Quoted from Lermods:Why would they do this? Wouldn't they just make a vault premium and a vault pro? Why would you think they would make a pro with added mechanical features? Isnt this what was done with acdc?
There are a lot of twd nib games around, they'd be shooting distributors in the foot doing a vault right now.
simple answer... too make money.
I dont personally think they will do this right now, but I do think we will see it in the not too distant future.
I believe that the code update was to help distributors sell out of any current stock (appears some over bought when Stern told them "last run" and now have ones to get rid of). I think after that stock is gone then we will see an improved vault edition. Stern does not want to piss off the distributors but also walks the fine line of pushing sales.
The genious of Stern is that all the buyers quickly forget and want the 'best' model of anything. You have to remember that TWD was Pro and LE ONLY to start. Then they saw the market and made the premiums to satisfy demand. The LE owners quickly forgot and went on to the next game.
Similarly they will meet the demand for a modified vault edition. Toss on new comic art for those that dont liek the current art. Modify a wire harness to add a spinner and a bomb button. BAM! new game that will bring in new customer PLUS current prem and pro customers that want to upgrade to the vault edition.
Stern does a nice job of controlling perceptions with 'white lies'
- No premiums; wait a minute here are premiums
- We will never remake games; anyone want a vault
- We wont add features to a vault; anyone want new art, dots, added toys
They are masterful at this and if there is a demand then they crunch the numbers and react.
It all comes down to I think there is obviously a demand. How much would it cost them to make the vault?
I think we are just 1 stinker title away from the need for the next vault to be slotted in to production to keep sales happening and the line moving.
My only personal question is how much extra would I be willing to pay for a vaule edition with new art, spinner, and bomb...