Why a TAF Remake Would Sell Very Well - Poll

Pinball is like cars you say?!?!

Go on...

#3 5 years ago

SCC

mrgone

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Casper, WY

12y 119K 5,181 4 54

Agree. Even with the high production numbers many are really beat up.
It still does well on location and with so many people wanting that title it would sell well.
Especially with some lighting upgrades.

#4 5 years ago

SJS

Stones

Pinside member

Smithville, MO

10y 139K 3,065 31

There's a market for it. It would be cool if they offered the gold software as an option in the menu.

#5 5 years ago

MJO

arcademojo

Pinside member

10y 131K 5,513 30

Agreed and in case you missed it we have a poll going on here.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cgc-remake-wish-list-what-would-you-like-to-see-remade

#6 5 years ago

PWN

jahbarron

Pinside member

You Bet, CA

12y 69,050 1,464 8

TAFs don't fetch, though. So far the titles released were fetching $10k at times so they worth the licensing efforts, updating and manufacturing to offer at $7000.

#7 5 years ago

ROB

Rdoyle1978

Pinside member

7y 117K 18,137 14 6 1

Quoted from jahbarron:
TAFs don't fetch, though. So far the titles released were fetching $10k at times so they worth the licensing efforts, updating and manufacturing to offer at $7000.

It’s gone WAY up in price in the last year, but yeah they would prob have to get BOM way down to sell it at under 7 retail. Doesn’t seem to Make sense. Maybe TOTAN? A lot of people seem to like that one.

After the “licensing” issues CGC experienced with MB, I can’t imagine they are in a huge hurry to do another licensed title

#8 5 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/adams-family-remake-poll#post-4610293

Quoted from jahbarron:
TAFs don't fetch, though. So far the titles released were fetching $10k at times so they worth the licensing efforts, updating and manufacturing to offer at $7000.

I agree with him, they make it, it will sell. Such a big potential market from first time buyers : families.

Also, Pinball is like cars.

#9 5 years ago

JPJ

Frippertron

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Sparta, NJ

7y 60,800 2,301

Come on guys! They made 20,000 of these and no they are not "all worn out." It is pretty easy to find one with minimal effort. I'd rather they think of something else like Big Bang Bar or Cactus Canyon Continued. I'd be up for a remake of TOM with new code, so there wouldn't be any exploits. TOM is too cool a layout for such shitty code.

#10 5 years ago

WPC

Pinrookie

Pinside member

10y 43,650 326

TAF remake is not a bad Idea. However, I won't buy it. MBR is more interesting. If pinball was like car. I believe the should do STTNG racing edition. Omg, that pinball machine weighted tone. If the STTNG racing edition can make the ball goes faster and reduced the current weight that would be amazing.

#11 5 years ago

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jsm172

Pinside member

Madison, MS

5y 28,900 111 3

Every one says you can find one anywhere but I have not seen a single one for sale in my area and if they are within a 5-8 hour drive the price is outrageous. I would rather not spend 7k on a 20 year old game. I would spend 7k for a brand new one though

#12 5 years ago

REM

Slugmeister

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Gig Harbor, WA

11y 102K 1,848

I'm torn.I actually like driving my 2013 Camaro more than my '69.If that makes sense.

#13 5 years ago

DAN

gunstarhero

Pinside member

15y 104K 3,433

If they could make it happen for the $6K starting that they made Monster Bash happen for, absolutely. Lots of people still want an Addams, and my op buddies say they still pull serious coin on route!

#14 5 years ago

JAM

NPO

Pinside member

12y 133K 7,652 3 17

I own TAF, and I'd gladly consider selling it if a remake came out and buying one. This machine was quite a hassle to get 100% running.

With this hobby becoming more "write a check, unbox it, set it up, and I dont want to deal with 25+ year old problems", they would sell a ton.

#15 5 years ago

GEM

hocuslocus

Pinside+ Pro!

8y 81,800 1,797 13

I'd buy one, think there are already a few polls on it though

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/taf-remake#post-1777256

#16 5 years ago

F X

Coyote

Pinside member

9y 107K 8,986

What's "The Addams Family Family"? Would it be like.. the Inlaws?

-1

#17 5 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Look as long as pins are selling there’s a market for ANY Classic, popular 90s game remake.

It’s exactly like cars! They have 4 things that keep them off the ground, and also a distinctive smell when brand new.

#18 5 years ago

DAD

fish1975tx

Pinside member

Houston, TX

12y 55,050 505 25

TAF is and always will be my favorite! Bring on the remake!

#19 5 years ago

MIK

Micky

Mad Mickys

7y 168K 3,046 42

TAF is one of my favourites and is a remake I would be keen to buy!

#20 5 years ago

TDZ

pinballlife

Pinball Life

Huntley, IL

18y 123K 1,796 36 64

A remake would absolutely sell.

#21 5 years ago

BRI

gweempose

Of course it would sell well. It's the most popular game of all time! They may not go for MM, MB or AFM kind of prices, but if people could buy brand new ones with some nice upgrades starting at $6k, they would sell like gangbusters.

#22 5 years ago

MDM

Black_Knight

Vertigo

Blue Ridge, GA

9y 115K 3,065 109 33

Quoted from gweempose:
Of course it would sell well. It's the most popular game of all time! They may not go for MM, MB or AFM kind of prices, but if people could buy brand new ones with some nice upgrades starting at $6k, they would sell like gangbusters.

But that’s the problem. It wouldn’t be priced anywhere close to $6K.

#23 5 years ago

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RonSS

Pinside member

6y 91,050 3,841 1 1

They should do it, then I could find a ratty player for under 4k.

#24 5 years ago

EDH

TigerLaw

Jennings, LA

14y 224K 20,099 24 240

Quoted from Stones:
It would be cool if they offered the gold software as an option in the menu.

The gold software makes the scoring too unbalanced. If they included it it would need heavy tweaking to return balance and multiple approaches to tackling the game.

#25 5 years ago

BRI

gweempose

Quoted from Black_Knight:
But that’s the problem. It wouldn’t be priced anywhere close to $6K.

Why not? The classic editions of AFM and MB are $6k.

#26 5 years ago

MDM

Black_Knight

Vertigo

Blue Ridge, GA

9y 115K 3,065 109 33

Thought the entry price was 6500+ and the added licensing cost on TAF would push it higher.

If they were available at $6k out the door it would be a good value.

#27 5 years ago

BRI

gweempose

Quoted from Black_Knight:
Thought the entry price was 6500+

I think the classic edition of AFMr was originally $6,500, but they recently dropped the price $500 when MBr pricing was announced.

#28 5 years ago

AJG

AaronJames

Inactive member

Shelby, MI

10y 39,150 192 2 6

I would like to see a reworked dmd display like on the new remakes.

#29 5 years ago

MBR

ShinyBall

Inactive member

10y 81,650 1,577 32

I said this about mbr if the made it..and I did (LE)
If...(and I doubt it) they made a tafr, I would do the same and buy it.

So, I hope...but this time, I don't see it. Too many were made.

#30 5 years ago

DMS

Dart1970

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North Branch, MI

6y 35,300 31 7

I would be all over a TAFr for 7K or so. All I see lately are examples that need a playfield for 6K or machines that got a playfield for 8K. Or if it is nice and needs nothing they are 10K. Bring on a remake!

#31 5 years ago

MJO

arcademojo

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10y 131K 5,513 30

Quoted from NPO:
I own TAF, and I'd gladly consider selling it if a remake came out and buying one. This machine was quite a hassle to get 100% running.
With this hobby becoming more "write a check, unbox it, set it up, and I dont want to deal with 25+ year old problems", they would sell a ton.

Also own an original TAF that’s not in bad shape but would sell it to buy a NIB SE with the big score display, ball save, and better lighting.

#32 5 years ago

DLS

bigd1979

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Hagerstown, MD

10y 137K 14,191 8 78

Quoted from gweempose:
Why not? The classic editions of AFM and MB are $6k.

There is much more cost to make taf over afm and mb not to mention the licensing.

#33 5 years ago

LEV

CrazyLevi

Quoted from RonSS:
They should do it, then I could find a ratty player for under 4k.

Just like afm, MM, and MB, right ?

Oh,right.

#34 5 years ago

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rogerdodger

Pinside+ Frequent

Boca Raton, FL

11y 58,150 511

Quoted from bigd1979:
There is much more cost to make taf over afm and mb not to mention the licensing.

Apart from the licensing cost, why would a TAF cost so much more to make than AFMr, MBr, etc.?

#35 5 years ago

AGG

Hammer1021

Pinside member

6y 54,300 101

What kind of upgrades could a remake bring?..

#36 5 years ago

BRI

gweempose