I like AFM... haven't play Transformers much.
AFM for the humor and gameplay.
Transformers for the flashy plastic bling.

For me, humor and character go a long way. AFM is one of the few pins that have it. I would much prefer an AFM.

There is no comparison honestly.

I traded my TFLE for an AFM….that said, I sold my AFM after about a month.

I vote for RFM!

AFM all that needs to be said !!!

Even trade. It was early in TF's life and AFM hadn't gone apeshit in price yet.

Personally it's a toss up for me...AFM is pretty basic on rules while TF is "deeper". TF is more wood choppy though and that Ironhide PF, uggghhh! I don't like the art on AFM at all, but TF art is ok. AFM shoots better/smoother. For TF at $4k, much better than AFM at whatever the hell it is at now.

Between the two, it's totally personal preference. TF is sort of a typical Gomez fan game, which if you like that sort of thing - and a lot of people do for good reason - I think it's great for what it is. There is a lot going on, and the newer rules make things at least decently obtainable. It's a little busy feeling, but the LE does really feel like stuff is going on everywhere.

AFM is a classic for a reason, but it's bill of materials had to be almost non-existent, and that turns some people off. I think it's fun, but it isn't a game that I have ever felt compelled to keep playing over and over. That said...

Me too.

TF sucks. AFM is fun. Next.

I love AFM but at the prices each go for TF might be more worthwhile. If AFM's price came down a bit I'd say it's superior for sure.

At some point I'll buy a nice Transformers Pro. I don't think I'll ever own an AFM. So I guess that expresses my opinion. They are both good games, but one is a way better value.

TFLE is a great game I recently rediscovered. As many TF's as you see on location and in pinhead's homes, Stern must have made a lot of them. Have never heard any reliable guesses on the quantities of each; sure would like to be in the know. It was the first time Stern offered three versions of an LE's - probably to justify slowly increasing quantities of what constitutes an LE today. I do remember them selling slowly and every distributor sat on piles of unsold LE's and pro's. Eventually the code dropped and it seems like things starting moving again with sustained demand for the title. It probably took a year but distributors sold out. Today TFLE or TF can both be found at good prices.

AFM on the other hand would be my final answer though - get your hands off me, you green martian! It plays smoothly, has good modes and many mortals have gotten to the final battle. Ruling the Universe is another matter though and can be quite righteous.

In summary - wait until you can get an AFM. Ooorrrrr... you could buy TF now, while you save up for the difference. Say this time next year, sell TF and adding to your savings, you can go out and buy that AFM you so richly deserve. win / win.

I'd go with a slight favor to TF LE......I really enjoy the shots, the rules, the theme of that game. AFM is a game I will eventually get, but TF is really fun

TFLE is awful. The ramps are ruined by the stupid mini playfields they threw In. AFM destroys TF hence the major price difference. If money is an issue buy a TF Pro. If it isn't get a AFM it's by far the better game.

TFLE is amazing... Very very good game...

Interesting comparison. I really enjoy AFM when I play it but I don't think I would want to own one. The one at our local classic arcade is extremely nice and I get bored of it after about 20 minutes and two or three games. I have not played a ton of TF but I really like the shots and flow of it (Pro), but I don't know enough about the rules set to give it the nod.

Assuming this is bizarro world and they were both the same price I would go for AFM for the humor alone. That said I still like RfM a bit more.

I've never understood this line of thought. I can't play a BOM. If I see a great film made on a shoestring budget, it might impress me or it might not, but the film remains great. It certainly wouldn't make me enjoy the film less.

A fun game is a fun game. I don't feel slighted if the manufacturer was able to pull it off cheaply.

Oh, and to answer the OP's question, AFM by a mile. This is like Muhammad Ali vs. Steve Urkel.

Clerks

I don't feel like this is even a valid comparison....

Ok why the poll then? Just go buy a TF Pro and save yourself a few grand.

TFLE all the way!

Pinside rankings:

AFM #3 over 1100 people rated.

TFLE #59 200+ people rated.

Seems pretty obvious

Xformers is one of the clunkier of the new Sterns. AFM is miles better in pretty much every way.

Except it doesn't have transformers on it, which I guess is only a problem if you really like transformers.

Clunky is not how I would describe my transformers. Mod the all spark with foam to deaden the shot and remove the gate from ironhide if you want. I prefer the gate those to slow multi balls some.

Hands down....AMF..............Joey

AFM > TF. And I love TF. When your maxing out both games, they are very comparable. TFLE at its very best, in the moment, is as good as anything. But for me, TF had just enough imperfections to put me off long term. AFM has none that come to mind. Difference between good and classic.

TFLE still hasn't sold out

http://www.amazon.com/Stern-Pinball-Transformers-Limited-Edition/dp/B008U7127K

I prefer TFLE over AFM for the cost. If they were the same price or within $1K of each other I would lean towards AFM due to the humor.

Can we all stop saying "take a bath on TFLE"? The loss people would take on TFLE is less than it would be for all newer LE Sterns than Tron LE and AC/DC LE. I got my TFLE brand spanking new for $5400 shipped, so that's basically $5K for the machine. I'm sure I could sell it between $4k and $4.5K if I didn't need it sold in a day. That's basically at most a $1.4K loss over 2 years of ownership if you include shipping in that cost which is about the same $$$ you see people taking a hit on for nearly all other pins. When you see one sell for low $4k you have to remember nobody paid $7K plus for their TFLE.

None of the recent LEs have. Except maybe Tron and ACDC...but I'll bet ere are distros that have them too. Automated has a stack of MET, and probably every other LE out there.

ACDC, Tron and Metallica are the only recent LE's that sell for more then what you could get them for new. Even people that moved their MetLE's still should have come out ahead.

AFM all day. Price is not the issue between these titles.

I don't see this with MET LE at all. Even modded, HUO is selling for same as nib?

Transformers is a total turd. I played a dozen games on it when it was on route locally, and I had no desire to play more. AFM? Can't get enough. I'd love to own one.

Afm is one of my 3 favorite games but dollar for dollar, there is more game to be had with TF. I would go pro over LE, though. Iron Hide mini PF is no fun.

I prefer my TF LE over any game. For some reason it is my fav machine to play. Maybe becuase the theme brings back memories but it would be the last machine to leave my house.

I just wish I could complete more of the modes in a single game. Maybe its time I take it off default settings and look for some cheap wins.

I have an AFM and TF pro
I play my TF pro more than my AFM

AFM is the less risky financially. TF will probably to continue to go down for the next few years. AFM will probably go down if they do a remake *and* if the remakes live up the feel of the originals.

I think TF bottomed out but what do I know Doesn't matter to me cause I'm not selling. It's my wife's favorite and I thoroughly enjoy it.

Comparing a Ferrari to a Yugo here.

Not nice saying something like that about AFM