Toy Story is a pinball game that has been released by multiple manufacturers, including both Stern Pinball and Jersey Jack Pinball, creating significant confusion in the market. The game has received mixed reception from players, with some criticizing its mechanical complexity and value proposition compared to restoration costs. It appears to have underperformed commercially, with secondary market depreciation noted, and player opinions vary from enjoyment to indifference depending on individual preferences.
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Toy Story's value was underappreciated; host regrets selling copy
Toy Story pinball prices dropped significantly within one year post-release
Toy Story Collector's Edition has depreciated significantly (thousands of dollars) since release, within under a year
Toy Story CE and LE units are already selling below MSRP before production begins
Upcoming Jersey Jack pinball game; in development for 4-6 years (since after Hobbit release); reveal expected around time of episode airing; high community anticipation; based on Disney/Pixar IP
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title predicted to release June 2022; high-stakes game using Disney IP; speculated at $16,000+ LE price; Pat Lawler designer; Mirco Playfields supplier
Speculated future Deeproot title; Ian suggests it's in advanced development and could release by Christmas
Jersey Jack Pinball license; poorly received by community; example of licensing struggles mentioned by speakers
Jersey Jack release; Kaneda reports losing ~$2,000 on; mechanical design criticized
Jersey Jack game with muted video clips; used as negative example for video integration
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Toy Story will feature a fairly large LCD screen on the playfield
Toy Story will use hot rails lighting similar to Guns N' Roses
Toy Story will appeal strongly to families and kids, and perform well in location/family entertainment centers
No standard edition exists for Toy Story; only Premium, CE, and Avatar LE
Toy Story CE will sell out on JJP store in under 30 minutes
Toy Story will cost $15,000-$16,000 for the Collector's Edition
Toy Story will be Jersey Jack Pinball's most popular title ever and will sell out on day one at $15,000 despite unresolved playfield issues
Rumored Jersey Jack Pinball title; mentioned alongside Pirates of the Caribbean as likely upcoming releases
Jersey Jack Pinball collector's edition; Kaneda criticizes design choices and pricing as overpriced for the theme
Stern title; NIB Collector Editions selling at $11,500 via distributors, representing $3,500+ losses for buyers
Previous Stern release; used as comparison point for disappointment when theme expectations clash with gameplay delivery
JJP title; struggling in secondary market with CEs at $13,100 discounts; outlane adjustments made per JJP directive; predicted major value loss
Jersey Jack Pinball game by Pat Lawler; Kaneda describes as 'biggest whiff' in 5 years of pinball, worse than Star Wars; criticizes promotional content around designer
Ball Pin claims JJP will release this as their next title instead of Guns N' Roses because it is 'safer' in current political climate; positioned as JJP's alternative strategy
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title, second in release schedule, family-friendly theme with broad appeal across age groups
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Kaneda claims JJP failed to exceed expectations on this title
Potentially in development at Jersey Jack for next year (speculation by correspondent)
Upcoming Stern Pinball game that George is anticipating; influences his current purchasing decisions
Mentioned as possible Stern announcement; implied to be upcoming or recently announced
Stern game criticized by Kaneda for having no toys despite theme expectations
Jersey Jack title; Don cites as disappointing—'half a game' for premium price; loss of confidence in JJP due to poor value proposition
Recent Stern pinball machine based on Disney property; features Tim Allen call-outs; primarily appeals to children; has jump ramp feature
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title; hosts express cautious optimism but worry it may repeat GNR's design flaws
Stern game at Rec Bar; features duke Kaboom ramp; has super loops shot mechanic requiring three consecutive hits or 14 total hits to qualify for wizard mode
Jersey Jack Pinball game; demand dried up; players losing $2,000+ on machines after short-term ownership; described as shallow game despite high licensing cost
Disney-licensed pinball machine rumored to be in development at Jersey Jack Pinball, designed by Pat Lawler; leaked images suggest impending reveal at Pintastic New England
Upcoming pinball machine announced/spoiled by Kaneda; positioned as coming after Godfather
Jersey Jack pinball machine; Orby expresses lukewarm opinion on theme despite acknowledging some mechanical features
Jersey Jack game mentioned as example of distributor inventory issues and market freezing when new licenses announced
Upcoming Jersey Jack title; speculated to potentially underperform like Wonka
Jersey Jack Pinball game; previous flop creating distributor inventory concerns
Stern pinball game referenced as thematic mismatch and weak seller compared to expected Bond success
Jersey Jack Pinball release; sales not meeting expectations per Kaneda's sources
Jersey Jack Pinball release; criticized for reliance on LCD screens and high pricing
Jersey Jack Pinball's forthcoming game; IP theme; announcement/reveal imminent; CE and LE versions planned
Jersey Jack release priced at ~$15,000; not selling; compared unfavorably to The Bomb at $4,500
Referenced for topper reuse; Tim notes JJP repurposed screens from this title for Elton John edition
Stern pinball machine; criticized by Kaneda as overpriced for content; referenced as pre-order casualty
Pat Lawlor design with iPad underneath glass; criticized for lack of physical toys; cited as pivotal moment industry accepted digital substitution for mechanical magic
Jersey Jack licensed game; CE $15K MSRP, LE $12K; experienced significant secondary market depreciation; flatlined demand post-launch; only 50 of 1,000 units produced as of discussion date.
Post-COVID game; example of content reduction trend
Jersey Jack Pinball; originally $15k new; CE selling for $8,750 (155 plays); massive depreciation case study
Jersey Jack release; $6,400+ depreciation, unsold on secondary market
Pat Lawler Stern design 2022, received mixed reception, praised as solid game but overshadowed by Weird Al
Jersey Jack Pinball game; referenced as the easiest JJP game prior to Harry Potter
Stern title; criticized as designed-to-cost with less mechanical depth than The Wizard of Oz, Dialed In, or The Hobbit
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title; expected to be very expensive ($15K-16K); anticipated to ship in ~2 weeks; central focus of Chris's pricing and content expectations
Expected next Jersey Jack Pinball release; rumored to be Pat Lawlor design; anticipated announcement at TPF; high community expectations
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; cited by Kaneda as repeatedly delayed without clear release date
Upcoming JJP release, expected May 23rd reveal at Pintastic; predicted to be Pat Lawlor's best work; projected $15-16K CE pricing, ~1,000 units
Unreleased Pat Lawlor pinball machine at Jersey Jack Pinball; described by Kaneda as his final game, opus, and greatest achievement; $3 billion Disney IP; central focus of episode.
Pinball title mentioned in context of potential playfield quality issues similar to other Jersey Jack machines
Jersey Jack game; released July 2022; sales flatlined after 7 months; units sitting at distributors worldwide
Jersey Jack Pinball LE; Kaneda predicts will drop to ~$6,500 secondary market as oversaturation continues
Jersey Jack Pinball game; cited as underwhelming despite premium pricing
Jersey Jack Pinball game; LE and Collector's Edition available; distributor inventory accumulating; sales declining; uncertainty around next JJP title
Jersey Jack Pinball machine criticized as overpriced, toy-light, and appealing only to newcomers; Kaneda predicts lukewarm reception from knowledgeable community
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game; designer Pat Lawler; expected June 2022 reveal to align with Buzz Lightyear movie
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title; non-refundable deposit structure mentioned; release timing uncertain.
Rumored next Jersey Jack Pinball title; Kaneda describes as 'worst kept secret in pinball'; speculation about possible photo reveal at TPF with formal announcement at MGC; predicted to dominate hobby upon release in 2025
Pinball machine available at Stuck's Pizza venue; host plays occasionally but dislikes it
Pinball machine at Free Gold Watch requiring calibration of road trip multiball lock
Jersey Jack Pinball game; criticized by Kaneda for high price without toys; community thread shows similar concerns
Jersey Jack Pinball's latest release; priced $12,000-$15,000 with limited mechanical content; central subject of episode's critique
Unreleased pinball machine by Jersey Jack Pinball based on Toy Story IP, subject of speculation and hype
Previous Jersey Jack Pinball game; sales 'went down the toilet'; criticized for sparse design and empty rule sets; serves as cautionary comparison
Jersey Jack Pinball game; mentioned as project that consumed significant company resources during Elton John development (delayed Ritchie's timeline)
Jersey Jack Pinball game; criticized by Kaneda as underperforming expectations
Jersey Jack Pinball title by Eric Meunier; now in dual-line production; marketed as premium content
Anticipated Jersey Jack Pinball announcement; Kaneda predicts ~1,000 Collector's Editions at ~$16,000 pricing; production beginning imminently
Recent release; available cheaper on secondary market than new; example of soft secondary market; Limited Edition variants in distributor inventory
Jersey Jack Pinball game in development; designed by Pat Lawlor; expected to receive Collector's Edition pricing at $15,000+
Jersey Jack Pinball's upcoming release; expected to launch at Texas Pinball Festival in April; Pat Lawlor's final design
Predicted as future Stern release that will be best-selling machine ever and will outsell Guns N' Roses
Jersey Jack Pinball game; expected April 2024 release; predicted not to appear at Texas Pinball Festival
Jersey Jack Pinball title in early announcement phase; licensed from Disney; subject of character licensing constraints
Rumored upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game; Todd predicts it will be their most popular title ever with impossible-to-meet demand
Pinball game referenced alongside Ultraman as not ranking in top 100 all-time machines
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Don reports units sitting unsold in boxes at manufacturer
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball machine, subject of intense hype; designed by Pat Lawlor; premium-tier release with significant mechanical and thematic features
Jersey Jack Pinball game; central focus of predictions about demand, production chaos, and playfield issues
Jersey Jack Pinball title; delayed past target date, causing management frustration; small playfield issues; will be simultaneously produced with Eric Meunier's next game (speculated Godfather)
Jersey Jack Pinball title; referenced as experiencing secondary market depreciation despite MSRP positioning
Unreleased Jersey Jack Pinball machine; predicted announcement Monday; based on Pixar IP; Kaneda's primary focus; three editions planned (Premium, CE, Avatar LE)
Jersey Jack Limited Edition priced at $12,000; secondary market collapsed with CEs now listing at MSRP; example of unsustainable CE pricing
Jersey Jack Pinball licensed game; Chris expresses fondness for playing it despite not buying it
Rumored Jersey Jack title, expected for next year despite Toy Story 4 movie release this year
Jersey Jack Pinball game; family-focused, easy rule set, mixed reviews, price concerns
Pinball machine owned by George; played by Jared during recent session
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball release; unconfirmed but strongly suspected theme; anticipated reveal at upcoming show (Pintastic or Southern Fried Gaming); major topic of speculation regarding pricing and production numbers
Recent Stern release in Collector's and Limited Edition versions, price point ($7,000-15,000+ range implied) caused Tim to pass on purchase
Jersey Jack Pinball game based on Toy Story IP; subject of entire episode's discussion; rumored reveal May 23rd
Pinball machine previously owned by host; traded to Stern for The Mandalorian
Jersey Jack Pinball game based on Pixar franchise, officially revealed after two years of anticipation
Jersey Jack Pinball game played by both hosts; reference for Duke Caboom ramp mechanic
Jersey Jack Pinball title officially announced; reveal scheduled for tomorrow; features bouncy ball plunger mechanic; long-anticipated release
Dream theme hosts believe should be JJP machine; extensive mechanic brainstorming including Zurg video mode and Potato Head ball lock
Limited Edition version featuring armor reveal mechanics
Stern release; Kaneda cites as 'underwhelming' but high-earning on location due to theme recognition; example of operator vs. collector value disconnect
Jersey Jack Pinball title; cited as example of JJP mishandling a popular IP theme
Jersey Jack Pinball title in development; expected to align with Buzz Lightyear movie in mid-June but currently not on production line
JJP game; Kaneda claims it's better than Toy Story 4; mentions Joe Balser involvement; warns against early trading
Jersey Jack Pinball game currently on line; weak sales; example of game nobody wants compared to demand for classic rereleases
Recent release; significant depreciation mentioned
Jersey Jack Pinball; referenced for having lower LCD screen and previous CE production volume comparisons
Jersey Jack Pinball release in 2022 that Kaneda says underwhelmed community and created cabin fever anticipation for new releases
Jersey Jack Pinball game referenced as example of game lacking 'magic' despite premium pricing
Jersey Jack Pinball release; described as marketing failure with wrong theme, mechanics, toys, price, volume; already selling below MSRP before production; CE units priced at $15,000; 100 units sold directly on JJP website in minutes; example of demand miscalculation
Jersey Jack Pinball title delayed after Willy Wonka; Pat Lawlor rumored as designer
Jersey Jack Pinball game; host reconsidered value after extended play, regrets selling
Ranked #4 on list; hosts dispute whether digital/arcade versions count as 'made'; Pizza Planet iconography identified as major nostalgic hook
JJP release referenced for using cake topper-style toys rather than quality McFarlane pieces
JJP family-themed game; mentioned as aimed at younger/diverse audience; noted as successful in appeal strategy
Pinball machine (likely Jersey Jack) in Monahan's collection; cited as example of games with complicated rule sets
JJP game using Toy Story 4 license per Disney requirement; performs well on location; great game regardless of version number
Expected Jersey Jack Pinball announcement; potential simultaneous release with Guns N' Roses per Kaneda speculation
Jersey Jack Pinball upcoming release; cited as competitive threat to smaller manufacturers
Unannounced/imminent Stern Pinball title; called 'worst kept secret in pinball'; predicted instant sellout even at $15,000 CE price; Disney property; host describes as A-tier theme
Jersey Jack game expected to release; if delayed, would hurt JJP's Twippies presence next year
Jersey Jack game played by Ralph at Southern Fried Gaming Expo, high quality but not appealing theme for purchase
Jersey Jack Pinball machine; previously #1 earner at Electric Bat Arcade; dropped ~50% in earnings after initial placement novelty wore off; still earns well but below Foo Fighters/Godfather/Godzilla
Rumored upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game designed by Eric Meunier; wide-body format; planned early fall 2019 release to coincide with movie release date.
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball game; subject of speculation about additional price increases
Stern Pinball game; wizard mode accessible to location players; available at Pizza West location.
Jersey Jack Pinball game in development; subject of rumors regarding removal of Standard Collector tier
Jersey Jack Pinball game rumored for March 2022 reveal with 100+ unit pre-build planned
Jersey Jack upcoming game designed by Pat Lawler; announcement delayed from March/TPF; built in triple-digit quantities; reveal strategy pending
Jersey Jack Pinball game; mentioned as starting point for addressing flipper strength issues that continued evolution through Harry Potter
Pinball with clip art art design; example of generic licensed art; same images used on shower curtains/book covers
Pinball machine designed by Pat Lawlor; believed to be next in JJP's production pipeline after Guns N' Roses; will further delay Ritchie's first JJP design.
Stern Pinball game; subject of custom armor product
Upcoming pinball machine by Jersey Jack Pinball based on Pixar's Toy Story franchise
Speculated potential upcoming JJP title; author jokingly searched video for evidence of Toy Story in production
Rumored next Jersey Jack Pinball release; expected announcement/reveal June-July
Rumored as JJP's next upcoming game; speculated for June release
Jersey Jack Pinball; steadiest JJP earner; acquired used; recommended for location purchase over other JJP machines; retains ~30% of peak earnings
Jersey Jack Pinball game; used as comparison point for Collector's Edition pricing and feature parity; noted to have depreciated significantly since release
Prices dropped within one year post-release; example of premium title value depreciation
Family-friendly pinball machine recommended for grandchildren; hosts praised for accessibility and engagement for younger players
Jersey Jack pinball game that Erika lists as one of her favorite JJP titles
JJP game title available for play in lobby during tour
Mentioned as competing game in art/theme category at Pinball Awards 2022
Mentioned as potential future acquisition for Don's collection to complete JJP corner
Pat Lawler-designed pinball rumored for Jersey Jack; photos analyzed for hints; debut at Pintastic New England
Upcoming JJP game; hosts speculate whether it will avoid GNR's repetitiveness problem
High-end Stern game; $12,000+ price point; Travis owns one; cited as pricing comparison example
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title; rumored to be in development; expected release timeline uncertain due to production backlog
Upcoming Jersey Jack Pinball title scheduled after Guns N' Roses in production pipeline; extends timeline concern for Steve Ritchie's age at release
Jersey Jack newest release; priced $12,500-$15,000; features jump ramp, tablet screen, Tim Allen voice work, clear plastic playfield elements; sold 1,000 CE units in 7 minutes
Rumored next pinball machine from Jersey Jack Pinball
Described as easy; mixed reception; Ball routing issues similar to Bond Pro noted
Jersey Jack Pinball title; movie comes out June 2026; rumored to now follow Willy Wonka instead of preceding it.
Jersey Jack Pinball family-themed game; illustrates JJP's strategy of broad thematic appeal beyond traditional pinball demographic
JJP pinball game; #1 on Replay Magazine location chart for last four months; strong operator revenue generator
Jersey Jack Pinball's rumored next game (unconfirmed) designed by Pat Lawlor; rumored LE/CE-only model strategy; possible June announcement window
Rumored alternative Jersey Jack next release; considered more family-friendly and whimsical alternative to Guns N' Roses
Jersey Jack Pinball game long-rumored for release; announcement expected at Texas Pinball Festival March 2022
Rumored Jersey Jack game by Pat Lawlor; expected after GNR production backlog clears; estimated 2021 or later
Rumored next Pat Lawler game for Jersey Jack Pinball; presumed to be Lawler's final design according to speculation.
Jersey Jack Pinball game; mentioned as example of title with inventory sitting at distributors; theme that many collectors waited for
Machine at The Local (Rotterdam Mall league venue); Bruce initially had negative opinion but warming to it upon deeper play; Duke Caboom ramp reliable; flipper power increased; swings noted as poor
Recent Stern Pinball release designed by Pat Lawlor; features digital screen, Canadian theme elements, sling/ramp power issues, input lag on flipper response, and casino-like music; housed at The Local Rotterdam Mall and Game Galaxy Smyrna TN
Jersey Jack Pinball game in development; delayed from expected June to estimated July 4 release; nearly two years in production
Jersey Jack Pinball; priced at $12,000-$15,000; criticized for low mechanical complexity compared to Godfather; music/call design criticized; featured on Flippin' Out stream.
New Jersey Jack Pinball game; priced at $12,000-$12,500; received critical reception at Pintastic for poor show setup and questionable gameplay mechanics for experienced players
Jersey Jack pinball machine; licensed Disney property; #1 performing game on location according to Guarnieri's operator feedback; original film released 1995; described as family theme that opens doors for arcades.
Jersey Jack Pinball game; referenced as example of high 'woohoo factor' that inspired hosts' game quality rating system
Jersey Jack game featuring iPad-based virtual pinball video mode; mentioned as slightly better but still inferior to Theater of Magic's equivalent
Jersey Jack Pinball game; Gonzo expresses enjoyment but notes it's not for everybody
Jersey Jack game; referenced as CE priced at $15,000; noted as having 'not a whole lot going on' mechanically; used as comparison for new game pricing versus restoration value
Stern Pinball release; mixed reception; did not meet player expectations; experiencing secondary market value depreciation
Jersey Jack release; $15,000 MSRP, now $8,000 ($7,000 loss); host attributes failure to Forky/Bonnie theme choice over Andy's Room
Stern release; played by Kaneda at Automated; criticized as slow, boring, with poor shot flow
Referenced as example of game lacking interactive ball toys
JJP game; Kaneda clarifies he heard rumors of fun shooting but doesn't consider it 'packed'