I do not think I posted these here already, but apologies it if did. My wife has been doing some fun stuff with her new Cricut.

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thanks for mentioning

agree the problem lays with the targets now being vertical instead of the 1990's where they use to lean forward. The other issue is they have lowered a little so the ball is practically inline with the target rivet which decreases from the just bending the target forward.

check out my link, even just to read up on my approach where my bracket tilts the target 5 degrees forward and lifts the target up 2mm. These are not the cheapest but are 3D printed metal and going strong
https://www.shapeways.com/product/GRBNG4DQK/stern-target-bracket-v2-5deg2mm?optionId=63971960&li=marketplace

Those look sweet and are definitely the best fix. Nice work.

Which ones would you recommend for TMNT?

just the cheapest material option works fine but just check your target is the same design as in the pictures.

also the proto target had the little lump in the bend - but this is not needed for a printed to the bent shape

This game has so much cool code. Lots going on. Punishing at times! I realize there's some changes like Half Shell Challenge but this rulesheet from Stern is great.

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The Tilt Forums Wiki Rulesheet is fully up-to-date with the latest code version and provides quite a bit of detail.

http://tiltforums.com/t/stern-tmnt-rulesheet/6599

That is one oversight, there is no super/extra skillshot for holding in the left flipper to disable the post. Even without the skillshot, I find the points/reward for the normal skillshot negligible and the risk of the ball hitting a pizza target right out the gate and getting the disc spinning isn't worth it. One of the few things I wish they'd add/change.

I was messing around with the full set of plastic protectors. Really brought a nice glow.. but almost too much. I dialed it back a little. Pulled the off the turtles near the flippers and both side plastics "lair" and "april". It toned it back some to my liking. With the van turned and robot upgrade it also lessened the glow, but I think in a good way. I included some pics.. before and after. Note that I had the slime protectors and slings done prior and all clear rubbers. Before pic and partial install.

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Completed pics...

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Hey everyone - I’ve been reading through the forum and unless I missed it somewhere (in which I case I apologize), but has there been any fix for Stern’s Leonardo sword shooter rod? As I have seen others comment, I get no power out of it and can only make it around the orbit if I give it a fancy flick (which still barely works). I got in touch with Stern a while back but have yet to hear anything from them in regards to a fix.

That looks awesome. Where can I get these green slime shaped plastics you have?

I installed a stronger spring, which helped, but it still isn't what I would like it to be.

It came with them.. but this looks like them.

ebay.com link: TMNT Sling Shot Return Lane Protective Plastic Set Stern Pinball

Those look pretty cool. I wonder if they would be better as pink/purple to match the pf ooze.

Just had a game reset just as Turtle Power multiball started. I Ray mode. Everything went dead. Running latest code. Anyone get this? Playing as Donatello.

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We have had that happen on our LE a couple of times and so have a few others with pro s and premiums. We have reported this to our distro but the game has not done it again since the new code update. I am convinced it is software or firmware related.

Pink would be a nice option. It does match the color and contour of the slime on the playfield directly underneath it, though.

I just emailed [email protected] with the issue.

Yes, in 5 months of Pro ownership this has happened 3-4 times total. Always in Turtle Power MB. Has been reported here and there are Stern coders on the forum so they are aware. But as others said it is so infrequent, not sure if it is fixable or code vs SD card etc.

Yeah I've considered dialing it back a little. But it's growing on me. The only one I don't think I like is the april channel 6 one. Mostly because the art is pretty transparent so it ads a yellow tint to the art.

I haven't gotten to taking off the van. Too intimidating right now.

I'm sure it's been said already, but this game needs to be rebalanced with its scoring. Big points are supposed to be awarded for completing concurrent episodes (I think 6 million points are awarded for the 6th one completed in a row), but when you can score 7mil points on a super jackpot in each muli-ball mode, it feels pointless to even bother attempting progressing through the game for points.

I don't know how many times I've been nailing every shot and feeling like I'm having the game of my life with a 10 min ball, only to look up and see 2million points on the board. Very unsatisfying. The lack of a meaningful skill shot total really kills the vibe of nailing that too.

I bought a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro and they delivered it yesterday and dropped it and cracked my cabinet in my driveway. I’m getting a refund and buying another but I’m still super bummed.

Understand on the April plastic. I also pulled them off the Lair because the ball travels under two different plastics and seemed to cloud it up. So far we really like the look. I went back and forth on the turtles by the flippers but opted to not use the protector. Its easier to see the galls in the lanes now. As for the van. If you decide to pull it I can help walk you through.

Sorry to hear that.. recently saw a similar situation with a new GnR. In the meantime work on your reflexes, the inner and outer loop for the top flipper can fly around crazy fast..

Wow, that's awful. I can only imagine how bad I would have felt had the same thing happened to me.

You can buy them on pinside marketplace. That's where I got mine.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/shops/1259-silverball-designs/03974-slingshot-amp-return-lane-set-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles

Has anyone reached Cowabunga yet? Is there footage of someone playing through that mode? Seems impossible to reach.

With how difficult the layout is and how many tasks you have to accomplish to get there (not simply being lame and timing out all modes), I think Cowabunga is this generation of pins’ Valinor. Will certainly be a challenge to get there

It's even hard to get there with the glass off.

There's a LOT to qualify. DeadFlip has said in his streams that this game basically wants you to go, go, go but you have to slow it down. I feel like a make 3 combos in a row, then I need to slow down or it's drain-o!

I was closer than I have ever been last night. Still needed a Triple Mondo, and a Max Krang. Therefore, I might as well have been 50 miles away, LOL. I struggle enough making one of those inner loops (or side ramps really) on demand, much less three of them in a combo.

As soon as I actually make it to the final battle, I can consider someday perhaps getting to Cowabunga.

I love that there is so much there to go after!

How is there not a TMNT Mutagen Topper? It should appear to leak out over the top of the machine. Light up of course.

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I feel a bit of your pain. I purchased a new one at Christmas - arrived with a bent backbox hinge (weird how it was bent and immediately examined the rest of the cabinet to see if it was perhaps dropped but all else seems fine). Still awaiting the replacement part so that I can connect and secure the backbox properly. It was slated to arrive today (in time for the weekend), but just got the shipping delay notification to next week.

Anyone get a replacement playfield yet?

Get some mods!

That really sucks...I want to purchase same machine but dread the shipping ordeal. Either it comes from BC or thru the States to North Dakota border...then up to Manitoba. I feel for ya man. I’m awaiting a protector for my Cyclone. Was sent today so hopefully by next Friday.

Is there a specific build date for Premiums where they have fixed the board and diverter issues?

Eyeing some NIB Premiums, but I want to make sure most of the issues have at least been addressed with the newer builds.

I got a very early premium and haven't had any issues with boards or the diverter and had an amazing play field.

Gotta say, the honeymoon is over and TMNT continues to deliver. So impressed with the whole package and the software depth is second to none. Continues to be a favorite in our family, even though it is challenging. As soon as the shots are tuned in, this game is nirvana and not frustration. The only other game that shoots this well is Munsters, both Borg games. Both so underrated, but sure they will both rise in fame as time goes by. Both flat out fun!!

I grew up in the 90s, so turtles were sort of my jam (I had the sewer AND the blimp!). Does that matter to me now? Not as much as you might think, but it's still relatable, fun, and nostalgiac. It's bigger to me that my kids are excited about the theme.

One of the most encouraging things I see about this game is people that have absolutely no interest in the theme and still applaud the game.

I'm not good at this game. At all. But in flashes I have good games and when you're dialed in, it feels fantastic. When I hit a combo I feel so freakin satisfied.

Getting a Max Krang Combo is so hard. But when you hit it all in a row. You feel like a god.

Cowabunga mode will be a carrot dangling out in front that I may never reach. But I'll keep trying to grab it.

Sorry that really stinks! Hang in there, you'll be up and running soon!

I have to strongly agree with this. I’m amazed that both TMNT and AIQ were released this past year - two of the best shooters I’ve ever played. I’m still in the honeymoon phase on AIQ but TMNT is well past that and is a keeper. I have no interest in the theme, but that doesn’t make a difference.

By diverter issue are you referring to where the diverter behind the van opens with so much force and dents the back of the ramp and could get stuck? I have an early NIB premium and they addressed this by adding some padding back there on the premiums. The LE is the only model (that I know of

There’s another van diverter issue where the balls stack behind the van. I had that problem constantly. Switching the balls out fixed it. I think it was due to the stock stern balls getting way too magnetized.

If you’re referring to the glider, I’ve had 2 replacement glider diverters from stern (free of charge) so I’m on my third and it seems fixed. I also saw someone recommend to change the black box just to the back right of the glider that controls it. Forgot what it’s called, but some guy was linking Amazon link to a better one. I remember it was ~$80

Damn this game is so good. It flew totally under my radar, but after research I bought a NIB Pro. What a full featured game. I would love to see the Turtle Power multi ball from the van, but that's a once-in-a-while thing.

The theme is spot on and really immersive. Code is plenty deep and excellent and this pin is difficult. That makes it possible for anyone in the house, novice or expert, to always have a chance regardless of skill level.

I haven't had a pin that the family has been so happy with in years. Everyone wants to play and that NEVER happens. Thanks guys for your recommendations.

I ordered the clip protector set from Mezel Mods (https://mezelmods.com/collections/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-pinball-stern/products/clip-protector-set-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles?variant=32547545743457)

However, it doesn't come with instructions like their other mods. (I also got the Technodrome and colored ramp lights; the lights are really sweet.) Does anyone have any recommendations on how to go about installing it? This is my first pin and I'll admit that this mod is a bit intimidating given the amount of disassembly, pieces, and random extras that I'm not sure where I will use.

With plastic protectors, you need to take thorough pics just in case, remove Playfield pieces, slip them on, and reassemble. It's just time consuming, but if you're thorough, it'll be fine. Nut drivers and photos are your friends.

Second this. And if you think you are taking enough photos, double it - from multiple angles at each step of disassembly. You'll thank yourself later.

I thought these were homemade when I was unable to find them online, but it turns out these were Target (US) exclusive. Ended up sourcing Krang android/baby shredder and Splinter/Baxter on eBay to use in nearly the exact same locations as this poster. Normally I’m not a fan of action figures in the playfield but these are so close to the cartoon and look like they should have been in there from the factory.

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