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The Mandalorian Pinball

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Where is the LE? And why do Stern continue using a washed out footage on their videos! When I saw Turtles in real life I couldn’t believe how bright it was.
 
I would imagine that the Lights in the helmet signify taking out enemies, or upgrading Armour if you hit them all. Something like that.
 
I think it looks okay from a that initial view. Even the pro doesn't seem to bad actually. The cabinets look ghastly but the backglass is pretty cool.
 
The art package isn't too bad with the Premium being the pick of the bunch in my opinion. I am surprised how much they've packed into the playfield, even the Pro seems very well equipped.
 
Did you actually place an order Dave? as I think they are sold out soomeone will want your spot for sure.

Neil.
 
Artwork on the playfield looks good. Will have to see how it plays.
 
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen

We love everything Star Wars!!

And so does everyone else.

You know from our May 4th teaser and from today’s webinars, we are starting production of our next cornerstone game, Star Wars The Mandalorian. You all must know the phenomenal success of The Mandalorian, which like all things Star Wars, appeals to all ages, including all my fellow employees and my 4 year old granddaughter. The 2 seasons, 8 weekly episodes each, debuted in November 2019 and October 2020 respectively. The third season is expected in spring of 2022. More important than The Mandalorian’s many Emmy nominations and awards, its global content demand was 31.9 times more than any other current title, according to research firm Parrot Analytics.

The Mandalorian game will have Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models. We are maintaining our cadence and schedule -- new cornerstone titles in beginning of the year, in the spring, and in the fall. We have increased our production 20% and will increase another 25% over the next few months.

Lucas is driving excitement for The Mandalorian pinball. We participated in their “May the 4th Be With You” events. This morning at 8am CDT Lucas introduced their entire fan base to this game with its exclusive announcement on the official Star Wars website, https://www.starwars.com/news.
Lucas will continue to actively drive exposure of The Mandalorian pinball machine, including featuring it on their weekly “This Week in Star Wars” news program scheduled for this Thursday (5/13) around 2pm CDT.

In Star Wars lore, The Mandalorian story takes place 5 years after Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. This series tells the story of a lone bounty hunter who goes on the run after being hired to retrieve The Child (who is not Yoda as a baby).

The Mandalorian Pro has a very full playfield with great shots, spell outs and easy to follow rules, which build to increasingly higher levels for better players. In the center of the playfield, between the sling shots, a pattern of 3 easy to understand insert displays count progression through Encounters, Missions, and Razer Crest multiball awards toward 3 different Wizard Modes, culminating in the Final Wizard Mode. Play starts with 5 rollovers at the top, spelling C-H-I-L-D under a custom molded The Child, before the ball enters the pop bumper area. An up-post in the orbits can also redirect balls into C-H-I-L-D rollovers. Shooting multiple times through the sweet spot at playfield center, under the custom molded Razer Crest ship, starts multiball play with 3 or 4 balls, even more balls if players earn add-a-balls. There are 3 smooth plastic ramps, 2 of which direct the ball to the return lanes. The center third ramp has a control gate to stage a ball for Razer Crest multiball. The left ramp has a diverter to transport balls to the Encounter mini-playfield area with 6 targets for a rule completion plus its own flipper; thus The Mandalorian has 3 flippers in total. The game has a spinning target and scoop & vuk on the left and a mini loop on the right.

Shots and rules progressions are indicated with 18 RGB lights. GI lighting is enhanced with color changing LED’s. Custom speech is provided by actor Carl Weathers, who plays Greef Karga. The Ludwig Göransson The Mandalorian theme music envelops game play. Action is augmented with Season 1 and Season 2 videos.

Additions and changes for the Premium/LE are substantial. The diverter on Encounter ramp still feeds the mini-playfield, but the mini-playfield is no longer just an area of the playfield. This mini-playfield is a motorized, separate playfield, moving from a 45 degree angle to parallel and above the playfield. Added is a 2nd flipper on the Encounter mini-playfield, making 4 flippers on Premium/LE games. There is an up-post at mini-playfield exit. Under The Child is a “Force” magnet to catch the ball and create exiting action. All ramps have chrome wire returns. The mini-loop on the right features a rule controlled dynamic up-down scoop loading an added wire ramp feeding the left ramp return.

Based on our dealer and distributor input, we have decided to make 750 Limited Edition The Mandalorian games, each with
• High gloss Beskar inspired armor and legs
• Mirrored backglass – the most exciting and stunning I have ever seen
• Upgraded audio system
• Shaker motor
• Non-glare playfield glass
• Certificate of authenticity signed by me
• Designer autograph
• Sequentially numbered (1 to 750) plate

Production of The Mandalorian Pro games will begin next week. In early June, we will begin the LE. The Premium production will start late June. We also will continue manufacturing many other games.

We have all read about and felt cost increases and shortages of many things we buy for home and business. Manufacturing generally has suffered cost increases and shortages for electronic chips, LCD’s, metals, wood, and more. Nonetheless The Mandalorian will be priced the same as our last cornerstone. Because the LE production starts in a matter of weeks, we ask full payment of LE purchase price be made with order. As usual, for the LE there is no CIA discount. Fees remain unchanged to specify an LE number, if available.

UMRP, MAP and MSRP will be the same as our last cornerstone game; confirming lists will be sent separately to U.S. distributors and dealers.

A full line of accessories will be available. Art blades are scheduled for mid-June. Side armor and shooter rods are mid-July. Subject to licensor’s pending approval, topper is planned for August.

Jack Danger will stream The Mandalorian Premium/LE with the game team live on Friday, May 21, at 6pm CST:

I have been playing the Pro and the Premium The Mandalorian every afternoon for weeks. As locations open, this game will earn, having a great title, great casual player rules and features, and plenty of shots and rules for the great player. Great game and great title, for home and operation.

This is the Way.

Gary

Gary Stern
President
Stern Pinball, Inc.
2001 Lunt Avenue
 
Did you actually place an order Dave? as I think they are sold out soomeone will want your spot for sure.

Neil.

I did, Phil kindly had a spot for me, but I want a BTTF more. I didn’t want to buy one and then move it on (could flip it for more by the looks of things) as the buyer would loose PH warranty.
 
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