First Peek at American Pinball's Cirqus Voltaire Reimagined, Featuring Sculpts from It's New Exclusive Partner The Art of Pinball

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jul 14, 2026

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TL;DR

AP partners with The Art of Pinball; reveals Cirqus Voltaire Reimagined as first post-acquisition title.

Summary

American Pinball announced an exclusive partnership with The Art of Pinball (sculptors Melvin and Lior) to create sculpted elements for all future AP games. The company revealed its first project under new ownership: a 'Reimagined' version of Cirqus Voltaire (the 1997 John Popadiuk classic). AP also confirmed new code for Galactic Tank Force will ship by Southern Fried Gaming Expo (July 31–Aug 2, 2026) with updated sculpts and topper.

Key Claims

The Art of Pinball (Melvin and Lior) is now the exclusive sculptor and toy creator for American Pinball
high confidence · Official statement from American Pinball, posted via Knapp Arcade on July 14, 2026
American Pinball first game under new ownership is a 'Reimagined' version of Cirqus Voltaire (1997 John Popadiuk design)
high confidence · Knapp Arcade article; American Pinball announcement
Galactic Tank Force code will be released by Southern Fried Gaming Expo (July 31–Aug 2, 2026)
high confidence · American Pinball statement in article
Galactic Tank Force will feature a new tank sculpt from The Art of Pinball and new topper
high confidence · AP statement via Knapp Arcade
Lior Rajwan created premium pinball mods for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
high confidence · AP official statement
AP is working on a new website that will be complete 'very soon'
medium confidence · Knapp Arcade article reporting AP news
The next AP project from Melvin and Lior is 'Bigger, Bolder, and more immersive than anything that has ever been created in toy/sculpt and paint details'
medium confidence · AP official statement (Melvin's quote); forward-looking marketing claim

Notable Quotes

“Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in Wonderland, Melvin and Lior raised the bar for what sculpted toys and artwork in pinball could be.”
American Pinball @ July 14, 2026 — Establishes The Art of Pinball's track record and credibility in the industry; sets high bar for expectations
“Every new American Pinball machine moving forward will showcase exciting new creations from Melvin and Lior.”
American Pinball @ July 14, 2026 — Confirms exclusive, ongoing partnership scope; signals AP's design philosophy shift toward premium sculptural elements
“The future of American Pinball isn't just about making games, it's about creating unforgettable worlds and iconic moments like never before.”
American Pinball @ July 14, 2026 — Reflects new ownership's strategic repositioning of AP as a premium brand focused on immersive, collectible experiences
“Your next American Pinball game won't simply be another machine in your lineup—it will be the centerpiece of your collection.”
American Pinball @ July 14, 2026 — Targets collector segment; signals premium positioning and differentiation strategy
“Some remake… Some remaster… WE REIMAGINE!”
American Pinball @ July 14, 2026 — AP's tagline for the Cirqus Voltaire project; distinguishes AP's approach from other classic remakes in the market

Entities

American PinballcompanyThe Art of PinballcompanyLior RajwanpersonMelvinperson Cirqus Voltairegame John Popadiukperson Galactic Tank Forcegame

Signals

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business_signal: American Pinball enters exclusive partnership with The Art of Pinball as sculptor/toy creator for all future games
high · Official announcement; exclusive long-term partnership deal with Melvin and Lior
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product_launch: Cirqus Voltaire Reimagined announced as American Pinball's first major project under new ownership
high · Official reveal with image of illuminated slingshot sculpt; full reveal promised 'soon'
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product_strategy: American Pinball repositioning as premium collector-focused brand emphasizing sculptural artistry and immersive design
high · Official statement emphasizing 'centerpiece of collection,' premium craftsmanship, and iconic moments; partnership with high-end sculptor studio
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code_update: Galactic Tank Force receiving new code release by Southern Fried Gaming Expo (July 31–Aug 2, 2026)
high · Official AP statement confirming code delivery date and Southern Fried Gaming Expo timeline
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design_innovation: Partnership with The Art of Pinball signals commitment to premium, bespoke sculptural toy creation as core design differentiator
high · Exclusive partnership; quotes about 'incredible sculpted elements,' 'attention to detail,' and 'raising the bar for the industry'
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product_concern: Galactic Tank Force undergoing remediation with new code, revised sculptural elements, and topper updates

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News First Peek at American Pinball's Cirqus Voltaire Reimagined, Featuring Sculpts from It's New Exclusive Partner The Art of Pinball k knapparcade July 14, 2026 We have news out of American Pinball (AP) this afternoon. Minutes ago the Company announced that it has reached an agreement with The Art of Pinball to become the exclusive sculptor for its games. Every AP game will now include sculpted elements courtesy of Melvin and Lior. Congratulations to Lior and American. As an added bonus, we got our first peek at American Pinball's first game under its new ownership, a "Reimagined" version of Bally's 1997 John Popadiuk-designed game Cirqus Voltaire. The image shows off a cool illuminated slingshot sculpt from the game. We have no official date for the machine's full reveal, but AP's statement said that it will be "soon." In other American Pinball news, the new code that it promised for its 2023 game Galactic Tank Force (GTF) will be out by the Southern Fried Gaming Expo, which takes place from July 31st through August 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia. At that event, American will show off an updated GTF machine with a new tank sculpt from The Art of Pinball and new topper. !Advertisement Ad 3 of 3 AP is also working on a new website that will be complete very soon. Below is the company's official statement on its new partnership: New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today " As of today, we’re excited to officially announce that The Art of Pinball is now the EXCLUSIVE sculptor and toy creator for American Pinball! From this point forward, every American Pinball game will feature incredible sculpted elements designed by our in-house creative power team - Melvin and Lior. Lior Rajwan, the artist behind The Art of Pinball, made his name by creating some of the industry’s most sought-after premium pinball mods. With Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Melvin and Lior raised the bar for what sculpted toys and artwork in pinball could be. Their obsessive attention to detail, stunning paintwork, and relentless drive to innovate has set a new benchmark for the industry and they are just getting started! Every new American Pinball machine moving forward will showcase exciting new creations from Melvin and Lior. Behind the scenes, they are already hard at work on another project - one that Melvin describes as Bigger, Bolder, and more immersive than anything that has ever been created in toy/sculpt and paint details. The future of American Pinball isn’t just about making games, it’s about creating unforgettable worlds and iconic moments like never before. Every title will feature the caliber of art, craftsmanship, and attention to detail expected by discerning collectors. Your next American Pinball game won’t simply be another machine in your lineup—it will be the centerpiece of your collection. Please join us in giving a huge welcome to Lior Rajwan as he officially joins the American Pinball family! With CIRQUS VOLTAIRE, which we’ll be revealing soon, you’ll get the very first glimpse of what’s coming. And remember… Some remake… Some remaster… WE REIMAGINE! American Pinball_" Posted 33 minutes ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! Related Articles First Peek at American Pinball's Cirqus Voltaire Reimagined, Featuring Sculpts from It's New Exclusive Partner The Art of Pinball 33 minutes ago Stern Pinball Places Venom in the Vault; Will We Get a Transformers Anniversary Edition?; Lego Donkey Kong about 4 hours ago Dungeon Crawler Carl AND Another Mystery Game are Coming from Multimorphic! about 23 hours ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe !Advertisement Ad 2 of 3 New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement.