Sorry Phil, I didn't think it was exactly in poor taste....certainly not worthy of accusing me of pissing on the one ray of Sunshine (certainly wasn't my intent)...I thought it was pointing out a fairly obvious contradiction. But you are right, it probably wasn't necessary.

You guys definitely deserve some good news! Hopefully you will get some concrete information from Kevin in the next few weeks which will result in satisfaction for all.

WOW a binks sighting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think he said it should take 3 or 4 weeks to get everything together.

I know everyone's going crazy and I understand. But, hopefully in a couple weeks, we should know everything. Kevin sounded sincere when we spoke, so let's give him the time he needs and see what happens.

Ok, so see you guys in two weeks.

They "lost" every reference to Predator they had on the internet, so something changed, even if it was simply being reminded about terms.

Kevin sounded sincere when he first started this project too. If I were in on this I'd be in "trust, but verify" mode, even if I was "on his side".

But really, you've waited this long, what's a couple weeks going to matter? One way or another the truth is going to come to light soon enough.

When you have collected a lot of money and made a lot of promises with nothing much to show for it, you had better be able to (appear to) be sincere. Hopefully this all works out

True. I mean...many of us have played the game and spoke to Kevin. If this is a con...I've been fooled...and I don't get fooled easily...

This hobby always comes back to The Who (Pinball Wizard and now this)

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Two weeks isn't that long which is good.

I have no licensing problems. Hilton, take your own advice and only stick to things you know.

Can't argue with that!

On the Tedosity scale,

Two weeks= awesome.

Wait, scale is a skewed.

Everything=awesome.

Feelin the Tediness. Totally Tedding right now.

Hey chessiv,
I'm just curious as to what you created with the Lucasfilm license and which movies was it for?
Toys, art, ect?

Sorry to derail the skitb thread. Hope everything works itself out for all involved.

What a freekin' train wreck! I guess Kevin's last two emails count as bi-weekly updates? I appreciate your inside comms with Kevin, Ted. I really do. But I focus my frustration at Kevin! If he has time to talk to you or anyone, he has time to talk to/email me. I don't know if Kevin is wasting time looking at this f$%#ed up thread, and I hope he's not. Better things to spend his time on. Like communicating (not here, but) directly with his customers! I'm paid in full since August, 2013. I expect some communication and I expect it now. I'm in for the long haul. I may lose the whole wad, but I am willing to take the risk. Sometimes investments payoff and sometimes they don't.
I'm very disappointed in all the shit slinging going on here from a bunch of 17 year old high school juveniles. (Let the thumb downs, commence. I'm on a venting roll.)
This entire communication should be via emails or direct phone calls from Kevin to his customers.
Transparent communication, Kevin. Communication...
*Reading this before hitting send post. Ted, I appreciate your input. None of this frustration is aimed at you. *

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We need the best. That's why you're here.

It was a marketing web site for Episode III. I had to sign all sorts of non-disclosure docs to get the marketing assets. I thought I was going to get something really cool but everything I received was already available to the general public. It was a bit of a letdown.

Thanks Rob. I forgot to add the smiley face. Like I said, I appreciate your critical eye. You call it like you see it. Like most on here, I'm tired of the drama and just want "real" answers. No more supposition, no more innuendo, no more BS. Either tell me I'm getting my machine or tell me I've lost my money so I can move on.

I owe you a beer!

Wait Ted, for a more accurate estimate we must first put the stated wait time through the New Pinball Manufacturer Time Estimate Conversion Formula.

Realistic Estimate = Stated Time x 2 then Change the Units

So,

(2 weeks)x2 = 4 weeks, then change the units = 4 months

happy to hear good news is coming for all my amigos.

No. I owe you one! Seriously Phil, if you are ever in SoCal please send me a note, and we can meet up at Lake Alice Trading Co. for some beer and pinball!

It's pretty obvious that communication is not Kevin's forte, but he would be so much better off, from a business perspective and a personal health perspective, if he at least made an effort.

So now you wait, and in two more weeks, you will (allegedly) have more information... the Pinball News story, and the Skit-B story.

It doesn't have to be this way, but apparently communicating about making pinball machines is hard.

The Predator lives to ride and rides to live:

http://ilpvideo.com/video/NjM3Njk/must-see-the-predator-riding-on-a-motorcycle

Brad

just `cause...

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This shit makes Cambodia look like Kansas

Those glowing ramps are ghosting us MutherF#%er

Well all I have do is go the video tutorial that a pinsider found and it becomes clear that I can't pull out, its impossible and with spfxted confirming he spoke with Kevin and everything is still moving forward I'm very happy. This really is a dream theme for me, Aliens LE being built, what a side by side line up.

Your right...Predator next to Aliens would be amazing...I have no skin in this but I sure hope all the machines get to the buyers in a hurry! I am looking forward to all the unboxing threads and gameplay videos...fingers cossed

I hope everything works out and everyone gets their games. This is a crazy thing and after 2 weeks we'll know one way or another. If I find out anything before that, I'll post here...

Who is this Tail Enders? Is he related to Todd and Tim?

Think how much Matt at Back Alley must have invested in this game with all the parts and mods he has made already. We better all hope these games get made not only for our friends that have money in but also hard working pinball people like Matt that do this stuff for a living.

Memories light the corners of my mind.....

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2i1uji_predator-players-guide_school

If Skit-B doesn't show video of a completed machine , or any(completed) machines in the next 2 day's,
means there are no machines being built....

What is the significance of two days?

OK, I guess he is, thanks.

#112 on both. Pretty sure I'll get Alien first...

Predator (and #2) are on Sci-Fi right now. Maybe it is a sign from space....

Since talking about the movie.... During the jungle scenes when Arnold & Co. are about to take out the guerrilla compound... Did anyone slide down the stairs playing "commando" like they did before the assault?? I sure remember doing so, and how bad I would get bruised on my knees and shins from the stair edges. OUCH!

OH.... Just trying to lighten the Predator mood

Still thinking it will be made. I am #171

Well, Aliens is Heighway's second game, and we are still waiting for the first game Full Throttle leaving the assembly line.

You made me laugh!

OK, thought about it, Ready to bet $20 you will get Predator first.
Loser donates that amount to Pinside. Hopefully this year...

Deal? (must be accepted before the "great reveal" announced in 2 weeks-time)

Disclaimers:
- I have no insider's information on Skit-B or Heighway pinball
- I am a blind optimistic who tends to lose bets.
-... but betting only with nephasth
- When were you #112? Is it you initial production number, or an updated one? You could be #12 now

Easy prey. Take the bait!

who wants to lay down some bets about what's going to happen in 2 weeks ?

A Predator Hitler video is released!

When I read the post by nephasth an hour ago I said to myself, I wouldn't bet on that.
I'm in on both too, remember heighway hasn't produced a pin yet also and alien is second on their list.
Betting in these threads hasent worked out well for anyone.

Well if you know that conclusively, it sure is not fair to the other 249 purchasers to not know it as well. I have noticed there are a few people running around with privy information. It is bad enough that this forum was used to solicit these orders and then abandoned afterward. Matters worse are some people are on the, "Inner Circle" and know details that others do not.

Personally I wish the silly thing gets built. It bodes well for pinball in general and Michigan for having a boutique builder. It is a shame though that all this drama could have been prevented by just using this forum in the same manner as it was used when the funds were lobbied for here years ago

So what if he lost the Predator license but had Predator 2 instead? Name another movie where Danny Glover says "your move, pussyface!"