Well, I for one think it is about time to give the movie themed pinball idea a rest.Don't get me wrong-there are some good ones out there, but original-ideas pinballs will remain timeless and the liscensing fees would be a non-issue. Here's a few:

A space-themed pinball-NOT and AFM or RFM, but more or less involving space travel to different planets.
Ocean/Shark (NOT Jaws) theme would be kickass.
Driving across country-theme 'ala Cruisin USA (or World or Exotica) See Vacation USA on what NOT to do.
A Haunted House/Supernatural-themed pin. Not a rehash of previous pins, but something a bit more adult and frightening.
Amusement park themes. Either old (like a Kennywood Park in PA) or Modern (any Six Flags).
While on the subject, maybe a haunted, abandoned amusement park them.
The only non-original them I'd LOVE to see incorporated into a pin would be the late 1990's Midway's Carnevil. This MUST be done!! Man, what a no-brainer that one would be!

Doc

What about a hardcore Steampunk-themed pin? It would be near limitless what can be done with THIS theme...

Doc