I would say TWD pro first choice and Tspp if you can get one in great shape.

TWD pro is fantastic, I don't have much time on TWD premium but you mentioned a budget, that's something to consider because you will want to addd Color DMD which is another $400 for Tspp ($415 for TWD because of the adapter) +$20 shipping.

Tspp (IMO) will never get old and if you are a big fan that's great, TWD is much more brutal and may be more fun if you like a game that fights back and the rules are also great.

I never played GB

If you're looking at the reviews of TWD pro and say why is it so low compared to TED premium while Met pro which is for all intents the same rating as Met premium.

I can honestly say I don't understand it one bit. TWD pro = premium to me, just a bit different haircut.

Yes premium has some added features but to me (and others) they are not game altering.

IMO both TWD games are great and if you had to settle for the pro you're still getting a heck of a great pin.

It's like creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanut butter. Not much difference just added features which some people can live without.

Cool theme and sales of a popular theme, casual player may like is exactly why South Park did well. I don't like SP at all but a casual player or owner might not know any better.

My brother in law has one pin for 12 years SP he's never even played any other pins he just got SP because he liked the potty humor.

agreed

I had played Tspp in the past didn't really get it. But as I have become a better player and can understand the rules much better Tspp and LotR have risen to the top for me.

http://pinball.org/rules/simpsonspinballparty.txt

TWD also has amazing rules too.