Of course we are only seeing the bad playfields. There could be a much higher percentage of playfields without wear.

MET - That's a factory defect. Looks like no clear

KISS - I'm seeing mylar to the left, right and front of the scoop hole. I'm also seeing dimples in the mylar to the right. If there are dimples in the mylar, it almost proves my theory that the hardened layer of ply is the underside. how you can get a dimple through mylar, clear, print and then wood is baffling.

WOZ - That's a factory defect. Maybe typical of 40,000 or 400,000 games. Not even a Bally / Williams would have that much wear unless it was neglected or a defect.


What is great is that the other manufacturers can see what is not accepted (any longer). Gone are the days of "blending in" and "oh, thats normal for a new pinball". If I was paying $3000, I'd accept it. But we are being asked to pay over $10,000 for these games. You can get a professionally cleared ceramic clearcoat for under $1000.

I'm looking forward to Stern's advice on TWD LE, and their findings on the dimpling issues.

But the comment Rob makes is getting louder - "I'm out" will be something Stern won't want to hear - people will respond with their wallets.