Images of Stern's Transformers Pinball Machine
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Sep 9, 2011 at 11:59pm CDT
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Comment by YRQRM0
Sep 10, 2011
The side image designs could be cooler than those stock CG poses...but this is still pretty awesome.
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Comment by prowl123
Sep 10, 2011
Who the hell can spare 5,000 bucks to get a pinball machine?
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Comment by AshesOfPain
Sep 10, 2011
I'f only the would do a Unicron themed pinball machine. That'd be hot.
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Comment by Rated X
Sep 10, 2011
Im 35 and I never played pinball. Im not knocking anyone who does, but arent we going back a little farther than the G-Wuner's with this ??? Perhaps baby boomers ???
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Comment by Sabrblade
Sep 10, 2011
Video arcade owners? Arcade enthusiasts?prowl123 wrote:Who the hell can spare 5,000 bucks to get a pinball machine?
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Yes, yes we do. This is awesome. Wish I had 5 grand to spare.
Comment by D-340
Sep 10, 2011
BeastProwl wrote:Because we totally need transformers pinball
Yes, yes we do. This is awesome. Wish I had 5 grand to spare.
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Comment by RhA
Sep 10, 2011
In the time I worked in a hotel we had two pinball machines in the bar. I could play for free over and over again. Pinball rules and with TF-flavoring, I'd happily fire my balls in to that machine.
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Comment by AshesOfPain
Sep 11, 2011
Ima so gonna have to put one of these in my place of business, whenever it is that I actually own such.
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Comment by El Duque
Sep 20, 2011
Stern Pinball has issued the following official press release regarding their Transformers themed pinball machine. See the full press release below:
World's Only Maker of Arcade Quality Pinball Announces Newest Addition to Stern's Timeless Pinball Lineup
MELROSE PARK, Ill., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's only maker of real pinball games, announced today upcoming plans for a pinball machine based on the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. that will be available later this fall. Collectors, casual players and avid fans can all expect nothing less than an epic TRANSFORMERS adventure.
Since the birth of the franchise in 1984, the TRANSFORMERS brand has been celebrated with toys, comic books, animation, summer blockbuster movies and more. Under license from Hasbro, Stern is now proud to be adding pinball machines to the lineup. Players can expect the classic battle between the heroic OPTIMUS PRIME and the villainous MEGATRON as well as other beloved AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON characters.
"The story behind the TRANSFORMERS brand makes for a perfect translation into pinball," said Gary Stern, founder, CEO and chairman of Stern Pinball. "We're confident that the long anticipated machine will please the eyes, ears and the hands of even the most diehard TRANSFORMERS fans."
The TRANSFORMERS game continues both the Stern Pinball and the Stern family tradition of producing quality pinball machines for young and old. The company traces its lineage to Philadelphia in the 1930s when Sam Stern entered the business of operating pinball games. Stern passed his lifelong enthusiasm for the game and the business of pinball to his son Gary Stern who founded Stern Pinball. Today pinball remains one of America's favorite pastimes.
Pricing and Availability: $5699 - $7499
To learn more about The Transformers pinball machine and Stern Pinball, visit http://www.sternpinball.com.
About Stern Pinball
Stern Pinball, Inc., located just outside Chicago, Illinois, designs and manufactures arcade-quality pinball games. Stern is the only maker of full-sized, arcade quality pinball games on the planet and has released many popular games, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Shrek, Batman, Spiderman, the Simpsons Pinball Party and many more. Stern's games continue to be enjoyed by both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the globe. For more information visit http://www.sternpinball.com.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro's multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Comment by Rated X
Sep 20, 2011
Pricing and Availability: $5699 - $7499
If you ever watch Pawn Stars or American Pickers, vintage pinball machines from the 1950's and 1960's go for $1000-$2000. And those are the collectible ones. Somebody slap these guys talking about 5-7 grand for a pinball machine...
If you ever watch Pawn Stars or American Pickers, vintage pinball machines from the 1950's and 1960's go for $1000-$2000. And those are the collectible ones. Somebody slap these guys talking about 5-7 grand for a pinball machine...
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What's wrong with that? I would totally play some Transformers pinball if I saw this somewhere.
Comment by Marcdachamp
Sep 21, 2011
BeastProwl wrote:Because we totally need transformers pinball
What's wrong with that? I would totally play some Transformers pinball if I saw this somewhere.
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Comment by El Duque
Oct 8, 2011
PINBALLHEAD.com has posted a couple of demo videos of Stern's soon to be released Transformers pinball machine. Have a look at the embedded videos below.
Stern has also posted some new images showing of the machine's details.
Stern has also posted some new images showing of the machine's details.
“Megatron Vehicle Form" Rapid Fire Multiball with "Cyber" Ball Lock and Illuminated Eyes
“Optimus Prime” Target with “M.T.M.T.E." (More Than Meets The Eye) Elevating Ramp to hit target
“Bumblebee Captive" Camaro Target--captive ball accelerates car into target
“Decepticon” Laser-Cut Steel Ramp
“Ironhide” Character & Ramp
3 “Devastator” Pop Bumpers
1 “Autobot/Decepticon” Spinning Target
“All Spark Cube” Eject Hole
Color-Themed Star Posts in “Decepticon Violet” and “Autobot Crimson”
Art Themed Silk Screened “Roll Out!” Ramps
"Cybertron Zenith Orbit Shot" with electronically-controlled gate
Hi-Definition Cabinet Artwork and Decals
Traditional Coin-Op Coin Door (correct for each country)
“Autobots Vs. Decepticons” Themed Cabinet and Back Box:
"Autobot" Art on Right Side panels
"Decepticon" Art on Left Side panels
"Vector Sigma Data Track" QR Code
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Comment by Blackstreak
Oct 8, 2011
Imagine having one of those in your own living room. That would be slick.
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Comment by AshesOfPain
Oct 8, 2011
Those vids make me want one. like NOW. Or at least for it to appear in one of my local bars. I'd feed it all my quarters. Heck Seibertron could even host a you-tube based pin-ball competition.
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You honestly have NO idea what you're talking about. No company bases their prices on vintage crap at a pawn store. $5000-6000 is generally a common price for factory new Pinball machines, with LE editions(the $7500 price) running in that area:
http://www.bmigaming.com/games-pinball-new.htm
I owned a Pinball machine in my basement for 10 years, and while it's cool to be able to say "yeah, I own a pinball machine", it was rarely touched and spent the majority of its time turned off.
Comment by Midnight_Fox
Oct 8, 2011
Rated X wrote:Pricing and Availability: $5699 - $7499
If you ever watch Pawn Stars or American Pickers, vintage pinball machines from the 1950's and 1960's go for $1000-$2000. And those are the collectible ones. Somebody slap these guys talking about 5-7 grand for a pinball machine...
You honestly have NO idea what you're talking about. No company bases their prices on vintage crap at a pawn store. $5000-6000 is generally a common price for factory new Pinball machines, with LE editions(the $7500 price) running in that area:
http://www.bmigaming.com/games-pinball-new.htm
I owned a Pinball machine in my basement for 10 years, and while it's cool to be able to say "yeah, I own a pinball machine", it was rarely touched and spent the majority of its time turned off.
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So you are implying from a collector’s point of view, that in the long term a pinball machine is a wasted investment in both value and usefulness?
As far as the price of new pinball machines, I think I can find a better investment for $7,500 on a retro item. I’m thinking something that has 4 wheels instead of 4 legs.
Comment by Rated X
Oct 8, 2011
Midnight_Fox wrote:Rated X wrote:Pricing and Availability: $5699 - $7499
If you ever watch Pawn Stars or American Pickers, vintage pinball machines from the 1950's and 1960's go for $1000-$2000. And those are the collectible ones. Somebody slap these guys talking about 5-7 grand for a pinball machine...
You honestly have NO idea what you're talking about. No company bases their prices on vintage crap at a pawn store. $5000-6000 is generally a common price for factory new Pinball machines, with LE editions(the $7500 price) running in that area:
http://www.bmigaming.com/games-pinball-new.htm
I owned a Pinball machine in my basement for 10 years, and while it's cool to be able to say "yeah, I own a pinball machine", it was rarely touched and spent the majority of its time turned off.
So you are implying from a collector’s point of view, that in the long term a pinball machine is a wasted investment in both value and usefulness?
As far as the price of new pinball machines, I think I can find a better investment for $7,500 on a retro item. I’m thinking something that has 4 wheels instead of 4 legs.
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Comment by cannonfodder4000
Oct 8, 2011
For the price it's going for, you'd expect them to sculpt their own Transformers, not just reuse the ones you can buy a shelf right now. 
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I'm not implying anything. Pinball machines aren't an investment as a collector's item, as they depreciate over time much like a car(and like a car, they take a decent amount of maintenance to keep in top shape). Mine cost $3000-4000 new and we sold it for $1500. I might have gotten $2000 IF I'd kept the chipboard up to date(after about 5 years, it didn't always start up properly) OR if my machine had been tied to a licensed property(it was a generic "King Arthur and Camelot" themed machine). Without knowing how to service one yourself, they're not worth buying as that sort of investment.
Pinball machines only work as an investment if they're being used as a coin trap. Private pinball owners aren't buying them to re-sell later, they're buying to play for free.
Comment by Midnight_Fox
Oct 8, 2011
Rated X wrote:
So you are implying from a collector’s point of view, that in the long term a pinball machine is a wasted investment in both value and usefulness?
I'm not implying anything. Pinball machines aren't an investment as a collector's item, as they depreciate over time much like a car(and like a car, they take a decent amount of maintenance to keep in top shape). Mine cost $3000-4000 new and we sold it for $1500. I might have gotten $2000 IF I'd kept the chipboard up to date(after about 5 years, it didn't always start up properly) OR if my machine had been tied to a licensed property(it was a generic "King Arthur and Camelot" themed machine). Without knowing how to service one yourself, they're not worth buying as that sort of investment.
Pinball machines only work as an investment if they're being used as a coin trap. Private pinball owners aren't buying them to re-sell later, they're buying to play for free.
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Comment by joevill
Oct 8, 2011
My all time favorite pinball game has to be the Adams Family. This looks cool though. I cannot wait to play it.
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Comment by Supreme Convoy
Oct 8, 2011
Oh man. That's amazing looking.
