Really looking forward to this and, like everyone else on this thread, I'm really keeping the fingers crossed that new lebowskis come to fruition. That being said, based on previous updates we should definitely temper our expectations. An older update mentioned that the parts ordering process could take at least 6-8 weeks due to some longer lead time parts. So let's take the conservative estimate and say it will be two weeks before they get the green light to start ordering parts and 8 weeks to get them all, we're not looking at production to start for at least another 2 months. Me thinks it will be at least late June before a game could conceivably be produced. That all being said, this is forward progress for sure and this boondoggle is inching closer to becoming a real thing

Very sad and unfortunate news. I feel terribly for those with money invested and sincerely hope you either get a refund at this point. I was high on the preorder list (new money) and was really looking forward to us all getting our machines.

Same here. I've played a few Lebowski's and it's definitely my dream theme. I thought the game was awesome and I hope that EAs are made whole and folks like me can snag one as well in the not too distant future.

Just out of curiosity, is the code being updated throughout the new runs to add additional modes, features, etc.? I am interested in this game (I've always been), but wondering the code's current depth and perhaps what DP may have promised regarding more code? Would love to hear thoughts of current owners on this front. Also, are the newer machines arriving with zero issues (or at least a lot less issues) than the earlier ones where folks were all trying to figure out homemade fixes?

Thanks!

Really looking forward to seeing machines go out again, between the move to a new facility and the holidays I feel like it's been about a month or more with no forward progress. Hoping to start seeing 5+ more games per week start rolling off of DP's assembly line soon!

If you're willing to validate whether your new build has the other advertised improvements then that would be helpful to the folks still on the wait list for sure. Part of my motivation to place my deposit was the latest newsletter that advertised all of these improvements...mainly updated code

YIKES

I preordered in November 2020 with the refundable $1000 deposit. At that point I was told March / April. I reached out to Melissa yesterday and I'm now told I'm 4 months out. Not sure that helps anyone, but wanted to provide the info to see what others are being told

Has production basically stalled out given the supply chain issues? There has been little to no activity in weeks relating to unboxings or comments on receiving machines. Would love an update

Thanks for the update. I understand that machines are certainly going out to folks who are not on Pinside, but this thread had steady activity and then went very quiet which I thought was unusual. We are all rooting for DP and look forward to production being ramped up!

Appreciate the offer, but I have a 6 month old so I don't get out much

I'm in your boat having paid my deposit last November as well. I hope the estimate you were given is true since I was told April and then in April told 60 days out

How much is that apron?

If I want this included in my order and installed at the factory, so I tell cointaker or do I need to contact DP?

Thanks! I put my deposit down in November so shouldn't be too much longer I hope

Thanks Rensh, I'll reach out to CT. Thanks for your continued support...I think I can speak for many when I say we appreciate everything your doing to improve the machine and owner experience.

Congrats! Hopefully she's perfect and look forward to seeing pics and hearing how awesome she is!

I'm in your boat having paid my deposit in early November of last year. Hope that is true

This is awesome news! Really looking forward to getting mine.

Rensh - When can we expect production to ramp back up? How long is the holiday and I'm assuming you are also waiting to ensure you've resolved the PROC board issues.

Thanks!

It's been stated before that the serial numbers aren't sequential and don't align with the number of games produced. I doubt there are more than around 250 TBLs out there. They have been produced in small batches since the first EAs to the tune of what seems like around 10-15 per month.

$600

Did you happen to receive any updates regarding when you can expect your game?

Congrats!! So about 3 weeks from paid invoice to delivery...not too bad. I'm coming up very soon. Keep us posted on unboxing and how the machine plays out of the box.

I have been chatting with Melissa via email and was told my machine would definitely ship last week. I haven't heard back nor have I been invoices. I put my deposit down on 11/17. I reached out yesterday to get a status update but no response.

Me too. Was really hoping to be enjoying this before the holidays. Still keeping my fingers crossed.

I hope you get your game soon so you can start enjoying it!!

Rens - I have been informed that my machine is included in the currently completed batch awaiting the shipper for pickup. Any updates regarding an expected pickup date? Melissa stated that it was supposed to ship the 1st week of Nov but eluded to shipping issues which you have confirmed. Would LOVE to get this before the holidays and curious if that's within the realm of possibility at this point.

Thanks!

Rena - Can you confirm whether the batch that has been awaiting pickup from the shipper has been picked up or still waiting. I'm in that batch, per a recent email from cointaker, but haven't been invoiced yet. Just trying to figure out what's going on.

Thanks!

I put my deposit down in Nov of last year and was basically told that my machine would definitely be here in November. Well, Melissa told me via email last week that my machine has landed in the U.S. and had already cleared customs and is just awaiting delivery to Cointaker. I was excited to hear that news for sure. Well, I got an email from her yesterday afternoon stating that my machine will be heading here from Dutch Pinball on a container in about 2 weeks and should land in the U.S. in about 6 weeks. I am very confused considering the conflicting info delivered about a week apart. Not sure what is going on, but if the latest news is true than anyone thinking they are in the next batch to be delivered is likely looking at a late Jan / Feb delivery date.

Bummer for sure dudes...but I guess we're kinda forced to abide.

There are a few folks who have posted recently that they put their deposits down either around the same time in November last year and I think someone in Jan of this year who have already received their machines. There is no rhyme or reason to it and I just don't understand why they can't be more transparent. If you have a list, then honor it and make it transparent. It's one thing to say that a machine is supposed to ship or scheduled to ship on a certain day and then that doesn't happen, it's another to potentially lie about the status or whereabouts of a machine like it seems occured in my case.

Strange behavior for sure and very frustrating. It will feel surreal when / if this machine ever actually arrives at my house. I have tried to give Cointaker the benefit of the doubt but not sure that's deserved at this point.

I just hope I eventually receive a fully functional game and not a lemon

By the way, Melissa also confirmed that they are no longer going to be invoicing customers until the machine arrives at Cointaker. I believe customers were being invoiced once the machines were ready to leave DP in the past.

I certainly don't appreciate the implication that I'm lying. PM me your email address and I'll forward you the correspondences from her that I'm referring to. All I ask in return is, after you've read them, that you respond back to this thread and apologize. How does that sound?

I was also invoiced yesterday and paid. So my details are:

Deposit Paid 11/17/20
Invoiced on 12/23/21

Hopefully we will receive our machines in Jan. I was told mine is amongst 11 machines currently on a slow boat to the U.S.

I was told the same almost a month ago about mine. I emailed Melissa and she said they never made it on the ship and that batch, along with 10-11 more, are what we saw in Rensh's photo of the 21 games. She confirmed I'm in this batch.

I hope we get them this month...not sure how long they'll take to get here and how long they'll sit at customs. I feel like there's light at the end of this tunnel but won't believe it until it's sitting in my basement and hopefully problem free!

She specifically said that they purchased a 1/2 container to ship 11 machines via boat about a month ago because air freight charges were too steep.

I understand that the 22 machines are now being airshipped which is excellent news. What I was told about 4 weeks ago is that it was too expensive to do so then and that they decided to purchase a half container to send via boat. Apparently the container never showed and that is why my machine has been sitting for almost a month. All good now as it sounds like it will be on its way to CT soon!

Would love to get confirmation once the current batch of 22 games ship out and get a sense for when they're expected in the US. I know they were supposed to ship out this week so hopefully that happened.

That is excellent news! I'm in this group and looking forward to receiving that email soon. The prospect of potentially getting this bad boy sometime next week makes me very happy

Haven't received any emails from Cointaker yet...has anyone else that it's this batch of 22 machines?

Good to know. I was actually invoiced again today from them for the apron I paid for back on 12/24/21. All good, I don't think I'll expect to receive any email correspondence between now and when the shipper contacts me. Can't wait

I'm assuming you spoke with Chris today? This seems to contradict the update that Melissa provided to B-Born05 when he spoke to her last week. Hopefully this just happens soon. For such a high priced item, it would be great to get some consistent comms from Cointaker...even a simple email to the owners of the incoming machines around expected delivery or just the fact that their machine has finally arrived would be greatly appreciated. I know there has been a lot of talk over why the waiting list can't be made more visible / transparent to all...but that hasn't happened. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

Here's hoping you're right...can't wait. I was kinda hoping to get it by this weekend but not looking too likely. I've never been as excited to hear from FedEx!

I received my FedEx text earlier today and my delivery is scheduled for Friday! It's finally happening

I also got the lit apron and highly recommend. It really ties the machine together

Excellent fit. I had heard that they went with a different supplier or perhaps a different lockbar design. In any case, the lockdown bar on mine seems perfect

Those are from Pingraffix. They make black ones (pictured in the post) and blue ones (what I installed), so you get your pick. I use the wet method to apply side art which I have found to be successful and normally get the help of a buddy because a second set of hands can be helpful. Essentially, this is what I do:

1) Clean the area where you are going to apply the decals. For a new machine like TBL, it should already been fine
2) Raise the playfield up vertically
3) Peel the side art off and flip it over so the stick side is facing up
4) Apply soapy water (I used dish detergent) all along the sticky side. You want a nice soapy coating, but don't overdo it
5) Carry the side art over to the machine and position it correctly. This will require trial and error but the soapy water will allow you to apply and re-apply to get the position correctly. Ensure it's positioned correctly all along the side and make sure it isn't too high and getting into the track where the playfield glass slides into. You can use the hole in the back of the machine from the backbox hinge as a guide (there's a corresponding hole in the side art), but understand that it won't always align perfectly to that hole
6) Once positioned correctly, smooth the decal into place to get a nice adhesion. Wipe away any excess water and ensure you don't have any bubbling. If there are bubbles, smooth them out.
7) Repeat this process with the other side
8) Once completed and into the future, be very careful when moving the playfield in/out or up/down understanding that it's a fairly tight fit and you could easily damage your decals

I purchased a set of these protectors a long time ago and literally use them for every machine when I'm moving the playfield around. They have been awesome to have and I have never damaged side art or mirror blades as a result. https://www.pinballlife.com/interior-cabinet-protector-blade-set.html

Hope that helps you out

Haha...I have done it enough I've got it down to a science! Once I started putting side art into my machines I now have to do it for every machine I own otherwise the damn thing seems unfinished to me. I just threw in my first set of mirror blades on a different machine (Star Trek) and like those too...but I think I'm more of a side art guy overall

That was the case for me when I received mine about 6 weeks ago. I was told to run a hair-dryer on it carefully but haven't done that yet. My machine is in the standard lineup arrangement so I don't see or notice it

Me too. I was told I would be getting the replacement rails once the next batch of games shipped to the U.S.

Agreed. I have had a ton of fun beta testing and the game is a vastly improved with the new code. I think it will be very well received!!