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Stern’s NEW Transformers Pinball First Look: Autobots Roll Out!

RetroRalph·video·16m 21s·analyzed·May 23, 2026
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TL;DR

Stern's new G1 Transformers pinball features Elliott Eisman design, Elizabeth Gieske code, original cartoon audio, and strong thematic appeal.

Summary

RetroRalph attends a Stern Pinball media event for the new G1 Transformers pinball game, designed by Elliott Eisman with code lead Elizabeth Gieske. The game features premium audio including the original cartoon theme song, multiple shot types (Megatron Cannon, Optimus Prime scope, Soundwave), single pop-bumpers instead of clusters, and a training/practice mode. Ralph expresses enthusiasm about the G1 cartoon theming and notes this appears to be Stern's answer to Pokemon as a major IP cornerstone release.

Key Claims

  • This is Elliot Eismin second game after John Wick

    high confidence · RetroRalph, at media event: 'This is the second game of Elliot Eismin after John Wick'

  • Elizabeth Gieske is the code lead and first female code developer at Stern

    high confidence · RetroRalph and Elizabeth Gieske discussion: 'Elizabeth Gieske is the head coach for this game. This is a great thing because I think she is the first female head coach developer at Stern'

  • The game includes the original Transformers G1 cartoon theme song

    high confidence · RetroRalph: 'Kalin Cartoon fans, there is a song specifically. Everyone was talking about it. Yukata Touch song is in this game'

  • Game features single pop-bumpers rather than pop clusters to maintain game speed

    high confidence · RetroRalph: 'They want to keep one pop instead of pop clusters... I like that one pop I think pop clusters will slow down the game very much'

  • The game features a training/practice mode where players can learn shots

    high confidence · Elizabeth Gieske: 'You can practice missions. You can practice shots in the game... It's like a sandbox'

  • Transformers pinball is Stern's major IP cornerstone to compete with Pokemon

    medium confidence · RetroRalph: 'I'm thinking, can I turn Pokemon into Transformers? I really like this. Congratulations, Stern. You've got a new player'

  • Transformers game released in 2011 after Michael Bay film

    high confidence · RetroRalph: 'Transformers game was released in 2011. It was released after the Michael Bay release'

  • Game is offered in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition configurations

    high confidence · RetroRalph: 'Transformers I Pro, Premium and Limited Edition are shown in three models'

Notable Quotes

  • “This is the second game of Elliot Eismin after John Wick. Anyway, I am very excited to see what he is going to do in this game.”

    RetroRalph@ 0:26 — Establishes Elliott Eisman as designer and his portfolio at Stern

  • “I feel like your toys have come alive from the Rapper Maid box under your bed... It's like saying, let's live in this pinball machine.”

    RetroRalph@ 6:48 — Captures emotional resonance of G1 Transformers theming for childhood fans

  • “I think this is the best audio that Stern has ever done. Because Hasbro has brought in the necessary and important things for them.”

    RetroRalph@ 7:11 — Notes exceptional audio production quality tied to Hasbro's involvement

  • “Elizabeth Gieske is the head coach for this game. This is a great thing because I think she is the first female head coach developer at Stern.”

    RetroRalph@ 8:15 — Highlights Elizabeth Christie's role and significance as first female code lead at Stern

  • “At first, I thought I didn't want this. I thought I wasn't ready... but when people who were in front of me said that I was ready, I believed that it was enough for me.”

    Elizabeth Gieske@ 9:10 — Reflects on her confidence-building journey taking on code lead role

  • “I'm a big fan of Transformers. I really like it... To be honest, Soundwave was worth it.”

    Elizabeth Gieske@ 6:15 — Demonstrates personal investment in the IP and game design

Entities

RetroRalphpersonElliott EismanpersonElizabeth GieskepersonStern PinballcompanyHasbrocompanyTransformersgameJohn WickgamePokemongame

Signals

  • ?

    announcement: Stern Pinball officially revealed new G1 cartoon-themed Transformers pinball at media event

    high · RetroRalph attending official Stern media day, detailed gameplay and design coverage, manufacturer representatives present

  • ?

    design_philosophy: Elliott Eisman and Elizabeth Christie designed game to authentically capture G1 cartoon experience with original voice actors, theme song, and character roster

    high · RetroRalph: 'If there was a character that he created himself or if there was a character that didn't have a real connection, I don't think I would have liked this game so much'

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: Game uses single pop-bumper instead of pop clusters to control game pace and provide variety

    high · RetroRalph: 'They want to keep one pop instead of pop clusters... I think pop clusters will slow down the game very much'

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: Game features multiple distinct shot types: Megatron Cannon, Optimus Prime scope lock, Soundwave, Fusion Cannon, with training mode to learn shots

    high · Elizabeth Christie describes practice mode, RetroRalph details shot sequences and mechanics

  • ?

    design_innovation: Game includes sandbox-style practice/training mode allowing players to learn shots without live play pressure

    high · Elizabeth Christie: 'You can practice missions. You can practice shots... It's like a sandbox'

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Transcript

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0:00
Hello Friends, We are at the Stern Pinball for Transformers Media Tavor. I am very excited about this.
0:15
The last Stern Transformers game was released in 2011. It was released after the Michael Bay release. This time, it is a child of 80s who are showing us the full G1 Cartoon universe. This is the second game of Elliot Iceman after John Wick. Anyway, I am very excited to see what he is going to do in this game. And this is a very big court issue because Elizabeth Kiske is leading this. He played for Jaws and TNT. I especially like what he did in Shark is Broken Mode. Anyway, let's go inside and see what Stern has for us. Let's see what's going on. I realized that this game would be a great help for you. But only a short distance is enough to help.
1:28
Here it is. As always, Stern Transformers I Pro, Premium and Limited Edition are shown in three models. Basically, this is the same game, but each model has some important differences. Let's talk about that later. Okay, we are on the media table. It's come to light. Transformers is more than what you can see. This is a game in premium edition. I will explain about the toys and mechanics in this video. Megatron is a Soundwave
3:03
Micaum Arumai. Inda Mekkei Anugavadhar ku ningle silavatai adikka vendiyadhu avasiyam. Oru shotai tadukum vagayil ithayavadhu vaikum poothu, adhu ur savalana unarvai tharigiradhu, enakku adhu pidikum. Muzhumayaga chutri varum orbit shot ondrum ulladhu, adhu vedikai anadhu. Nootri enbathu degree shot ondrum ulladhu.

  • “If you are a fan of Transformers, you will love this game.”

    RetroRalph@ 15:47 — Clear endorsement statement targeting the core audience

    • Megatron
    product
    Optimus Primeproduct
    Soundwaveproduct

    product_strategy: Transformers positioned as Stern's major IP cornerstone release competing with Pokemon in attracting new/casual audiences

    medium · RetroRalph: 'I'm thinking, can I turn Pokemon into Transformers?' framing as similar anchor IP

  • ?

    personnel_signal: Elizabeth Christie is first female code lead/head programmer at Stern Pinball

    high · RetroRalph: 'Elizabeth Christie is the head coach for this game. This is a great thing because I think she is the first female head coach developer at Stern'

  • ?

    content_signal: RetroRalph producing first-look media coverage of Transformers at official Stern media event with interviews and detailed gameplay breakdown

    high · Video format, media day attendance, interview segments with designer and code lead

  • ?

    product_strategy: Hasbro deeply involved in game audio and character/content sourcing, including original G1 cartoon theme and voice actors

    high · RetroRalph: 'Because Hasbro has brought in the necessary and important things for them... Everyone was talking about it. Yukata Touch song is in this game'

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    market_signal: G1 Transformers cartoon IP licensing demonstrates Stern's access to premium nostalgic IPs and willingness to invest in major character/voice actor partnerships

    high · Original cartoon voice actors, theme song, character roster all licensed from Hasbro

    • 3:21
    Idhar ku adiyil ningle adithaal, adhu meendum idadhu piliparukku thirumbum. Inda nootri enbathu degree shotkal enakku migavum pidikum. Idhi vilayatin vegathai adhigarithu nandraga chella vaikiradhu. There is no more to slow down the game. Here you have a KT-Panthu that you can hit. There is a single pop-pumper under the soundwave. They are doing this in their games recently. Try to think of Tainzer Room and Uncanny X They want to keep one pop instead of pop clusters If you remember Star Wars Fall of the Empire they used both I like this very much This gives a little more variety to the game I like that one pop I think pop clusters will slow down the game very much This is the speed of the game and the order of the show He like saying me Krimlock me whatever You know it stupid It a revelation It a revelation Okay, should I say it? No, we're going to find out. I'll use it. Really? Yes. Look, he's got a place in the LCD screens. They have a lot of screens. So, the big screens were taken from the first generation of Transformers. They have a lot of screens. Transparmers
    4:58
    But if you watch premium or pro movies, I think you will like the way the world of Transformers is designed. The real question is, how is this really played? Are the shots good? Does this point draw me into the world of Transformers? Are there any important features in this? Is it very important to me to start over? I am very interested in this. Because this game has many advantages in terms of the game. Mom, I'm talking. Is this working? Okay. Mom, Transformers. I don't know any history. I should have known Transformers. I should have grown up with Transformers. But I wasn't interested in it. We are playing Transformers for the first time. This is a great excitement. When you are a child, it is strange to feel that you are the greatest in feeling things. Transparmers
    6:15
    I'm thinking, can I turn Pokemon into Transformers? I really like this. Congratulations, Stern. You've got a new player. When we were here last time, we played Pokemon. I knew it. Ralf didn't know much about it. We're finally back in the game. You're giving me my little game. My brain is running on air. I think it's great. It's great. But how does it work? How does it work? I like to play this game. Since it is in the front of Elliot Iceman's 2nd Game and Elizabeth Coding, I have been playing this game for 6 years. I feel like your toys have come alive from the Rapper Maid box under your bed. I think I'm a bird. When I was a small child, we didn't have these things. It's like saying, let's live in this pinball machine. Megatron has a gun, he shoots with it. You don't want to ruin this, but it's very cool. Let's talk a little about this audio system. I think this is the best audio that Stern has ever done. I'll tell you the reason for that. Because Hasbro has brought in the necessary and important things for them. Especially you, Kalin Cartoon fans, there is a song specifically. Everyone was talking about it. Yukata Touch song is in this game. Stern, a name used in the film, is a character who was born in the world of Transformers. He is a good person, and everyone will be happy with him. He has brought in a lot of voice actors and characters. He has brought in a lot of characters and characters. It's amazing that he has brought you into the world of Transformers. If there was a character that he created himself or if there was a character that didn't have a real connection, I don't think I would have liked this game so much. I don't want to say ten out of ten, but they did a great job. If you are a cartoon lover, you will definitely like this.
    8:07
    Hello I am Ralph I play pinball sometimes then I get be a head coach I sad that I have to go back and think about it Elizabeth Christie is the head coach for this game. This is a great thing because I think she is the first female head coach developer. Stern, Stern, This is a great experience for Elizabeth and we bring new things to this game.
    9:00
    To be honest, he is the one who codes the first game. So I have to choose. How much of a hard worker are you? This is your first game. This is very surprising. At first, I thought I didn't want this. I thought I wasn't ready. I didn't think it was a good idea, but when people who were in front of me said that I was ready, I believed that it was enough for me. So, as soon as I started working in the law, I felt very motivated. I'm going to do this. My opinions are going to be heard by many. Yes, that's great. Yes, I'm a big fan of Transformers. I really like it. I would say that Soundwave was worth it. To be honest, this is the first time I've said that I'm going to work in the Transformers game. I didn't watch that show for the first time. I watched the videos about the show and the film. They showed their dolls. Those dolls were very cute and funny. I was interested in Transformers when they talked about it. It was great to see the community and the fans. I'm a part of that. I have my own toys and my favorite characters. So, from the start of the game to the end, I'm a big fan of Transformers. That's great. I have to make some changes. Main Game 95 is over. Wow! Yes, it's very complete. You want to enjoy this game, but you don't want to play it too much. What will you do? First, I'll tell you to shoot Megatron. It will start your mode. Shoot Optimus in the scope under Optimus. It will move in green light. It will lock the bullets for your Transformers. It will move like a right-hand ram. Shoot it. Then I'll put a training course. You can practice in it. Yes, you know to practice missions. You can practice shots in the game. For example, you can aim at the right ram and hit. This is a game that helps you learn a little bit about the game. Is that the way it is? Yes, it's like a sandbox. You can play as a pinball player. Yes, it's a lot of fun to play in groups and play in turns.
    11:05
    Okay. But I wanted this to be a new experience. You're not in the same room now. This has always been a group game. Isn't it like it's going down now? Now I'm on the right and you're on the left. Action button is the side button that controls the game. We are two people there. Like a group, you and I play together. It's not a proper action button. No, we are against each other. You are optimists and I am trying. It's still good, isn't it? It's already in the making. I have art, I have art. We need to finish the main part of the game. Only then can I do other games, i.e. the Sailor's Book. Sern Pinball Ic. The Soundwave .
    13:10
    Aarcade 2, X-Men, Mortal Kombat. Transformation of the I am Ralf Locke. I am not. Listen to me. No. Stop. Please. I don't like the way you are. No. Come. No. No. I am Kareem Locke. Come. I am not. Come on. Okay. No. Stop. No. The rules are here. Come. No. No. Please. Go back. Go back. Krimlock, Manitha, You are very slow.
    15:00
    Fusion Cannon Pants are very useful for shooting at you. Moreover, the soundwave in case attack pants are very comfortable to hold. It is a good match for this black item. When you go to the One-Shot Fall state, those old memories will occupy you completely. Optimus Virtus Megatron is a very great war. To be honest, this is the most important Transformers model to be in this game. Okay, Stern Media Day ends here.
    15:30
    This media day was very special for me because Transformers is a very important part of my childhood. On Saturday mornings, I would watch cartoons in front of the TV. That's why I had a lot of expectations about this game. But Elliot and Elizabeth created this game very well. If you are a fan of Transformers, you will love this game. I have to go to the airport now. That's all for now. Let's go to the auto parts.
    16:00
    Hit.