Prepaid in full on an LE through Flip N Out. I know Zach is crazy busy with coordinating backorder fulfillment on numerous titles, so I will patiently wait until Expo for an update. Looking forward to seeing fellow pinsiders and getting some time on a Pro and/or Premium in Chicago!

Happy Godzilla Day!

My LE (#861) was delivered on Monday via FedEx and there are thankfully no concerns to report. Huge shout out and much appreciation to Zach and Nicole at Flip N Out Pinball for their consistent commitment to exceptional customer service!

I added ULEK protectors to the slings, outlanes, and pop bumper, red BriteButtons, red Titans for the flippers, and clear ones for the slings. I'm on the list for the Mothra egg factory shooter and eventual topper, and will add Cliffy’s for the ball eject, shooter lane, and switch slots. That will be the extent of my mods, as I prefer to keep my two pins as close to Elwin's original designs as possible.

I was in attendance for the excellent seminar by Keith and team for Jurassic at Expo 2019, and Saturday evening’s Godzilla presentation was even more remarkable in the detailed descriptions of how each element of this outstanding pin was incorporated into the final design. It was fascinating listening to Harrison describing overcoming challenges related to mech concepts, Rick discussing how he created code for each component, Jerry relating his efforts to incorporate the traditional Toho score within a 70’s rock ambiance, and Jeremy providing background for the conception of the art package. Throughout the discussion Keith offered interesting and often humorous insights into how the game came to fruition, from his initial disappointment in learning that George Gomez would be the designer, to the extended hiatus during the development of AIQ, to reconnecting with the project during the start of the pandemic and watching it come together over the past year.

As I unboxed the game, I was reminded of the contribution each member of the team made to bring this amazing world under glass to life, and all those behind the scenes at Stern who supported licensing, manufacturing, production, and marketing. The spirit of collaboration at that company, coupled with a consistent focus on quality standards and innovation, have produced what I regard as the industry benchmark, and I raise my glass to the creative genius and extraordinary skill sets of Keith and his team. Knowing they are hard at work on their next creation is unbelievably exciting, and I anxiously look forward to seeing their collective talents continue to push the boundaries of this industry.

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Absolutely loving the Insider Connected functionality! Updates are so user-friendly now and fast with the WiFi platform.

During their panel at Expo, Keith and team referenced future updates as providing awesome new cutscenes, and highlighted one for the bridge attack that he stated they all watched repeatedly. This pin is so unbelievably amazing already, I am beyond excited for the inclusion of new media to enhance the experience!

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