# This Month's Pinball Market July 2025

**Source:** LoserKid Pinball Podcast  
**Type:** podcast_episode  
**Published:** 2025-07-01  
**Duration:** 4m 18s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://zencastr.com/z/oUqsY1c-

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## Analysis

The Loser Kid Pinball Podcast covers the July 2025 pinball market, reporting that prices are stabilizing around Pinside averages. Stern games show modest movement with Lord of the Rings LE up 5%, while Spooky's Evil Dead is surging up 23% due to scarcity. Classic Bally Williams games remain affordable entry points, with Attack from Mars showing recovery signs and Whitewater commanding premium prices for restored examples.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] The overall pinball market is leveling out with consistent pricing and accurate Pinside averages for the last 1.5-2 months — _Host opening statement based on market observation data_
- [HIGH] Evil Dead machines are up 23% from MSRP of $9,999, with recent sales at $11,500 and $12,200 — _Host citing specific sales data; attributed to Ted Finley/Pinball Prices for some data_
- [HIGH] Lord of the Rings LE is up 5% with two units selling at $14,000 in the last month and a half — _Host citing specific sales data_
- [HIGH] Attack from Mars was down 17% last month but is starting to recover, with sales ranging from $5,900 to $11,900 for fully restored examples — _Host tracking trend across multiple months_
- [MEDIUM] Evil Dead is receiving 'nothing but positive reviews' and scarcity is driving secondary market demand — _Host anecdotal observation about game quality and demand drivers_

### Notable Quotes

> "Evil Dead. It is up 23% from when it released at an MSRP of $9,999. One sold for $11,500 and another for $12,200 in the last month and a half as well."
> — **Host (Josh Larson implied)**, mid-episode
> _Quantifies strongest market performer and validates scarcity-driven pricing for Spooky releases_

> "I'm hearing nothing but positive reviews from these games. Spooky's just going up and up and up right now."
> — **Host**, Spooky section
> _Community sentiment on Evil Dead quality and momentum for Spooky as manufacturer_

> "These are awesome games to get your hands on if you're looking for a lower price range but you want good quality pinball in your house."
> — **Host**, Bally Williams section
> _Positions classic Bally games as value-oriented entry point despite down market_

> "The average is only saying 0%, but three games have sold in the last month, anywhere from $5,300 to $7,200."
> — **Host**, Fishtails discussion
> _Illustrates variance between average pricing and actual transaction ranges_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball | company | Major manufacturer; games analyzed include Venom Premium, Godzilla Pro, Star Wars Premium, Lord of the Rings LE, Stranger Things LE |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Boutique manufacturer with surging market momentum; games analyzed include Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle, Ultraman's Kaiju Rumble, Evil Dead |
| Bally Williams | company | Historic manufacturer; classic games analyzed include Jackbot, Scared Stiff, Attack from Mars, Fishtails, Circus Voltaire, Whitewater |
| Evil Dead | game | Spooky Pinball title; up 23% from $9,999 MSRP, selling for $11,500-$12,200; scarcity-driven demand; receiving positive reviews |
| Lord of the Rings LE | game | Stern game; up 5%; selling at $14,000; one of few strong performers in Stern lineup |
| Attack from Mars | game | Bally Williams classic; down 17% previously, recovering; sales range $5,900-$11,900 depending on restoration |
| Whitewater | game | Bally Williams classic; up 4%; premium fully restored example with custom powder coat signed by Dennis Nordman sold for $16,000 |
| Star Wars Premium | game | Stern game; down 3%; one sold as low as $6,500 |
| Venom Premium | game | Stern game; down 1%; three sold in last month at $6,000-$6,300 |
| Godzilla Pro | game | Stern game; down 5%; two sold at $5,900, one as low as $5,500 |
| Texas Chain Saw Massacre | game | Spooky game; down 4%; one sold as low as $6,800 |
| Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle | game | Spooky game; down 3%; one sold as low as $4,800 |
| Ultraman's Kaiju Rumble | game | Spooky game; officially up 4% average but one sold as low as $4,300; most below $5,000 |
| Ted Finley | person | Pinball Prices contributor; attributed as source for secondary market data |
| Flippin' Out Pinball | company | Pinball retailer/distributor; endorsed by host for new in-box and used games |
| Zach Minney | person | Co-owner of Flippin' Out Pinball (along with Nicole Minney); recommended as reliable dealer |
| Dennis Nordman | person | Legendary pinball designer; signed custom Whitewater that sold for $16,000 |
| Jackbot | game | Bally Williams game; holding steady at ~$4,000; entry-level quality machine |
| Scared Stiff | game | Bally Williams game; down 1%; one sold as low as $5,500 |
| Fishtails | game | Bally Williams game; showing 0% average movement but three sold in last month at $5,300-$7,200 |
| Circus Voltaire | game | Bally Williams game; up 1%; one sold as high as $11,250 |
| Stranger Things LE | game | Stern game; data point mentioned but price unclear |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Secondary market pricing trends and stabilization, Spooky Pinball market momentum and Evil Dead surge, Stern Pinball market performance and tier analysis
- **Secondary:** Classic Bally Williams games as affordable entry points, Scarcity-driven demand and FOMO pricing for limited production runs, Restoration value and premium pricing for custom builds
- **Mentioned:** Pinside pricing data accuracy and market tracking methodology

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.72) — Host maintains upbeat, informative tone. Positive sentiment toward Spooky's trajectory and Evil Dead. Neutral-to-positive on Stern stability. Positive framing of classic Bally Williams games as good value. No criticism or negativity toward manufacturers or market conditions.

### Signals

- **[competitive_signal]** Spooky Pinball positioning Evil Dead as scarcity-driven prestige purchase capturing premium secondary market valuations similar to Stern's LE tier pricing strategy (confidence: medium) — Evil Dead sales ($11,500-$12,200) approaching Lord of the Rings LE range despite lower MSRP ($9,999 vs. implicit ~$12,000-13,000 LE MSRP)
- **[market_signal]** Bally Williams classics functioning as affordable entry-level market segment with stable-to-improving pricing, particularly for fully restored examples (confidence: high) — Jackbot at $4,000, Attack from Mars recovering from -17% to $5,900-$11,900 range, Whitewater up 4% with premium restored example at $16,000
- **[market_signal]** Overall pinball secondary market stabilizing with consistent pricing aligning to Pinside averages; reduced volatility in last 1.5-2 months (confidence: high) — Host states: 'the pinball market is starting to level out... We're not seeing high highs and low lows. We're right in those averages.'
- **[market_signal]** Spooky's secondary tier games (Texas Chain Saw, Alice Cooper, Ultraman) showing downward pressure with many units below $5,000, suggesting market saturation or collector preference concentration (confidence: medium) — Host notes 'You're seeing most of these games down below five thousand' for Spooky's non-Evil Dead titles despite 4-7 year availability
- **[market_signal]** Evil Dead commanding 23% premium over MSRP due to limited production scarcity and positive reception (confidence: high) — Evil Dead up 23% from $9,999 MSRP with sales at $11,500-$12,200; host attributes to 'low quantity out there' and 'amazing games'
- **[product_strategy]** Stern's Lord of the Rings LE maintaining premium $14,000 positioning with 5% growth despite broader market coolness, indicating strong collector demand for prestige Stern limited editions (confidence: high) — Lord of the Rings LE 'up by 5%' and 'they're selling for $14,000' with two confirmed sales at that price
- **[sentiment_shift]** Spooky Pinball experiencing sustained positive momentum with most games maintaining or declining slightly, except Evil Dead which is surging (confidence: high) — Host concludes Spooky section: 'Spooky's just going up and up and up right now' and 'I'm hearing nothing but positive reviews from these games'

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## Transcript

 Overall, the pinball market is starting to level out. I'm seeing some consistent pricing now for the last month and a half to two months, and those pin side averages are actually pretty accurate right now. We're not seeing high highs and low lows. We're right in those averages. Let's start with Stern. Everyone loves Stern. Down right now, Venom Premium is down 1% with three selling in the last month from 6,000 to 6,300. Godzilla Pro, it's down 5%, but two selling for 5,900, one as low as 5,500. And Star Wars Premium is down 3% with one selling as low as 6,500. Up, honestly, there's not a ton up right now. Lord of the Rings LE is up by 5%. That's a pretty impressive percentage considering they're selling for $14,000. Two of them sold for $14,000 in the last month and a half. Also thanks to Ted Finley from pinballprices for sending this one in Stranger Things LE sold for last month whether it an actual trend down or if it just an anonymously of what is happening right now Don't know. There are some great deals to be had out there right now. If you're looking for great deals, may suggest flipping out pinball with Zach and Nicole. Many they've got great new ones box games along with used games. Check out their Facebook page because they have a ton of new games on there and use games. Let's move on to Spooky. Spooky's got some interesting things going on right now. A down is Texas Chainsaw Massacre by 4%, one selling as low as 6,800. Alice Cooper's Nightmare Castle is down 3%, one selling as low as $4,800. And here's a weird one for you. Ultraman's Kaidru Rumble. The average is saying it's up 4%, but we also saw one sell as low as $4,300. You're seeing most of these games down below fives. The one that is up, and it is up, it is to the moon right now Evil Dead It is up 23 from when it released at an MSRP of One sold for and another for and that in the last month and a half as well So those Evil Deads, since they're such a low quantity out there, it seems like people want to get their hands on them, and they are amazing games. I'm hearing nothing but positive reviews from these games. Spooky's just going up and up and up right now. I also thank the Patreon members that support us. And if you want to support us, but you don't want to do it via Patreon, you can go to silverballswag.com and get me the 8-bit Loser Kid shirt like I'm wearing right now. Go check it out, silverballswag.com slash Loser Kid. All right. And the last manufacturer that I'm going to be covering is Bally Williams. These are beloved games and everyone's always wondering what's going on with them. Down right now, Jackbot. It's holding steady on the average, but three games have sold in the last month for four grand. These are awesome games to get your hands on if you're looking for a lower price range, but you want good quality pinball in your house Scared Stiff is down 1 with one selling as low as And last month Attack from Mars was down by 17 It still down some more with 2 But here the thing I think we going to see this start to go back up because one sold for $10,500 and then one that was fully restored sold for $11,900. So they're starting to come back around where they were selling in the $7,000 range last month. Up, Fishtails. The average is only saying 0%, but three games have sold in the last month, anywhere from 5,300 to 7,200. Circus Voltaire, up 1%, with one selling as high as $11,250. And the last one, one of my favorites from the Bally Williams days, Whitewater is up 4%, with an amazing one-of-a-kind, fully rebuilt from the ground up with custom powder coat and signed by Dennis Nordman for $16,000. If you want to get a hold of us, leave a message in the comments below, or you can email us at loserkidpinballpodcasts at gmail.com. See you next month.

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