AC/DC is a very very good pinball machine. The theme (band) was a great choice.
If the KISS rumor become fact, then the KISS game will be Stern's biggest seller for the last 20 years. This could only be questioned by people who are not KISS fans. The most "merchandised" band in History with ANOTHER pinball. Stern are not stupid. KISS fans and collections have massive collections. Mine is worth around $50,000. To give you an idea - I bought a 30 inch KISS Destroyer figurine for $300 in 2001. It is now worth $1000 - $1200. I've never even opened the box.
Smart move by Stern, and not the first time he has approached the Band's Management.
As a fan, I've already flagged the biggest problem Stern with have marketing this game - and this could be a huge mistake if they get it wrong. It the Machine features the original members, it will be a monster seller. If it features the Tribute Band line-up they have had since 2004, it will not be as big. KISS collectors don't buy the new merchandise, only the younger fans do. The older fans won't have anything to do with the current line-up (like me). The fans with the money are the old farts like me. I'll buy a KISS pinball ONLY after I've seen the art package.
The only compromise will be debated for quite some time - have all the present and past members featured. Or, base the machine around the music featured on the machine. If the Klassic tunes are used then they have to use that line-up. Their recent releases since Alive IV have been stinkers and the new album will most likely be as well. Their 70's tunes are well and truly part of American culture. Lets see if Stern stuff this up.
