Big Bang Bar is a rare Capcom pinball game originally designed in 1996 but never reached full production, with only 8-14 prototypes manufactured. The game features artwork by Stanley Fu and was subsequently remade by Gene Cunningham (producing 173-214 units between 2004-2007) and later by Pedretti Gaming. It has become a highly coveted collector's item with secondary market values of $18,000-$30,000, known for strong flippers and proprietary parts that make it difficult to maintain.
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Original Big Bang Bar translight omitted 'Bar' due to silk-screening error; new Pedretti version will correct this
Big Bang Bar remake coming from unspecified international manufacturer with ~250 units production
Big Bang Bar is being remade by an unspecified manufacturer
Big Bang Bar was subsequently manufactured by Pinball Manufacturing Inc./Illinois Pin Ball with under 200 units built
Classic pinball game; owned by Silver Ball Country Club collector (bought new); played by Fresh Pinball crew; first time several hosts had played it under good conditions with audio.
Classic pinball game being remade; 250 units in production; manufacturer likely Spooky (not CGC per Don's speculation)
Classic Bally game, potential remake discussed but Don skeptical due to dated theme and layout limitations
Pinball machine mentioned as example of limited-run independent release with mixed player reception; referenced in context of new manufacturer quality concerns.
Chicago Gaming Company classic remake candidate; mixed listener feedback (boring vs. good aesthetics); up for consideration as CGC's third remake
Rumored Pedretti Gaming remake announcement at Expo; ultra-rare original; debate over strategy vs. Theater of Magic.
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Capcom manufactured only 10 units of Big Bang Bar before cancellation
Big Bang Bar never made it to arcades during its original release
Manu achieved Big Bang Bar (major mode award) twice in a single game on this session
Big Bang Bar's high secondary market prices are driven primarily by scarcity rather than exceptional gameplay quality.
Only 14 units of Big Bang Bar were produced before Capcom pulled the plug
Big Bang Bar secondary market price is $20,000+
Big Bang Bar has the most sexually explicit content of any pinball machine ever produced
Capcom game, fourth in poll (10%); surprised hosts due to it being non-Bally/Williams title; licensing questioned
Capcom pinball game (1996) with only 14 original prototypes; remade by Gene Cunningham (2006-2007) as 183 units; regarded as 'greatest game never to reach production'; notable for electroluminescent lights on plastic ramps and tube dancer feature
Licensed classic remake; rights held by Planetary Pinball; experiencing manufacturing delays; rumored to be manufactured in-house by Planetary Pinball
1998 game by Cunningham; Todd mentions giving $2,400 deposit in 2001 and waiting 3-4 years for completion as historical precedent for problematic preorder practices
Rare 1996 Capcom prototype pinball machine with only ~10 units produced; never released to arcades; features artwork by Stanley Fu; subject of this stream
Rare game discussed as host's first purchase; debate whether it's genuinely good or valuable due to rarity
Classic game discussed; designed by Mark Ritchie; almost-magnet game; low production numbers; revival/remake discussion mentioned
#3 most overrated; Capcom rare game; hosts believe rarity-driven hype, not actual gameplay, drives value
Keith Elwin design referenced as example of designer's mastery; features similar hairpin figure-8 shot style
Classic pinball machine; reproduction/reissue cited as having damaged hobby by encouraging speculative collecting over gameplay enjoyment
Original Capcom pinball from 1990s; approximately 120 remake versions produced; Planetary Pinball Supply filing trademarks suggests new reproduction planned
Remake/reboot pinball game that appreciated dramatically on secondary market (original backing ~$4,500, current value $20,000-$30,000+); identified as the catalyst that normalized speculation and flipping in boutique pinball market.
Rare pinball machine with goofy space theme; only ~12 in existence; priced around $40,000; first impressed Foghorn Leghorn at Free Play Florida event
Game Kyle camped on at VFW; achieved personal high scores due to fresh condition and less crowd pressure
Capcom pinball remake by PMI; remake announced October 2004, delivered to European buyers July 2006; originally never produced by Capcom
Capcom Pinball design that never went into full production; later manufactured as prototype by Illinois Pin Ball with Stan's artwork; under 200 units built
Gene Cunningham production; delayed from March to November 2005; still incomplete at year-end; expectations high for release in 2006
Classic pinball machine being reproduced by PMI; original announcement October 2004, final delivery June 2007; $4,500 retail price for reproduction
Ultra-rare Capcom pinball machine with only 14 prototypes; subject of 111-unit remake project by Gene Cunningham
Capcom 1997 classic; previously remade by Illinois Pinball; trademark filings suggest new remake planned
Rare 1990s Capcom pinball machine with only 8-14 prototypes; subject of remake rumors for summer 2023 release
Capcom pinball machine; subject of unconfirmed rumors about Dutch Pinball remake
Planetary Pinball trademark filing identified in USPTO database
Rare Capcom pinball machine from 1999 (part of Pinball 2000 series); subject of remake plans; trademarks filed by Planetary Pinball
Rare Capcom pinball machine; subject of recent remake rumors mentioned in article
Capcom machine; separate Capcom remake rumor mentioned as breaking news same day
Rare Capcom pinball machine from 1996 with limited original production; subject of remake rumor; known for complex history and high collector desirability
Capcom pinball game (1996) with only 14 units produced; later remade by Gene Cunningham
Rare Capcom pinball; third revival attempt by new manufacturer; high secondary market prices due to scarcity; Don critiques gameplay via VP version
Pinball table where Chris Franchi excelled in tournament, scoring 35 million with nearest competitor at 10 million
Pinball table displayed at Arcade Expo in curtained 'Pinball After Dark' section; noted as looking phenomenal under black light
Original Capcom game from late 1990s never in full production; remade in late 2000s with ~100 units; being remade again in spring 2023
Capcom 1996 game; rumored to be remade by Pedretti Gaming
Speculation points to potential Expo reveal/announcement; Don expresses skepticism about this rumor
Capcom game redesigned and built into 183 machines by Gene Cunningham; originally only 9 prototypes existed; project cost Gene over $100,000
Referenced as design precedent for behind-flipper shot mechanic seen in Legends of Valhalla
Rare classic pinball game featured at Sunshine Laundromat venue
Rare Capcom pinball table from 1996; speculated as potential future re-release candidate
Classic game; whitewood photos leaked and traced to Melvin Williams; speculation about potential remake connection
Rare Capcom game; Don critiques its mythical status as inflated by scarcity rather than gameplay quality
Rare collectible game used as comparison for Predator's predicted future scarcity value
Remake/reproduction project where Kerry helped establish production processes and quality standards in 2005; subject of significant discussion.
Classic game being potentially revived under Pinball Legends; Don doubts commercial viability despite possible improvements; considers it poor use of ~$15,500 investment
Pinball game where Kerry Stare worked with Gene Cunningham; project that prompted NAPA alliance formation discussion
Capcom pinball game remade by Cunningham; 173 units produced with significant technical challenges
Capcom pinball game with Stan's artwork; later remade by Gene Cunningham for full production run; never reached full production at Capcom
Third Capcom Pinball game designed with multiple modes requiring diverse musical themes
Capcom game; Python credits himself with full design concept including dancing lady inspired by beer mug; claims Gene Cunningham/Rob Morrison took credit and produced 183 units
Prototype pinball game by Illinois Pinball; not physically present at either show despite high community interest; expected release within month from Rocky Mountain show date
Limited edition game (111+ units) designed by Gene Cunningham, delivered to European customers in summer 2006
Game mentioned as giveaway at Texas Pinball Festival at $28,000 value per unit
Remake available at Texas Pinball Festival; two units present (regular and gold); silent auction pricing starting at $10,000-$12,000
Unreleased 1996 Capcom pinball prototype; 14 prototypes made before Capcom ceased operations; remade by Gene Cunningham (182 units, 2004-2007)
1996 Capcom Pinball game; alternative Pedretti remake possibility alongside TOTAN
Rumored candidate for Pedretti's next remake; community speculation before Theatre of Magic theory emerged
Resurrected prototype; Pedretti Gaming handling production; Don skeptical of revival necessity
Classic Capcom pinball with 10 original units; historical fire destroyed warehouse inventory; rumored Pedretti Gaming revival attempt; heavily sought after with mythical status; hosts have played twice at high-end collector locations.
Prototype remade by Pedretti Gaming at Lumberjack Dave's collection; hosts appreciate as desirable but impossible-to-own machine
Remake/re-release criticized as artificial scarcity play; original limited to ~200 units; reissue expected to cannibalize secondary market value
Capcom original being remade by unnamed manufacturer; Kaneda criticizes adding company logo to artwork
Pedretti Gaming title; Kaneda skeptical of its appeal
Referenced as comparison point for proprietary parts scarcity and difficulty sourcing replacement plastics
Progetti Gaming planning remake with Fast Pinball boards; expected to improve on original Funhaus version
Original Bally Williams design from 1998; 8 prototypes made; Gene Cunningham produced 214 remakes; now being remade by Pedretti Gaming; secondary market value $18,000-$30,000
Classic pinball game being remade by Pedretti Gaming; image leaked, confirmation by Kaneda
Pedretti Gaming remake; expected reveal at Expo
Prototype remade by Pedretti Gaming; Melvin Williams not involved; positive design changes noted but not implemented
Classic game; sequel was in development (artist completed art package before death); remake/sequel interest low
Rumored Stern remake in development; expected 2026
Planned release from Pinball Brothers/Pedretti Gaming; rumored to potentially not appear at Pinball Expo due to manufacturing partner financial strain
Classic pinball game being remade; original artist created new art package before passing away (per Kaneda's exclusive news)
Padron Games remake; based on Melvin Williams prototype; subject of community debate about quality
Upcoming remake with 250 unit production, new art package by Stanley, improved mechanics
Game cited as unlikely to generate significant market excitement
Capcom pinball title; ~100 units manufactured by Cunningham's Illinois Pinball Company from original parts; coveted game selling for $20k+ on secondary market; features strong flippers; controversial but highly valued
Classic game being remade by unnamed manufacturer; Kaneda warns current owners that remake is 'undeniably coming' and recommends listing machines for sale.
Classic pinball game receiving a remake from unnamed manufacturer with ~250 units planned; features new artwork by late Stanley Fu
Classic game with prototype developed by Melvin; acquired by Pedretti Gaming for remake
[Triage: Kerry Stair's 2005 production process establishment represents an earlier phase within the broader 2004-2007 remake period by Gene Cunningham, indicating a sequential progression of development activities rather than conflicting claims.]