# Marvel and Stern Pinball Launch Full Line of The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Machine Accessories

**Source:** Stern Pinball Website Newsfeed  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2025-12-02  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://sternpinball.com/2025/12/02/marvel-and-stern-pinball-launch-full-line-of-the-uncanny-x-men-pinball-machine-accessories/

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## Analysis

Stern Pinball announces a comprehensive accessory line for The Uncanny X-Men pinball machine, including a rotating mechanical topper with RGB/UV lighting, illuminated shooter knob, speaker expression lighting system, side armor, and custom art blades. All accessories are compatible across Pro, Premium, and LE models and integrate with the Insider Connected platform for enhanced gameplay features.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The Uncanny X-Men Billboard Topper features a mechanically rotating design exposing 3 distinct art panels with RGB LED and UV illumination — _Official Stern Pinball press release describing topper specifications_
- [HIGH] Billboard Topper integrates with regular gameplay to amplify battles with dramatic lighting effects — _Topper description states integration with gameplay and dynamic lighting response_
- [HIGH] Illuminated Mutant Scanner Shooter Knob is coming soon (not immediately available) — _Press release explicitly states 'Coming soon' for this accessory_
- [HIGH] All accessories are compatible with Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition X-Men models — _Opening statement confirms compatibility across all three tiers_
- [HIGH] Inside Art Blades feature hand-drawn art by illustrator Zombie Yeti — _Official product description attributes art to Zombie Yeti_

### Notable Quotes

> "The future is bright with the official The Uncanny X-Men pinball accessories. There's nothing dangerous in upgrading your X-Men pinball experience today."
> — **Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.**, December 2, 2025
> _Official company leadership statement framing the accessory line as essential upgrades to the X-Men experience, using thematic wordplay ('dangerous'/'Danger Room')_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball, Inc. | company | Manufacturer announcing X-Men accessory line in collaboration with Marvel |
| Marvel | organization | IP rights holder collaborating with Stern on X-Men pinball and accessory line |
| The Uncanny X-Men | game | Stern Pinball machine released in 2024; subject of new comprehensive accessory ecosystem |
| Seth Davis | person | President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.; quoted in press release |
| Zombie Yeti | person | Illustrator credited with hand-drawn art for Inside Art Blades accessory |
| Insider Connected | product | Stern's community platform integrated with X-Men accessories and new topper challenge mode |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Accessory ecosystem expansion, X-Men pinball machine support and longevity, Premium cosmetic and lighting upgrades
- **Secondary:** Insider Connected platform integration, Marvel IP licensing and collaboration, Pricing and product availability

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Press release is promotional in tone with emphasis on enhancing player experience and game longevity. No critical commentary or concerns raised. Accessory offerings positioned as desirable upgrades across price points ($99-$1,499).

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Topper unlocks 'exciting new challenge mode' integrated with Insider Connected, indicating ongoing platform expansion and player engagement features (confidence: high) — Topper integrates with regular gameplay and Insider Connected platform to deliver new challenge modes and achievements
- **[personnel_signal]** Zombie Yeti credited as illustrator for Inside Art Blades, consistent with confirmed role as head of Stern art department (confidence: high) — Product description attributes hand-drawn art to 'illustrator Zombie Yeti' for Inside Art Blades accessory
- **[product_strategy]** Accessory pricing stratified across value tiers ($99 art blades to $1,499 topper) to serve collectors and casual players; all compatible across Pro/Premium/LE models (confidence: high) — 5 distinct accessories priced from $99.99 to $1,499.99 with universal compatibility across machine tiers
- **[product_strategy]** Comprehensive post-release accessory line for X-Men demonstrates Stern commitment to extending machine longevity and player engagement through iterative upgrades (confidence: high) — Full line of 5 accessories announced simultaneously with integrated gameplay features and Insider Connected platform integration
- **[technology_signal]** Billboard Topper represents advancement in mechanical rotating accessories with integrated RGB/UV lighting and gameplay integration, showcasing Stern's innovation in cosmetic hardware (confidence: high) — Topper features mechanically rotating panels, dual lighting systems (RGB and UV), and dynamic gameplay integration with real-time responsiveness

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## Transcript

Marvel and Stern Pinball Launch Full Line of The Uncanny X-Men Pinball Machine Accessories
CHICAGO, IL – December 2, 2025 – In collaboration with Marvel, Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of The Uncanny X-Men pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. Rally the heroes of the past to save the future and your The Uncanny X-Men pinball experience with these newly available upgrades that will level up your game.
The Uncanny X-Men Topper brings a new twist to your pinball experience. This 80s style billboard rotates mechanically to expose 3 distinct art panels and features RGB LED lighting and a special UV illumination feature that showcases scenes from the Past, the Future, and the Danger Room. Unlock an exciting new challenge mode that lets you join the X-Men on a time-spanning mission across the ages. The topper also integrates with regular gameplay, amplifying every battle with dramatic lighting effects and immersive action.
Coming soon, the illuminated Mutant Scanner Shooter Knob. This lighted shooter knob adds an exciting and fun element to your gaming experience.
Make your speakers stand out with the official Speaker Expression Lighting System accessory. With intelligent RGB LED lighting, your speakers will light up and flash as you explore this Marvel Universe and it is fully integrated and dynamically responsive to game events.
Level up your protection with the Uncanny X-Men Side Armor. Featuring an X-Men logo backer, this laser cut side armor further immerses you into the world of The Uncanny X-Men.
Complete the look of your game with the Uncanny X-Men Inside Art Blades. Featuring stunning hand-drawn art by illustrator Zombie Yeti that highlights an array of X-Men and Villains. These beautiful art panels will transform the look of The Uncanny X-Men’s world under glass.
“The future is bright with the official The Uncanny X-Men pinball accessories,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “There’s nothing dangerous in upgrading your X-Men pinball experience today.”
Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:
The Uncanny X-Men Billboard Topper $US 1,499.99
Illuminated Mutant Scanner Shooter Knob (coming soon) $US 199.99
X-Men Side Armor $US 269.99
The Uncanny X-Men Inside Art Blades $US 99.99
Speaker Expression Lighting System $US 199.99
MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.
The Uncanny X-Men pinball machines and accessories are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world, which can be found here or on the official Stern Store here.
About The Uncanny X-Men Pinball
Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, players will step into the lives of their favorite X-Men. To save the world from a future ruled by Sentinels, they must first change the past! The Uncanny X-Men pinball games feature Wolverine, Professor X, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, Jean Grey, Bishop, Kitty Pryde, and Magneto, along with a supporting cast of allies and foes. The adventure takes players to familiar X-Men locations including the Danger Room, Beast’s Lab, the X-Mansion, and Genosha. Along the way players will interact with fabled X-Men devices like Cerebro and the X-Jet. To learn more about The Uncanny X-Men pinball please visit https://sternpinball.com/game/the-uncanny-x-men/
About Insider Connected
Insider Connected™ is Stern Pinball’s community network that allows players and owners to engage with pinball games in rapidly expanding ways. The platform unites pinball players worldwide and enhances fun through connected features such as achievements, leaderboards, and quests. Every new Stern Pinball product includes Insider Connected, and it is also available as an add-on for existing games.
Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com or in the intuitive Insider Connected™ mobile app on iOS and Android. By tapping a device on any enabled machine, players can track and resume game progress wherever they play, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the pinball community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests. In addition to offering benefits to players, Insider Connected allows Stern to serve its game owners worldwide by upgrading games, offering new features and quests, and extending machines’ longevity for years to come.
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc. creates compelling entertainment that inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun, innovative, technologically advanced pinball games, and experiences. Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.
Recent Stern Pinball titles include The Walking Dead Remastered, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye, Metallica Remastered, The Uncanny X-Men, John Wick, JAWS, Venom, Foo Fighters, James Bond 007, Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com.
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