Just a couple quick points/opinions that I'm sure will ruffle some feathers, but it's not intended that way. But seriously guys...think this through.

1) This really shouldn't surprise anyone at this point.

2) Do you really think Stern sits around trying to think of ways to screw over hobbiests? Really?

3) This has nothing to do with "threatening" to not make them if we don't rush out and buy the LEs. I would think after releasing a premium for games like Avengers and Mustang that weren't exactly hot sellers that it makes perfect sense for them to hold off and see the initial reaction. If this one would have been a flop, I'm sure they wouldn't have bothered with the premium. It's not a threat...it's just the smart thing to do. From what I remember, they have said this all along...something to the affect of there are no current plans for a premium but that could change depending on demand. I thought I read that somewhere anyway..

4) They are really screwed no matter what they do...someone will complain. No premium and we complain that only the few LEs that exist are the "full game" and we can't get them if they are sold out. Yes to premium upfront and they run the risk of another Avengers situation where they put in lots of effort to release a machine that ends up more rare than a unicorn. If they do it the way they did here..well...you've read the thread. So really...what do you want them to do?

Now this I agree with, or at least a variation of this. Either go pro+premium...OR go pro+LE in such a way that the LE is aesthetic differences ONLY. I do not like the idea of having certain playfield features and/or rules be restricted to a limited model...that causes the most drama. Keep it to strictly art/powder/plaque and everyone would be happy. It would also cut out loads of development time and money to only have one playfield.