Quoted from pins4u:It would sell purely because, in the current availability climate, ANYTHING will sell.
Will it sell the same volume as it would if it was a Godzilla? Not a chance in hell. It would be lucky to sell HALF!
It really is that simple.
Which brings up an interesting point- How many titles were licensed back in the 80's and 90's? A licensed title might have brought in more cash hence the industry move towards more licensed titles. But it was not the norm rather the exception. If there are no licensed titles, you are going to buy and play what is available.
Bally class of 1981
February 1981 – Flash Gordon
April 1981 – Eight Ball Deluxe
June 1981 – Embryon
June 1981 – Fireball II
August 1981 – Fathom
September 1981 – Medusa
October 1981 – Centaur
December 1981 – Elektra
Aside from Flash Gordon, no licensed titles.
Williams.
February 1981 – Jungle Lord
May 1981 – Pharaoh
June 1981 – Black Knight Limited Edition
July 1981 – Cyclone
July 1981 – Solar Fire
September 1981 -Barracora
December 1981 – Hyperball (not really a pinball as it had no flippers)
Stern Electronics
Freefall (1981)
Lightning (1981)
Split Second (1981)
Catacomb (1981)
Viper (1981)
Gottlieb
Force II #661 (1981)
Pink Panther #664 (1981)
Mars God of War #666 (1981)
Volcano #667 (1981)
Black Hole #668 (1981)
Aside from Pink Panther, nada.
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Looking at 1991, licensed titles are much more notable.
1991-05 Gilligan's Island Midway
1991-02 Harley-Davidson
1991-08 The Party Zone
1991-08 Hurricane Williams
1991-03 SlugFest (First Model)
1991 SlugFest (Second Model)
1991-07 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991-02 The Machine: Bride of Pin·bot
1991-09 Amazon Hunt III
1991-04 Cactus Jack's Premier
1991-01 Car Hop Premier
1991-08 Class of 1812 Premier
1991-02 Hoops Premier
1991-11 Surf 'n Safari