# Stern Pinball Production Update **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2023-07-18 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/stern-pinball-production-update --- ## Analysis Stern Pinball production schedule update from Zach Meny via The Pinball Show podcast reveals shipping timeline through December 2024, including current shipments of Avengers Infinity Quest and Foo Fighters Pro, upcoming Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Venom, Deadpool, and James Bond releases, plus a factory move in August and mystery game in November. Star Wars and Mandalorian are confirmed pushed to 2024. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Avengers Infinity Quest Pro and Foo Fighters Pro currently shipping — _Zach Meny production update via The Pinball Show podcast_ - [HIGH] Stern moving to new factory during first two weeks of August — _Official production schedule from Zach Meny_ - [HIGH] Venom Limited Edition scheduled for September release — _Zach Meny production timeline_ - [HIGH] Star Wars and Mandalorian pinball games pushed back to 2024 — _Production update confirms delays from original schedule_ - [MEDIUM] Mystery game planned for November release — _Production roadmap lists 'November: Wide Open - Mystery Game???' with uncertainty indicators_ ### Notable Quotes > "August: moving to new factory during first two weeks of the month, then Jurassic Park Pro and Venom Pro for locations" > — **Zach Meny**, The Pinball Show Episode 132 > _Reveals significant operational disruption (factory relocation) mid-year with production continuity planned immediately after_ > "November: Wide Open - Mystery Game???" > — **Zach Meny**, The Pinball Show Episode 132 > _Unannounced title in production pipeline signals upcoming reveal; uncertainty markers suggest either uncommitted or pending IP approval_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer providing production schedule updates | | Zach Meny | person | Stern Pinball representative providing regular production updates on The Pinball Show podcast | | The Pinball Show | media | Podcast series featuring industry updates and Stern production information | | Avengers Infinity Quest | game | Stern Pinball title currently shipping in Pro configuration | | Foo Fighters | game | Stern Pinball title currently shipping Pro, Premium scheduled for next two weeks, October rerun | | Godzilla | game | Stern Pinball title scheduled for Pro/Premium release in next two weeks | | Jurassic Park | game | Stern Pinball title scheduled for Pro release in August post-factory move | | Venom | game | Stern Pinball title with Pro for locations in August, Limited Edition in September, Premium in September | | Deadpool | game | Stern Pinball title scheduled for Pro/Premium release in October | | James Bond | game | Stern Pinball title scheduled for Pro/Premium release in December | | Star Wars | game | Stern Pinball title delayed to 2024; original schedule pushed back | | Mandalorian | game | Stern Pinball title delayed to 2024; original schedule pushed back | | Knapp Arcade | company | Source aggregating Stern production information for community | | The Pinball Network | media | Podcast network hosting The Pinball Show | ### Topics - **Primary:** Stern Pinball production schedule and roadmap, Upcoming game releases (Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Venom, Deadpool, James Bond), Factory relocation and operational logistics - **Secondary:** Game delays (Star Wars, Mandalorian), Three-tier release strategy (Pro/Premium/LE), Mystery/unannounced title in development ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0.5) — Production update is factual and logistical; no editorial commentary present. Mention of factory move is operationally significant but presented without concern. Mystery game creates mild intrigue. Overall tone is informational. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Stern executing significant operational change with factory relocation in August during active production cycle (confidence: high) — Schedule indicates factory move during first two weeks of August with Jurassic Park Pro and Venom Pro planned immediately after - **[announcement]** Unannounced/mystery game scheduled for November release with IP title withheld (confidence: medium) — Schedule shows 'November: Wide Open - Mystery Game???' suggesting either pending approval or strategic reveal timing - **[product_strategy]** Star Wars and Mandalorian pinball games confirmed delayed beyond original schedule to 2024 (confidence: high) — Production schedule explicitly lists both titles as pushed to 2024 rather than earlier months - **[product_strategy]** Stern Pinball production schedule extending through December 2024 with sequential release of Avengers Infinity Quest, Foo Fighters, Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Venom, Deadpool, and James Bond across Pro/Premium/LE tiers (confidence: high) — Official timeline from Zach Meny on The Pinball Show Episode 132 --- ## Transcript Yesterday The Pinball Network published a new episode of The Pinball Show podcast. As usual, during the show Zach Meny provided a fantastic update on Stern Pinball's production schedule. People love this info, so I have included it below for your enjoyment: Currently Shipping: Avengers Infinity Quest Pro, Foo Fighters Pro Next Two Weeks: Avengers Premium, Foo Fighters Premium & Godzilla Pro / Premium August: moving to new factory during first two weeks of the month, then Jurassic Park Pro and Venom Pro for locations September: Venom Limited Edition followed by Venom Premium October: Deadpool Pro / Premium, small run of Foo Fighter Pro / Premium November: Wide Open - Mystery Game??? December: James Bond Pro / Premium 2024: Star Wars and Mandalorian that were pushed back The latest episode of TPS contained a lot of other cool information and pinball talk. Click on the link below to check it out: The Pinball Show Episode 132: Venom Revisited & Presidential Toppers https://thepinballnetwork.podbean.com/e/the-pinball-show-ep-132-venom-revisited-presidential-toppers _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 0f3639a7-713c-4cf5-bfd7-5f96e66aa6ab*