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Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home Pin

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Mar 31, 2026
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TL;DR

Predator Pinball final sales day, Lost in Space launches, TMNT home pinball pre-order details revealed.

Summary

Pinball Brothers closes sales on Predator Pinball (March 31, 2026 cutoff) after releasing Version 1.0 code with Wizard Mode and Final Battle. Vector Pinball (Australian manufacturer) launched Lost in Space, a retro-styled limited edition machine at AUD $14,900 (~$10,212 USD). Wonderland Amusements revealed TMNT home pinball details: pre-orders open late April at $799 launch price, shipping end of 2026, with custom artwork by IDW TMNT artist Mateus Santolouco and playfield design by Jerry (Alice designer).

Key Claims

  • March 31, 2026 is the final day to purchase Pinball Brothers' Predator Pinball machine

    high confidence · Knapp Arcade article citing Pinball Brothers official announcement

  • Predator Pinball reached Version 1.0 code with Final Battle and Wizard Mode completed

    high confidence · Direct quote from Pinball Brothers official statement posted March 31

  • Lost in Space by Vector Pinball is priced at AUD $14,900 (approximately $10,212 USD)

    high confidence · Vector Pinball official website pricing via Knapp Arcade article

  • Wonderland Amusements will begin taking pre-orders for TMNT home pinball in late April 2026

    high confidence · Peter Gould (Wonderland Amusements) interview at WonderCon, reported by Kongs-R-Us and cited in Knapp Arcade

  • TMNT home pinball launch price is $799 for first 48 hours, then $50-$100 higher

    high confidence · Peter Gould interview at WonderCon

  • TMNT home pinball expected to ship before end of 2026

    high confidence · Peter Gould interview at WonderCon

  • Mateus Santolouco, an 'OG' IDW TMNT comic book artist, is creating entirely original artwork for TMNT pinball playfield

    high confidence · Peter Gould interview at WonderCon

  • Jerry (Wonderland's pinball designer) is handling TMNT playfield layout and applied lessons from Alice design

    high confidence · Peter Gould interview at WonderCon

Notable Quotes

  • “MISSION COMPLETE: Predator Pinball reaches 1.0 The Final Battle and Wizard Mode have landed just in time for March 31st, completing Predator Pinball once and for all.”

    Pinball Brothers @ March 31, 2026 — Official announcement marking code completion and final sales cutoff for Predator Pinball

  • “Be proud that you pulled the trigger on this unicorn and enjoy the game that from March 31 (still 48 hrs to act!) will be impossible to buy anywhere in the solar system.”

    Pinball Brothers @ March 31, 2026 — Emphasizes rarity and scarcity positioning for Predator Pinball after sales closure

  • “The playfield layout is about 90% finalized but has no artwork on it yet — which is why it wasn't shown.”

    Peter Gould @ WonderCon 2026 — Explains why TMNT prototype was not fully displayed at WonderCon; artwork still in progress

  • “Wonderland is a 'home arcade company, not just a pinball company,' hinting at non-pinball products in the pipeline.”

    Peter Gould @ WonderCon 2026 — Signals Wonderland's broader product diversification beyond pinball machines

Entities

Pinball BrotherscompanyPredator PinballgameVector PinballcompanyLost in SpacegameWonderland AmusementscompanyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) home pinballgameMateus Santoloucoperson[name withheld pending review]personPeter GouldpersonKongs-R-Usperson

Signals

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    product_launch: Pinball Brothers closed Predator Pinball sales on March 31, 2026, after releasing final Version 1.0 code. Game positioned as rare/limited after cutoff.

    high · Official Pinball Brothers announcement and Knapp Arcade coverage on March 31, 2026

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    code_update: Predator Pinball reached Version 1.0 with Wizard Mode and Final Battle mode implemented, completing core gameplay features

    high · Pinball Brothers official statement: 'The Final Battle and Wizard Mode have landed just in time for March 31st, completing Predator Pinball once and for all.'

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    product_launch: Vector Pinball (Australian manufacturer) launched Lost in Space limited edition machine with retro-classic styling and alpha-numeric displays

    high · Vector Pinball official announcement; game available for purchase at LostInSpacePinball.com

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    market_signal: Lost in Space priced at AUD $14,900 (~$10,212 USD), placing it at premium tier for limited edition commercial-grade machines

    high · Vector Pinball official website pricing via Knapp Arcade

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    product_launch: Wonderland Amusements TMNT home pinball pre-orders opening late April 2026 with $799 launch price (first 48 hours), rising $50-$100 thereafter; shipping targeted end of 2026

    high · Peter Gould interview at WonderCon 2026 conducted by Kongs-R-Us

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News Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home Pin k knapparcade March 31, 2026 It's the last day of March. That means that it's officially the last day to purchase Pinball Brothers' Predator Pinball machine. After getting off to a slow start sales-wise, to me the game seems to have picked up momentum. Most of the feedback that I've heard about it lately from people who have played it has been positive...other than the glaring lack of Arnold Schwarzenegger. I personally still have not played one. I need to hop on over to Pinball Map and figure out where I can. The people who own the game are going to end up having a seriously rare machine. Speaking of Predator, on Sunday Pinball Brothers announced that they have updated the game's code to Version 1.0. " MISSION COMPLETE: Predator Pinball reaches 1.0 The Final Battle and Wizard Mode have landed just in time for March 31st, completing Predator Pinball once and for all. You can download this relentless and action packed final game code now. This update will turn your Predator Pinball into a weapon. An unbeatable action thirsty muscle charged interstellar war game that takes absolutely NO prisoners. Be proud that you pulled the trigger on this unicorn and enjoy the game that from March 31 (still 48 hrs to act!) will be impossible to buy anywhere in the solar system. First to Wizard Mode and Final Battle wins eternal glory! The mission is complete and it is time for Predator Pinball to leave this galaxy in search of new hunting grounds. This doomed planet has nothing left to give. Thank you for your support and stay strong and vigilant, now and forever!" https://www.pinballbrothers.com/predator-pinball/ Another pinball machine that I don't believe I have mentioned here yet recently launched, "Lost In Space" by the small Australian company Vector Pinball. They created the game in honor of the 60th anniversary of the 1960s television show. The "Retro-Classic" game uses alpha-numeric displays rather than an LCD screen like most new pins these days. Even so, it's not cheap...according to the game's website, the Limited Edition version of the game is priced at $14,900 Australian Dollars, which is equivalent to around $10,212 US Dollars using the current exchange rate. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic sci-fi TV series we have created the “Retro-Classic” Styled LOST IN SPACE Pinball Machine. This fully licensed “Limited Edition” Commercial Grade game is available to purchase now at : www.LostInSpacePinball.com !Advertisement Below are a trailer for the game and a short gameplay video: LOST IN SPACE the Pinball Machine - Code Version 1.0 - YouTube Tap to unmute Vector Pinball - Australian Pinball Manufacturer Vector Pinball - Australian Pinball Manufacturer Lost In Space - Game Play Video #1 - YouTube Tap to unmute Last up, I have an update on Wonderland Amusements' second home pinball machine, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Last week, I shared "leaked" images of the game in an article here. Today I have a great interview with Wonderland's Peter Gould by YouTuber Kongs-R-Us at the recent WonderCon convention. According to the interview, Wonderland will begin taking pre-orders for TMNT in late April. For the first 48 hours the game will be available at a special price of $799. Subsequent prices will be $50 - $100 higher. The company expects to ship the game before the end of 2026. The cabinet at WonderCon had artwork on the outside but no playfield installed. The playfield layout is about 90% finalized but has no artwork on it yet — which is why it wasn't shown. The leaked prototype images that circulated online were based on style guide art, not final artwork. New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today The artist for TMNT is Mateus Santolouco, described as an "OG" IDW TMNT comic book artist. He's doing entirely original artwork for the playfield and may also redo the cabinet exterior art. The cabinet art shown at WonderCon used existing Santolouco artwork from the TMNT style guide/comics, but the final version will likely feature custom pieces designed specifically for the pinball machine. Jerry (Wonderland's pinball designer - the same one who designed Alice) is handling the physical playfield layout, applying lessons learned from Alice. His design process starts with hand sketches, moves to foam core mockups, then 3D modeling and 3D printing for prototyping before building a white wood equivalent. Mechanically, Peter said to expect evolutions of Alice's existing mechs rather than brand-new exotic mechanisms. They've been experimenting with things like a twist-around return, but the core mech package builds on what's already been tooled and tested for Alice. Peter closed the interview noting that Wonderland is a "home arcade company, not just a pinball company," hinting at non-pinball products in the pipeline. Let's Talk About that $800 TMNT Pinball!! \| Interview w/ Wonderland Amusements at WonderCon 2026 - YouTube Tap to unmute Kongs-R-Us Kongs-R-Us One of the "leaked" TNMT images Posted 25 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 Last Day to Buy Predator Pinball; New Lost in Space Classic Pinball Machine; Details on TNMT Home Pin 25 minutes ago Turner Pinball Production Update; A Cool Look at Beetlejuice Pinball Topper Production; Pokémon Pinball Production Update 1 day ago Chicago Gaming to Do Another Run of Attack From Mars?; New Stuff Coming for Galactic Tank Force; Three Musketeers Pinball Public Debut 8 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe !Advertisement New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement.
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design_innovation: TMNT home pinball features entirely custom artwork by Mateus Santolouco, IDW TMNT comic artist, for playfield and potential cabinet exterior

high · Peter Gould confirmed at WonderCon that Santolouco is creating original artwork specifically for the pinball machine

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    design_philosophy: TMNT playfield design by Jerry builds on Alice lessons learned; uses mechanically similar systems (twist-around return experiments) rather than entirely new exotic mechanisms

    high · Peter Gould stated: 'Mechanically, to expect evolutions of Alice's existing mechs rather than brand-new exotic mechanisms'

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    product_strategy: Wonderland Amusements signals expansion beyond pinball into broader home arcade products; hinted at non-pinball products in pipeline

    medium · Peter Gould stated: 'Wonderland is a home arcade company, not just a pinball company'

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    leak_detection: TMNT home pinball prototype images leaked online based on style guide art before official reveal; playfield artwork not finalized at WonderCon showcase

    high · Knapp Arcade article references 'leaked' images that circulated online; Peter Gould clarified these were based on style guide art, not final designs

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    collector_signal: Predator Pinball positioned as 'unicorn' rare machine after March 31, 2026 sales cutoff; Pinball Brothers framed closure as creating scarcity

    high · Pinball Brothers statement: 'the game that from March 31 will be impossible to buy anywhere in the solar system'