I think the Goblin toy is the only one so different from the comic book version that it would matter (the others are rather generic looking versions of the characters (Marco wore a green striped shirt in the comic books and the movie, Doc Ock had glasses, etc.). That being said I know nothing about licensing rules / laws / if there is going to be a VE, etc.

Wonder if the toys are still availible? Or if it would be like lotr le

Doc Ock looks like Alfred Molina. Sandman looks like Thomas Hayden Church. Venom is the movie design. All toys would be redesigned to resemble comic book versions.

Stern made them. They weren't off the shelf. If it was a movie license they could make it again....but we're going with the rumor that it's a comic book Marvel license....so they couldn't use them anyway.

If this turns out to actually be true, and they re-run spiderman with new art, audio and toys and it works (sells), that to me is a new category - not just a 'vault' edition - but a straight up remake/reboot. Sure, the layout is the same, but the art & audio are at least 50% of the game experience.

You should for sure buy one!!!

edit---Im really rooting for this to be made, especially for you!

I would really be tempted to purchase if the new art was based off the work of John Romita Sr, who IMO is the definitive Spider-Man artist. So many classic covers....he truly defined the character after Steve Ditko left. McFarland gets a lot of love too (along with his toy lines), but Romita just looks so much more classic & vibrant to me with his bold colors & black outlines. It's one of the main reasons the 1980 Gottlieb pin is still so collectable.

But new toys, new dots, new callouts....on one of Sterns best tables? It's a smart move for a VE edition. Curious to see if the rumors are true.

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Exactly - and while I think a hand drawn comic Spidey could be amazing....it could falter with a poorly written/directed sound package. Would be a shame to see Spidey go the route of X-Men audio.

"It's time to pay, Marko!" - easily one of the most annoying callouts on any pinball machine...

Ya. Audio killed SM for me. Doc Ock is my favourite shot in all of pinball. I want it back, bad.
I've always had this thought that SM was respected rather than loved. Could they reboot it to generate some sweet spidey lurve?? Yes please.

I sold my BSM because I never warmed up to that licensed version of spidey. This thread got me thinking about whether I'd buy back in with a comic-based version, but honestly, if I want a better themed spidey, I'd probably go with STLE. Its similar enough (no, its not a copy) shot-wise and I get a much more modern experience.

This is what I find interesting about pinball - some people LOVE the audio and others find it grating. Stern cant please everyone all the time, but you know you'll still hear about it on pinside.

They really play nothing alike, even if on the surface they seem pretty similar.

Looks like Stern has Kiss pro, WWE pro n Metallica LED pro at comicon.

More probable to have an announcement at comiccon with some art then having a new machine there.

I've had them side by side and this is how I felt as well.

I find the shots fairly similar, but enjoy the ST layout a tad more. I certainly wouldn't miss SM shots if I had ST.

Comic book art and the music/voices from the old cartoon would be a winning mix for me!

It's an interesting theory, but is it worth the investment for a game that already has thousands of machines out there. How many machines would they need to sell to justify the new development? I guess we'll find out.

I specifically sold SM to get ST with the shots being the argument. I thought the shooter lane return was how the spider sense shot should have always been and I thought the venom shot continuing around the backboard in the form of the warp ramp was also a natural improvement. The kickback sealed the deal. Well, after a year and something the shots aren't enough. Code rules. SM is some sweet polished code. SMVE is a done deal for me, funded by ST leaving.

I've owned SM twice. I really like the game and think its a top 5 Stern. If they make it again with new art and make a cohesive package with sound and music, I'll probably get it a third time. I'd love original comic book art.

Not gonna happen!

Did anyone think that maybe they could just renew the old licence for cheap since sony has moved on to new reboots?

So no new toys, no new art. And no new dots.
Why would Stern waste programers and artists time they dont have. To completely redo everything for a VE.

If they renewed the original licence they just slap a led dmd, the new style cab, lockdown bar etc. And with new metalic decals and cash in.

Just like IMVE did.

Lets check back in 6 months and see.

It's not that simple. I doubt it's possible anymore.

Well you can still licence the films as well as stills, clips, audio, art, posters and other sony pictures media. So I imagine that means the movie could still be used in a pin if the licence was paid for as well. And Im sure its not as expensive as it was when the films were current.

Right from their licenceing site....

If you wish to license clips, stills, posters, dialogue, or any other thematic elements from the feature film libraries of Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, or Revolution Studios, please submit a request by email to [email protected].

http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/
services.html

**This link covers the movie clips DMD animations.**

http://www.sonypictures.com/studios/filmclipandstilllicensing.php

http://www.sonypictures.com/search/?q=spiderman&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=p&getfields=*&client=sp-us&proxystylesheet=sp-us&site=sp-us

Wife would be pissed but I might have to pull the trigger on a comic Spider-Man pin nib

Think it would be cool to see/ play a comic book version, but don't see it as a " replacement" for mine. I like everything about the game " including the callouts", and fills a nice niche in my lineup...no need to mess with success, here...

The expensive part of making a pinball is the design & coding process. That's done and over on Spidey. Coming up with a new art/sound/dots package is pretty minor...if they can sell 500-1000 units, that's like selling a game with a "free" development process - it would be massively profitable compared to a brand new game from scratch.

Only way I would ever buy a Spiderman Pin, man that cartoon was big when I was a kid.

I might have to get an SMVE if it's comic book style. I would think the rules will be identical, but would have a new way to code the 2x shot with LED's so it doesn't flicker.

So remember when I said 6 months ago a Borg designed KISS was up next, followed by Game of Thrones? I was partially wrong. Spider Man VE is next, with comicbook art. Just a hunch...

I do hope you are right! I will send you a gift basket of some sort if you hit the jackpot!

I'm now wondering if Game of Thrones will trump me wanting KISS, LOTR and now The Walking Dead. What pinball machine will I own next.....

If Lyman does code on GOT Im in on a Premium no questions asked. Lets do this!

BOOM!

In this ep of It's Always Sunny, Mac gets a GoT pinball machine....

LOL! I still cant believe Carmen didn't call me when he got his penis removed.
That Black guy died from the Miller Lite commercials, guess Im good to go now.

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Great environment for Batman

I'm hoping for dots from The Electric Company

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While I'm all for a Spider-man VE announcement, I'd see taking the Walking Dead as reason enough for them to attend Comic-con.

I agree, if they don't go comic, I am not buying. I liked the movies, but it's not Spider-Man to me unless it's in comic form.........Spider-Man is one of 4 that shaped the entire comic industry.

Another new Spiderman film on the horizon:

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/marisa-tomei-spider-man-1201536080/

Are you sure? It compares pretty similar to IM, Tron Pro or ST Pro IMO.

- Very similar to Tron - (3 flippers, 3 ramps, motor drop bank), except Tron has a spinning disc vs a Doc Ock toy/magnet
- IM is 2 flippers (but that's not a Premium change typically) - the Monger mech is a BIG toy, +2 magnets, +kicker, +3 spinners
- ST Pro - very similar layout with Vengeance toy vs motor drop bank, +color changing LEDs

The Sandman looks like a bigger toy than it is - it's pretty much just a motor drop bank + standups. Doc Ock is a reveal VUK with a magnet. The layout/design makes it seem more impressive than the sum of it's parts.

We all would.

Lol! Great reference! Lol! "Tune in next week when Spiderman says @#%*&@"

They were at Comic-Con last year too, and I think the year before that, can't remember, so don't over-read into it. Would it be a great place to announce this? Sure. But they're not going because they have a Spider-Man pin.

Speaking of comic book style ve pins, how about TWDve, redone with comic book style art and new sound package?

Comic-Con would be an amazing place to announce this, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

Done all black and white Centaur style would be awesome. Might be the only thing that could pry my TWD LE out of my hands.

http://sternpinball.com/games/spider-man-vault/spider-man

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didnt someone have a photo of a kiss that had a spiderman pf being worked on in the bg? originally from sterns facebook page

found it.

http://i.imgur.com/CR0uI1P.jpg

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