I finally managed to snag a nib pro! I was actually set to get an IMDN, but the wife and kid convinced me to see if any other sellers had a tmnt in stock before I pulled the trigger. Lucked out with the last place and got their last one.

Just received my shipping confirmation as well and it will be here Thursday. Whoot!!

Hopefully the one I’m getting delivered on Saturday is a newer build, but unfortunately I doubt it..

My pro is being delivered in the next hour or so and I had a couple of questions. I downloaded both 1.11 sdk files on the usb stock so should I do a quick or full update? Also, what does the action button do on the pro? I know it’s used for the diverter on the premium/le, but didn’t see what it does on this one. I’m excited to finally get it, but I’m also nervous about what issues I might run into based on the comments of others on here.... first nib and I’m thinking about buying another nib soon so This will determine if it will be another stern or not...

thanks. Looks like the issue is on the pro update as well so hopefully it will be fixed on the next update

I’m loving this game! Just finished with my highest score so far and I keep wanting to go back for more. Flow is great and I’m finally dialing in on the shots. I didn’t think the right ramp would be that tough, but it’s been kicking my ass. As for the quality, I don’t think I see any of the issues others been having so I’m Being cautiously optimistic for now. the build date on it is 7/24 so hopefully they’ve ironed out the kinks. Definitely buying mylar for some areas though.

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Just started showing up on mine as well. I’m buying some cliffy protectors now..

I sent cliff an email to request the protector as well. Started doing the same damn thing to my shooter lane after only one day of play smh... What is Stern using, balsa wood?

just paid for mine as well. I also reduced the coil power to its lowest setting and that helped a lot.

I have the same build date and same graininess as well...

Same here. I’ve emailed my distributor twice already (hemispheres amusements), but no response back from them... I just want to know what my options are for the grainy playfield

Looks like I’m slowly making some progress on my grainy playfield issue. My distributor is involved and stern is escalating it for review. Finger crossed they will fix it, but no guarantees of course.

Wow! I’m over the moon right now. I was one of the unlucky few who had the batch of grainy playfields so I sent a request to my distributor to see if they can help get this resolved with stern. It took some back and forth with them, but they finally responded back and are sending me a new (unpopulated) playfield! Must have won them over with my charming personality.

I have the same issue that happens from time to time as well. Never had it shut down though.
Would be interested to know how to fix it.

Check to see if any of the Mounting screws are loose. Bought both of my shakers from Marco and are a little noisy, but not that much.

They actually responded to mine and is sending a new playfield. Of course it’s unpopulated so who knows when I’ll get around to switching them out...

I started sending Gary pictures of his house and kept telling him that I know where he lives

I just got my distributor involved (shout out to hemispheres amusements!!) and they went to bat for me.

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To keep myself from throwing this pin out of the window in frustration, I ended up turning off the pizza spinner which helped immensely. Nothing worse than hitting the perfect shot to the center ramp or other areas then watch it miss because of that damn thing....

Finally received my new and shiny playfield replacement from stern (pro). I’ve been waiting for it since last august so at this point I’m debating on swapping it out myself or just trading the whole package for another pin.

Nothing is wrong with the current playfield, it just has the bad print job that many others had. Stern sent me a replacement which has been in process since august and currently I’m planning on moving so that’s a big job to tackle and I don’t have any time to make the swap. Personally, I would use the existing playfield for now then swap it out down the road then make the old playfield wall art when the time comes.