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Aussie Pinball Forums => Pinball Mods => Stern => Topic started by: swinks on June 08, 2012, 08:12:45 PM
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I know this is early but since pinheads around the world are already talking about how to mod their brand new machine that they have only ordered today (press release day - 8th of June), I thought I may as well capture the ideas as they come along to help those considering any mods.
Here is a link to when the machine was released:
http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=8835.0
Here is the link to the thread when speculation of X-Men occurred, press release (page 18) etc:
http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=8236.15
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same guy that photoshopped the chrome look did another with a black nickel treatment - a few weird reflections but would be a nice different effect.
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Here is another one where people were saying they like the pro art better than the LE - more specifically the translite. Below is a picture of the LE with it's original glass then a second photo with the pro translate photoshopped in.
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Stern translites seem readily available, but will we see replacement limited edition translites for AC/DC + X-Men available to purchase down the track?
Cheers!
Adam.
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coloured dmd's will be available soon:
http://xpinpinball.com/products/displays/XP-DMD
for around the $325 US
a blue one would look awesome on the x-men
that aside they will be doing red, orange, green and blue dmd's, told they will be suited for Stern (not sure on 1/3 2/3 displays as well as full screens) and hopefully available for the 90's WMS / Bally's as could make a creature of a WH20 look even better.
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here is a FREE PLAY game card that I made for who ever wants it - image is set at 5 1/2 inches x 3 inches to suit the apron.
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here is another card
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Laseriffic have just made and have started selling their X-Men topper. It has a Multi Light LED source where you can choose 1 of over 20 colours to stay on cycle through.
If you want to order one go to - http://www.laseriffic.com
And if you are curious for other info check out this thread:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/laseriffic-xmen-topper-revel-or-guess
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Laseriffic have just made and have started selling their X-Men topper. It has a Multi Light LED source where you can choose 1 of over 20 colours to stay on cycle through.
If you want to order one go to - http://www.laseriffic.com
And if you are curious for other info check out this thread:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/laseriffic-xmen-topper-revel-or-guess
Yeah I saw them on pinside, it's good to see that the design changed to 3 claw marks to match wolvies claws. They look good.
The X-men thread on pinside is a good read.
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Laseriffic have just made and have started selling their X-Men topper. It has a Multi Light LED source where you can choose 1 of over 20 colours to stay on cycle through.
If you want to order one go to - http://www.laseriffic.com
And if you are curious for other info check out this thread:
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/laseriffic-xmen-topper-revel-or-guess
Yeah I saw them on pinside, it's good to see that the design changed to 3 claw marks to match wolvies claws. They look good.
The X-men thread on pinside is a good read.
yeah have been following from the start - big read for anyone coming into it now.
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just in case anyone was curious about the changing out backglasses:
from pin side: "Stern won't sell LE backglasses. And if yours breaks, you have to send whatever is left of it back to them to get a replacement.
The Pro translites are another matter, you can order those from just about any Stern parts distributor."
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just in case anyone was curious about the changing out backglasses:
from pin side: "Stern won't sell LE backglasses. And if yours breaks, you have to send whatever is left of it back to them to get a replacement.
The Pro translites are another matter, you can order those from just about any Stern parts distributor."
Lets hope no-one drops a LE backglass then.
To me the Pro is a much better looking package than the 2 LE machines. Either blue or red, they are just right over the top. This is the only thing stopping me from grabbing a LE X-men, besides the fact I have not played it yet or even seen a video of the gameplay.
Cmon Stern, pull ya pants up!!!...... (((
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a little update from Laseriffic a nice Magneto topper.
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Seems not much interest/hype with this new title here in oz.
Hopefully the game play is better than it looks?
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Seems not much interest/hype with this new title here in oz.
Hopefully the game play is better than it looks?
Lets hope there isn't too much interest over here, keep the numbers down.
Game looks great compared to the last stern pro released, with superior artwork and shot combos.
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another great topper from Laseriffic for the X-Men Wolverine LE
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for people who like figurines
Only $19.50 for set of 7.
http://www.disneystore.com/figure-sets-toys-modern-x-men-figure-play-set-7-pc/mp/1298779/1000262/
and
http://www.disneystore.com/figure-sets-toys-x-men-classic-figure-play-set-7-pc/mp/1304811/1000262/
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here is a card created and supplied by a pinsider - jackal2001
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here is one instruction card that I just did
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here is a free play card
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some operator cards
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and lastly a rules card
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Looks EXCELLENT Swinksy, another great job. They look awesome.
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Yep, look great. I especially like the Magnito LE instruction apron card. ^^^
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if you want some cool apron cards, a pinsider created a heap of them - not sure how long they will be available so grab them while you can.
ftp://jackal2001.gotdns.com/xmencards.rar
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Whats with all the copying from pinside?
We all go there and see this.
Cant we have our own ideas?
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Whats with all the copying from pinside?
We all go there and see this.
Cant we have our own ideas?
Maybe it's a matter of trying to keep people informed who might not go to pinside etc.
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Whats with all the copying from pinside?
We all go there and see this.
Cant we have our own ideas?
not everyone goes to pinside and it's a balance as I have shared a bit with pinside as well, including mirror blade files with Drano etc
we are all one big happy pinball family *%* and I have made sure to promote the people behind the designs.
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Sorry my bad, was not meaning to be rude. *.*
There will be some great mods for this, really would like to see a figurine in the pop up target ( like MM trolls)
Much better than a Sticker :)
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Here you go Cow Corner a Magneto Backglass Mod - Magento's left eye and lighting strikes near it.
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Looks good.
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X-Men Magneto LE with red blades - not mirror look good and better than black painted sides. Will have to do some red mirror blades.
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Flipper Fidelity have released their kit for the X-Men Magneto
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here is a definite mod - cliffy for the hole. This is still a pro to type.
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here are some figures that could be strategically placed in a game, though wouldn't whack the whole lot in.
http://www.disneystore.com/figure-sets-toys-modern-x-men-figure-play-set-7-pc/mp/1298779/1000262/
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here is a definite mod - cliffy for the hole. This is still a pro to type.
I have the cliffy on order.
Do you have any blades left?
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here is a definite mod - cliffy for the hole. This is still a pro to type.
I have the cliffy on order.
Do you have any blades left?
PM sent
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The ONLY thing the X Men machine needs is a set of mirror blades IF u want it to look wider etc. Otherwise, it really needs nothing whatsoever.
Also, the X Men Pro at Surfers Paradise, as of this afternoon, whilst opened up n cleaned etc, has had 1400 games in just over a week (5 ball games with ball save turned on etc). The pop bumper count is over 90,000 hits, the front scoop has had over 35,000 hits and shows no wear at all. If the game is used in a home environment, it would basically never cop any wear at all really, but I guess for $65, a cliffy wont hurt, if u like the look of it.
A week at timezone for a pinball game is like a years torture from a home collector on speed. Watching people hitting both flipper buttons for 20 minutes non stop is extremely painful.
Is there a law against pinball abuse out in the wild ? lol
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The ONLY thing the X Men machine needs is a set of mirror blades IF u want it to look wider etc. Otherwise, it really needs nothing whatsoever.
Also, the X Men Pro at Surfers Paradise, as of this afternoon, whilst opened up n cleaned etc, has had 1400 games in just over a week. The pop bumper count is over 90,000 hits, the front scoop has had over 35,000 hits and shows no wear at all. If the game is used in a home environment, it would basically never cop any wear at all really, but I guess for $65, a cliffy wont hurt, if u like the look of it.
A week at timezone for a pinball game is like a years torture from a home collector on speed. Watching people hitting both flipper buttons for 20 minutes non stop is extremely painful.
Is there a law against pinball abuse out in the wild ? lol
Besides from the blades and the shaker( which is being installed by amd for me) both of which are aftermarket costs I will be adding the cliffy, non ghosting leds and a custom topper.
I like the look of some of those figues but I agree that you wouldn't want to overload the machine with them.
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the X-men LE I played had a sub but with the standard issue speakers and it sounded awesome.
Chrome or a Metallic Gun Metal Grey or that Black Nickel trim (like on page 1) would look sweet as well but they can happen in time - just be great to get it and gamer on - congrats guys, lucky buggers @@*
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I have left my AC/DC stock without LEDS, will prob do same with X Men, std still looks the goods. X Men has LEDS in pops already and a few around.
Hard to change out stock when it looks so good std. Will have to have a play n see really.
Always YES to the shaker motor. Cant order a BNIB without that mandatory add on. It would be missing something major without that.
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I have left my AC/DC stock without LEDS, will prob do same with X Men, std still looks the goods. X Men has LEDS in pops already and a few around.
Hard to change out stock when it looks so good std. Will have to have a play n see really.
Always YES to the shaker motor. Cant order a BNIB without that mandatory add on. It would be missing something major without that.
Check out some of the vids on pinside in the x-men pro thread. Some guys have added some top quality leds to it and it looks superb.
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I have left my AC/DC stock without LEDS, will prob do same with X Men, std still looks the goods. X Men has LEDS in pops already and a few around.
Hard to change out stock when it looks so good std. Will have to have a play n see really.
Always YES to the shaker motor. Cant order a BNIB without that mandatory add on. It would be missing something major without that.
Remember guys pics and videos when you lucky guys open your new xmen games I can't wait to see
Peter
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I have left my AC/DC stock without LEDS, will prob do same with X Men, std still looks the goods. X Men has LEDS in pops already and a few around.
Hard to change out stock when it looks so good std. Will have to have a play n see really.
Always YES to the shaker motor. Cant order a BNIB without that mandatory add on. It would be missing something major without that.
Remember guys pics and videos when you lucky guys open your new xmen games I can't wait to see
Peter
Will do, same goes for the tron mate.
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I have left my AC/DC stock without LEDS, will prob do same with X Men, std still looks the goods. X Men has LEDS in pops already and a few around.
Hard to change out stock when it looks so good std. Will have to have a play n see really.
Always YES to the shaker motor. Cant order a BNIB without that mandatory add on. It would be missing something major without that.
So have you ordered a X Men Brett? !@#
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I have left my AC/DC stock without LEDS, will prob do same with X Men, std still looks the goods. X Men has LEDS in pops already and a few around.
Hard to change out stock when it looks so good std. Will have to have a play n see really.
Always YES to the shaker motor. Cant order a BNIB without that mandatory add on. It would be missing something major without that.
So have you ordered a X Men Brett? !@#
YES ^^^ If u play one Leon, U will want one for sure. Great machine and it looks dam nice. Colours are exceptional everywhere.
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here is a effective mod for the game, but more for the games room.
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and some comments about the lighting
from pinside
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There are so many cool mods u can make for x men just from the available general x men toys for sale on eBay. Even big w and k mart had some great stuff when I visited the other day, especially large toys for a custom topper.
I am off to the Sydney markets tomorrow and will have my eyes open for any large x men topper toys, hope to pick up something exceptional for a mod or two.
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All this positive chat I'm wondering if I should have gone with XMEN instead of Tron? Anyway Trons only probably a abit over a month off so time will tell :-)
Peter
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I have the Iceman, blackbird and storm from hemi on order.
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If I had the extra money I would have bought a second edition tron in a heartbeat, especially cause u can add the el mod wire easily to make a tron le look wise.
U can also get a x men later if u want. Tron is such a cool looking game and both the audio and the dot matrix displays are so cool and unique, it is a excellent game in anyone's collection.
Pete, you will enjoy tron, it's a game you can take your time with, chose your shots wisely and build good points and a great game. U can't have every pin that is just flat out. U need a variety and tron will go perfectly with your acdc Pete.
That new translite is excellent. I reckon the second edition release will hold its value better from a collectors point of view. Can't wait to see yours come pete, Xmas present for sure.
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Yeah can't wait to get Tron it's very exciting but I'm a impatient person and want it now lol, 5 weeks to go.
Peter
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If I wasn't now saving again for Avengers I would seriously consider a Tron.
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If I wasn't now saving again for Avengers I would seriously consider a Tron.
What about the SM on ebay ?
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If I wasn't now saving again for Avengers I would seriously consider a Tron.
What about the SM on ebay ?
What about it?
Overpriced I say.
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Has anyone got any more leads on anymore X Men mods ? !@# !@#
also, there are no X Men toppers avail on lasserterrific except the magneto one....looking for the blue wolverine one ? and any other NEW mods for a X Men if anyone can help....... !@# !@# !@#
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The Iceman mod is very cool and either this or a cyclops figure should have been put into this part of the playfield and incorporated into the gameplay from day one. It not only looks fantastic lit up in blue led through the see through iceman figure and white led in the flasher but I also think it really adds to the feel of the game in general. The storm/xavier mod is pretty cool too...provides a strobe type effect to the backboard where the storm figure is when in the storm mode, the xavier scoop pulses red led when in use., haven't got the blackbird mod in yet.
Still have to put the mirror blades I got from Jady ages ago into it as well.
I don't think I will spend the money but the pro would look really nice with chrome legs etc as well.
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The Iceman mod is very cool and either this or a cyclops figure should have been put into this part of the playfield and incorporated into the gameplay from day one. It not only looks fantastic lit up in blue led through the see through iceman figure and white led in the flasher but I also think it really adds to the feel of the game in general. The storm/xavier mod is pretty cool too...provides a strobe type effect to the backboard where the storm figure is when in the storm mode, the xavier scoop pulses red led when in use., haven't got the blackbird mod in yet.
Still have to put the mirror blades I got from Jady ages ago into it as well.
I don't think I will spend the money but the pro would look really nice with chrome legs etc as well.
Daz, do u have any photos of any of these mods, or any links to any sales/order pages of where to buy them from etc. !@#
Thanks in advance.
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OK, after looking at Iceman n Cyclops n other little figures that some are adding to X Men,which were good add ons when its daylight and u can see the playfield easily, I have worked out a very simple mod for my X Men Pro that is simple and cost effective that anyone can do by spending $6 tops.
On the X Men Pro, there are 2 Flasher bulbs with Blue dome covers on the Left side of the playfield (representing Magneto) and 2 Yellow Flasher bulbs/domes on the right side of the playfield representing Wolverine.. The Blue ones on the left side look good, n the colour is nice when the flashers go off, but the right side yellow ones dont seem to pop anywhere near as nice as they could.
So, what I have decided to do is replace some. I will change the blue x 2 to red for magneto, and change the yellow x 2 to blue. It will work much better. In fact I was going to add a extra few flasher domes each side of the playfield, well, at least one more of each anyway.
I have incl a photo of the stock playfield with the flasher domes as discussed. Red will look so much better IMO. $6 mod worth doing I think.
*as usual click on the photo for it to double in size.
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continued............
With the first photo expanded, u will see there is plenty of room on both the right side and left side of the plastics to add an extra flasher dome, right next to the front flasher domes on both sides.
On the left side, I will add 1 x extra dome cover in front of the existing one, and after changing the colours, I will have 2 x reds on the left side, one front n back, and the added one will be in blue at the front next to the red.
On the right side of the playfield, the added dome cover will sit next to the original one, I will have a blue one at the front and a blue dome cover at the back, and the newly added one will be yellow.
This way, I can utilise existing parts, and the only bill will be for 2 x new red dome covers which I already have, and 1 x extra blue dome, and I only have to add a little wiring, and the flasher bulb holders x 2, which I already have.
I will take photos one I finish it. ^^^
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NEW X MEN WOLVERINE movie starting in July 2013. Might help sell any Blue LE Wolverine X Men models any Stern Dealers have in stock !
see details >
In "The Wolverine," everyone's favourite Glenn Danzig-lookalike mutant is in Japan, where he's protecting a beautiful but mysterious woman from local gangsters. Caught in a land and a culture that's new and unfamiliar to him, Wolverine not only must confront a band of dangerous samurai but a new nemesis determined to bring him down. The photos -- first revealed on EW.com -- certainly emphasize the "Stranger In A Strange Land" aspect of the narrative, as Wolverine visits a pachinko (slot machine) parlor, strides tall and sure through some official-looking setting, and runs through a Japanese garden, clearly prepared to deliver some rough justice.
Some cool pictures below, and Wolverine in a Japaneese Arcade as well ! *%* and hopefully he gets a nice blonde somewhere along the way ?
**As usual click on the photos to enlarge. The first photo would make a great translite in a X Men, espescially a Blue LE with some additional artwork-s.
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Nice Blue LE Wolverine X Men Model. Would be great to see some of these at the movie premiere !
(click photos to enlarge x 3 as usual)
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If anyone has any leads on a "Blackbird" Black plastic Military Jet used in the X Men Pinball Display/Graphics, please let me know.
I want to place it ontop/near the left hand lower ball scoop on my X Men Pro as a neat Mod.
For it to fit, it would have to be no bigger than apx 10ish centimetres, or slightly bigger or smaller.
Thankyou !
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Close enough? 3 inches long...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Furuta-Choco-Egg-Micro-Machines-SR-71-Black-Bird-/200922051512
If anyone has any leads on a "Blackbird" Black plastic Military Jet used in the X Men Pinball Display/Graphics, please let me know.
I want to place it ontop/near the left hand lower ball scoop on my X Men Pro as a neat Mod.
For it to fit, it would have to be no bigger than apx 10ish centimetres, or slightly bigger or smaller.
Thankyou !
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Thankyou for the listing ^^^