"It'll be delivered Monday."

"Nah...I'll see you in the morning."

Can't let something so pretty sit over the weekend! Waited 8 months! Had a good chunk of the mods ready to install so I took the couple of hours and really made it sweet before the first game. (Holy nerve-racking drilling the screws into the side art for the armor!) Still needs a couple of things, but now it's a party.

Yes that's a Mandalorian-specific rug

Usual game mods for myself on all games:
Shaker
Art Blades
Colored plastic protectors (really makes games pop)
Shooter lane protector
Topper
Shooter Rod/Plate
Underglow
Subwoofer
Any scoop lighting
Random PF Toy addition (usually just one to fill in a weak area)
Cup holder

I need to go back through the posts and see what's the friggin' deal on the Topper for this thing! Sheesh!

Also has anyone had any luck getting the "Insider Connected" sticker off the backbox? I put a fingernail to it and man does it seem stuck on there. Don't want to heat it up as the speaker grill would immediately cook.

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10-4. Good to hear. Eff that thing.

So..I've only had one so far on the outs as the flipper was getting weak. I replaced both of course, but frankly I live right down the street from Marcos so if I'm in need I just head up

I would like to add to this for the Prem/LE:
Make sure to tighten and possibly a bit of locktite on the helmet diverter screw that holds the metal ball entry in place. Mine popped off midgame and scratched the underside of the mini-pf cover. 90 balls played. Working with Stern now.

So! I didn't even put together, but Stern must read these threads. I have an OCT21' build and it has not only the foam on the diverter, but installed Cliffy's on the ramps! I assume a few other nuisances covered, but really glad to see this. I picked up a Sept21' Iron Maiden that was this way. All the bugs totally worked out even a plate below the Pharoah.

Moral of the story: Pays to wait!

WHO FUCKING KNEW. Love you nerds. Ordering some now!

We doing beer/cleaning pics?

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I spoke too soon. 100 balls in and the protector failed us in an odd way possibly taught when installed and plastic finally gave way:

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Yep. Stock! Bummer! I will see if they by chance have revamped the design since October and get that protector if so.

So Stern is replacing my left ramp and I've emailed Cliffy to purchase better guards, but what are the chances the ramps come with the entrances already riveted? That's not something I'm not sure I can't fuck up.

50% chance to get the Heal lane correct when needed: Misses 150% of the time.

Guys! Walmart has a sale on this crap. I’m going to use 1, possibly 2 in the machine somewhere, but for 5$ apiece grabbed them all. The XL says 10$ but rang up 5$. I’m about to hit up the other Walmart too.

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This is what Ive landed on for 10 bucks. Perfect IG placement!

These little 'Figpins' as they are called come with a base that has a damn hole in it. Talk about perfect! I used a slightly larger washer on the left for IG-11 and plug and play for Mando on the right. EzPz.

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Possibly one of the trickiest backhands out there. Even from a cradle it almost needs to be felt and not analyzed. Drop the flipper for a split second...give the ball 2mm worth of roll and it glides right in. You'll go to do it again trying to analyze it and miss. I can't put my finger on it. At stock flipper settings with 6.55 degree of rake.

How long did it take you to get your ramp? I ordered a replacement a couple of weeks ago and nothing so far. Also, we can't track the order# we get from Stern replacement, correct?

A bit off-topic, but it's on my Mando. Have the REV C. Shaker and it lightly squeaks. As much as the word 'lube' is hated in pinball, I did try to lube (lithium grease) both outer bearings on the shafts with no luck. I absolutely can't pin it down and it's driving me bananas. Anyone else get a light squeak from a shaker?

Ordered some warranty parts (ramp and upper PF cover as it was damaged) a few weeks back and hadn't heard a peep from Stern. I assume they just send them out when they get them? Could be a while if the ramps are a super-issue, eh?

Why are divorces so expensive? Because they are worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSD2SAE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00

or if you want them a neat red:

https://www.amazon.com/3M-03441-1-875-Parking-Repair/dp/B000BOCAMQ/ref=sr_1_3

you can find the latter at Wal-Mart. Just put it over the hole. Done. Don't gotta complicate it.

Afterthought. Use washable market and color the led black or grey. It will still shine through

I'm really enjoying the "Thanks Pal's" that are being handed out around here. Warms my heart. Let's keep that going.

Anyone else's says QR SCANNER NOT INSTALLED? Shows the bootloader version and stays lit with the game. What am I missing?

NVM I see the tip a few posts up. I'm a dope.

Yep...Go for it, partner. Unplug that thing if you don't like the light. Tracking down an insert graphic is going to be the toughest part if you end up trying to remove the IC altogether.

I've had plenty of Stern games and designers build this shot into dare I say all newer games. It's a funny shot. You can't think about it. It has to be 'felt.' Hard to describe outside of that. Just like there are important shots on all games right at the middle of the flipper, this is an important shot on newer Sterns. Science!

That call is the best call.

I have 5 of these and 2 x better models that are 12". Best secondhand deal! I don't pay ANY more than 50$ on CL/FB/OU....they are always on the second-hand market. Game changer. (One is on my pin downstairs.)

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Stern, take notes! From the factory...

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Bit of a side-statement here, but supply-chain bs has been slapping us in the face in the weirdest ways lately. Good friend of ours can't get his usual 'to-go' cartons for his restaurant. Hell, y'all tried buying a Motorcycle helmet lately? Good luck on getting a large. NO clue how those are affected, but nada. (at least online.) So who knows how deep it goes.

Stern will hook you up. Just put in a support ticket. Great folks.

Get a flange nut with serration from lowes/home depot in the speciatly drawers. Let those buggers dig into the backside of the PF.

Yep! Helmet gate screw also slopped off of mine mid-play @ maybe 10 plays. That lil' buggar wedged up in the drop ramp just below it. Hopefully more first-time-mando owners see your photos!

Mine boops off every now and then and I figured it was just barely catching the cross member appendage at the apex of the wireforms if it was zooming too quickly. Hmmm...I'll have to study it more. Thought it was just the ramp needed a bit of 'up-torquing' to alleviate the closeness...just a mm or 2 seemed to cure it for a bit.

These games are turning around so fast from the coating that the clear doesn't have time to cure.

I was at Marco's today picking up some toppers and I told them they have my full permission to just charge my card as soon as the Mando Topper is available!

STERN...

COME ON....

HELP ME OUT.

I have a GROGU RUG. IT TIES THE ROOM TOGETHER.

Yet NO topper.

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I just picked up an AIQ and I feel my sound 'blows out' sometimes. Can y'all elaborate on this fix? I'm drunk and sorry this will probably make sense in the morning.

I've heard others speak of checking your flipper alignment, but holy shit is it crucial on this game. I went from making near '0' cradled-backhanded right ramps on a prem to making them all with <1mm adjustment. I must have put 30 plays on that sucker after the fix. Thanks to whomever drove me over the edge to really stare at and correct the alignment. Going through the rest of the games today.

Check the RJ45 seating on the node board and your reader. Also, make sure you have the coin door switch pulled out to allow PF power while setting it up.

Holy shit how neat is that ramp!! Great work!

These are shit and crack your ramp edge in under 30 plays. Get Cliffy's on order pronto.

This game is relatable on many levels even if you don't understand or watch the series. The Mandalorian is so unique that having it is basically a must, and playing it always leaves the next objective within reach which keeps someone coming back for more as the big objectives are quite linear. As far as a moving Grogu...keep it. I don't want anything not designed by Stern moving around and touching stuff even if his clothes are rubbing a plastic or artwork it will cause some sort of irritation to the game and possibly your peripheral. The only drawback I feel is the game takes a wallop as shots are close and some things are experimental to a degree. Stay in tune with your game (posts, rubbers, balls, screws, even the diverter up top) and you should be fine.

Oh not at all, BUT anything moving inside of a playfield not designed by Stern causes anxiety. Even watching his ear on the wood bothers me after 10000 plays.

Tourney Strat-Style.

Also...I may add to shoot for scoop or right ramp and tag the 2x planning to save the immediate slap to the hole.

Yep. Mine was delivered in Feb and she ribbed.

I think folks are having remorse on some pins. The market is flooded with pins currently in my area.

Yeah the upper PF gets all fucky.

I live by Marcos so I usually get the stock Coil Stops....

Best/Better coil stops? GO.

If Pinball has taught us anything...how do you think this pans out?

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This.

I'd like to add that a game with an 'easy' shot for when you need to refocus is great. This game has tough shots and about the easiest shot on the planet up the middle which is why it makes money on route. BOOM MULTIBALLS all day if you're new to pinball. Multiballs make money. Hell...you get through three and you have yourself a wizard mode. You take this puppy home and realize it's tough...a keeper.

Yep! Called them the minute I had seen the email. Very exciting!

All Sterns have a yellow tag under the lockdown bar that tells you how many balls to load.

What funny about the Topper issues is that there's no "licensing, supply chain, or Disney" holdup at this point. All Stern.

I have a chance to snag a Mando Topper and was curious if anyone knows if there were any inherent issues with the 1st Gen of the toppers vs. what will be coming?

10-4 I pulled the trigger! I have to say I've never felt more indifferent about a purchase.

It ain't much but it's mine thanks to a couple of dudes on here! Thanks, Chris/Brandyn! Never thought I'd get this topper.

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Thanks, brother! Pecking away!

Man I hope so. I'm really not. I'm not NEAR what some of you guys have for a collection or clout. Stern..hey, Sterny...can you put me on that list for a GZ topper? Asking for a Friend.

Nope and Yep.

I look at it like a toddler...so much potential! Maybe one day it will be really really neat...or the president? Maybe a bad analogy.

Shot in the dark, but does anyone have the Wedge Kit for the Mandalorian Topper? I'm not tall and all the displayed items are overlapping. The wedge would really be great.

Fingers crossed.