# Confirmation that Stern Pinball is Running Stranger Things Pins Again in ‘24?

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-02-19  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/confirmation-that-stern-pinball-is-running-stranger-things-pins-again-in-24

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## Analysis

Stern Pinball social media post wishing Millie Bobby Brown a happy birthday included a cryptic message about not seeing 'Eleven again until 2024,' sparking speculation about whether Stern plans to manufacture additional Stranger Things pinball machines in 2024. The source acknowledges ambiguity about whether the statement refers to the Netflix show or a new pinball production run.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Stern Pinball posted on social media wishing Millie Bobby Brown a happy birthday with a message saying 'we won't be seeing Eleven again until 2024' — _Knapp Arcade article citing Stern Pinball social media post_
- [MEDIUM] Community members have been requesting additional Stranger Things pinball machines — _Knapp Arcade article stating 'people in the hobby have been clamoring for' more Stranger Things pins_

### Notable Quotes

> "Reminder that we won't be seeing Eleven again until 2024..."
> — **Stern Pinball**
> _Cryptic message from Stern that could indicate either a reference to Stranger Things Season 5 or a hint about new Stranger Things pinball production_

> "Stern Pinball just talking about the show, which may return for Season 5 as soon as 2024, or were they talking about doing another run of Stranger Things pinball, which people in the hobby have been clamoring for?"
> — **[name withheld pending review]**
> _Frames the ambiguity of Stern's message and identifies two possible interpretations_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball | company | Pinball machine manufacturer that previously produced Stranger Things Limited Edition |
| Millie Bobby Brown | person | Star of Netflix's Stranger Things series; subject of Stern Pinball's birthday post |
| Stranger Things | product | Netflix television series that has been licensed for a Stern Pinball machine; potential subject of forthcoming production run |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source of this speculation article about Stern's cryptic social media message |

### Signals

- **[rumor_hype]** Stern Pinball's social media message about 'Eleven' in 2024 is being interpreted by the community as a possible hint about a new Stranger Things pinball production run, though the statement is intentionally ambiguous. (confidence: low) — The article explicitly states uncertainty: 'Was Stern just talking about the show... or were they talking about doing another run of Stranger Things pinball'
- **[collector_signal]** Community demand for additional Stranger Things pinball machines suggests limited availability or scarcity of the original Limited Edition, driving collector interest in a potential 2024 rerun. (confidence: medium) — Article states 'people in the hobby have been clamoring for' more Stranger Things pins
- **[licensing_signal]** Stern's potential 2024 Stranger Things production run would require maintained or renewed licensing with Netflix, tied to potential Season 5 release timing. (confidence: low) — Article notes 'the show, which may return for Season 5 as soon as 2024' as context for the cryptic message
- **[machine_intel]** Speculation that Stern may produce another run of Stranger Things pinball in 2024, sourced from an ambiguous social media post. (confidence: low) — Stern's statement 'we won't be seeing Eleven again until 2024' interpreted by Knapp Arcade as possible hint at new production

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## Transcript

Earlier today, Stern Pinball posted on social media wishing the star of Netflix's Stranger Things Series Millie Bob Brown a Happy Birthday. At the end of the post Stern Added...

"Reminder that we won't be seeing Eleven again until 2024..."

Hmmmm. Was Stern just talking about the show, which may return for Season 5 as soon as 2024, or were they talking about doing another run of Stranger Things pinball, which people in the hobby have been clamoring for?  Hopefully more Stranger Things pins are coming!

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