Bill Brandis is a major Stern Pinball collector and high-value customer who has spent over $250,000 on Stern machines. He is recognized as a loyal advocate and community member within the pinball enthusiast ecosystem. Despite his significant financial investment and engagement with the brand, he has reportedly never received special treatment or recognition from Stern, and continues to purchase new releases even when they may not align with his personal preferences.
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Bill Brandis turned down an $18,000 offer for a Beetlejuice spot.
Pinball collector; Chris cites as example of wealth without smart market behavior; notes even wealthy collectors eventually face diminishing returns
Canadian individual who allegedly called Kaneda 'weak'; catalyst for Kaneda's renewed campaign commitment
Co-host of Special When Lit podcast, collector and community member providing perspective on Deep Root's direction
Community member; criticized by Kaneda for claiming time constraints while appearing on other pinball streams
Collector/industry figure; referenced as someone with significant financial means to purchase multiple games
Wealthy pinball community member; mentioned as someone Kaneda wouldn't want to walk near due to net worth disparity
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Pinball industry figure; critical of Kaneda's purchasing decisions; reportedly upset about Batman SLE purchase
Mentioned as having paid Zombie Yeti for Alice artwork when creating Pentasia
Historical figure involved in Alice in Wonderland IP licensing/rights discussions with Dutch Pinball
Friend of both Kaneda and Iceman44; Kaneda appeals to him to mediate dispute and encourage reconciliation between the two
Mentioned as potentially joining; described as defensive about Potter criticism
Pinball community figure Kaneda discussed Harry Potter resale value and depreciation potential with
Player who owned two Harry Potter machines and played for 48+ hours; referenced as example of game's addictive appeal
Collector who turned down $18,000 offer for Beetlejuice spot
Wealthy collector; seeking Back to the Future SLE spot
Community member; example used to discuss dismissal of criticism vs. actual engagement with content
Pinball enthusiast/high-volume buyer; cited as unlikely Pokemon fan despite buying everything
Major collector cited as having spent quarter-million+ dollars on Stern; never received special treatment
Example of loyal Stern customer base; referenced as type of high-value advocate lost through recent practices