# First Wizard of Oz Artwork Revealed

**Source:** Pinball News Website  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2011-05-28  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/news/jerseyjack6.html

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## Analysis

Jersey Jack Pinball revealed the first artwork samples for their upcoming Wizard of Oz pinball machine on May 28, 2011, showcasing monochrome backglass and 26-inch LCD monitor designs created by artist Jerry Vanderstelt. The artwork depicts darker movie elements alongside Dorothy and Toto, and represents part of a seven-piece hand-painted art package that will be applied to various cabinet surfaces using UV inks.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The Wizard of Oz will feature a 26-inch LCD monitor mounted in the backbox — _Article states 'The picture shows how the backglass frame will surround a composite image which will be displayed on the 26-inch LCD monitor mounted in the game's backbox'_
- [HIGH] The artwork is a seven-piece hand-painted set created by Jerry Vanderstelt — _Jerry Vanderstelt directly quoted: 'The cabinet sides, backbox sides, front coin door panel, backglass art and backbox glass insert are seven different works of art'_
- [HIGH] The monitor image will display different treatments during gameplay and attract mode — _Article states 'Different treatments of the monitor image will be displayed on the LCD monitor at different times during the gameplay and also in attract mode'_
- [HIGH] The artwork will be printed using UV inks onto high-grade vinyl — _Article explicitly states 'The remaining pieces of Jerry's artwork will be printed using UV inks onto high-grade vinyl, before being applied to the cabinet front and sides'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The cabinet sides, backbox sides, front coin door panel, backglass art and backbox glass insert are seven different works of art and will complete the story-telling treatment I have in mind for the entire exterior art package"
> — **Jerry Vanderstelt**, 28th May, 2011
> _Artist describes the comprehensive seven-piece art package scope for Wizard of Oz, indicating ambitious exterior design treatment_

> "If you know any of Jerry's works, you better be ready to see an awesome finished art package like none ever produced for a pinball machine before. When this takes life through color and depth, everyone will be blown away."
> — **Jack Guarnieri**, 28th May, 2011
> _Jersey Jack executive expresses confidence that Vandersteldt's artwork will set new standard for pinball machine art quality_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer developing The Wizard of Oz pinball machine |
| The Wizard of Oz | game | Upcoming pinball machine with 26-inch LCD monitor and hand-painted seven-piece artwork set |
| Jerry Vanderstelt | person | Artist who created the seven-piece hand-painted artwork package for Wizard of Oz |
| Jack Guarnieri | person | Jersey Jack Pinball executive commenting on the artwork quality |
| Dorothy | product | Character featured in Wizard of Oz monitor artwork |
| Toto | product | Character featured in Wizard of Oz monitor artwork |

### Signals

- **[product_launch]** First official artwork sample revealed for upcoming Wizard of Oz machine, showing backglass and LCD monitor designs (confidence: high) — Article dated May 28, 2011 presents monochrome samples of backglass frame and 26-inch LCD monitor artwork
- **[design_innovation]** Wizard of Oz features 26-inch LCD monitor in backbox with dynamic artwork displays during gameplay (confidence: high) — Multiple references to LCD monitor technology and different treatment displays during gameplay and attract mode
- **[design_philosophy]** Seven-piece hand-painted artwork designed to tell comprehensive story across entire cabinet exterior (confidence: high) — Jerry Vandersteldt quote about 'story-telling treatment' across cabinet sides, backbox sides, coin door, and glass surfaces
- **[product_strategy]** Jersey Jack positioning Wizard of Oz as premium machine with high-quality hand-painted artwork and advanced LCD technology (confidence: high) — Jack Guarnieri statement that artwork will be 'like none ever produced for a pinball machine before' and use of professional artist and UV printing

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## Transcript

Date: 28th May, 2011

The latest announcement from Jersey Jack Pinball has revealed a monochrome sampler of the first piece of artwork from their upcoming The Wizard of Oz game.

The sample backglass and monitor artwork

The picture shows how the backglass frame will surround a composite image which will be displayed on the 26-inch LCD monitor mounted in the game's backbox.

Although this sample is in black-and-white, the final version will be in full colour.

The monitor image depicts many elements from the movie, with the Wicked Witch the largest of the characters. Combined with the stormy skyline, the bare trees and the axe-wielding Tin Man, the artwork conveys the darker side of the movie while managing to contrast it with the central cheery image of Dorothy and Toto.

The sample monitor image

These two pieces of artwork are part of the hand-painted seven-piece set created by Jerry Vandersteldt.  Jerry said, "The cabinet sides, backbox sides, front coin door panel, backglass art and backbox glass insert are seven different works of art and will complete the story-telling treatment I have in mind for the entire exterior art package, but for now, enjoy this first glimpse into the backglass design of Jersey Jack's very own, 'The Wizard of Oz' pinball machine!"

Jack Guarnieri said about the artwork, "If you know any of Jerry's works, you better be ready to see an awesome finished art package like none ever produced for a pinball machine before. When this takes life through color and depth, everyone will be blown away."

Different treatments of the monitor image will be displayed on the LCD monitor at different times during the gameplay and also in attract mode.

The remaining pieces of Jerry's artwork will be printed using UV inks onto high-grade vinyl, before being applied to the cabinet front and sides, and the backbox sides.

Keep checking Pinball News for all the very latest news on Jersey Jack Pinball's The Wizard of Oz game.

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