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Quoted from Hammerhead:
Why would they create a puzzle of a wizard in a grey cloak and pointy hat with a long white beard if they weren’t intending to vault Lord of the Rings?

But they DID make a LOTR in the past, so it makes sense that they could put a wizard like that on merch they sell. Selling merch that has anything at all relating to a previous game, no matter how long ago the game was made, seems appropriate. But putting something on their merch that has nothing to do with anything they made in the past or are currently making seems idiotic.

#15956 3 years ago

GUS

mrclean

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Long Island, NY

11y 80,800 2,666

Quoted from Charlemagne1987:
Ok...serious question that I’ve had for a while...why would Stern create merch with a shark on it if they weren’t intending to make a shark pin (Jaws, obviously)? It makes no sense. And it can’t simply be because they’re trying to screw with all the pinheads wanting a Jaws game.

They are combining the games and it's going to be called JAWS 19.

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#15957 3 years ago

KSH

KYLEDM5

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6y 54,050 327 6

Quoted from oldskool1969:
The MEG

They are in pre-production, of the 2nd film...

#15958 3 years ago

JIM

JimB

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11y 85,300 1,670

Funny if they release Back to the future and it’s code name ended up being JAWS

#15959 3 years ago

VIC

PinMonk

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:
You think they would actually do that? The licensing via New Line w/ access to all a/v content would be extremely pricey.

They don't need ANY A/V content from the movies to re-release LotR on Spike with system enhancements (color, stereo sound, shaker motor, higher res printing on PF and cabinet, pooling & chipping, better flipper performance, etc). Update the dots to color, adjust layout for new aspect ratio, and higher res, print money. The original had no movie video clips.

#15960 3 years ago

VIC

PinMonk

Quoted from Charlemagne1987:
But they DID make a LOTR in the past, so it makes sense that they could put a wizard like that on merch they sell. Selling merch that has anything at all relating to a previous game, no matter how long ago the game was made, seems appropriate.

Oops! You ruined your own argument right here. No need to quote the rest that's wrong. Stern had a little game called Trident. It had FOUR great whites on the backglass, and they counted them off, too.

Next argument.

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#15961 3 years ago

MAT

mpdpvdpin

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Providence, RI

6y 95,050 4,427 7 96 1

All the talk is about Stern updating LOTR as a spike 2 w/ full lcd display. I just don’t see it happening.

Quoted from PinMonk:
They don't need ANY A/V content from the movies to re-release LotR on Spike with system enhancements (color, stereo sound, shaker motor, higher res printing on PF and cabinet, pooling & chipping, better flipper performance, etc). Update the dots to color, adjust layout for new aspect ratio, and higher res, print money. The original had no movie video clips.

#15962 3 years ago

VIC

PinMonk

Quoted from mpdpvdpin:
All the talk is about Stern updating LOTR as a spike 2 w/ full lcd display. I just don’t see it happening.

Yes, but updating with a Spike full color LCD display doesn't mean they're going to add movie clips. It will print money without adding more cost like that. High res dots, adjusted for the aspect ratio change are the way.

#15963 3 years ago

GRC

Charlemagne1987

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Quoted from PinMonk:
Oops! You ruined your own argument right here. No need to quote the rest that's wrong. Stern had a little game called Trident. It had FOUR great whites on the backglass, and they counted them off, too.
Next argument.
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I wasn’t trying to make an argument or start up a debate. I was legitimately asking a question. That’s why I started out with “ok...serious question “. I was not aware of Trident or the sharks on the back glass so thank you. But the sharks are not a primary element of Trident the way a shark is the primary element of Jaws or The Meg, making me again question Stern’s prominent placement of a shark on its merch. So I’m still wondering why they would so prominently put a shark on merch if they didn’t plan to make a shark themed pin or already have one among their past pins.

#15964 3 years ago

VIC

PinMonk

Quoted from Charlemagne1987:
I wasn’t trying to make an argument or start up a debate. I was legitimately asking a question. That’s why I started out with “ok...serious question “. I was not aware of Trident or the sharks on the back glass so thank you. But the sharks are not a primary element of Trident the way a shark is the primary element of Jaws or The Meg, making me again question Stern’s prominent placement of a shark on its merch. So I’m still wondering why they would so prominently put a shark on merch if they didn’t plan to make a shark themed pin or already have one among their past pins.

The sharks are as much a part of Trident as Gandalf is of Lord of the Rings. The series isn't called "Gandalf" and we still have a wizard shirt (following the original line of reasoning that was not mine). We also have a samurai puzzle.

#15965 3 years ago

greenhoody

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Bloomington, IN

7y 38,550 164 5

I didn't even realize we were getting a LOTR TV show they're dropping half a billion dollars on. Make that seem a little possible for a remake.

#15966 3 years ago

VNO

Vino

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Quoted from Charlemagne1987:
why would Stern create merch with a shark on it if they weren’t intending to make a shark pin (Jaws, obviously)? It makes no sense.

Quoted from Hammerhead:
Why would they create a puzzle of a wizard in a grey cloak and pointy hat with a long white beard

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#15967 3 years ago

GRC

Charlemagne1987

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Quoted from PinMonk:
The sharks are as much a part of Trident as Gandalf is of Lord of the Rings. The series isn't called "Gandalf" and we still have a wizard shirt (following the original line of reasoning that was not mine). We also have a samurai puzzle.

Ok. That’s a valid point. Like I said, I’m not familiar with Trident. Maybe it is as simple as Stern thinking a shark looks cool and since they already had one on an old game they figured they could put it on merch. I was just looking for something more compelling than a game called Trident that most people wouldn’t associate with Stern.

#15968 3 years ago

ROB

Guinnesstime

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Quoted from Charlemagne1987:
Ok...serious question that I’ve had for a while...why would Stern create merch with a shark on it if they weren’t intending to make a shark pin (Jaws, obviously)? It makes no sense. And it can’t simply be because they’re trying to screw with all the pinheads wanting a Jaws game.

Because they are not a pinball company but a lifestyle brand, and what better to represent lifestyle than sharks.

#15969 3 years ago

TLC

mettle64

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Kansas City, MO

7y 67,300 281 3

Quoted from Guinnesstime:
Because they are not a pinball company but a lifestyle brand, and what better to represent lifestyle than sharks.

Or they had the Jaws license and put together some art, just like Beetlejuice which had at least a backglass art completed before the plug got pulled. Then they may as well do something with the art so they put it on a shirt since without the logo it's just some generic shark art.

#15970 3 years ago

JJP

Parkshow30

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Macomb, MI

6y 65,300 826 7 22

Quoted from JimB:
Funny if they release Back to the future and it’s code name ended up being JAWS

Jaws was already the code name for Jurassic Park so I think they would use a different one.

#15971 3 years ago

MCC

cooked71

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Sydney

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Quoted from Parkshow30:
Jaws was already the code name for Jurassic Park so I think they would use a different one.

They might use Back to the Future for Jaws.

#15972 3 years ago

SSS

luckycreature

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Asheville, NC

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Jaws.... Back to the Future. The picture of the staff a year or two back at Harry Potter world. Next game is UNIVERSAL STUDIOS THEME PARK explorer. Could event take care of their Marvel commitment by adding the Hulk Rollercoaster from Islands of Adventure.

#15973 3 years ago

CHK

thechakapakuni

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Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky

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#15974 3 years ago

MTE

SLCpunk2113

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7y 81,400 1,325 54

Quoted from thechakapakuni:
Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky
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Yep. That’s pretty much the justification everyone uses in this thread. I don’t think this ones even the worst of what’s been suggested.

#15975 3 years ago

YAY

jitneystand1

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Valley, NE

15y 95,850 1,536 16 40 1

Quoted from Charlemagne1987:Ok. That’s a valid point. Like I said, I’m not familiar with Trident. Maybe it is as simple as Stern thinking a shark looks cool and since they already had one on an old game they figured they could put it on merch. I was just looking for something more compelling than a game called Trident that most people wouldn’t associate with Stern.

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#15976 3 years ago

JCW

LOTR_breath

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Fultondale, AL

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Quoted from thechakapakuni:
Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky
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That's damn Sleestak jerky, isn't it!

#15977 3 years ago

JMR

Only_Pinball

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Quoted from thechakapakuni:
Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky

That's some mighty fine looking jerky!

#15978 3 years ago

MAT

mpdpvdpin

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Providence, RI

6y 95,050 4,427 7 96 1

I’m all for it, let’s get fuc#kin weird pinball.

Quoted from thechakapakuni:
Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky
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#15979 3 years ago

BRC

Jackontherocks

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Mesa, AZ

11y 94,300 4,954 8

Quoted from thechakapakuni:
Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky
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One of my favorite beef jerky’s been having since college. Can’t find one that’s better, and then finally redid the website. https://www.jcrivers.com/

#15980 3 years ago

DCH

dc2010

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Natalia, TX

12y 62,600 954 35

Let's ....Double back.....to BTTF

#15981 3 years ago

CHK

thechakapakuni

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Quoted from Jackontherocks:
One of my favorite beef jerky’s been having since college. Can’t find one that’s better, and then finally redid the website. https://www.jcrivers.com/

Ordered

#15982 3 years ago

RPA

RA77

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Vice City could be epic,
Otherwise Miami Vice.............
The Password is..............................

#15983 3 years ago

RPA

RA77

Pinside+ Frequent

11y 105K 2,306 13

Oh no.............................

My girl wants this in pinball......................
wow, im gonna go postal..................

Im. gonna sleep now and wake up to Matrix or John Wick please........................................

#15984 3 years ago

JCS

jeffspinballpalace

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Quoted from Charlemagne1987:
Ok...serious question that I’ve had for a while...why would Stern create merch with a shark on it if they weren’t intending to make a shark pin (Jaws, obviously)? It makes no sense. And it can’t simply be because they’re trying to screw with all the pinheads wanting a Jaws game.

Jaws theme is old.

Sharknado theme is ridiculous.

But 3-headed sharks are hot now. Time for Stern to crank out t-shirts and to release a cornerstone puzzle.

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#15985 3 years ago

SKL

Scoot

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Highgate, VT

5y 93,050 1,310 11 15

Quoted from LOTR_breath:
That's damn Sleestak jerky, isn't it!

Better not be.

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#15986 3 years ago

???

Budman

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Quoted from thechakapakuni:
Stern should release a beef jerky pin. Mainly because I just like beef jerky
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There is a heavenly jerky superstore in the same shopping complex as the Dundee ,Michigan Cabellas. Check it out.

#15987 3 years ago

DWD

KnockerPTSD

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Hamilton, ON

6y 95,850 3,910 3 100 1

Quoted from PinMonk:
The sharks are as much a part of Trident as Gandalf is of Lord of the Rings. The series isn't called "Gandalf" and we still have a wizard shirt (following the original line of reasoning that was not mine). We also have a samurai puzzle.

I think we are also skipping past the most obvious elephant in the room here.....
I say Pinball, you say wizard
Pinball Wizard
Pinball Wizard
Charlemagne1987 you are too deep in the forest
For anyone outside the hobby, a wizard and pinball make perfect sense.

#15988 3 years ago

GRC

Charlemagne1987

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