If you still want it you will have to pay the higher price at this point. I am almost certain you should be able to get your deposit back. It's not like they can't sell the pin in 15 minutes at this point.

So, what’s the general feel on whether the premium upgrades are worth the money for this game? Doesn’t seem as though they are as big a difference as Godzilla. I’m still wanting one of these but wondering which edition to shoot for.

IMO Mando Premium is the way. Played both Pro on location a lot and home LE tons. Making the Ambush up down scoop is a rare event in our games but it is the most satisfying shot in the game.

I would agree, most satisfying shot in the game but for the super jps not ambush.

In my opinion it is a huge difference between the Pro and Premium. The rotating upper playfield really captures the true design of the game(especially with two flippers) and is what I consider an interactive feature difference. Godzilla I feel the Pro is the way to go and the flow is better without bridge disruption. Now what about the price increase? Well it is shitty but it is what it is. Since last year distributors have had to adjust pricing with the increase from Stern. The new insider connect platform has probably contributed to this increase as well-some of the games from last couple runs did not have it. To me it seems like a safe bet or purchase because of the potential high resale value on the second hand market-nothing to really lose. I will say Mando may not be for everyone. The close distance from flippers to shots can make it feel like brick city at first(almost felt like Houdini for a month). Once you get it dialed in with shots it is great and I enjoy Dwight's depth with code. For some reason I really like his depth & rule sets, etc. and his games are some of my favorites. If you like Star Wars and watching the Mando series you should really enjoy this game-theme goes a long way with this one. If you prefer to watch the Bachelor or 1000lb sisters-may go for another game.

I am still in my never ending honeymoon stage and watching the BOBF has really got my juices flowing again. I love my Mando

Mando Premium, all the way! Upper playfield + no screwing around installing wireform! The game itself looks amazing with it's premium colors/art package. Our favorite game here!

I've had my Mando pro since August, I added the aftermarket rails on day one and have never looked back. This game is still challenging and a blast to shoot. I played the premium and the LE plenty before making my decision and for the price bump just couldn't justify going that route. I still play those on location and enjoy them but don't miss the additional features even a little. That said I have added enough mods over the months to where my "pro" would now qualify as a "promium". I am currently waiting the delivery of a Godzilla premium, the extra bells and whistles tripped my trigger on that one. It's all subjective and personal preference, play both versions as much as possible before pulling the trigger. All the versions of Mando are fun there is no wrong choice.

Thanks for the feedback gang. My wife and I decided to go for a pro. The choice became pretty easy to make in the end since our window to grab a premium simply closed.

Either way, we are enthusiastic to join the club. We tried to join last year but gave up and grabbed a Stranger Things, which we are also really enjoying.

Get yourself over to the owners club thread tiger

You're gonna love your Pro, it's a great game.

Hey all I had someone contact me asking how to switch to alternative soundtrack for Mando and I thought I would share in case anyone else can't find it in menu...

-Go under adjustments for game and on #78 is an option for 'Replacement of licensed tune'-hit YES

-Then adjust equalizer to higher levels or V (I prefer all higher)

-May also adjust music attenuation up and speech down a bit

-Volume 38-45 with external sub added

I just want to tell people to check it out if they have not. I feel it transforms the game and the orchestrated music is less repetitive and fits the theme better(This is the way). When I switch back to the original it feels repetitive and reminds me of the series background music on loop.

Also not sure if mentioned before but-Mando is the shit!

Anyone make a decal for the IC on premium or is wizard apron only option?

Which decal are you referring too?

Once the rules are finalised these will be available for those who want to bling up the factory cards and decals. Apron windows will also be available so all decals on the apron can be replaced.

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Definitely interested when you get there! Hate the way the stock paper cards bend upwards, just looks cheap imo. I really like the minimal, faux metal aesthetic. Coordinates well with the theme.

Don’t the new machines shipping now with IC installed remove artwork from factory apron?

I’d like to cover that up.

Yeah premium and pro aprons blow and the two IC aprons, which seem to replace the window decal art and right instruction card art with IC decals.
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So the rule card part is simple, install a custom card.
Anyone making something for the window apron art? Don’t care for IC and would rather have the art, I can’t be the only one that feels this way.

I think 99% of people are with you mate I know I am and do not want to loose art on any of my existing games.

Easiest solution for the window is to get someone with a prem/le to create some copies of the right apron window art

As for the rest I’ve designed and made this in tandem with a fellow pinhead, apron windows will be framed along with the shooter lane.

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I am looking for the upper right apron 'triangle' decal for my pro. I have removed the IC (moving to coin door) and want to cover the hole.

Can a dealer sell an emblem kit? Are they available anywhere?

I could remove mine and take a hi res photo for anyone that wants one to print there own decal/create there own plastic for the windows on premiums

Also may look at the guy who sells the magnetic aprons-they look sharp. -Pinball Wizard guy

Anyone know where to find the post stud that secures the Mando left side star post, the star post that is nutted on top of the left side plastic? It seems to be 6/32" into the playfield and 8/32" on top, 2" long...

My upper playfield (prem/LE) started acting up today - Encounters light is lit - but the upper playfield does not engage (diverter does not activate) and ball goes through the whole way to the down ramp.. I tried playing a few full games.. and Encounters do not happen... any ideas?

I'd probably start with just emailing Stern directly

Thanks I just went with the more common 6/32 all around post 530-5012-02. Not sure why Stern went 8/32 on top, 6/32 on the bottom there it's just nutted on top.

anybody have a clue when the toppers are coming

TPF

Have a lead on a stern shaker.. should it go in mando pro or Sth premium. I've read every post on here about shakers and sounds like its a little over the top on mando?

Give it a shot in Mando, it's a shaker, it's meant to give you that over the top experience. If you don't like it swap it out, super easy install.

Mando needs the shaker!!

The IR LEDs seem to come off from the boards on my Mando. A closer examination shows that the solder was just a blob on the back side and didn't really go into the PCB holes at all. Had to resolder them all.

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Wow that is unfortunate. I have noticed that the shaker in Mando has the most 'Shake' out of any other pinball machine I have played. They really have the shaker sequence cranked up on Mando and it is not surprising that some components might come loose.
The only other game I can think of that compares to the intense shake of Mando shaker is Gladiators.

Any update on the Mando topper?

https://epicstream.com/article/star-wars-the-mandalorian-ig-11-actor-dead-at-52-rio-hackford

Anything? Price? What does it look like? When can we order?

I’d get on a list as it’s in high demand and potentially limited. My distributor has a very long list and I’m hoping i didn’t get on it too late.

Has anyone lit up their rails on mando le? Can you use the same lights as SW LE?

How did you handle the install over the hinge bolts? The stern blades have a hole cutout but the wiz blades do not. Thx.

I would install over the hole and then use a scalpel to trace the edges of the hole. Or just leave it maybe and only cut it out if you need to access that bolt?

I just left it. I have no need to access the bolts.

Here is pics of mine lite up

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I think the side rails are cool.. and yours look really nice.. but covering the side art and screwing multiple holes in the game make me cringe a little.

Best score I’ve had in pinball.

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Those are original rails so it is not covering anything. I did not put extra screws because those are factory rails. I just added the lights behind them.

Where do those side rail lights come from?

Hooked On Pinball.

https://www.hookedonpinball.com/store/c41/Mandalorian-Pinball-Mods

Has anyone had an issue where the grogu magnet fires to catch the ball, but no longer jacks it around? I messed with the pulse timings in the settings but that didn’t seem to do anything.

So I haven't read through the posts yet, but am looking at the Premium. It will be 2 weeks.

The juices are starting to flow again with the anticipation of the next series for Mando-time to fall in love again!

Love my Mando

Is anyone having an issue with their diverter becoming misaligned? What is supposed to keep it straight? All I can figure is spring tension unless mine had a part break off.