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Lethal Weapon

gameactive11 mentionsFirst seen Feb 14, 2017Last seen Feb 13, 2026

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Lethal Weapon is a Data East licensed pinball game that produced 10,300 units and represents a classic example from Data East's catalog. The game is noted for its harder difficulty level and exemplary integration of music and action elements that create player urgency. Designer Brian Schmitz is credited with the game's notable audio-action design, and the title was enabled through Joel Silver's licensing relationship with Data East.

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  • Data East game; recently purchased by Neil from UK forum for approximately £2,000; described as 'pretty good condition'; still pending pickup

    The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 10Apr 14, 2024
  • Data East licensed game; 10,300 units sold; Kaminkow's relationship with Joel Silver led to deal; critical manufacturing ramp-up story (4-day no-sleep debugging)

    Stern Electronics… No, Not That SternJun 26, 2020
  • Data East/Stern pinball designed by Kaminkow. Sold nearly 11,000 units. Rarely seen on secondary market despite age; high collector demand and retention.

    Ep 68: Pinball Legend Joe KaminkowSep 3, 2021
  • Data East pinball machine referenced as stylistic comparison point for Die Hard Trilogy design

    Die Hard Trilogy Preview - What if Die Hard Got a Pinball Machine!!Nov 22, 2023
  • Pinball machine Greg played as child but hasn't played much since; notable for distinctive callouts he still remembers

    Straight Down The Middle: a pinball show Episode 3: This Month In PinsideFeb 14, 2017
  • Referenced as comparison point for multiball flipper battle mechanic design

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  • Modern Stern game referenced as having designed-in death save callouts

    Episode 58 - DEATHSAVESNov 25, 2024
  • Designer Brian Schmitz cited as exemplar of music/action integration creating player urgency

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  • Classic Data East game; referenced as example of harder-difficulty games from Wood's era of learning pinball

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  • Data East licensed pinball; 10,300 units produced; established relationship with Joel Silver that enabled additional licenses

    Episode 50 – Joe Kaminkow from Kapow PinballJul 2, 2018