Quoted from kuelman:

Humm intersting picture of a HEP MM restrotation take notice of the front joints.
Maybe pinball cabinet joinery hasn't changed all that much?

Quoted from Rock914:the ply used to make the cabinets and the lack of reinforcement used.

Quoted from ExtremePinball:

The fact is that there has been an increase in defective equipment coming out of Stern. And I certainly include unfinished code. That's just a disservice to everybody.

Quoted from Shapeshifter:

I don't understand why anyone who observes flaws in a manufacturing process is branded a hater ? Kind of thing that happens in high school.

Quoted from Colsond3:

Just good to see you back in the mix Aurich.
To each their own with the theme and gameplay...it's whatever you prefer. To me (and just my opinion) most Sterns feel and shoot the same. I've played the hell out of SM, Avatar, IM, XMen and Avengers....and not a huge difference "feel" wise. I would take a Medusa or Pharaoh over most Sterns any day. Those games are fun as hell to play, and not recycled layouts (like FG to Shrek, or Austin Powers to IM). Original and unlicensed themes rule, especially the artwork usually. I'm starting to care less and less about these debates anymore. $7500, $8500, $9500, BM66 for $15K. Prices are just ridiculous period.