I’ve held off on buying a classic arcade until this happened....
It’s on its way

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This goes great with my Stranger Things LE.

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Waited forever for Stern to finally show us the topper and hopefully we won’t have to wait forever to get it. Ughh

What size rubbers do I need for bumpers? My pro arrives this week!!

It was the flipper rubbers and post sleeves. Posts get super worn and puffy and the flipper rubbers split completely. but this WAS on a LedZep pro that saw a ton of play the last 2 months. I had the same thought, back to SuperBands

did you guys check the right orbit, (gotta see from the side of the pops) and also the guides leading to the pops. Looks like there is some major PF scratching there, especially on the right orbit...
Anybody adding washers to the guides? seems like a common issue with Sterns...

Show us pics of the scratching and posts.

Yes, I ordered the kit the way they sell it. My experience is bad. At least for 1 slingshot and a flipper band.

Did I get a bad batch? May be. I am not complaining, but I am not buying them again.

Have all glow in the dark Titan rubbers installed with well over 500 plays. No issues what so ever. I would contact them.

I've got close to 2500 plays on my glow in the dark titans now. One of the slings started to separate a while back. I started rotating them a bit each time I clean and they have lasted. Will need to replace soon though.

the guide leading into the pops is not too bad. The most problematic one I think is the right orbit.
Post sleeves (drop target) pics also included.

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That looks awesome! coasterguy Have a link for the manufacturer?

I am not a fan of the TK engineering, I find it was a lazy design and it is poorly executed. If I am allowed to be critical:
I should not be bothered with so many variables, adjustability, ramp covers, flipper power... It just seem like a recipe for disaster.
The concept is great, but the design just has too many variables and reliability will always be on the poor side.

https://www.qualityarcades.com/

My experience has been excellent so far. I have not received the game yet.
I choose full wrap, 2-player, with track ball, and custom graphics. I requested stranger things and that’s what they came up with
It has all happened very fast as well.

Damn this topper is UNREAL!!!

Check out the Ultimate Upside Down Edition of Stranger Things Pinball

Looking for a NIB Premium and none are to be had......

I whipped these up yesterday.
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I just want my damn topper already!! Come on Zach where’s my order? I can’t imagine they made or are going to make many.

It’s coming I promise Hopefully they are whipping up more as we speak

Many were asking about the screen material swap, so I made a thread here for those curious and/or willing to tackle it (includes links to materials used): https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/diy-stranger-things-prem-le-darkstar-9-screen-details

It is a bit tedious, but the result is awesome if done correctly.

Let me know what I may have left out, and feel free to ask questions in the thread.

I won't be selling anything, and the 3D parts I made are now free to download on Thingiverse (the bulb cones aren't plug and play, so perhaps read the instructions before proceeding). Links in the thread.

As this swap has turned the game from iffy into a keeper for me, I'll hope to find a proper way to mod it eventually (perhaps later this year).

Anyone got their topper from coin taker yet?

Not Yet

Question if I may, and if I missed it searching the thread my apologies, how in the hell do you get the telekinesis ramp completely off of this game? I needed to get it off to get the back right ramp off to replace those sling rubbers back there but could never figure it out so I just gave up and left those back 2 rubbers stock. Otherwise, this game is freaking amazing and I really don't understand the negativity around it. SOOOOO happy I was able to pick one up.

Thanks,
Jeff

Nope. I hate when they list items as “in stock.” I waited 2 months for TBL side blades that were “in stock” in their website.

Great video Zach, could you list all the mods you added to the pin? Thanks.

What do you have for speakers and lights? Upgraded speakers? That looks awesome.

I am interested in maybe bettering the audio of my premium but I am not interested in having an external sub nor adding boards or any electronic that might void my warranty, for example, any amplifier system etc.

What kind of improvement will I see if I just get better speakers? Any?

You really need to come over to see what the external sub brings to the experience. The bigger the cab speaker you put the more rattle you will get, and you will still be nowhere NEAR the awesomeness of an external sub. I use pinnovators universal connection kits, as well as the mixer boxes that let you connect 4 machines to 1 sub. Nothing that voids any warranty.

In my case I have 6 machines in 2 subs (3/3). the external sub adds so much atmosphere. Just be aware that once you come over and hear the difference you will want to do the same.

Pinwoofer is what you're looking for. I have it on my GNRCE and it's a game changer for sure. I like it because you don't need the external woofer. I know people like them and they do make a difference, but I can't stand seeing how they look under my pinballs.

I have pinwoofers for one of my Sterns prem. I'd say on a scale of 1 to 10 for sound quality (for a Stern):

Regular Stern speakers = 4
Regular + external sub = 7
Pinwoofers = 6.5
Pinwoofers + sub = 9

must the rubber bumper on the left hand side. it holds the diverter against the ramp when not activated.

BTW, I figured what is damaging my post sleeves. It is the drop down targets.... what I have not figured out is why they are doing that... I presume they flex when get hit...(?) No idea yet, but it is definitely the drop down targets on the sides that are poking the sleeves and slowly making it turn with each hit, creating what it looks like a straight cut.

I am getting annoyed with this game. *sad trombone*

Yes it is hard to spot because the game is dark there. Took me a while...
Replacing those sleeves is going to be a bitch

I was just kidding but damn I can’t wait to get it. It looks great.

did you notice if any of the ball guides are rubbing on the PF. I posted some pics earlier. It is in places that are not visible anyway, I actually do not care but wondering.
And that is a good timeline I guess, I just thought they were going to break a lot sooner, but if yours are like that, I am sure it just stabilizes there until they eventually break in half.

Yeah the apron did the same on mine. Seems common.