The Hobbit Jersey Jack Pinball

[Discodan]

They are only the primary characters in the 3rd largest selling books (Lord of the Rings) of all time (the bible is number 1, can't remember number 2). I think most people on the  street will know what a Hobbit is

I have no idea at all what a 'Hobbit' actually is???

That in itself should ring alarm bells as to just how super crap this theme/title is........

Amazing stupidity!

[Strangeways]

The Hobbit was just about the first Computer Game I ever owned (Commodore 64). Everyone my age has read the books or knows the story. So the decision to go with "The Hobbit" makes sense. You get the older generation, the kids and also the movie goers. Good Strategy - and not too late.

We REALLY need a theme aimed at the collector base. A horror or Sci Fi theme. Prometheus would have been an awesome title.

But I can understand JJP wants to reach as many customers as possible to build up the cash and reputation. Hence WOZ and Hobbit.

[Homepin]

Well I've never heard of it/them and I'm certain that I'm not the only one........................

They are only the primary characters in the 3rd largest selling books (Lord of the Rings) of all time (the bible is number 1, can't remember number 2). I think most people on the  street will know what a Hobbit is

I have no idea at all what a 'Hobbit' actually is???

That in itself should ring alarm bells as to just how super crap this theme/title is........

Amazing stupidity!

[Caveoftreasures]

I first thought this pinny might go really well, but if the movie isnt recieved well, what will JJP do ? pull the pin on it, or has the licence cost too much....do Harry Potter style fans like playing pinball, cause the Hobbitt is about as soft as Harry Potter as far as storyline and demographics i would have thought judging by recent youtube trailers ?....without blood n guts n war scenes like in the Lord of the Rings movies with the orcs n other monsters constantly, wont this be aimed at kids at the movies...kids dont buy pinball machines...adults do....

Put it this way,,,,any adults here rushing out to watch the Hobbitt movie when it hits the cinemas without their kids ?....if the answer from the majority is a big NO< the pinball title may be in trouble....unless JJP gets plenty of pre-orders, then it wont matter unless the movie is a stinker.

JJP cant survive on 1 thousand units only each 2 years surely ?....maybe they need 2 titles per year minimum...?

[Olivia_jason]

 

[Cow Corner]

Of course stern would have made this title,
its a typical stern title and history is evidence of this.

seems gary was a bit slow on this one. and i bet he is fuming right now about this.

I am happy that Stern are not doing this title and are doing Avengers instead, having said that it would have been very interesting to see what JJP would have done with the Avengers if they had the licence.
As for the Hobbit movies, I have no doubt that they will do well at the box office. I am not a fan of lotr or the hobbit but there are plenty of people out there who are and will rush to this new trilogy.
Having it's release at xmas, the same time the lotr films were released as well will definately help box office sales. I am indifferent on the pin, it does not faze me at all.
I will wait for JJP#3 to see if they can announce a title that will make me want to spend the $$$.

[Olivia_jason]

 

[pinnies4me]

can the admin merge these threads together its getting tiresome having conversations over three threads.

I've closed the "runour" one and redirected members to this thread, not sure what the other one is you are worried about.

[Olivia_jason]

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[pinnies4me]

I see, that's a little off the same topic I think, will let that one run its course.

[Pop Bumper Pete]

I asked a few people who did buy a Woz if they were going to buy The Hobbit as well
five out of six said they would not be buying The Hobbit (myself included)

Price being the main issue
nor are people happy about being aske to pay a deposit on TH when WoZ has not shipped

[GORGAR 1]

I asked a few people who did buy a Woz if they were going to buy The Hobbit as well
five out of six said they would not be buying The Hobbit (myself included)

Price being the main issue
nor are people happy about being aske to pay a deposit on TH when WoZ has not shipped

That is a big ask wanting people to pay a deposit on the 2nd title and the 1st title isn't even released yet.

Peter

[Cow Corner]

I asked a few people who did buy a Woz if they were going to buy The Hobbit as well
five out of six said they would not be buying The Hobbit (myself included)

Price being the main issue
nor are people happy about being aske to pay a deposit on TH when WoZ has not shipped

That is a big ask wanting people to pay a deposit on the 2nd title and the 1st title isn't even released yet.

Peter

Massive ask, quite rude actually imo. They should have had woz out and about for at least a month or so before the smelly little hobbit was revealed.
I wish JJP all the best but they need to pick the production act up big time.

[ajlaird]

I asked a few people who did buy a Woz if they were going to buy The Hobbit as well
five out of six said they would not be buying The Hobbit (myself included)

Price being the main issue
nor are people happy about being aske to pay a deposit on TH when WoZ has not shipped

That is a big ask wanting people to pay a deposit on the 2nd title and the 1st title isn't even released yet.

Peter

Massive ask, quite rude actually imo. They should have had woz out and about for at least a month or so before the smelly little hobbit was revealed.
I wish JJP all the best but they need to pick the production act up big time.

I think it is gambling with WOZ customers' goodwill if you ask me. They are gambling that enough people will be interested in a Hobbit pin separate to those who purchased WOZ that cheesing off a few WOZ customers won't hurt them. While this may work, it is a strategy that could easily backfire.

[Pop Bumper Pete]

it is seperating the pinfans from the fanboys