I've swapped the left post on iceman and the right post on the left ramp with a metal WMS post and a blue cliffy post sleeve. This has helped these shots feel nice and satisfying.

I've also adjusted the right orbit ball guide so that the ball nicely rolls down the flipper instead of just in front of it. This has made a huge change in my ball times and my enjoyment of this game.

Totally dig it. Bring on Deadpool!

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I like my X-Men pro way more than Tron and there are plenty of Trons in our league to play. Tron does have better audio and the LE definitely has a better light show.

I guess i like games where you can choose different ways to play. With X-Men you can make whatever shots you want to start that hero, choose villians, go for combos, multiball whatever. Tron seems to have a more system 11 style ruleset where it's more simplistic.

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any update on the xmen sound project?

has anyone done any mods on the large center insert?

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what killed it?

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Keep it. I really dig the Pro. I can't wait for the captive ball mod as that will help the xavier and beast shots to help the game flow like butter.

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It would be cool we could impart the traveler ball's motion into movement that could be used to move a figure on top of the assembly. Though it could make it even harder to start weapon X .

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something has to be amiss with the lock switches in magneto. make sure that the ball sits nicely on the gate mech and that the switches register correctly. I had to make the 1st switch more sensitive as it was pushing the ball too far to the right which caused a lot of lock problems.

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Any thoughts as to what is the best wolverine replacement with the captive ball mod?

The bank looks ok, wondering if there is something better.

Thanks,

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the bank is about the same size as the original figure. the paperweight is the best option i found but seems very brittle. source: i bought both.

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I've just installed the mezelmods bracket and modded the wolverine paperweight to fit in the game.

here is what i've found and my suggestions (typing this up very quiclky with limited time):

1) the posts that come in the mezelmod kit are too short and thin for the playfield and will not be able to be nutted correctly from the bottom. I swapped these out for #8 rubber posts and hammered these in from the top side (rock solid). I also had to drill out the base plate so that it could fit over the larger post thickness.

2) you can use titan rubber posts on the front 2 posts and the thinner black supplied posts on the back 2 posts and everything works fine.

3) If i take the bracket out again i will change how the switch is mounted. there is not enough length in the screws to mount it properly. i will switch the screws out for longer #6 machine screws and a threaded backing plate so that the switch can be removed without having to drop the pop bumper bracket.

4) i switched the leaves of the switch around so that the outside (towards the pop bumper) switch gets pressure from the inner tensioning leaf. the way the switch is shipped is more for a NC (normally closed) switch.

5) i took the wolverine bust and sawed him off where he meets the base. i then drilled a hole up through the middle of the figure and hogged the bottom out a bit to fit over a #6 nut. i then drilled a hole in the center of the 3d printed top piece that fits over the captive ball, pushed a #6 2" threaded screw through the hole and secured it with a locktited #6 nut. The wolverine figure was tapped and then threaded onto the rod.

I worry about the longevity of the bust as it's made from a non-flexible chaulky plaster like material. if it gets a good ball hit it will break. i will make a plastic piece to go on top of the base to help prevent balls popping up from the captive ball.

The sensitivity of the captive ball is awesome on mine and i can get wolverine hits from the upper flipper (difficult, but possible) and off center shots no problem.

I didnt have a ton of time for game play last night but in quick practice it feels awesome and the xavier shot is a nice solid shot instead of the frustrating mess it was before. hopefully will have more time for play tonight.

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you're missing the piece that says black bird that mounts under the top piece with spacers. i'm not near my machine but can take a pic later.

i like the figure, would be great to have one molded from the bust out of plastic that would be more durable. it's too bad that the marvel/sony xmen toy war is going on and they aren't making any good wolverine action figures.

anyone want to make a plastic molded version of this and paint it? i would definitely be a buyer

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Here are some pictures from my phone without flash and my battery was dying. I'm spending some time enjoying being able to see the shots now the giant blue and yellow torso is gone.

Here's the view from the top side.
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Bracket from bottom

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Different post lengths. The kit posts are in the middle. These fit in the hole loose and would have just come out of the plastic base plate over time. The thicker longer posts are the way to go and will limit everything moving around.

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Bonus black bird mod with flex purple bulb from pinball life. I spun the black socket around and bent the leads around to each side. Looks great without looking at the exposed bulb
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Any word if a color DMD will be available? This would be a no brainer insta-purchase for me.

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i'm glad i could out-source part of your game room

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I will have an xmen pro for sale at patz tomorrow.