IF Stern built LOTR again - would you buy one??
PinballSales Jack
He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
NIB??
It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
Mikey at Automated.....
Comments??
Jack
Lloyd Olson
reason to not make a run of them.
Any chance for a painted backglass instead of translite, like BSM ? That
would get things going. LTG :)
"PinballSales Jack" <Ja...@pinballsales.com> wrote in message
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pinghetto
thabigwolf
Would it have new Tournament Button location, new style siderails?
I might be interested.
John
Taxman
consider it.
Dave "Taxman"
PinballSales Jack
I am visiting Stern this Thursday - give me your feedback, requests
and I'll talk with GS
Lloyd Olson
Classic and then return it after the show. I was only a couple hours away.
There wasn't one there, and there should have been. With me helping it
wouldn't have cost them anything but the game for a couple days. LTG :)
"PinballSales Jack" <Ja...@pinballsales.com> wrote in message
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pinghetto
TG
I would be interested in a collector's edition, a la BSM.
Todd
PinballSales Jack
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I'm thinking - This Summer - If we can work it out, I would do pre-
orders and the whole run would be sold before it was even built like I
did with Platinum Monopoly in 2001......maybe the game is in Gold
rails, trim, legs (?) I'm really looking for comments from the people
who will order one.
I missed out too, so I want a new one as well!!
thabigwolf
Jack -
Think about this 20 Rings:
3 Elf Rings
7 Dwarf Rings
9 Man Rings
1 to rule them all
Kinda like Monopoly with the places.... Or you could do the different
settings in the world of Middle Earth: IE The Shire, Mordor etc
Not sure how many you looking to run. 1000 or 100
Otherwise - You could do the side rails in GOLD and have the Elvish
righting along the sides of it engraved... For the shooter you can do
a crystal ball with the One ring inside...
John
AddictedToEMs
thabigwolf
>
> - Show quoted text -
Jack -
Also take into consideration - Some of us have the cash right now for
buying a game NIB from you at A-Town - If this is a possibility I
would put off buying a current NIB and pre-order a LoTR
John
pinghetto
S.A.M. system. That would definatly set them apart from the original
couple of production runs, but keep the board components current with
todays technology. Also a red led display like 24 would be nice!!
HansFrans
If it was a limited edition with the games being numbered, gold rails,
differant LOTR Toys, I am in
jimjim66
Spider-man black has the chrome package, shaker motor, mirrored
backglass. A shaker motor for the Balrog would be cool. Mirrored
backglass, and brass colored side rails and legs depending on price
for this special addition would be awesome.
mattyb
Real backglass, siderails with an elvish twist, elvish runes on
lockdown bar, super glossy playfield finish, special ed. coin door
sticker, nice key fob, improved slingshot plastics(that shouldn't be
too difficult) custom shooter knob, add some artwork to the speaker
panel(now I'm dreaming) Don't worry about the action figures, that
cost is better spent elsewhere. MattyB.
Michael O'Brien
times by Gary himself. What am I missing here?
Donnie Barnes
in. And I'd have a nice HUO LotR for sale, too. :-)
--Donnie
Hunty
I'd strongly consider it, and would actually prefer it WITHOUT the
miniatures; I thought those looked tacky.
thabigwolf
Mithril Edition - Chrome like Spidey
Gold Edition - Gold or Brass plated
Lets us know if you want more ideas -
John
Don
edition with real "differences" then I'm in for one also. I recently
sold my HUO machine and would gladly replace it with a true
"collectors edition".
- Don
Captain Neo
I'll triple agree with Donnie. I love my HUO one, but would upgrade
if the differences are worth it. $4700 would be a little steep, i'd
need a lot of advance notice to gather the funds for that project. I
also would have a HUO LOTR up for sale shortly after.
pinb...@yahoo.com
No. LOTR is old news. Tell Gary to concentrate efforts on the new &
future titles, better themes, software enhancement and support and
better quality control on the current & future releases.
Respectfully. Pinboozie
SoCalPinballs
Count me in if it is a collectors edition with the gold etc.
ssunite...@gmail.com
If it was a special edition, with some real differences and numbering,
I would find a way to get one.
Andrew
Mr. 68
Kim - CARGPB #36
www.WrongCrowdProductions.com
shazzam
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
In a minute.... been looking for a NIB for some time now... Sign me
up.
Steve
BoJo
Count me in. Can't even find any HUO to buy so this would be nice.
freaktech
I am wondering about your post for LOTR.
Stern planed to re-run TSPP 12-2008
and then Gary told us in London that this is canceld
because the US collector market is absolutly down
and the games cannot be xportet to europe (ROHS)
so i will get not the quantity for a realistic re-run.
and now with LOTR this should be better?
may be you can give us some infos
thanks
tom
www.freaktech.at
austria
Retrogameconnection
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> - Show quoted text -
I would seriously consider it also (depending on price). I'd like to
see the collectors version be numbered, use the new SAM system circuit
boards, a real backglass and some nice cosmetic upgrades. I'd rather
have the game WITHOUT the toys anyway. Please keep us informed on
this. Thanks
Steve
ditc...@cox.net
If the Collector's LOTR was different and truly limited , then yes I
would be interested. If it was a LOTR with just gold rails, then no.
Some of the ideas above are great, like
Engraved/printed side rails
Painted backglass
Shaker motor
Also;
Gold Sword rail (not sure why this was silver as all the other rails
were gold)
A limited edition plate (like Adams Gold) with number.
I realize that all the stuff above adds cost, but I would imagine you
would get more interest in the new LOTR if it was truly a Limited
edition.
Good luck Jack, thanks for pushing Gary :)
Kerry
radd...@aol.com
Ditto that
dcoppe...@hotmail.com
>
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i would also be very interested , but would he make any for
australia ?
black...@skynet.be
see any of them here in Belgium :-(
Stupid ROHS-law, wouldn't it be possible to sell the whole game as a
replacement part or "guarantee", if you write something like that on
the box? Just thoughts here cause I think this will sell overseas too!
eric.p...@gmail.com
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
Jack,
If Stern made one whith the new SAM system and collector edition i
will for 100% order one
Even if i have to pay itat front no problem ,i realy lie to have some
NIB LOTR en certainly special edition.
Greatings
Eric
PinballSales Jack
LOL
All this will be on the table when we discuss.
Thanks, Jack
Pascal - FlipperFarm.be
> Comments??
I want one here in Belgium:
no small toys, new slingshot artwork
path of the death: first edition artwork
golden siderails (old style) golden lockdownbar (without hole for a
butto) golden legs
plate with limited edition, all machines have their own number like
TAFgold
don't change the cab artwork...
new-style flipperunits for strong flippers
new apron-stickers with gold-artwork
"real lights" behind translite with bulbs, flashers etc...
captkirk
> On Mar 28, 11:37 pm, pinghetto <milla...@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
> > What kind of time frame are you thinking, Jack? Any idea?
>
> > PinballSales Jack wrote:
> > > On Mar 28, 11:30 pm, Taxman <david.tk...@norwalkhealth.org> wrote:
> > > > I regret not getting one NIB for $4K back then. I would seriously
> > > > consider it.
>
> > > > Dave "Taxman"
>
> > > I am visiting Stern this Thursday - give me your feedback, requests
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> orders and the whole run would be sold before it was even built like I
> did with Platinum Monopoly in 2001......maybe the game is in Gold
> rails, trim, legs (?) I'm really looking for comments from the people
> who will order one.
>
> I missed out too, so I want a new one as well!!
Capt. Jack,
These are the things that would make me jump at one NIB, gold rails,
lockdown and legs, real backglass, numbered plate for the limited run,
special edition shooter.
Also, will Gary be trying to get the "Hobbit" license?
captkirk
buddy...@gmail.com
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
I would be interested. Sold my HUO and would try another.
tonya...@yahoo.com
I would, now that I played one.
cart...@yahoo.com
1. If it is special limited collectors edition, with unique serial
numbers and some real differences, then definitely interested.
2. SAM would be nice, but I know that may be too much technical re-
engineering than Gary may want to do. But, if it can be done, then
that would be great.
3. Cabinet artwork is awesome, so don't change that. Also, make sure
you don't change the gameplay itself as that is what makes LoTR great.
Jaz
mail...@gmail.com
gold parts are easy to change on normal LOTR edition...
if you compare with the BSD, cab decals and translite are differents
so gold parts, number plated , cab decals and translite with many
changes will be for this great title a special edition !
Jeff S
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
I'm interested and would like to see real backglass, shaker motor,
gold trim, new toys (replace POA and towers)
JeffS
ATL
> Comments??
> Jack
teekee
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
>
> Jack
Yes, and number them! I wish they would have done that with Spidey
Black...
Bryan Kelly
be cool.
The price you mentioned also sounds fair, Jack.
Bryan (CARGPB 14)
http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins
Home of the EXECUTIVE Pin Footie http://www.pinfooties.com
On Mar 28, 11:08 pm, jimjim66 <jimandda...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Spider-man black has the chrome package, shaker motor, mirrored
> backglass. A shaker motor for the Balrog would be cool. Mirrored
> backglass, and brass colored side rails and legs depending on price
> for this special addition would be awesome.
PinballSales Jack
There won't be numbers other than serial numbers - it gets too crazy
to do that.
I doubt it would be the SAM System, but I will know more in a few
days.
Jack
upstatesc
> I have no interest in the game, but if I did, I also think this would
> be cool.
>
> The price you mentioned also sounds fair, Jack.
>
> Home of the EXECUTIVE Pin Footie http://www.pinfooties.com
>
> On Mar 28, 11:08 pm, jimjim66 <jimandda...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Spider-man black has the chrome package, shaker motor, mirrored
> > backglass. A shaker motor for the Balrog would be cool. Mirrored
> > backglass, and brass colored side rails and legs depending on price
>
> - Show quoted text -
I'm in for one. Add another to the tally.
PT
> days.
>
> Jack
Seems like converting to the SAM system would be a lot of engineering
work and kill any possible profit to be made on such a limited run.
Not just software either. The hardware would (obviously) have to
change a lot too. Creating new engineering drawings and factory build
fixtures costs a lot more than one might think. There would have to
be a lot of people from Europe interested to make that worth
while...
Didn't Stern have a SAM version of Sopranos up and running as a
prototype?
As for buying one... I'm not in. I'd rather buy someone's HUO
machine when they sell it to get the collector's edition.
John
(P.S. LOL at the curmudgeons who prefer the game without action
figures!)
PinballSales Jack
OK
After the volume of e mails and requests - I have just setup a Pay Pal
button at the very bottom of the www.pinballsales.com home
page....scroll all the way down.
You can place a $100 fully refundable Reservation for a new 2009 Lord
of the Rings. This way I know what I have in my hand when I meet with
Gary this Thursday. I promise, the game will be true to LOTR but will
include much of what you are asking for as "Specials" - our games - as
always - will be even more special.....Thanks, Jack
Scroll all the way to the very bottom of the pinballsales.com page.....
Mr. 68
Kim - CARGPB #36
www.WrongCrowdProductions.com
> Scroll all the way to the very bottom of the pinballsales.com page.....- Hide quoted text -
eric.p...@gmail.com
Payment send to
Lets cross fingers it happen
Eric
pinghetto
Payment sent. Good luck Jack!!!
Dale Smola
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
I regret missing the boat the first time around. I'd be in for one.
Dale Smola
PinballSales Jack
We're at 10 so far......
skoot...@gmail.com
Well said Kerry i agree with all of this. If so count me in.
Skoot
shlockdoc
>
> - Show quoted text -
Paypal sent "-)
kyle0...@aol.com
Do you have a time frame of when these will possibly be completed?
Just trying to see if I can scrounge up that much cash in time?
Thanks,
Kyle
blub...@gmail.com
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
I own a HUO original and would consider a new one with some upgrades.
A Balrog shaker, gold siderails and lockdown. I'm not sure about the
new siderails in gold with the big button protector - a little
overwhelming in gold?? It would be really cool to laser etch the "one
ring" text into the lockdown bar or something. A high quality clear
for the playfield would be good also and a good diverter or protector
for the mini playfield drop like the after market ones. I don't care
about the figures so much - they could be there or not. I also have
the changing color LED under the palantir globe which is cool. How
about upgraded sound also - subwoofer, etc?
It's my favorite new Stern game so I may give it a shot if the price
wasn't too far out there. It would be a nice collectible.
Dan
Mike MN
jpl...@yahoo.com
> Payment sent
I'd be interested, but I wouldn't want the gold trim, never been a fan
of the 'pimp trim'.
Didn't the license expire for LOTR?
Jerry
rwi...@grandecom.net
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
Why does everybody want a special edition? All it does is increase the
cost. What is wrong with making the original version? I'm all for
tweaking the gameplay and having the new system but I wouldn't want to
pay extra to have a plaque and gold rails.
Either way I would love to see Gary produce it again, I thought he
hinted at doing this at the TPF speech. Now the real question is which
version would he sell more of, a collectors edition or the original
improved version?
Rich Wiski
azpinlawyer
wrote:
> If it's a true limited edition run with some "good" differences, I'd be
> in. And I'd have a nice HUO LotR for sale, too. :-)
>
> --Donnie
>
> On Sun, 29 Mar, PinballSales Jack wrote:
> > I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> > He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> > Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> > NIB??
>
> > It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> > collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> > Mikey at Automated.....
>
> > Comments??
>
> > Jack
>
What Donnie said goes for me, too. And mine's already been pimped
with gold trim and legs. I'd want the shaker and the mirrored
backglass.
azpinlawyer
Payment sent, jack.
Tazdingo
mike
> Count me in. Payment sent.
That loud thump was the sound of my HUO LOTR dropping $1k in value :-)
Mike
Taylor-VA
Not in for the NIB ones but might actually be able to pick up a nice
HUO one now.
Seems like a great idea, I for one just don't have the $ for NIB. : (
Captain Neo
included. Is sterns going to be sending these out to all their
distributers as they did with black? Or is this a Jack exclusive?
SoCalPinballs
>
> - Show quoted text -
Paypal payment sent Jack.
rbur...@metrocast.net
>
> - Show quoted text -
Me too! Payment sent Jack!!
--Rick
dsai...@hotmail.com
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
Couint me in one. I just baught a NIB SMB and I want a LOTR. YES!!
captkirk
How many are you up to Jack?
captkirk
playedataritoday
refundable) until I can know more definitively what this collector's
edition will contain. I like many of the suggestions being offered by
others:
Real backglass/mirrored backglass
chrome package
shaker motor
limited edition plate
update to SAM boardset (realize this isn't going to be pratctical)
Special 'Gold' ROM
I'd like to know how limited the edition is truly going to be too.
Depending on what the final package shakes out at I'm either all in
for one, or else I'm going to use this time to snag one of the HUO
that is going to come up for sale. Either way, I finally see getting
a LOTR.
peter71
>
>
>
> > On Mar 28, 10:19 pm, PinballSalesJack<J...@pinballsales.com> wrote:
>
> > > I've been after Gary to buildLOTRagain.
>
> > > He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> > > Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> > > NIB??
>
> > > It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> > > collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> > > Mikey at Automated.....
>
> > > Comments??
>
> > >Jack
>
> > I regret missing the boat the first time around. I'd be in for one.
>
> > Dale Smola
>
> We're at 10 so far......
>
> OK
>
> After the volume of e mails and requests - I have just setup a Pay Pal
> button at the very bottom of thewww.pinballsales.comhome
> page....scroll all the way down.
>
> You can place a $100 fully refundable Reservation for a new 2009 Lord
> of the Rings. This way I know what I have in my hand when I meet with
> include much of what you are asking for as "Specials" - our games - as
> always - will be even more special.....Thanks,Jack
>
> Scroll all the way to the very bottom of the pinballsales.com page.....
Payment sent! Looking forward to updates!!
thabigwolf
>
> - Show quoted text -
Jack -
Payment sent - Can't wait for updates!
John
chuck
Sounds hot Cheech...
tomc...@gmail.com
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
I would not be interested in buying one, simply because I don't like
the game and the theme.
However, upgrading the game to SAM system (with better sound quality
samples and more variation in the soundcalls) would be a big plus.
The main reason for replying: I strongly believe if Stern would rerun
the game and do a proper marketing campaign aiming at LOTR fans
worldwide (who hardly have a clue the game even exists) he might very
well outsell the current number of games with the new run. A limited
luxery edition could be an option as well.
As I spoke with Gary a few months ago and the subject came up his
answer to marketing was "there is no budget for advertising". Please
point out to Gary there are other ways tot promote his games with do
not have to cost much. Basically posting overhere and getting plenty
reactions is also marketing in a form Stern has not considered (as far
as I know).
I'm still not buying the game, but I do wish Stern the sales they
could have and such a popalr theme should have.
Tom
Rare Hero
> Couint me in one. I just baught a NIB SMB and I want a LOTR. YES!!
Wow, where on earth did you find a NIB Super Mario Bros.!?!? ;)
...but seriously, I'm curious as to what this machine might actually
be. Honestly I like the figures and Arwin plastic on my 2005
LOTR ....but if there was a real backglass, a gold rom w/ shaker
support, a shaker, and some kind of special trim....I dunno man, I
might bite. Get 'em to do white rubber, Pinbits protectors & red
Cliffy post sleeves at the factory so I don't have to tear it apart
and do it . :)
Greg
HollyW00d
Donnie Barnes
> I too am interested, but will withhold sending payment (even if it is
> refundable) until I can know more definitively what this collector's
> edition will contain. I like many of the suggestions being offered by
> others:
I don't get it. If you can afford NIB pins, why would you "withhold"
a deposit that's fully refundable from a known-good entity like Jack?
People, the more deposits he gets, the more likely this is to happen.
Period, end of story. Feel free to send your comments on what you
want to see before you'll finish the deal, but if you think there's
a good chance Stern will do what you are interested in, send him
the money! It's $100 for crying out loud. Jack's good for it if you
want it back.
And for those of you wanting it to have the new Sam system, I think
you can forget that. Best case it's some dress up cabinet stuff. I
hope it has a better backglass, too, and is numbered. I'll be pretty
stoked if that's the case.
--Donnie
vicir...@mindspring.com
I would be interested in a true collector re-run with:
1. Upgrade to SAM system. This is a MUST to combat the crappy flipper
mush that happens on hour+ games to get thre and back again.
2. Forget the elven writing on the side rails and lockdown, stick the
Elven runes on Aragorn's sword lock! That would tie in better to the
movie. Make the sword lock solid metal with a groove in it (aka
Aragorn's actual sword), and use leds or EL tape to light up the runes
from below briefly as each ball is locked. That would be HOT and
would add collector value to the machine. It would not be hard to do.
A little metal work, a little addition to the code to handle the
lighting.
3. Make the front trim on the head one nice complete piece instead of
four chopped up straight pieces. I've always thought that looked
extremely tacky.
4. Add in some cliffy-style stuff from the factory to protect edges at
known wear spots.
1, 2, 3 are the ones that would really get things moving for me on a
$4500+ machine. 4 is nice, but would just be gravy.
Virt
(Kicking myself that I didn't buy one NIB a couple of years ago.)
Don
if you think that you are interested in buying a game. The more
deposits, the more likely this will be to go through. Money talks in
the eyes of Stern these days I would think.
Deposit send!
- Don
On Mar 29, 8:21 pm, Donnie Barnes <djbSPAMSU...@donniebarnes.com>
wrote:
PinK
Pin - K
Greased Up Deaf Guy
Luck!
badbilly27
collectors edition? Nah. While I'm a collector, I can't see spending
top dollar for different colors, or engraved plaques, etc. The
gameplay is what I'm after - it already is nice looking. That being
said, I respect the ultra collector mentality. For me, hard to
justify the extra money for a plaque that makes me feel special cause
only a certain number of us have the plaque.
But, I also think this pin should be re-run to give others a chance to
add it to their collection - real fun game and opportunity for Stern
to make some money. If they do re-run the pin in collector quality,
they should consider a plaqueless upgrade pack - to pimp out your
original LOTR. Easy money it would seem.
hamish...@hamishdouglas.com
> they should consider a plaqueless upgrade pack - to pimp out your
> original LOTR. Easy money it would seem.
I doubt they would do this, it would make the true limited ones less
valuable.
try getting a BSM backglass from stern
ne...@cox.net
Ned
Dr. Dave
lights.
= )
DR
Dale Smola
> button at the very bottom of thewww.pinballsales.comhome
> page....scroll all the way down.
>
> You can place a $100 fully refundable Reservation for a new 2009 Lord
> of the Rings. This way I know what I have in my hand when I meet with
> include much of what you are asking for as "Specials" - our games - as
> always - will be even more special.....Thanks, Jack
Paypal sent. Good Luck.
Dale Smola
appetite4pinball
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
I would be interested depending on what the limited edition package
consisted of. If it's just different trim/side-rails/translite. I
wouldn't be interested but if it included things like a shaker motor,
updated software and toys, different artwork, etc. It would be much
easier to justify the premium price over buying a HUO non-limited
version which should be easier/cheaper to find. Either way I hope
these get made because I want to add a LOTR to my collection soon!
Mike
Captain Neo
> try getting a BSM backglass from stern
You can't get BSM replacements from sterns? What if it breaks on
you? If that's the case, I wouldn't want a real backglass from
stern, if I can't get it replaced if something happens to it.
Lloyd Olson
extras. And you have to send them your broken pieces to be able to buy one.
LTG :)
"Captain Neo" <nwo...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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PinballSales Jack
Great Response Today!
Thanks - so when LOTR is re-run....there will be LOTR Playfields -
just wondering - (no pre-order) -who needs one of those??
Keep up the pre-orders, I do need more response......Thanks, Jack
rga...@bigpond.net.au
how many so far Jack
cheers
joh...@comcast.net
Now if anybody would have suggested putting a second software option
in the menu so that you could boot LOTR original gameplay or LOTR
collector gameplay, I'd be thinking really hard right now. I'm sure
that would significantly increase the costs and would probably not be
in alignment with the licensing deal, but hey we can all wish right?
It would be pretty cool if some reissue editions came with new code
sets for altered gameplay.
I definitely see the logic in how this helps keep our favorite
producer of pins running in tough times, so I'll spread the word on
it. Jack, did you ever think about having a preorder for new/
alternate software for older games (even Williams)? Maybe we could
take preorders via paypal to fund some of our favorite pin designers
to work up new ROM's/with new rule sets as side projects.
Finally, thanks for the 24 this weekend. What an awesome,
challenging game with great software.
lightguy
Did the licensing issue ever get taken care of or was it a non-issue
to begin with ?
c2
would be hard to get another small run licensed. He questioned whether
people would want one or not due to inability to source the figures. I'm
paraphrasing.
BlueMalibu
> I've been after Gary to build LOTR again.
>
> He has no "toys" - he can do Balrog, etc. but not the little stuff.
>
> Price will be like $4699.00......so who missed it and who would want a
> NIB??
>
> It would be a small run and Quality Control would be high.....like
> collector games if I have my way......probably only ordered by me and
> Mikey at Automated.....
>
> Comments??
>
> Jack
Jack,
Here is hoping that we can see some sort of software update for those
of us that already own one. Actually, not sure what could be improved
in the software.
I have a HUO LOTR but would be glad to see more LOTRs run. The more
the merrier. I don't think it will affect the value of existing games
negatively.
If anything, the hype and popularity of this great game will only
increase its value.
If the new game was significantly better (SAM system with new sounds/
graphics) then the originals could take a hit in value - but I HIGHLY
doubt there will be any changes other than cosmetic ones.
Also have a complete set of spare figures :)
Parker