JJP released its new Hobbitt pinball machine last night in the USA.

See the JJP website which is also been updated and look at www.pinballnews.com.au and look at the latest pinball expo for detailed photos of the Hobbitt and Hobbitt LE and the NEW Gold edition Smaug model which is only on sale from last nights date to December 31. JJP says it will not sell the Gold edition after the 31st Dec which I think is a big mistake. They have no min or max numbers for the Gold edition. What they sell between now and 31Dec will be it.
Personally, leave orders open ended and let people buy what they want. Minimising the time to order might get committment now, but it loses sales later IMO.

The Hobbitt models look fantastic. However, the weird boring wood stained map like pinball apron looks dreadful and makes the playfield look really small. It just might be the photos but we will all have to wait and see what the finished products look like in person.

Overall, JJPs new model looks great. Dying to see the pinballnews site do its 100 photo expose etc.
Prices start at $8,000 USA in USA and go up apx $500 for the LE? And a $9,000 for the Gold Edition Smaug model.

I am not sure what the Wizard of Oz current prices are ? In comparison,,,,
Also, I note that JJP is offering FREE upgrades/factory MODS on both the WOZ and Hobbitt models when u order. It basically looks like u can get about $500 to $1500 of upgrades if u order and pay I think $4,000 USA deposits.

Anyway, good news for pinball and JJP.

Perhaps another member who isn't finger typing on a I.Phone can add all the new JJP photos of the various Hobbitt photos on this thread. I guess we will find out Aust pricing sooner or later IF there is a trustworthy Australian approved JJP Dealer.

Anyone got any feedback on the new Hobbitt and the various photos on the JJP or pinballnews website ?
Anyone on AP ordered one or looking to buy a WOZ since JJP is now doing much better deals ?