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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #30 on: February 02, 2013, 08:03:12 PM »
here are some graphics that I found.

Apron - which has the instructions printed not like crappy yellow instruction cards.
Cabinet side art - which will be replaceable if you purchase a different play field
Translite - got that 80/90's style art look
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #31 on: February 02, 2013, 08:16:17 PM »
It all does look very Hotwheels 1980's from a kids hotwheels toy car box package/etc......not sure if it looks cheap, or if it is just retro 80's that makes it look a little basic ??  !@#

I would have preferred much more detailed 2013 style graphics that are much more harder hitting like the Batman motor bike cabinet to catch new kids/teenagers...?   Maybe they are aiming for the retro look to get older players also to their pinball machines, or even younger kids from today...

Anyone else like it or dislike the artwork...opinions ??  !@# !@#
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #32 on: February 02, 2013, 08:19:27 PM »
Quote from: swinks on February 02, 2013, 08:03:12 PM
here are some graphics that I found.

Apron - which has the instructions printed not like crappy yellow instruction cards.
Cabinet side art - which will be replaceable if you purchase a different play field
Translite - got that 80/90's style art look

Great to see something other than Photoshop actors from some movie, very refreshing!
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #33 on: February 02, 2013, 08:21:10 PM »
Quote from: Caveoftreasures on February 02, 2013, 08:16:17 PM
It all does look very Hotwheels 1980's from a kids hotwheels toy car box package/etc......not sure if it looks cheap, or if it is just retro 80's that makes it look a little basic ??  !@#

I would have preferred much more detailed 2013 style graphics that are much more harder hitting like the Batman motor bike cabinet to catch new kids/teenagers...?   Maybe they are aiming for the retro look to get older players also to their pinball machines, or even younger kids from today...

Anyone else like it or dislike the artwork...opinions ??  !@# !@#

Why arent you saying that no doubt it will look better in the flesh?? Thats your stock standard line for all things STERN... why not anyone else?
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« Reply #34 on: February 02, 2013, 08:26:14 PM »
Yes. The benefits of an unlicenced pinball theme. Artwork without demands from the movie moguls.  

Is it a bit safe when they could have done anything and everything ?? Sex sells....... &&

I am still deciding if i like the cartoon hotwheels look from the 1980's Gav. When i work it out, I will throw the "look better in the flesh line in" if u would like !  *)* Stop comparing everything to Sterns, only one of us on here is allowed to do that !  <..>

p.s - where would we be without photo shopped actors > JJP ! See, even i knew the right answer for that one. And yes, thats a good thing.lol  ^^^
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #35 on: February 02, 2013, 09:48:14 PM »
Quote from: swinks on February 02, 2013, 08:03:12 PM
here are some graphics that I found.

Apron - which has the instructions printed not like crappy yellow instruction cards.
Cabinet side art - which will be replaceable if you purchase a different play field
Translite - got that 80/90's style art look

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm cartoon boobies  %.%
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« Reply #36 on: February 02, 2013, 11:13:42 PM »
I find it an interesting contrast _ LCD in the playfield, restro style graphics for the cabinet/playfield. Bit of a contrast.

Not in love with the cartoons, but I'll wait to see the final product.
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #37 on: February 03, 2013, 09:47:50 AM »
Quote from: Caveoftreasures on February 02, 2013, 08:16:17 PM
Maybe they are aiming for the retro look to get older players also to their pinball machines, or even younger kids from today...

Anyone else like it or dislike the artwork...opinions ??  !@# !@#


What other markets would they be focusing on?  &^&

Its looking good though, shame about the mass of plastic ramps (or is that ramp).  Bring on the wire form, much more fitting with the overall look and feel.
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #38 on: February 03, 2013, 01:35:25 PM »
What i do like, is the fact they have kept the theme even accross the playfield, translite and cabinet art, so it does all look uniform for sure.
I prefer a much more modern look to compete against the massively modern look of Stern and JJP, but maybe the retro look might make it stand out, and that style has been missing from new machines for some time. Cant wait to see one.
« Last Edit: February 03, 2013, 09:12:37 PM by swinks »
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #39 on: February 03, 2013, 02:47:45 PM »

Refreshing to see "real" artwork and not cheap photoshop art. Ramps remind me of the Bally "Radical" pinball. They initially appear to dominate the playfield, but after playing the game, they fit in really well. A promising start.
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« Reply #40 on: February 03, 2013, 05:51:24 PM »
Yes, Nino I agree, I love the ramps on this pinball alot as well. they look excellent. Very nice indeed.
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #41 on: February 18, 2013, 08:42:00 PM »
here is a top view of the playfield, looking good.

Prices will be released any day now.
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #42 on: March 10, 2013, 08:43:02 AM »
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #43 on: March 10, 2013, 11:01:16 AM »
 $#$ so excited for this company and hope they take off globally and bring something new to the table.
Great read SWINKS, lets hope this company might do a SURFING pinny?  &&
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Re: Heighway Pinball - Full Throttle (Motorbike racing theme)
« Reply #44 on: March 30, 2013, 02:18:48 PM »
Looking forward to seeing more on this machine, It has my interest more than anything else out there at the moment.

I love the look of the playfield but the sideart and translite look a bit too simple for me. Not looking for photoshop or anything, just would have liked it to be a bit more detailed.

I do have a question though, where the ramp joins is that going to have a diverter to send it to either side of the playfield? Would love it if it did, or even better a player contolled diverter so you could choose where you want the ball to go for the best chance of lining up your next shot. Like the diverters in the Shadow.

I am guessing it does not, but it would be a great think if it did.  &&
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