# Jersey Jack Pinball Reveals Newest Game - Toy Story 4

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-06-14  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/jersey-jack-pinball-reveals-newest-game-toy-story-4

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## Analysis

Jersey Jack Pinball officially announced Toy Story 4, designed by Pat Lawlor and coded by Joe Katz, featuring a 10-inch carnival game display, interactive photo booth, and multiple mechanical innovations. The game is priced at $12,000 (Limited Edition, 5,000 units) and $15,000 (Collector's Edition, 1,000 units), with LE units currently in production and CE units launching fall 2022. Despite initial community skepticism about the Toy Story 4 choice over earlier films, the Collector's Edition sold out nearly immediately.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Toy Story 4 was designed by Pat Lawlor and coded by Joe Katz — _Official Jersey Jack Pinball press release provided to Knapp Arcade_
- [HIGH] Game includes a 10-inch Carnival Game display on the playfield with 12 interactive games — _Official product description and specifications_
- [HIGH] Collector's Edition includes fiber optic fireworks topper with flying Duke Caboom Mech and 450+ individually controlled RGB LEDs — _Official product specifications_
- [HIGH] Production limited to 1,000 Collector's Edition and 5,000 Limited Edition machines — _Official announcement_
- [HIGH] Collector's Edition sold out nearly instantly on Jersey Jack's website — _Article author observation of post-announcement sales_
- [MEDIUM] Some pinball community members initially expressed disappointment with Toy Story 4 selection over earlier movies in the franchise — _Author's observation of community sentiment prior to official reveal_
- [HIGH] Art package created by John Youssi, whose artwork has appeared on 30+ pinball machines — _Official press release_

### Notable Quotes

> "Toy Story is beloved and treasured by families all over the world. We're thrilled to bring this excitement to pinball with an amazing game for all generations. With this collaboration we're able to create unique, modern pinball machines for players of all ages and experience."
> — **Jersey Jack Guarnieri, JJP founder**, Official announcement
> _Company founder positioning Toy Story 4 as broadening appeal beyond traditional pinball demographics_

> "I started this post last night before the massive leak this morning, but an NDA prevented me from sharing it until the official reveal."
> — **Knapp Arcade author**, Article update note
> _Evidence of significant pre-announcement leak that broke embargo and dampened exclusive reveal impact_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Premium boutique pinball manufacturer announcing Toy Story 4 as officially licensed Disney/Pixar machine |
| Pat Lawlor | person | Legendary pinball designer leading design team for Toy Story 4; designer of The Addams Family, best-selling pinball machine of all time |
| Joe Katz | person | Coder for Toy Story 4 pinball machine |
| John Youssi | person | Artist who created official licensed Disney Pixar art package for Toy Story 4; artwork featured on 30+ pinball machines |
| Jack Guarnieri | person | Jersey Jack Pinball founder; 'Jersey Jack' |
| Charles Acosta | person | Pinball photographer (Pinball Photos) who provided exclusive photography of Toy Story 4 to Knapp Arcade |
| Toy Story 4 | game | New Jersey Jack Pinball machine with official Disney/Pixar license; designed by Pat Lawlor; priced $12k–$15k |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Pinball news/media outlet receiving exclusive photos and information about Toy Story 4 announcement |
| Disney/Pixar | company | IP licensor for Toy Story 4 pinball machine |
| Scorbit | product | Competitive pinball platform and social network included in Toy Story 4 machines |
| The Addams Family | game | Best-selling pinball machine of all time; designed by Pat Lawlor |
| The Wizard of Oz | game | Jersey Jack Pinball's first offering; groundbreaking for LCD screen integration |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Game announcement and official reveal, Design and mechanical features, Pricing and production numbers, Collector's Edition vs Limited Edition differentiation, Theme licensing and IP
- **Secondary:** Community sentiment and pre-announcement leak, Jersey Jack Pinball's technology platform and innovations, Photo booth and social media integration

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.78) — Official announcement is promotional and enthusiastic. Author is positive about game features but tempered by frustration over pre-announcement leak breaking exclusivity. Community had mixed initial response to theme choice but rapid CE sellout suggests strong market acceptance. No criticism of design or mechanics in the source material itself.

### Signals

- **[announcement]** Official announcement of Toy Story 4 pinball machine with full specifications, pricing, and production timeline (confidence: high) — Jersey Jack Pinball official press release provided to Knapp Arcade with photos and specifications
- **[design_philosophy]** Pat Lawlor-led design emphasizes 'light and wonder' with 'high-flying, combo-filled playfield' positioning game as accessible to players of all ages and experience levels (confidence: high) — Official marketing positioning: 'Experience the light and wonder of this high-flying, combo-filled playfield' and quote emphasizing 'unique, modern pinball machines for players of all ages and experience'
- **[leak_detection]** Significant pre-announcement leak occurred morning of official reveal, breaking embargo and dampening exclusivity of announcement (confidence: high) — Author states 'I started this post last night before the massive leak this morning, but an NDA prevented me from sharing it until the official reveal'
- **[market_signal]** Collector's Edition sold out nearly instantly despite initial community skepticism about theme choice, suggesting strong demand and market acceptance (confidence: high) — Author observation: 'the Collector's Edition of the game seems to have sold out nearly instantly on Jersey Jack's website'
- **[product_strategy]** Collector's Edition (1,000 units, $15k) vs Limited Edition (5,000 units, $12k) with strategic feature distribution: CE includes fiber optic LED fireworks topper, Duke Caboom flying mech, red chrome armor, 450+ RGB LEDs, sparkle playfield, mirrored backglass, signature card, custom Bo Peep speech (confidence: high) — Official specifications detailing exclusive CE features vs LE base features
- **[product_strategy]** Limited Edition machines currently on production line; Collector's Edition machines scheduled to begin production in fall 2022 (confidence: high) — Official announcement: 'The LE machines are on the production line right now and the CE machines will go on the line in the fall of this year'
- **[sentiment_shift]** Community initially expressed disappointment with Toy Story 4 selection over earlier films, but CE rapid sellout suggests positive reception overcoming initial hesitation (confidence: medium) — Author notes 'some pinball community members initially expressed disappointment with the selection of Toy Story 4 as the theme instead of earlier movies in the franchise' but CE sold out 'nearly instantly'
- **[technology_signal]** Toy Story 4 incorporates advanced technology including 10-inch interactive carnival game display with 12 games, digital photo booth camera, 450+ individually controlled RGB LEDs, fiber optic lighting, WiFi, Bluetooth, Scorebit integration (confidence: high) — Full technology specifications in official announcement including interactive displays, wireless connectivity, and advanced LED control systems
- **[licensing_signal]** Disney/Pixar officially licensed IP for Toy Story 4 pinball; includes voice acting with original character voices (confidence: high) — Official Disney Pixar Art Package by John Youssi; features voice acting from Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep, Duke Caboom; includes Randy Newman's 'You've Got a Friend in Me'

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## Transcript

Seconds ago, Jersey Jack Pinball officially revealed its newest pinball machine...Toy Story 4. The following are some amazing exclusive photos of the game taken by Charles Acosta of Pinball Photos that the company provided to us, the flyers, rules card and pretty much everything that you want to know about the pin. Toy Story 4 was designed by the legendary Pat Lawlor and coded by Joe Katz. The game features an officially licensed Disney Pixar Art Package by created by John Youssi, whose fantastic art has been featured on over 30 different pinball machines over the years. All Models include 2 regular flippers and one mini flipper, two spinners, 4 "Sector Jets," an "Inner Voice" saucer, a "Second Chance Antiques" scoop, a 10" Carnival Game display on the playfield that features 12 interactive games, a "Take a Chance" spinning carnival wheel, a pop-up Gabby Gabby Sculpted "Troll Mech," tons of officially licensed toys, an Interactive "Photo Booth" camera, a shaker motor, Invisiglass, WiFi, Scorebit, Bluetooth and much more. The Collector's Edition includes all of the above plus a fiber optic Fireworks topper with a flying Duke Caboom Mech, different art, red powder chrome armor instead of blue, RadCals, 450+ individually controlled RGB LEDs, a "Luxo Ball" shooter knob, sparkle playfield, mirrored backglass, inner art blades, interactive outer cabinet RGB LED lighting, a signature card signed by Pat Lawlor and Jack Guarnieri and custom speech by Bo Peep. The MSRP of Toy Story 4 is $15,000 for the Collector's Edition and $12,000 for the Limited Edition. Production will be limited to 1,000 Collector's and 5,000 Limited Edition machines. The LE machines are on the production line right now and the CE machines will go on the line in the fall of this year. Even though some pinball community members initially expressed disappointment with the selection of Toy Story 4 as the theme instead of earlier movies in the franchise, the Collector's Edition of the game seems to have sold out nearly instantly on Jersey Jack's website. UPDATE: Ahhh, I'm finally allowed to share this. I started this post last night before the massive leak this morning, but an NDA prevented me from sharing it until the official reveal. The info and pictures are still great, but they aren't remotely exclusive or breaking news or even complete any more. I was going to add to this post when I woke up, but when I saw that the horse was already out of the barn it sort of dampened my enthusiasm. Oh well. It is what it is. I kept my word. On to the pictures and press release... JERSEY JACK PINBALL ANNOUNCES THE OFFICIALLY LICENSED DISNEY AND PIXAR’S TOY STORY 4 PINBALL MACHINE The ultimate toy is now available to purchase for your home game room or arcade CHICAGO, IL (June 14, 2022) – Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) is excited to announce the highly anticipated release of the Toy Story 4 Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition pinball machines. Experience the magic of Toy Story like never before, playing pinball with Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, and more of your favorite toys as they come to life in this pinball adventure. “Toy Story is beloved and treasured by families all over the world. We’re thrilled to bring this excitement to pinball with an amazing game for all generations,” says company founder “Jersey” Jack Guarnieri. “With this collaboration we’re able to create unique, modern pinball machines for players of all ages and experience.” Experience the magic of Toy Story 4 Delve into the world of Toy Story, with the voices of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Bo Peep, Duke Caboom, and more. Buzz Lightyear and Woody call out throughout the game with custom narration. The journey is accompanied by an original soundtrack that includes a special rendition of Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”. Award-winning designs Experience the light and wonder of this high-flying, combo-filled playfield from JJP’s award-winning design team, led by Pat Lawlor — celebrated designer of the best-selling pinball machine of all time, The Addams Family. Jersey Jack’s state-of-the-art platform includes proprietary technology that engages players with an immersive experience, featuring mesmerizing light shows alongside animations and scenes from the film. Players can send the silver-ball flying off the Duke Caboom jump ramp — just don’t let the Bensons block your shot! Blast into the jet bumpers to collect a super jackpot in Buzz Multiball, and aim for the stand-up targets to light Rescue Forky. Hurry up and bash Gabby Gabby into a pinball frenzy on the way to scoring Grand Champion. Take a chance on the spinning wheel to earn different awards like Extra Ball, Tiki Party, Super Loops and more! Start interactive carnival games like Star Adventurer, Dragon Zone, Squirrel Derby, and Flipball on the 10-inch playfield frame display. Smile for the camera! A special feature of this high-tech entertainment system is the digital photo booth that takes pictures while you play. Make memories and ‘tweet’ your high scores! The machine comes fully equipped with Bluetooth audio for wireless listening and Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless over-the-air software updates. Scorbit, a competitive pinball platform and social network, is also included in the package. Collector’s and Limited Editions Only 1,000 Collector’s Edition and 5,000 Limited Edition machines will be made. The Limited Edition includes blue powder-coated armor, exclusive cabinet artwork, an interactive shaker motor that provides haptic feedback, invisiglass, and individually-numbered edition plaques. It is priced at $12,000. The highly sought after Collector’s Edition includes a super-exclusive Pixar Ball shooter, a fiber-optic LED fireworks topper, red chrome armor, sparkly playfield art, RadCal cabinet art package, mirrored backglass art, external lighting, custom callouts by Bo Peep and signatures by the design team and Jersey Jack himself. If you act fast, it can be yours for $15,000. The Toy Story 4 pinball machine is available for purchase through authorized distributors and JerseyJackPinball.com. About Jersey Jack Pinball From its founding in 2011, Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) has earned its reputation as the industry leader in collectable pinball machines, creating the most desirable titles in the modern pinball era. Designed and manufactured in the USA at its Chicago headquarters, JJP is led by an award-winning design team. Easy to play, difficult to master — JJP’s games both honor the rich history of pinball and lead it into the future, with uncompromising standards of design and engineering that are certain to entertain players both old and new. JJP introduced several industry firsts, including the use of LCD screens, LED lighting, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, camera integration, and other innovative technology. From its first offering, The Wizard of Oz, JJP has continued to revolutionize the pinball experience with groundbreaking releases, including: The Hobbit; Dialed In!; Pirates of the Caribbean; Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory; Guns N’ Roses: Not In This Lifetime; and now, Toy Story 4. Learn more about Jersey Jack Pinball at jerseyjackpinball.com. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @JJPinball Facebook: @JerseyJackPinball Instagram: @jerseyjackpinball YouTube: @JerseyJackPinball -###- Contact(s): Media: Greg Wiley, Robin Communications, greg@robincomm.com, 215-840-8843 Ken Cromwell, Jersey Jack Pinball, kcromwell@jerseyjackpinball.com 630-423-6556 Sales: sales@jerseyjackpinball.com #jerseyjackpinball #jerseyjack #jjp #toystory #toystorypinball #pinball #disney #pixar Jersey Jack Pinball Toy Story 4 Collector's Edition Cabinet Left Right Playfield Jersey Jack Pinball Toy Story 4 Dual Flyer: Features Jersey Jack Pinball Toy Story 4 Dual Flyer Cover Jersey Jack Pinball Toy Story 4 Limited Rules Card

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