Heighway - 2015 Alien

[swinks]

some art release pics

[Crashramp]

I haven't really been following this closely but I like everything I've seen so far. Any word on a release date?

[Caveoftreasures]

It really needs full cabinet art on every inch of the sides n front both cab and head box.

That cab n head box design is very much like the Sega 1997 - 1998 and 1999 models with concave head box of back then but even they had full art on every inch of wood. Home collector market would want more artwork I would think ? Early days.

[swinks]

backbox is slim lucky to be 100-125mm and pretty sure split in half, as for the cabinet art it is designed to swap out playfields and art on site or at home so something a little different. I personally don't like the large bezel top holding the glass - doesn't block the view but different to what we are use to as 40-50mm wide as the cabinet is double thickness for the art work inserts.

here is a video of the change out of the playfield and art

[Caveoftreasures]

The design from an engineering point of view is modern and is great for operator sited machines and swap out playfield and translite n side art etc. great design there, BUT 80 percent of sales are to home collectors, not operators.

I see where he is going with it and it is very futuristic and modern to look at, but maybe a 2nd Std cabinet version like Stern would be better for home collectors but this would put the design costs up too much per machine having a operator and home version in different hardware so why not a hybrid ?

Maybe keep the same cabinet design but offer full cab art for home market over n above the slide in slide out artwork on the current sides ? Slide in piece has artwork and the rest of cab side is now got decals added instead of staying black. Decals would not cost much for Heighway ?

[Toads]

The pics mr swinks has just shown are the standard edition.
Their still working on the LE artwork.

[swinks]

The pics mr swinks has just shown are the standard edition.
Their still working on the LE artwork.

I just posted some pics but yes did not state from what version - just nice to see some art

[swinks]

here is the release info



Optional Extras

Below is a list of upgrade options. Optional extras can be purchased up to one week prior to shipping of your game, and can be purchased online from 9.15pm on Thursday 13th October 2016 (prices will be listed on our website)

27” backbox LCD
Fibre Optic Lighting package
Blade EL Lighting system
Shaker Motor
Amber Rotating Beacon Topper
Non-reflective glass
Polished chrome trim package
Door to door shipping by Airfreight (7-10 days as opposed to 4-8weeks by sea)
Coin mechanism – single
Coin mechanism – double
+ more to follow

[McKie1]

Thanks Jady :)

[Pop Bumper Pete]

Cannot say I like the look

from the picture of the playfield, the small LCD sticks out like a sore thumb,
the ramps should have been colored somehow, the Alien universe is dirty and worn, not shiny SS
the playfield art need to look more intergrated
and the less said about the backbox, the better

[oldskool1969]

I think they nailed it and like it very much.
To break away from "THE NORM" is a bold move, but a very welcome one in my opinion.
Really looking forward to some more in-depth reviews and opinions.

[Cow Corner]

Looks stunning to me, can't wait to see gameplay video!

 

[Mr Pinbologist]

I love the theme and playfield art/layout, but have to say that the cabinet (or backbox in particular) doesn't do much for me  

I too am looking forward to seeing a gameplay video!

[Cursed]

Very keen to see this in action!

Intrigued by the alien head, interested to see that working. Coffee can like BTDK suits I guess.

Just a little disappointed with the left drain, originally a toy was going to be there. Now it just looks unfinshed to me.

Oh, and I am the same as most here I do not like the backbox. But for me it is just the shape, I want it to match all my other pins!

[DSB]

The toys look good but the art looks terrible.
Wrong colour palette on the playfield for the title I reckon.