Tron LE is a limited edition pinball machine by Stern Pinball based on the classic Tron arcade franchise. It is notable for being one of the rare examples of a Stern LE that included exclusive gameplay features, specifically a Daft Punk-themed multiball mode available only on the LE variant. With only 400 units produced and no Premium variant offered, it has become a highly collectible machine valued around $17,000 on the secondary market, and is cited as a model example of effective LE scarcity strategy in the modern pinball industry.
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Tron LE is available at favorable secondary market pricing due to current market conditions
Vintage machine sourced by Dave at pinball show for Mike and Chris, customized with chasing LEDs and color DMD, subject of wire-cutting repair story.
Recently acquired by Steve Beattie; rumored to benefit from ceramic ball modification for faster play
Stern game with exclusive Daft Punk mode in LE version, software not directly transferable to Pro model
Stern Pinball limited edition; cited as example of successful demand assessment; strong secondary market performance.
No premium variant; $5,700 MSRP; peaked at $26,000 in September 2022; Kaneda identifies as origin point of '10K by Christmas' hype cycle
Stern pinball machine present at American Pool in October 2012; replaced by AC/DC Pro by December 2012
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Stern 2010s era game; described as one of few good Stern games from that period alongside Spider-Man and LOTR
Historical Stern LE; mentioned for clear coat wear issues on location games
Original classic pinball title; valued ~$17,000 on secondary market; long-held collector machines
Stern historical title; only example cited of LE with exclusive gameplay mode (Daft Punk multiball); last instance ~12 years ago
400 units; no Premium variant; exclusive Daft Punk multiball software; highly collectible; used as model for optimal LE scarcity strategy