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Offline v8racefan

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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2013, 04:47:25 PM »
Stupid kiddie theme, none of the kiddie themed pins Stern have made in recent times have sold well, a good example is Shrek only sold approx 500 units  *%*.
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2013, 07:23:32 PM »
Watch this and try to keep the smile off your face.
Bet ya can't do it.  :)

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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2013, 08:09:09 PM »
I would prefer QUEEN, doing Bohemian Rhapsody.
Queen would be a good theme.
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2013, 08:28:21 PM »
I think Muppets could be a great pinball theme, but it would probably not appeal to the public that appreciates Stern Pinball machines. Interestingly Roger Sharpe talks about the Muppets as a pinball license in Pinball Magazine No. 1...
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2013, 08:41:32 PM »
great idea,if stern only anticipate selling 100 units %.%if there lucky. *.*
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #20 on: July 16, 2013, 09:01:29 PM »
Quote from: elkor-alish on July 16, 2013, 07:23:32 PM
Watch this and try to keep the smile off your face.
Bet ya can't do it.  :)



Loved it!   @@*  @@*
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #21 on: July 16, 2013, 09:09:12 PM »
I love the MUPPETS, the world is FULL of them!
Seriously though, I personally would consider this theme as I grew up with them.
If anyone watched their latest movie they would have noticed a definite adult/grown up feel to it with some cool guest like Dave Grohl etc.etc. and some of the humour was a tad risky for kids.
Before knocking it actually rent it and see for yourself, very enjoyable IMO.
All I can say is
ANIMAL ANIMAL ANIMAL  @@*
So many great characters to work with and Jim Henson is/was a legend.


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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #22 on: July 16, 2013, 09:27:34 PM »
have the 2 old guys (hecklers) in the top left or top right corner heckling you

animal for sure and beaker


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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #23 on: July 16, 2013, 09:35:26 PM »
Quote from: v8racefan on July 16, 2013, 04:47:25 PM
Stupid kiddie theme, none of the kiddie themed pins Stern have made in recent times have sold well, a good example is Shrek only sold approx 500 units  *%*.

My understanding is that was actually limited deliberately to clear out 500+ excess blank Family Guy playfields/whitewoods Stern already had manufactured. When FG sales were lower than expected they came up with a "Limited Run" of Shrek to primarily clear inventory. This was just as Stern were heading into their 2 year sales slump.

Regarding Muppets, I do agree it is a strange idea for a theme that is for sure. Just way too niche and quirky, even for a market such as pinball.
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #24 on: July 16, 2013, 09:38:58 PM »
Quote from: swinks on July 16, 2013, 09:27:34 PM
have the 2 old guys (hecklers) in the top left or top right corner heckling you

Have to be pop up trolls that you could bash in the style of MM, swinks, (with a punchline each time you belted one with the ball).

Knowing Stern though they would just use printed decals rather than actual rubber castings of them. ;)

Statler and Waldorf, I just googled it.
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #25 on: July 16, 2013, 10:40:55 PM »
Quote from: pinsanity on July 16, 2013, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: v8racefan on July 16, 2013, 04:47:25 PM
Stupid kiddie theme, none of the kiddie themed pins Stern have made in recent times have sold well, a good example is Shrek only sold approx 500 units  *%*.

My understanding is that was actually limited deliberately to clear out 500+ excess blank Family Guy playfields/whitewoods Stern already had manufactured. When FG sales were lower than expected they came up with a "Limited Run" of Shrek to primarily clear inventory. This was just as Stern were heading into their 2 year sales slump.

Regarding Muppets, I do agree it is a strange idea for a theme that is for sure. Just way too niche and quirky, even for a market such as pinball.

I think the Muppets have had a big impact on popular culture and it may not appeal to this forum, but I reckon their general popularity would make this a good Stern pinball seller.

Here's a nice article that sums it up nicely:

http://thatwasjunk.com/2011/12/21/my-favorite-movies-8-the-muppet-moviethe-muppets/

As for Family Guy, what I'd give to see a re-run of that machine.....take my money!

Cheers!
Adam.
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #26 on: July 17, 2013, 08:59:19 AM »
I want a Scooby Doo machine.
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #27 on: July 17, 2013, 10:55:49 AM »
Quote from: Pintoxicated on July 17, 2013, 08:59:19 AM
I want a Scooby Doo machine.
me too-no brainer ^^^
BUT Muppets is pretty cool too
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #28 on: July 17, 2013, 11:58:25 AM »
I dunno ........while 98% of people would see it as a bad theme for a game, I reckon if you got Slash to stand next to it and take a photo with the machine then the game would absolutely 100% no longer be seen as an awful theme  #@#
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Re: Stern Rumour - Muppets 2014
« Reply #29 on: July 17, 2013, 12:33:40 PM »
Quote from: Wotto on July 17, 2013, 11:58:25 AM
I dunno ........while 98% of people would see it as a bad theme for a game, I reckon if you got Slash to stand next to it and take a photo with the machine then the game would absolutely 100% no longer be seen as an awful theme  #@#

Not for me, it would make it worse.
Slash.....lol
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