Quoted from BigB:What are the exact requirements that must be met before CPR will consider reproducing a certain playfield? I need two of them. Everyone I know that has a Comet needs a new playfield. At the bare minimum, a great overlay would be better than any playfield that I've seen. They are all trashed. This is a very popular title and lots of folks would like to spruce up their machines but the two most important pieces that you need are not reproduced. The playfield and the center ramp! I just don't get it?? Why is this??
Talk to Stu. I've had this convo with him before. They determine "demand" and claim they have a better grip on true numbers - regardless of what Pinside or any other forum (of, you know, collectors and restorers) says. Since they own the rights and the artwork, guess what? Doesn't really matter what we think - apparently, we're just the clueless customers that keep CPR and others in business with our money.
It's the first of Python's amazing Circus Trilogy - some of the highest earning pins of all time and a staple of any 80's arcade. There were over 8000 made. Nearly every single one has a trashed PF, and it's a classic, family fun game with addictive gameplay.
But there is *no* demand for PF or BG's. Riiiiiiiiiiight.
Have fun. I've beat my head against this particular wall already!!
Covington, LA
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