New Company - American Pinball

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rumour came out 2 days ago and looks to be announced formally in the next few days.

It would seem that they are partnering up with JPop as they are going to make and deliver the 12-13 Magic Girls to the original out of pocket owners which is a good thing.

They are also going to release a game called "Houdini-Master Mystery" which looks like might be a tweaked Magic Girl.

With all these companies we just need some competitive prices now....

But this all could be a big hoax as Pinside's old friend Kaneda is linked somehow so could playing massive jokes.

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this is a shot of the proto of Magic Girl and then a sketch of apparently the Houdini game, though could be the reworked Magic Girl as the new cabinets now have 2 flipper buttons on each side so could have the playfield re-worked as well ????

[oldskool1969]

Sounds like an awesome theme to me and the mind boggles what they come up with.
This company is copping a slaying on other forums and I hope they can come up with the goods.

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http://www.pinballnews.com/news/americanpinball.html

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*taken from pinballnews*

The Greatest Magician of all time HARRY HOUDINI returns to the stage!

HOUDINI: MASTER MYSTERY PINBALL

Special game features include:

Main Features:

Houdini Orpheum Themed Playfield Design
Hand Painted Houdini Fantasy Back Glass
Hand Drawn “Pinball Style” Detailed Playfield Artwork
Xtreme “oversize” Cabinet Graphic Package
Floating Gargoyle Plastic Snetinels
Real Gryphon Playfield Figure
Real Jeannie Elephant Feature
Brilliant LED Light System with Color Changing Pixels
Classic Pinball Flippers, Bumpers and Kicking Rubbers
15.6” Color LCD Display Screen
Stainless Steel Trim Package
Classic Quality Pinball Construction and Details
Full Color Playfield with “Q-Plate” Clear Coat

Game Features:

Magic Floating Card Shot
Bullet Catch Air Ball Magnet
Illuminated Kickout Saucers
Spirit Save Magnet Ball Device
Electric Up/Down Jet Bumper Device
Magnotron Spinning Thaumatrope
Reverse Standup Target Banks
Rotating Extra Ball & Special Lanes
Elevated Mystic Séance Ball
Laser Etched Theater Cross Ramp
Secret Passage Subway
Elevated Stage Catwalk
Multi-Way Jackpot Scoring
Magic Ring ABC Targets
Houdini Banner Art Package

Houdini Features:

Magic Beast Etched Playfield Shooter Guide
Milk Can Escape Bumpers
Straight Jacket Loop
Magic Beast Exit Lanes
Heavy Chained Detail and Artwork
Water Torture Cell Device
Chinese Serpent Mini Playfield
Magic Hand Magnetic Diverter
Buried Alive Magic Scoop
Hypnotic Eye Shot
King of Kards Magic Skill Lane
Believe Invisible Skill Shot
Jennie Illuminated Rollover Button
Hindu Rope Trick Device
Indian Needle Trick Targets
Hidden Bess Houdini Shot
Vertical Cobra Magnetic Ramp
Floating Bess Portrait
Ball Vanish Illusion
Magic Circle Ring Wizard Feature
And more…

Every American-Pinball Machine features hand-drawn graphics and artwork, full-size backglass, LED illumination, multi-level ball stages, real solenoid quicksteps and flippers, secret escapes, custom stainless steel trim package, and more!

Suggested retail: $6995

Contact: Scott Goldberg,
Sales@American-Pinball.com

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3 released photos

[Strangeways]

Interesting - and a bold move. A seemingly finished game "Houdini" and more on the way. The only way I would feel comfortable with this setup is if the collectors that invested in JPOP's previous projects (Magic Girl etc) have delivered games on their doorstep. Will be interesting to see how this progresses.

Certainly, pictures of complete games assists with sales - but those that lost out need to be looked after.

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2 more

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these guys did a talk at the Chicago Show but lost the cabinet lol, funny way to show off a game.

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a few more

[Strangeways]

Love the theme, the layout, the artwork and that massive clear ramp. Certainly has more of a B/W feel to it.

[pinnies4me]

these guys did a talk at the Chicago Show but lost the cabinet lol, funny way to show off a game.

Actually, it disappeared.   

[swinks]

these guys did a talk at the Chicago Show but lost the cabinet lol, funny way to show off a game.

Actually, it disappeared.   

 

[Retropin]

Looks great. Artwork reminds me of CV.
 And a non movie based theme.. how refreshing!

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American Pinball has sent out letters to the investor / collectors of Magic Girl notifying them that the game is almost ready to ship.

Gameplay video

Originally there was only going to be 16 games but American Pinball have increased that to 25 probably to offset the cost of building on behalf of bankrupt Jpop