Quoted from Gubbin:Watching this thread over the last 10 months has been a roller coaster. The NIB experience has really helped me temper my patience and learn to adjust my expectations with instant gratification. I sold my Mando and VPIN sooner than I had anticipated and now have two empty spots in my game room. Waiting for GZ/DP.[quoted image]
I sold an Elvira and that empty spot has me anxious waiting for Godzilla too. Hope its on the line for Factory Friday.
Quoted from lu505:I sold an Elvira and that empty spot has me anxious waiting for Godzilla too. Hope its on the line for Factory Friday.
I've also got an empty spot waiting on a Godzilla Pro and I'm fighting my impulsive urge to pick something up now to put there while I wait.
Will be interesting to see if the July Godzilla run ends with dealer inventory. That will say a lot about the state of the pinball market. I think outside of Foo Fighters, every other game run this year has ended with distributors having in stock ready to ship games with no wait.
Quoted from Redliner911:Will be interesting to see if the July Godzilla run ends with dealer inventory. That will say a lot about the state of the pinball market. I think outside of Foo Fighters, every other game run this year has ended with distributors having in stock ready to ship games with no wait.
Godzilla, FF, and Deadpool are the ones you don't see. I know it's been a while since they've run Deadpool.
Hearing SW won’t be made by some and will be made by others in December so just leaving on the list for now.
Jun 2023 - Foo Fighters LE
Jun 2023 - Iron Maiden Premium
Jun 2023 - Godzilla Pro
July 2023 - Godzilla Premium
July 2023 - AIQ Pro & Premium
July 2023 - FF Pro & Premium
Aug 2023 - JP Pro
Sep 2023 - Cornerstone - Venom?
Oct 2023 - Bond Pro & Premium
Nov 2023 - Deadpool Pro & Premium
Dec 2023 - Star Wars Pro & Premium
Quoted from SiN13:I've also got an empty spot waiting on a Godzilla Pro and I'm fighting my impulsive urge to pick something up now to put there while I wait.
I am feeling the exact same way. I just crossing my fingers they don’t delay it like poor Deadpool.
Quoted from lu505:I am feeling the exact same way. I just crossing my fingers they don’t delay it like poor Deadpool.
Don't you say that!! It's hapenning!
Quoted from Compy:Yep, I've heard similar things from other distributors. I paid in full (~10k) over a month ago and still haven't heard anything about my game (FF prem) being shipped. Sucks, but patience is the name of the game nowadays.
Oh yeah, my story is *exactly* the same as yours! This is actually going to be my first machine, so I'm pretty jacked to get it, but I know it's going to be a bit of a waiting game.
Just wanted to post here since I'm brand new to the site and this thread is pretty much the reason that I found it in the first place 
Wanted to shout out everyone here because, from paging through the thread, I've already learned a ton as a soon-to-be pinball owner!
Quoted from Grahn:Oh yeah, my story is *exactly* the same as yours! This is actually going to be my first machine, so I'm pretty jacked to get it, but I know it's going to be a bit of a waiting game.
Just wanted to post here since I'm brand new to the site and this thread is pretty much the reason that I found it in the first place Wanted to shout out everyone here because, from paging through the thread, I've already learned a ton as a soon-to-be pinball owner!
Welcome to the community! We're all a bit "out there", but damn is it fun playing and fixing these toys. Your first game is a Foo Fighters? That's a fantastic first game! Here's to hoping we get ours soon!
Quoted from Compy:Welcome to the community! We're all a bit "out there", but damn is it fun playing and fixing these toys. Your first game is a Foo Fighters? That's a fantastic first game! Here's to hoping we get ours soon!
Same! FF will be my first NIB (that’s “new in box” if you didn’t know). I’m can’t wait until it gets back on the line..
Quoted from thekiyote:Same! FF will be my first NIB (that’s “new in box” if you didn’t know). I’m can’t wait until it gets back on the line..
Agreed. Foo Fighters is the first NIB game that I haven't been on a game team for, so very excited! We'll be jamming out in no time! We're planning to have a pinball party when it comes in and we get it set up. Steaks, wings, all the good stuff.
Though having a hard time coming up with Foo Fighters themed foods. If anyone has any ideas... wrong answers only.
Quoted from Compy:Though having a hard time coming up with Foo Fighters themed foods. If anyone has any ideas...
Dave is huge into his BBQ, so meat, lots of it. KFC, of course needs to be on the list.
Coffee. Fresh Pots!!!!
Alcohol: Brenavin, Jaegermeister, Pat drinks champagne on stage, and they all drink Coors Light.
Quoted from EtzEtz:Dave is huge into his BBQ, so meat, lots of it. KFC, of course needs to be on the list.
Coffee. Fresh Pots!!!!
Alcohol: Brenavin, Jaegermeister, Pat drinks champagne on stage, and they all drink Coors Light.
DONE! Most definitely Fresh Pots, and since we're in TX, there's BBQ a plenty!
Thanks a ton!
Quoted from Sorokyl:How many FF LE left? I figured a small portion. Under 100? At this point I doubt they want to advertise they've messed that up so bad.
IMDN Prem only I bet. Maybe even some GZ.
Not sure on number left, but my LE finally is shipping and delivery next week. I would think IMDN Prem too on the line.
Quoted from Skatewake:Where is the factory Friday video
Usually in the afternoon.
Quoted from Skatewake:Where is the factory Friday video
Twitter and Facebook stern pages post them.
Quoted from Skatewake:Where is the factory Friday video
patience grasshopper. they don't post it at any particular time.
Quoted from PanzerFreak:Sure hope Stern get's Godzilla Premium's on the line soon. My wife and I can't have a baby arriving (end of August) and a NIB pin delivered on the same day lol.
We are in the same boat with DP and new baby in Nov! I've asked her to postpone it but that's not looking likely 
Quoted from PanzerFreak:Sure hope Stern get's Godzilla Premium's on the line soon. My wife and I can't have a baby arriving (end of August) and a NIB pin delivered on the same day lol.
Quoted from Gubbin:We are in the same boat with DP and new baby in Nov! I've asked her to postpone it but that's not looking likely
Bah! My wife delivered our daughter the same day we were moving into a new home! Thank goodness for help from family. No pinball involved but it was definitely one stressful day in the first place and then SURPRISE!! 
Quoted from Gubbin:I SEE GODZILLA ON THE LINE!!! Also maiden
Yay I see Iron Maiden premiums. I think I saw mine. Come home IM!
Looks like Godzilla Pros are on the line, hope Premiums are not delayed too long as has been posted already.
Quoted from Gubbin:I SEE GODZILLA ON THE LINE!!! Also maiden
About time! Now if I can get my Godzilla preorder I’ll will be a very happy dude!
Quoted from lu505:Anyone notice the coin doors on IM and GZ only have only one coin slot on todays Factory Friday, is that for European 220v versions of games? I also seen Foo Fighters on the vid.
Your right ! I missed that. Indeed a couple of FF at 4 seconds in. Looks like the PFs are missing
Quoted from lu505:Anyone notice the coin doors on IM and GZ only have only one coin slot on todays Factory Friday, is that for European 220v versions of games? I also seen Foo Fighters on the vid.
Those have historically been for export but they put those doors on Tron LE and people lost their minds
Quoted from PanzerFreak:My wife and I can't have a baby arriving (end of August) and a NIB pin delivered on the same day lol.
I think everyone here would understand you staying home from the hospital to meet the delivery truck.
Quoted from lu505:Anyone notice the coin doors on IM and GZ only have only one coin slot on todays Factory Friday, is that for European 220v versions of games? I also seen Foo Fighters on the vid.
I wonder if they generally do those builds first when a pin goes into production since there is a longer delivery lead time with international shipping.
Local distro got in more of their Foo LE's and Prem this week. So they were still catching up on those?
Quoted from JodyG:Someone just unboxed a GZ prem on Facebook...maybe they ran some of those during the last week?
I saw the same thing. Maybe it was a post from someone on pinside who had a nib game and just sold it. I don’t think any are on the line I know one person in Canada who bought one for $15,000 from a distributor who had like 5 on hand.
Quoted from SiN13:I wonder if they generally do those builds first when a pin goes into production since there is a longer delivery lead time with international shipping.
Related: since I'm very impatiently awaiting my iron maiden prem..I was wondering how stern does the USA pins. Which distros get theirs first? I assume you send a distro all of their allocation, to save on shipping (for the sake of the distro who pays it I believe). But do you do the furthest ones out first? Is it the same sequence every time? If they have two titles on the line simultaneously do they try to line it up so that at least for some dealers you can combine the shipment?
Quoted from PanzerFreak:Sure hope Stern get's Godzilla Premium's on the line soon. My wife and I can't have a baby arriving (end of August) and a NIB pin delivered on the same day lol.
Quoted from Gubbin:We are in the same boat with DP and new baby in Nov! I've asked her to postpone it but that's not looking likely
Stern,
Get these men their pins on time. Games hafta be setup prior to wives going into labor. Come on Stern - PUSH !!!
Quoted from Pomz:Did they announce Godzilla premium is now July or is that just speculation? Thanks.
There’s a dealer advertising it as July now
Quoted from Gubbin:Has anyone been invoiced for a GZ Pro from the June run yet?
Not yet. I saw my dealer post last night that he had it in stock but maybe is wasn’t a NIB. I need to call and check.
Quoted from Gubbin:Has anyone been invoiced for a GZ Pro from the June run yet?
I did yesterday. Hoping it get delivered this Thursday!!
Quoted from SiN13:Not yet. I saw my dealer post last night that he had it in stock but maybe is wasn’t a NIB. I need to call and check.
Quoted from DParty:I did yesterday. Hoping it get delivered this Thursday!!
I'm getting antsy!
Quoted from SiN13:Not yet. I saw my dealer post last night that he had it in stock but maybe is wasn’t a NIB. I need to call and check.
Just got invoiced for a Godzilla Pro. Dealer said they should have them by Thursday.
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