Hello folks,
I am a new user to pinside but have read many topics here in the past few weeks. I have the chance to move early next year to a new house, with some spare room left for my first pin
As a total newbie I am a bit afraid of the speed/brutalness of TMNT as well as of this upper left pin shoot/left lane, but I like the fact that this theme is very family friendly (as soon as my kids are old enough: btw when are they old enough for playing a pinball??) + I love the coop & 2vs2 mode to have more fun with friends.

My question: Those Coop and 2vs2 modes are they kind of exclusive to TMNT or does they exist in any other released pin? If it does, which ones please?

Any advice/comments welcome!
Thanks beforehand

Thanks for the replies guys, it helps a lot, much appreciated!
I first thought of DP or JP for a first pin, but actually now getting very excited by this one

My older son is only 3 years old but it seems like the wait won't be that long until he can start playing. And I bet for him this is the best theme out of the 3.
Will have to be patient now, and try to spot all the must have mods you guys are talking about until then
Unless there is a BTTF release in the meantime that would make the decision harder ^^

Could someone please confirm how the diverter actually works on the pro please?
I understand it stops the ball? What makes it released then?
Searched the answer a bit but could find...

Hello guys,
With all this mess around EU tariff I rushed to buy my first pin ever which will be a Nib TMNT pro! Can't wait

I'm a total newbie. Would you mostly recommend a playfield protector?
I plan to buy as well mirror blade (so would like to see one as well ), shaker and the headset port.

Never had a shaker, so there is a menu to set the strength right? And to deactivate it completely as well?

NIB TMNT Pro paid! can't wait!
Quick question:

- I have heard it's better to buy better balls than the Stern ones. A guy told me they may need to be magnetic because of the pizza. Do you confirm it's best to buy new balls right before the 1st play, and are they standard or need particular ones?

- I am on the fence regarding the PFP. So far I have decided not to buy one but the distributor can still install it for me if I change my mind. Without a PFP and a modern NIB pin, is it better to wax before the 1st play to add a layer of protection? Which novus number? Or something like Carnauba?

Thanks guys!

You can watch the following part of this TMNT contest dedicated to the training shot to get some inspiration

Something like this? https://pu-parts.com/stern-sega-data-east-rubber-bumper-plug-grommet

Hello guys,

Finally received my NIB TMTN Pro, my very first pin, I'm so happy to join the club!
At first I thought that everything looks fine, but the more I look at it, the more I wonder if I actually do have this PF print quality issue.
When you look from very close, like if you have your nose on the glass, then you do see the printing dots. But from a normal playing distance I would say you don't see them. Have a look at the attached pictures (I have the feeling my phone camera increases this issue compared to what you see real life).
My pin has been produced in july 2020.
What do you guys think??
If this is a PF printing issue, am I supposed to ask my distributor to open a case with Stern? or can I bypass him and open a ticket directly myself? That would be more convenient for me since he is located on the other side of the country.

Also, second doubt: it seems like when the ball goes to the right ramp quite slowly the opto (highlighted in the picture) does not trigger. Is that a normal behavior? If not, do you think I could fix it?

Many thanks a lot for your help & advices beforehand, I'm a bit nervous for this first not-at-all-reasonable purchase!

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wow good catch !
I'll look for this missing screw, hopefully I'll find it. I guess it could do some damage in there...

I'm the lucky owner of one of them.
As far as I know the guy produced 30 of them, and they are all gone. It was around 350€ a piece

I'm a bit freaked out
I have my pin up & running for like a month, my first one ever
I have around 300 games in
Today I just realized those wear... It seems quite serious to me for this little amount of games!
Is that something I will be able to restore when I want to sell it??
Is there something I can do to limit this, besides being a better player and shooting less often and those damn targets when aiming for the left ramp??

My balls are the following, from the 1st game onwards: https://pu-parts.com/1-1-16-high-gloss-pinball-standard-size-low-magnetic_3

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Yeah, that was my concern with the pizza.
Thanks for your replies guys, I know that when time comes to sell, people look VERY close to your game
In the meantime I'll do my best to improve and shoot more the actual ramp...

Hi folks

Just noticed this plot in the right out lane has no rubber.
Seems surprising to me and can't manage to find any stock picture from stern showing this exact location from a good angle.
Could someone confirm please
Thanks!

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I think I need a mentoring from you for this l'air shot!

Nice! Was hoping to hear from you soon!

I'm like you more interested by progression but what annoys me still with this scoring is that when you got friends at home for a multiplayer game it kinda ruins the fun to have the higher scoring player just winning on a lucky pizza MB

Hello guys,
The sad time has come for me to swap my TMNT for another pin, being in a 1-pin-only home I knew it will come one day
I still have my custom topper that I am selling separetely.
It has been produced in a factory so looks super professional. Only 30 units were produced and most of them sold over here in France. No additional units will be produced. See details in the picture attached.
It comes with both EU & US power cable.
I am asking 600$ + shipping, and could ship worldwide.
PM me if interested!
Thanks
Bazou

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Haha, yeah I definitively have room for a second pin but...not the wife nor the budget that come with it :p
Yep I'm sure this topper will make someone happy!