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EAG London
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The latest report is on pinball news (From Tuesday...) - http://www.pinballnews.com/shows/eag2014/index.html
Apparently no Heighway pinball, and the "special" offering from JJp was a ruby WOZ... so nothing really too exciting. Glad i didn't go now....
Apparently no Heighway pinball, and the "special" offering from JJp was a ruby WOZ... so nothing really too exciting. Glad i didn't go now....
Yeah - I'm not too upset I didn't make it now. And JJ didn't show in person ....though possibly the East Coast US weather might of played a part in that.
Disappointing that Heighway Pinball was a no show for the 2nd year. Come on Andy whats going on with Throttle ???
Disappointing that Heighway Pinball was a no show for the 2nd year. Come on Andy whats going on with Throttle ???
I have 'heard' production has begun ....but who knows In these days of saturation media, some solid info would be better than no info.
In these days of saturation media, some solid info would be better than no info.
As far as i was aware, wasn't there supposed to be a big announcement at EAG with regards to FT???
Fish Tales? 
It looks like a pretty crap day out to be honest. I think you know it was dull when Pinball News posts pictures showing the free canteen food...
If you only like pinball, and you hate amusement machines, then yep - crap day out 
Couple of my photos
Couple of my photos
If you only like pinball, and you hate amusement machines, then yep - crap day out
Indeed, I went along last year - yeah checked out WOZ and the other pins briefly, but spent most of the time wandering around the other stuff, having a beer or three, meeting up with some of the other pinheads. Not hard to have fun there
Surprised by the silence from Heighway Pinball, no posts here since November and no news on their Facebook page regarding their no-show at AEG?
This posted just after Christmas:
"We have been quiet for a while but we will have LOTS to show you in the next few weeks
We are working hard to build 2 pre-production games in time for the EAG show later this month.
We will have not one but TWO versions of backglass art to show you, as well as some modified playfield art"
This posted just after Christmas:
"We have been quiet for a while but we will have LOTS to show you in the next few weeks
We are working hard to build 2 pre-production games in time for the EAG show later this month.
We will have not one but TWO versions of backglass art to show you, as well as some modified playfield art"
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Pat Lawlor... That would be dull, was playing the pat Lawlor gane with stormy the other day... It sort of went : Pat Lawlor designer of such classics as....... Monopoly!!! Then Pat Lawlor designer of the awesome..... CSI!! And kinda went on like that
Star Wars that would be sweet ...
Let's hope Andy brings throttle to the slam
Star Wars ? Pat Lawlor ? Both ?
Pat Lawlor... That would be dull, was playing the pat Lawlor gane with stormy the other day... It sort of went : Pat Lawlor designer of such classics as....... Monopoly!!! Then Pat Lawlor designer of the awesome..... CSI!! And kinda went on like that
Star Wars that would be sweet ...
Let's hope Andy brings throttle to the slam
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Pat Lawlor... That would be dull, was playing the pat Lawlor gane with stormy the other day... It sort of went : Pat Lawlor designer of such classics as....... Monopoly!!! Then Pat Lawlor designer of the awesome..... CSI!! And kinda went on like that
Star Wars that would be sweet ...
Let's hope Andy brings throttle to the slam
Conveniently overlooking TAF and TZ , arguably 2 of the greatest pinball machines ever made. And Family Guy for Stern was no bomb either.So you genuinely wouldn't be interested in seeing what he might cook up ?
You could play the same game with Steve Ritchie ........24 ?? Elvis ??
I was just so surprised and impressed that he'd managed to get to the stage of building a working pinball machine from scratch by the Daventry show in August. So I don't believe he'll stop until he gets there now.
Maybe it's a four year journey instead of the one year he hoped for. To do it properly he'd need a million quid at least, and I doubt he's got even 10% of that together, so it may be slow to develop but I have confidence in the big fella to get it to market one day. I just hope it's before the bubble bursts and while the market is welcoming.
Good luck Andy mate.
Maybe it's a four year journey instead of the one year he hoped for. To do it properly he'd need a million quid at least, and I doubt he's got even 10% of that together, so it may be slow to develop but I have confidence in the big fella to get it to market one day. I just hope it's before the bubble bursts and while the market is welcoming.
Good luck Andy mate.
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You didn't play the game properly...... Next up was Pat Lawlor designer of the awesome ......... Roller coaster tycoon
Conveniently overlooking TAF and TZ , arguably 2 of the greatest pinball machines ever made. And Family Guy for Stern was no bomb either.So you genuinely wouldn't be interested in seeing what he might cook up ?
You could play the same game with Steve Ritchie ........24 ?? Elvis ??
You didn't play the game properly...... Next up was Pat Lawlor designer of the awesome ......... Roller coaster tycoon
Was it "Are we expecting to see any software updates for the machines that you havent finished yet"??? If not, why not???
Nice one Chris
Nice one Chris
Nice disguise Chris..
Noone will know who the TBHO is
Noone will know who the TBHO is
Gary Stern thinking ...."for the love of god if this guy doesn't stop talking in the next 30 seconds I swear I will clench this fist and take him down"
Good work Poibug
I posted what he said in the MET code thread on pinside
Gary Stern and Shelly Sax were there on the Electrocoin stand,along with two ST pro's and an AC/DC Luci.
I love AC/DC and am still humming and ha'ing about getting one and to me I think Luci looks the best.I like the extra Luci-esque pictures on the lower playfield,tho for me would have prefered just them,and they got rid of "flame man",as i think that just looks poor.Only other negatives for me re Luci is the bleed thru on the translite,and the blue marks on Luci's shoulder on the cab,at first I thought it was cab damage but now realise it is paort of the artwork.
Would still if going the new route get a Luci tho.
As I was there I wanted a chat about Metallica,and wanted to put forward my views to Shelley and Gary,but tried to be constructive.Explained howw I have a few Sterns-LOTR,FG,MOP-NIB,RBION-first ever NIB,also until recently had a SM and that I also have a GnR.
I basically stated how disappointed I was that after over 6months of buying an LE for approx $10,000 I still have features listed on the playfield that don't exist,I was bothered how the code still aint done.
I stated how bad it would be,as an example if I was In a, say Ford Mustang with Gary and I asked him to put the aircon on,and I tried to connect my music player to the aux socket only to be told"they don't work-yet".
But more importantly VERY dissappointed at the poor communications from Stern,re info on the magnet problems,and also info re software.I mentioned how many others in the community felt the same.
I quoted the facts their only comms re code was on their facebook page on Jan 2nd.
Gary then said how the community would be upset if they had said we will release so and so on Jan 16th,but if they date went past that we would be up in arms.
I reiterated the point,that it does not have to be ultimately specific with set in stone dates,as I know how things change but in the 21st century with their facebook page,web site etc,their communications is very lacking.I pointed out how yes,at times companies don't like admitting they made a mistake,but I felt that it is better to admit them rather than to say nothing at all.Gary stated that he communicates to the community by going to shows,pinside hq etc,and I stated IMO that was not enough,it is so easy for them to post relevant info on their sites without having to fly somewhere.
I went on to say that I for one,would never preorder another Stern again due to lack of modes/communication,and knew of others that were thinking the same,and I mentioned how I don't think that would be good for Stern as Pinheads would buy a high percentage of the LE titles.
He did,around that point write in his little black book-better communications.
In more of the conversation he admitted the "fooked up" with Metallica,and going forward things are to change.Stating they now have manpower in place for three projects - three designers-Borg,Ritchie and Trudeau - NOT Gomez as he overseas not designs,and how they have three main software guys - Lyman,Ropp and Waison.
Also stated there are also junior software guys too.
He had to go as someone was waiting for him so I asked "are you working on code for Metallica",he said "be paitient my friend be patient".
I then said(prob more sternly)"Gary I do not expect a date,please just answer the question,are you working on Metallica code,yes or no?"
"Yes we are" he said - took a lot of getting out,but felt it was good to here from him.
I thanked him and Shelly for thier time,and off I went.
Gary Stern and Shelly Sax were there on the Electrocoin stand,along with two ST pro's and an AC/DC Luci.
I love AC/DC and am still humming and ha'ing about getting one and to me I think Luci looks the best.I like the extra Luci-esque pictures on the lower playfield,tho for me would have prefered just them,and they got rid of "flame man",as i think that just looks poor.Only other negatives for me re Luci is the bleed thru on the translite,and the blue marks on Luci's shoulder on the cab,at first I thought it was cab damage but now realise it is paort of the artwork.
Would still if going the new route get a Luci tho.
As I was there I wanted a chat about Metallica,and wanted to put forward my views to Shelley and Gary,but tried to be constructive.Explained howw I have a few Sterns-LOTR,FG,MOP-NIB,RBION-first ever NIB,also until recently had a SM and that I also have a GnR.
I basically stated how disappointed I was that after over 6months of buying an LE for approx $10,000 I still have features listed on the playfield that don't exist,I was bothered how the code still aint done.
I stated how bad it would be,as an example if I was In a, say Ford Mustang with Gary and I asked him to put the aircon on,and I tried to connect my music player to the aux socket only to be told"they don't work-yet".
But more importantly VERY dissappointed at the poor communications from Stern,re info on the magnet problems,and also info re software.I mentioned how many others in the community felt the same.
I quoted the facts their only comms re code was on their facebook page on Jan 2nd.
Gary then said how the community would be upset if they had said we will release so and so on Jan 16th,but if they date went past that we would be up in arms.
I reiterated the point,that it does not have to be ultimately specific with set in stone dates,as I know how things change but in the 21st century with their facebook page,web site etc,their communications is very lacking.I pointed out how yes,at times companies don't like admitting they made a mistake,but I felt that it is better to admit them rather than to say nothing at all.Gary stated that he communicates to the community by going to shows,pinside hq etc,and I stated IMO that was not enough,it is so easy for them to post relevant info on their sites without having to fly somewhere.
I went on to say that I for one,would never preorder another Stern again due to lack of modes/communication,and knew of others that were thinking the same,and I mentioned how I don't think that would be good for Stern as Pinheads would buy a high percentage of the LE titles.
He did,around that point write in his little black book-better communications.
In more of the conversation he admitted the "fooked up" with Metallica,and going forward things are to change.Stating they now have manpower in place for three projects - three designers-Borg,Ritchie and Trudeau - NOT Gomez as he overseas not designs,and how they have three main software guys - Lyman,Ropp and Waison.
Also stated there are also junior software guys too.
He had to go as someone was waiting for him so I asked "are you working on code for Metallica",he said "be paitient my friend be patient".
I then said(prob more sternly)"Gary I do not expect a date,please just answer the question,are you working on Metallica code,yes or no?"
"Yes we are" he said - took a lot of getting out,but felt it was good to here from him.
I thanked him and Shelly for thier time,and off I went.
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The show wasn't as busy as last year in terms of numbers but we had much more operator interest than ever before, close to a exciting deal which would see pinball "out there" again, hopefully JJP and Stern, just get machines on site....
Hopefully things may start to happen soon.
Plus between my friend who came to help me and I we came up with a Lancashire Pinball Pub idea.... who knows where that will go but we're going to view a property in a week....
Phil
Hopefully things may start to happen soon.
Plus between my friend who came to help me and I we came up with a Lancashire Pinball Pub idea.... who knows where that will go but we're going to view a property in a week....
Phil
Great to see the pics of you there, and good to see you supporting the Pinball community too Phil
Did notice that the number of people in the pics seem very minimal, which was a disapointment.
Fingers crossed all goes well
Did notice that the number of people in the pics seem very minimal, which was a disapointment.
Fingers crossed all goes well
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good for you dude for making the guy give you a response. not 100% sure it's a legally binding one though
Good for you Chris.