The game looks fun. I’ve watched an hour or so of the stream including the introduction. I’ve seen the STDM video and the TWIP overview.

I totally applaud the lowering of price on a standard, I think a used or the now popular “show demo” discounted model would be in the value range for me. As of late, $7K is about as far as I would go for a pinball machine and it would have to be awesome. I could get close to that if I skipped shipping and picked up one in the above manner.

The C E is really beautiful, but I could get a SE + a new Stern Pro for that much money.
The LE is nice also, but still too high for my tastes. To be fair, I’ve dropped out of the Stern LE market as well.
The SE seems to be a good value. I’ll give up the Wonkavator lock for $2k. I personally prefer the Stainless Bally Williams look, but I’m sure the new powder black has some advantage in cost or durability. That is something I can change at home. I agree that the SE trim and art don’t appeal to me, but not enough to stop a purchase. It’s just too much of a fun looking game for that to get in my way.

I’m really looking forward to see how this looks and plays in a few months. My target for purchase will be about 12 months after release.

Great job JJP!!!

Is this the first game that JJP has changed the playfield between versions?

Aurich, I have an art question.

I rarely consider doing a powder coat on a game, but Wonka SE is one where I would probably do it.
Being whatever the total opposite of artistic is, I use caveman tools like online color wheels when considering options.

What color would you suggest for powder coating on the SE? If you are willing to answer that one, would you mind sharing your why as well?
PM is fine if you want to avoid the whining.

My thought were either Red or Gold. Red and Yellow tones fall on the color site as options. I don't like yellow powder, but I could see a candy red to compliment the royal(ish) blue and purple in the cabinet. Gold because of the golden ticket. I don't like orange even though it's complimentary to blue. Orange powder on a pinball just isn't pleasing to my eye.

Thanks. I totally agree about the stainless. I really like the stainless on the Dialed In SE and was hoping to see it on Wonka.

(edit) mmm.. I wonder if you can order the stainless trim from JJP since Wonka is going in the Dialed In Cabinet?
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