Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
WhizBang Pinball, 2012I saw a interview posted by spfxted with Dennis Nordman about various history and potential machines
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/dennis-nordman-2-part-illustrated-interview-coming-soon
It mentioned the Whoa Nellie, which I think looks incredible. My questions is would you buy if it was made by Stern or Spooky.
For me I would as it looks incredible and looks like a fun player.
I voted Yes for Stern only because it was mentioned that they were considering it, so it gives it a good chance of being produced. It would be interesting if they worked in a dmd into with a few rules but just be a fun player.
But like the idea of Spooky doing it as well, yes we haven't seen any of there pins but this could be a good boost for them to get some funds in.
So start voting so it can encourage Stern or Spooky.
Artwork is undeniably fantastic, but... no. Not my thing. Not into EM-style gameplay.
And I think seeing ‘n’ instead of ’n’ would make me loose* sleep. 
* sic
Price would be the biggest factor. Would look great in a collection and it is probably the best EM style game for people who aren't fans of EMs.
Love the layout and design, especially the pop bumper caps. I'd like to see more like this, but with wife-friendly artwork and theme. Oh, and I want it for $2500. 
Quoted from swampfire:Oh, and I want it for $2500.
Im not sure they would sell many at Stern prices. Game is very fun and great to look at, but it seems a bit niche and current Stern prices might scare away EM guys who are used to paying $500 for a machine.
I've played it. It's fun. I would buy a reliable solid state version for around 4k if I had the scratch.
It's not just the backglass or the art, it's the little stuff like how it sits on top of a crate and the "levelers" are crushed beer cans.
Don't know how that would translate into production.
Quoted from vid1900:At 6, it's time for your daughter to learn the value of self image. A game like that around the house is a good start.
I'm not sure if you're kidding or not, but that's a pretty asinine comment.
--Luke
No. The theme is just too adolescent for me. Also, if I wanted a play field with this kind of layout, I would prefer a classic EM instead. It would likely be less expensive too.
I "might" be interested but it would have be to very inexpensive compared to what the current pin market dictates. It would have to be priced around the same as "The Pin"
Not married, but I imagine if she can read 50 Shades of Gray, I can have cartoon bikini girls on a pinball game.
I have absolutely no problem at all with the artwork, because I think it is gorgeous. I'd gladly have it in my house. Having never played it I can't completely judge it, but I need ramps and DMDs on my games. I've already got Twin Win (see avatar pic) if I want the old timey machines with girls in bikinis.
Quoted from copperpot:Voted no, inappropriate for a healthy marriage. Great pin though.
clearly your marriage is healthy if pinball machine art is going to cause friction.
Quoted from DrStarkweather:Not married, but I imagine if she can read 50 Shades of Gray, I can have cartoon bikini girls on a pinball game.
I know.
I like how all these guys married women who lack any self confidence.
"You can't have CFTBL because there is a cartoon woman in a one piece"
"OK, honey. Here are my balls"
I'd be tempted to get one....price matters though as well as features (game modes, playfield toys, etc)
I played it at Expo, and was really surprised that I liked it. I could see it in my collection, but at what price I'm not sure.
Quoted from SilverBallz:clearly your marriage is healthy if pinball machine art is going to cause friction.
It's not the art that's the problem, it's the theme. The THEME is titties, and that's reinforced through the great humor on the playfield. Like I said - I love it, would totally own it if I were single.
Quoted from vid1900:I like how all these guys married women who lack any self confidence.
"You can't have CFTBL because there is a cartoon woman in a one piece"
"OK, honey. Here are my balls"
My thoughts exactly. I glad my wife is not such a prude.
If it was a true limited edition (<100) then yes, I would buy one
But if it was a full production run of over 2000, then nope
Quoted from vid1900:I know.
I like how all these guys married women who lack any self confidence.
"You can't have CFTBL because there is a cartoon woman in a one piece"
"OK, honey. Here are my balls"
For the record, for me at least, it's less the images and more the humor I find inappropriate for my six year-old daughter. My wife wouldn't be offended at all. We already own Creech.
Quoted from aeonblack:Gameplay wouldn't be for me, and the theme is just plain old cheesy. Nope.
I think it supposed to be cheesy, however it is way overdone.
I'm sorry, as an EM collector, artwork by people like Gordon Morison and Dave Christensen was the absolute right balance of T and A worked in with teenage fantasy. This work isn't even in the same league art-wise IMHO.
Quoted from vid1900:There was a woman bragging "I got it in the Gobble Hole!", when I was in line to play it. I didn't have the heart to tell her...
This would be a good example of what I'm talking about.
My wife's favorite game is Bride of Pinbot and the sexual innuendo on that game is through the roof! This is just goofy fun.
If Stern is going to make this, it can be priced no higher than $2499.
If they can charge that amount for that POS "The Pin" with all it's high-tech goodies, this should be a breeze and way cheaper to build! Besides, someone's already done all the development and artwork for them. And just think: No code to update!!!!
I'm probably in the minority here but, even though I LOVE EMs :
a) I'm not into big boobs.
b) The artwork isn't terribly appealing to me.
I understand the adolescent fantasy theme, but it's done in a style that I just don't dig. The style of the characters on the back glass look like really bad caricatures. I really wish they had used a classic mirrored EM style backglass, and with the artwork more in the style of Christian Marche (my favorite pinball artist) or even Dave Christensen. I like Greg Freres too, but this entire package just isn't for me...
Quoted from SilverBallz:clearly your marriage is healthy if pinball machine art is going to cause friction.
Good point, maybe I'll get a divorce before it really gets bad! You should really be a marriage counselor or something. Amazing.
Quoted from vid1900:I like how all these guys married women who lack any self confidence.
Sorry Vid, couldn't find anything better... No woman with high self confidence would have married me.. I take what I can get.
Quoted from AkumaZeto:Lot of sad marriages on this forum.
Dude, I get it, I'm already getting a divorce based on what DrStarkFeather and Vid1984 said. Lay off, man.
Seriously though, if you guys don't get that you have to keep the peace in the house, you aren't married. I have young kids and young family members and judgmental grand parents and all sorts of little rugrats running around my machines all day. If I have pins with tits falling out of them I'd have a lot more 'work' to do to keep that peace. It's simple, really. But whatever you guys judge away!
In the meantime, I'm going to go ahead and find me a Sexy Girl, Miss World, and Big Dick to put in my gameroom just so I can get some pinside cred.
-Wes
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