-Loops Optos not registering the ball - mod fix-

On Mezel Mods, someone mentioned that the kit no longer fits the later machines as intended, has there been a resolution by Stern for this issue?

Also, does anyone know if this auto plunge problem will be addressed by Stern on their re release?

Months of adjustments?
So I'm gathering this issue can be different on every machine? Sounds like a lot of experimenting to get right? I'm considering getting in on next release.

Anyone have either one of these alternate translites with the pro? If so, which one matches better?

https://picclick.com/Iron-Maiden-Pinball-Alternate-Translite-2-0ptions-to-223202689802.html

Awesome! Please post some pics if you could be so kind!

That blue trim looks really nice!
I just now payed the deposit on a pro!

LOL! I'm already buying mods!

I wonder if this has anything to do with supply chain issues given the big crunch on wafer boards etc..? These prices may be inflated now for quite a while if that's the case. I noticed these boards are out of stock on several sites. $1000.00 is fucking insane!

Anyone recommend the 'Mezel Mods Pharaoh Plastic Protector' for the back plate? Or is this unnecessary? See link below...

https://mezelmods.com/collections/iron-maiden-legacy/products/iron-maiden-pinball-pharaoh-plastic-protector?variant=12353715241057

So it looks OK then?

Iron Maiden Pinball - Full Production at Factory (April 2018)

No I haven't ordered yet..

Thanks, but I never use colored plastics.

Yup, it's best for learning the rules. With the exception of the modern Sterns, I can literally get a VPX table of every game at our league venue.

Up. Stern has been raising the price about a 100 USD every year.

Yup. Until people start voting with their wallets, prices will not stop rising and quality will not improve. Also, non stop printing of money will just continue devaluing our currency. And covid is again on the rise! Take that how you wish..

Got a refund on my Cointaker deposit because a friend of mine decided to sell his pro. Nicely modded and pristine 2018 build. He even threw in a sub woofer! Been enjoying it for last couple days! Awesome game and exactly what I wanted. You can have fantastic short games on this pin without having to go through a bunch of linear objectives first. I have other games like that, so this was a perfect addition!
Also, the music is perfect for the pin and I was never a Maiden fan before either.

This is best pin to buy for your first NIB IMO!! It will hold it's value and be easy to sell in future. Just take good care of it. It's also DONE!! No waiting and wondering about code updates and fixes! Welcome to the addiction!

Ya, get ready for in game purchases.

Nothing would surprise me in corporate America!

They don't now so WTF? They can also raise prices while simultaneously lowering quality, and that includes less complete code at time of sale. This is ripe for abuse! Where would you draw the line for 1.0 code? All my Sterns have code beyond 1.0 and I didn't pay extra for it!
The only thing I can think of that would be justifiable would be something like an online service for tournament play etc. or service diagnostics beyond warranty, because that's entirely optional and aside from the actual game you just payed for.

That's true as hell!

LOL! I wish I could get that anxious again! But at my age, nothing makes you that anxious.

Good one!

I had to do this on my left Hobbit habitrail in 4 places. The ball was literally hitting all four cross braces! It solved the problem of ball jumping off the habitrail. I polished those habitrail grind spots with a Dremel polishing compound and you can barely even notice.

Iron Maiden is definitely a long playing multiball intensive game! I find I can only walk up to it and play a couple really good games before I'm ready to move to another pin. My Hobbit is like that too. I recently bought a Bram Stoker's Dracula and find it to be a game that makes me want to keep playing over and over, because you can set up the multiball stacks really quick and then go for the gigantic scoring. This is exhilarating! If you hit the shots right, you can have an awesome game experience in a few minutes! The multi player games have fast cycles so it's great for that. Yet, this is a difficult players game. Iron Maiden is a game I would not want to play more than two players if they are good players because you'd be waiting too long! Maiden is an awesome game, but I only want one game like this in my collection. So in short, difficulty for me lies in the stamina required to to get to a huge score.

Yup, you out endurance them plus they get bored waiting!

For me Maiden has the best call outs, animations (attitude). And is most approachable.