Yeah that would be cool. I thought I read somewhere long time ago that each televison station makes their own "made for TV" and so there's not one official one, unfortunately.. Which is why you have both "this is what happens when you find a stranger in the alps" and "this is what happens when you when you feed a stoner scrambled eggs!"

Yes I did...

Here's the whole thing...

March 9, 2015 - Rug Edition / Pre-Order Stop

Dear Achiever,

Welcome to another New Shit Newsletter™!

In this newsletter we would like to inform you that we will stop taking Pre-Orders for The Big Lebowski™ Pinball (TBL) on March 31, 2015. We are preparing for the production of our first run and expect to deliver the first TBLs in Q2 2015.

Does this mean you can't buy a TBL after March 31, 2015? Of course not! We are in the process of distrubuting TBL through resellers/distributors. More details will follow soon.

This is a valued rug...
Parallel to this we are testing the toys' durability. We want to make sure that the "Rug" will tie the game together for a long time, not just to keep you achievers happy, but to keep the achievements of your loins happy as future generations of achievers want to achieve (high scores).. It's very important, therefore, that the moving/rolling Rug Toy can take some peeing, er... pounding.

Here's a short movie of our setup to test the Rug Toy. The contraption shoots a pinball at the Rug with varying strengths, if a hit is too weak it does not register a hit, (which is exactly what it is desired to do in the game). They got us working in shifts on this!

One of the things we've concluded so far is that the rug needs to be a bit heavier for a better 'Newton effect' and to have better friction with the playfield so it rolls smoother.

It all started with a rug…
We’ve also been searching high and low for a supplier that offers the best quality for the Rug and we think we’ve found him! This is far from the most modestly priced rug available!

On the right in the photos above you see the rugs that we have used until today for shows. On the left you see the rug that you will receive. Needless to say: It will really tie the room together!!

Well sir, it's this rug I have...
If you pre-order a The Big Lebowski™ Pinball you can add an optional upgrade set that contains: crome/high polished legs, siderails and lock bar plus as well as this valued rug I’ve been telling you about. The price of the upgrade set is $500. Oh, the rug will not be sold separately.

You can pre-order your The Big Lebowski™ Pinball (with or without upgrade) via http://www.thebiglebowskipinball.com/preorder. Please do this before or on March 31, 2015! After this date the pre-ordering shuts down and you will have to wait and get in line for a TBL.

We will continue to improve the game and keep you updated on the progress as we make it. We are dedicated to delivering to you a game that you will get the maximum amount of enjoyment from for the maximum amount of time! After all: it’s a whole new game!

Team Dutch Pinball

Ok all the other stuff about the rug toy was in a different nsnl a week or two ago with the you tube video. Guess they have a few mailing lists going now. The fact they are looking at distributors is new though..makes sense since they are making surplus inventory.. Let it be stored with distributors, distributors may set up a game to play so people stopping by can give it a try etc.

For all the Hoopla with refunds, It's great to see we are only 17 short of the other original list.
Only 18 days before production begins

Sorry if this is the wrong spot, but will DP be selling these after launch? Dumb question I know, but a non pinhead wants a TBL for sure, but for sure won't preorder. Thanks and if there is a better thread for the question, let me know. Game looks killer!!!

They haven't said but with the amount of energy and money spent developing it,it would make sense that they would keep building

in since expo...100 percent paid

The last update said they were looking at distributors.

Correct. Starting April 1 sales will go via distributors

Just picked up that 7-10 split thanks in part to a tax refund and now my game is paid in full!

When do you guys think we'll see the next new shit newsletter?

I was thinking the same thing. Final payment sent. I guess they are busy planning the production of TBL and the next NSNL will have pictures of the factory or better yet some completed games boxed up ready for shipping!

I discovered a double, one of My +2 on the list is also himself on the list, ballypinball1968. So list has to be reduced by 1

just paid my last installment - looking forward to the next NSNL, it´s been a while since the last one....

With the final payment almost here I’ve started thinking about receiving the game, game numbers, moving up on the list. And then I started thinking how will these games be shipped. Wouldn’t it make sense that DP would buy a container and ship them all (or however many fit in a container) at once? That would mean a large number of people would be getting their games at the same time. Anyone know how many NIB games fit in a container? I really don’t see these games trickling out over a period of months.

Regular container would fit 46 games I thought....

So sounds like they could prob fill 2 containers worth between pre orders we know about plus some initial shipment for distributors.

I do expect them to not ship them individually cause that indeed would be $$$. Maybe we'll get some insights on the game plan once things are rolling.

Clever as they are DP introduced "True Serial" which gives room for producing machines per container for certain areas in the world. That is cost efficient without the hassle of producing & shipping games by the number.

That is doing smart business...

Even for those of us in Wolf Lick, Kentucky.

My friend is on the verified list, so you can remove that entry from awaiting verification.

So tempted. Have to pay for the rest of the MMRLE. Can anyone pm me the winning powerball numbers?

Just came in from the predator thread. It's nasty out there someone pour me a White Russian, quick.

Yeah its rough.. Dropping in to see what condition your condition was in eh?

Another round for everyone

Thankfully my risk profile didn't include a skitb investment. I think I'll go watch the big Lebowski right now actually.

I have been in since October 1st. I got the refund and had to re-submit my 3rd and 4th payment, but not once had it even crossed my mind to cancel my order. The Big Lebowski pinball machine is going to be the best pin ever made!!!

White Russians are a bit too retro (unless the mail order bride type) and they will hurt your girlish figure so you won't fit on the rug Try Kettle One and Red Bull Zero, just sayn'

You're out of your element blade runner

I adapt, it is called evolution

Its also called there is a white Russian on the playfield, and a key part of the movie... Hence there is no other drink for this thread, short of a sarsaparilla

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

That's more like it! I am the only one around here who gives a shit about the rules?

10 Days to Go until TBL goes into production!

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Hot off the press:
We are very happy to announce that one of The Big Lebowski™ Pinball prototypes will be exhibited at the 2015 Texas Pinball Festival this weekend! If you are visiting the Texas Pinball Festival, you can play The Big Lebowski™ Pinball on the booth from our friends at Cointaker.

Production update & payment reminder
We are still on schedule to deliver the first The Big Lebowski™ Pinball machines in Q2 2015. The preorder process will stop on April 1, 2015. After this day we will start the production of the first batch, including your machine. This means that your pre-order and payment are final from this day.

We look forward to continuing to improve the game and to keeping you updated on the progress as we make it! We are dedicated to delivering to you a game that you will get the maximum amount of enjoyment from for the maximum amount of time!

Team Dutch Pinball
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That's great news! Anything new on these prototypes since Expo in Oct 2014?

I've heard you can't go wrong with 4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42.

Anyone nervous or backing out at the last minute due to the Predator fiasco and soon to be Zidware one as well. I have officially paid 100% and I'm rolling the dice! onwards and upwards

Paid in full. Praying the odds are in our favor with Dutch Pinball.

Just paid in full.

DP has his stuff, despite philgate, much more under control as SkitB. You cant compare these two.

Darn, just forgot to make my final payment, after the pile of bills i worked through i had enough of it. Will do it this weekend

Not comparing at all which is why I just paid the last installment. Just had a bit of unease due to all these pre paid models going sideways and was wondering, since this was a fairly safe place to post it, what everyone else was doing now that the 31st is fast approaching.

These are exciting times Dudes! If DP keeps on schedule (nothing seems otherwise so far) and start shipping machines within Q2, they can really get momentum on their side! Especially with MMr and TH delayed and the Skit-b / JPOP debacle unfolding at the moment.

Final payment to Dutch Pinball will be made April 1. Final payment to the IRS for 2014 taxes on April 15th along with my 2015 IRS quarterly pre-tax payment on the same day.

I'm kinda sorry you brought Predator and Zidware into this.

Paid in Full and sporting wood while waiting for the best game in recent years to arrive......

Hey there, I'm new to Pinside! Last week I paid in full for a Big Lebowski pin. It'll be my first pin. I hope a made the right decision? Maybe I should of just got a Medieval Madness remake? But that would have been very un-Dude.

I am paid in full too..... Can't wait to check it out this weekend a TPF