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General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: level42 on April 29, 2011, 04:02:22 PM

Title: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on April 29, 2011, 04:02:22 PM
(http://www.parts4pinballs.com/images/products/L-IMG/TRON-PF.jpg)

I can even trade in a JD pinball ! :)

DAMN it looks great !

Don't see any EL wire lighting or black light though ?? Maybe that will only be on the Limited Edition ?

Title: Re: Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: subzero1970 on April 29, 2011, 06:02:49 PM
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo



drools
Title: Re: Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ? (Tron pinball inside)
Post by: DarthNuno on April 29, 2011, 08:58:27 PM
Wonderful  :-* :-* :-*

Can't wait to have more details about this new pinball to come  :P

I'm starting to save money for that one  8)
Title: Re: Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ? (Tron pinball inside)
Post by: caincan on April 30, 2011, 12:49:08 AM
 ::) where are the droptargets  :-* on these Stern from a while ?!  (indianajones, avatar,  this one apparently...)  ,   hit targets with just lights on/off,  just SUCKS.  :roll: :roll:
Title: Re: Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ? (Tron pinball inside)
Post by: level42 on April 30, 2011, 01:04:09 AM
Com'on man, you GOT to love that mini TRON arcade machine !!! :D

There are also lots of ramps and a 3d flipper...and some other toys we haven't seen for a while.....I really like the looks too. This could be a winner....
Title: Re: Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ? (Tron pinball inside)
Post by: DarthNuno on April 30, 2011, 08:02:09 AM
News from the STERN PINBALL, INC facebook page (7 hours ago) :

Tron LE details coming next week...

Can't wait to have all the details  :P :P :P

Hey, already priced €3,820.36 (without taxes) at http://www.parts4pinballs.com/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=6208
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on April 30, 2011, 08:49:33 AM
Well the dollar is VERY weak at the moment (no wonder with the US government debts), almost 1,50 to the Euro. I hope they keep it up so I have a rate of about 1,60 when I go over there Woo-hoo !

Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on April 30, 2011, 08:59:22 AM
A promotional newsletter from Stern reads as follows:

Our TRON pinball puts the players in the middle of TRON movie and video game action battles. This is a fast moving game. TRON has 3 flippers, including an upper flipper to shot one of the two fabulous fast action ramps. We have not utilized a 3rd flipper in a while, and players will enjoy it. In the center of the playfield, near the top, there is a motorized 3 bank target assembly the player must hit and lower, to gain access to the illuminated, motorized spinning disc, representing TRON's Identity Disc. The spinning disc shoots the ball randomly across and around the playfield. Ramp shots take the player to an exciting Light Cycle multiball. The player shoots at the miniature TRON video game to start exciting features and collect big points.


 :-*
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on April 30, 2011, 03:24:41 PM
I was thinking: back in the days of Tron (1) we probably thought pinball was on it's last legs, surely to be completely overtaken by videogames. Who could have guessed that in 2011 there still would be a Pinball Tron game, and ZERO Tron Video Arcade games.....

In one way it makes me very sad, in another I'm still pretty happy ;)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 07, 2011, 07:25:40 PM
We announced that in later June we will make a Premium Limited Edition
of TRON.

Many of you have asked what is in this TRON: Legacy Limited Edition.
Additions include:

Games individually numbered, from 1 of 400, 2 of 400, etc.
Each will have a Numbered Plaque, a Certificate of Authenticity
and Stern Hologram

Motorized Recognizer Mechanism
The Motorized Recognizer hovers and moves side to side over
the Retracting 3 Target Mechanism, associated with new Game

Play Rules

Fiber Optic Illuminescent Light Tubes
Guiding the Ball along the Ramps, the Light Tubes change colors
according to with new Game Play Rules and Light Shows
A Perfect Addition to a TRON Game


Four Bank Drop Target Mechanism
TRON Drop Targets replace Stand Up Targets

Control Lamp LED's and Modified Light Shows

Added Recognizer Lamps and Inserts on the Playfield

Dedicated Software Program including Rules to Operate the Added
Features& Added Modes

Enhanced Playfield Art with added Silver Art Screen

Chrome Legs, Side Armor, Back Box Hinges, Front Molding and
Speaker Grills

Metal Bottom Arch with Light Inserts

Traditional Lockdown Bar Assembly

Playfield Slide Support Brackets



[source STERN (http://198.65.250.35/Forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=215)]
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: jcp on May 07, 2011, 07:51:33 PM
Four Bank Drop Target Mechanism
TRON Drop Targets replace Stand Up Targets


That's much better  :-* !
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 07, 2011, 09:41:26 PM
I guess it's a bit like this:

Normal version goes to the operators, LE goes to the home-users/collectors....

Seeing this I'm pretty sure it's going to be a pretty expensive machine...
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: caincan on May 08, 2011, 05:08:22 PM
good for droptargets..   their standup target is the same as Avatar...etccc...

     but ::) so that means a  droptarget bank is 1000$ worth nowadays ?
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 10, 2011, 10:18:22 PM
Coming from the STERN facebook page, few minutes ago... THE VIDEO TEASING  :o :-*

Tron Pinball - Our newest video for Stern Pinball (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTnjIZfHus)

Arghhh! Can't wait to see the real stuff now  :twisted:
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Belike on May 10, 2011, 11:35:03 PM
Coming from the STERN facebook page, few minutes ago... THE VIDEO TEASING  :o :-*

Tron Pinball - Our newest video for Stern Pinball (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTnjIZfHus)

Arghhh! Can't wait to see the real stuff now  :twisted:
This trailer rocks, these guys at Stern know how to tease. :D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 12, 2011, 06:38:39 PM
...from facebook STERN PINBALL, INC. page :

Shooting some game play footage next week. Stay tuned for more Tron action...

One week to go before watching that stuff in action  :P :P :P
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 16, 2011, 09:13:49 PM
Available on ebay US (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stern-Tron-Legacy-Pro-Pinball-Machine-/150601763014?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23109088c6)... BIN @ $4899 including US shipping, so "only" 3.451€ with the low $ values.
I'm wondering how much it will cost in Europe?  :ghost:
What is the best shop for brand new pinball in Europe? Maybe Paul can make a price?
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Belike on May 16, 2011, 09:45:04 PM
Available on ebay US (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stern-Tron-Legacy-Pro-Pinball-Machine-/150601763014?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23109088c6)... BIN @ $4899 including US shipping, so "only" 3.451€ with the low $ values.
I'm wondering how much it will cost in Europe?  :ghost:
What is the best shop for brand new pinball in Europe? Maybe Paul can make a price?
That is an acceptable price for a brand new pinball, especially if it is a Tron. :D
Not too much pics tho.
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: funkycochise on May 17, 2011, 05:24:42 AM
Available on ebay US (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stern-Tron-Legacy-Pro-Pinball-Machine-/150601763014?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23109088c6)... BIN @ $4899 including US shipping, so "only" 3.451€ with the low $ values.
I'm wondering how much it will cost in Europe?  :ghost:
What is the best shop for brand new pinball in Europe? Maybe Paul can make a price?
Ask carl...
He brings brand new stern every year at Ste Menehould, in France.
He's from belgium. I don't remember the name of his shop for instance...
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 17, 2011, 07:01:35 AM
This is Carl's site:
http://www.cedermangameparts.be

I have no idea, but my gut feeling tells me he's the best man to deal with for a new flipper, at least I know I would ask him first...

Bought several parts from him for my Judge Dredd and he's an excellent and friendly guy. Also (very important): He knows what he sells and loves the product. I bet if there would be any issues in the future he would give great service.
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 18, 2011, 06:28:49 PM
Available on ebay US (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stern-Tron-Legacy-Pro-Pinball-Machine-/150601763014?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23109088c6)... BIN @ $4899 including US shipping, so "only" 3.451€ with the low $ values.
I'm wondering how much it will cost in Europe?  :ghost:
What is the best shop for brand new pinball in Europe? Maybe Paul can make a price?
That is an acceptable price for a brand new pinball, especially if it is a Tron. :D
Not too much pics tho.

I 100% agree but I'm afraid after importation fee + seller margin & dollar conversion, it'll be more than 3.451€  :'(

Thanks Pierre & Andre for the links, I'll ask them  ;)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: funkycochise on May 18, 2011, 07:47:28 PM
Feel free to ask him, He's very friendly and as Andre said, he knows what he's talking about.
It's not a chance if Christian (Ste Menehould event Manager) buy through him new pinball every year.
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 18, 2011, 08:44:12 PM
Barry, there's a date for Houston!!! Goooooooo  ;D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 18, 2011, 08:46:47 PM
Barry, there's a date for Houston!!! Goooooooo  ;D


...AT JOYSTIX!!! ...we were together  ;D ;D ;D

Remember  ;)  :arrow:

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/news/houston.jpg) (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=920.0)

I'm cooooomming again :P :P :P
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 18, 2011, 09:14:55 PM
Sooouh.....where's that sponsor ? Come'on guys....it's only less than 4k !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 19, 2011, 08:30:44 PM
Sooouh.....where's that sponsor ? Come'on guys....it's only less than 4k !  ;D ;D ;D

LOL  ;D It's also maybe the right moment for me to provide a 'Donate for the board / PayPal' link  ::) :P

Published on Stern facebook, the Tron flyer, back side :arrow:
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 19, 2011, 09:55:58 PM
OOOOOOOOO, I just got the ULTIMATE DLF/Arcadelifestyle Group buy idea !!!!

We all chip in and buy a "DLF" Tron SE pinball. Then it starts touring between members  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Superully on May 19, 2011, 10:45:47 PM
OOOOOOOOO, I just got the ULTIMATE DLF/Arcadelifestyle Group buy idea !!!!

We all chip in and buy a "DLF" Tron SE pinball. Then it starts touring between members  ;D ;D ;D

someone can have my share!

Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Belike on May 19, 2011, 11:08:31 PM
OOOOOOOOO, I just got the ULTIMATE DLF/Arcadelifestyle Group buy idea !!!!

We all chip in and buy a "DLF" Tron SE pinball. Then it starts touring between members  ;D ;D ;D
Great Idea! ;D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 19, 2011, 11:09:17 PM
We'll have Etienne build a transport case for it !  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on May 19, 2011, 11:41:09 PM
Than will be a big ass box  ;)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 20, 2011, 06:45:07 AM
Mmmm, not really that big...

(http://www.elvisauctions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/-157281806517061451.jpg)

With the legs removed and the back-box folded down, a pinball machine is much smaller than your average videogame cab.

(http://gallery.me.com/andre.huijts/100498/DSCF3711/web.jpg?ver=12504875000001)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Laschek on May 20, 2011, 08:32:39 AM
With the legs removed and the back-box folded down, a pinball machine is much smaller than your average videogame cab.

With one exception  ;D

(http://www.pinballnews.com/sites/salisburybeach/4.jpg)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 20, 2011, 08:48:26 AM
Haha, yeah !!! I have actually seen and "played" "(between "" because I could hardly actually call it playing) one in Vlaardingen when I started in the hobby. Was at the same place where the NIB Nintendo Red Tents were for sale and where we picked up Ully's Night Driver years later...

Everything is so big and clumsy on Hercules that it was by far the slowest pinball I ever played......yes people, bigger is not always better..... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on May 21, 2011, 06:16:23 PM
I hope the real pinball will have a sound/music background as cool as this virtual one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI1mY3A3Hkg)  :P
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 22, 2011, 01:12:51 AM
THAT......looks horny.....but I it's not by Stern.....

Would LOVE it if they would finally use a full color TFT screen in the backbox....those single colored LED one's are way past their date...
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: jcp on May 22, 2011, 06:06:07 PM
http://www.flippermarkt.de/community/forum/showthread.php?t=96845

-> tron 3950€
-> tron ​​le 5750€
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on May 22, 2011, 09:18:33 PM
Mmm, I think I'll play on other people's machines....

Sounds like the LE is already almost sold out....which means there will be a 2nd run for sure...
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on June 04, 2011, 10:36:25 AM
Because of the NW Pinball & Gameroom Show, the first (crappy  :-\)videos of the Tron pinball start to pop up on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl-kpGEj-JI)...
Cannot really judge the game so far  :?
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Belike on June 05, 2011, 10:54:32 PM
There is already one for sale in Hungary :o
http://www.expressz.hu/jatek/egyeb/hirdetes-26430658/
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on June 21, 2011, 06:18:13 PM
Here's the official Tron Pinball Game Features video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0ohgCvmSSQ&feature=player_embedded) by Stern 8)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Belike on June 21, 2011, 07:53:13 PM
Fantastic, I want one! ;D
Too bad, that they didn't show us the original sound effects of the game. :-\
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: Alpha1 on June 22, 2011, 11:59:46 AM
This was the first pinball I said I would buy brand new! But they have come out and I have no money :-(
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: scr33n on July 15, 2011, 06:55:01 PM
Nice thread on Klov:

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=191878

Totally envy  :-X :-X
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on August 22, 2011, 02:38:39 PM
Dawn! After Tron, here's what's coming next ... here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBpcj0uOK_M&feature=player_embedded#!).
Nice trailer from Stern  8)
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: level42 on August 22, 2011, 06:55:22 PM
Yugh....hate the theme....

Pretty funny promo though...but where's Steve Ritchie ?
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: gyruss on September 22, 2011, 11:59:27 AM
http://www.retroist.com/2011/09/21/tron-legacy-pinball-review/
Title: Re: * TRON PINBALL * Can somebody sponsor a small amount of money please ?
Post by: DarthNuno on October 28, 2011, 08:39:34 PM
Check out this nice video published on the Stern FB page :

Tour of the Stern Pinball, Inc. factory as part of the 27th annual Pinball Expo. Four buses of attendees visited the Stern factor for guided tours and met with owner Gary Stern and his staff.

Stern Pinball, Inc. Factory Tour (October 20, 2011) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmf7SiN8NSs).

I would love to see similar videos inside a old arcade factory  8)