Licensed Transformers Pinball machine

[griffin]

A pinball machine company in America called Stern Pinball, are about to manufacture an official Transformers Pinball machine. No details on what it will look like, but there is a video clip promoting it (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-pinball-coming-soon-from-stern-pinball/22618/) (doesn't show anything about the machine itself).
Not sure if we'd see any of these making their way to Australia, and I think these days Pinball Machines are probably more for private purchases?

If only I had the money... :p

[griffin]

Images of the pinball machine has been released here (http://www.topscoregamerooms.com/Pinballs--Slots-and-Gameroom.html) (mirrored here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/images-of-sterns-transformers-pinball-machine/22747/)), and if you live in America, you can have it shipped free to your address for "only" US$4,700.

The product description (http://www.topscoregamerooms.com/upload/Stern%20Pinball%20Transformers%20Game%20Features%2 0Matrix.docx) (Word file) suggests that there are four versions - Pro, Limited Edition, Autobot Designer Limited Edition (of 99), Decepticon Designer Limited Edition (of 99). The 3 limited edition versions are probably even more than the regular (Pro) version priced above.

I couldn't even guess what it would cost to ship one out to Australia (if anyone was keen and rich enough).

[griffin]

Some pics and videos of this TFs pinball machine can be found here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sterns-transformers-pinball-machine-demo-clips-and-new-images/22946/).

I can see that they've incorporated 4 actual toys into it too.

[SkyWarp91]

Are you going to get one Griffin? I would if I was working full time :)

[griffin]

Imagine the shipping costs... on top of the 5 grand price-tag. yikes!

I think it'd be fun, but not something I could afford at my current pay rate.

[UltraMarginal]

If I had the money and the space, I would totally get one of these, unfortunately, I have neither so it will have to stay as a grail of sorts.:(

[griffin]

For anyone expected to be in America later this month and want to check it out personally, the company is hosting launch parties in several states (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/official-press-release-worlds-only-maker-of-arcade-quality-pinball-announces-plans-for-launch-parties-and-pinball-expo-2011/23013/).
We'll probably see more pics & vids soon on the US fansites from fans who attend these.