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Title: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: GORGAR 1 on January 26, 2014, 09:36:34 AM
Photos taken from Pinside :-)

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Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Redback on January 26, 2014, 09:43:27 AM
Nice,

Thanks for sharing,

Red
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 26, 2014, 09:59:35 AM
I like some features but not totally wowing me…. look forward to some better layout pics and video

here is a early rendering and a side profile pic at the show
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: pinnies4me on January 26, 2014, 10:01:49 AM
Thanks for the pics, been keen to see what they came up with for this game.

Is this a single version game, or are they doing the premium and cheaper versions? If so, which is this?

The Mustang is one of only two Fords that have done it for me (GT40 being the other).... I wonder if this one will sell well?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: GORGAR 1 on January 26, 2014, 10:05:34 AM
Nice,

Thanks for sharing,

Red

No problem this is from the Ford website since taken down they posted to early whoops.

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Title: Re: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: MartyJ on January 26, 2014, 10:08:44 AM
I hope it's not a photoshop monster again....
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 26, 2014, 01:03:15 PM
I am SOLD. This machine is coming to my house even if I have to sell the furniture.lol
It must be the Pro model, cause USA pricing listed is $4995 which is PRO costing.

I am a FORD man thru n thru, n I have owned n driven a FORD everyday since I got my licence 28 years ago.

If FORD USA puts them in their dealerships, and FORD fans n pinball fans get behind this pinball model, and AMD Australia trys to do something with FORD Australia, machines into dealerships as well (Mustang models arriving here late 2014/early 2015 to replace XR8 and FPV models, n Ford fans n dealerships around the world also take them into dealerships, this could be Sterns biggest selling title ever.

Ford has a massive customer base. Imagine Ford employees at the Ford factories in Canada n the USA wanting one, various execs from FORD wanting one, machines in FORD buildings n lunch rooms, the numbers of sales could be massive.

This is a great model to promote pinball again world wide.

Just reading the game rules on the USA Merchandise website SOLD me. Those rules n play features are magnificent to a car enthusiast.
Will look great next to my Viper Night Drivin and anyone who has a High Speed Pinny of the various editions.

I Like the fact you can chose music from 4 decades as well. That's also a winner of a idea.

Thank you for sharing the links guys.  ^^^
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on January 26, 2014, 01:06:41 PM
I guess you either like the Stern " recipe" or you don't.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 26, 2014, 01:19:49 PM
After buying 3 BNIB Sterns (and having almost every Sega Gary Stern manufactured) I love the recipe. A Stern or a Sega has NEVER let me down.
Tons of fun n well thought out games n rules etc.

Yes, Avatar n Transformers were bad cost cutters, but everything else has been excellent in my opinion.

I like all the old stuff (any brand) late eighties to late 90's pinnys as well. Hence the 40 plus machines I am addicted to n own. Even my 1978 model Phoenix is well cherished. These dam things get into your blood n they just never let you go. Pinball isn't a hobby,lol, its an addiction.

Oneday, women around the world, will talk the medical fraternity into saying n believing, husbands have "Pinball-idis".
An acute or chronic ailment of the wallet n mind involving an item described as a pinball machine.lol

I think most of us have the disease.lol
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Freiherr on January 26, 2014, 01:57:45 PM

I think most of us have the disease.lol

Incurable
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: tonyt on January 26, 2014, 02:06:42 PM
I see some similiarites with  the Corvette pinball
Title: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: GORGAR 1 on January 26, 2014, 02:11:47 PM
I love the big Mustang picture just above the flippers with the Ford mystery insert! And the 3 lanes on the left side it looks like one leads to the ramp that lowers and lifts. It's growing on me can't wait for a video and I agree Sterns cooking with the correct recipe book :-) car themes band themes and super hero themes money must be pouring in oh and it does help when the main competition has serous problems.

Peter
Title: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: GORGAR 1 on January 26, 2014, 02:18:08 PM
There's some video on Facebook :-) hope this link works.


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=460012930765410
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Freiherr on January 26, 2014, 02:19:10 PM
Needs a quality badge on the backbox similar to:
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 26, 2014, 02:27:53 PM
all we need is a pin hauling mustang station wagon (that could actually fit a pin in it) like this photo shopped concept
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 26, 2014, 02:31:54 PM
There's some video on Facebook :-) hope this link works.


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=460012930765410

gives you the feeling that you are sitting in your car next to the Bathurst 1000 track in a paddock (with the horse neying) with the Sunday cruise music on, definitely a little different
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 26, 2014, 05:24:09 PM
non facebook video
utoplay=1&rel=0
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 26, 2014, 07:40:49 PM
I would like to see a FORD badge on each side of the headbox or on the headbox metal hinges, one on the coindoor, and one on the top of the dmd display panel.

U can buy many different sizes n types from FORD that have a sticky backing and are shiny n half a centimetre thick (badge not sticker) and I reckon this blue Ford logo would make the pinball machine pop with that glossy FORD badge. I will add some to my machine to finish it off beautifully.

I know Ford has allowed the advertising n cellerbration of the Mustang brand, but I thought Ford themselves would have wanted their Ford logo on the machine themselves in more places. You can see a Ford badge/emblem from 30 metres away. Definitely a cheap accessory/mod I will be doing.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 26, 2014, 08:02:26 PM
Can someone photo shop a FORD blue n white badge onto the pinballs headbox hinges n coindoor n dmd display top middle ?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 26, 2014, 08:25:20 PM
it's got the mustang emblem above the dmd
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 26, 2014, 08:31:55 PM
ok, have to put the ford emblem top dead centre of the translite glass then, plus coindoor n hinges etc (or wherever it looks good when machine turns up so to speak).

still think it needs the blue ford oval in a few places for sure to give it that extra zing n make it pop from a distance....chrome legs n a small blue oval placed correctly/right position ?? so many cool mods n topper ideas for this machine.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 26, 2014, 08:44:21 PM
found a site for neon topper ideas etc. just a very quick look.

prefer blue n white colour neon but the reddy colour neon does match machine colour very well

http://jerseygaspumps.tripod.com/neon.html

many ideas to see here.....probably better newer products out there on many Ford supplier sites for peoples garages or games rooms or bars already ?

Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 26, 2014, 09:50:28 PM
interesting thing is if you check out the actual 2014 Mustang there is no Ford logo anywhere (that I can see) - has the Mustang name, the Horse, 5.0 and for the Cobra versions has Shelby and the Cobra snake. Dare say the LE will be a Blue and white machine with Shelby and a Cobra emblem.

http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on January 27, 2014, 01:49:27 AM
That's a pretty big topper... I could knock a few of these out scaled down to suit the machine no problems
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 27, 2014, 08:03:18 AM
A few people have said that their mates who don't have pins went to the car show to look at cars and they ended playing the pin, enjoyed it and that they would be tempted in getting one.

So from the perspective of getting new people into pinball it is probably a good move by Stern.


a photo of the other side.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 27, 2014, 11:49:26 AM
That's a pretty big topper... I could knock a few of these out scaled down to suit the machine no problems

Gav, I was going to suggest Gav be a person to do this topper design/work/products for pinheads who like toppers etc, cause you have the experience of making U Beaut custom anything in neon etc. Prefer to spend my money with a member than a USA company.

Swinksy, u are correct, no Ford badges, that is just so weird n doesn't make sense.
I wonder if Ford Australia will have them (Ford logos/emblem/badges) added ?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 27, 2014, 01:05:01 PM

Swinksy, u are correct, no Ford badges, that is just so weird n doesn't make sense.


I must say I was surprised myself, maybe they didn't want to add blue to the cabinet with all that red...
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 27, 2014, 01:11:55 PM
just some numbers for thought, Rotordave from NZ wrote on pinside and when you stop and think about, you can see Stern are onto something even if many sales aren't made to pinheads. Then you think of the dealers that put one in their showroom and staff play them and they then create some new pinheads.

"Well actually, if every Ford dealer in the WORLD bought one ...

11,500 dealers x $4000 cost price = $46,000,000 for Stern.

There's some potential for you 

rd."
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 29, 2014, 08:25:58 AM
here is another pic of the playfield, didn't realise it had a CFTBL style whirlpool ramp
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Cow Corner on January 29, 2014, 09:57:37 AM
So I wonder what is the verdict among all the  !!@ petrol heads out there. Is it a winner or just another pos?
Sure looks like another pos to me, fark that cab art is shite and the current video don't help it one bit.
Plank!
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: oldskool1969 on January 29, 2014, 10:33:39 AM
here is another pic of the playfield, didn't realise it had a CFTBL style whirlpool ramp
Be nice with the tilt set OFF and give her a shake like the ol' CFTBL and crank up some serious points.
Is that a FORD badge right in front of the flippers?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Slash on January 29, 2014, 11:35:01 AM
Personally I think the cabinet art looks terrible, it looks like a pasty red smudge.  I haven't seen any really good shots of the playfield to see that and the quality of the artwork and design clearly, but from what I can see it doesn't really impress me either.  Maybe it play really good tho.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 29, 2014, 11:40:55 AM
there is also concern that in the US that this machine will only be sold through Ford dealers, bye bye sales and what happens with services. That could be a real bad move.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on January 29, 2014, 12:23:47 PM
I sent a email about this question, n machine sold as per normal thru all Stern dealers worldwide, same with AMD in Australia, as well as thru FORD USA.

Also, got a email back saying cabinet art wasn't finished or committed yet on the 3 different models. Pro one at show was a proto-type early rendering. Many more surprises ahead apparently.

Early days, I think you will find the tweaks n the final touches will make this a beauty. In person, the artwork on all Sterns seems to be much better in person than in photos. Avengers n X Men were good examples of this. Even ACDC looked better in person than net pictures.

I am hoping to receive a few pics of the Premium n LE model directly from my friend/contact at Stern. Will post when they arrive.

The spiral ramp like on bugs bunny or CFTBL is designed to represent doing donuts in your car. Awesome.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on January 29, 2014, 08:13:25 PM
Personally I think the cabinet art looks terrible, it looks like a pasty red smudge.  I haven't seen any really good shots of the playfield to see that and the quality of the artwork and design clearly, but from what I can see it doesn't really impress me either.  Maybe it play really good tho.

Playfield colours remind me of Rolling Stones.. im not a big fan of  late model Stern artwork
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: pinball god on January 29, 2014, 10:22:51 PM
Nope looks ordinary to me. Can you guys who like it maybe list what's new/creative on this? Looks to me like a plain looking game and the pf artwork is less than inspiring. Please don't list because its about ford that adds to its appeal, I'm interested in the pinball appeal aspect. I'd like a Linda Lovelace pinball but if it looks and plays like a piece of crap with the same old targets and ramps, what's the point. I'm not having a go a stern here I'm just not seeing the hype in this but am willing to listen.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Wotto on January 29, 2014, 10:40:20 PM
Appears average I have to say AND is a niche/closed shop title from the get go.

Can you imagine ONE Aussie 'I am a holden man" EVER buying this game and allowing it in his home - nope
So there is some potential customers killed off immediately.
Add to that people that dont want 'car' themed pinball and the fact it looks very ordinary.

Sorry, I have supported the last few Stern games well, and like them ( XM, AV and MET ) - but not this thing.
Doesnt appeal to me personally in any way.
But thats just me.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: GORGAR 1 on January 29, 2014, 10:50:49 PM
Appears average I have to say AND is a niche/closed shop title from the get go.

Can you imagine ONE Aussie 'I am a holden man" EVER buying this game and allowing it in his home - nope
So there is some potential customers killed off immediately.
Add to that people that dont want 'car' themed pinball and the fact it looks very ordinary.

Sorry, I have supported the last few Stern games well, and like them ( XM, AV and MET ) - but not this thing.
Doesnt appeal to me personally in any way.
But thats just me.

I must admit it does look plain but I'd need to play it first to make my final judgment :-) I was going to wait for it but decided at the last minute to buy a STLE instead and I'm glad I did :-) hopefully a few make it here and I'll get a chance to play or grab a second hand one down the track.

Peter
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: pinball god on January 29, 2014, 11:02:06 PM
Appears average I have to say AND is a niche/closed shop title from the get go.

Can you imagine ONE Aussie 'I am a holden man" EVER buying this game and allowing it in his home - nope
So there is some potential customers killed off immediately.
Add to that people that dont want 'car' themed pinball and the fact it looks very ordinary.

Sorry, I have supported the last few Stern games well, and like them ( XM, AV and MET ) - but not this thing.
Doesnt appeal to me personally in any way.
But thats just me.

I must admit it does look plain but I'd need to play it first to make my final judgment :-) I was going to wait for it but decided at the last minute to buy a STLE instead and I'm glad I did :-) hopefully a few make it here and I'll get a chance to play or grab a second hand one down the track.

Peter
I think you made the right choice there mate. I too look forward to a game to make a final comment on any game. Anything less is really speculation.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 30, 2014, 06:48:28 AM
a US guy who is a Ford empolyee posted this:

"Got this in my inbox this morning as I was a Ford employee.
Retail $6800 Pro
My dealer cost shipping included is $5295

http://www.fordcollection.com/Product/1121442-00"


Wonder how much the Pro's will be in Aus………..
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Freiherr on January 30, 2014, 10:37:13 AM
With those US prices, don't expect a lot of change from $8950 for AUS Pro.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Cow Corner on January 30, 2014, 10:53:14 AM
With those US prices, don't expect a lot of change from $8950 for AUS Pro.

Wow, if that is the case I can't see amd selling too many over here.
7k for a nib pro at the moment is highway robbery but the best part of 9k would be nothing short of INSANE and a blatant cash grab by Stern and AMD.



Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Strangeways on January 30, 2014, 11:01:02 AM
I really hope it is proto - especially from the art package point of view. It would be a huge step backwards if it was photoshop crap all over again. Although I can understand cost cutting to non pinball fan sales to Ford reps. Pinball fans that have watched Stern's standard rise in leaps and bounds won't fall for another "Rolling Stones" standard package.

I'm waiting for pictures of the release game, rather than writing the game off, but I hope it is a dramatic change from what we see already.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 30, 2014, 11:19:34 AM
this what a Ford employee sees
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on January 31, 2014, 07:13:20 PM
another photo of what might be a few proto's heading to possibly a car show. the art on the lhs one looks to have the car facing the rear of the cabinet, different colour cars and maybe a blue trim on the lhs (hard to tell)
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Pintoxicated on January 31, 2014, 11:54:07 PM
From what I can see thus far it does absolutely nothing for me.  I would have thought a Ford machine must be white and blue irrespective of model.  The pics thus far look like a fairly major step backwards as far as artwork goes.

How can they get some machines so right and others so horribly wrong.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on February 01, 2014, 01:39:57 AM
From what I can see thus far it does absolutely nothing for me.  I would have thought a Ford machine must be white and blue irrespective of model.  The pics thus far look like a fairly major step backwards as far as artwork goes.

How can they get some machines so right and others so horribly wrong.

My guess is that every now and again they make a machine out of all the bits they've got left over... there is no colour scheme on the PF, its a mish mash of all colours in lurid tones. Yellow inserts, red throughout.. yellow car.
There isn't anything FORD about it, there isn't anything MUSTANG about it.. it could be any machine really.
Its a bits and bobs machine.. a bitser with a licence slapped on the top. Unfortunately, the licence doesn't do anything to tie it all together, in fact it does quite the opposite.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Freiherr on February 01, 2014, 08:18:26 AM
From what I can see thus far it does absolutely nothing for me.  I would have thought a Ford machine must be white and blue irrespective of model.  The pics thus far look like a fairly major step backwards as far as artwork goes.

How can they get some machines so right and others so horribly wrong.

My guess is that every now and again they make a machine out of all the bits they've got left over... there is no colour scheme on the PF, its a mish mash of all colours in lurid tones. Yellow inserts, red throughout.. yellow car.
There isn't anything FORD about it, there isn't anything MUSTANG about it.. it could be any machine really.
Its a bits and bobs machine.. a bitser with a licence slapped on the top. Unfortunately, the licence doesn't do anything to tie it all together, in fact it does quite the opposite.

+ 1
Busy without doing much. Let's hope the 'Boss Is In" button works.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Pintoxicated on February 01, 2014, 04:49:22 PM
From what I can see thus far it does absolutely nothing for me.  I would have thought a Ford machine must be white and blue irrespective of model.  The pics thus far look like a fairly major step backwards as far as artwork goes.

How can they get some machines so right and others so horribly wrong.

My guess is that every now and again they make a machine out of all the bits they've got left over... there is no colour scheme on the PF, its a mish mash of all colours in lurid tones. Yellow inserts, red throughout.. yellow car.
There isn't anything FORD about it, there isn't anything MUSTANG about it.. it could be any machine really.
Its a bits and bobs machine.. a bitser with a licence slapped on the top. Unfortunately, the licence doesn't do anything to tie it all together, in fact it does quite the opposite.

Spot on I think Gav. 
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 02, 2014, 10:12:40 AM
Early days IMO.

Have to see the various models in person and the finished final products face to face, then play them/it if u aren't sold yet.
Some will buy without seeing/playing just because its Ford.
You just cant tell properly by looking at the pictures. Really need to see it in person, which will not be hard because AMD in Sydney always do new pinball title release parties.
I still like it because I am a FORD fan thru n thru. For every Holden fan there is a Ford fan so that will cancel it out n still some great sales to be had, espescially in USA and Europe.

I have been told std Pro pricing (less than 7K) for Australia.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Shaneus on February 07, 2014, 05:46:21 PM
So, who here wants to buy one, get that Stern ROM editor and a paintbrush, do a total conversion to a Falcon one?!?
No, I'm not volunteering :P
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: pinsanity on February 08, 2014, 03:51:18 PM
 #@#


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/mustang-pinball-machine-/321318104903?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item4ad00d2f47


Prices will be Mustang Pro $7000

Mustang Premium $9400

Mustang Limited Edition $11000
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 08, 2014, 04:07:30 PM
I bet AMD in Sydneys prices thru Bruce will be better than those prices.

I also thought it was against the rules for any Stern Agent (in this case cashbox are only a AMD agent) to advertise pricing of any model that hasnt been released to the public and released by AMD at a release party. I just think its not wise to jump the gun and advertise a product n price for a model that hasn't even hit Australian shores as yet until AMD has set its prices and released those first, as they are the Australian imprter-AMD..

I know Gary Stern forbode such activities from any dealer doing this worldwide......

What do other people think ?

http://www.amdcoinop.com/#!pinball-machines/c17eu

not even listed on AMD - Sterns official Australian Importer and cashbox have jumped the gun................

Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Homepin on February 08, 2014, 04:14:40 PM
Fluctuations in the AUD vs USD will certainly affect the end selling price. the sooner the RMB takes over as world currency the happier I will be.... #@#
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on February 08, 2014, 04:27:58 PM
Fluctuations in the AUD vs USD will certainly affect the end selling price. the sooner the RMB takes over as world currency the happier I will be.... #@#

Numbers are too big - it will never work. You have to remember that QLDers cant cope with addition and subtraction of 1 which is why they don't understand daylight saving.
Multiply by 6 or 7?  - Far too hard my man
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on February 08, 2014, 04:32:33 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/mustang-pinball-machine-/321318104903?pt=AU_CoinOp&hash=item4ad00d2f47

....and on Ebay
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Homepin on February 08, 2014, 05:29:03 PM
Fluctuations in the AUD vs USD will certainly affect the end selling price. the sooner the RMB takes over as world currency the happier I will be.... #@#

Numbers are too big - it will never work. You have to remember that QLDers cant cope with addition and subtraction of 1 which is why they don't understand daylight saving.
Multiply by 6 or 7?  - Far too hard my man

I wish it was 6 or 7 - try 5 at the moment..... !!!
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Strangeways on February 09, 2014, 11:11:23 AM



The designers favorite part of the game is the "artwork"  *!@  !@#  @@^

Gomez must love photoshop, because the playfield is a huge step back. The ONLY thing going for this game is the fact that Ford dealers will be buying the game, so there's huge sales potential (to Ford reps - not pinball people).

This title falls into the Rolling Stones / Big Buck Hunter range. Shame as momentum was building with AC/DC  /  Metallica.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: ddstoys on February 09, 2014, 11:32:57 AM
I won't make my mind up till I've played one but from what I've seen the game looks pretty average the Playfield looks very empty ond open
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: pinnies4me on February 09, 2014, 11:36:59 AM


Gomez must love photoshop, because the playfield is a huge step back.



+ 1 - Obviously a Mustang fan seeing the artwork through rose coloured (or Mustang Red coloured??) glasses.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on February 09, 2014, 11:41:56 AM
Im a Rolling Stones fan but I never for one minute contemplated buying a Stern Rolling Stones pin..

.. a lemon will always be... a lemon.

BTW - Gomez looks like he is about to burst into tears in the frame shown.

When I think of a MUSTANG, I immediately see classic lines.. beautiful design.. something many would aspire to. When I see this pin, I see a bloody mess
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Freiherr on February 09, 2014, 12:30:03 PM
I won't be burning my rubber to get one (or a hole in my pocket). The donut smells can stay at the Ford dearershits.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: RottyGuy on February 09, 2014, 01:28:41 PM


Gomez must love photoshop, because the playfield is a huge step back.



+ 1 - Obviously a Mustang fan seeing the artwork through rose coloured (or Mustang Red coloured??) glasses.

No different if Stern were to release a KISS pinball. It could be the worst photoshop job and KISS fans would be throwing money at Stern to get one.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: pinsanity on February 09, 2014, 02:10:36 PM
If Ford dealers do buy one for the purposes of having it tied into their showroom, it will either be switched off and unplugged in the corner, broken and not maintained or moved into a back room out of earshot after a couple of weeks.

I think the best we can hope for is that one of the reps takes it home and introduces the rest of their family to pinball.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Strangeways on February 09, 2014, 02:19:35 PM


Gomez must love photoshop, because the playfield is a huge step back.



+ 1 - Obviously a Mustang fan seeing the artwork through rose coloured (or Mustang Red coloured??) glasses.

No different if Stern were to release a KISS pinball. It could be the worst photoshop job and KISS fans would be throwing money at Stern to get one.

Ford dealers are buying this pinball as per the "special deal" in the USA. It does not appear to be aimed at the home market. You can't bring out an awesome machine like Metallica and follow up with sub standard pin like Mustang. Mustang is a brilliant marketing ploy.

KISS fans buy anything. Not sure why you want to compare a license that Stern can't secure.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on February 09, 2014, 09:41:09 PM
here is a video from today of George talking about the 3 versions, the premium & LE will have additional features like ramps, the mustang on a rotating turntable etc. Premiums will celebrate the Boss Mustangs and the LE will celebrate the 50 year history of Mustang.

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Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: ddstoys on February 09, 2014, 11:42:24 PM
Ill still give it the hands on before I make up my mind on this one but I guess its pretty hard designing an AWSOME game that hasn't already been done?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: GORGAR 1 on February 10, 2014, 12:04:31 AM
here is a video from today of George talking about the 3 versions, the premium & LE will have additional features like ramps, the mustang on a rotating turntable etc. Premiums will celebrate the Boss Mustangs and the LE will celebrate the 50 year history of Mustang.

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Thanks for sharing Jady wheather you like Stern or not or the PF layout of Mustang what Stern is doing to promote pinball with this game is awesome, it's out there and I'd imagine there will be heaps of new pinball people buying a new game who would never of knew pinball was still around :-)

Peter
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: ddstoys on February 10, 2014, 12:30:05 AM
 Your right Pete any advertisement for pinball is a good thing.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on February 10, 2014, 08:47:23 AM
this was a quote from pinside, but thought it interesting that there is potential for the premium to have different art.

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/george-gomez-talks-about-mustang-premium-and-le-features

"Early saturday at the car show, I went over to the Mustang pins and talked to 2 Stern employees (Andrew and someone whose name tag was flipped over and I didn't catch his name). I asked them about the premium and LE models and was told there would be a few extras. They told me there would be a 2nd ramp and the that the car will spin with targets around it to hit. I was told the premium "Boss Edition" would have different playfield art and the LE would be the same as the pro. They mentioned that the idea was being tossed around of an extra flipper or two on the premium and LE.

This was very much "off the cuff" and I had the feeling that they might have been tossing stuff out there when I mentioned I was following the Mustang on Pinside."
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 10, 2014, 10:23:30 AM
Still very early re the playfield art.

Only when u see it in person all tied in to the rest of the package and the cab art n light show can you really make a informed decision is my belief, with any brand of pinball, new or used etc.

They have to go a bit wild with colours like red, green n orange to get a traffic light feel, plus all different colours of cars, plus all different modes.

Who wants a basic coloured game/playfield. ?

I want something that screams modern n flashy n colourful with heaps going on. I still like it and I haven't even see n the real McCoy in person yet.
Poor non HD videos n crappy photos never do a design justice til u are standing above it yourself.
Still early days.

I am beting the Premium and LE models will get snapped up real quick by Ford Fans n Ford Management n Ford employees etc.

Good they are giving 3 models. I bet if all 3 sell really well, they will bring out a fourth model with a short limited serial number run.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Freiherr on February 10, 2014, 12:41:13 PM
The LE is priced about $1600 more than the Premium. On paper, the Premium looks better value especially with the unique BOSS theme. What does the extra $1600 on the LE buy?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Retropin on February 10, 2014, 07:06:13 PM
I want something that screams modern n flashy n colourful with heaps going on. I still like it and I haven't even see n the real McCoy in person yet


.. We know
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 10, 2014, 07:59:33 PM
excellent.   imagine the mods n custom toppers Gav and Swinksy can sell for this title.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: delarge on February 10, 2014, 09:18:49 PM
I want something that screams modern n flashy n colourful with heaps going on. I still like it and I haven't even see n the real McCoy in person yet


.. We know

Look kids, Big Ben, Parliament! .......
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Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: Caveoftreasures on February 11, 2014, 05:56:38 PM
Plenty to do on the Pro. Imagine the extras on the Premium and the LE ?

Players will experience the thrill of building an amazing collection of the most desirable Mustangs; including GT's, Mach 1's, Cobras, Boss Mustangs and the 2015 Mustang
 
Take your Mustangs racing against an array of colorful game characters in 8 different racing scenarios including drifting, drag racing, road races, rallies and police pursuits
 
Take down the "GEARS" drop targets to shift your way into gear shift multiball
 
Shoot around the playfield to earn Ford Racing parts and customize, modify and tune your Mustangs
 
Advance thru the challenge ladder to race in the Silverball Stampede, an all-out coast-to-coast run against all of the wacky opponents in the game
 
5 bank "GEARS" drop targets with 15 LED interactive shift grid feature
Game
 
2 "Shift" rectangular stand up targets behind "GEARS" drop targets
Features
 
"Donut Time" captive ball feature
 
Player selectable driving music - four generational cruising tunes in collaboration with Sony Music
 
Custom speech by Tanner Foust – professional race car driver and TV host
 
Actual Mustang engine sounds
 
All LED general illumination and control lamps
 
M U S T A N G "game carry over" feature spell-out in back panel
 
103 playfield icon inserts featuring controlled LED's
 
2 Mustang illumination spot lamps
 
1/24 scale Mustang mounted above GEARS drop targets
 
Provisions for installing 1/64 scale Mustangs on ramps
 
Install your own Mustang feature - car turntable is predrilled to accept either Maisto or M2 brand 1/24 scale Mustangs as replacements
 
Stainless steel shooter lane ramp
 
2 twin stacked supercharged vacuum-formed plastic ramps featuring actuated stainless steel entrances
 
360 degree bonus bowl at the right ramp exit
 
Post-style diverter to top lanes
 
"Mustang store" scoop
 
Pony spinning target
 
2 high powered sling shot mechanisms
 
2 flippers
 
4 pop bumpers
 
3 "R P M" 1" square stand up targets
 
1 "N2O" 1" stand up target in shot lane
 
3 "N2O" 1/2" stand up targets
 
Simulated carbon-fiber-texture speaker display panel decal
 
Powder coated steel and plywood backbox with color themed t-molding
 
Backbox secured from outside with new mounting bolts that use same tool as leg bolts
 
Black ABS plastic bottom arch
 
Dual latch lockdown bar
 
Exclusive Pro translite art by Camilo Pardo
 
Exclusive Mach 1 themed Pro high definition cabinet art by Camilo Pardo
 
6 pinballs
 
Traditional coin door
 
Easy-to-follow game rules for casual players, with depth for experts
 

Did it in FORD blue to get some car feel to it.lol

Who can suggest the BEST of the BEST custom Topper to put on top of a Mustang Pinball.


A turbo charger, or a Bald tyre, on the correct size rim, a girls pair of undies, or a speed ticket with 250 klms/per hour on it as the exceed speed bit. (mock up ticket ofcourse framed) or something else, like a video looping on a small monitor of various youtube videos of the 2015 Mustang doing doughnuts, n street racing, burn outs etc.

Anyone else got any ideas ?
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Pictures
Post by: swinks on February 11, 2014, 09:19:23 PM
I think there is some fun features there, will be curious to play one, Bruce said the first ones will hit Sydney late March I think.
Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Video
Post by: swinks on February 13, 2014, 01:45:47 PM
here is a video from a recent auto show


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Title: Re: Sterns Mustangs Pinball Video
Post by: oldskool1969 on February 13, 2014, 03:26:04 PM
here is a video from a recent auto show


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Unfortunately not the best video, no ramp shots and the person playing kept hitting the ball straight. aaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhhh  ^&^
outlines look killer!