So this is still a 3 part wall though with a large center section that's a dropping ramp in the middle ?

8? 7300-7400 shipped right? Unless prices increased with this pin?

Also as someone who owns a mid level 4K projector (6-8k), the lamp half life lasts 2000 hours before noticeable brightness loss. The bulbs are less then $300 but inconsequential compared to the cost of the entire unit. The price of a small bulb won’t be anything more expensive than anything else in a pinball. Less than rebuilding flipper mechs. Stern built a higher end version for home users with new technology, not meant for the barcade. . They still are making a Pro.
PS.. nice projectors can be played with the lights on and still look great but that costs more.

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For the ramp?

So again, the reflection of the screen on the playfield. Why are you guys ignoring that? We already have problems with the translite reflecting on the glass, now youve got a double reflection in your face.

maybe its meant to be a physical screen with artwork (not blank) and would still lower to expose the demogorgon

Everything is the same. But instead of a white screen it’s artwork printed on it.

From the players view point it will be hardly noticed... the video was shot at a very low lockbar angle to show off the projection

STN (Stranger Things Netflix) - when someone types ST this should pop up as an option, correct?

Surprised I haven't seen too many "Take my money!" pics, , ,

Overall, pretty intriguing. I am completely worried how this will translate to a normally lit room with playfield glass on though. I should probably go eat some oatmeal, , ,

Glad it doesn't look like it sucks. Stern has apparently tried to raise the bar, and I can appreciate that! I'm also thrilled for people that have wanted this as their dream theme.

So you're saying the pro is the same as far as physical items but instead of white it's printed art?

Plus as you play the pin the glossyness wears off and it won't reflect as much as time goes on...

Sld be and it's missing the left ramp magnetic ball lock.

Haha. Yes. But it won’t have the El magnets and not sure what else they dropped from it. Maybe no spinner? Haha

Looks like they were able to project on the spinner too. Amazing.

Stranger Things mod . Will fit neatly underneath the apron . Project all your favorite home movies as you play stranger things .
coming soon

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Pinside: Stern doesn't innovate. I'm out.
Also Pinside: Stern is trying something new. I'm out.

If I remember correctly retail is $7599 plus someone was talking about a $100 price increase with the new year. If you pay tax or shipping on top of that then your close or at 8K. If demand is high then distributors are less likely to take a few hundred off, we will see.

The projector effect looks really cool in the video! Having dynamic imagery projected directly onto physical things the bat hits the drops is very innovative and much more tactile than the P2K approach. Glad Stern is trying new things. I'm surprised they were able to put this kind of tech onto a game. Even the cheapest projectors are in the $50 - $100 range which is a a pretty expensive pinball mech compared to all the other mechs on the playfield.

As far as replacing the projector to one with higher resolution or higher light output that could be a challenge. There isn't a ton of room under the apron so you'd need to find one with just the right the size/shape to fit in the available space.

If you look at the budget mini projectors they are all different shapes and size with varying optic paths. The lens could be center mounted, to the left or right etc and the throw range (distance between the lens and where the image gets focused on to) would need to be the same as the Stern version. You would also need space to put in adjustment controls so you could center the image up/down and left/right to avoid mis-registration to the targets and keystoning. Also the brighter the light source the hotter it will get. If you went brighter you might need to worry about heat.

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Probably just be the alphabet wall on the pro

When I said it was very innovative pages back many said it was not and very pin2kish and nothing new
Sorry but this is very different and cld be very awesome if coded well and looks good in lower light situations which I believe it will . I showed my other half and she loves it and said we must get it.... which she has never said lol. Very excited to see more of this and how it plays. Good job stern and b eddy for trying something out of the normal...this is what I've been waiting for from you .

Hawkins lab I believe

It’s a picture of the lab.

Mind Flayer LE?? Whoa baby. Not confirming, just saying that would be sweet.

WTF, I really want to love this one, but I'm not really digging what I see thus far. Art looks busy, and the huge drive-in screen/wall is really obtrusive.

I really hope the details make all the difference.

Shipping is included usually and definitely call around to different distros when the time comes.... u sld able get a premium less than 7500 shipped.

Yes, and if I recall (haven't seen season 1 since it came out), wasn't there a monster behind the wall at the Byers house?

Yes. In the upside down will was staying by his house and from time to time he would be able to see his mom through a gate that would open in the wall of their living room. And the demogorgon was able to get into their house that way too.

One thing they don’t explain too well in the show is how other gates open up besides the main one at the lab. Seems random.

How long are Stern production runs typically, let's say I would like to buy this next Xmas not this, would that be still in production?

So we could assume the standups, spinner, ramps etc would all get full color art as well instead of the white?

For pro, does it still have the side walls along the center screen? They don't seem to move on the Prem/LE, just more space to project on so not sure why you'd want them on pro. Getting rid of the side screens might open thing up a bit. Unless they need to be there to block the ball from getting trapped?

Are you going to pay tax? Even at $7400, I shouldn't have to immediately upgrade the projector which was my original point.

Absolutely. Should have at least 2 years to still buy NIB

Not sure. I would assume the spinner and targets will have art. Maybe the ramps are just typical ramps.

Seems like they could have just dumped the walls altogether, or even just a center wall that wasn't as tall to open up view of the playfield more if you don't have a projector.

They appear to be there on the pro. The picture of the lab would look weird if they weren’t and also it would be easier to do that for stern as it’s the exact same mech. Just put art on one and leave it white on the other.

The new technology on the market is laser projectors that get 20,000 hours. Hoping that is what they used, but doubtful because they’re much more expensive.

Ive replaced 90% of our laser projectors at work under warranty repair. Not a good technology. Maybe some day. Definitely not in a tiny projector.

Very innovative is a stretch but I agree that Stern is trying something new and for that kudos to them. I will go pro bc I'm a die hard fan and I want this for the break to share with family coming in but ultimately I might be back for a premium if the projector works well (so be on the lookout!). I usually play in a darker room but sometimes I don't and I'm not sure if I want to be forced to play dark otherwise I'm seeing blurry images and white ramp that's the only rub

As an Alien owner I know pinball can really work well and not be bright but this is taking that to the max.

Regardless they have the full assets, BE design and it's stranger things. Can't pass that up!

I know stern tests the hell out of their major mechs. Like when I was in there this year, they said they’ve been running the dragon from GOT non stop 24/7 since the game came out and it just died this summer. Haha.

I bet they have this projector setup and running constantly to get an idea of life span.

Has stern released images?

Makes sense from assembly and parts standpoint.

Nope. Supposed to Monday.

Sounds like Chuckwurt is a little bit excited about this one.

Don’t worry when it comes out I’ll be hanging out in the club thread and let the bashing take over here. Haha.

But yeah, I’m pumped.

Looks just as expected, which is a good thing! Nailed the art.

I’m thinking Pro as long as there aren’t too many mechanical differences. The music just sets the mood, and it sounds like the show callouts are all in place.

The narrator seems to be ‘Generic Callout Man’ a la Star Wars, but I like what I see so far. Nice job Stern!

Depending on how popular the game is, Stern could be making this for years. If it’s a dud (i.e., WWE ), the game could only be run for a year. If it’s good but unpopular (ie Mustang), the Premium run might get cut short but Pros might be made for a few years.

Ultimately it all depends on what’s selling.

Excellent. Thanks for answering questions. I don't know squat about Stranger Things. Never seen it so I guess that's why I am really out of the loop on this on this game and what it's all about.

Me too. Psyched to see this one come to market