Stern announces new KISS pinball

[GORGAR 1]

Who cares how thick the clear is
You guys are going to play this game so much you would wear out anything !

It won't worry me too much. "It is what it is" - My observation is that it looks so much better and I'm hoping all playfields are done like this. I'll most likely buy another playfield and plastics set. Extra playfield will be professionally cleared and used down the track. I'm buying my LE to play, not as an ornament, but I want it to look and play as new as possible.

Rumor is the spike sound system is cracked. So great news for those that are looking at replacing the re recorded rubbish with the original tunes.

Where are you going to get a spare LE playfield from?

in this case a LE should be the same as a Premium playfield. Stern always make extra playfields and have a stash for a period. I have a brand new IM playfield stashed for one day when I get a IM again. AMD can get them in so just ask the question with them.

I didn't know you could do this, thanks.
The LE playfield has John Borg's signature on it.

It'll wear off quick with the Novus

Lol luckily it's under the clear coat :)

[Pop Bumper Pete]

Wait until you see the topper

[Caveoftreasures]

Will Stern do a "extras kit" and "factory" topper for KISS like they did for The Walking Dead ? 

Good idea or bad idea. Woiluld it's sell if the price was right ?

[Pop Bumper Pete]

Will Stern do a "extras kit" and "factory" topper for KISS like they did for The Walking Dead ? 

Good idea or bad idea. Woiluld it's sell if the price was right ?

Omg, two silly questions
Will KISS fans spend money on merchandice?
Does Garry Stern want to sell upgrades for his games?
( guess you did not read my post or check FB today )

[swinks]

stern upgrade mods - topper and trim package

guessing topper will be around $250 USD and trim package around $500 USD it anything like TWD

-All painted with upgraded smooth satin black base coat
-Graphics are glossy finish and semi-reflective
-Graphics are burnt orange to accent the DMD surround graphics, back-board and playfield color scheme
-Right side features "The Demon" graphics
-Left side features "The Starchild" graphics
-Lock Bar features all 4 band members graphics & Logo
-Hinges feature official band logo
-Legs painted in upgraded satin black finish
-Easy installation, fully reversible
-Provides cabinet protection around flipper buttons



sorry the kiss topper is just a screen shot of the facebook video.

I reckon black mirror blades will be sweet in this game

[GORGAR 1]

OMG I want this topper :) TWD was worth the cash :)

Thanks for posting Jady :) here's the video $399 USD
https://www.facebook.com/sternpinball/videos/10153294256294244/

[Pop Bumper Pete]

OMG I want this topper :) TWD was worth the cash :)

Thanks for posting Jady :) here's the video $399 USD
https://www.facebook.com/sternpinball/videos/10153294256294244/

Guess that answers Caveys question ;)

[Strangeways]

Will Stern do a "extras kit" and "factory" topper for KISS like they did for The Walking Dead ? 

Good idea or bad idea. Woiluld it's sell if the price was right ?

Omg, two silly questions
Will KISS fans spend money on merchandice?
Does Garry Stern want to sell upgrades for his games?
( guess you did not read my post or check FB today )

There is no other band that even comes close to the purchase of merchandise. I've seen shrines - entire rooms filled from floor to roof with merchandise. KISS have more that 3000 licensed merchandise items. I used to collect merchandise, and I have no idea how much I've spent, but it would be worth $30-$50,000. I stopped in 2001, but the products are still released daily. I used to collect tour T-Shirts. I had 76 at one stage. KISS fans will buy anything with the logo.

If Stern did their marketing right, they would have included the topper with all games (at least Premium and LE). KISS fans would buy the topper, but if it was included with the game, they might be enticed to buy the game.

I've just seen the topper on FB. The idea is good, but clearly whoever the knucklehead is that designed the lighting has not seen a KISS show. The logo does not light up SLOWLY and segmented like that. It looks great, but does not work.

Releasing items like this at stupid prices is a slap in the face to LE buyers. That topper should be included FREE.

[Cow Corner]

I reckon Stern should increase the prices on these aftermarket mods and cash in while they can.
As long as people are willing to buy them they will continue to sell even though they should be free on LE games.

[Strangeways]

stern upgrade mods - topper and trim package

guessing topper will be around $250 USD and trim package around $500 USD it anything like TWD

-All painted with upgraded smooth satin black base coat
-Graphics are glossy finish and semi-reflective
-Graphics are burnt orange to accent the DMD surround graphics, back-board and playfield color scheme
-Right side features "The Demon" graphics
-Left side features "The Starchild" graphics
-Lock Bar features all 4 band members graphics & Logo
-Hinges feature official band logo
-Legs painted in upgraded satin black finish
-Easy installation, fully reversible
-Provides cabinet protection around flipper buttons



sorry the kiss topper is just a screen shot of the facebook video.

I reckon black mirror blades will be sweet in this game

All this should be included in the LE.

Stern may have enticed the KISS fanbase with an excellent looking game, but they are now ripping off fans and buyers of the LE. I would NEVER buy another Stern (after KISS). This is a blatant cash grab and ripoff. This is BS..

Funny how they only include the "Starchild" and "Demon" graphics. If they geniuses at Stern knew what they were doing they would have "Catman" and "Space Ace". Fans would get sucked into buying that, but not the Gene and Paul artwork.

I knew it would be "too good to last". Only Stern could screw something up like this.

[Cow Corner]

stern upgrade mods - topper and trim package

guessing topper will be around $250 USD and trim package around $500 USD it anything like TWD

-All painted with upgraded smooth satin black base coat
-Graphics are glossy finish and semi-reflective
-Graphics are burnt orange to accent the DMD surround graphics, back-board and playfield color scheme
-Right side features "The Demon" graphics
-Left side features "The Starchild" graphics
-Lock Bar features all 4 band members graphics & Logo
-Hinges feature official band logo
-Legs painted in upgraded satin black finish
-Easy installation, fully reversible
-Provides cabinet protection around flipper buttons



sorry the kiss topper is just a screen shot of the facebook video.

I reckon black mirror blades will be sweet in this game

All this should be included in the LE.

Stern may have enticed the KISS fanbase with an excellent looking game, but they are now ripping off fans and buyers of the LE. I would NEVER buy another Stern (after KISS). This is a blatant cash grab and ripoff. This is BS..

Funny how they only include the "Starchild" and "Demon" graphics. If they geniuses at Stern knew what they were doing they would have "Catman" and "Space Ace". Fans would get sucked into buying that, but not the Gene and Paul artwork.

I knew it would be "too good to last". Only Stern could screw something up like this.

Of course all those things should be included for LE buyers but cmon this is Stern we are talking about.
Did you really expect anything different?
I hope Kiss exceeds all your expectations and is the best game you have ever played.

[Pop Bumper Pete]

The video is of the topper in attract mode
I am sure that during a game it will be more exciting

[GORGAR 1]

The topper has different lighting effects depending on the mode your playing and I'm told it'll strobe like it does at the kiss concerts.

[Strangeways]

stern upgrade mods - topper and trim package

guessing topper will be around $250 USD and trim package around $500 USD it anything like TWD

-All painted with upgraded smooth satin black base coat
-Graphics are glossy finish and semi-reflective
-Graphics are burnt orange to accent the DMD surround graphics, back-board and playfield color scheme
-Right side features "The Demon" graphics
-Left side features "The Starchild" graphics
-Lock Bar features all 4 band members graphics & Logo
-Hinges feature official band logo
-Legs painted in upgraded satin black finish
-Easy installation, fully reversible
-Provides cabinet protection around flipper buttons



sorry the kiss topper is just a screen shot of the facebook video.

I reckon black mirror blades will be sweet in this game

All this should be included in the LE.

Stern may have enticed the KISS fanbase with an excellent looking game, but they are now ripping off fans and buyers of the LE. I would NEVER buy another Stern (after KISS). This is a blatant cash grab and ripoff. This is BS..

Funny how they only include the "Starchild" and "Demon" graphics. If they geniuses at Stern knew what they were doing they would have "Catman" and "Space Ace". Fans would get sucked into buying that, but not the Gene and Paul artwork.

I knew it would be "too good to last". Only Stern could screw something up like this.

Of course all those things should be included for LE buyers but cmon this is Stern we are talking about.
Did you really expect anything different?
I hope Kiss exceeds all your expectations and is the best game you have ever played.

I only heard of the "extras" for the respective games from owners of the machines. The majority don't buy the toppers etc - especially LE buyers, as they are aware that these extras should be parts of the US$2000 extra costs for an LE. So as a casual observer, I didn't care.

NOW that I'm a buyer, I'm VERY pissed off. I wanted an LE as I'm a KISS fan and collector. I fully understand there's not $2000 value from the Premium to the LE. But to "offer" this topper and trim set at this ridiculous prices is insane. These extras should be used to entice the "fence sitters" to buy a Premium if the topper is included.

The extras should be included with LEs. Instead of spending time finishing code, they seem more interested in ripping people off with extras that should be part of the LE package.

The video is of the topper in attract mode
I am sure that during a game it will be more exciting

I understand that, but if you were selling a topper that is supposed to be working in attract mode, then by default it should light up correctly ? The game is a throw back to the 70's so it should behave like the logos of the 70's ?

[Pop Bumper Pete]

I agree
Stern has showing to much test mode, beta software, computer renderings
A fully built and running game wouldbe better to sell the ggame
But all the LEs have already sold, I dare say sakes for this machine are alreadyhigh, so why would stern change what is wworking?