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Leading up to Tron the rumors were flying around like crazy. So I was wondering what the rumors for the next couple of pins were after Transformers. I know I had heard titles ranging from AC/DC, The Muppets, Star Wars, and a few others. So what will be next and do you have any hard facts from inside people or just hearsay.
 
Yeah, AC DC and avengers.

Muppets and SW seem to be just gossip :)().

But AC DC - they came on the rock radio the other day (TNT and something else, cant recall) - awesome. I was never a big fan, but how can you not like their music?? I think i would get a pin if it turns out good.
 
Always Gossip yes - but with Tron and Transformers there seemed to be more "weight" leading up to it - RGP member confirmation, occasional "i heard so and so" posts.

AC/DC has more confirmations from RGP members, as does the Avengers.

Nothing going on the other right now. Could be that they are so far out, maybe as we get closer.
 
a certain more modern music themed pin is in the future..
an icon in the music industry the past 10 years.
you will know soon enough.

a certain microsoft XBOX video game that has been huge with sequals will be pin formed as well.
 
Someone posted on RGP a rumor of Richie doing a BK3K, oh God I hope it's true, I will take out a second mortgage for that. I figure if I just keep talking about it and further circulate the rumor that it will happen....*fingers crossed :)
 
a certain more modern music themed pin is in the future..
an icon in the music industry the past 10 years.
you will know soon enough.

a certain microsoft XBOX video game that has been huge with sequals will be pin formed as well.

Not the Black Eyed Peas! No! Britney, or Timberlake, or... well the list goes on.

Music in the last ten years does not equate to a good Pinball machine.
 
Always Gossip yes - but with Tron and Transformers there seemed to be more "weight" leading up to it - RGP member confirmation, occasional "i heard so and so" posts.

AC/DC has more confirmations from RGP members, as does the Avengers.

Nothing going on the other right now. Could be that they are so far out, maybe as we get closer.
Yeah, I was referring more to the, "I hope they make <insert them here>", posts regarding Tron and TF.
 
well, any of those pop icons are better than 30 year old+ bands....that are well outdated.
if younger people will drop coin, has to be something they relate to currently.

ac/dc and stones are for the 45+ year old demo for the most part.

most people 45+ dont frequent venues with machines or are too cheap to drop coin in.
 
well, any of those pop icons are better than 30 year old+ bands....that are well outdated.
if younger people will drop coin, has to be something they relate to currently.

ac/dc and stones are for the 45+ year old demo for the most part.

most people 45+ dont frequent venues with machines or are too cheap to drop coin in.

If Stern's gonna make 4 games a year, they can't all be for the same demographic. Bars and pubs are more likely to want an AC/DC pinball than Transformers. If those two are on the factory line simultaneously, they can be sold to different types of locations.
 
I hope the Avengers pin is based on the comic instead of the movie. The film will probably be more recognizable for a few years, but it won't age as well.
 
Avengers... Borg.... THOR + Iron man + Hulk....

The game better Suck. I am in Love with my Iron man, i tagged it as never leaving. I cant have a double dose of Iron man in my line up.
 
well, any of those pop icons are better than 30 year old+ bands....that are well outdated.
if younger people will drop coin, has to be something they relate to currently.

ac/dc and stones are for the 45+ year old demo for the most part.

most people 45+ dont frequent venues with machines or are too cheap to drop coin in.

Huh? People in their late 30's to late 40's are what is driving the pinball market, thats they reason those are being made.
You didn't used to see limited edition pins at all. These are mostly going into homes and the market you're saying don't even play are exactly who is buying.

I'd love to see the actual split between home and location buyer. I'd bet 80% of the Wizard Of Oz pins go to collectors.
 
I am bummed that star wars isn't going to happen. That teaser got me so excited. I was prepared to get a part time job just so my wife wouldn't have any reason for me not to get it. Avengers would have the potential to be pretty bad ass as well though.
 
Star wars stern pin

i wouldnt be too bummed quite yet.

my guess is that the star wars pin could possibly be made in 2012 or 2013. esp with the future release of the STAR WARS movies in 3D in the theaters and then the later 3D BLURAY released movies after that.

the force is strong with this one, it still could happen :)

I am bummed that star wars isn't going to happen. That teaser got me so excited. I was prepared to get a part time job just so my wife wouldn't have any reason for me not to get it. Avengers would have the potential to be pretty bad ass as well though.
 
same goes for bars and pubs...most people who frequent regularly are well under age 45. most are 21 to 30 years old. the people 45+ are drunks who sit at the bar and are not playing pinball. once again, they are too cheap. 50 cents or higher is "too much" to them.

i buy every stern that comes out for location play and i see kids/younger players ages 8-25 play them more than anyone else. this is at several different types of venues.
the ones in the bars earn less than the ones that have younger demo.

and yes, i also bet the LE's and wiz of oz go mostly too homes...they wouldnt earn enough to justify placing them on location. even thow im puting a transformers LE on location mostly because im a pinball enthusiast and try to keep it going in the operating realm.

with all of the above being said, of course nothing is 100% either way. im just stating from all my experiences what i see and experience. im speaking on MAJORITY terms.


elvis and rolling stones are great playing machines IMO, but they have earned less than any other stern title for me anyway in the past several years, and i believe its due to a well dated theme. i also have classics from 1978- 1990 on location and even the older clientelle pass those up...too cheap....no time..whatever else excuse. they see a machine and go "wow, i use to play that in college" then walk right past it without playing.

""""If Stern's gonna make 4 games a year, they can't all be for the same demographic. Bars and pubs are more likely to want an AC/DC pinball than Transformers. If those two are on the factory line simultaneously, they can be sold to different types of locations.""""
 
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