I thought the same thing, but bought the game on the strength of the fun factor - and it turns out the theme is actually “city disaster” just like pat’s early games

Darscott... Iron Maiden isn't a hair band... Not even remotely close. Hairbands were winger, poison, cindrella... Iron Maiden never was a gimmick band. Oh, and Whitesnake wasn't a hair band either.

I’m not fussed about the official naming convention. I grant you they set the standard, that all those bands copied. I guess they are the Grandfather of hair bands. I’m not sure that is an improvement.

Because they listen to shit music and wish that the horseshit bands that play that horseshit music would get a pin, you know what I think about that? Horseshit

What about build it bob, who ever that women is and Richard Simmons cell phone? I mean don't get me wrong its a great playing pin and I like the disaster elements but selfies and emojis etc. Not for me.

Stern is being lazy and I think it's gonna disappoint. Legacy of the Beast is a pretty lame video game and the video clips are pretty much done for them. Probably another price increase too. FUCK that!!!

If you want a band theme pinball, there are a lot of better bands better. The Police are arguably one of the best bands ever and no pinball. My point is still can we get some unique thinking instead of 80’s Bands and Super Hero’s?

Yes will buy, if the *CODE* is ready/good!

I do love me some Police, and I agree on more great non-licensed ideas. But I was at the DI reveal, and crowd reaction was not pretty. Fast forward to now and a lot of people love that machine myself included.
My point is why would Gary fix somethin that ain't broken?

Yuri you know yer buyin this don't even front lol.

If Stern could get the licensing, David Bowie would be a fantastic music pin choice! His music was relevant and popular throughout his entire career. Blackstar was released in 2017 and won 5 Grammy's and was some of the best music he ever created. His music actually evolved and changed with the times unlike most rock bands that peaked in the 80s and mostly fell into obscurity. Prince would be my other top choice although his music faded after the early 90s.

You are probably right, if it’s “Not broken”. I own 10 machines, and has no interest in a Stern. JJP is more my eye or American pinball. I will purchase one of them first before a Stern.

The options are dumb.

C. Yes I would by one and no interest in Iron Maiden.

No chance, but I’m sure the 1up will have it on location. Come on down!

Yuri I'm gettin ready to bump all 52 Maiden threads for an all Maiden Pinside.

I love the Police but I wouldn't want a Police themed pin, for me the music doesn't lend itself to pinball and Iron Maiden is 100% in the category of best bands ever. Metal/hard rock just works so damn well, I'm a big classical fan and I would love to see that incorporated into a pin, outer space theme with a classical soundtrack, I like it a lot.

Maiden is a dream theme for me

Just hope the video animations and artwork come from the 80 material and have the same look.

Songs.....here again nothing after fear of the dark but if not who cares we can do wonders with pinball browser.

If Lyman codes it we could have a masterpiece.

I can't believe Stern could miss the obvious and come up with an app store related game with material from 90 and 2000. But then again we are dealing with a company who likes to cut corners and pay as less as possible to get minimum licenses in themes.

Can you imagine if they come up with a game from an irrelevant era that irritates the fans. With all the people not into maiden if they insult the true fans hehehe that could be terrible for them.

80 for art, songs and videos if not you missed it

Like coming out with a game base on Al Pacino latest movie and leaving the godfather, scarface not in the game. Is that so hard to understand ?

I can imagine it only from the artist side. You know how some people only want to play the new album when you see them and throw a couple encores old shcools your way I'm sure they aren't the type but you know what I'm saying.

Depends if it has enough cowbell.

Cock of the walk indeed

Lyman isnt coding this game

Funny , all the folks who wanted to see it first
But really Already made up their mind
And get financing in place
It’s Maiden !!

I don’t understand all of the companies wanting to do band/music pins. Why not a Spaceballs? Mission Imposible? Deadpool?

I've heard of Iron Maiden, seen artwork for their Tshirt etc... But I have never willingly listened to them or don't believe I couldn't even recognize one of their songs. With that said, I know they have a good following. Everyone deserve their dream pin. And for some this will be it.

out of curiosity I skipped through their greatest hits album via youtube, I did recognize one of the songs. Liked the guitar solos.
sure everyones heard of at least one song from them... well most everyone.

Not a chance.

Maybe because music theme pinball are more party oriented and have original songs from the groups we love. Most of the movie theme have multi groups soundtrack which is way more expensive if you need to pay for more than 1 band. That's why sometime the great soundtrack is missing with movie themes. Also when I go to play on locations, mostly bars AC/DC and Metallica fit more than lotr or gotg.

Just my opinion, personaly I love all genre as long it's fun to play. All the movies you mentionned are great themes.

Loved listening to IM when I was about 11, Run to the Hills era. Grew out of listening to them not long after. I'd buy an AC/DC in terms of theme before an IM, but still not ahead of my other wishlist Sterns like TWD and ST. Wish they hadn't done a another Rock theme to be honest.

Me and my Metalhead friends stopped listening to IronMaiden after Powewrslave, Somewhere in time just didn't connect and I haven't heard anything I really liked by them since but I don't know how one could grow out of those first 5 albums, what replaced it for ya? the 90's were almost pure Death Metal for me but if Maiden and I mean "classic" Maiden came on I felt it alright, deep inside where I'm soft like a women......I've said too much.

Two words: foreign sales.

American pop culture doesn't always catch on outside of the US. So, picking a theme that isn't popular in foreign markets will hurt sales.

Well known rock bands are fairly popular pretty much everywhere.

One of those three is on the way.

Man you guys who say you’ve never heard a Maiden song or don’t like them need to listen to some songs ASAP!!

Rime Of The Ancient Mariner
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Powerslave
Children Of The Damned
22 Acacia Ave
Aces High
Phantom Of the Opera

I mean c mon those are some seriously amazing songs!!!

why? music pins are some of the best pins made to date! Metallica, guns n roses, ad/dc, aerosmith, hell even elvis is a fun game!

talk about a great vault based on his 70's stuff, leaving out the last few bloated drug years ofcourse but the songs
Polk Salad Annie
cc Rider
Big Boss man so many more.

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I’m holding out for a Michael Bolton pin.....

So I grew up in that era and I don't recall any Iron Maiden radio play. I Google IM top 10 songs - # 10 never heard it - #9 nope - #8 and # 7 they sound just like #10 - # 2 . Well I'll for sure remember #1 nope ! Stern - I think you better stop at about 250 games because that's all you'll sell .

Same; I sat down and listened to the top however many songs and had only heard one song before. I've been listening to rock radio and classics since the early 70's. Funny thing is they sound like Spinal Tap to me. Total formula music, but great artwork.

250 is pretty low for sales especially since they are popular over seas. If its a good game it will sell more than that.

Its amazing to read all these posts about guys not knowing nothing or very litte about Iron Maiden,
Ive always heard that Iron Maiden wasnt big in US but i always thought that cant be true,
I live in Europe and can say in this region they are definatly among the top like AC/DC, Metallica, Kiss & GNR, they all are in the same league.
To compare with something like Aerosmith, sure they have some nice songs, but ive never met a guy stating, Im an Aerosmith fan and they bloody rock!
So i can easily state that in Europe Iron Maiden will sell ten times more then the Aerosmith pinball did, and thats me being very nice on the Aerosmith numbers.

Not to piss anyone off, but its just so surprising to read all these posts, thereby I wanted to show another reality then from what i read on the posts from US
Take care everyone, its gonna be a great game! (I really hope)

In Canada Iron Maiden definitely had their day. They may not have got a lot of radio play but they were a staple on the power hour. Everyone could sing along to Run to the Hills, Aces High and Number of the Beast. It's not for me these days but their fans are out there and my guess is it does better than Kiss world wide.

You guys in Europe also love David Hasselhoff. Just sayin'!

We apparently love the Hoff again too, did you catch the ending credits for GOTG 2?

Sadly I made it all the way through that technicolor mess.

Ahhhhh the "Powa owa" with Michael Williams I remember it well.

I hope they don’t incorporate the song titles on the playfield like Aerosmith did, I like the art but can’t tolerate that rock opera sound. I’d replace every song and make a greatest hits of metal because the art looks like a Tales from the Crypt poster. I like the archer layout, might be a perfect game to play in a bar so when you can’t hear it you won’t mind.

Yeah, I loved when Big Juicy Mellons came to town, their singer Melony tore it up.

You guys in usa love wrestling. Just saying...

In America, only the cool kids knew about Maiden.

But in Europe or South America, Maiden is friggin' everywhere.