I thought their playfields had plenty of chips?

Hoping for a Lawlor design. Wonka is the best game of the last 5 years hands down.

I have heard rumblings of an announcement yet this year....

It's going to be Toy Story next.

GNR best game hands down from JJP

There were rumors of them scrapping their original Toy Story design, which later became Wonka. So it appears they are starting over from scratch with Toy Story. In another JJP Toy Story thread, someone mentioned recently that the white wood for Toy Story was just about finished. If that is true then Toy Story is further out than originally thought.

Back in October 2020 the Super Awesome Pinball Show had Eric Meunier on to talk about the Guns N Roses release. During the interview Eric mentioned that his next game's whitewood was very fun to shoot. That was a year ago, it's safe to say it's nearing completion about now.

Will get get Toy Story next, or will we see Eric's next reveal? Again, rumors are rumors. I'm just excited to see what they have instore. They always put a lot of effort into their games (playfield issues aside) and I'm sure it will be amazing.

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expo 2022! FFS lol sooo long between games still

What could be bigger than toy story? I’m all in on a TS, but I wouldn’t be mad to see an Indiana Jones, BTTF, masters of universe, King Kong, Harry potter or Superman 78. Of course Star Wars original trilogy would trump all though.

Also, I find it hard to believe toy story isn’t done and definitely next. It’s been in the works far too long.

It makes me sad I ever responded to your posts needing help.

LTG

I have one user on pinside ignored. Guess who it is?

I'd be happy with Toy Story or really anything JJP puts out. No duds yet.

Sorry, I’ve had a rough few days and I’m taking out on the forums

Don't support this trash pinsider

Joining this club

Thanks for the personal attack

...Days?

I hope your days get better.

LTG : )

Cute, but why would the next game Play-field for Toy Story be any different than the last 4 titles? Is JJP confident enough to actually provide a warranty to back up their confidence that real change is taking place in upcoming Toy Story?

There are enough threads on here trashing JJP.... Lets not have another one. I'm 2 for 2 with GNR and Hobbit with zero issues. I have Wonka on the way and very likely to get in on the next one that is announced. I do hope its Toy Story.

You'd think, but I also thought there was enough threads on the next JJP machine!

I am hoping for a new Pat Lawlor disign…

Source?

Theme doesn’t matter much to me, but my hope is it will be wacky and have DI type humor. If it’s Pat Lawlor I’m hoping he’ll do something new and different with the pops.

Yeah JJP was really pumping a ton of games out the door before that chip shortage

40 or less games being made per week is not really “pumping out” games. Stern does more than double that that at around 100 per day. That’s pumping out games.

It seems that your sarcasm detector is broken

Shocking!

Yeah, sarcasm on pinside is such a rarity.

Now back to the subject of 22 reveal. Hardly a secret, it will most likely be another kiddie themed pinball machine, Toy Story, similar to kiddie Wonka before it. But they could surprise us with a man’s theme of rumored Matrix?

Toy Story at 11.5k and you are responsible for anything that goes wrong with it.

Sounds like a good deal, $11.5K with no warranty. (Sarcasm)

so are you being sarcastic when you indicate that it is sarcasm to say it’s a good deal?

The JY of pinside still lives I see.

Toy Story stinks. Why are we getting so many kid like themes in a hobby dominated by middle age men. Its disturbing.
How about Dune. New movie coming out, its a great theme for pinball. Nope lets do talking toys geared for preteens.

Because pinball companies don't make machines for new movies, dont know why this is hard to grasp, and I don't know if Lynch's would get enough interest. Would from me though

I don't know why you find this disturbing or even care. It's just a theme to one game. You don't have to buy or play it. But maybe others would like to. Maybe operators might want something to attract a younger crowd. It's a huge franchise, after all. Some people might be disturbed by a middle-aged man playing a silly game like pinball...but do you really f'n care? I don't.

I would expect a Dune machine to recycle my pee.

How can't u know whats disturbing? its not just a theme to one game its pattern of bad kiddie themes, super heros and old rock bands that has gotten boring, oh and disturbing, also thanks for letting me know I don't have to buy it. I was under the impression it was the law and I had to purchase the next JJP game. Haven't met anyone yet that thinks pinball is anything other than fun, many won't buy them but so far everyone likes to play them. The "attract younger crowd" thing that constantly comes up with pinsiders is in a word, crap. I've said it before this hobby dies with us middle aged guys living the dream. Obviously u care or u wouldn't have responded at all.

Oh I meant the 1984 version. Dune 2021 isn't even out yet, I don't think and even if it was I'd like the OG.

This is Spinal Tap would be amazing. Speaking of Rob Reiner films what about Princess Bride? That would be inconceivable! I really can't imagine a game with more possibilities.

I get it - basically you are saying the pinball manufacturers have systematically made poor theme choices in recent times and if they keep it up pinball won’t attract younger people in the years to come and following your logic the manufacturers will quite possibly go bankrupt. Rather than offer evidence you point out these poor theme choices should be obvious to us.

Actually I don't care. I enjoy playing pinball, whether a theme is to my liking or not. I don't know why some people have to go out of their way to shit all over something creative like a pinball machine because they don't like the theme. There are plenty others to play and choose from. And if it's the trend you find disturbing, then maybe that is just an indication you're getting older or that maybe not everyone agrees with you. BTW, you are welcome for letting you know that you don't have to buy Toy Story. I guess I just saved you some money.

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Decided I don't care.

spinal tap coming from homepin!

I’ll never understand the hate towards jjp themes. Let’s see, they have done….

WW & Woz- two of the most beloved classic movies ever that people of all ages respect and love. Both older people that grew up with these movies, and young kids would enjoy these kids themes.

Potc & Hobbit- two more recent, family oriented adventure movies that were box office hits, and have large fan bases. Plenty of people of all ages that still love these franchises.

DI- an original theme, based on a mesh of one of the all time favorite designers popular classic pinball titles. Really fun, incredible layout, and mechs that are packing a game that fills the needs of older people that wanted an original theme to reminisce of their old Bally/Williams hay days, yet attractive to younger people with the phone idea.

GNR- a total rock concert in a box for one of the all time greatest rock bands of all time. More mature theme, faster play, and a high adrenaline rush type of game. Targeting us 80’s & 90’s kids.

Toy story- one of, if not the biggest all time animated franchises ever. Kids that grew up watching the original are now my age, middle aged, and probably make up the biggest percentage of pinball buyers. Nostalgia sales. Great story, great toy and mech possibilities, and great call out potential. This is a must own for me.

Basically we can’t all possibly love every single game. If a theme isn’t for you, then just move on to the next one. It shouldn’t require having to voice your distaste for any one theme just because it’s 1 of hundreds of titles available out there. Man, nobody cares about you not agreeing with theme decisions. Nothing wrong either with grown men loving nostalgic themes. Get over it.

For Kiddie Pinball themes, in your toddlers game room; WW Brat kids, WOZ Dorthy and Toto, Toy Story Mr Potato Head, Ham the piggie and Woody the cowpoke, DI Dad’s Jean’s, Hobbit Bilbo Baggins and Frodo all top the kiddie pinball charts for sure. All good for young kids birthday parties! Children love those themes.

GNR, POTC more manly themes to invite the guys over to play.