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June 2026 pinball market analysis: prices cooling, boutiques rising, Last Action Hero surges 50%.
Market total volume dipped from 1.5M across 224 sales in April to 1.33M across 219 sales in May
high confidence · LoserKid reporting overall market data at video start
Stern moved 87 machines in April alone with median pricing 7,800-8,200
high confidence · LoserKid discussing Stern market dominance
Beetlejuice has had 53 sales on used market since announcement in November, with double-digit sales in last couple months
high confidence · LoserKid analyzing Spooky Pinball sales data
Barrels of Fun has produced 500-2,000 games total across Labyrinth, Dune, and Winchester with strong used market demand
high confidence · LoserKid discussing Barrels of Fun production and market presence
Chrome-edition Terminator 2 sold for $17,250 unworking, with turnkey version quoted at $20,000
high confidence · LoserKid detailing notable T2 sale from November
Steve Ritchie's next game is rumored to be Sonic
medium confidence · LoserKid discussing Elton John CE and Steve Ritchie's future projects
American Pinball and Planetary Pinball announced Circus Fantastique remake (timing and format unknown)
high confidence · LoserKid reporting on Valley game and remake announcement
Rick and Morty has historically held value well and didn't see many units produced
high confidence · LoserKid analyzing Spooky Rick and Morty price decline
“Spooky still killing it right now. Their average is still up there from, you know, it was 8,800 in March. It's now in the middle of like 15,000 because it just all they're selling is Evil Dead and Beetlejuice right now.”
LoserKid@ 1:24 — Demonstrates Spooky's dominance through high-value game concentration
“If you're looking for a great game in my opinion, it is one of the best and that is a killer deal for a pro if you can get one at 5100.”
LoserKid@ 2:34 — Recommendation on Jaws Pro value at current market prices
“Evil Dead is up 10%. 10% from its average of $15,500. People cannot get enough this game and they are just clamoring to get their hands on it.”
LoserKid@ 5:26 — Demonstrates strong collector demand for Evil Dead driving price appreciation
“I think Barrels of Fun is set for the next within the next three years to become one of the top three companies.”
LoserKid@ 9:00 — Industry prediction on boutique manufacturer trajectory
“it is not necessarily about flow and rules and gameplay. For me, I prefer gameplay, but there is a lot to be said about an experience under the glass and making that game look much more on out of the box”
LoserKid@ 9:24 — Commentary on evolving player preferences toward artisan design and presentation
“The low is $1,500 more than the average... They are just landing right there south of 5,000. Really great game.”
LoserKid@ 14:40 — Highlighting Last Action Hero's dramatic 50% price appreciation
market_signal: Overall pinball secondary market cooling heading into summer: volume down from 1.5M (April, 224 sales) to 1.33M (May, 219 sales)
high · LoserKid cites Silverball Labs data showing seasonal downturn
market_signal: Stern maintains volume dominance (87 machines April) but premium boutiques (Spooky, Jersey Jack, Barrels of Fun) commanding higher average prices and collector focus
high · Spooky average up to 15,000, JJP pricing 10,200+, Barrels of Fun strong used market despite limited production
market_signal: Vintage Williams/Bally machines showing mixed signals: T2 down 15% but rare chrome edition commanded 17,250; Getaway up 8%; Circus Fantastique down 8% ahead of announced remake
high · Chrome T2 sold November 2025 for 17,250; multiple vintage title price movements tracked
collector_signal: Premium limited editions (Evil Dead, Elton John CE, Beetlejuice) showing strong appreciation and high demand; Beetlejuice 53 used sales since November announcement
high · Evil Dead +10%, Elton John +5%, Beetlejuice double-digit monthly sales noted
sentiment_shift: Emerging respect for boutique manufacturers' design and code quality; LoserKid predicts Barrels of Fun will be top 3 within 3 years, emphasizing experience and aesthetics over modding potential
high · LoserKid states Barrels of Fun trajectory, praises code work by Carl D'Python Anghelo and Jeff Dodson, notes artisan appeal vs modding culture
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product_concern: Circus Fantastique prices declining 8% following announcement of Planetary Pinball/American Pinball remake, suggesting collector concern about value
medium · LoserKid speculates remake announcement may be driving Valley title price drop; recommends buying original now
product_strategy: Chicago Gaming Company's original remake team reportedly moved to Pretty, potentially signaling leadership/strategy shift at CGC
medium · LoserKid reports 'pretty much the original remake team from CGC moved to their company' but calls it news from 'announcement from Pretty'
gameplay_signal: Barrels of Fun's Dune code receiving strong collector praise for rules complexity, flow, and sound engineering; suggests boutique code quality approaching/rivaling major manufacturers
high · LoserKid highlights Jeff Dodson (sound) and Carl D'Python Anghelo (code) contributions; notes Dune up 9% with strong secondary market reception
rumor_hype: Steve Ritchie's next game rumored to be Sonic; LoserKid frames as speculation tied to Elton John CE success
medium · LoserKid states 'if Steve Ritchie...if it is Sonic, that's the rumored part' following Elton John discussion
market_signal: Vintage Data East machines (Jurassic Park, Last Action Hero) still generating secondary market activity sufficient to appear in sales algorithms; Last Action Hero shows dramatic 50% appreciation
high · Last Action Hero up 50% from 3,100 to 4,500-4,800; Data East section justifies inclusion as active in secondary market
historical_signal: Highspeed and Getaway High Speed 2 discussed as foundational designs influencing modern creators (Pat Lawler, Keith Elwin); Getaway up 8% reflecting historical recognition
high · LoserKid emphasizes Highspeed's pivotal role and influence on top designers; Getaway up 8% noted alongside design legacy commentary
market_signal: Budget-friendly vintage machines (Data East Jurassic Park 3,200, Terminator 2 3,000-3,950) and some recent discounts (Jaws Pro 5,100, Guns and Roses 5,700) reframing entry-point pricing as market matures
high · LoserKid notes surprise at 3,200 being 'budget friendly' when it was high-end early in hobby; multiple recent low sales cited