All aboard for the Godzilla Hype Train!

[VeeMonroe]

Thanks @Neil McRae for the instructions on how to set up a new pin!

Not quite an unboxing, but we had a few logistical issues early on with the size of the box -vs- our doorway.







I also had to pop out midway through because our adjustable spanner had gone missing. Fortunately, our local ToolStation was open until 8pm.





We checked under the playfield as per Neil’s instructions.




Boy, the fan is loud. It sounds like a jet fighter taking off - even when the pin is in attract mode!

 

[Silverpaolo]

Thanks @Neil McRae for the instructions on how to set up a new pin!

Not quite an unboxing, but we had a few logistical issues early on with the size of the box -vs- our doorway.

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I also had to pop out midway through because our adjustable spanner had gone missing. Fortunately, our local ToolStation was open until 7:30pm.

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We checked under the playfield as per Neil’s instructions.
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Boy, the fan is loud. It sounds like a jet fighter taking off - even when the pin is in attract mode!

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Congratulations

 

[Jib]

Hope you have an excuse for being late for work tomorrow!

 

[Deleted member 2463]

nothing like a new in box pin- enjoy - watch out next week for a big code drop. Which you can see some of on my stream from tonight.

 

[Deleted member 2463]

lol Keith Easter egg spotted by Snailman:

 

[MadNat]

Thanks @Neil McRae for the instructions on how to set up a new pin!

Not quite an unboxing, but we had a few logistical issues early on with the size of the box -vs- our doorway.

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I also had to pop out midway through because our adjustable spanner had gone missing. Fortunately, our local ToolStation was open until 8pm.

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We checked under the playfield as per Neil’s instructions.
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Boy, the fan is loud. It sounds like a jet fighter taking off - even when the pin is in attract mode!

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Enjoy that fresh NIB pinball smell! “Word from this Bird” - congratulations!!

 

[VeeMonroe]

Hope you have an excuse for being late for work tomorrow!

Well, we're both working from home! So, they're actually office pins (which get played during coffee/lunch breaks!)

Weirdly, I'm less excited by receiving GZ than LoTR or Fish Tales. I'd never played a physical full-sized pin before Fish Tales and I purchased LoTR without playing it, based on Pinside reviews and a YouTube video. I've played the GZ Pro at Funland almost every time I've had to take a trip into central London for the last few months, plus I've played the new one at FlipOut. So, it's pretty familiar to me and a testament to the quality of GZ that I wanted to fork out for a home version - I'm obviously over-the-moon that I've now got the opportunity to play whenever I want.

I am very entertained by the Godzilla Building Multiball. As I can barely hear the music on the arcade pins, it's been a really great experience seeing the building drop and getting the Blue Oyster Cult music.

 

[kevlar]

GZ arrived today and setup. Anyone else have a DOA QR reader? mine lights up very briefly during boot then goes off and stays off. I've read others have the same issue on pinside, needs replacing I think.

 

[VeeMonroe]

GZ arrived today and setup. Anyone else have a DOA QR reader? mine lights up very briefly during boot then goes off and stays off. I've read others have the same issue on pinside, needs replacing I think.

I... might do. I have seen it flash briefly on boot up.

I haven't used the QR reader yet We set up the pin last night and haven't had the opportunity to do anything else except set it onto free play.

We'll try to do some 'workshopping/set up' this weekend. I'd happily cover up the QR reader entirely (it's really ugly), but I suspect it will make it harder to update the game.

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

It’s does flash really bright on boot up them dims out have you actually tried it

 

[ianw]

@Colywobbles could make something to cover it over

 

[Colywobbles]

@Colywobbles could make something to cover it over

Yh sure if you have an idea dm it and I’ll knock something up.

 

[Deleted member 2463]

GZ arrived today and setup. Anyone else have a DOA QR reader? mine lights up very briefly during boot then goes off and stays off. I've read others have the same issue on pinside, needs replacing I think.

Check the cables to it. what code ver is on it?

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

All the premium s that came are on 0.80 so do need a code update

 

[kevlar]

Updating as we speak. Scanner works but doesn't light up. You may say that's a good thing but for 10k it better all work. Have reseated cables. Let's see if code fixes it but doubtful. Some pinsiders have had theirs replaced.

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

It only lights up really dim
Only lights mega bright for seconds on boot up
Are you registered with stern insider and have you registered the machine ?

 

[CHRIS B PINBALLS]

When running

 

[kevlar]

Yes all connected and registered. Other than the flashing during boot its not lit at all.

 

[kevlar]

Still the same after updating. I'll try it on a different machine tomorrow.

 

[Supersprint]

Is the option to have it lit in the games settings menu?

 

[Deleted member 2463]

Is the option to have it lit in the games settings menu?

nope.

 

[paulg100]

For anyone as underwhelmed by all the "off the shelf" Godzillas people are using to replace the comical one the machine comes with, am just in the process of rigging a wicked model to pose and scale properly to fit the machine, then resin print and paint.
Aiming to make this the best one by far, more to follow.

 

[Deleted member 2463]

setup the game to be on wifi is worth it for the code updates, especially if you are on slower broadband. Connect to wifi and register the game - when new code becomes available it auto downloads it. you don't have to login to play if you don't want to but the Cheevo's are good fun.

Neil.

 

[Hullshark]

 

[kevlar]

 

[Marvello]

Note that the screws on a NIB stern are in the game and can chew up your nice wood floor or if you are from the north your linoleum.

Exactly this, happened when I wrapped my Stranger Things up for leaving as I forgot to put them in the separate box with all the other bits which I'd already sealed up so screwed them back into the Pin.

And I'll have you know it was laminate, not linoleum!

 

[Colywobbles]

Exactly this, happened when I wrapped my Stranger Things up for leaving as I forgot to put them in the separate box with all the other bits which I'd already sealed up so screwed them back into the Pin.

And I'll have you know it was laminate, not linoleum!

I’m from up north and my floor is sold oak! Albeit leftovers from the SAGE at Gateshead that somehow found its way here as we northerners an enterprising lot

 

[Dave Bishop]

Installed the ball deflector on top of building yesterday- then managed this!
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[Dave Bishop]

Ball got stuck behind MechZilla- ball search freed it up. Shot to the ramp as the building lowers looking for balls..

 

[Itch]

Ball got stuck behind MechZilla- ball search freed it up. Shot to the ramp as the building lowers looking for balls..

It looks very proud of itself you there though,