Stern announces new KISS pinball

[andypinboy]

Thanks Jady you the man :)

That shooter looks the goods 

[GORGAR 1]

yeah it's a ripper hey :) ACDC  should be here soon :)

[Cow Corner]

12k US for this LE......

 

https://www.shopkissonline.com/kiss-stern-pinball-le.html 

[swinks]

thanks for the plug Peter, looks good.

I have 3 other kiss ones left if anyone is interested, selling at cost for $55 (painting and fastening rod into knob - FREE) plus $8.50 postage to move them.

Nickel with red lettering
Bronze with red lettering
Dk Grey with orange lettering

Tron and AC/DC have been sold and the 24kt gold plated WW is available for the same price

[GORGAR 1]

No problem Jady :) your products are top notch and well worth the coin :)

[andypinboy]

Swinks, love the ACDC with blue lettering - what metal is this on?

[swinks]

No problem Jady :) your products are top notch and well worth the coin :)

thanks mate, I enjoy designing and seeing if something is possible

Swinks, love the ACDC with blue lettering - what metal is this on?

they are all high percentage stainless steel blends with a mix of other metals to get the different colours.

so Peter's AC/DC is a dk grey with blue to suit his BIBLE

the gold is SS with 24 karat gold coating
the nickel is SS with a nickel coating

[Crashramp]

Congrats on the game Peter, the Pro looks great!

[swinks]

not to be negative but Kiss have listed the pins on their website and even the US prices are crazy -  a few grand for the signed apron card    - lucky for you guys that bought a LE here in Aus
https://www.shopkissonline.com/pinball

[andypinboy]

I think Aussie LE buyers were always gunna be in the money - pissibly long term as well. Sad re US - can't help feeling it's more about exploitation than anything to do with the fan base - but maybe I'm wrong.

[pinsanity]

Personally I wouldn't worry too much about pricing forecasts in the US.

Most of those 50 KISS online army machines are reserved for the sole purpose of exploiting those fanatics who will buy the machine simply because it is KISS with scant regard for the asking price.

No doubt the band will also have a number of machines reserved for themselves plus extras they can cash in on to onsell for a premium. This is Gene Simmons we are talking about remember? The man just partnered up with a cartoon dog because there was a cheque at the end of it.



Having said that though, after making a few inquiries there are still regular pinball distros in the US who have LE stock on hand at the Stern advertised* price of 8795. Note advertised as Stern has a MAP (minimum advertised price) policy that all distributors must agree to. 99% of the distros I have communicated with are more than happy to sell for far below that price in order to secure the sale. Isn't competition great?

Betson Amusements as per usual will also have bought up big on LE stock at 800 pound gorilla wholesale pricing from Stern and will no doubt sit on it until after release before slowly listing them on ebay US for well above MSRP.

I think if you are determined you won't have too much trouble securing a LE machine but your best bet is to wait until the usual pricing hype dies down before outlaying the cash.

[Strangeways]

The KISS fanbase will spend any amount on a merchandising product that the next KISS collector does not have. You really need to be a KISS fan to know what I'm taking about. I'm surprised the KISS Shop does not have the LE listed at $15,000.. Not kidding.

[Cow Corner]

Yep, the Kiss army would be stupid enough to pay whatever obscene Gene asks them to pay.
Crazy fooks!

[GORGAR 1]

Congrats on the game Peter, the Pro looks great!

Thanks Adam I've had it for a while and it's still a blast :).

[Strangeways]

My Kids are starting to ask about the new arrival.

As I did with my father, my son Zac will be present for the unboxing. I simply cannot wait.