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Lonnie

person8 mentionsFirst seen Mar 24, 2020Last seen Feb 17, 2026

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Lonnie is a legendary pinball programmer and technical expert with the longest career in pinball programming history, best known as lead programmer for Stern's Stranger Things pinball. He is also the founder of Graphic Dimensions, a playfield manufacturing and design company specializing in CAD work and UV direct printing technology capable of 48-hour turnarounds. Lonnie has been deeply involved in the pinball community since the 1990s, collaborating on major titles and providing technical support for homebrew and commercial projects.

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  • achievementCapable of producing complete playfield turnarounds in 48 hours using UV direct printing technologyhigh
  • achievementCollaborated with Mike Vinicola on James Bond code planning from inceptionhigh
  • achievementProvided scanned Alvin G soccer donor game components for Monster League Hockey constructionhighfrom 2025
  • attributeKnown for attention to detail in presentationhigh
  • attributeLongest career in pinball programming historyhigh
  • locationLocated in Floridahigh
  • roleFounder of Graphic Dimensions

Claims (4)

  • factualhigh

    Lonnie programmed the code for Aerosmith

    Source: Joel EngorthAerosmith Pinball Tutorial (Flip N Out Pinball, 2026)
  • factualhigh

    The playfield can be cut, printed, and cleared ready to install in 48 hours using UV direct-print technology with special UV coating

    Source: LonnieEp 186 Monster League Hockey
  • factualhigh

    Lonnie (Stern programmer) is unavailable for Stranger Things due to Elvira commitment

    Source: Bruce (stated as fact)Episode 138 – Ball Lock in the Backbox
  • factualhigh

    Lonnie from Seattle won the A division with over a billion points on Guardians of the Galaxy

Recent Mentions (8)

  • Stern executive who hired Keith; met originally at IFPA3 in 1993; involved in IRC channels with pinball community

    TOPCast 63: Keith JohnsonNov 2, 2008
  • Community member (associated with pinball community) who assisted Manuelin with playfield art printing for Expo

    Homebrew Showcase: Luau Pinball by John ManuelinNov 7, 2025
  • Founder of Graphic Dimensions; responsible for playfield design, CAD work, UV direct printing, and manufacturing; offers commercial playfield services

    Monster League Hockey | Artist Brad Albright | BONUS XNov 14, 2025
  • Founder of Graphic Dimensions; handled playfield CAD, reprinting, and manufacturing; can produce complete playfield turnarounds in 48 hours using UV direct printing technology

    Ep 186 Monster League HockeyJan 12, 2026
  • Collaborated with Mike Vinicola on James Bond code planning from inception

    Electric Bat Cast Presents : Pinpals Episode 3 : In Defense of Fan LayoutsSep 18, 2025
  • Provided scanned Alvin G soccer donor game playfield, cabinet, and parts for Monster League Hockey construction; located in Florida; managed sourcing of original game components.

Contradictions

  • Existing: Lonnie is a programmer and founder of Graphic Dimensions (a playfield manufacturing company)vsConflicting: Mention 7 describes him as 'Stern executive who hired Keith' and meeting 'originally at IFPA3 in 1993'
    Unresolved

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  • roleLead programmer for Stranger Things pinballhighfrom 2020 until 2020
  • roleMember of early Stern design team during rebuilding phasehigh
  • roleHandles playfield CAD, reprinting, and manufacturing at Graphic Dimensionshigh
  • Source: Spencer
    episode 23. Gspf and other cool stuff.
    PNP 649- Glenn W. On Monster League Hockey+ Homebrew's Bright Future+ Squashing Beefs!
    Oct 25, 2025
  • Lead programmer for Stranger Things; described as having longest career in pinball programming history; known for attention to detail in presentation

    The Making of Stern Stranger Things Pinball!Mar 24, 2020
  • Member of early Stern design team during rebuilding phase

    Drinks with Jack Featuring George Gomez (Part 1)Jan 7, 2026