Quoted from PinMonk:

RUSH line is halted due to parts availability as of this afternoon. They're building Mando Premiums that should have been built in Dec on the line instead until more RUSH parts show up. So...great for Mando Prem buyers?

Quoted from Elvishasleft:

Maybe the boxes are empty?

Quoted from JackG:

Stern announced that they are focusing on Rush, Godzilla, Mandalorian, and Deadpool. That's great news for all those people waiting. I'm waiting on two of them.

Quoted from Capn12:

Just noticed that EHoH Premium deposits are now removed from Cointaker's site. Guess that backs up everything we've heard about EHoH.

Quoted from Pinballer73:

Which guy in Chicago, please provide contact details. Flipnout & Scaffer Distributing don't have the Elvira 40th listed on their respective websites

Quoted from ZMeny:

Hey all, thanks to those of you with kind words and continued support for Flip N Out Pinball, LLC. To those with strong and/or harsh words regarding our business practices or pricing, Nicole and I apologize for any delays with responding or any mistakes we have made. I assure you, we are doing every possible thing we can to make your enjoyment of the pinball hobby the absolute best it can be. While I can be a bit perfectionistic, I do make mistakes and will continue to make mistakes here and there. We do everything to limit the frequency and magnitude of those mistakes. And looking at the industry and other distribution companies, we are exceedingly happy with our level of support and ethical business practices.
I'm a pinball guy. It's why I'm responding on Pinside. As a hobbyist, some dealers frustrated me in the past, so I worked my ass off to become one. And my goal is to be the best damn pinball distributor there is, anything else means I have not succeeded.
- We continue to offer Free Shipping (w/insurance) on all new Sterns, even when our peers have given up on the practice and even as we see shipping quotes go through the roof.
- We ship fast. That's because I'm impatient and as a hobbyist, I want my games in my gameroom as fast as possible.
- We troubleshoot with customers and we submit for warranty requests, even if it's past the window of warranties. If something is rejected by a manufacturer for replacement, we often pay for the repair and/or the part ourselves. I would like to think a vast amount of customers can and would attest to this. If there is an issue, WE WILL MAKE IT RIGHT. Example, customer last week had his Rush LE damaged in shipment. Instead of waiting a couple of months for Stern to repair, we sent him our own NIB Rush LE and he received it the very next day. We will wait on the repairs.
- We attempt to provide full transparency to our customers or potential customers, even if it costs us a sale. I personally would rather receive truth I don't want to hear than someone blowing smoke up my ass telling me what I want to hear.
- We relay information to our customers and to many non-customers via emails, texts, calls, and the podcast that I produce, giving weekly updates on Manufacturer timelines and changes to production lines.
- We maintain competitive pricing. We sell customers pinball machines for MSRP and often provide free shipping on top. For those manufacturers that we do charge shipping, we often cap the shipping costs to the customers and we pay for the rest ourselves. What many do not understand is that when are receiving 25% or less of the number of products we were expecting this year, then yes, we have to figure out creative ways to fill that void. We have chosen a couple of different avenues, one of which is increasing our preowned sales efforts. So when you see a game listed at Market Price, that's why. I will purchase games on the secondary market for way above MSRP if my market analysis suggests there's still some profit to be made. This isn't easy work and it's risky, but again, we've got to do what we've got to do to run this business. And if that means purchasing a Star Wars Premium Comic Edition for 10k used and hoping to sell it between 10500-11000, then so be it, it's better than not making sales to support our business and ultimately our family.
- We spend countless hours and money supporting the pinball community. Tens of thousands of dollars are spent toward charities, tourney sponsorships, giveaways, etc., much of which isn't aired publicly.
At the end of the day, there are plenty of great dealers you can work with. While we would love to earn and maintain your business at Flip N Out Pinball, we know the reality is that some of you do not want to support our business for whatever reason or maybe you already have a great relationship with your dealer. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, we support your decision and still see you as a pinball friend and fellow hobbyist.
Sorry for the long thesis, but wanted to chime in to express our continued support to you and to the rest of the industry. Please come and chat/BS with us at the next show! We are in Texas in one week woohoo!
Oh...and we do have some exciting additions coming soon at Flip N Out Pinball, such as a revamped website, a new showroom, and a new employee to expedite troubleshooting/tech. and warranty claims.
Zach Meny
Flip N Out Pinball
[email protected]

Quoted from PDXFlipper:

As far as I understood it the last run was indeed the last run

Quoted from Beechwood:

When is last years run of EHOH supposed to be built? I am on the list.

Quoted from Jason_Jehosaphat:

Any educated guesses on MSRP for Q1 EHOH?
The Premium was $8700 on its last run.
Bond Premium is $9600.
Why do people who speculate on EHOH assume it will cost considerably more than other Premiums?
Is the consensus that Q1 EHOH will be $10K+?
I have been chasing this title for years.
I might finally have a shot at one, but will I pay $10K? I can’t imagine I would, no.

Quoted from RikeIsland:

I can’t wait to pay $2000 over what I was originally quoted about two years ago for EHOH. The game has a still a beauty though.

Quoted from Vino:

Wait for some is over!
Received confirm today Elvira is finally happening Q1 Feb/March.

Quoted from GRB1959:

Yesterday I received an email from Kingpin Games saying that EHOH premiums were going to be run in Feb/Mar of 2023.
Gord

Quoted from PanzerKraken:

10.6k

Quoted from madamyates:

Cointaker is taking deposits again for IDMN. Any idea when these will hit the line? I suspect March/April but that’s a wild guess.

Quoted from kool1:

According to Kaneda next 4 - Venom, Foo Fighters, Indiana Jones and Jaws.

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 jhallsuxatpinbal:

That’s how it sounded to me as well. Like we might slide production around as we see fit. So if they decide to delay it a few weeks based on a higher demand games parts coming in earlier than expected then thats what they will do. He said they are coming so I’m sure it will be soon. The reality is stern will decide if they go on the line next week or not. Honestly he seemed frustrated to even answer the question and I’m sure he gets that one a lot

Quoted from Joker19:

What special parts would EHOH have that would make it so rare? I could understand the projectors for Stranger Things Prem, but can't see anything crazy for the EHOH.

Quoted from Damonator:

Agree with GB and Tron, but I would want to see them on Spike with LCDs instead of DMDs

Quoted from qbass187:

New Season of Mando started TODAY. So probably makes sense for another run if they have the parts.

Quoted from JBtheAVguy:

I doubt they'd build them if there were no demand. They know what they're doing.