Thunderbirds - Homepin

[Pop Bumper Pete]

dont know, dont care
aparently my getting my money refunded was meant to mean that i no longer have an opinion

[Strangeways]

Discussion on TAG have apparently been banned on Aussie Arcade.  (I don't know why, I heard that from a podcast this week).

...Has anyone played the game that is in production?  Are the negative reviews more based on some of Mike's statements and behaviours, or are they truely reflective of the game?

Apparently there is a display machine somewhere in Tullamarine. So anyone interested can play test the game for themselves.

...and in further news, Highway is no longer dealing with the preorder guys

The distribution model back when we were the "distributor" was flawed and highly unprofessional. Not surprised at all. Homepin NEVER EVER took onboard constructive distribution suggestions etc. Once they had our money, there was zero interest in support. Rather, the chase was on for the next container load out.

Or is it Highway have done all they can and Homepin isn’t supplying the pre order machines?

I don't know for a fact, but is sounds like normal "modus operandi". No surprise to me.

dont know, dont care
aparently my getting my money refunded was meant to mean that i no longer have an opinion

So you have lost your right to document your experiences ? I think a few pinheads have valued your opinion, and those of others affected, so that they were informed and didn't make the same mistakes.

[Retropin]

Unless of course you have something good to say about your experience or the machine. In which case, comments are more than welcome..LOL.

Its how Homepin ran the thread on AA.. in fact, its how AA ran the thread on AA and its how Homepin etc want the thread on Pinside to run.

Problem lies in the fact that no one has a good experience dealing with Homepin... im pretty sure even Hiighway are are finding life difficult given what ive read.

Now, if upon its final release it had been a great game, things wouldn't be too bad, but unfortunately, its obvious Mike cobbled together some parts on a PF and called it "design".
But.. on the plus side, the USA was never their intended market and that gives Mike the right to act derogatorily which he has also done to the Aus market and UK market.
So... pachinko machines for China it is then..,.LOL

[oldskool1969]

Took a looooooooong time but most people have seen the light.

[pinball god]

Oh dear

[Strangeways]

Disappointing to hear first hand that NEW Aussie Customers are receiving their games within weeks, yet pre order guys are still waiting. Even more disgraceful is that the local distributor is advising these new buyers NOT to respond or make any contact with pre order customers. In other words - keep it all hush that they have their games already in their gamesroom.


 

[onetaste]

Massive cash grab, mike must be hurting to behave like this

[Toads]

Disappointing to hear first hand that NEW Aussie Customers are receiving their games within weeks, yet pre order guys are still waiting. Even more disgraceful is that the local distributor is advising these new buyers NOT to respond or make any contact with pre order customers. In other words - keep it all hush that they have their games already in their gamesroom.


 

Who is the local distributor thst you speak of?

[Gamemasters]

So if all above shocks you, check out
       
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Thunderbirds-Pinball-Machine-12-MONTHS-WARRANTY-FREE-FREIGHT/132958649101?hash=item1ef4f3fb0d:g:buoAAOSwbaxca4s-

so item must be IN STOCK and available.

[Strangeways]

Disappointing to hear first hand that NEW Aussie Customers are receiving their games within weeks, yet pre order guys are still waiting. Even more disgraceful is that the local distributor is advising these new buyers NOT to respond or make any contact with pre order customers. In other words - keep it all hush that they have their games already in their gamesroom.


 

Who is the local distributor thst you speak of?

Homepin distributor. Whoever that is, I have not kept track of who the sucker would be these days.

[swinks]

apparently Doug / Wiredoug is the Service agent for Vic but that aside I wouldn't trust Homepin or Highway - save you money for another pinball / company.

[Strangeways]

apparently Doug / Wiredoug is the Service agent for Vic but that aside I wouldn't trust Homepin or Highway - save you money for another pinball / company.

I thought the "new" distributor was Owen in Tullamarine ? There a TBAG on Display and in stock apparently.

[Toads]

Disappointing to hear first hand that NEW Aussie Customers are receiving their games within weeks, yet pre order guys are still waiting. Even more disgraceful is that the local distributor is advising these new buyers NOT to respond or make any contact with pre order customers. In other words - keep it all hush that they have their games already in their gamesroom.


 

You mean there are new customers out there that are buying this pin?
I've hard they can't sell the ones in stock.

[oldskool1969]

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I thought the "new" distributor was Owen in Tullamarine ? There a TBAG on Display and in stock apparently.
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You can't say TBAG, but, I call it Blunderturds!

[Strangeways]

Disappointing to hear first hand that NEW Aussie Customers are receiving their games within weeks, yet pre order guys are still waiting. Even more disgraceful is that the local distributor is advising these new buyers NOT to respond or make any contact with pre order customers. In other words - keep it all hush that they have their games already in their gamesroom.


 

You mean there are new customers out there that are buying this pin?
I've hard they can't sell the ones in stock.

Had a customer in here 2 weeks ago after taking a delivery of TBAG. Needed parts to "improve" his machine. Not a pre order customer.