Quoted from Doctor6:I mean, 1800 dollars more for almost nothing worthwhile. But I assume your question was rhetorical. I have no horse in this race as I own nor bought either version, but the diverter and ball lock are not worth 1800 to me. The diverter looks ugly and covers the playfield, not to mention it's on the lockdown bar. 8 ball multiball is chaos. 6 is even daunting. And the spinner going both ways? I just don't see why I would spend the extra for that.
Honestly if you're gonna spend higher prices, why not just get a jjp? I say tmnt pro looks to be maybe their best value yet.
With that said, I feel most games you SHOULD do premium. Twd, jp2, sw are all no brainers for me. But even that is debated.
I gladly buy JJP games but they put out new games every 18 months.
I'm not defending the Stern LE model but you do get the glass, side art, mirrored backglass and shaker motor. Not completely worth the up charge but I feel (a bit) better about buying LEs than in the past.