I'd think the only machine this could have happened on so far would be BM66 because the other machines that got archived were done so at a time when you didnt have to pre-order. Machines were just sitting at distributors before, sounds like a magical time...

So it's hard to say if that will happen as there's no history to compare to

I believe something like it happened with IM,
where orders will cancelled.

More veteran pinsiders will know more.
I have only heard secondhand

I'd bet it will happen with Elvira as well. Seems like with the production problems/difficulties it has anyways, not to mention parts difficulties, I doubt they will be able to satisfy demand for that one.

Really depends on where you live.

Only in stock / available locally last I checked was Hot Wheels and Mando Premium.

Based on the vocal pinsiders, it seems like the backlog is DP, Godzilla, JP, EHOH etc. Avengers and Mando are relatively lower demand right now.

Hence why I said…..right now. I agree with you. It could all change. I believe Mando has the best chance as people will gravitate towards it once the topper comes out as it’s expected to be Black knight cool. Folks that passed on it will give it a look Bc of it.

Come on. No one is going to buy a new game just because the topper is cool.

You never know! This hobby has gotten mighty strange.

BKSOR would like to have a word with you...

I second this

Exactly. People in this hobby are crazy.

ZMeny you’re already working on that hype topper video for Mando right? ; )

He’s the timberland of pinball topper videos = day 1 sell out!

Hey pinside! I just got an email from my distributor that the topper I ordered 2 years ago is finally shipping next week. I considered canceling after the 2nd price increase but you only live once right? So excited!

Looking for opinions. When I originally ordered the topper I chose the pro power supply but now I'm thinking I should have went for the premium. Distributor says if I upgrade it'll be at least another year but I'm worried the license will run out. What do you think?

Anyone have an HUO LE they're thinking of selling? Would prefer something from a 115v home but will consider a reimport with low plays.

Would you consider parlaying your pro topper spot for a layered “3D-esque” butyrate shooter rod to be announced in late 2025, based on speculation regarding both the designer and the theme?

For those interested in dates:

I ordered Godzilla Premium from Player One Amusements on December 7, 2021 for MSRP.

Today, April 22, I picked up the machine.

The manufacture date is April 11, 2022.

The box arrived with minimal bumps/scuffs.

Any specific questions feel free to PM me.

I’m in on JP prem as well. I figure my odds are not very good. My dist said I missed this next run but I’m next in line, but I figure he tells everyone that.

Was my understanding that they ran into a parts issue on the March run of Godzilla premium which left a lot of machines nearly finished but unfinished. Their plans were to finish that run after aiq was off the line. That April 11th build date seems to confirm this. Once those last few are finished they should go back to the previously released schedule. Just saying.

So I have to ask, why is COINTAKER having so many problems delivering Godzilla machines?

I ordered my Pro late Dec, got my invoice late March, just got my game a few days ago. Although this is strictly speculation I think it was an issue with Stern.
I know CT did have a few people get sick after Texas, I don't think this was the issue with sending peoples games. I think Stern found the issue with warped playfields and were pumping them out one by one. I had a few people mention their games shipped 1 day before and another one 2 days before my game actually shipped so it wasn't/isn't all at once.
Game got here, across the country, minor damage to the box (none to the game), and on time after it was shipped. So stoked

I also had a $1 on Cointaker. I think it's just a way for them to make extra money. They know $1 is nothing and LOTS of people got on the list.

I would rather they do 1000 deposit and we actually get our games.

Here’s a trick for getting your game QUICK, like… lightening quick. Open a location, become Stern army and let the public enjoy your games, make money and become adored by your community.

Right??

I grabbed a mando premium that was available and I gotta say - far exceeds expectations and has quickly become a gameroom favorite over some tough competition. I agree with delt31 - once the topper comes out and they don’t run this title for a while it’s going to pop . Grab one while you can.

I'm selling my Mando $1 spot for $2, please pm me if interested. Low baller's will be ignored.

When did you order? I called before ordering and was told if I ordered them I wouldn’t get a GZ premium until August. This was fine with me as it gave me time to shuffle things around and hopefully get rid of a few games since I already had too many. I ordered on December 7th.

That doesn't make a difference. I put down $1000 on JP Premium with them in July and I still don't have it.

Why is cointaker having issues? My speculation is just that they get a good amount of publicity* and got a ton of orders.

*I personally ordered from them because at the time they were a sponsor of the Super Awesome Pinball Podcast. I doubt I was the only one...

I have a JP premium with cointaker. I'm just hoping that I get it before they stop making them.

Is July going to be the last run for JP premium?

There has been no indication as such.

To the contrary, on a recent episode of the pinball show, Zach said something to the effect of having enough orders to go into next year.

Seems like there are still more to come….

Definitely tons of demand and they don't come up for sale on the secondary often.

I'm shocked only one run this summer.

What you're being told and what actually happens are probably going to be two different things. My buddy has had a premium on order since September.. was told January, then march, then April, now who knows when.

Meanwhile, small dealers are delivering Premiums to people in just a few months...

I told him he needs to order from somewhere else next time...

I placed my GZ prem order with CT on Jan 1 and she just told me last week it’s most likely 2023.
Not happy to be honest.

Ordered mine on the day it was announced. My GZ Prem is arriving on Tuesday.

*everyone gets in the same line*

"why is this line so long?"

I don't get it.

I ordered from a smaller dist in December and I was told august so not all the small ones get the machines sooner

Me too! Really hoping for another run as I think I am right on the edge and if the distributors get their supply cut on the July runs then who knows

Maybe it's time for a third line?

What does it mean "JP the pin" in November? Are they really using that slot to build the home use machine?

Yep!

I was thinking if cointaker is still taking preorders on JP premium that must mean there should be at least one more run after July.

Yeah they have another run of them. They sold well.

Didn’t think of this… that really sucks for us waiting on full games. The margin on them must be good.

I'm sure others say the same about LZ

Pinball machines have coin slots.

Looks like AIQ is finished or finishing on the line next couple days. So Rush is primarily on the line. Pros start shipping this week. If you get notice of your Pro or Premium, share with everyone. I'm currently waiting on my AIQ which is set to arrive any minute today.

Apr 2022 - Rush Pro & Premium
May 2022 - Deadpool Pro & Premium
May 2022 - Godzilla Pro & Premium
June 2022 - Mando Premium
June 2022 - Rush Pro & Premium
July 2022 - JP Pro & Premium
July 2022 - Godzilla Pro & Premium
Aug 2022 - Star Wars Pro & Premium (original art package)
Aug 2022 - NEW STERN CORNERSTONE
Sep 2022 - Star Wars the pin (original & comic art)
Nov 2022 - JP the pin
Nov 2022 - Elvira Premium
Dec 2022 - TMNT Pro & Premium

With the delays they had with the end of the last Godzilla run it really makes me wonder if the May one, and possibly the July one are going to be impacted. Not sure where they source their parts from but with the lockdowns happening in China it seems like more delays could be coming.

Just curious: There's two titles listed each month and there's two production lines..... but often it sounds like only one title is ran at a time.
Is there any difference in capacity between the two lines or are they identical? Do they run a single title on both lines at the same time, or two different titles running concurrently? Was just wondering how that worked.

I know I’m nervous about that, I was told august before they added the extra runs. Initially I was hoping I’d get my machine sooner but after hearing about the struggles in the March run I’m not holding my breath

Womp, womp. Maybe not. RUSH Pros are halted for running out of parts. They're making RUSH premiums now. RUSH Pro may resume later this week or early next.