Riverview, FL
Quoted from KneeKickLou:Factory Friday post on Instagram show Jurassic Park (Pro) on the line right now.
IM SO EXCITED!!!!! I am hoping it will be here Thursday or Friday
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Melbourne
Quoted from kool1:I may come back to you thanks! I would love to save the $500 shipping if my distro gets me a July GZ.
I think you may be right.
TS4 is likely a sign of things to come with the next cornerstone in August!
Please don't hesitate to reach out, when not using a credit card, we can knock of some
Quoted from sanctumwear:July 2022 - Jurassic Park Pro
July 2022 - Godzilla Pro & Premium
Aug 2022 - Star Wars Pro & Premium
Aug 2022 - Led Zeppelin Pro & Premium (final run)
Aug 2022 - NEW STERN CORNERSTONE
Sep 2022 - NEW STERN CORNERSTONE
Sep 2022 - Guardians of the Galaxy Pro (final run)
Oct 2022 - Star Wars Home Edition (original & comic art)
Oct 2022 - NEW STERN CORNERSTONE
Nov 2022 - Jurassic Park Home Edition
Nov 2022 - Elvira Premium
Dec 2022 - TMNT Pro & Premium
I thought I read somewhere that Star Wars was a last call as well. I could be crazy though.
Quoted from acedanger:Sorry if this has been answered but is Stern doing another run of Iron Maiden?
2023
Quoted from TheClownpuncher:I thought I read somewhere that Star Wars was a last call as well. I could be crazy though.
Star Wars is scheduled for August.
Quoted from rc_cola:Star Wars is scheduled for August.
Right. He's asking if they announced last call... I.e. will they ever run it again
Quoted from Sorokyl:Right. He's asking if they announced last call... I.e. will they ever run it again
My bad...I thought I saw that somewhere as well, but apparently it is not confirmed whether or not this is last call/final run.
Quoted from rc_cola:From what I was told by a distributor, August is last call on Star Wars (and Led Zeppelin).
If its last call let's hope all the distros get their full allotments. I have a deposit down on a Premium, I hope everyone who is in the same boat as me gets theirs.
Quoted from NovaCade:Just got email for payment for JP pro
Ordered from CT around February 2022
Placed the same order in May, crossing my fingers.
Quoted from smoothbore19:If its last call let's hope all the distros get their full allotments. I have a deposit down on a Premium, I hope everyone who is in the same boat as me gets theirs.
My bad...I thought I saw that somewhere, but apparently it is not confirmed whether or not this is last call/final run.
Quoted from twhtalm:Placed the same order in May, crossing my fingers.
I placed a pre-order with CT for JP Pro as well on May 21st 2022. I called Melissa yesterday to see if I made this allotment. She said I will definitely be getting one but hasn't sent out invoices yet. Based on NovaCade's post on receiving an invoice from them it looks like they are starting to roll out now. If your order was placed around that date you should be good. Fingers crossed for everyone as well.
I know JP PRo are ready now, since i just picked up a load at the factory today. I think that i might even have a few extra ones this go around. Nice to finally catch up on some titles and be able to have stock of them. I literally just walked in from picking them up, so ill be sending out my emails tonight for those that have them ordered. I am different than some as i only send invoices out when they are in my possession, Ive learned that if i send invoice out prior to getting them, then something happens and im shorted a few, making the call to the customer that sent a payment in and telling them "sorry i didnt get enough" is one of those calls i will never make again
Quoted from jeffspinballpalace:As to what’s on the line now …. t-shirts are. Stern factory is making shark shirts this week and next week the pinball machine will be made. Be prepared to stay out of the water.
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I feel kinda bad for that shark. Where’s the meat???
Quoted from finman2000:I got my invoice today for GZ Premium.
Which distributor?
Quoted from Mrg50:Which distributor?
And how? Those shouldn’t be on the line til the 4th week of this month.
Quoted from desertT1:And how? Those shouldn’t be on the line til the 4th week of this month.
Says who? Stern is not bound to follow their schedule they send out...the June run wasn't even on the schedule. I'm sure they are constantly calling audibles based on what parts they have. Im also sure they leave some slack in the schedule because units per day are variable, especially when having labor issues.
Quoted from Sorokyl:Says who? Stern is not bound to follow their schedule they send out...the June run wasn't even on the schedule. I'm sure they are constantly calling audibles based on what parts they have. Im also sure they leave some slack in the schedule because units per day are variable, especially when having labor issues.
They can obviously do whatever they want. Guess we will have to see who else gets asked to pay for something this week and see what it is.
Quoted from Mrg50:Which distributor?
A quick search will show you that it is Cointaker.
The distro's are told their allocation beforehand.
If I was a dealer/distro I'd be sending invoices as soon as I knew too (for a specific run). Gotta run thru those people who are dropping out and get to the good orders.
Oakville, ON
Quoted from PinStalker:The distro's are told their allocation beforehand.
If I was a dealer/distro I'd be sending invoices as soon as I knew too (for a specific run). Gotta run thru those people who are dropping out and get to the good orders.
This ^^^
They know allocation and they know when they go into production.
Quoted from ovfdfireman:Please don't hesitate to reach out, when not using a credit card, we can knock of some
Thank you
Quoted from PinStalker:The distro's are told their allocation beforehand.
If I was a dealer/distro I'd be sending invoices as soon as I knew too (for a specific run). Gotta run thru those people who are dropping out and get to the good orders.
Quoted from kool1:This ^^^
They know allocation and they know when they go into production.Thank you
Quoted from Tilt:i only send invoices out when they are in my possession, Ive learned that if i send invoice out prior to getting them, then something happens and im shorted a few, making the call to the customer that sent a payment in and telling them "sorry i didnt get enough" is one of those calls i will never make again
I appreciate Troy's approach. Doesn't impact when I the buyer get the game at all, but avoid the possibility of a let down
Quoted from crujones4life:Looks like this is the final run (last call) for Star Wars in addition to GOTG and LZ. Star Wars had a good run @ just over 5 years!
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Further down in the email, "THIS IS THE ONLY RUN IN 2022"
So who knows???
Quoted from LeMansFan:Further down in the email, "THIS IS THE ONLY RUN IN 2022"
So who knows???
Oh yeah...wouldn't chance it at this point though!
Quoted from PinStalker:The distro's are told their allocation beforehand.
If I was a dealer/distro I'd be sending invoices as soon as I knew too (for a specific run). Gotta run thru those people who are dropping out and get to the good orders.
Just different business models for different people. Yes i know my allocation, but if you go off of that you take the chance of letting people down. I was told i was getting 10 of a certain title on monday, i drove to the factory myself to pick up, i got 8 instead of 10 for customers (slightly different readon, as the other two i did get but are required to take them to a show, whereas i was expecting 10 for customers and 2 for shows
I dont want to be the person that calls two people to say, thanks for the checks but i have to wait till next order, do you want a refund or wait
Quoted from Tilt:Just different business models for different people. Yes i know my allocation, but if you go off of that you take the chance of letting people down. I was told i was getting 10 of a certain title on monday, i drove to the factory myself to pick up, i got 8 instead of 10 for customers (slightly different readon, as the other two i did get but are required to take them to a show, whereas i was expecting 10 for customers and 2 for shows
I dont want to be the person that calls two people to say, thanks for the checks but i have to wait till next order, do you want a refund or wait
And this is why I would be happy to order from Tilt Amusements again. When I bought from you the previous time, I sent a wire and the game shipped just a couple days later. The last out of state order I bought was from a different distributor (it was because I took over an order from a friend who'd already placed it), that distributor asked for my payment in full a whole month before the game shipped, I wasn't terribly thrilled with that way of doing things.
Quoted from crujones4life:Looks like this is the final run (last call) for Star Wars in addition to GOTG and LZ. Star Wars had a good run @ just over 5 years!
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That is great news!!! Star Wars has ran way too long as it is. Good riddance!!
Just hopping into the thread and see that GZ Pro/Prem are set for July. I put in an order for GZ Pro about a month ago...just wondering if people are still waiting on Pros or just the Prems? CT told me that there should be room in their allotment for July to get one when I ordered, unless they get shorted for whatever reason.
Quoted from FatPanda:Just hopping into the thread and see that GZ Pro/Prem are set for July. I put in an order for GZ Pro about a month ago...just wondering if people are still waiting on Pros or just the Prems? CT told me that there should be room in their allotment for July to get one when I ordered, unless they get shorted for whatever reason.
Still waiting on a Pro from Cointaker. Ordered a Premium in November, switched to Pro in January, haven't heard from Melissa since March.
#shouldbebyaugust
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Quoted from FatPanda:Just hopping into the thread and see that GZ Pro/Prem are set for July. I put in an order for GZ Pro about a month ago...just wondering if people are still waiting on Pros or just the Prems? CT told me that there should be room in their allotment for July to get one when I ordered, unless they get shorted for whatever reason.
With a little hustle you can find a distributor with July pro allotment (as of yesterday I think ovfdfireman might have had some). Haven't found one yet with Premium, so if anyone has any leads....
Quoted from GoodOmens:With a little hustle you can find a distributor with July pro allotment (as of yesterday I think ovfdfireman might have had some). Haven't found one yet with Premium, so if anyone has any leads....
A quick check of market revealed two huo premiums for you. One is stock and the other has lots of mods. Hop in your car and pick one up today. Or wait for one you ordered to show up. Would be an easy choice for me to drive. As to which one, mmmmph ?
Quoted from Tilt:Just different business models for different people. Yes i know my allocation, but if you go off of that you take the chance of letting people down. I was told i was getting 10 of a certain title on monday, i drove to the factory myself to pick up, i got 8 instead of 10 for customers (slightly different readon, as the other two i did get but are required to take them to a show, whereas i was expecting 10 for customers and 2 for shows
I dont want to be the person that calls two people to say, thanks for the checks but i have to wait till next order, do you want a refund or wait
Thx Troy for keeping it real here. The 'interpretations' people take away from tidbits is quite amusing at times. I appreciate folks like you and Chris going on paper to help the new folks understand the realities of buying pins 
Quoted from Brainiac:I tried my best to love Mando (our whole family sits and watches the series and I got a ton of SW Legos) but I can't get into it.
Anybody know if AIQ going to have more runs?
I’m sure they will have more runs of it but marketplace has been having some more pop up. I love AIQ and the theme but it’s brutal but I absolutely plan to keep it for awhile as it never gets old. Get the premium in my opinion the captain marvel shot is so satisfying when you actually hit it
I see lots of distributors with AIQs in stock and ready to ship now.
https://pinside.com/pinball/market/new-games
Quoted from GoodOmens:With a little hustle you can find a distributor with July pro allotment (as of yesterday I think ovfdfireman might have had some). Haven't found one yet with Premium, so if anyone has any leads....
I'm not in a huge rush. I'll keep my order with CT...hoping it won't be until 2023 before I get it though.
Quoted from boommerknight:I’m sure they will have more runs of it but marketplace has been having some more pop up. I love AIQ and the theme but it’s brutal but I absolutely plan to keep it for awhile as it never gets old. Get the premium in my opinion the captain marvel shot is so satisfying when you actually hit it
I feel this title is a sleeper buy one if you want a good challenge got my premium at quite the discount
Quoted from FatPanda:JP Prems on the line right now.
Saw this on FB, surprised as I thought they were only running pros this time round after doing just prems earlier in the year. Hope all you guys who have been waiting for one get one this time!
I am not convinced the "factory fridays" are really taken same day. but probably close.
Here's an updated compilation of "What was on the line" based on people sharing their build dates (that I could find) and factory friday photos.
The take away is... they are putting out a lot of JP Premiums.
Feel free to help fill in my list if you have a game produced in last 3 months
May 4 - Rush Pro (build date)
May 13 - DP Prem (build date)
May 18 - DP Prem (build date)
May 20 - JP Prem (build date)
May 24 - JP Prem (build date)
May 28 - GZ Prem (build date)
May 30 - JP Prem(build date)
May 31- GZ Prem (build date)
June 1 - GZ Prem (build date)
June 8 - JP Prem (build date)
June 17 - Mando Pro (via Stern)
June 17 - GZ Prem (build date)
June 18 - GZ Prem (build date)
June 24 - Rush Prem (via Stern)
June 24 - Rush Pro (build date)
July 1 - Rush Pro (via Stern)
July 8 - JP Pro (via Stern)
July 15 - JP Prem (via Stern)
Quoted from JonCBrand:What's the concensus on IMDN getting back on the line.
Caught Somewhere in Time
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