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Aussie Pinball Forums => General Discussion => Your Collection => Topic started by: ddstoys on July 15, 2013, 07:17:54 PM
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Well the day has arrived with a huge thanks to Lou (Jukeola). My limited edition Metallica pin has arrived.
Sadly I promised a few people I'd let them be here for the unboxing so ill just have to enjoy the box for now.
Here are a couple of photo so you can enjoy the box aswell lol
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congrats mate, but that must be killing you.....
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Congratulations.Nice box %$%.
Looks like some Metallica artwork on the garage door.....
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Yeah it's a very nice box I'm so tempted to peel them flaps back for a quick peek but I'm going to be strong. So anyone I invited over for the unboxing better be greatful for my self control
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Awesome! Congratulations!
A few more days wont hurt, something to really look forward too.
Well worth the wait enjoying the unboxing with some fellow pinheads ^^^
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Yeah it's a very nice box I'm so tempted to peel them flaps back for a quick peek but I'm going to be strong. So anyone I invited over for the unboxing better be greatful for my self control
Do not peel flaps back until the official opening as you all need to experience the new machine smell.
Congratulations, bet you are itching to fire it up.
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Nice 1 champ, the vid of that looks Awesome ^^^
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Yeah it's a very nice box I'm so tempted to peel them flaps back for a quick peek but I'm going to be strong. So anyone I invited over for the unboxing better be greatful for my self control
Do not peel flaps back until the official opening as you all need to experience the new machine smell.
Phew...I forgot for a second you were talking about a pinball machine.
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Congrats mate, nothing like a brand new pinball!
And good on you for holding out for your mates! @@* @@* @@*
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Congrats Daniel, enjoy the unboxing and the game.
Have played the pro for over 3 hours at Timezone, Gold Coast over the last week and think it is a great game. With the extra features the LE should be very special imo.
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AWESOME!!!!
Can't wait to see more photos!
Cheers!
Adam.
p.s. I'm a bit excited. hehe
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Hahaha only been half an hour and its already a work bench. Don't sit still in my shed for long!!!
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Well done Daniel, congrats mate ^^^
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Congrats Daniel, nothing better than a NIB
Metallica is a great pin, crank it up and enjoy the moment.....
I too have played the pro at Timezone GC for 2 hours, loved it
The artwork is the best imo of any recent Sterns in the the last few years, rock on ^^^
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Yeah it's a very nice box I'm so tempted to peel them flaps back for a quick peek but I'm going to be strong. So anyone I invited over for the unboxing better be greatful for my self control
Do not peel flaps back until the official opening as you all need to experience the new machine smell.
Phew...I forgot for a second you were talking about a pinball machine.
%.% GOLD !
Well done Daniel. The suspense must be killing you !
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Awesome mate, can't wait to get my mits on it tomorrow!!
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I will try and be early!! :D
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"Sadly I promised a few people I'd let them be here for the unboxing so ill just have to enjoy the box for now. "
Just want to highlight the class that Daniel has in spades - He has a NIB in his mancave and won't open it until he keeps his word so others can share the moment. I know it is a useful bench at the moment, but the fact remains - What a credit to the hobby you are mate.
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Just want to highlight the class that Daniel has in spades - He has a NIB in his mancave and won't open it until he keeps his word so others can share the moment. I know it is a useful bench at the moment, but the fact remains - What a credit to the hobby you are mate.
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+1 ^^^
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*%* look forward to sharing the moment with him tomorrow, thanks mate #*#
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Congrats on your purchase Daniel.
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No worries guys might be a little tight on space and the sheds not as tidy as I'd like but I think there will be room for it for a few games.
Also forgot to add the photo of it being Delivered. Thanks again Lou
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Excellent mate look forward to some action shots of the unveiling. Get a group photo of everyone around the box
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Come on Daniel surely its out the box #@# I hanging for photos ^^^
Enjoy Peter
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Yeah - COME ON Daniel FFS %.% #@# %.%
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5.30 tonight guys
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Can we have a unboxing video plz plz plz #@#
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Drum roll drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Cool addtion
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So unboxing etiquette question: Do you open the box whilst completely sober and remember every little bit of it, or, have a few warm-uppers to heighten the anticipation? If the latter, what is an acceptable amount to have? The titration level must be precise to avoid getting to the stage where little accidents may occur with cutting cardboard, dropping tools, dropping headboxes etc?
let us know how it goes, and what the blood alchohol level was at each stage - surely Metalica wouldn't want the unboxing to be a total sober experience. #*#
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MASTER, MASTER, MASTER of Pinball, enjoy your new pinball Daniel
+ 1 for unboxing vid
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Daniel - to ensure that we enjoy the film , can you please make sure to keep your orrible mug out of shot please %%$ %%$ %%$
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Daniel - to ensure that we enjoy the film , can you please make sure to keep your orrible mug out of shot please %%$ %%$ %%$
Consider it done Wotto
And as for etiquette ?? Don't know the meaning of the word I'm gunna kick back with a stubble of Johnny and watch everyone else set it up
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Will only be an iPhone video so don't expect HD unless its Heavy Drinking
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Will only be an iPhone video so don't expect HD unless its Heavy Drinking
iPhones fine as is "heavy drinking" lol. Enjoy mate.
Peter
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I'm gunna kick back with a stubble of Johnny and watch everyone else set it up
Hahaha - the classic Aussie - awesome :lol
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Hello earth calling Daniel, earth calling Daniel...........bugger he must be having too much fun ^.^
Very jealous but couldn't happen to a nicer bloke ^^^
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Hello earth calling Daniel, earth calling Daniel...........bugger he must be having too much fun ^.^
Very jealous but couldn't happen to a nicer bloke ^^^
Not sure how well he is playing, depends on how many Johhnies he downed while his mates were assembling his machine.
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Just got back from Daniel's, great hospitality as always, thanks mate!
Now for the game......
I'm not a big Stern fan, and one of my biggest gripes is the photoshopped "artwork" that has become their mainstay. Pinball until the 2000's was very much a place for pop art, and Stern let this tradition fall to the wayside. Probably as much due to their focus on movie themes I suppose.
Well Metallica turns back the clock and delivers a brilliant art package, absolutely wonderful artwork in my opinion - well done Stern!! ^^^ Such a difference to AC/DC which is unnecessarily ugly IMO....
As for game play, I definately was not on my game tonight, and with four players games it was hard to get into as much as I would have liked. I might let KTM450 write a bit about it, because he managed some great balls and set some scores that Dan might have to eliminate with a software update..... But my impressions were extremely positive. The game did not seem to suffer with the overly long ball times that I dislike in many Stern games, and played fast and furious (which I **do** like). The lighting effects are terrific, the music is great, overall this game seems a real winner.
At the risk of being labeled a WMS fanboi, I will say (and this is meant as very much a compliment)- this game has a strong WMS feel in a lot of ways - solid fast gameplay, a real blast to play.
Well done Daniel, I think you've got a keeper there mate!!
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Nice report, thanks for the write up. Busty at the seems up here... Not long now
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Just got back from Daniel's, great hospitality as always, thanks mate!
Now for the game......
I'm not a big Stern fan, and one of my biggest gripes is the photoshopped "artwork" that has become their mainstay. Pinball until the 2000's was very much a place for pop art, and Stern let this tradition fall to the wayside. Probably as much due to their focus on movie themes I suppose.
Well Metallica turns back the clock and delivers a brilliant art package, absolutely wonderful artwork in my opinion - well done Stern!! ^^^ Such a difference to AC/DC which is unnecessarily ugly IMO....
As for game play, I definately was not on my game tonight, and with four players games it was hard to get into as much as I would have liked. I might let KTM450 write a bit about it, because he managed some great balls and set some scores that Dan might have to eliminate with a software update..... But my impressions were extremely positive. The game did not seem to suffer with the overly long ball times that I dislike in many Stern games, and played fast and furious (which I **do** like). The lighting effects are terrific, the music is great, overall this game seems a real winner.
At the risk of being labeled a WMS fanboi, I will say (and this is meant as very much a compliment)- this game has a strong WMS feel in a lot of ways - solid fast gameplay, a real blast to play.
Well done Daniel, I think you've got a keeper there mate!!
AC/DC had a similar feel when I played my first few games. It felt like I was playing a Bally / Williams - it felt THAT GOOD. But then again, I LOVE C.S.I. - I think that is a very underrated machine, and it plays nothing like a B/W. Glad to hear the good reports on Stern's latest games.
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Well we have called it a night.
Sadly the phone with the video went flat before we could upload it to YouTube hopefully my mate remembers to upload when he plugs it in.
Artwork is fantastic by far the best looking art package in along time.
Game play is far better than ACDC sadly my hammer is stuffed. When the magnet grabbed the ball and dropped it straight between the flipper (you know what I'm talking about Nick). Was due to the coffin lock malfunctioning. Works in coil test but not in gameplay.
Also dissapointed that they cheaper out on the shaker motor and no Led flashers. But we fixed that problem quick smart it now has Led flasher which are way way better.
Oh and I almost forgot I almost doubled Matt's high score ()
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Here are a couple of photos I took.
On video mode you have to be half a kilometer away and there wasn't enough room so I borrowed a mates phone for the opening SORRY
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Whoooohooo it's alive $#$. Looks magic. Do you reckon you'll get the problems sorted pretty quick so you can give a good review on how it plays?
Btw how long did it take to unbox and setup?
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Thanks for the games Daniel ^^^ Had an awesome night
I took some video and photos as well so I will see if I can get them uploaded
All the artwork on this machine looks so much better in person than in photos.
Also loved the electric chair multiball, just a shame about the coffin problem.
Everything else was perfect (once we fixed the LEDS)
Cheers Paul
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Only had 2 photos that turned out any good and my video was blurry. To busy playing
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Very Nice, looks great, ^^^ will there be one sited in Melb #@#
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Game play is far better than ACDC sadly my hammer is stuffed. When the magnet grabbed the ball and dropped it straight between the flipper (you know what I'm talking about Nick). Was due to the coffin lock malfunctioning. Works in coil test but not in gameplay
Yours isn't the only one, lots of reports coming out of this happening, software and coincidentally appears to be more 240v games - reports of Europe machines doing it.
Send stern a message
Nice looking machine though
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I think the coffin lock issue is a known one. A few other Le owners had the same problem. Hopefully just a software fix
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Dont fret re the hammer Daniel - a resolve will come.
What were the these high scores you guys were getting?
Congrats on the LE mate - enjoy
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It's probably not a huge score but I beat Matt and my son that's the main thing.
78,000,000
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Haha - U got nuthin mate - keep trying :)
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Thanks for update guys :-) and pics can't wait for mine.
What is the problem with the hammer? Also do your drops work correctly I've heard there's issues with those to.
Peter
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Thanks Daniel for a great night, I agree with Nick, the artwork is really quite amazing compared with the rubbish photoshoped images Stern have been bringing out lately, some fresh work done by a cool artist with bright eyepopping colours, really nice. The MoP LE mirrored backglass and side art is very cool too. Apron and plastics artwork all look fantastic, I like the small touches like the lights mounted in the apron projecting onto the playfield, the clear plastics that are cut into sharp shapes instead of just being a functional square piece, the playfield window looking down into the coffin ball lock using the opto lighting to make it glow an errie red
Shame about the coffin lock playing up, I though it strange that it would hold the ball then drop it SDTM. It worked a couple of times before playing up, and is a great toy.
After changing all the flasher globes to LED flashers made a HUGE difference to the game, when you hit the ramps and red flashers under the M logos really pop! And the flashers in the backboard behind sparky look heaps better when changed to white LEDs.
Gameplay is great, fast and furious the way I like it, the kickouts hurtle the ball at you and you need to be on your toes to control it.
The loop shot is a little disappointing as a up post stops the ball from looping all the way around most of the time, although I think it was changed on the software update.
The inline drops are great and the tombstone multiball has some pretty cool lighting effects. I was actually impressed with all the lighting suits the theme very well.
Sparky is a cool toy, I am unsure if you would get over it after awhile though, as the magnet holds the ball for a LONG time while waiting for the DMD amimation, maybe that has also been changed on the software update. Not to knock it as it is pretty cool but if you got sparky multiball a few times in a game it would wear thin in the long term IMO.
Fuel mode bonus scoring round is good, hitting the fuel target fills your tank for more time.
Shame about the coffin lock, as we didn't see coffin multiball, but I'm sure that will be sorted in time.
Overall think it is a fantastic looking, fast fun game, I look forward to see what the software updates bring.
Thanks again Daniel for sharing your unboxing with us, it was a great night ^^^
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sounds great
Borg likes to use pop up posts, as IM has one and the software allows you to turn off so hopefully that option comes along for you.
great to hear positive reports about the machine
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Sounds like a good night was had by overall despite a few bugs here and there. At least you have your machine when it was promised to you.
Congrats on the machine Daniel, I for one am very jealous. I am looking forward to putting many games on Peter's machine in a few weeks.
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Hi KTM
To answer some queries for you...............
The LEFT loop shot that gets stopped by the post is ( IMO ) a pain in the butt on what SHOULD be a SWEET shot.
You can DISABLE the post in the software permanently BUT then you don’t get much pop bumper action – so it’s a conundrum of sorts. The post DOES stay down for both right AND left orbit shots in some modes ( cant recall of the top of my head, I think its in And Justice for All mode and maybe in Gravemarker Multiball – I could have that reversed? ) and when it is down the shots feel excellent.
You should also be aware that you can also hold your left flipper in when plunging and that will keep the post down allowing the plunged ball to come around to the left flipper where a SUPER skill shot is then available at all major shots.
Bear in mind that holding the left flipper down when plunging ball 1 WILL change your song selection back 1 to the left – so bear that in mind when selecting the song and go ONE more song to the right BEFORE holding left flipper when plunging so that you end up playing the song you wanted to ( the song selection affects for ball 1 only and once chosen, your song of choice will be there in balls 2 and 3 and you can hold left flipper in for plunging without affecting the song choice on those balls )
Sparky – get old? – Maybe , maybe not.............the game is such a frantic fast player that I actually enjoy the little ‘break’ that it provides you with.........the physical movement of Sparky is always pretty cool , albeit ( like all things ) the initial thrill / cleverness of it wearing off after a few hundred plays........I was playing and purposely NOT going for Sparky MB so as to make the game a little harder to get big scores on , however since 1.16 with the Snake ADD a BALL feature I am going for Sparky firstly and picking up whatever else I can while in Sparky MB...........this is where I will tell you about the great use of FUEL as well, if you have FUEL prepped and ready to start, hold it right there – THEN get Sparky MB to a point where you need ONE final shot to start him, THEN start FUEL 2 x scoring with the tough dead end shot, hit Sparky and you have 3 x ball /2 x scoring with Jackpots – MASSIVE points in that AND I believe that with the new 1.16 Snake feature you can make this 4X scoring if FUEL is running as well.
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Thanks Wotto, good to hear from someone who has had the game for awhile.
Shame Stern didn't add an opto to drop the post for left loops, and just stop the ball on the right loop to allow it through the rollovers into the pops
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One thing also last night we notice was the bottom of the snakes mouth is going to cop it alot.
We all thought this is one of the things that will wear out first along with Sparkys feet.
Might be worth buying a couple of spares
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Congrats on an awesome machine, I'm green with envy!!!
Good to hear how nice the artwork is in person, that' something that has definitely underwhelmed me with Stern's newer pins. I hope that continues with subsequent releases.
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The LE sounds great.
Played the pro at Timezone, Gold Coast some more over the last few days and the game is really growing on me. Not into the band at all but there are enough songs to select that I don't mind like Master of Puppets and Enter Sandman. The game is super fast imo and love that the playfield is not cluttered.
I noticed that Sparky's feet are a bit scuffed, so they do cop a hammering. Maybe there will be a mod for rubber sneakers or similar for him.
Timezone has two Metalicca pros, 2 ACDC pros, Avengers pro and X-Men Pro. Looks like X-Men has copped a hammering with the blackbird scoop badly worn (easily prevented with a Cliffy) and the Magneto up posts appear to have snapped. Great to see a site with six of the latest Sterns.
Dreamworld has an ACDC pro with a ticket machine attached. It got played a fair bit when I was there.
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I noticed that Sparky's feet are a bit scuffed, so they do cop a hammering. Maybe there will be a mod for rubber sneakers or similar for him.
Maybe some thongs for the Aussie games even !@#
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Game play is far better than ACDC sadly my hammer is stuffed. When the magnet grabbed the ball and dropped it straight between the flipper (you know what I'm talking about Nick). Was due to the coffin lock malfunctioning. Works in coil test but not in gameplay.
Oh great. Another one with coffin lock / hammer issues :/
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Well I'm updating to the latest code as I type hopefully clears up the hammer issue as everything works in test so it has to be a coding problem.
Fingers crossed
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Well sadly the update didn't help :(.
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That sucks mate !@#
Has anyone else had the problem fixed?
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Something to look forward to NOT! hope it gets sorted mate
Peter
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Well sadly the update didn't help :(.
I would request another machine if I was in your position.
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I would request another machine if I was in your position.
It's an LE
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I would request another machine if I was in your position.
It's an LE
Shouldn't matter, as it's a current model and in production.
Surely, AMD and the agent have back up stock.
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Bloody phone can someone link this
http://youtu.be/e73608FBmh0
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Video worked fine for me. I like the Sparky toy. One of the few toys that have a real reason for being on the playfield. Those leds give the zappo more effect too
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Had a few games tonight and still love it even without the coffin lock.. (Yes I was pissed off almost $10,000 doesn't even get a working game) but I'm sure it will be sorted out. Decided I'm not going to play it till its fixed just incase evil Daniel f**ks it up.....
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Hey Daniel
A guy on Pinside reported sterns feedback about the error message on shut down in case you are getting that.
Hello ?????
We are looking into the issues we’ve been hearing about with the hammer/magnet/lock assembly and hope to have a solution soon. Please keep an eye on our website for any future updates.
The 50V/20V disabled message you’re seeing when you power off your game is nothing to be alarmed by. The 5V circuit on the L/E machine shuts off a little slower than the 50V and 20V circuits causing the CPU to report the loss of the other voltages.
Regards,
Patrick
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Sounds like a different issue Jady but thanks for the update. Keep feeding me any info you find in your travels as I've had no reply from stern yet
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Sounds like a different issue Jady but thanks for the update. Keep feeding me any info you find in your travels as I've had no reply from stern yet
Called AMD today about mine and Bruce said there going right over all there's due to some issues so maybe call AMD Daniel just a thought?
Peter
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Once again Stern quality control lives up to its reputation @.@
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Bloody phone can someone link this
http://youtu.be/e73608FBmh0
That is pure wank factor and I love wank factor #*#
Can,t wait to see in the flesh as it looks real Purdy! *%*
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Sparky looks damn awesome.
I am sure Stern will come up with a fix sooner rather than later.
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I had a few games on an Le last night. Apart from it kicking everyone's butt I found the overall package fantastic. I love the artwork, music and game play. I would be interested what the die hard AC DC fans think of it as personally I think it wins!
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I had a few games on an Le last night. Apart from it kicking everyone's butt I found the overall package fantastic. I love the artwork, music and game play. I would be interested what the die hard AC DC fans think of it as personally I think it wins!
I agree Marty, on looks alone Metallica is light years ahead. I have never enjoyed the game play on AC/DC, but immediately appreciated Metallica.
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Once again Stern quality control lives up to its reputation @.@
For the pricetag you would expect better quality control and a very quick resolution. Stern have lifted their game quality standards due to the competition, but they are still plagued with QA issues.
This thread alone is an advertisement for Stern's latest game which some of their customer base will judge whether they buy or not. I'd really like to see Daniel's game fixed very quickly, and the QA issues sorted, because the game looks to be an absolute cracker.
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I agree.
Metallica appears to have 2 main physical issues - drop targets on all versions and the hammer on LE/ Premiums.
While the drop target issue is a simple fix for most games and not a big deal , the hammer is THE central toy of the more upmarket versions of this machine and something that appears to requires a 'company fix' rather than a home 'hope this will do it' fix and STERN needs to sort it ASAP. At this stage , if I were an LE buyer and awaiting my game I am in 2 minds if I would accept my game delivery before this particular issue got fully resolved, bearing in mind that the warranty will start ticking ( in aspects to all other area's of the game ) once possession is taken. I understand the hammer , being a known issue, would be repaired even after warranty runs out as it is a known issue , however you may have a somewhat unplayable game at home for a month or more until STERN resolve the hammer issue and then once the hammer is fixed find that your machine is very close to its end of warranty JUST when you start to be able to play it a lot !@#
I hope this gets resolved for all LE owners very quickly as its a massive outlay and a 'bump' at the moment in an otherwise very decent game.
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AMD got my game last Tuesday and delivery is at this stage unknown as there fixing all known issues which I'm happy about to be honest :-)
I've heard the hammer issue is due to our voltage like the Europe games.
Peter
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My personal dealings with AMD have been nothing short of excellent I have to say , so I am hopeful they will have this resolved before dispatching games ^^^
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My personal dealings with AMD have been nothing short of excellent I have to say , so I am hopeful they will have this resolved before dispatching games ^^^
Yeah being this my first NIB I have been an annoying bastard to Bruce and he has been helpful and quick to reply everytime. Glad I ordered through AMD even though the suspense is killing me.
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For me the AC/DC pro wins over the Metallica pro. Sure the artwork on Metallica is ahead, but for gameplay, audio and enjoyment the AC/DC still does it for me. I haven't played either of the LEs.
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I had a few games on an Le last night. Apart from it kicking everyone's butt I found the overall package fantastic. I love the artwork, music and game play. I would be interested what the die hard AC DC fans think of it as personally I think it wins!
Not a die hard fan of ACDC - however
I own the MET Pro - people already know that I like it a hell of a lot.
2 mates own ACDC PRo and I have played the game quite a lot.
2 vastly different games in gameplay.
I truly enjoy ACDC Pro and would ( will ) own one in my set up one day.
I think the music is intergrated much better into ACDC gameplay with the jukebox selections to be honest.
Sound quality is FAR superior in ACDC.
2 areas where ACDC is miles ahead IMO
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I had a few games on an Le last night. Apart from it kicking everyone's butt I found the overall package fantastic. I love the artwork, music and game play. I would be interested what the die hard AC DC fans think of it as personally I think it wins!
Not a die hard fan of ACDC - however
I own the MET Pro - people already know that I like it a hell of a lot.
2 mates own ACDC PRo and I have played the game quite a lot.
2 vastly different games in gameplay.
I truly enjoy ACDC Pro and would ( will ) own one in my set up one day.
I think the music is intergrated much better into ACDC gameplay with the jukebox selections to be honest.
Sound quality is FAR superior in ACDC.
2 areas where ACDC is miles ahead IMO
I'm hoping to purchase a Metallica Pro later in the year (finances pending) and currently own an AC/DC Pro. Since owning it, it's been my favourite machine in my collection (was never a die-hard AC/DC fan either) and one of the best pinball machines I've ever played. I still get the same enjoyment out of it and never tired of it after the first month. The integration of full songs was great and I loved the fast gameplay. Some games were short and frustrating, while others were long and satisfying (yes, still talking about pinball here).
I haven't played any of the Metallica models yet, but letting it all sink in, the Metallica playfield artwork thrashes the AC/DC artwork. I also love the colourful graffiti style cabinet of Metallica Pro/Premium. Before it was released, I was imagining something all black with a lot of silver lettering and live shots of the band. This machine could be the AC/DC killer in my collection. Would I get rid of AC/DC though? Never. These machines will fit nicely with the Data East Guns n Roses. I'm looking forward to having my favourite Metallica tracks while I play a killer pinball machine.
Wow, sound quality is superior in AC/DC, Wotto? Cheaper speakers in Metallica?
Cheers!
Adam.
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Yeah the speakers in MET are fairly 'gutless' and there is very little 'low end' coming through.
Sad - but everything's fixable and improvable ^^^
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Yeah the speakers in MET are fairly 'gutless' and there is very little 'low end' coming through.
Sad - but everything's fixable and improvable ^^^
Some may say - 'Sad But True'
Somehow I need to get an AC/DC and Metallica machine.
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Yes, that's why I like getting the Pro model. Can mod if I choose.
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For me the AC/DC pro wins over the Metallica pro. Sure the artwork on Metallica is ahead, but for gameplay, audio and enjoyment the AC/DC still does it for me. I haven't played either of the LEs.
It'll have to be good to match acdc I reckon but time will tell! Acdc code is simply awesome.
Peter
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My personal dealings with AMD have been nothing short of excellent I have to say , so I am hopeful they will have this resolved before dispatching games ^^^
Yes thumbs up for me re AMD, my first and probably only NIB purchase (AC DC), first class service all the way ^^^
Keep up the great work AMD NSW.
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Two great (more adult) titles ACDC & METALLICA , the Metallica Pro dominates the ACDC Pro hands down, jury is still our on the LE
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For me it's the opposite. AC/DC pro way ahead of Metallica pro for gameplay and audio.
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That's what we like to see, one guy likes one machine better and someone else likes the other one better. Sounds like two different but very good machines and something to suit varying tastes.
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I haven't played mine since Wednesday that coffin lock is pissing me off. Anyone heard of any fixes yet?
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I haven't played mine since Wednesday that coffin lock is pissing me off. Anyone heard of any fixes yet?
I know both the WA and NSW distributors are holding onto their allocated games before delivering them until a solution is found. Stern is aware of the problem and are working on it.
Hopefully a solution isn't too far away.
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I haven't played mine since Wednesday that coffin lock is pissing me off. Anyone heard of any fixes yet?
I know both the WA and NSW distributors are holding onto their allocated games before delivering them until a solution is found. Stern is aware of the problem and are working on it.
Hopefully a solution isn't too far away.
Good to hear, keen to put some time on Daniel's again fully working, it's a game I might want to own one of these days.
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Two great (more adult) titles ACDC & METALLICA , the Metallica Pro dominates the ACDC Pro hands down, jury is still our on the LE
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Metallica pro is a far superior game than acdc pro.
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Two great (more adult) titles ACDC & METALLICA , the Metallica Pro dominates the ACDC Pro hands down, jury is still our on the LE
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Metallica pro is a far superior game than acdc pro.
Both really great titles for Stern.
I prefer Metalicca as well. I find the objectives a lot more clearer and really like the open playfield.
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For me the AC/DC pro wins over the Metallica pro. Sure the artwork on Metallica is ahead, but for gameplay, audio and enjoyment the AC/DC still does it for me. I haven't played either of the LEs.
It'll have to be good to match acdc I reckon but time will tell! Acdc code is simply awesome.
Peter
Hopefully you can give an honest opinion as you'll own both LEs. The AC/DC is the clear winner in the pro class though. I enjoyed the Metallica pro but won't be rushing out to order one like I did after I played the AC/DC for the first time.
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Just read the pinside forum and it seems there is still no fix just more people with the same problem.
On a side note I did find this and thought it looked pretty cool
(http://forum-img.pinside.com/pinball/forum/?bb_attachments=1000354&bbat=117655&inline&fullsize)
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For me the AC/DC pro wins over the Metallica pro. Sure the artwork on Metallica is ahead, but for gameplay, audio and enjoyment the AC/DC still does it for me. I haven't played either of the LEs.
It'll have to be good to match acdc I reckon but time will tell! Acdc code is simply awesome.
Peter
Hopefully you can give an honest opinion as you'll own both LEs. The AC/DC is the clear winner in the pro class though. I enjoyed the Metallica pro but won't be rushing out to order one like I did after I played the AC/DC for the first time.
Honest? That's abit harsh!!
Peter
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I haven't played mine since Wednesday that coffin lock is pissing me off. Anyone heard of any fixes yet?
I know both the WA and NSW distributors are holding onto their allocated games before delivering them until a solution is found. Stern is aware of the problem and are working on it.
Hopefully a solution isn't too far away.
There's a NSW op that has sited his LE!! I wonder if its from AMD and sited with a non working hammer?
Peter
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played a sited LE today No:221
very nice looking machine, hammer lock wasn't working during game play except when you hit the ramps multiple times the hammer would just slam down for no reason !@# !@# !@#
the cross would go up and down at the game end and start, but during game play - hit it multiple times and would not rise even after getting the multiball.
this machine had a shaker and mirror blades and very nice - definitely recommend both.
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Oh that's right I have one of these wonder if the hammers fixed itself yet? Lol
El-Timbo is coming over tonight for a game so I guess ill find out
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Code 1.18 that was made available to the agents has been reported to have fixed the hammer problem.
Should be be posted on Stern's website very soon.
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Thats VERY good news ^^^
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Great news!
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AWSOME sterns websites going to get a thumping tonight
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Got my metpro on Tuesday off AMD and have to say very impressive. the 1.16 code still has a few issues but its a fantastic machine. If i had the choice and money wasnt a factor of course i'd choose the le or premium but i cant see the 2k value difference in this met lineup with the pro and le side by side. i got sub,mirrors, and leds added and much happier that ive spent the cash on those extras.
Completely different from the acdc pro/prem machines. after playing both i wouldnt hesitate buying a premium acdc over the pro. That said i love the acdc premium and its on my xmas list but for this line up imho the met pro is leaps and bounds better value than the acdc pro. just my opinion of course.
Posting pics soon of the pimped pro. have led speaker insert on the way.
also have to say all dealings with amd have been excellent and the added mods all perfect.
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Got my metpro on Tuesday off AMD and have to say very impressive. the 1.16 code still has a few issues but its a fantastic machine. If i had the choice and money wasnt a factor of course i'd choose the le or premium but i cant see the 2k value difference in this met lineup with the pro and le side by side. i got sub,mirrors, and leds added and much happier that ive spent the cash on those extras.
Completely different from the acdc pro/prem machines. after playing both i wouldnt hesitate buying a premium acdc over the pro. That said i love the acdc premium and its on my xmas list but for this line up imho the met pro is leaps and bounds better value than the acdc pro. just my opinion of course.
Posting pics soon of the pimped pro. have led speaker insert on the way.
also have to say all dealings with amd have been excellent and the added mods all perfect.
Congrats can't wait for pictures
Peter
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Got my metpro on Tuesday off AMD and have to say very impressive. the 1.16 code still has a few issues but its a fantastic machine. If i had the choice and money wasnt a factor of course i'd choose the le or premium but i cant see the 2k value difference in this met lineup with the pro and le side by side. i got sub,mirrors, and leds added and much happier that ive spent the cash on those extras.
Completely different from the acdc pro/prem machines. after playing both i wouldnt hesitate buying a premium acdc over the pro. That said i love the acdc premium and its on my xmas list but for this line up imho the met pro is leaps and bounds better value than the acdc pro. just my opinion of course.
Posting pics soon of the pimped pro. have led speaker insert on the way.
also have to say all dealings with amd have been excellent and the added mods all perfect.
congrats, enjoy
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sorry to be a party pooper but I'm hearing a lot about the coding not ready on all these new games. Why? In the good old days of games in arcades, were they this unfinished? I wouldn't think so but could be wrong. I thought games that weren't quite finished in those days were those that were field tested? I played WOZ at bumper that apparently had about 30% of the final coding and I thought why bother. Any way if someone could put me in my place and tell me this is standard practice, please do.
By the way I am one of the best QC testers around. I can find a bug without any problems. Maybe Stern can give me a job?
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I think it was more the case that there were unknown issues with the coding that came to light once the machines were being played in countries with 50hz power. Stern have fixed the code and by all reports, the bug has been fixed within the week. To their credit, AMD refused to release their machines until the issue was sorted so as to avoid any potential damage to the machines and keep all warranties intact. Some other re-sellers weren't as thorough as AMD and released machines basically untested and put those machines at potential risk.
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Can you guess who's a happy camper! :)
I got mine on Thursday but I was only able to unbox it yesterday.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metalliac%20LE%20unboxing/unbox1_zps527d304e.jpg)
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Can you guess who's a happy camper! :)
I got mine on Thursday but I was only able to unbox it yesterday.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metalliac%20LE%20unboxing/unbox1_zps527d304e.jpg)
YEEEEEEAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!! rock on dude, have you done the updates yet? this game is as cool as fxxk !
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^^^Very nice.
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Well done champ on the new pin ^^^
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sorry to be a party pooper but I'm hearing a lot about the coding not ready on all these new games. Why? In the good old days of games in arcades, were they this unfinished? I wouldn't think so but could be wrong. I thought games that weren't quite finished in those days were those that were field tested? I played WOZ at bumper that apparently had about 30% of the final coding and I thought why bother. Any way if someone could put me in my place and tell me this is standard practice, please do.
Yep, Stern has been sending out games with unfinished code for years now
with Batman TDK, they were still updating two years on, we were lucky
WoF had no updates and feels unfinished
in the old days, updating the software meant burning a new ROM, now it is a simple matter of downloading the software, transferring it to a USB stick and putting the USB stick in your game and waiting a few minutes
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I updated mine today with v1.18 which has fixed the coffin lock issue makes the game so much better
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Love it :-)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/27/ebugebu9.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/27/pe2ena6y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/27/amu8yjaz.jpg)
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Congrats guys! New pin day s better than Xmas
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Love it :-)
Well done Pete! Looks awesome next to your AC/DC!
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Great collection there Peter
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Well done, Peter ! They look great together.
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Can you guess who's a happy camper! :)
I got mine on Thursday but I was only able to unbox it yesterday.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metalliac%20LE%20unboxing/unbox1_zps527d304e.jpg)
Happy days mark.. ^^^
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Love it :-)
Wow, is that a Gottlieb The Amazing Spider-Man? It looks fantastic!
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Well Done guys your going to love it. Make sure you update the code so the coffin lock works ;)
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Can you guess who's a happy camper! :)
I got mine on Thursday but I was only able to unbox it yesterday.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metalliac%20LE%20unboxing/unbox1_zps527d304e.jpg)
Happy days mark.. ^^^
Well done you'll love it as I do mine.
Peter
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I had the pleasure to not only put some very enjoyable games on Mr Gorgar's LE Metallica but also witnessed my first unboxing. The machine looked bloody fantastic in the flesh, Stern have got the artwork on this machine oh so right!! Game play is great as well. Overall package....I WANT ONE.
Thanks Peter for a great weekend.
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I had the pleasure to not only put some very enjoyable games on Mr Gorgar's LE Metallica but also witnessed my first unboxing. The machine looked bloody fantastic in the flesh, Stern have got the artwork on this machine oh so right!! Game play is great as well. Overall package....I WANT ONE.
Thanks Peter for a great weekend.
+1 Awesome game which will only get better as the code updates.
Thanks again for the hospitality Peter. I had a great weekend. ^^^
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Love it :-)
Wow, is that a Gottlieb The Amazing Spider-Man? It looks fantastic!
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It is Adam but not mine it's Blair's :-)
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Well done guys, Pete your LEs look great together, the best 2 games from Stern in very long time
Well Done guys your going to love it. Make sure you update the code so the coffin lock works ;)
Glad they got it sorted, will have to pop around one day for another game or 10 *%*
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Added some under cab lighting :-) just Tron to go!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/29/ru4usepa.jpg)
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Looks great Peter. Its a awsome looking games room. ^^^
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Hey Pete . You and I must have similar tastes in pinball .....
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All these lucky people coming out of the woodwork @.@ well done there guys, great looking line ups
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Hey Pete . You and I must have similar tastes in pinball .....
We do lol nice lineup :-) We both need a Metallica topper now any ideas?
Peter
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Pictures like the two gamesrooms above are a tangible reminder that pinball is very much alive. Just awesome guys ^^^
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We both need a Metallica topper now any ideas?
This is what I'll be putting on top of mine :)
Yes I know it's not the current line up but I don't care, it's going to look awesome.
The lights over the stage work and everything. ^^^
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/KGrHqRrIFHDk2S40iBR7rV4RJ60_12_zps8589abf5.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/metallica_hammett_photo_01_dp-1_zps90bd4fc3.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/a19799a7-187c-42ac-8136-8f998b6b4e06-1_zps04cef52c.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/metallica_newsted_photo_01_dp-1_zps81ed6d37.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/metallica_hetfield_photo_01_dp-1_zps9c1ddf8a.jpg)
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This is what I'll be putting on top of mine :)
Yes I know it's not the current line up but I don't care, it's going to look awesome.
The lights over the stage work and everything. ^^^
CCCCCCCCCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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Peter & Scott, nice looking rooms you've got there ^^^
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We both need a Metallica topper now any ideas?
This is what I'll be putting on top of mine :)
Yes I know it's not the current line up but I don't care, it's going to look awesome.
The lights over the stage work and everything. ^^^
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/KGrHqRrIFHDk2S40iBR7rV4RJ60_12_zps8589abf5.jpg)
That is very Cool!! ()
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Thanks for the nice comments guys much appreciated :-) I share the pictures cause I enjoy looking at other people's collections! Do we have a "show us your games room pictures" thread?
Peter
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That's not a bad looking model. I've seen a lot of cheap looking replicas of T2 and stuff but this Metallica one is quality
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Added some under cab lighting :-) just Tron to go!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/29/ru4usepa.jpg)
I would love to have that setup ^^^
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Added some under cab lighting :-) just Tron to go!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/29/ru4usepa.jpg)
I would love to have that setup ^^^
Thanks I sold alot of machines to get it and am very happy with the different game play on each machine! I'm a very happy pinball bloke at the moment :-)
Peter
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Unboxed mine on Sat.
Very very happy with the machine !!
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Unboxed mine on Sat.
Very very happy with the machine !!
Congrats on getting your game your gunna love it :-)
Peter
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Waiting for me to get home.....
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Unboxed mine on Sat.
Very very happy with the machine !!
Spiderman looks out of place there now. :)
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Just installed my topper.
It does look a tad too big but I don't care.
I think it looks great, especially with the stage lights on.
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/Metallicatopper1_zpsab38858c.jpg)
(http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt212/elkor-alish/Metallica%20topper/Metallicatopper2_zps4b8fd893.jpg)
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I don't think it's to big it looks great :-)
Peter
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Awesome!
Has anyone noticed that these sets have gone up in price since the release of the Metallica pinball? It used to be $250 on eBay for the past 3 months and now it's $350.
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Awesome!
Has anyone noticed that these sets have gone up in price since the release of the Metallica pinball? It used to be $250 on eBay for the past 3 months and now it's $350.
that's strange %.% I wonder if there's a connection. Its a bugger that supply and demand caper.
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Yer l paid 350 but it looks cool
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I only paid $150 for mine a couple of weeks ago.
You can find them cheaper if you look hard enough.
I spend way too much time online. :)