You forgot his alias - Dennis "DenDen" K. That helps snag the chicks.

Rescinded

Is that mr bean?

Performing his hit single from the new album: Euthanasia....
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We did it!!!! We have met Dennis’ Market Trends tshirt challenge goal and he will be conducting Market Trends! Thank you to everyone that purchased a shirt and wear with pride! Bring It Den Den!

Trending up this week .... is market trends. In other news, euthanasia has overtaken Pokémon as the favorite after school activity of teenagers.

I can’t wait to hear Kriesel’s take on Market Trends. What do you think guys? Does he nail it or fail it?

I disagree. I'm guessing Dennis puts a lot of thought into this segment. The question will be "Who does a better market trends?"

I think he'll nail it, Kriesel is a pro.

I'm dying to hear the market trends of gottliebs with 2" flippers!

If I'm a betting man... Dennis will put 100% into his effort, which in its own way is pretty damn hilarious...

I wonder if a weekly cohost is trending down and their biweekly cohost is trending up, would that explain a sideways slithering podcast? should something be done about it?

Let’s hope Kriezy follows the mission statement of Pinball Market Trends.

Thou shall report only the facts. Thou shall embrace that numbers don’t lie. And above all others, BUY BUY BUY!

I still can't believe you sold that many shirts. How many did you you have to buy yourself? LOL. Den Den will do a great job on the segment!

There was a mass shirt buy. A loophole exploited. Not a fan of the tactic but it is what it is; I failed to build in a safety condition to prevent the behavior and that's on me.

As such I will honor the terms I laid out (that I would do a Market Trends segment both seriously and enthusiastically). Note that I am not bound by any purported "mission statement" beyond what is on the tin: that the segment is about trends in the market.

Fair enough, let’s see whatcha got

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Will this be on Dens market trends?!

You’ve seen Elf on a shelf- now comes something even bigger this Christmas! Kriesel on an Easel - it’s the hottest new toy! Now you can have your very own mini Dennis! Trending Up!

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Is anyone else really jealous of Coz 's MS Paint photo editing skills? I know I am, they brighten up this dreary tread!

Dennis made Market Trends his bitch! Such a fun listen and this man deserves your TWIPY vote this year!

On RAZA Zach you mention no need to change a ramp that even a state champ can’t hit 1 time?? But yet when LOTR remake is discussed by you and Greg you said well if they change the right ramp? I’m never buying a game where a shot can’t be made at least 1/2 time with skill player. I get frustrated withy JP helicopter ramp, but if I’m shouting well it’s a fair ramp

Here are seven charts reflecting the seven games I covered in Market Trends, with the data points graphed (in case anyone wanted the information visually).
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Actual data. I appreciate this, Dennis.

Did anyone expect anything less than this? Amazing... This met and exceeded my expectations.

Loved this episode of TWIP, and especially the Market Trends segment! Dennis knocked it out of the park, I loved hearing Dennis' "Market-Hype" voice and his transitions! But don't worry Zach, I wouldn't necessarily want that level of depth every week, so your job is safe in my book!

Market trends will never be the same. Great job, Dennis! I loved Zach's astonishment through the whole thing. lol.

And research too apparently!

I may not have expressed my thoughts well. A ramp that cannot be completed is a problem. However, I do not worry about that ramp because tweaks can be made so that it’s more reliable. It looks smooth and satisfying when made.

Haven't listened to the ep yet but this is why I love Dennis.

Dennis, when voting for you in the TWIPYs
DO I VOTE FOR TWIP OR EGP? SHOULD I CREATE 2 ACCOUNTS AND VOTE FOR BOTH?

THANKS

Ry Ry.....Just Do The Right Thing

EGP?

Wow, glad I mylared up before listening because I was blown away!
Told you that buckaroo Cowboy Kriesel is a pro's pro!
Even lined up a coupon code for DOTW.
NAILED IT!
Let's get those votes in for round 2, talk about TWIPY leverage.

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This is how I imagine Dennis doing his research for TWIP Market Trends

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You should vote for whatever you like! Once you hear the episode, you'll know that if TWIP were to win the TWIPY I told Zach I'd do the segment again. So, if you'd like me to remain free, then "EGP" (or anything else!) is the right answer.

I would never, ever want that job. But since so many people wanted to support TWIP and get shirts (and one person strike revenge against me), I felt obligated to combine what I feel would be needed for a proper Market Trends segment combined with the ridiculous showmanship people expect from Zach. This, for better or worse, was the result.

Oh man! That was fantastic Dennis! Good work my friend! Zach and I “joked” around that you would probably whip up charts and bring in legit stats, and you sure as hell didn’t disappoint! Now everyone go win a damn FREE shirt using the PINQUEST App! I’ll have some sort of special surprise for those who attend TPF and are rocking the Market trends T!

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Thanks
Voting for kaneda.

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I'll vote this year. But don't base your happiness on something you actually don't have control over. It's a trap!

Market Trends is based on real data, who knew?
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Dennis found a deal of the week and negotiated a price discount. Outstanding work.

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Dennis enters the library at TWIP headquarters to perform his due diligence on Market Trends. He encounters mountains of empty soda cans, half colored picture books, tarrot cards, Magic 8-ball, tinfoil hat and a divining rod. He decides to do some rearranging.

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Market Trends went really well. Hats off!

Dennis **killed** it with the Market Trends segment! That is exactly what that segment should be: Factual, formula-based, with a heaping helping of Zach bashing to boot

Well done, sir.

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^^^

I accidentally quoted myself vs editing my first post. Sorry there's no juicy drama associated. Changed the text to indicate.

The challenge is just to give Zach a goal to strive for if he desires it (it being me doing MT again). I win either way, really. I strive to balance my podcasting specifically to avoid burnout (it's why I don't do TWIP every week, since with my other pinball obligations I fear it would be past the saturation point).

Zach knows my #1 criticism of MT is that I am skeptical of his actual tracking of the values and measuring changes, coupled with a seemingly fluid period of trending (if a game goes up and then down the following week was it ever a trend?). But it's his segment so he can do what he wants.

I thought I showed a lot of mercy to Zach, with my every word dripping with MT enthusiasm and overall excitement for the MT segment!

Here is my analysis of Tron pricing as per this week's Market Trends segment...

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