It seems that the Gene head on the Playfield is really a Gary Stern Head with the paint job which I think was a great way to get a bit of Gary onto the playfield after all these years and titles.
In years to come, after Gary has gone to the great big pinball factory in the sky (hope he lives another 30 years) but when he is gone, his head will live on with Gary sticking his tounge out at everyone on a pinball Playfield.
A nice touch and a great way to be remembered forever, having fun with it all.