Quoted from seenev:Did they sell any?
Did you get an invitation to join the party?
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Carmel, IN
Quoted from mstang01:It starts with a 1 now
So cheaper nice
Quoted from jackd104:Call around to other distributors, especially the smaller ones. In the summer I found a gz premium within a week after waiting on a list for months.
You're welcome!
Quoted from Elephanthead:So cheaper nice
We’ll there’s more digits now, so…
Quoted from CoachBacca:If you are in the early stages of addiction being on pinside for a year and have fourteen games with a 007 60th on the way I can't imagine what full blown addiction looks like for you.
I’m scared to see myself 
Quoted from mbl1116:People are sleeping on the Venom theme.
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Yeah, if there is a Venom, I hope it has a ton of Carnage.
Quoted from PinStalker:Wow, I thought EHOH was at the end of Feb......
Just saw on the Stern website that all games that are still being produced are all flagged In production. So still think GZ is on the line and EHOH is probably in a few weeks.
Quoted from Joker19:Just saw on the Stern website that all games that are still being produced are all flagged In production. So still think GZ is on the line and EHOH is probably in a few weeks.
They posted a picture of EHOH being built right now? They will run that until they run out of parts.
Quoted from Elephanthead:They posted a picture of EHOH being built right now? They will run that until they run out of parts.
Did not see a picture of them building EHOH. Last Factory Friday was Bond.
Oakville, ON
Quoted from unlockpinball:When will Stranger Things Premium be on the line again? 2024?
Rumor for the next season is 2024 so that mite make sense.
Quoted from unlockpinball:When will Stranger Things Premium be on the line again? 2024?
It's in the Archive section of Stern's website, so probably never. George Gomez mentioned that it potentially could be made again (hypothetically) in an interview, so there's been some chatter about a vault edition at some point in the future.
Im sure this isnt stunning and brave to say, but Stern needs to get their heads out of their asses when it comes to selling parts. For example, I ordered a replacement Deadpool bash toy back in May through Betson, and there's no word on the status. Have to order some plastics for Mando that broke on location... who knows how long that's gonna take. Patheticly bad
Quoted from Knxwledge:Im sure this isnt stunning and brave to say, but Stern needs to get their heads out of their asses when it comes to selling parts. For example, I ordered a replacement Deadpool bash toy back in May through Betson, and there's no word on the status. Have to order some plastics for Mando that broke on location... who knows how long that's gonna take. Patheticly bad
I've had Stranger Things parts on order for probably 7-8 months. I might never get them. It's like Stern just orders enough parts to satisfy their production (with no plans for spares) and then says "F it", which is basically saying "F you" to all of us.
Quoted from Knxwledge:Im sure this isnt stunning and brave to say, but Stern needs to get their heads out of their asses when it comes to selling parts. For example, I ordered a replacement Deadpool bash toy back in May through Betson, and there's no word on the status. Have to order some plastics for Mando that broke on location... who knows how long that's gonna take. Patheticly bad
Waiting on my LZ Side Armor that I paid for long ago... Yes, hope they improve their parts fulfillment. It is in their interest, it can be quite lucrative part of the business when done well.
Quoted from Knxwledge:Im sure this isnt stunning and brave to say, but Stern needs to get their heads out of their asses when it comes to selling parts. For example, I ordered a replacement Deadpool bash toy back in May through Betson, and there's no word on the status. Have to order some plastics for Mando that broke on location... who knows how long that's gonna take. Patheticly bad
I have 2 parts orders that are about 14 months old
Quoted from jfh:Elvira supposedly on the line
Not supposed to be until the end of next month? So you are saying they moved up production?
I have 3 machines on order with Stern. I often consider pulling the plug on them because I feel they don't care about post purchase support for the consumer on both a parts level and an accessory level. The longer they take, the more often I feel like canceling; its a good thing they are behind...gives me time to reconsider. These last 6-8 months is making me also consider selling it all and getting out. At 10k+ each, I feel there should be more long term commitment from the manufacturers....mainly Stern...an I don't feel its there. The dealers are great though, I feel they really try.
Quoted from Ivanhoe:I have 3 machines on order with Stern. I often consider pulling the plug on them because I feel they don't care about post purchase support for the consumer on both a parts level and an accessory level. The longer they take, the more often I feel like canceling; its a good thing they are behind...gives me time to reconsider. These last 6-8 months is making me also consider selling it all and getting out. At 10k+ each, I feel there should be more long term commitment from the manufacturers....mainly Stern...an I don't feel its there. The dealers are great though, I feel they really try.
Vote with your wallet. Its the only vote that matters. Luckily I think the company I work for is going to stop buying new Sterns
Quoted from jhallsuxatpinbal:Not supposed to be until the end of next month? So you are saying they moved up production?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/what-is-on-the-line-at-stern-pinball-delays/page/97#post-7380596
Check the post here from the previous page of this thread.
Quoted from rai:I was thinking, if Stern ever gets extra capacity back they could seriously sell a good few of remakes like one remake every year such as SM, ST, GB, Tron Stranger Things, etc.
An updated TRON and Stranger Things are both on my wishlist.
Well , whatever it is, Lets hope that for the new price increase, the game has some code on i,. Unlike this last shitshow. And yes , I bought one and have it for sale at a loss because Ive learned my lesson. No longer will I support a company that treats their loyal supporters in such a manner. Charge more, offer less and make them wait. Thanks but no thanks . Is code a supply chain issue?? Who knows maybe thats a thing now.
Quoted from CoachBacca:https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/what-is-on-the-line-at-stern-pinball-delays/page/97#post-7380596
Check the post here from the previous page of this thread.
That’s just from sterns games list, I don’t think it has anything to do with what’s on the line (right now Bond, GZ and Rush all say that).
i wonder if the bond code is coming slow because they have to avoid conflicts or have exclusivity arrangements on some of the assets in the 60th anniversary machine
I've been trying to get a playfield for my Godzilla since May [I think, can't remember it's been too long]
I know the game has been in production since my purchase, but between the distributor dragging their feet and Stern not-giving-a-$hit-ness I honestly don't know what is worse.
Canceled two pre-orders and spent my cash elsewhere
at some point during the last 14-15 months, stern changed their policy and no longer will ship any parts for games that they are running on the line.
I've been waiting 11 months now for parts for games that are not being run, but the last time we were actually at the warehouse, we we only able to grab 4 of the 40+ items that I have on order.
it's kind of sad when you're there to pick up about $2K worth of parts and all they can hand you is a spinner, a spinner bracket, an opto bracket, and a decal.
Quoted from j_m_:I've been waiting 11 months now for parts for games that are not being run
It is due to Covid.
Apology for the sarcasm...I feel your frustration. For a long while the reigning excuses were Covid and supply chain issues. Both valid reasons at a point in time. However, many businesses still play the "Covid and supply issues" card to cover up ineptitude, pure and simple. I have been waiting for parts for a long time to fix my 10,000 dollar paperweight. I used to get the "thank you for your email" email. Now, I get nothing.
Quoted from Ozzy:Well , whatever it is, Lets hope that for the new price increase, the game has some code on i,. Unlike this last shitshow. And yes , I bought one and have it for sale at a loss because Ive learned my lesson. No longer will I support a company that treats their loyal supporters in such a manner. Charge more, offer less and make them wait. Thanks but no thanks . Is code a supply chain issue?? Who knows maybe thats a thing now.
It seems like the IP owner for James Bond is a major PITA to work with. They have to approve all code updates that have IP assets and it’s taking forever. Hope these turn out okay because I highly doubt they will work with this IP ever again.
Fair to say that if Stern had to do it over again (Bond), they would politely say no thanks. The licensing drama which has impacted this game significantly may never get worked out.
i'm sure the 400k in pure profit from the JB60 helps offset some of the difficulty of dealing with the licensor
Quoted from Sarge:I've been trying to get a playfield for my Godzilla since May [I think, can't remember it's been too long]
I know the game has been in production since my purchase, but between the distributor dragging their feet and Stern not-giving-a-$hit-ness I honestly don't know what is worse.
Canceled two pre-orders and spent my cash elsewhere
Been waiting on GZ since October 21...finally cancelled my JP prem deposit after the price hike and seeing it won't be build until summer at the earliest. Would have probably left that if stern honored the original pricing, but waiting and dealing with price increases sucks. Can only imagine how the EHOH buyers must feel!
Quoted from JustEverett:Can only imagine how the EHOH buyers must feel!
Not good. Price went up 2k from initial deposit and shipping no longer included free. Plus, been waiting 2 years.
Quoted from JackG:Not good. Price went up 2k from initial deposit and shipping no longer included free. Plus, been waiting 2 years.
It's not THAT good of a game. I would cancel.
Quoted from JustEverett:Been waiting on GZ since October 21...finally cancelled my JP prem deposit after the price hike and seeing it won't be build until summer at the earliest. Would have probably left that if stern honored the original pricing, but waiting and dealing with price increases sucks. Can only imagine how the EHOH buyers must feel!
You never had a buying agreement with Stern. You may have had a deposit towards a machine from a distributor to get a spot in line, but not a contract of I am buying X at X price guaranteed. Your distributor has no control over Stern pricing for later runs. There is no sales agreement to honor and nothing Stern can do for you.
Quoted from JackG:Not good. Price went up 2k from initial deposit and shipping no longer included free. Plus, been waiting 2 years.
Stern never had free shipping. Again that may have been a deal from a distributor, not Stern.
Quoted from Ivanhoe:I have 3 machines on order with Stern. I often consider pulling the plug on them because I feel they don't care about post purchase support for the consumer on both a parts level and an accessory level. The longer they take, the more often I feel like canceling; its a good thing they are behind...gives me time to reconsider. These last 6-8 months is making me also consider selling it all and getting out. At 10k+ each, I feel there should be more long term commitment from the manufacturers....mainly Stern...an I don't feel its there. The dealers are great though, I feel they really try.
Long term commitment is there, having 18 titles in IC, which should prove to only grow our machines through future software offerings. Pros remain a decent price, where everything else is now way overpriced. Length of time for small orders is an issue, which could be addressed by faster fulfillment, but parts issues are real.
yeah I feel your pain been waiting 10 months or so for Munsters in stock parts. Spoke to the heads of parts dept and I don't think they know what they are doing over there. 3 weeks ago they were going to get together and get my order out. Emailed them a week after and then its we are moving and not doing anything right now. I can't imagine trying to get parts for bond 60th down the road if need be I bet there will be none. If you email JJP or Spooky you get that stuff shipped next day.
Quoted from JackG:Not good. Price went up 2k from initial deposit and shipping no longer included free. Plus, been waiting 2 years.
That’s what happened to me… I put down a deposit in September 2021…. And was quoted a price of $8900…. When they changed it to $10,500 plus shipping I canceled
Quoted from seenev:It's not THAT good of a game. I would cancel.
Remind me not to ask you about your options on games because your ratings are horrible.
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Quoted from rai:Remind me not to ask you about your options on games because your ratings are horrible.
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Quoted from rai:Remind me not to ask you about your options on games because your ratings are horrible.
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Looks like a game has to be really good to crack above 2
Quoted from JBtheAVguy:Are those ratings real?
Is the Top 100 real?
Quoted from Aurich:Is the Top 100 real?
I’d say both are real and neither are accurate
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