Quoted from mbrave77:

Just heard from distrib that IM production was delayed a bit so probably on the line in August. Though the nice thing is I was able to get a premium when I originally was in line for a Pro. So Im happy about that.

Quoted from MikeSinMD:

What is a good price on a iron maiden premium from the latest run? NIB? Anyone that got one, what did you pay? Thanks. Mike

Quoted from mbrave77:

where is that topper from and how much?

Quoted from Pin_Fandango:

There is no spoon!
-the matrix
man, these pre/le issues are a pain. For me the pro it has been nothing but a blast.
Some games are pros some are premium, this one is certainly a pro -and I typically always try to go premium-
For those new buyers out there… go pro if you buy this game!

Quoted from PinMonk:So, it seems like Stern made a running change to both the Pro and Premium parts when they re-ran Iron Maiden in 2021. It's made the 3D Anubis not work as packaged. The Pro is easy to get around - it just needs longer screws from the back side instead of the M-F standoff I have included since the game's release.
However, the Prem is a problem. They moved the bracket about 3mm forward so the ears and head can't get under the cabinet support at the top of the playfield. I can fix the model, but I need someone that has a NEW 2021 version (only) of Iron Maiden Premium willing to test iterations until I can get to a version that will work with the new bracket reality they're using. If someone wants to do it, they'll get a free Anubus 3D model out of it for the tomb. PM me if interested.

Quoted from Pin_Fandango:

nah, sorry.
But it is your money, if you think a ball lock is worth 2K, you are free to spend it how you see fit.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:Clairvoyant newton ball and underworld scoop hardly constitute "a lot"
I like the premium but prefer the pro art. I do agree that if you are going bang for your buck, Maiden is one of the best pros out there.

Quoted from KnockerPTSD:

I recommend working on your communication skills. Giving off a tone in a forum post IS impressive though.
Regarding your play style comment, that would be implied in any pro to premium comparison obviously. The only point I was making was there are only 3 physical playfield differences, not "lots"

Quoted from ChipScott:

I remember when I had my premium, and noticed issues with the sarcophagus lock mech registering balls... Very frustrating.
But there is a fix.
I recommend doing a forum search on this issue, which will bring about several posts, and also a separate maiden issues thread, on the matter and you will be able to read through those issues and I'm sure they will sound familiar to the experience you're having.
In brief, while there's little things you can do, the ultimate durable fix is going to be loosening the sarcophagus lock mechanism (such that you can access the switches underneath the playfield at the mech) and changing out the two stock micro switches in there to micro roller ball switches (easily obtainable at Marco).
Out of interest, utilizing micro roller ball switches at the sarcophagus mech was how the game was originally designed, but at production they opted on standard stock micro switches at that mech, most likely because it saved them a couple hundred bucks at the end of the production line.
While not occurring on everyone's game, the gist is that those standard micro switches get bent after a period of time in that mech and ultimately don't reliably register. I think it must have to do with something in the dynamics of the moving mechanism, it's resting angle and the weight and motion of the steel balls constantly rolling over them.
Once you change out to the roller ball micro switches, my guess is that the sarcophagus mech problems you have been experiencing will cease to exist.

Quoted from whoknowsgoi:

Having a problem with the captivate ball and sarcophagus . Now when it opens it doesn’t open all the way and ball doesn’t go in. The captive ball feels loose and is moving around but haven’t found a way to tighten it , any help would be appreciated
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Quoted from Pin_Fandango:

Lol, true, but mine is 99.9 good!
Try adjusting it in your new one.
Lol

Quoted from VisitorQ:

I am buying a early run game that only currently has mylar installed, no protector. So. I am trying to decide which to install.
Maybe that makes more sense?

Quoted from VisitorQ:

Thank You.
It just sticks over top the stock mylar correct?

Quoted from VisitorQ:

Do both versions apply with adhesive? What makes the cliffy the better of the two?

Quoted from Sleal16:

wooo! seems it was the shooter lane that had been getting slightly worn that was causing my auto-plungers (then eventually manual as well) to be all jacked up. Put in the shooter lane metal protector and got about 5 games in . went from 0 to 100% on all auto-plunges. Had put in a request for the protectors a month ago, so wasnt really messing around with it much past few weeks.
Now to fix the lamp sockets on the right return ball guide. Thats going to require a bit more testing to see where the issue is since both bulbs flicker and respond to my flipper presses (from the vibrations).

Quoted from VisitorQ:

I think the LE's are for people who really like the theme the most. Like say Stranger Things was one of your favorite shows or Rush was your favorite band, then I would buy an LE.

Quoted from Days:

just swaped the metal by the vinyl one! Hooo the metal was only glued! I thought it was attached in some other more complex way! hahahaha
Another thing: I will be swapping the standard bumpers by 3 transparent ones, what's the best solution to deal with the led that is inside? cutting the wires under the playfield and connect them again after swapping the bumpers?

Quoted from dmacy:

It’s getting hung up here when ramp is up sometimes.
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Quoted from hassellcastle:

Why pay $2500 for the Aces High Topper?
They’re going back into production 3rd quarter of this year.
We’re taking preorders for them now with a $100 deposit.
$999.99 plus shipping
Send me a PM if you’d like to order one.

Quoted from hassellcastle:

No plans on the Egyptian Topper or Side Armor.
Only Iron Maiden mods listed are
Aces High Topper
Artblades
Shooter Rod

Quoted from Sorokyl:Prem showed up finally (at very end of all day window of course). Game playing pretty well out of the box. Had to adjust the shooter lane ball guide (couldn't be bothered to take all the stuff apart to get to bolt so I just shoved it with the butt end of a driver, worked great). The ball targets both feel like shit (spring issues?) when I move them by hand (sticking like described above). But I gameplay they seem better...
Got a cheese multiball when I shot the left ramp as soon as trooper multiball was starting, the ball went into the tomb before it closed. The game seems to have no sensors to detect a ball is sitting back there waiting to go into sarcophagus, is that true?? So you just play the multiball with 1 ball missing and when you drain down you just wait on ball search? Or do I have a bad switch somewhere.
Got most of the mods installed. The wizard mods panels are meh. I doubt they had a pin on hand when they designed them. The colors are off vs the cabinet. Good concept, not great execution. Will probably take them off.
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Quoted from Lethal_Inc:

This adjustment is definitely the issue to most auto launches not making the loop, however, it is a shitty design to think that one screw is going to hold the position of that lane guide.

Quoted from jackd104:

Reed switch worked like a dream. No more hang ups in the tomb trough. Thanks Sonic ![quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

Quoted from madamyates:

Just received a Premium and am having captive ball lock issues. I have read through the threads and it seems as if replacing the 180-5189-00 switch(es) with a roller switch solves the issue? Is that accurate?

Quoted from qbass187:

Seen a few folks with their new IMDN Prems showing off their mods so I figured I want to join that party!
Finally got a chance to install most of the mods and add-one I’ve been compiling over the last 7 months while waiting for my IMDN to finally materialize.
For anyone interested, here’s a quick list.
Lockdown button mod
Gouvia Gus mod
Invisiglass
Stern Egypt topper
Stern Art blades
Stern shooter rod
Stern shaker
JBL 810 cabinet speaker w/ 1/2” spacer
5.5 Kenwood speakers w/ adapter plates
Pinball life speaker LED rings
Brite buttons
Pinball Metal side armor & backbox hinges
Tilt ramp decals
Silverball Designs 10pc plastic protectors
Pinnovators PINsub mod
Stumblor power tap
ULEK plexi name badge frame-blue
Pinball life exterior volume mod
R&L playfield switch plates
Mr_Tantrum IC plate sticker mod
Ninja balls
Still waiting on my Cliffys & Titan rubbers to finish it up!
Love this thing!!!
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Quoted from qbass187:

Sure.

Quoted from PinballHaven:

Toppers back in stock @$999 and final run announced per Pinball Pro email I just received.

Quoted from Jason_Jehosaphat:

Looking for custom apron cards.
I searched here for "apron cards" and found basically nothing.
Searched the IMDN mods thread for the same thing and, again, nothing.
Where are they hiding? Am I using the wrong term? Are they "rules cards" and not apron cards?
I would love to print some off and enliven my apron.

Quoted from AssaultSuit:

My Pro stopped making the transfer to the orbit on auto launch and I foolishly took the guide off and adjusted it again. Worked great until I cleaned the playfield and then it fired directly into the post!
REMINDER TO CLEAN AND WAX!

Quoted from THEFOZ:

What is this? My friend says Eddie’s eye but my brain can’t process it.
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Quoted from schudel5:

Lamps are fine it's the sockets that are flaky. Cheap sockets they use there and at the top of the back panel at the back of the playfield.

Quoted from tgarrett09:

I have a latest run premium and it’s had every problem in the book.
- Auto plunge/manual plunge issues. Had to do a lot of trial and error and swap in a more powerful plunge coil to eventually get this working near 100%
- Lots of tweaking of the newton balls. Once this was dialed in, it’s been solid at least.
- Switch in the trough behind the backboard was trapping balls. Replaced with an magnetic reed switch and it solved that issue 100%
- Switches in the sarcophagus were not registering all of the time and would cause game breaking issues. Had to pull out the whole mechanism and solder in replacement roller switches (both top and bottom) to make it work 100% of the time.
A lot of this is just poor design by Stern that they never bothered to fix over years of making this game. I finally have it working perfectly (for now) but I’ve had to work on this more than any other Stern I own. If you buy a premium, you will have some combination of these issues.

Quoted from k_kush:

Jun 2023 IM Premium owner here and I've had minimal problems. I did need to tweak the shooter lane guide to get the launch to go around the outer loop 100% of the time, but was pretty easy. Hardest part was removing plastics above it before making the adjustment. Also, the metal pin that connects to the Sarcophagus captive ball, kept coming unscrewed and falling to the bottom of the cabinet, necessitating reattachment and regapping of the leaf switch. This can be a pain, but once set correctly is good to go (unless it get's knocked out again). I ended up using thread lock on the pin to keep it from backing out again. Otherwise, I'm approaching 1000 fun-filled, trouble-free games. The issues above really haven't been that big of a deal and I've learned a lot about tweaking the machine (my first pinball). Goodluck!

Quoted from PBlank:

I could use some help here… Added some plastic protectors and up by the right ramp when undoing the spotlights this fell off and I can’t tell from where. Could somebody please post a pic of where it goes?
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Quoted from Mancave:

Anyone know where you can buy these globe holder wires?? Got some tower spots on another machine and 1 globe fkn always pops out

Quoted from 11strings:

They are making more in March, supposedly.

Quoted from cybevenom:

For me it does. Don't get why Stern is not making the Mummy topper as well. Loads of people are looking for it.