I want games I own and like re run because more folks should enjoy them as well. That's what this is All about.

It could be argued that the game was basically done from a layout and mechanics perspective since Austin Powers came out

As for the re-issue, I think that there simply isn't enough data out there to see if it can be rerun. So long as they don't re-run the game as a way-better LE, I'm all for it - the more, the merrier.

I wasn't going to bring that up!

I guess a re-issue would also need new music, callouts, sounds, etc. as there will also be licensing issues with all of that. So it probably does look like a bit of work. I wonder if Stern has even run the numbers to see if they should consider it.

Although with IM3 coming out maybe its time to just do a new version.

You can re-license older stuff. It's like I said, it works so long as the money is really there for it.

Oh, and don't anyone take my Austin Powers comment as a knock. Iron Man is my favorite game ever by a long shot. I liked Austin Powers quite a bit too, but IM blows it out of the water in every way.

I was just thinking it makes more sense to update it for the new movie. If they are going to have to renegotiate a license and redesign a toy, may as well update the game. But if the license renewal and redesign isn't too much, a somewhat more simple rerelease may make sense.

My IM can be had for an AC/DC Premium...

Same here! I'd also take an Avengers LE or Premium instead.

-Wes

I would entertain the thought of trading my ACDC Premium for a HUO IM. But it would take something coming back on top. That's not an even trade in my book.

Of course its not, but there's no accounting for crazy.

-Wes

Gary Stern said that Marvel doesn't like to re-license their older stuff when they have a new movie out.

There's an IM for sale over on KLOV in Michigan. I'm not sure if everyone can use this link, but here it is...

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=264681

Chris

Definitely stay away from the Classic (Costco Version)
Ironman Classic
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New redesigned MDF cabinet screwed together Ikea style - keep water away from this
No magnets

No kickback

All LED inserts

Stronger slings to compensate for lack of magnet/kickback

Easier rules

Always on Freeplay
no coin mech
no allowance for a shaker nor the back box lighting kits

I have 4 iron mongers, 2 stern modded ones and 2 packaged toys with the only difference is a few parts are modified so the legs can turn in and hands screwed in. The 2 packaged ones are around just check on ebay world and you will find them and these are my experimental toys for leds mods when I get time.

That said, the monger could easily be 3D scanned and printed in an tough abs plastic, custom painted and led chest light designed in for a new IM. The price increase could easily be covered in the cost of a 500 limited run in todays prices so that shouldn't be a deciding factor.

here is a link for a iron monger
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/grab-a-spare-iron-monger-figure-for-your-im#post-645834

IM for sale on KLOV is same as silver spinners on pinside

Got it. Sorry for the double post.

I missed this, but since it was resurrected...

He also said that Tron would never be run again.

The reasons are different for the TRON runs vs. IM re-run. TRON was an issue of not having toys and the translite being too expensive to reproduce. They found a bunch of the toys and made the decision to go with an new translite.

IM is out of license. With IM3 due out this year, you can bet that Marvel would insist on new art and characters included to re-new a license.

I'll absolutely sell you mine, everything is for sale, you just have to come up with enough crazy cash to make the deal happen ...

Honestly though, I played IM for 45 minutes last night. It's the best game ever made. I don't care if its bare bones and doesn't have drop targets and was coded by Ronnie Lopp and it's made of plastic and EVEN IF IT HAS A GIANT HOLE IN THE BOTTOM I wouldn't care because ironman will be 10k by Christmas. Jesus, did I get enough pinside drama into that last sentence or what?

-Wes

Good Luck !!! I'm Loving mine

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LOTR was out of license for a long time and it got relicensed.

I know that most people don't work with licensed stuff, but from a guy who did in one of my previous jobs, this is not nearly the issue that people make it out to be. Companies - including Marvel - allow licensors to use older things when it is prudent to do so, usually due to financial things.

This would be no different.

If IM isn't re-run, it has less to do with licensing and probably more to do with the fact there has been an outstanding run of games from Stern lately, and there is no reason to work on overcoming the few small issues on IM like a new Monger assembly when they could instead produce and sell tons of ACDC, Tron, Avengers, and whatever else.

Although IM is the flavor of the month right now, it was NOT a hit by any means when it was released amongst the collector community.

I'd say it is a little more than "flavor of the month". As more people discover it, more demand due to the overall package. FUN game.

+1. Love mine.

I love to hate mine.

Yes, the home model is awful. Full-sized Zizzle.

I mean that more as a thing to talk about. I've claimed it was the best game ever made since the day it came out. It seems like you can't go to this site though and not have five IM conversations on the front page. That's what I mean by flavor of the month. MM and AFM don't get talked about as much.

Don't forget about Judge Dredd being one of the current flavors

Man, you aren't kidding. JD and IM are all the rage.