Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
WhizBang Pinball, 2012
Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons
Stern, 2015Hello!
Has anyone yet to receive their Whoa Nellie?? I was watching Dead Flips broadcast yesterday, and was wondering if anyone else had received theirs, and if so, what'd you think?
I'm on the border with this one, I really want one, but the price makes it hard to justify. I live in Denmark so I won't get to play one before chosing to buy or not, so I'm looking for people that has actually played it to sway me one way or another so that I'm sure.
I thought it was a lot of fun when I played it at TPF. That said, it really doesn't play like an EM, it is kind of unique in the way it feels. It isn't something I personally would buy, but if you really dig the theme/art and what they were going for it will be a cool piece to own. It was a lot more fun with other people to play against.
Dead Flip-er here. Iv played it a bit. Id describe it as an EM with super strong flippers. Thats how it plays to me. If you are someone like me who is frustrated often at how weak EM flippers can be, its a nice change.
Artistry wise its beautiful. Lots of attention to detail on the cabinet.
Whoa Nellie has not been released for public sale yet. The games that are being played, are games that Marco has been taking to a lot of shows. From what one of the guys told me, they are prototype games that return to Stern after each show.
My understanding is you can tune the flipper strength. If you want more EM feel, set it flatter and softer. TPF had both styles set up; both were fun.
It really is a pretty cabinet. It's a nice collector piece. If I had the extra funds, I would gladly add one to my gameroom.
Quoted from z28dan:Im hoping mine is one of these as well, or better yet, in its box on it's way here.393516-i.jpg
TWO boxes! (This game actually will ship in 2 boxes)
EDIT: I was wrong. I picked mine up today and the whole thing is in one standard size Stern box. Whoa Nellie!!!
Quoted from Brehhah:Whoa Nellie has not been released for public sale yet. The games that are being played, are games that Marco has been taking to a lot of shows. From what one of the guys told me, they are prototype games that return to Stern after each show.
They have had one at TPOF for a bit now....
Why are pinballs so expensive in UK ? ( $8266 /£5395 ) plus delivery. Even with 20% value added tax it shouldn't be this much should it ?
Quoted from dsuperbee:They have had one at TPOF for a bit now....
Yes they have, but not at Marco's booth 
Quoted from jungle:Why are pinballs so expensive in UK ? ( $8266 /£5395 ) plus delivery. Even with 20% value added tax it shouldn't be this much should it ?
Kind of the same thing musicians wonder about over here when looking to buy a UK made Marshall, Orange or one of your boutique amps...
Quoted from Billy16:Kind of the same thing musicians wonder about over here when looking to buy a UK made Marshall, Orange or one of your boutique amps...
Just build your own! 1/2 the cost or less and a lot more fun working with lethal high voltages. I love my Weber 6a14HP. I had a Princeton Blueface for a while, as well as a 68 Twin Reverb, this amp smokes both of them tone-wise.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/33480248@N05/sets/72157625692144843/
If I did it again, I'd build a 2x12" mini speaker cab and just build a few heads. Also didn't end up using the crappy tubes they provide or Pots. Replaced all their crappy Pots with 1/2W alpha in my build. EH 6L6 Tubes in the power section, Copper cap rectifier, Tesla drive tubes and my tele with a Alnico pro II humbucker.
Love seeing these! It is nice to see new, unique, games being made to help broaden the hobby up! Congrats to everyone! and when you get yours post up pics and video!
Quoted from jungle:Why are pinballs so expensive in UK ? ( $8266 /£5395 ) plus delivery. Even with 20% value added tax it shouldn't be this much should it ?
Customs duties (AKA Import extortion tax).
That's just for the manufacturer/distributor to get it into the country.
That + VAT = pin owner gets f(*&ed
Beautiful game.. For a guy that doesn't know much about this game (me), why is there just one score windows? Can't it be 4 players?
Quoted from CUJO:Beautiful game.. For a guy that doesn't know much about this game (me), why is there just one score windows? Can't it be 4 players?
Yes, you can have up to 4 players. Score reels reset between players.
One reel is shared across 4 players. There is also a small lcd DMD in the lower left of the play field.
What's the story with the leg protectors (and obviously leg bolt holes) when the machine is sitting on the crate? Looks a bit budget.
Do they provide something to cover that area up?
rd
Quoted from jfesler:One reel is shared across 4 players. There is also a small lcd DMD in the lower left of the play field.
Does the LCD show all 4 scores at once so you know where you stand as you compete?
I'm trying to remember - TPF was too long ago already. 
Anyone else remember?
I vaguely remember having no problems comparing scores with the wife.. but I don't recall if it was because I was watching the LCD or watching the reels.
Quoted from jfesler:Anyone else remember?
Let me consult the TPF scroll of 2015...
*paper noises*
Quoted from CUJO:Does the LCD show all 4 scores at once so you know where you stand as you compete?
Yes, the small lcd in the lower left of the apron shows all scores. Its basically the same view youd get if it was a dmd.
Quoted from luvthatapex2:Yes, the small lcd in the lower left of the apron shows all scores. Its basically the same view youd get if it was a dmd.
How cool. I've yet to see a pic or video with that DMD in action.
Quoted from jfh:Kinda telling if JJ only got four. Must not be much demand ...
4 from this first batch! More to come. Will have one on the showroom floor later this week as well!
JJ
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