I'm gonna go with the check back in 2 years answer.

Yes, it's really sad. I can't think of a worse calamity to befall mankind.

Of course, that's disregarding the fact that there are still TEN MORE YEARS easy of Disney cranking out these movies, and Stern could put out a game whenever they want. And, disregarding the fact that there's never been a good Star Wars pinball machine, and that the last one wasn't a hit. And, disregarding the fact that every single person thinks Stern's choices in licenses suck because NOT EVERY SINGLE ONE appeals to them.

It's really, really sad.

But, if this franchise is really "apart" of your life, I know where can get an Episode 1, cheap! PM me.

After seeing how epic-ly restrained the GOT license was... why would anyone want a watered down Star Wars License as well?

I'll take two. Big fan of the franchise.

I want it just to see the backlash. It doesn't even matter if Stern knocks it out of the park, Star Wars fanboys will bash the game to no end absolutely no matter what.

"YOU INCLUDED KI-ADI-MUNDI ON THE SIDE ART BUT NOT EMPATOJAYOS BRAND, HAS ANYONE AT STERN EVEN SEEN STAR WARS?"

i think that if a pinball manufacturing company wants to license a movie theme, they need to have the pin out in lobby day movie opens. if not, just seems like a waste to me. non pinball guy won't care anymore when that game finally shows up months, years, decades, centuries.... (lol) later

I've never played the Sega Star Wars Trilogy but comparing the art of the playfield to GOT, I would choose Star Wars. I love the giant Vader between the flippers and the number of images on the playfield.

First, you need to wait until all 3 movies are released so there aren't any spoilers, then a year in development and 5 years sourcing parts, then they will be built at a speed of two per month. This timeline is all dependent on The Hobbit hype dying down. I've read that nearly 60 people bought the BluRay.

I would love an awesome star wars pin but I feel like Stern would not make the most of the license. It could be a fun pin no doubt, but the theme integration aspect of it Stern is not that great at. Look at pretty much any of the new pins based on TV/Movies and the tie in isnt a "homerun". Some of them are great games but would you not be bummed if Star Trek (which is my fav game to play on location and am determined to own one someday) was Star Wars? Tron, game of thrones etc just dont ooze with the source material IMO.

I will bet money JJP gets the deal on the Star Wars!

Data East is the best version, followed by SWE1 then the Sega Trilogy. SWE1 is a great pin for what it is, a fun game to just bat the ball around. The movie sucked so it would be really hard for the pin to be awesome.

Is this a joke? I can't tell.

A game about the first Star Wars movie in years with next gen technology, a screen, fancy toys and lighting... It can't go wrong. I wish Williams was back around to make it.

Cry me a river

ahh, ... you want star wars with that?

No & No.

And he might get it out in time for Episode X.

Yeah? I'll take that bet if you're serious. Loser donates $50 to Pinside.

I'll take that bet as well. Loser donates 50 bucks to me.

I would be shocked if Stern doesn't already have the license deal wrapped up. As far as timing, who knows. I know a lot of folks have said it is two years away, but I would love to see one for each of the new movies.

Please God, don't let Stern murder another franchise...

JJP would do it justice. I would also love to see Heighway take this on going by the progress with Alien.

JJP made a Wizard of Oz pin 75 years after the movie. It makes sense that JJP #4 is Star Wars so it can be released 75 years after the movie as well.

Zen Studios has lots of great ideas for their Star Wars pinball tables. Many of these concepts only work in digital form, but I hope that whoever gets the license researches these tables thoroughly.

1.) Episode IV: A New Hope
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2.) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
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3.) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
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4.) Boba Fett
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5.) The Clone Wars
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6.) Darth Vader
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7.) Starfighter Assault
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8.) Droids
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9.) Masters of the Force
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10.) Rebels
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11.) Han Solo
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OK, nearly 50 people bought it. Damn nit-pickers.

I've been saying for quite some time that Stern would get the license, not JJP. Stern has a long standing relationship with Disney. This was never in doubt.

A zero day pinball release to coincide with a movie release would be incredible. I think there's basically zero percent chance of that happening within the next couple of years, though.

I really don't care which manufacturer makes it, I like them both. I'd be concerned if JJP got the license that they'd be able to deliver it within 2 years. I'd be concerned if Stern got it, that it might miss some innovation opportunities.

As Captain_Kirk mentions - Probably going to be Stern, though. Stern and Disney seem pretty cozy on the licensing front.

I am one of those who would also prefer to see JJP do the game instead of a cheaped down Stern version of it. But I agree....Stern has the relationship with the franchise and will probably end up with it. So sad. But by then Stern should have an LCD and the price for an LE would be $11,000 anyhow.

Too rich for my blood it will be.

I think Stern should just do a Star Wars universe pin, use all original hand painted art and call it a day.

You want another Star wars pin? I'm still waiting for Corvette Summer.

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JJP should start now. The game would be out by the time the third movie is hitting the theater. Kidding of course but it was to easy.

Who says there isn't a Star wars game coming out?

The movie is still two months away

Heck, who says only *one* star wars pin would be done? There is more than enough IP for a whole series of them

Mods, please move thread to JJP section of the forum.