Randy Martinez is a pinball artist who has become a prominent figure in the industry, known for creating artwork for major Stern Pinball titles including Star Wars Comic Edition, The Mandalorian, and John Wick. He brings extensive experience from working on licensed properties, including trading cards at Topps and Star Wars content since 1999, as well as Marvel Fine Art. Beyond his work with Stern, Martinez has expanded into the homebrew pinball community, collaborating on custom games like Big Trouble in Little China and Coming to America.
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Randy Martinez created artwork for Mandalorian, Star Wars Comic Edition, and John Wick at Stern
Randy corrected the Emperor character on Star Wars Comic from a prequel-era version to Return of the Jedi version and received positive fan response
Different IP licensors (Lucasfilm, Warner Bros, Marvel, Universal) require distinct approval processes and artistic approaches, which Randy calls 'languages'
Artwork artist for Big Trouble in Little China homebrew and other Stern machines
Pinball artist rumored to be working on Jaws artwork; specialty in Star Wars and Mandalorian designs
Artist; known for comic-style artwork on Stern games including Mandalorian and Star Wars; randomly selected for Fifth Element concept
Artist commissioned by Stern for Star Wars comic edition, generated 300+ drawings
Artist for John Wick pinball; previously worked on Mandalorian and Star Wars; praised for this art as possibly his best work
Artist who worked on Star Wars and Mandalorian comics; posted cryptic social media hint about major project with new art techniques, interpreted as Jaws
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Randy deliberately designed each edition of Stern games (Pro/Premium/LE) to have distinct visual personalities rather than variations of the same concept
Greg Ferris had final decision authority on which art packages became Pro, Premium, and LE editions, with Randy's input at ~5%
Star Wars comic book art from the 1970s-80s was created quickly with sketchy likenesses due to speed and technical limitations, which motivated Stern to hire Randy for cleaner comic-style artwork
Randy hoped to work on Jaws pinball but John Wick was offered instead, and she is ultimately satisfied with that outcome because it diversified her portfolio
Randy was offered Avengers: Infinity Quest but the project went to Jeremy instead after she submitted samples
Randy Martinez was originally contacted by Stern via Greg Ferris based on a recommendation from a former Topps colleague
Lucasfilm specifically requested Randy Martinez for the Mandalorian project after approving his Star Wars Comic artwork
Randy has been working with Lucasfilm since 1999 on Star Wars properties across multiple media (magazines, comics, trading cards)
Randy Martinez previously worked on Mandalorian and Star Wars (comic book edition) artwork for Stern
John Wick playfield art feels like photorealistic hand-drawn version of early-2000s Photoshop cutout art style
Randy Martinez is still doing artwork for Stern Pinball and may be assigned to another game soon
Randy Martinez is the rumored artist for He-Man and stated He-Man is one of his favorite properties
Randy Martinez created artwork for Stern's Mandalorian and Star Wars Comic Art pins
Randy Martinez has been creating 3D art for Lucasfilm since 1999
Randy Martinez created artwork for the comic version of Stern Star Wars pinball machines
Randy Martinez will have Masters of the Universe artwork ready by next year's Comic Con
Masters of the Universe is one of Randy Martinez's personal creative interests alongside Star Wars and basketball
Randy Martinez created the artwork for Stern Pinball's Mandalorian machine
Randy Martinez lists Jaws as one of his all-time favorite movies
Randy Martinez created a Jaws print for San Diego Comic Con
Randy Martinez has primarily worked on Stern Star Wars games in the past
Jaws artwork is by Randy Martinez, not Christopher Franchi
Randy Martinez's artwork on Mandalorian is significantly better than the previous Star Wars pinball game artwork
Randy Martinez is an approved Lucasfilm artist and previously worked on Star Wars Comic Edition machines
Randy Martinez is the lead artist and is an approved Lucasfilm artist
Randy Martinez created good artwork for all three tiers of Mandalorian.
Randy Martinez has been creating for Lucasfilm since 1999
Randy Martinez has been illustrating for over 30 years and receiving countless accolades
Star Wars comic edition playfield uses entirely new commissioned artwork by Randy Martinez rather than reused existing art
The Darth Vader pose on the new premium backglass had never been drawn before in any Star Wars artwork
The new Star Wars art was created by renowned artist Randy Martinez
Randy Martinez has been illustrating for Lucasfilm since 1999
Each artwork piece was created individually to allow for flexible repositioning on playfield
Randy Martinez is the artist for Star Wars Comic Edition Pinball
This is Martinez's first pinball machine artwork project
Color palettes were pulled directly from old Marvel Comics and adapted to Martinez's artwork
Premium tier dedicated exclusively to dark side theme with Darth Vader, Emperor, stormtroopers, Boba Fett
Pro tier features all-encompassing Star Wars theme touching all movies and characters
Martinez created over 300 individual drawings for Star Wars Comic Edition
The Premium tier backglass Darth Vader pose is unique and no similar images exist
Artwork designer for John Wick pinball (from KB)
Stern Pinball artist; hosts speculated he might do Jaws artwork before Michael Barnard was announced
Pinball artist; specialty in Star Wars artwork; potential artist for Jaws (Kaneda speculates about suitability)
Stern Pinball artist; mentioned alongside Jeremy Packer for improving art direction
Pinball artist at Stern, mentioned as competent but not at Franchi's level
Artist at Stern; created artwork for John Wick; his submission featuring weapons triggered the gun-imagery conversation with Lionsgate
Artist credited with artwork on John Wick; Kaneda praises the artwork quality but notes it cannot compensate for mechanical and design shortcomings.
Artist; designed Mandalorian; expected to design Jaws artwork
Artist who created The Mandalorian pinball artwork; uses comic book style approved by Disney
Pinball artist; rumored to provide artwork for Stern's Jaws pinball machine
Pinball artist; rumored to be artwork designer for Stern's Jaws; had Jaws artwork displayed at TPF
Stern pinball artist, connected with Barnard post-Rush release
Rumored artwork designer for upcoming John Wick pinball game; worked on Star Wars: The Mandalorian line art
Playfield artist for Star Wars The Mandalorian; Kaneda considers it an honorable mention but not top 5
Artwork artist; referenced as having been involved with Labyrinth (likely artwork)
Artist for John Wick Pinball; created neon noir artwork and back glass
Artist for Star Wars Comic Book Edition, praised for exceptional artwork quality
Lead artist on Star Wars: The Mandalorian pinball; approved Lucasfilm artist; previously worked on Star Wars Comic Edition machines
Stern pinball artist working on Jaws artwork, previous work on Star Wars The Mandalorian
Rumored artist for He-Man; confirmed Star Wars artwork (described as 'nice looking'); He-Man stated as one of favorite properties; mixed track record
Artist credited for all artwork on Star Wars: The Mandalorian pinball game
Artist for Star Wars: The Mandalorian pinball machine artwork; present in stream chat
Artwork artist for John Wick; created character portraits by adapting film assets, though Cary critiques Ian McShane portrait quality
Artist credited on John Wick Pinball artwork; Hardy assumes had capability to include guns but did not
Artist who created artwork for Mandalorian across all three tiers (Pro, Premium, LE)
Artist who created Mandalorian artwork; praised by host as balancing realistic and comic book styles
Pinball artist; created artwork for The Mandalorian; nominated for Best Art awards
Artist who creates pinball-related artwork; announced to appear at TPF
Artist commissioned by Stern to create the new comic book art style for the Star Wars pinball machine variant
Artist for John Wick pinball; known for Star Wars pinball art; design choices received mixed-to-negative reception
Artist for The Mandalorian pinball; previously designed Star Wars comic edition artwork
Comic book artist with 30 years experience, 20 years with Lucasfilm, creator of Comic Art Star Wars artwork
Comic artist who created artwork for The Mandalorian pinball; also created art for previous Star Wars pinball machines
Comic artist who created artwork for Star Wars pinball variants; 30+ years illustrating, worked for Lucasfilm since 1999
Stern Pinball artist; panelist in Luminaries Showcase; dream themes include Jaws, Big Lebowski, Foo Fighters, Seinfeld.
Artist responsible for neo-noir backglass and cabinet artwork for all three models
Artist who hand-illustrated John Wick pinball artwork with comic realism style.
Lead artist on Mandalorian Pinball, previously worked on Star Wars Comic Edition machines, approved Lucasfilm artist
Stern artist; worked on Star Wars machines; rumored artist for Masters of the Universe based on 2022 Comic-Con quote
Artist for Stern Pinball (Mandalorian, Star Wars Comic Art); cryptic social media post cited as evidence
Artist who created artwork for Stern Pinball's Mandalorian and Star Wars pinball machines; discussed Masters of the Universe work in interviews
Stern Pinball artist known for Star Wars artwork; self-identified Jaws fan; created Jaws print for San Diego Comic Con
Recent Stern artist; mostly Star Wars work; author doubts for Jaws art
Artist at Stern Pinball; designed cabinet artwork for John Wick game
Artist for John Wick and Mandalorian pinball machine artworks
Artist for Mandalorian; praised by Kevin and Nick for artwork quality; distinguishes game visually from previous Star Wars pinball
Artist with Jaws precedent; recently posted detailed Dave Grohl/Foo Fighters illustration on website
Contemporary pinball artist contributing to elevated industry art standards alongside Christopher Franchi and Zombie Yeti
Official Star Wars and Mandalorian artist who designed limited edition Silver Ball Chronicles retro logo for podcast merchandise
Artist for Coming to America homebrew, previously did Star Wars comic edition artwork
Artist on John Wick; previously worked on Mandalorian and Star Wars games for Stern
Artist on John Wick; Lucas Films-appointed artist; worked on Mandalorian and Star Wars Comic Edition for Stern; likely led stained glass back glass design concept
Artist who created comic artwork edition of Star Wars pinball; version preferred by majority of players; artwork returning December 2024
Artwork designer for The Mandalorian pinball machine; described as creating 'amazing art package'
Artist; confirmed working on pinball project; did Star Wars comic pro/premium editions 2019; recent Mandalorian artwork for Star Wars Celebration; likely Mandalorian art package lead
Pinball artist contracted for Star Wars comic edition playfield artwork
Artist/designer for John Wick pinball; Jacoby praises color scheme and design
Artist on Star Wars Mandalorian; created comic book art for Star Wars
Artist on John Wick game
Artist responsible for comic book art package for Star Wars pinball (and arcade version)
Stern Pinball artist; confronted at Q&A by attendee about missing guns on John Wick artwork
Artist on Big Trouble in Little China (art blades, interactive topper); previously worked on Mando and John Wick for Stern
Artist who created topper and art blades for Big Trouble in Little China
Artist who worked on Star Wars comic book edition praised for cohesive design; not involved in Fall of the Empire due to external Disney/Lucasfilm artist requirements
Artist who created art blades and topper artwork for Big Trouble in Little China
Artist on multiple homebrews including Big Trouble in Little China and Coming to America
Artist for Star Wars, Mandalorian, and John Wick; commissioned for Big Trouble topper and art blades
Artist at Stern Pinball; created artwork for Mandalorian, Star Wars Comic Edition, and John Wick
Artist for Stern Pinball; created artwork for Star Wars Comic Edition, The Mandalorian, and John Wick; has background in trading cards (Topps), Star Wars licensed content since 1999, and Marvel Fine Art
Artist who created artwork for Star Wars pinball; encountered at Expo near Coming to America homebrew game
Pinball artist confirmed NOT to be doing Star Wars artwork
Artist mentioned as failing to capture Stern community interest post-Zombie Yeti
Artist who created the artwork for Star Wars Comic Edition Pro and Premium versions; first pinball machine design
Pinball artist; Kaneda speculates he may provide artwork for Star Wars game based on prior Star Wars properties work