interesting, I absolutely love the heighway style.

Side lit/back lit art looks great, easy to swap out, well protected art, and a fun unique look.

I think that is most peoples reaction from afar. For me and most people it seems that once they play the game, the metal edge just melts away. I actually think the black powder on aliens will be even better for this. I like that it frames in the game and also like that the metal full frame make the game way more solid for nudging (hate when a lockdown bar alone takes away some of your nudge). Last thing I have found to be nice it that I never have to worry about the glass slipping/scractching on a coin door when removing and it need less game room space since the glass lifts off.

actually the exact opposite. Heighway games have a whole nother layer of 3/4 ply behind the recessed and lit art. The plastic drop in panel is also extremely tough.