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Stern Pinball Production Update

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jul 18, 2023
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TL;DR

Stern Pinball production roadmap through December 2024 with factory relocation and mystery November title.

Summary

Stern Pinball production schedule update from Zach Meny via The Pinball Show podcast reveals shipping timeline through December 2024, including current shipments of Avengers Infinity Quest and Foo Fighters Pro, upcoming Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Venom, Deadpool, and James Bond releases, plus a factory move in August and mystery game in November. Star Wars and Mandalorian are confirmed pushed to 2024.

Key Claims

  • Avengers Infinity Quest Pro and Foo Fighters Pro currently shipping

    high confidence · Zach Meny production update via The Pinball Show podcast

  • Stern moving to new factory during first two weeks of August

    high confidence · Official production schedule from Zach Meny

  • Venom Limited Edition scheduled for September release

    high confidence · Zach Meny production timeline

  • Star Wars and Mandalorian pinball games pushed back to 2024

    high confidence · Production update confirms delays from original schedule

  • Mystery game planned for November release

    medium confidence · Production roadmap lists 'November: Wide Open - Mystery Game???' with uncertainty indicators

Notable Quotes

  • “August: moving to new factory during first two weeks of the month, then Jurassic Park Pro and Venom Pro for locations”

    Zach Meny @ The Pinball Show Episode 132 — Reveals significant operational disruption (factory relocation) mid-year with production continuity planned immediately after

  • “November: Wide Open - Mystery Game???”

    Zach Meny @ The Pinball Show Episode 132 — Unannounced title in production pipeline signals upcoming reveal; uncertainty markers suggest either uncommitted or pending IP approval

Entities

Stern PinballcompanyZach MenypersonThe Pinball ShowmediaAvengers Infinity QuestgameFoo FightersgameGodzillagameJurassic ParkgameVenomgame

Signals

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    business_signal: Stern executing significant operational change with factory relocation in August during active production cycle

    high · Schedule indicates factory move during first two weeks of August with Jurassic Park Pro and Venom Pro planned immediately after

  • ?

    announcement: Unannounced/mystery game scheduled for November release with IP title withheld

    medium · Schedule shows 'November: Wide Open - Mystery Game???' suggesting either pending approval or strategic reveal timing

  • ?

    product_strategy: Star Wars and Mandalorian pinball games confirmed delayed beyond original schedule to 2024

    high · Production schedule explicitly lists both titles as pushed to 2024 rather than earlier months

  • ?

    product_strategy: Stern Pinball production schedule extending through December 2024 with sequential release of Avengers Infinity Quest, Foo Fighters, Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Venom, Deadpool, and James Bond across Pro/Premium/LE tiers

    high · Official timeline from Zach Meny on The Pinball Show Episode 132

Topics

Stern Pinball production schedule and roadmapprimaryUpcoming game releases (Godzilla, Jurassic Park, Venom, Deadpool, James Bond)primaryFactory relocation and operational logisticsprimaryGame delays (Star Wars, Mandalorian)secondaryThree-tier release strategy (Pro/Premium/LE)secondaryMystery/unannounced title in developmentsecondary

Sentiment

neutral(0.5)— Production update is factual and logistical; no editorial commentary present. Mention of factory move is operationally significant but presented without concern. Mystery game creates mild intrigue. Overall tone is informational.

Transcript

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Yesterday The Pinball Network published a new episode of The Pinball Show podcast. As usual, during the show Zach Meny provided a fantastic update on Stern Pinball's production schedule. People love this info, so I have included it below for your enjoyment: Currently Shipping: Avengers Infinity Quest Pro, Foo Fighters Pro Next Two Weeks: Avengers Premium, Foo Fighters Premium & Godzilla Pro / Premium August: moving to new factory during first two weeks of the month, then Jurassic Park Pro and Venom Pro for locations September: Venom Limited Edition followed by Venom Premium October: Deadpool Pro / Premium, small run of Foo Fighter Pro / Premium November: Wide Open - Mystery Game??? December: James Bond Pro / Premium 2024: Star Wars and Mandalorian that were pushed back The latest episode of TPS contained a lot of other cool information and pinball talk. Click on the link below to check it out: The Pinball Show Episode 132: Venom Revisited & Presidential Toppers https://thepinballnetwork.podbean.com/e/the-pinball-show-ep-132-venom-revisited-presidential-toppers
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