Stern announces new KISS pinball

[Pop Bumper Pete]

I thought LE's have more pf extras like the hammer on metalica etc. No?

You get a different art package for the cabinet an back glass
The snakehead was simplified on the pro

It is NOT $1000 worth of extras

[Strangeways]

I thought LE's have more pf extras like the hammer on metalica etc. No?

You get a different art package for the cabinet an back glass
The snakehead was simplified on the pro

It is NOT $1000 worth of extras

The LE's never have $1000 worth of value above the Premium. LE buyers are paying for a plaque that says "LE". I'm sure the different artwork mirrored backglass will look awesome. I'm not a fan of shaker motors unless the game actually has a use for it - like Jurassic Park or Roadshow.

[Cow Corner]

This game would be the perfect candidate for re theme to Jaws!

 

[Caveoftreasures]

A shaker motor on a new Stern is a must.

The code is heavily programmed for the shaker during multiball and with magnet usage etc.

I wouldn't have a BNIB Stern without a shaker.
Worth every cent and simple to self fit.

[oldskool1969]

This game would be the perfect candidate for re theme to Jaws!

 

yeah Dude!

[andypinboy]

This game would be the perfect candidate for re theme to Jaws!

 

yeah Dude!

Don't be negative guys. We are all enjoying the thread. More importantly Borg's watching 
I hate shaker motors - vibration is bad news for machines - would NEVER  buy a pin that has had one fitted.

[MrMaloo]

Re: the LE versus Premium features .

There are no differences play-wise between the LE and Premium models . They will both play exactly the same . As has already been mentioned for the LE you get different cabinet / trim and a mirrored backglass instead of a translite as well as a numbered plaque .

In previous releases ( ACDC is the best example ) for the extra coin the LE came with upgraded speaker system and shaker motor as well as the usual LE extras . Nowadays the Premium and LE come basically the same .

If anybody was thinking of getting a Kiss and is bummed on missing out on a LE , then just go the Premium instead . You'll get the EXACT same gameplay experience and save a little bit of coin ( which you could put towards new rails / legs to make it look even closer to a LE ! ) . 

[pinball god]

Thats good to know as game play is number one to me and then looks, but miss on either and its no purchase for me.

[andypinboy]

That's why gene's head action will be so important - the pro misses a lot if the gene action of the prem & le is splendiferous. With the $Aud flat as a pancake I think I'll wait & look to get a 2nd hand prem down the track IF the gameplay is awesome. I think the LE's will be tightly held. This p/f is so well done it has swayed my view on owning the newer pins. When is the damn video coming out??? Anybody know?

[Brunswick Brawler]

A quote from Stern's Facebook page, from 8 hours ago:

"We are now only days away from the first ‪#‎Kiss‬ ‪#‎Pro‬ ‪#‎PinballMachine‬ gameplay video! Like if you want to see it now!"

Soon after Stern posted the a video of a test gig that shows what the magnet in the back does.  It is not on posted on youtube.

See:
https://www.facebook.com/sternpinball?fref=nf

[andypinboy]

A quote from Stern's Facebook page, from 8 hours ago:

"We are now only days away from the first ‪#‎Kiss‬ ‪#‎Pro‬ ‪#‎PinballMachine‬ gameplay video! Like if you want to see it now!"

Soon after Stern posted the a video of a test gig that shows what the magnet in the back does.  It is not on posted on youtube.

See:
https://www.facebook.com/sternpinball?fref=nf

That's a cool effect along the back wall. Have clicked like but really want to see le/prem - will have to settle for pro 

[Pop Bumper Pete]

Stern have posted on Facebook that the games will start to ship end of next week

Wooties for those getting one

[swinks]

Quote from Stern FB

"Here it is, the first ever photo of assembled ‪#‎Kiss‬ pro ‪#‎pinball‬ machines on our assembly line! These first 20 units are "Pilot Group" machines are are being used for assembly development and QC. Later these units will be sent to shows, events and test locations for prolonged data collection."

[Cow Corner]

This game would be the perfect candidate for re theme to Jaws!

 

yeah Dude!

Don't be negative guys. We are all enjoying the thread. More importantly Borg's watching 
I hate shaker motors - vibration is bad news for machines - would NEVER  buy a pin that has had one fitted.

Not being negative at all, I think it lends itself to a jaws retheme bigtime.
Replace GS big head with great white shark head.
Put a cage and diver where the guy with the guitar is.
Barrels for pop bumpers.
Redo all art
New code
Done!
I might buy a pro just to have this done to it.
 

[GORGAR 1]

Thanks for the pics Jady it's interesting to see the spike system getting put together :)