Stern - Big Juicy Melons - going into production

[pinsanity]

I was too busy watching the lady behind them apply that apron decal.

Much better video though.

Thanks swinks for posting. 

[Caveoftreasures]

Love the colours and game noises.
If the price was around the price of a Stern Pro I would say yes to one.
Let's see what happens to pricing adjustments ??

Has anyone on here ordered one or are people keeping it close to their chest ?

[Caveoftreasures]

Has anyone asked Stern when the official video and sales flyer will be released. Or has anyone asked Bruce at AMD ?

[swinks]

just get a better job and buy one  you can afford a bit of rarity

when was the last time Stern released an official promo video - I think that was it

[Brunswick Brawler]

A three minute video of designers Greg and Dennis talking to the game:

https://youtu.be/OsX202XBxs4

[Strangeways]

The idea was cool with the playfield layout, the colours and the artwork. It does have features of an EM, but not the character. The cabinet is atrocious, and the gobble holes are gone. The original idea has been lost in the "modernization" of an EM with latest technology. As an old fart, this project misses the point.

Why aren't Stern promoting this product ? They are simply producing it and distributing it. Seriously, I'd say AUS$2000 is too much for this game. No, I don't want to play it.

Ironically, Capcom wanted the feel of an SS game when they released Breakshot. Absolutely amazing game, because they kept the original character of a game from that period. This machine does not look like anything from any period. It is an abomination - made worse by a pricetag that would suggest it was made of gold.

[solar value]

A three minute video of designers Greg and Dennis talking to the game:

https://youtu.be/OsX202XBxs4

Nice video, thanks for posting.

I really hope that some of these make it out on location over here. I'd love to play it.

[Caveoftreasures]

just get a better job and buy one  you can afford a bit of rarity

when was the last time Stern released an official promo video - I think that was it

It wouldn't matter if I had a million dollars cash spare, I would only by this game for the same or less than a brand new Pro.
Pricing and purchasing only gets the nod based on value for money, not based on what cash is in the bank.
There is spending money and their is wasting money.
Just because you have money so to speak, doesn't mean you blindly waste it or overspend on items.
That's the quickest way to have no spare cash or assets.

The original comment of get a better job was tounge in cheek.
Stern should be more proactive in releasing official videos of launches. I agree here.

[swinks]

just get a better job and buy one  you can afford a bit of rarity

when was the last time Stern released an official promo video - I think that was it

It wouldn't matter if I had a million dollars cash spare, I would only by this game for the same or less than a brand new Pro.
Pricing and purchasing only gets the nod based on value for money, not based on what cash is in the bank.
There is spending money and their is wasting money.
Just because you have money so to speak, doesn't mean you blindly waste it or overspend on items.
That's the quickest way to have no spare cash or assets.

The original comment of get a better job was tounge in cheek.
Stern should be more proactive in releasing official videos of launches. I agree here.

Mine was tongue and cheek as well hence the laughing face

But what if this price is the new Pro price,

[spacejam0]

When I first got wind of BJM I was very interested as I have always thought it would be nice to have an old EM style of game with some more reliable modern technology incorporated into it.
I now agree with most people on this one I think it's missed the mark and doesn't really give me the feel that's it's an EM at all....not to mention the out there price tag.
I'm with Nino on this one if your after a newer machine with an older style/feel about it go for a Capcom Breakshot it really kicks arse and you'll have enough change left over for another game or two.

[oldskool1969]

I think I am the only person who REALLY wants one.
The more I read and see, the more convinced I am.
I have a problem 

[swinks]

I think I am the only person who REALLY wants one.
The more I read and see, the more convinced I am.
I have a problem 

if it was cheaper I would have one as well, looks like fun, love the colourful art though personally would go with standard pinball legs over the crate.

[swinks]

Bryan Kelly on Pinside said the word on the street that only 300 to be made.

[Caveoftreasures]

Ok. Cool Swinksy.

I would pay apx $7800 for a new Pro and negotiate hard on delivery and shaker.
Anymore than this and I start to wonder if I would really bother.
I can u der stand the pricing cause of the lousy Australian dollar, but price hikes without extremely good reasons don't go down well with any product.

[pinsanity]

Bryan Kelly on Pinside said the word on the street that only 300 to be made.

300 to be made, but how many to be actually sold to the end consumer and not just sitting in storage at the local distro?

Put a numbered plaque on it and include a laminated cerificate. Get Nordman,Freres and the omnipotent Gary to add their John Hancocks to the machine and you might add some perception of value to it amongst the punters.

Right now it is the equivalent of buying the first box of cherries for the season at the local market.