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Southbourne
Melbourne
Madison, WI
The Legend of Zelda was already mentioned, so my second choice would be Mega Man.
If I ever decided to try my hand at a white wood or re-theme it would probably be Mega Man. The theme seems to translate perfectly to pinball. Each mode is a robot master's level and then fighting the boss. The boss takes less hits to defeat if you have already defeated the boss holding the weapon that the current boss is weak to. After all are defeated, you then start the Wiley's castle mode and finally fight Dr. Wiley for the wizard mode.
Quoted from pinballinreno:Tobor the 8th man
I had to Google that...never heard of it before.
Quoted from NPO:Something about $4500 NIB
I totally agree, we need cheaper pins-but with high build quality as well.
I am interested in a BTTF and a Mission Impossible, but not based on recent franchise with Tom Cruise. It would have custom art and use sound and music rights from original MI. Tons of count down hurry-ups and missions to accomplish under distress or time restraints. I have said this about a dozen times now, hopefully Stern is listening. Bring on a Mission Impossible!
The theme song is an epic classic!
Quoted from Shapeshifter:Star Trek - original series.
Custom call outs by William Shatner.
Now you are talking.
Duke Nukem
The Prisoner
Rick Flair
Richard Petty
Bruce Lee
Bumping this and letting it run another week for more votes. Vote now! https://goo.gl/forms/RSleUNxlRpYWoExg1
One more bump - Don’t forget to vote for your dream pinball theme! Trying to make a list so manufacturers can look at it and make them (cause it is just that easy 
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Haven't read all these but guessing we have all missed what could be an incredible/semi cheaply obtainable Original Karate Kid theme...
Entertaining potential galore!
Memphis Belle
I have been waiting and waiting wether video games or pinball for a great bomb mission done right type of game.
Ottawa, ON
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I would love a ski/snowboard mountain theme where there is a Yeti. Think White Water upgrade with a winter theme. Multiball avalanche, up your ski level from blue to green to black diamond to double black diamond. Mogals. Mission to save skiers from avalanche and Yeti.
Other themes I'd love to see
Hockey Theme (NHL license)
New Soccer World Cup theme
Futurama
Beetlejuice
New Super Mario
Donkey Kong Country
New Back to the Future
Inspector Gadget
Coco (movie) or just a Day of the Dead theme
Spiderman into the Spiderverse
The original Jonny Quest cartoon. Man, that show had a great villain , Dr Zin, cool gadgets like rocket backpacks, laser guns etc. and the music was epic. There wasn’t a kid back then who didn’t want to be Jonny.
1.) Point Break (original Swayze version, of course)
2.) Pink Floyd The Wall
3.) Saving Private Ryan (Or Band of Brothers, but the idea of a playfield set up like Omaha Beach would be too good to pass up)
Honorable Mention: Something in the Warhammer 40k or 30k (Horus Heresy) universe.
I don't see any of these getting made with the possible exception of #2.
Biscarrosse
If they're going to keep making music pins, maybe throw a bone to something other than rock and heavy metal? Rap has been the most popular genre of music for the last decade. I'd like to see something like an Eminem or Tupac pin, but one artist is a bit too narrow (I think the same with the metal pins). Maybe a Death Row / West coast era pin? Or just a classic hip-hop pin (80s and early 90s artists). It wouldn't be popular with the pinside crowd, but I bet it would do great on route.
Quoted from loneacer:If they're going to keep making music pins, maybe throw a bone to something other than rock and heavy metal? Rap has been the most popular genre of music for the last decade. I'd like to see something like an Eminem or Tupac pin, but one artist is a bit too narrow (I think the same with the metal pins). Maybe a Death Row / West coast era pin? Or just a classic hip-hop pin (80s and early 90s artists). It wouldn't be popular with the pinside crowd, but I bet it would do great on route.
I said the same thing. A non-metal/hard rock pin would be refreshing whether it is rap or something else. I’m all for something new. I think an 80s rap pin could be a lot of fun. I’m not a rap fan, but there was a lot of fun and catchy rap tunes back in the day.
Quoted from loneacer:If they're going to keep making music pins, maybe throw a bone to something other than rock and heavy metal? Rap has been the most popular genre of music for the last decade. I'd like to see something like an Eminem or Tupac pin, but one artist is a bit too narrow (I think the same with the metal pins). Maybe a Death Row / West coast era pin? Or just a classic hip-hop pin (80s and early 90s artists). It wouldn't be popular with the pinside crowd, but I bet it would do great on route.
...if it had to be a rap Pin?...Beastie Boys...Would sale the best...IMO
I'm shocked I've not seen anyone say Men In Black yet. I keep imagining a bad ass multiball shot through the World's Fair towers and if they can get both will smith and TLJ on board i think that'd be cool.
Maybe a third flipper as a callback to one Starship Troopers maybe? I see people mention a lot how some newer sterns take after some older 90s games so i think it would be really unique, cause as far as i know i don't think any other game has really taken a whole lot from ST. While they're at it maybe take some of the ideas from X Files and stash some aliens behind some of the ramps and maybe have them light to activate modes.
Three Stooges by JJP. No other maker would do it justice! The only hard part would be narrowing down the TONS of material available for the video clips! And both Curley and Shemp would have to be represented. They each have their charms!
Quoted from Gorgar666:...if it had to be a rap Pin?...Beastie Boys...Would sale the best...IMO
Beastie Boys are fine. They have some crossover appeal. They didn't really do much after the late 90s. Two albums that didn't have any hits that I'm aware of. I'd argue no single artist or group is worthy of a pin besides Elvis (and I'm no fan of his music). A non-pinhead walking up to a pin on location that doesn't like the artist probably isn't going to play it. For somebody like me, who couldn't name more than 2 Beatles or Rolling Stones songs, those pins are an instant turn-off.
GI Joe (Cartoon)
Road Warrior / Mad Max Fury Road
Queen
Big Trouble in Little China
Evil Dead with custom Bruce Campbell speech
The Nightmare Before Christmas (JJP would be a match made in heaven for this theme)
Mine would be unlicensed. You're a crypto hunter trying to catch crypto beats like bigfoot, loch nes monster, mothman, chupacabra, etc. Could have cool toys. You'd have to gather evidence and then battle it to catch it.
Or licensed could be the show supernatural. You go battling monsters
Harry Potter
Western / Bounty Hunter / Red Dead Redemption
Godzilla / King of Tokyo
Castlevania - Not my favorite series, but I think it would make an epic game.
Mega Man
Legend of Zelda
Scooby-Doo
Batman: The Animated Series
Monty Python: The Holy Grail - Only if done in a late 70s early 80s style.
DaveH pinball. A perfect theme.
It shall have a ruleset that is both deep, and shallow. It will never need to be repaired, but will require constant tinkering. The playfield will be on hydraulic rams that will change the pitch of the playfield every 3 games so you never get complacent.
When you reach the target score, the coin door will pop open and hit you in the nuts, but it will also serve out a cold beer, and a hot slice of pizza. You will be angry and rewarded for your play. Do you want the danger of playing again? Damn right, because you ate the slice and the beer washed it down. Play again player!
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