Stern announces new KISS pinball

[Brunswick Brawler]

Crafty:  Though you are kidding regarding Gene really being Gary, that is actually good thought.  Stern should put a 'Gary Stern' on one of their pins.  Imagine if you had a Gottlieb pin that featured David or Alvin Gottlieb!

Even a semi hidden appearance on the artwork would be novel.

...Apologies for straying from this KISS thread.  I shall not do it again.

[Cow Corner]

Gary Stern bash toy, hours of fun for the whole family!

 

[Caveoftreasures]

I wasn't kidding. Did u see the unpainted head photo side by side with Gary's photo.

It's a dead ringer.

I reckon a smart n cheeky placement by marketing.

Gary's head has been immortalised on every Kiss pinball forever.
And he has his tounge sticking out which is Gary in a heartbeat.

He then comes out with those photos of him driving around Chicago in his Mercedes wearing the mask plus the photos of him wearing the grey suit with the mask on.

It's definately Gary's head when it's unpainted. I reckon it was a smart but effective move.
Hasn't everyone seen those photos side by side some pages back.

Spitting image of Gary's head when unpainted.

[andypinboy]

GS looks like a juggalo from ICP in that photoshoot. 

I can see a close resemblance with GS to Grandpa Munster. The DNA is unmistakable.

  that's great. Wonder if Gene would be impressed?

[swinks]

the head in the game would have to be Gene's and Gary's just looks similar - Gene wouldn't allow this especially when he is so protective of his merch and image

[Belac]

Gary's head has been immortalised on every Kiss pinball forever.

Gary's head already appears in the "Bash Gary" hidden easter egg mode in LOTR thanks to Keith Johnson the programmer for Stern at the time (now JJP)!

[Caveoftreasures]

Well found.

[swinks]

alternative cabinet art, not yet available but it may come ????

[RottyGuy]

Finally got to TZ today to play the pins, including KISS.

Quite surprised with KISS. All round I thought it's a solid package, apart from the cabinet side artwork which I still don't like. Along with ST, it was the pick of the pins. Any KISS fans will love it.

I thought TWD was a dog of a game, by far my least favourite. Mustang and Wrestlemania were average and AC/DC Luci and IM good as always.

[Strangeways]

My LE is late August / Early September 

[GORGAR 1]

My Pro has over 300 games on it now and I have zero black disc mess  I haven't clean it once yet. I remember when i unboxed Tron the black cleared up after 100 games nothing to worry about.

[Strangeways]

My Pro has over 300 games on it now and I have zero black disc mess  I haven't clean it once yet. I remember when i unboxed Tron the black cleared up after 100 games nothing to worry about.

Great to hear. What are your thoughts on the game ?

[GORGAR 1]

My Pro has over 300 games on it now and I have zero black disc mess   I haven't clean it once yet. I remember when i unboxed Tron the black cleared up after 100 games nothing to worry about.

Great to hear. What are your thoughts on the game ?

Very happy Nino :) as some know I cancelled my LE order awhile ago I won't go into why as I don't want to come across as to negative considering there's guys getting LE's here and I'm sure you guys will be very very happy.  Now game play is very smooth with great shots some easy like ramps some hard like the Paul/love gun area :) now the love gun area isn't as hard as people made it out to be but it's a satisfying shot when made and the slings in that area are a cool feature. The pro has color changing inserts also but not as many as the LE but they are great for knowing where to shoot for jackpots and supers.  The spike system fades the LEDS incredibly well I was blown away when I first played it and still am lol. The flippers are great very strong and just feel better not sure why but I've read they have been improved and it shows. Rules are great for an early Stern code there's heaps to do and it has wizard modes 3 multiballs including the KISS army wizard MB mode-I find the multiballs fairly easy to get but bloody hard to keep going :). Dots again at the early stage are great it's the best out of box code I've seen :) Gene on the pro doesn't lock balls like the LE but it works well it'll hold the ball then spit the ball out when the lock is lit and when it's not lit the spinning disc under Genes head will send the ball back out into play with some great turn like Warnie lol and the spin gets better after about 50 games. The spike LEDs really light the translite well and we can now turn the backbox brightness down and I have mine on 33% to help with glare although I just ordered some PDI glass.  Artwork is sensational both side art and BB art I actually preferred the pro artwork. Now the age old dimple argument well if dimples concern you then your be concerned because with the ball dropping probably 2 inches out of Genes mouth it dimples pretty bad, there's heaps of Mylar in that area and in other areas but with a steel ball hitting the PF at force from a fair height even clear coat and Mylar have there work cut out for them lol the clear looks thick and shiny and even but it'll dimple it doesn't bother me but might others. The power switch is now under the BB not front lower right I like it as it helps my sore back but if games are tight together and your under 5ft 8 in height your struggle.  My Genes head looks good as in paint mine must have been done by kids at high school lol. Overall I'm very happy and have not once regretted my decision to go the pro and now I have 4k towards my next purchase :) oh the sound is great and is implemented well and unlike acdc the song continues if your loose a ball where ACDC starts the song again.  
One thing I forgot to add spike uses a fan in the BB which can be noisy when game is idle but during game play you can't hear it :) it's not always on only when needed.

[pinball god]

Thanks for the honest appraisal of your game. You're one lucky guy Peter, well done with the purchase. Your game room is now complete......well until the next purchase. Thanks for sharing 

[GORGAR 1]

Thanks Jady you the man :)