# Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home Pin

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-03-31  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/last-day-to-buy-predator-pinball-new-lost-in-space-classic-pinball-machine-details-on-tnmt-home-pin

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade reports on three pinball developments: Pinball Brothers' Predator Pinball ends production on March 31, 2026 with a final 1.0 code update featuring Wizard Mode and Final Battle; Vector Pinball (Australian) launches Lost In Space, a licensed retro-classic machine with alphanumeric displays priced at $14,900 AUD (~$10,212 USD); and Wonderland Amusements reveals TMNT home pinball details including April pre-orders at $799, 2026 shipping target, and custom artwork by IDW artist Mateus Santolouco with playfield design by Jerry (Alice designer).

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Pinball Brothers is ending Predator Pinball production on March 31, 2026 — _Knapp Arcade article citing Pinball Brothers official announcement_
- [HIGH] Predator Pinball Version 1.0 includes Final Battle and Wizard Mode — _Direct quote from Pinball Brothers official statement_
- [HIGH] Vector Pinball's Lost in Space is a licensed, fully Australian-made retro-classic machine — _Knapp Arcade reporting on Vector Pinball announcement and website_
- [HIGH] Lost in Space Limited Edition priced at $14,900 AUD (~$10,212 USD) — _Vector Pinball's official website quoted in article_
- [HIGH] Wonderland Amusements will begin TMNT pre-orders in late April 2026 — _Peter Gould interview with Kongs-R-Us at WonderCon convention_
- [HIGH] TMNT home pinball pre-order price is $799 for first 48 hours, then $50-$100 higher — _Peter Gould interview statement_
- [HIGH] TMNT playfield layout is 90% finalized but lacks final artwork — _Peter Gould interview describing WonderCon prototype status_
- [HIGH] Mateus Santolouco (IDW TMNT comic artist) is creating custom artwork for TMNT pinball — _Peter Gould interview statement_

### Notable Quotes

> "MISSION COMPLETE: Predator Pinball reaches 1.0 The Final Battle and Wizard Mode have landed just in time for March 31st, completing Predator Pinball once and for all."
> — **Pinball Brothers (official statement)**, March 31, 2026
> _Official confirmation of final code update and production end date_

> "Be proud that you pulled the trigger on this unicorn and enjoy the game that from March 31 (still 48 hrs to act!) will be impossible to buy anywhere in the solar system."
> — **Pinball Brothers (official statement)**, March 31, 2026
> _Emphasizes rarity and exclusivity of Predator post-production cutoff_

> "The playfield layout is about 90% finalized but has no artwork on it yet — which is why it wasn't shown."
> — **Peter Gould (Wonderland Amusements)**, WonderCon 2026
> _Clarifies prototype status and timeline for TMNT home pin artwork completion_

> "Wonderland is a 'home arcade company, not just a pinball company,' hinting at non-pinball products in the pipeline."
> — **Peter Gould (Wonderland Amusements)**, WonderCon 2026
> _Signals company diversification beyond pinball_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Pinball Brothers | company | Scandinavian boutique pinball manufacturer ending Predator Pinball production on March 31, 2026 |
| Predator Pinball | game | Licensed action movie IP machine by Pinball Brothers, reaching final production with 1.0 code update |
| Vector Pinball | company | Australian pinball manufacturer launching Lost in Space retro-classic licensed machine |
| Lost in Space | game | Licensed retro-classic pinball machine by Vector Pinball celebrating 60th anniversary of 1960s TV series |
| Wonderland Amusements | company | Home arcade manufacturer developing TMNT home pinball machine |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | game | Home pinball machine in development by Wonderland Amusements, pre-orders starting late April 2026 |
| Mateus Santolouco | person | IDW TMNT comic book artist creating custom artwork for TMNT home pinball machine |
| Peter Gould | person | Wonderland Amusements representative providing TMNT details in WonderCon interview |
| Jerry | person | Wonderland Amusements pinball designer (also designed Alice) handling TMNT playfield layout |
| Alice | game | Wonderland Amusements home pinball machine designed by Jerry, predecessor to TMNT home pin |
| Kongs-R-Us | person | YouTuber conducting WonderCon interview with Peter Gould about TMNT home pinball |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news and media platform reporting on industry developments |
| WonderCon 2026 | event | Convention where Wonderland Amusements showcased TMNT home pinball cabinet prototype |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Production Discontinuation, Home Pinball Machines, Licensed IP Pinball Games, Code Updates and Game Completion
- **Secondary:** Pricing Strategy for Home Pins, Playfield Design and Artwork Development, Boutique and International Manufacturers
- **Mentioned:** Retro-Style Modern Pinball Machines

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0)

### Signals

- **[product_launch]** Pinball Brothers officially ending Predator Pinball production March 31, 2026, with final 1.0 code update including Wizard Mode and Final Battle (confidence: high) — Official Pinball Brothers announcement: 'the game that from March 31 (still 48 hrs to act!) will be impossible to buy anywhere in the solar galaxy.'
- **[product_launch]** Vector Pinball (Australian manufacturer) launching Lost in Space, a licensed retro-classic machine with alphanumeric displays, pricing at $14,900 AUD (~$10,212 USD) (confidence: high) — Article states 'Another pinball machine that I don't believe I have mentioned here yet recently launched, Lost In Space by the small Australian company Vector Pinball'
- **[product_launch]** Wonderland Amusements TMNT home pinball pre-orders starting late April 2026 with introductory $799 price (first 48 hours), then $50-$100 increase; shipping targeted before end of 2026 (confidence: high) — Peter Gould: 'Wonderland will begin taking pre-orders for TMNT in late April. For the first 48 hours the game will be available at a special price of $799. Subsequent prices will be $50 - $100 higher. The company expects to ship the game before the end of 2026.'
- **[design_innovation]** TMNT home pinball evolving mechanics from Alice design, experimenting with innovations like twist-around return but building on proven tooled components rather than exotic new mechanisms (confidence: high) — Peter Gould: 'expect evolutions of Alice's existing mechs rather than brand-new exotic mechanisms. They've been experimenting with things like a twist-around return, but the core mech package builds on what's already been tooled and tested for Alice.'
- **[collector_signal]** Predator Pinball positioning as rare collectible with March 31 cutoff creating urgency; author describes purchasers as obtaining 'a seriously rare machine' (confidence: high) — Article: 'The people who own the game are going to end up having a seriously rare machine' and Pinball Brothers emphasizing 'impossible to buy anywhere in the solar system'
- **[market_signal]** TMNT home pinball introductory pricing at $799 with planned increases of $50-$100 suggests tiered pricing strategy to capture early adopters (confidence: high) — Peter Gould interview specifying $799 first 48 hours then $50-$100 higher subsequent tiers
- **[sentiment_shift]** Predator Pinball gaining positive player feedback despite slow initial sales, with 1.0 code completion seen as vindication of game quality (confidence: medium) — Author notes: 'After getting off to a slow start sales-wise, to me the game seems to have picked up momentum. Most of the feedback that I've heard about it lately from people who have played it has been positive'
- **[design_philosophy]** TMNT playfield design process emphasizes methodical iteration: hand sketches → foam core mockups → 3D modeling/printing → whitewood prototyping before production (confidence: high) — Peter Gould: 'His design process starts with hand sketches, moves to foam core mockups, then 3D modeling and 3D printing for prototyping before building a white wood equivalent.'
- **[business_signal]** Wonderland Amusements signaling expansion beyond pinball with Peter Gould noting company is 'home arcade company, not just a pinball company' with non-pinball products in pipeline (confidence: medium) — Peter Gould: 'Wonderland is a home arcade company, not just a pinball company, hinting at non-pinball products in the pipeline'
- **[content_signal]** Kongs-R-Us (YouTuber) conducting exclusive WonderCon interview with Wonderland Amusements providing industry insider access and detailed TMNT home pin information (confidence: high) — Article references 'a great interview with Wonderland's Peter Gould by YouTuber Kongs-R-Us at the recent WonderCon convention'
- **[leak_detection]** TMNT home pinball prototype images leaked online and circulated in community, based on style guide artwork rather than final playfield artwork (confidence: high) — Article: 'Last week, I shared leaked images of the game' and 'The leaked prototype images that circulated online were based on style guide art, not final artwork'

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## Transcript

News Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home Pin k knapparcade March 31, 2026 It's the last day of March. That means that it's officially the last day to purchase Pinball Brothers' Predator Pinball machine. After getting off to a slow start sales-wise, to me the game seems to have picked up momentum. Most of the feedback that I've heard about it lately from people who have played it has been positive...other than the glaring lack of Arnold Schwarzenegger. I personally still have not played one. I need to hop on over to Pinball Map and figure out where I can. The people who own the game are going to end up having a seriously rare machine. Speaking of Predator, on Sunday Pinball Brothers announced that they have updated the game's code to Version 1.0. " MISSION COMPLETE: Predator Pinball reaches 1.0 The Final Battle and Wizard Mode have landed just in time for March 31st, completing Predator Pinball once and for all. You can download this relentless and action packed final game code now. This update will turn your Predator Pinball into a weapon. An unbeatable action thirsty muscle charged interstellar war game that takes absolutely NO prisoners. Be proud that you pulled the trigger on this unicorn and enjoy the game that from March 31 (still 48 hrs to act!) will be impossible to buy anywhere in the solar system. First to Wizard Mode and Final Battle wins eternal glory! The mission is complete and it is time for Predator Pinball to leave this galaxy in search of new hunting grounds. This doomed planet has nothing left to give. Thank you for your support and stay strong and vigilant, now and forever!" https://www.pinballbrothers.com/predator-pinball/ Another pinball machine that I don't believe I have mentioned here yet recently launched, "Lost In Space" by the small Australian company Vector Pinball. They created the game in honor of the 60th anniversary of the 1960s television show. The "Retro-Classic" game uses alpha-numeric displays rather than an LCD screen like most new pins these days. Even so, it's not cheap...according to the game's website, the Limited Edition version of the game is priced at $14,900 Australian Dollars, which is equivalent to around $10,212 US Dollars using the current exchange rate. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic sci-fi TV series we have created the “Retro-Classic” Styled LOST IN SPACE Pinball Machine. This fully licensed “Limited Edition” Commercial Grade game is available to purchase now at : www.LostInSpacePinball.com !Advertisement Below are a trailer for the game and a short gameplay video: LOST IN SPACE the Pinball Machine - Code Version 1.0 - YouTube Tap to unmute Vector Pinball - Australian Pinball Manufacturer Vector Pinball - Australian Pinball Manufacturer Lost In Space - Game Play Video #1 - YouTube Tap to unmute Last up, I have an update on Wonderland Amusements' second home pinball machine, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Last week, I shared "leaked" images of the game in an article here. Today I have a great interview with Wonderland's Peter Gould by YouTuber Kongs-R-Us at the recent WonderCon convention. According to the interview, Wonderland will begin taking pre-orders for TMNT in late April. For the first 48 hours the game will be available at a special price of $799. Subsequent prices will be $50 - $100 higher. The company expects to ship the game before the end of 2026. The cabinet at WonderCon had artwork on the outside but no playfield installed. The playfield layout is about 90% finalized but has no artwork on it yet — which is why it wasn't shown. The leaked prototype images that circulated online were based on style guide art, not final artwork. New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today The artist for TMNT is Mateus Santolouco, described as an "OG" IDW TMNT comic book artist. He's doing entirely original artwork for the playfield and may also redo the cabinet exterior art. The cabinet art shown at WonderCon used existing Santolouco artwork from the TMNT style guide/comics, but the final version will likely feature custom pieces designed specifically for the pinball machine. Jerry (Wonderland's pinball designer - the same one who designed Alice) is handling the physical playfield layout, applying lessons learned from Alice. His design process starts with hand sketches, moves to foam core mockups, then 3D modeling and 3D printing for prototyping before building a white wood equivalent. Mechanically, Peter said to expect evolutions of Alice's existing mechs rather than brand-new exotic mechanisms. They've been experimenting with things like a twist-around return, but the core mech package builds on what's already been tooled and tested for Alice. Peter closed the interview noting that Wonderland is a "home arcade company, not just a pinball company," hinting at non-pinball products in the pipeline. Let's Talk About that $800 TMNT Pinball!! \| Interview w/ Wonderland Amusements at WonderCon 2026 - YouTube Tap to unmute Kongs-R-Us Kongs-R-Us One of the "leaked" TNMT images Posted 25 minutes ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! Related Articles Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home Pin 25 minutes ago Turner Pinball Production Update; A Cool Look at Beetlejuice Pinball Topper Production; Pokémon Pinball Production Update 1 day ago Chicago Gaming to Do Another Run of Attack From Mars?; New Stuff Coming for Galactic Tank Force; Three Musketeers Pinball Public Debut 8 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe !Advertisement New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement.

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