Automated is a major pinball distributor and venue in the North American pinball market, serving as both a retail/show location and wholesale distributor hub. The entity operates a warehouse facility where significant pinball inventory is stocked and managed, and hosts pinball shows/events where collectors and enthusiasts can view and compare games. Kaneda has positively endorsed Automated as a distributor, with multiple mentions spanning late 2024 through early 2026 documenting their role in product availability and the broader pinball ecosystem.
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Professional pinball moving/logistics service delivering Pokémon to Kaneda
Pinball venue/operator; now hosting Kaneda's Guns N' Roses CE; responsible for repairs and potential sale coordination
Stern distributor in Milford, Connecticut, run by Mike Dodona, handles warranty and product replacement.
Pinball distributor; Mike operates; holding inventory (Elton John CEs, Big Lebowski); pricing at markup above MSRP ($1,000-1,500 premium).
Location operator where Dune will eventually be placed for Kaneda's hands-on testing
Pinball distributor; owner 'Mike' characterized by Kaneda as 'amazing person'
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Location where Kaneda played Harry Potter alongside other recent major releases; described as having dark playing environment
Stern Pinball distributor; Kaneda recommends for Venom LE purchases; run by Mike
Pinball distributor that held Pirates of the Caribbean CE inventory at $12,500 that sat unsold for two years before secondary market spike
Distributor warehouse visited by Kaneda; location where significant pinball inventory stockpiling observed
Distributor; Kaneda positively endorses; Kaneda jokingly plans to create 'Canada promo code' that charges $500 premium instead of discount
Major pinball distributor; listed as sold out of Pokemon LE
Pinball show/venue where Kaneda observed multiple games, compared products, and met collectors