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Manu streams Judge Dredd VPX PuP Pack with discussion of new TMNT Stern pinball arrival.
Hawkeyes created a Judge Dredd VPX PuP Pack
high confidence · Direct discussion of streaming the pack, creator acknowledged multiple times
Manu built his virtual pinball cabinet from scratch, including woodworking the bench and backbox
high confidence · Extended narrative about learning woodworking, building bench, iterating on backbox three times
Stern sets their flippers very hot/fast
medium confidence · Manu comments that Stern flippers are 'hot as frack' and set 'to a billion'
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stern Pro version arrived at Manu's home newly purchased
high confidence · Multiple confirmations; machine is brand new, never previously on route
Manu's son chose Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from a list of available games
high confidence · Explicit statement that son was given game list and selected TMNT
“I'm on the lookout always I thought I would have I thought I would have No Sly sucks so bad with his voice”
Manu@ 1:13 — Opening commentary on Judge Dredd movie/tone; reference to Sylvester Stallone vs Karl Urban versions
“I built this myself many years ago. So this isn't a prefab job. This is my new. Yeah, it was a lot of work. I don't suggest you do that. Unless you have a lot of time on your hands.”
Manu@ 8:58 — Disclosure about custom-built virtual pinball cabinet; establishes credibility and effort investment
“When I built this, I didn't know how to make a bench. Like, I honestly did not know how to make a simple wood thing. So I went to a wood shop and I learned to make that bench.”
Manu@ 9:42 — Personal origin story of learning woodworking to build pinball cabinet; emphasizes learning journey
“I gotta admit something to you guys I gotta admit something And it hurts me more than it's gonna hurt you There's a new pinball machine in my garage”
Manu@ 14:28 — Announcement of new physical pinball machine acquisition; played for comedic effect
“It's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It's the Pro version. It's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stern Pro. The new one, Sam Stern.”
Manu@ 18:18 — Formal reveal of machine identity; clarifies it's the Pro edition
“I mean Greg never had a chance to route it He put it on route Before the pandemic started So it's Papa Duke much brand new There's no dimpling on the playfield The rubbers are very clean”
Manu — Machine condition description; indicates recent acquisition and pristine condition
community_signal: Hawkeyes actively developing and sharing VPX PuP Packs with community; Judge Dredd pack released within past 1-2 weeks
high · Hawkeyes present in stream chat providing technical support; Manu references seeing it 'maybe a week ago'
sentiment_shift: Strong positive sentiment toward Hot Wheels (American Pinball) among operators; Manu notes multiple endorsements from Fliptronic operators
medium · Chat members and Fliptronic operators mentioned as raving about Hot Wheels; Manu expresses familiarity with multiple enthusiasts praising it
design_philosophy: Judge Dredd characterized as relatively simple/straightforward table gameplay; focuses on crime shot collection and combos
medium · Manu notes 'It's not a difficult table Tee'd Off Pinball Pursuit understand. It's not a lot going on on Judge Dredd'
announcement: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stern Pro pinball machine arrived at Manu's home; appears to be recent retail purchase
high · Explicit confirmation of arrival, pristine condition, not previously on route, son chose it from game list
product_concern: Stern flippers set at high sensitivity/speed; may present difficulty for new players
medium · Manu comments flippers are 'hot as frack' and set 'to a billion'; notes difficulty hitting intended shots
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“I literally went wow when it the flipper went up I says oh what's wrong with the flipper it collects all the balls on the pizza and then it spins them out I literally went wow”
Manu@ 32:12 — Genuine reaction to TMNT pizza time multiball feature; indicates positive surprise
“The art is amazing on it. It's, like, freaking beautiful. The art is really, really stellar. But that's Jeremy Packer... Nami Yeti's a mad... He's an amazing artist.”
Manu@ 33:38 — Praise for TMNT artwork quality; attributs to artists Jeremy Packer and 'Nami Yeti'