Mike, have you got any idea at this stage as to what style of gameplay/era style playfield you are going to go with.
Will u make the machine like a SS model, or a earlier really fun but straight forward game like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Gilligans Island (which if any members have played will know that these games are shot/collect shots orientated, straight forward n relatively simple designs but they work really really well and are just heaps of fun without having to go overboard) which deliver great flow but lots of fun.
Gilligans is a classic example, collect various things to achieve great results, Ninja Turtles is similar in that it has several straight forward shots and is simple pinball but makes you shoot for what u have to get. Old fashioned fun pinball based on good shots. Not a game where the ball just flies around anywhere and everywhere n u just rack up points as u hit anything n everything without trying)......
so since the thread was called, have your say/ideas etc, I thought I would ask if you have a game or gamestyle in mind to base Thunderbirds on.
Play Gilligans and TMNTurtles if u haven't, cause it would be worthwhile homework before u design your table/playfield.
Any info would be good.