# The Pinball Show Ep 153 BONUS: Changing Up The Collection

**Source:** Pinball Show Patreon Feed  
**Type:** podcast_episode  
**Published:** 2024-05-22  
**Duration:** 17m 38s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.patreon.com/posts/pinball-show-ep-104728947

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## Analysis

Two collectors discuss changes to their pinball collections, including which games they're considering selling or acquiring. The conversation covers specific machines like Rick and Morty, Ghostbusters, Star Trek, Iron Man, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Labyrinth, Pulp Fiction LE, Elton John CE, and Georgia Browning, with considerations based on gameplay, space constraints, and future purchases.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Speaker owns Rick and Morty (Spooky) and finds it difficult to get rid of despite not playing well — _Direct statement: 'The only spooky I own right now is Rick and Morty. I can't get rid of Rick and Morty'_
- [HIGH] Speaker owns Ghostbusters, Star Trek, and Lord of the Rings (all classic Stern games) and considers them too precious to sell — _Direct statement: 'I still own Ghostbusters, Star Trek, and Lord of the Rings. Those are all hit classics. They're all good. I can't get rid of them.'_
- [HIGH] Buck Rogers (1980 System One Stern) is likely candidate for sale due to being low-value and not a strong player — _Direct statement: 'the most likely to go, for sure, would be Buck Rogers. So, 1980 game, System One, not one of the better players. Problem is, it's probably hardly even worth the effort to take the photos to try and sell it.'_
- [HIGH] Iron Man serves as a replacement for TNA and is played frequently because games are short — _Direct statement: 'That's your TNA replacement. Yeah, yes, so basically it's like Iron Man, Walking Dead, and Sinbad are my short play games.'_
- [HIGH] Star Trek has significant depth in ruleset with multiple approaches to modes; speaker unlikely to reach wizard mode in three-ball play — _Direct statement: 'I'll never get to the wizard mode on that game, so not, at least not under legitimate regular three-ball settings... there's a lot of different ways to approach the mode'_
- [HIGH] Speaker has recently added Labyrinth and Joel's LE to collection, with Pulp Fiction LE and Elton John CE planned additions — _Direct statement: 'Joel's LE came in and that'll be there for a while... Labyrinth has come in and that's a bold thing that ain't going anywhere. Pulp Fiction LE will be coming in'_
- [HIGH] Speaker is strongly considering acquiring Georgia Browning LE — _Direct statement: 'I'm really strongly considering the LE on that one'_
- [HIGH] Elton John CE is exceptional gameplay and speaker nearly opened the showroom copy; prefers to wait for personal copy rather than purchase secondhand — _Direct statement: 'Elton John just the the reason I haven't opened one personally is because flipping out has a showroom one... I'd rather pay two thousand more to get it right now'_
- [HIGH] Godzilla is speaker's favorite game that exists — _Direct statement: 'Godzilla for me. It is my favorite game that exists.'_
- [MEDIUM] Speaker will likely own the next JJP release — _Prediction statement: 'I will very likely own the next JJP as well'_

### Notable Quotes

> "The only spooky I own right now is Rick and Morty. I can't get rid of Rick and Morty"
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, early discussion
> _Illustrates emotional attachment to machines despite gameplay concerns_

> "Those are all hit classics. They're all good. I can't get rid of them. Nope. They're too precious."
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, mid-discussion
> _Shows nostalgic/historic value drives collection decisions for older Sterns_

> "Iron Man is the newest, so it tends to get played a lot because the games are short"
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, mid-discussion
> _Indicates game recency and mechanics drive gameplay utility_

> "I'll never get to the wizard mode on that game, so not, at least not under legitimate regular three-ball settings"
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, Star Trek discussion
> _Reflects on difficulty and depth of Star Trek's ruleset_

> "Labyrinth has come in and that's a bold thing that ain't going anywhere"
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, new acquisition discussion
> _Strong confidence in Labyrinth's permanent collection status_

> "I'd rather pay two thousand more to get it right now"
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, Elton John discussion
> _Reveals collector's preference for new-in-box vs. immediate availability, willingness to pay premium_

> "Godzilla for me. It is my favorite game that exists."
> — **Unknown Host/Guest**, closing discussion
> _Strong personal preference statement about a game_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Rick and Morty | game | Spooky Pinball machine; speaker owns one and struggles to sell despite considering it weak gameplay |
| Ghostbusters | game | Stern Pinball machine; classic owned by speaker; preferred Pro over LE version |
| Star Trek | game | Stern Pinball machine; speaker's first new-in-box game; deeply valued for ruleset depth |
| Lord of the Rings | game | Stern Pinball machine; classic owned by speaker; considered irreplaceable |
| Buck Rogers | game | 1980 Stern System One machine; likely sale candidate; low player quality and resale value |
| Iron Man | game | Stern Pinball machine; newer addition serving as TNA replacement; played frequently for short-play sessions |
| Walking Dead | game | Pinball machine; part of speaker's short-play game lineup |
| Sinbad | game | Pinball machine; part of speaker's short-play game lineup |
| Jurassic Park | game | Pinball machine; considered for acquisition but speaker already owns L1 game; enjoys playing on location |
| Labyrinth | game | Recently added to speaker's collection; described as bold; permanent collection status |
| Pulp Fiction LE | game | Limited edition pinball machine; planned acquisition; speaker uncertain about gameplay fit after limited play time |
| Elton John CE | game | Collectible Edition pinball machine; exceptional gameplay according to speaker; showroom copy at Flipping Out; considering opening personal copy |
| Georgia Browning | game | Pinball machine; speaker strongly considering LE version for acquisition |
| Godzilla | game | Pinball machine; speaker's stated favorite game that exists |
| Cartoon | game | Pinball machine; loved competitively by speaker despite flipper gap controversy |
| Spooky Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Rick and Morty pinball machine |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of multiple machines discussed (Ghostbusters, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Buck Rogers, Iron Man) |
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Manufacturer; speaker predicts likely ownership of next JJP release |
| Flipping Out | venue | Showroom/location; hosts Elton John CE display; referenced as Joel's location |
| Joel | person | Community figure associated with Flipping Out; has LE pinball machine in speaker's collection |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Collection management and space constraints, Game acquisition and purchasing decisions, Gameplay preferences and machine evaluation, Specific machine releases and availability
- **Secondary:** Secondary market pricing and resale value, Nostalgia and historic value in collecting, Game difficulty and ruleset depth
- **Mentioned:** Competitive gameplay and tournament relevance

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.72) — Speakers express enthusiasm for their collection and acquisition plans. Tone is conversational and friendly, with lighthearted debate about which machines to keep/sell. Strong emotional attachment to classic machines tempers any negative sentiment about games being removed. Excitement evident about incoming machines.

### Signals

- **[collector_signal]** Active collection management with space constraints forcing difficult decisions about which machines to retain vs. sell. Speakers discussing emotional attachment, gameplay value, and theme preferences as decision criteria. (confidence: high) — Multiple machines identified as sale candidates (Buck Rogers, potentially Iron Man/Star Trek); incoming machines (Labyrinth, Pulp Fiction LE, Elton John CE, Georgia Browning) balanced against space limits. 'I'm tapped for space unless I take some stuff over to the store'
- **[product_strategy]** Collector demonstrating preference for Limited Edition and Collectible Edition machines over standard Pro versions. Shows willingness to pay premium pricing for scarcity and condition preferences. (confidence: high) — 'I'd rather pay two thousand more to get it right now' regarding new purchase over secondary market. Specific interest in LE versions of Pulp Fiction and Georgia Browning. Preference for Pro over LE Ghostbusters.
- **[gameplay_signal]** Speaker values rule complexity and depth, particularly appreciating Star Trek's multiple mode approaches and difficulty. Gameplay quality is primary retention factor for machines. (confidence: high) — 'there's a lot to do with it, because there are a lot of different ways to approach the mode, so I really enjoy the rule set on that.' Star Trek retained specifically for ruleset despite difficulty.
- **[machine_intel]** Credible collector indicates high confidence in acquiring the next Jersey Jack Pinball release, suggesting announcement may be imminent or title quality highly anticipated. (confidence: medium) — 'I will very likely own the next JJP as well' - prediction statement indicating anticipated acquisition
- **[product_concern]** Flipper gap on Cartoon mentioned as source of competitive controversy, generating player frustration during matches. (confidence: medium) — 'I really loved it competitively cuz a lot of people got really mad at the flipper gap.'
- **[venue_signal]** Flipping Out venue maintains showroom display machines (Elton John CE) that serve as trial play opportunities for collectors before personal purchase. (confidence: high) — 'the reason I haven't opened one personally is because flipping out has a showroom one' - venue functions as preview location
- **[market_signal]** Buck Rogers identified as having minimal resale value despite ownership, suggesting older System One machines have poor secondary market demand. (confidence: medium) — 'Problem is, it's probably hardly even worth the effort to take the photos to try and sell it.'
- **[gameplay_signal]** Speaker indicates Jurassic Park is frequently played at location venues, suggesting it has strong casual/location player appeal and accessibility. (confidence: medium) — 'when I play on location I do tend to play that one a significant amount of the time'
- **[design_innovation]** Iron Man, Walking Dead, and Sinbad appreciated for shorter play sessions, indicating collector values games designed for quick turnover vs. extended play. (confidence: medium) — 'basically it's like Iron Man, Walking Dead, and Sinbad are my short play games'
- **[sentiment_shift]** Rick and Morty retained despite poor gameplay specifically because of theme/call-outs and humor value, indicating emotional/thematic attachment can override gameplay quality. (confidence: high) — 'You just like the call-outs and humor and I love the theme and I really love the rules I love the difficulty'

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## Transcript

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