# EAG INTERNATIONAL 2016 PREVIEW **Source:** Pinball News Website **Type:** article **Published:** 2016-01-11 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2016/01/11/eag-international-2016-preview --- ## Analysis Preview of pinball machines at EAG International 2016 show in London. Stern Pinball's distributor Electrocoin showcased Spider-Man Vault Edition, Star Trek Pro, Kiss Pro, and Game of Thrones Pro. Heighway Pinball announced they would display Full Throttle machines and reveal new details about Alien at the show. Jersey Jack Pinball had no presence due to The Hobbit shipping delays and order backlog. ### Key Claims - [MEDIUM] Spider-Man Vault Edition will most likely draw the most attention when the show opens — _Article author's prediction based on show setup observations_ - [HIGH] The Hobbit has not yet shipped and Jersey Jack Pinball has a long backlog of orders — _Pinball News reporting on industry conditions in January 2016_ - [MEDIUM] Heighway Pinball expected to have a number of Full Throttle machines and some reveals for Alien — _EAG preview article with expectation language_ ### Notable Quotes > "The Spider-Man will most likely draw the most attention when the show opens." > — **Article author (Pinball News)**, preview section > _Editorial assessment of showfloor expectations for the Spider-Man Vault Edition_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | EAG International 2016 | event | Annual amusement show held at ExCel London, Docklands, opening January 12, 2016 | | Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer with distributor Electrocoin showcasing machines at EAG | | Electrocoin | company | Stern Pinball's distributor in UK/Europe, has booth at EAG 2016 | | Heighway Pinball | company | Boutique pinball manufacturer with large stand at EAG, preparing to reveal Alien details | | Jersey Jack Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer absent from EAG 2016 due to The Hobbit production delays | | Spider-Man Vault Edition | product | New Stern Pinball machine on Electrocoin stand; expected to be show highlight | | Star Trek Pro | product | Stern Pinball machine on Electrocoin stand at EAG | | Kiss Pro | product | Stern Pinball machine on Electrocoin stand at EAG | | Game of Thrones Pro | product | Stern Pinball machine on Electrocoin stand at EAG | | Full Throttle | product | Heighway Pinball's first title; multiple units expected at EAG 2016 | | Alien | product | Heighway Pinball's second title; reveals expected at EAG 2016 | | The Hobbit | product | Jersey Jack Pinball title with significant shipping delays and order backlog as of January 2016 | | Pinball Heaven | company | Jersey Jack Pinball's distributor; absent from EAG 2016 due to production delays | | Gary Flower | person | Photographer credited for EAG preview pictures | ### Topics - **Primary:** EAG International 2016 show coverage, Stern Pinball product lineup and distribution, Heighway Pinball product announcements, Jersey Jack Pinball production delays, Spider-Man Vault Edition features ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0.5) — Preview article is factual reporting of show setup. Neutral tone with minor enthusiasm about Spider-Man draw. No criticism or strong editorial opinion expressed. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Heighway Pinball preparing for Alien reveal at EAG; preparing Full Throttle demo units (confidence: medium) — Heighway large stand setup with expected Full Throttle machines and Alien reveals mentioned for Tuesday setup - **[event_signal]** EAG International 2016 preview documenting pinball manufacturer presence and product lineup (confidence: high) — Comprehensive photo documentation of Electrocoin stand with Stern machines; Heighway stand setup; absence of Jersey Jack noted - **[announcement]** Spider-Man Vault Edition officially displayed at EAG 2016; new translite, side rails, Doc Ock mechanism, and Sandman design confirmed (confidence: high) — Multiple photos showing new artwork, mechanisms, and cosmetic features of Spider-Man Vault Edition - **[product_strategy]** Jersey Jack Pinball The Hobbit experiencing significant shipping delays and order backlog (confidence: high) — Jersey Jack and distributor Pinball Heaven have no presence at EAG 2016 specifically due to The Hobbit not yet shipping and long backlog --- ## Transcript Date: 11th January, 2016 Location: ExCel London, Docklands, London, UK Pictures: Gary Flower The annual EAG amusement show opens on Tuesday, but we have an early preview of the pinballs from the show’s set-up on Monday. So far only Stern Pinball’s distributor Electrocoin have pinballs on their stand. ![The Electrocoin stand](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/1.jpg) The Electrocoin stand The new Spider-Man Vault Edition is here, along with a Star Trek Pro, Kiss Pro and Game of Thrones Pro. ![Stern pinballs on the Electrocoin stand](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/2.jpg) Stern pinballs on the Electrocoin stand The Spider-Man will most likely draw the most attention when the show opens. ![Spider-Man Vault Edition](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/4.jpg) Spider-Man Vault Edition ![The new translite](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/3.jpg) The new translite ![The Vault Edition side rails](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/5.jpg) The Vault Edition side rails ![The backbox artwork](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/6.jpg) The backbox artwork ![The new Doc Ock mechanism](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/7.jpg) The new Doc Ock mechanism ![Sandman also has a new design](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/8.jpg) Sandman also has a new design ![The instruction card](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/13.jpg) The instruction card Heighway Pinball also has a large stand at the show, but they will not be setting up until first thing Tuesday morning. They are expected to have a number of Full Throttle machines and some reveals for Alien, their second title. ![The Heighway Pinball stand](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/11.jpg) The Heighway Pinball stand With The Hobbit not yet shipping and a long backlog of orders, there is no presence this year by Jersey Jack Pinball or their distributor Pinball Heaven. Elsewhere on the show floor – and totally unrelated to pinball, of course – another licence is proving to be popular in the amusement world. ![Ghostbusters games](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/10.jpg) New Ghostbusters games ![Ghostbusters plush toys](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/shows/eag-international-2016/12.jpg) Ghostbusters plush toys We’ll be back at EAG tomorrow to bring you our usual comprehensive Pinball News report, but that wraps up this preview. Thanks to Gary Flower for the pictures. _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: cf1746a1-dabb-4039-90a5-24c67904ec9d*