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Godzilla LE

gameactive25 mentionsFirst seen Oct 14, 2021Last seen Jan 12, 2026

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Godzilla LE is a limited edition pinball machine released by Stern Pinball, representing a significant title in the modern pinball market. It has demonstrated strong value retention compared to other recent Stern LEs, with secondary market prices ranging from $10,500 to $14,400 and appreciation slightly above original MSRP in some cases. The game is noted as one of the few recent Stern releases to maintain reasonable value proposition and has been benchmarked as potentially among the greatest Stern games ever made, though industry opinions on its market appeal remain divided.

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    Godzilla LE was priced at $10,500 and sold out instantly

    Source: KanedaEpisode 960: "Godzilla Black & White Info"
  • factualhigh

    Godzilla LE machines currently trade for $15,000-$16,000 on secondary market

    Source: KanedaEpisode 960: "Godzilla Black & White Info"
  • factualhigh

    Godzilla LE features Invisiglass playfield coating that creates minimal visible reflections

    Source: George describing game feature during gameplayStream 570: Godzilla LE (Stern)
  • factualhigh

    A new Oxygen Destroyer ball-save mode was recently added to Godzilla LE code

    Source: George during active gameplay commentary

Recent Mentions (25)

  • Stern machine; sold for $18K-19K during COVID peak; large production run (~1,000 units); high collector demand during era

    Episode 1024: "Scalping Helps NIB Sales"Nov 20, 2024
  • Pinball machine owned by Zach Minney; played at Expo

    PINBALL EXPO AFTERMATHNov 2, 2021
  • Stern Godzilla machine; historically climbed from $10,500 to $15,000+ during COVID era; mentioned as a profit case study

    Episode 907: "From 'Buy Buy Buy' to Cry Cry Cry'"Jan 30, 2024
  • Stern game; marked design shift toward simplified side armor (angled armor, button protectors only); referenced in LE design philosophy evolution

    DPP #36 "In defense of Star Wars Premium"Apr 23, 2023
  • Premium Stern machine, listed at $15,400 secondary market, characterized as overpriced by Kaneda; second highest ranked game after Evil Dead

    Episode 1093: "Kaneda OBO"May 22, 2025
  • Upcoming pinball machine in export stage with estimated end-of-month delivery to Frisco

    IRON PINBALL Battle - Star TrekOct 14, 2021

Contradictions

  • Existing: Averaging $14,400, above original MSRP; strong value retentionvsConflicting: Priced at $10,500 as benchmark for secondary market depreciation analysis
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Game holds value at $12,500 and is described as 'maybe of all time' greatest game with only Stern LE appreciating slightlyvsConflicting: Recent Stern LE not considered a 'wow' by Kaneda and depreciates significantly
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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Stream 570: Godzilla LE (Stern)
  • Godzilla Limited Edition; comparison point for cosmetic quality vs. Anniversary Edition

    Kaneda's Deep Thoughts: Jaws 50th TodayJul 2, 2025
  • Limited edition version; $10,500 MSRP; 1,000 units; sold out instantly; gray silver Mechagodzilla armor criticized as 'boring'

    Episode 960: "Godzilla Black & White Info"May 27, 2024
  • Limited Edition game in vendor hall at Pintastic 2021 (Brian Hawkins)

    #69 Best in play Pintastic 2021 - The Classic Pinball PodcastNov 30, 2021
  • Stern Pinball 2021 release by Keith Elwin; $10,500 MSRP; peaked at $24,000 secondary market; Kaneda identifies as last great value release from Stern

    Episode 852: "Kaneda's Highs & Lows"Sep 30, 2023
  • Stern pinball machine, primary game played during stream, features Invisiglass coating, Tokyo/New York location modes, recent Oxygen Destroyer ball-save code addition

    Stream 570: Godzilla LE (Stern)Jul 14, 2022
  • Existing release; Kaneda predicts Stern will create anniversary edition rerun, causing current LE owners to lose value

    Episode 854: "Creamium for a Premium"Oct 4, 2023
  • Machine Hardy used to test the stool method at Pinball Expo; documented in previous video

    How I Set Up My Pinball Machines - Solo!Mar 29, 2022
  • Stern Pinball title referenced as example of rapid sellout and secondary market demand

    Pinball Expo 2021 Roundup , Cactus Canyon and Legends of Valhalla (Ep.66)Nov 2, 2021
  • Stern pinball game (2021) on location

    BISHOP CIDERCADE AUSTINNov 24, 2022
  • Stern LE at $10,500 that held value; last successful Stern LE; all subsequent LEs have depreciated

    Episode 1163: "Is Scalping Ruining Pinball?"Nov 21, 2025
  • Stern Pinball game; priced at $10,500 MSRP; sold for $13,000-$14,000 in secondary market; Kaneda attributes subsequent LE price inflation to this game

    Episode 1164: "Robin to the Rescue?"Nov 24, 2025
  • Stern Pinball game; demonstrated market ceiling remains uncapped; all tier variants (Pro, Premium, LE) sold through despite significant cost markup

    Triple Drain Pinball Podcast Ep 9: A Wild Dennis Kriesel Appeared!Nov 13, 2021
  • New Stern Pinball machine in INDISC 2022 open; Jim purchased specifically for tournament; code updates possible before event

    Episode 330: Jim Belsito – INDISC 2022Jan 17, 2022
  • Original limited edition sold at $10,500 MSRP; featured Insider Connected camera justifying $1,000 premium; significant negative impact from 70th Anniversary release

    We are Pinball WAP episode # 6 Stern GODZILLA 70th anniversary!!!Jul 9, 2024
  • Stern; averaging $14,400, above original MSRP; strong value retention

    This Month's Pinball Market March 2025Feb 25, 2025
  • Previous Stern LE priced at $10,500; benchmark for secondary market depreciation analysis; last Stern LE to maintain reasonable value proposition

    Episode 1156: "Stern is The Walking Dead"Nov 5, 2025
  • Stern title; secondary market pricing showing losses even with mods

    Episode 1146: "Stern Looks Outside To Fix Its Issues Inside"Oct 10, 2025
  • Stern release; holds value at $12,500; host describes as 'maybe of all time' greatest game; only Stern LE appreciating slightly

    Episode 1177: "Pinball Market Analysis"Jan 12, 2026
  • Recent Stern LE; not considered a 'wow' by Kaneda; depreciates significantly

    FREE SHOW: EPISODE 1140: "Kaneda's 4am Takedown of Stern Pinball That Everyone at Stern Needs to Hear!"Sep 24, 2025