X-Men (LE)
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Quoted from AkumaZeto:Because they have to recoup the cost of the investment in programming the tech and getting new boards made.
It will cost more.. how much who knows. I guessed pro's would go up 300. So Distro cost would now be 4100 instead of 3800
Distro Cost Already went up a while ago.. Hasnt been 3800 for quite a while.
Quoted from mummite:pmWolf said:I also really like the Stern IJ
I do 2! its one of my wife's favorite games and when people come over to player everyone loves that game. Maybe not the best rules, but it is fun to play
Sterns IJ is fun, but to easy to master.. Not nearly deep enough of a pinball
Quoted from pmWolf:Is it possible that they just ran one of the LE's with "regular" trim...because the powdercoated ones weren't ready yet, or something?
Pete
I agree... Because there is no flipper protectors.. or this is a mock up of a pro.
Quoted from Shapeshifter:chocky909 said:What details of the LEs are known? I thought it was all conjecture at this point?
300 Bad guys
300 Good guys
Thats not Set yet..
Quoted from Gexchange:Spinning disk looks like the Rumored Magnetic spinner such as Twister had.. That other part to the left of it sure does look like a subway to me though.
Look at it further its metal (Duh magneto) why would a subway be Metal... Big Giant Ramp?
Quoted from levcrush:I was away from pinball during TRON LE, Transformers LE, and AC/DC LE releases, but the hype for this one sounds pretty crazy! Is this how they all were? Or is this one special? Xmen LE might sell out in record time!
Sure looking like it will.. My phone has been INSANE all day. It's 9:43 and I'm Still in the office working!
Quoted from mnpinball:pmWolf said:Is it possible it is a myst-multiball type of path, or would that look a lot different on a CAD?
I keep hearing that there are a TON of toys that are "ball interactive."
Spinning Disc Magnet would be one.
Raising Trolls (Sentinels) would be two and three (if you are generous with counting).
Something that connects the ramp (?) Four?
That path in the CAD? Is it something that interacts?
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Spinning disc/magnet
2nd Stationary magnet
2 pop up Nightcrawlers
Captive ball raising scoop
Moving 3rd ramp
Upper center ball lock (in the CAD show 4 balls held)
And a surprise or 2 (Wolverine toy ?)
Humm Moving 3rd ramp? This sounds interesting got more details on that?
Quoted from Donnyman:NimblePin said:I'm going to try some reverse psychology on Gary. If I show pics of Vodka maybe he'll show pics of X-Men! Well, that- or possibly his balls...
It's worth a shot! (crosses fingers)
"No balls no balls no balls..."
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If you guys shop Costco the kirkland vodka is really gray goose, I swear they told me in orientation and if you do your own research
Gary is a Stoli Guy.. Grey goose gets you no favors.. Dont ask me how I know 
Quoted from pmWolf:I've been hearing that they are going to 250 a piece, instead of 300. I've heard it from more than one source...but I don't know if it is just misinformation that is being spread.
Any truth to the 250-per-LE? We've been hearing 300 all along...
I'm in for a Hero version. I'm still not sure why they'd go for an "Evil" version. My assumption is that there are an awful lot more "X-Men" fans than "Brotherhood of Evil Mutants" fans.
Pete
I don't believe 300 of each is correct.....
Quoted from ChadNC:Gexchange said:pmWolf said:I've been hearing that they are going to 250 a piece, instead of 300. I've heard it from more than one source...but I don't know if it is just misinformation that is being spread.
Any truth to the 250-per-LE? We've been hearing 300 all along...
I'm in for a Hero version. I'm still not sure why they'd go for an "Evil" version. My assumption is that there are an awful lot more "X-Men" fans than "Brotherhood of Evil Mutants" fans.
Pete
I don't believe 300 of each is correct.....
Less?
Less Is what I understand.. Don't want to post because I'm not sure its public yet.
Quoted from GAP:Can this thread get to 2000 posts? That's the questions.
My Bet is after the Announcement YES
Quoted from pmWolf:SealClubber said:Not if I can help it. Closing it down.
That would be the most evil move ever.
=)
If He did that I would only allow him to order the Evil Version =)
Quoted from Drano:Gexchange said:I think I'm Finally catching up on Orders and PM's What a 3 day period!!!
If you got any questions feel free to PM meI guess Stern didn't want you to have much of a weekend by releasing that video on Friday JJ!
Must have been crazy
Ya.. But a good crazy. I was in my office until past midnight last night and was still talking to guys on the phone on my way home! I'm Digging out now though!
Quoted from gambit3113:I foresee people selling their rights to the Wolverine LE and switching to the Magneto LE. The sales numbers between the two so far are VERY disparate, from the people in the know I have spoken with.
I think this will balance when the art work comes out.. Disclaimer I don't know anything you guys don't!
Quoted from SealClubber:I would rather there be no video mode. Most just aren't fun after the first couple of times.
Hey Sealclubber.. your wife called, she really wants an X-Men LE =)
Quoted from OTTOgd:pinball_customs said:I think you're missing the point.. my point is, Stern won't magically release a Premium a few years from now on any pin. There'd be too much anger and red tape involved. So don't get your hopes up
I'm not missing the point. Business is business and if Stern needs/wants money, I'm sure he would rather ruffle a few feathers and make the investors happy. If he announced Premiums now, he might risk losing the LE sales/profit boost.
What red tape? Stern makes pinball machines. If GS initially promises 500 LE numbered editions with real glass, coloured trim, etc. then that's great! They're special and always will be!
... but I don't see why the next batch couldn't have the same popping Nightcrawlers, spinning magno-disc, or whatever else is speculated, but with a translite and basics at the very least, if the customer-base demands it. It's an assumption, but I don't think IM Classic or Costco Batman sold very well, which the speculated XM Pro sounds like. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
Yes, I've convinced myself not to buy into the hype with high hopes that there will be a 'Pro Plus' re-run of sorts. If not, too bad for me and I'll only have opportunities to play X-men during TOPL.org league nights or at Playdium or the Playdium store, and stuck with $6800 in my pocket.
Iron Man Classic and Costco Batman were a very different animal. Crapper Cab, Non Coin Op, Very Stripped down. Pro is what a Pro has always been.. A Pinball for Coin-op, LE is more for Collectors and Enthusiasts. Go back and look at 24, CSI, Iron Man.... the XM pro has just as many features, but its over shadowed by the AMAZING LE versions.
Quoted from asnatlas:From Stern FB page:
2 hours ago via mobile
Shooting photos.
Ive been F5'ing both of there pages for hours.. COMMON
Quoted from Av8:Are ramps metal? Give up on the premium guys.
In the Video is sure looks like that long one is. I suspect this is the moving one we have heard about
ITS PUBLIC!!! http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/-stern-x-men-pinball-official-release
WOOHOOOOO!
Quoted from pmWolf:My perfect cabinet would have:
The Pro head.
The Pro Translite
The Wolverine Right Lower Cabinet
The Magneto Left Lower cabinet (Or the right...but flipped to the left).
The Pro front.
The Wolverine Blue Trim.
Since Stern is now using Decals.. You could do this. Order all the parts you want and re do the Cab.
Quoted from TigerLaw:Are they selling the decals separatly? What about the backglass? Thanks JJ!
I Know I can order a Pro Translight/backglass assm. Didn't think about the LE Decals so I would have to find out.. Guessing it won't be super easy. The LE Backglasses will be a big NO they are very protective of those as they should be.
Quoted from Donnyman:LMAO I love the looks sound and all of TOTAN but im an X-Men and Wolverine fan 1st, he was always my Avatar since 2005. I dont know if Stern made a bet saying "I bet I can get Donny to sell his Totan with all thoes fancy and rare mods and poooof.
Yep... Because of you I owe Gary a Bottle Of Stoli! I told him NO way he loves his H.E.R TOTAN
Quoted from pmWolf:Anyone know if the factory is pumping these things out yet, or are they working on something else?
Nope Still Making AC/DC Last I heard. End of the Month Production Starts
Quoted from RC_like_the_cola:Good catch. That had better be an export.
I'm thinking they are building the ones for over seas right now.
Quoted from sd_tom:Yeah thinking a little red in the dmd breaks it up now.
So JJ, any ship date updates?
Yes.. Sounds Like PRODUCTION of LE's for Domestic will start 7/5 so a few might ship on the 6th, but really expect shipments to start 7/11. They expect to be done with production by the end of the first week in Aug.
Quoted from ant68:I have about 100 emails from you with the same photos , better check your end out . I got about 30 of the same email today .
Sounds like an Email Server Issue, probably on his side.
Quoted from TigerLaw:Last week JJ said we should wait a week before ordering our shaker motors, but did not say why that was. Has this reason been revealed?
Not Yet.. I Even Emailed Stern Regarding it today.
Quoted from Cobray:Well, this should be tomorrow or Friday then!
Can any of the distributors chime in on how this works? Will Stern notify them on the same day or a day before they start shipping their orders? I would guess that by now all of the distributors would have all the machines completely paid for?
Usualy A day or two before they ship we get a weekly allotment, Ive already sent an email asking this morning but so far not answers
Quoted from musketd:Here I am guys I have been very quiet for awhile, but I must say I am very impressed with what I see in the video so far; you heard it here first I am unboxing my wolvy le ")
DEREK
big bash in sunbury this saturday too; get ready for musketfest
Proof Or I call BS
Quoted from TigerLaw:Sweet. I guess I need to figure out what to do about the shaker. Was it a group discount JJ was talking about for pre-orders?
It Something Stern is talking about doing. We all should start hearing more about it Wednesday. I don't want to say anything else other then Something might happen.
Quoted from charles4400:I'm wondering if Stern will first send out to Distributors first or start drop shipping them first.
Mine will be drop shipped.
How did they do this on previous runs?
Thats up to the Distributor, you generly get an allocation each week based on the number you have ordered, and how early they ordered em.
Quoted from AkumaZeto:JJ why not just email Terry at PBL and purpose a large group buy? He is out till the 12th though.
They all get the same pricing on parts as we do from Stern. So unless hes found another manufacture of shaker's There is no extra room in them.
Quoted from DCfoodfreak:Did you get the tracking number email?
I was told mine would ship today or tomorrow but I am still waiting on the official email. Although I got the email for my Modded up custom Tron so its going to be a crazy week in my basement : )
Your is shipping today, Tracking number tomorrow
Quoted from DCfoodfreak:LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Thanks
p.s. I picked the right distributor ; )
If the numbers come in tonight, I will try and get them send out tonight as well.. 50/50 if they will come in tonight or tomorrow morning but all are set for pickup.. (I would guess most have already been picked up already infact)
WOOOHOOO! I got it done!
Game Exchange Of Colorado Shaker Motor kit for Stern Pinballs Special! $175 Shipped FREE to Cont USA!
Full Shaker Kit Compatible with the below games
Elvis
Elvis Gold Edition
Spider-Man/Black Spider-Man
Indiana Jones
Batman/The Dark Knight
CSI
24
LOTR LE
NBA
Big Buck Hunter Pro
Iron Man Pro
Avatar
Avatar LE
Rolling Stones Pro
Rolling Stones LE
TRON Pro
TRON LE
Transformers Pro
Transformers Combo LE
Transformers Decepticon LE
Transformers Autobot LE
AC/DC Pro
AC/DC Premium
AC/DC Back In Black
AC/DC Let There Be Rock
We believe X-men, We are told its wired for it, Checking on Software to be sure first before I bet my life on it.
Kit includes:
Shaker motor with mounting bracket and wiring harness.
PCB board
Hard plastic cover
Mounting hardware
Cable ties
Cabinet Harness
Instruction sheet
Mounting template
Quoted from RobT:Great deal, but I'm astonished that we aren't even sure that XM will support a shaker!!
I believe it will, I just don't want to promise something I don't know my self to be a fact.
Quoted from charles4400:Are these the same as the 'Revision B' Shakers?
yes
Quoted from gambit3113:I am going to pick my Wolverine up at the hub at 3PM today. Screw waiting around for delivery.
Lol Can't Wait?
Quoted from RobT:They look *exactly* like Cointakers to me.
Found em! Yep under double led's I had never seen them there!
Glad to see they are using a good quality source
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