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Supreme

gameactive31 mentionsFirst seen Feb 12, 2018Last seen Feb 18, 2026

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Supreme is a limited-edition pinball machine produced by Stern Pinball in collaboration with the Supreme clothing brand. Released in 2018 as a high-end, branded crossover title, it was produced in either 100 or 200 units at premium pricing ($10,000–$12,000 MSRP). The game generated significant controversy within the traditional pinball community due to its fashion-brand theming but exceeded sales expectations and achieved substantial secondary market appreciation, becoming a precedent case for luxury brand–pinball collaborations and collector FOMO-driven pricing.

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  • producesStern Pinball Inc.Stern Pinball manufactured the Supreme pinball machine as a co-branded limited-edition titlemedium
  • affiliated_withStar Wars Home EditionShares playfield layout design elements with Supreme (mention 11); George Gomez designed ball lock mechanism later used in Star Wars Home Edition (mention 13)medium
  • affiliated_withSpider-ManShares playfield layout with Supreme and Star Wars home editions (mention 11)medium

Facts

  • achievementSold out in approximately 3 secondshighfrom 2018
  • achievementTeaser video achieved approximately 2-3 million viewshighfrom 2018
  • affiliationClothing brand collaboration with Stern Pinballhighfrom 2018
  • attributeUses DMD display instead of LCDhighfrom 2018
  • attributeGame lacks call-outsmediumfrom 2018
  • attributePremium specialty pricing tier gamemediumfrom 2018

Claims (6)

  • factualhigh

    Supreme's debut video teaser reached 2 million views in one to two days

    Source: Zach SharpEpisode 74 – Zach Sharpe reveals Stern’s Secrets
  • rumormedium

    Supreme pinball collaboration produced approximately 200 units at $10,000 each

    Source: Ryan C (from forum rumors)Episode 44 – Michael Bowyer from AMD: Stern’s Australian distributor
  • factualmedium

    Secondary market flippers are using automated scripts to secure Supreme pinball pre-orders for resale at $20,000-$30,000

    Source: Ryan C (observed eBay listings)Episode 44 – Michael Bowyer from AMD: Stern’s Australian distributor
  • predictionlow

    Supreme pinball machine will likely sell out within a day if demand matches fashion community interest

Recent Mentions (31)

  • Classic EM-era pinball machine; high secondary market value ($80,000+); subject of Don's fantasy restoration project.

    Don's Pinball Podcast Sunday Livestream 8/24/25Aug 25, 2025
  • Streetwear brand collaboration pinball machine with Stern; entire production run distributed through Supreme directly; Ed Robertson acquired one through high-level Supreme connections; highly limited availability

    Ep 33: Big Flip TheoryMay 6, 2021
  • Stern contract manufacturing (Spider-Man Home Edition rebranding); Pinside worst-game voting driven by perceived money grab rather than gameplay experience; actually well-reviewed by owners; won nearly half of tour awards despite negative Twippies votes

    Episode 122 – Baseball Bat to a Boxing MatchDec 26, 2018
  • Fashion/apparel brand that licensed pinball; wanted minimalist aesthetic with name spelled vertically on backglass; required white cabinet handling with gloves

    Episode 38 - Greg Freres & Steven Martin (Art Dept. Stern Pinball)Feb 13, 2019
  • Highly collectible limited pinball machine; Ed Robertson owns one; secondary market asking price reaches $50,500

    Episode 975: "Would JJP Avatar Sell? Kaneda Collector's Corner"Jul 12, 2024
  • Private label pinball game with lifestyle brand partnership; described as successful

Contradictions

  • Existing: Supreme production run: 200 units at $10,000 each (mentions 0, 5, 6)vsConflicting: Supreme production run: 100 units at $12,000 (mention 9); 100 units at $4,995 MSRP (mention 10)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: Supreme is a 2018 Stern studio game (mention 2)vsConflicting: Mention 13 describes a 'Home edition designed by George Gomez' for Supreme, conflicting with standard premium/LE game classification
    Unresolved
  • Existing: 200 units produced at $10,000 each (mentions 0, 5, 6, 8)vsConflicting: 100 units produced at $12,000 (mention 9); 100 units at $4,995 MSRP (mention 10)
    Unresolved
  • Existing: 2018 Stern studio game (mention 2)vs Mention 10 describes a different historical limited edition (100 units at $4,995) that peaked at $75K-$80K, which appears to be a separate game used as comparison

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Limited production run of 200 units
high
from 2018
  • attributeOriginal retail price of $10,000 per unithighfrom 2018
  • attributeStern Pinball pinball machinehighfrom 2018
  • attributeShares playfield layout with Star Wars and Spider-Man home editionsmediumfrom 2018
  • statusControversial among traditional pinball communityhighfrom 2018
  • Source: Ryan C (prediction based on forum research)Episode 44 – Michael Bowyer from AMD: Stern’s Australian distributor
  • factualhigh

    Supreme brand is valued at over $1 billion after 50% stake purchase for $500 million USD

    Source: Ryan C (research)Episode 30 – The Supreme Jonathan Joosten
  • factualhigh

    Supreme has sold items including £30 bricks, £7,000 guitars, and £70,000 Louis Vuitton trunks

    Source: Ryan C (YouTube research)Episode 30 – The Supreme Jonathan Joosten
  • Episode 1000 (audio): George GomezSep 16, 2024
  • Pinball machine; Don expresses strong desire to own despite high cost and acknowledges it's not practical

    Sunday Livestream audio 6/24/2025Aug 25, 2025
  • Pinball game targeting luxury/collector market; discussed as example of game not aimed at mainstream audience; Josh unfamiliar with Supreme brand before pinball

    Ep 135: Awesome mods, Blues Brothers, and other newsApr 25, 2024
  • Fashion/streetwear brand that commissioned a private-label pinball machine

    Pinball Junk Drawer, Episode 5:. Cosmic CarnivalJan 23, 2022
  • Stern limited edition contract machine for Supreme brand; sold $60,000+ on secondary market; appeal to brand fanatics rather than pinball collectors

    What is Your Game Worth? - Pinball Expo 2024 - Ted FinlayOct 19, 2024
  • Pinball title; cited alongside Magic Girl as high secondary market value comparable

    Where Does Pinball Go From Here? $30,000 JJP POTC CE - Do Themes Matter? (Ep. 47)Mar 10, 2021
  • Fashion/streetwear brand releasing branded pinball machine using Spider-Man Home Edition layout; promotional video garnered over 1M views in one day

    Episode 56 - Taylor Talks PinballFeb 26, 2018
  • Stern pinball game using Spider-Man platform as foundation; evolved from original Spider-Man design; positive location earning performance

    FNO Pinball Ep 21: Star Wars The Pin w/ George Gomez (Designer) from Stern Pinball LIVE In StudioSep 24, 2019
  • Luxury streetwear brand that commissioned a limited-run pinball machine from Stern in 2018

    Buy a Real Supreme Pinball Machine for $6Mar 23, 2022
  • Stern machine (2018) at Sunshine; noted as non-functional during visit

    Sunshine Laundromat - Brooklyn, NY (February 2020)Feb 1, 2020
  • Brand-heavy release that sold well despite initial skepticism about brand appeal in pinball

    Ep 23: Rick, Morty, and Star Wars Topper!Dec 6, 2019
  • Skatewear/streetwear brand worth $1 billion+ that partnered with Stern for pinball machine; known for limited-edition releases and artificial demand creation

    Episode 30 – The Supreme Jonathan JoostenFeb 12, 2018
  • Home edition designed by George Gomez; featured ball lock mechanism design later used in Star Wars Home Edition

    Spike 3 and Home Pin with George Gomez | Stern Pinball's Chief Creative OfficerAug 7, 2025
  • Stern Pinball premium short-run game; referenced as example of specialty pricing tier

    Ep 102: Joel Crashes the PartyFeb 18, 2023
  • Clothing brand collaboration pinball game, shares playfield layout with Star Wars and Spider-Man home editions

    Ep 13: Star Wars Home Edition and Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesJul 18, 2019
  • Historical Stern limited edition (100 units at $4,995 MSRP) that peaked at $75K-$80K secondary market; used as comparison case for Pokémon LE appreciation potential

    PNP 669- Melvin&BTTF Join American Pinball+ Pokemon LE 40K By CHristmas!?Feb 18, 2026
  • Rare pinball machine; 100 units produced; originally sold for $12,000; described as more fun than expected despite unusual appearance

    The Grasley Garage! Radical is done, Flintstones progress & more!Oct 5, 2025
  • Clothing brand; planning collaboration with Stern pinball; mentioned as comparable luxury crossover potential for Pokémon

    DPP #229 "Can you call yourself a Pinball Company if you can't make games?"Feb 9, 2026
  • Stern pinball machine; characterized as 'garbage game' but experienced extreme price appreciation due to brand FOMO; used as precedent for Pokémon collector behavior potential

    Free Show: EPISODE 1188: "Why Pokemon Might Be The Most Important Pinball Ever & The LE Will Hit $30,000!"Feb 16, 2026
  • Collaboration pinball machine; 200 units; referenced as niche high-value example

    PNP 650- 5 Reasons Orby Isn't A Spooky Shill+ Is 80 Beetlejuice Show Pins A MAJOR Mistake?Oct 29, 2025
  • Referenced as successful non-pinball brand crossover (Supreme Pinball Machine, 200 units, $10k); implicitly contrasted with Pokémon market potential

    We Are Pinball #53 "Pokemon and Pinball at the Beach!"Feb 9, 2026
  • Clothing brand collaborating with pinball for Supreme Pinball Machine; 200 units at $10,000 each

    Episode 44 – Michael Bowyer from AMD: Stern’s Australian distributorMay 21, 2018
  • Pinball machine without call-outs; uses DMD not LCD; included in Twerpies worst categories

    Episode 70 – ROTORDAVE has a better Pinball collection than youNov 19, 2018
  • Co-branded private label pinball game partner; video achieved ~3 million views and sold out in ~3 seconds

    Episode 96 – Gary SternJun 17, 2019
  • 2018 Stern studio game; brand/fashion-themed; controversial among traditional pinball community; exceeded expectations with 2M views on teaser video

    Episode 74 – Zach Sharpe reveals Stern’s SecretsDec 17, 2018
  • Fashion brand mentioned as having a pinball machine (licensing example)

    Stern Pro Circuit ChampionshipFeb 24, 2020
  • Conflicting:
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026