Quoted from Jamesays:I bet Foo green is on the line as we speak
How many pins does Stern build a week now ? No rush but you know , I really want this prem to land 
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Quoted from Kkoss24:How many pins does Stern build a week now ? No rush but you know , I really want this prem to land
You have about a month to wait for Prems yet. I don't think LEs are even on the line yet.
Newbury, OH
Quoted from PinMonk:You have about a month to wait for Prems yet. I don't think LEs are even on the line yet.
Agreed, LE's probably next week, the initial 200 PROs I believe haven't been delivered, our operator is waiting on a few of them to be delivered this week hopefully
Just got shipping info for my location Pro! Should be here in two days. If anyone wants to come check it out it will be a Pizza J in Providence RI
Quoted from tdiddy:Agreed, LE's probably next week, the initial 200 PROs I believe haven't been delivered, our operator is waiting on a few of them to be delivered this week hopefully
Latest I heard was LEs on the line at the end of this month, premiums to follow. So how long does it take to run 1000 LEs? 10 working days?
Quoted from PantherCityPins:Latest I heard was LEs on the line at the end of this month, premiums to follow. So how long does it take to run 1000 LEs? 10 working days?
In the good ol days but I think things are a little slower Post COVID.
Quoted from tdiddy:Agreed, LE's probably next week, the initial 200 PROs I believe haven't been delivered, our operator is waiting on a few of them to be delivered this week hopefully
Yeah, it's sounding like the Pros are rolling out this week for locations and a few lucky homes. The rest of the FF Pro homes will be sad pandas until almost August.
Looking forward to checking out the pro, but really chomping at the bit for my LE to get here.
Quoted from PinMonk:Yeah, it's sounding like the Pros are rolling out this week for locations and a few lucky homes. The rest of the FF Pro homes will be sad pandas until almost August.
Looking forward to checking out the pro, but really chomping at the bit for my LE to get here.
FF has been on the line since the 17th at least (factory Friday post) possibly a little bit before. Not like "starting", the video shows them boxing them up.
If they can make 100 a day, how can we explain why pros would still be on the line?
Could be that those were a small earlier run for shows. Who knows.
Quoted from Sorokyl:FF has been on the line since the 17th at least (factory Friday post) possibly a little bit before. Not like "starting", the video shows them boxing them up.
If they can make 100 a day, how can we explain why pros would still be on the line?
Could be that those were a small earlier run for shows. Who knows.
They had to make overseas Pros first. Then showroom only Pros and show Pro/Prems. Then location Pros.
Brighton
Quoted from PinMonk:They had to make overseas Pros first. Then showroom only Pros and show Pro/Prems. Then location Pros.
Wait, they build overseas units first? I might actually get my machine before August! Sweeeet! (there's usually no 'win' for being overseas so I'm taking the "woo" for a change) (I'm UK)
Quoted from LegoYoda:Wait, they build overseas units first? I might actually get my machine before August! Sweeeet! (there's usually no 'win' for being overseas so I'm taking the "woo" for a change) (I'm UK)
They need to make some machines to get the kinks out on the line.
Quoted from PinMonk:Yeah, it's sounding like the Pros are rolling out this week for locations and a few lucky homes. The rest of the FF Pro homes will be sad pandas until almost August.
Looking forward to checking out the pro, but really chomping at the bit for my LE to get here.
That LE looks so sharp
My Foo Fighters Pro has a build date of Feb 24- This was a TPF demo game so I'm assuming that may have been a special run of builds before mass production started.
FINALLY FF arrived at my local watering hole last night and I spent a good couple hours playing it. Pro version, although a premium is on its way to replace it. Took me a couple games to get dialed in but once I kind of got the feel for it, I was really digging it. Flow is off the charts if you are precise enough. Hit a couple of those fast upper loops and then the upper left ramp, woo wee you're gonna need a cigarette after that! I hit the 6 way super skill shot combo that was awesome too.
Sound and animation was amazing. You do get punished for bricked shots often, although the game never really felt unbalanced. You get a nice mix of quick games and good balls just depending on how well you're shooting. Van ramp is slightly rattley but thats OK. Code is solid at this point and I'm excited to see what future updates bring. On the pro, it definitely does have kind of a lack of mechs and toys but its somewhat easy to get past with its charm and great shooting.
Some of the modes are slightly confusing. Just have to learn the shots better I guess. I didn't find most of the cities taking too many shots ALA rush, but they definitely aren't gimmies. If you stack a multiball with a city, they are pretty easy to pass quickly. I'm sure theres other strategies as well. The 3 main multiball modes at the alien guy are not super intuitive. You start a 2 ball, and then he will lock up 1 of the 2 balls. I think its timed how long he holds it, and you can bash him to raise jackpots? Maybe you bash him enough and it adds a ball? I'm not exactly clear on it, and it will probably confuse rookie players quite a bit when their multiball gets gobbled up 15 seconds into the mode. I'm sure they will smooth that out a bit over time.
Overall, first impressions on the game are very very good. I've been playing a lot of scooby lately, and this game blows scoob out of the water easily. Its also a million times better than Bond.
Quoted from Mike_M:My Foo Fighters Pro has a build date of Feb 24- This was a TPF demo game so I'm assuming that may have been a special run of builds before mass production started.
Curious how many plays at TPF?
Quoted from Sorokyl:If they can make 100 a day, how can we explain why pros would still be on the line?
I thought the number was 50 a day at peak? At least on a single line.
100 games in an 8 hour work day with zero downtime is one game every 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Doesn't seem reasonable.
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Quoted from yancy:I thought the number was 50 a day at peak? At least on a single line.
100 games in an 8 hour work day with zero downtime is one game every 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Doesn't seem reasonable.
100 per day was mentioned at peak capacity several years ago at the expo tour. They had two lines at that time. I'm sure with the new building coming it will increase more.
Quoted from LegoYoda:Wait, they build overseas units first? I might actually get my machine before August! Sweeeet! (there's usually no 'win' for being overseas so I'm taking the "woo" for a change) (I'm UK)
Pro's and LE's are meant to arrive into New Zealand around June and premiums in August so you should have a good chance of getting yours before August!
Quoted from kermit24:Curious how many plays at TPF?
So I was a bit surprised with the numbers. 482 Plays, which I can definitely see being the number of games played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero issues as the flow is so great.
IMG_4750 (resized).jpgQuoted from Mike_M:So I was a bit surprised with the numbers. 482 Plays, which I can definitely see being the number of games played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero issues as the flow is so great.[quoted image]
They had several Foo Pros in Austin TX at an event for SXSW. Maybe yours was there.
Quoted from Mike_M:So I was a bit surprised with the numbers. 482 Plays, which I can definitely see being the number of games played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero issues as the flow is so great.[quoted image]
This was an issue with a friend's iron maiden when they first came out. Got a demo game and when we went to the convention, it already had a ton of plays on it. Stern had been dragging it along with them for multiple conventions before hand as they didn't have sufficient inventory. He was pissed and let the demo dealer know it and they contacted stern for the bait and switch. He ended up getting a new pin and a bunch of merchandise for the problem. It's NOT supposed to happen. Especially now when it's only a bare $200 difference over a new. They're taking people to the cleaners now on them.
Quoted from Mike_M:ames played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero iss
Quoted from kermit24:They had several Rush Pros in Austin TX at an event for SXSW. Maybe yours was there.
yeah good call. probably a SXSW game. Lame if they didn't disclose that. But 260 games, presumably shorter games from people who aren't used to the game yet... not that big of a deal. my GZ still feels brand new at 2000
1000 plays is Nothing on a Stern.
Don’t worry about it.
745 lifetime plays, majority were likely 4-5min games anyway.
Just double check for any minor servicing needs.
Quoted from Mike_M:So I was a bit surprised with the numbers. 482 Plays, which I can definitely see being the number of games played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero issues as the flow is so great.[quoted image]
Quoted from Apollo18:1000 plays is Nothing on a Stern.
Don’t worry about it.
745 lifetime plays, majority were likely 4-5min games anyway.
Just double check for any minor servicing needs.
I licked the flipper buttons clean and am calling it good. 
Quoted from Mike_M:So I was a bit surprised with the numbers. 482 Plays, which I can definitely see being the number of games played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero issues as the flow is so great.[quoted image]
that's it, i'm coming over, see you on friday!
Quoted from Jmxdc:that's it, i'm coming over, see you on friday!
Aww yeah!!! It's going to be a good FNT meet on Friday!
Quoted from Kkoss24:They’re shows are some of my all time favorites to attend .They never disappoint !
Except when they decide to play 5 boring songs off new album in a 13 or only 15 song set less than 2hr show. Love them and always great live show, but short set list kills me.
Quoted from Mike_M:So I was a bit surprised with the numbers. 482 Plays, which I can definitely see being the number of games played at TPF. But 745 lifetime plays... wondering if this was not NIB at TPF and was used for play testing or other events beforehand. Not sure how I feel about that as the discount was not that big. On the other hand it plays phenomenally- zero issues as the flow is so great.[quoted image]
Difference is likely due to code update that reset the total plays to 0 but lifetime is not reset.
Quoted from matt68061:where you at? Looks awesome!
That was Key Largo last year .We’re in Alabama this year I’m putting on a good show ,but as soon as we get back home I’ll be on High Alert for Foo’s landing in homes .
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Quoted from Jackontherocks:Except when they decide to play 5 boring songs off new album in a 13 or only 15 song set less than 2hr show. Love them and always great live show, but short set list kills me.
Yeah we’re all getting older together Still rocking though .
Quoted from friscopinball:Any MSRP LEs available?
I don't know of any, but they're probably out there. Best plan is call around using the Stern Dealer list:
https://sternpinball.com/find-a-dealer/
and if that comes up empty, the Distributor list:
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Quoted from HB_GAMER:Does anyone know if they have Bluetooth built in for wireless headphones/speakers?
Unlikely. Stern wants to sell you an add-on kit for $100 for wired headphones.
You'd have to make a cable to get RCA jack output from the Spike motherboard, but you could then plug that into the Logitech BT adapter and it would give you BT headphone ability:
https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming-Wireless-Speakers/dp/B016NUTG5K/
Quoted from HB_GAMER:Does anyone know if they have Bluetooth built in for wireless headphones/speakers?
Bluetooth + Pinball sucks. The delay kills it. Even when JJP BT worked, it was terrible. Best thing is to use the headphone jack as a line out.
Non-Bluetooth wireless headphones are an option that’s available. I haven’t tried them but it could solve the issue with wireless needs and Bluetooth lag.
Quoted from Apollo18:I’m ready [quoted image]
BC3AD7B8-2C50-4DB3-A93B-54BFBC1910E4 (resized).jpegQuoted from PinMonk:Unlikely. Stern wants to sell you an add-on kit for $100 for wired headphones.
You'd have to make a cable to get RCA jack output from the Spike motherboard, but you could then plug that into the Logitech BT adapter and it would give you BT headphone ability:
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Looks like they have a “CPU mounted line out” which is probably a fancy way of saying 1/8’ Jack.
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