Heavy Metal is a pinball game released by Stern Pinball in 2020 as a re-theme of an existing home/boutique machine platform. It is known for its innovative presentation, fun gameplay, and strong sound design and rules. The game has been noted as tournament-oriented and challenging, with Stern producing it as a premium short-run release.
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Heavy Metal is not worth the $8,000 retail price despite being fun
Classic pinball machine with same playfield layout as Star Wars; only ~100 units exist.
Stern Pinball contract game based on Heavy Metal magazine, approximately $8k price point, releasing late March 2020
Stern's latest release; priced at $8,300; criticized for Red DMD regression; features Black Knight topper
Stern on-location pinball; ~300 units commissioned with production cutoff leaving approximately 150 produced; Mike owned one example; subject of community debate about on-location vs. home classification
Classic pinball game; Don discusses as alternative to Supreme, estimated 100 machines in existence
Unreleased/newly revealed pinball machine by Incendium based on Heavy Metal magazine IP, features DMD, four-mode gameplay (fantasy/horror/metal/sci-fi), character voice acting, and 12-song soundtrack
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New Stern contract game based on 1979 comic/movie IP; priced at $8,299.99; features chameleon powder coat finish; made-to-order production; aimed at heavy metal fans, not core collectors
Magazine/brand partner in Heavy Metal Pinball game; IP licensor
Pinball machine by Stern (manufacturing) under contract with Incendium; $8,300 MSRP; subject of critical review for playfield artwork quality
Stern pinball game Hardy created content about after June 1st cutoff date when media promotions ceased
Upcoming Stern Pinball game based on 1981 Heavy Metal animated film; contract build by Incendium
Stern game nominated for Twippies (Music/Sound Effects and artwork categories)
Rare pinball machine present at Fort Worth location
Stern Pinball private-label platform used as basis for Escape from the Megaverse
Stern 2020 release; author assessment: fun but overpriced at $8,000
Upcoming Stern pinball title, teaser video released, reveal stream scheduled for Saturday the 15th, designed by Jack Danger
Pinball theme recently announced by Stern; based on 1981 animated film; cited by Ed as dream theme that has now been greenlit
Pinball game mentioned as superior to Queen Rhapsody
Stern home pinball machine; $8,000 price; re-theme of Spider-Man/Supreme/Star Wars playfield; DMD display; based on 1980s movie
Upcoming Stern contract pin in partnership with Incendium Online (toy/graphic novel company); reskin of Star Wars The Pin with commercial-grade cabinet, DMD, chameleon powder coat; retail ~$8,299; limited run; sneak peek March 20, 2020
Stern Pinball game; shares playfield layout with Escape from the Megaverse; described as prototype testing model similar to Megaverse.
Stern contracted game; expected to launch during factory reopening; described as 'boutique' with limited market appeal
Limited edition Stern pinball game celebrating Heavy Metal Magazine's 300th issue, priced at $7,999, re-theme of Star Wars with custom artwork and original music by Sebastian Bach and Brendan Small.
Stern Pinball premium short-run game; played by Josh in tournament; described as brutal and tournament-oriented
Home edition title using same playfield layout as Spider-Man, Star Wars, and Supreme Pinball
Stern 2020 release; re-theme of home/boutique machine; described as fun with good sound and rules presentation; noted as having innovative presentation