of the cab if you want to go up/down stairs but I can’t find anyone talking about Godzilla specifically and the collapsing building assembly is chonky!
I used a cart right next to the pin. Be sure to not put the playfield directly on the side armor or it will damage it like I did. Super easy to take it all out. There was 1 cable I left connected though, I'd recommend leaving it wired and just setting it on a surface next to it.
It's way easier to get the artblades perfect like this. It's ridiculous simple to lift it all the way out.
An astute pinsider pointed out the scratches on the side rails-- thanks for that! Stern replaced it free under warranty
Quoted from JakeFAttie:super newbie question... I've got my playfield out right now to instal art blades and a shaker motor. I just moved my outlane posts into the lower (easier) position. Are there any other official changes I can make to the playfield while I have it out to make the game easier? Thanks, pros.
Godzilla is one of the easiest games IMHO. Check out Abe Flips pinball channel on youTube if you need some tips. Godzilla is kinda the perfect game, it's not too hard or punishing, but still hard enough you don't have 20 minute games normally. If you're getting frustrated you can always set it to "super easy" in the settings which should make things like ball saves longer. Enjoy it, use it to improve your skills, and don't sweat the short plays. (I hope you read this as unbiased gerneralized input and nothing against your skills, just input to keep it "as hard as it is factory").
Sonic I'm trying to find the info for this mod, can you send /post a link?
Quoted from blueberryjohnson:I'll offer another ringing endorsement for this mod. Zero unregistered skill shots and impostor collects since installing.
Quoted from kbenson13:Hey guys. The WiFi on my Godzilla Preimum is terrible. The game sits right next to my Rush Premium, which picks up my WiFI just fine. I *think* I've seen other people replace their dongles but I can't find it in the thread. Does anybody have any recommendations for dongles that work (i.e. get better range)? Did you have to update drivers somehow? Simpler is better for me.... Thanks!
Don't know if it's faster/better, but this one works and is in my GZ right now. (Bought it to add IC to my Star Wars, but it ended up in GZ) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00H28H8DU
There are only a few chipsets that work with the Sterns and this chipset does.
Quoted from Fezmid:Just got an email from my distributor that my GZ Premium will be arriving in a week or so! My first NIB, can't wait!
OOOOH you're gonna LOVE it! Get yourself some good Godzilla swag (see Taget, Hot Topic, Ebay).... this machine is PERFECT and oh so fun. Clear your schedule!
Also be sure to enable Home Team from the get go, it makes it a lot better. I didn't do that for the first month and regret it.
Quoted from KING-HENRY:because life IS short..I was just diagnosed with an inoperative brain tumor yesterday We'll see how that pans out..but I did buy the topper before the news, lol..(I knew I had the tumor, but didn't know it was inoperatable at that time).
Seems you have the real life exclusive “King of the Monsters Time Attack” mode. Let's hope you can break out of it and get some extra balls. Know that you have all our support!!!!
I hereby nominate you the King of the Monsters and hope you absolutely break that mode and beat that fucking monster!!!!!
Quoted from Oneironaut:Sure would be nice if some of that burning hole money found its way to a local animal shelter.
Out of sight, out of mind does not mean its not happening.
I think you should sell all your pins and donate to your local animal shelter.
Quoted from gizmo33:I suspect problem with the upgrade in 1.05.0... where can i found the 1.04.0 please ?
On the recent thread of other games and GZ-- I just got back my Star Wars (premium, comic art) after a 6 month swap for Batman66-- and getting it back, I really love having it as something completely different than GZ. The gameplay is just *so* different. Godzilla is so mechanical with so many things going on, while Star Wars is really stripped back to a basic shooter but with really fancy lights. It's fantastic next to GZ. But thats just me, I only have 2 games in my little pinball kingdom, I know a lot of you cats have 20+.
Quoted from Zen_Monkey:I find it hard to believe toppers sell games. They may help drive people to a machine and play it on location and they may help part a completionist of their money but selling more machines?
IMHO they are designed to drive people to a machine to play it on location by making the game look more attractive (and thus justify the high price)-- but in actuality its us collector suckers that end up buying them.
Quoted from lakerone:Agreed, my GZ is not going anywhere..."bolted to the floor" I believe is the phrase, I've already spent over 2000 in mods, you only live once...enjoy life
You gotta unbolt it to get that sweet nudge action
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