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ROB ZOMBIE’S SPOOKSHOW INTERNATIONAL

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·Dec 11, 2015
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TL;DR

Spooky Pinball reveals full Rob Zombie's Spookshow International art and playfield; 300 units sold out.

Summary

Pinball News covers the full art package and playfield reveal of Spooky Pinball second game, Rob Zombie's Spookshow International, released December 11, 2015. The game is based on a shelved title (Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave) with Rob Zombie IP, features custom toys from Back Alley Creations, a color LCD display, and sold out its 300-unit production run quickly after announcement at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown.

Key Claims

  • Rob Zombie's Spookshow International is Spooky Pinball second game

    high confidence · Article opening states 'Spooky Pinball second game'

  • The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave

    high confidence · Article states 'The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave (PZfBtG)'

  • The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

    high confidence · Article directly states 'The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown'

  • The game features custom speech from Rob Zombie, Sheri Moon Zombie, and Sid Haig

    high confidence · Article lists software features including 'custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig'

  • All toys in the game are modeled by Matt at Back Alley Creations

    high confidence · Article states 'Murray, like all the toys in the game, is modelled by Matt at Back Alley Creations'

  • The game features a color LCD display instead of a regular single-color LED dot-matrix display

    high confidence · Article states 'Instead of a regular single-colour LED dot-matrix display, Rob Zombie's Spookshow International features a colour LCD display'

  • The software includes a video mode from Ben Heck

    high confidence · Article lists 'a video mode from Ben Heck' in software features

Notable Quotes

  • “The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave (PZfBtG), but apart from the art differences there have been extra toys added and the operation of some areas has changed.”

    Pinball News — Explains the origin and evolution of the playfield from a previously unreleased title

  • “The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown.”

    Pinball News — Indicates high demand and rapid sellout of the limited production run

  • “The software features six song modes, four sub-modes, a Hell Bound wizard mode, ten Rob Zombie songs, custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig, and a video mode from Ben Heck.”

    Pinball News — Details the comprehensive software feature set and celebrity talent involved

Entities

Rob Zombie's Spookshow InternationalgameSpooky PinballcompanyPinball Zombies from Beyond the GravegameAlex HorleypersonRob ZombiepersonSheri Moon ZombiepersonSid HaigpersonMattpersonBen Heckperson

Signals

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    product_launch: Full art package reveal for Rob Zombie's Spookshow International including Standard and Limited Edition translites by Alex Horley, cabinet art, and playfield photography

    high · Article documents complete visual reveal with multiple images of translites, cabinet sides, and playfield layout

  • ?

    product_launch: 300-unit production run of Rob Zombie's Spookshow International fully sold out shortly after theme announcement

    high · Direct statement: 'The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown'

  • ?

    design_innovation: Game features color LCD display instead of traditional single-color LED dot-matrix display, named 'Chroma-Corpse'

    high · Article explicitly contrasts traditional LED displays with 'a colour LCD display' featuring video mode and custom graphics

  • ?

    design_innovation: Custom modeled toys including rotating Captain Spauling, Murray the Robot, Ghetto Blaster, and Living Dead Girl girl figure at back of playfield

    high · Detailed description and photography of multiple custom toys designed by Matt at Back Alley Creations

  • ?

    gameplay_signal: Software includes six song modes, four sub-modes, Hell Bound wizard mode, ten Rob Zombie songs, and video mode from Ben Heck

    high · Comprehensive software feature list provided in article

  • ?

Transcript

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Date: 11th December, 2015 Pictures: Spooky Pinball Welcome to the start of our coverage of Spooky Pinball’s second game – Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International. ![The regular translite image by Alex Horley ](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/2.jpg) The Standard translite image by Alex Horley Although the Standard translite was revealed some weeks ago, today we got our first look at the full art package and the playfield shots and features. In addition to the Standard translite there is also one for a Limited Edition model, which is also from Alex Horley. This will presumably feature the game’s title at the top in due course. ![The Limited Edition translite](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/1.jpg) The Limited Edition translite artwork The cabinet art, unusually, doesn’t include the name of the game. While the cabinet art is the same on both sides, the backbox imagery differs. ![The left side of the cabinet and backbox](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/18.jpg) The left side of the cabinet and backbox ![The right side](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/16.jpg) The right side ![The cabinet front](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/17.jpg) The cabinet front The yellows and oranges on the cabinet seem to fit much better with the warmer tones of the Limited Edition translite rather than the colder-feeling Standard translite. So what’s under the glass? ![The playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/20.jpg) The playfield The playfield is based on Spooky Pinball’s shelved game Pinball Zombies from Beyond the Grave (PZfBtG), but apart from the art differences there have been extra toys added and the operation of some areas has changed. The upper playfield with a mini-flipper from PZfBtG remains but is now Captain Spauling’s area from House of 1,000 Corpses, with new plastics, decorative toys of a skull pile, a gas pump and a bucket of fried chicken, and a rotating model of the Captain. ![The upper playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/5.jpg) The upper playfield ![The upper playfield is accessed by the left ramp but a drop-target blocks it](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/14.jpg) The it There’s another rotating model down on the main playfield, as Murray the Robot from the Dragula video and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto sits on top of one of the game’s three pop bumpers. ![The left side of the main playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/11.jpg) The left side of the main playfield ![A better look at Murray the Robot](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/6.jpg) A better look at Murray the Robot Murray, like all the toys in the game, is modelled by Matt at Back Alley Creations, and another of his designs sits just in front of the lower pop bumper. ![The Ghetto Blaster from Dead City Radio](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/8.jpg) The Ghetto Blaster from Dead City Radio ![The three pop bumpers](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/19.jpg) The three pop bumpers The final model is the Living Dead Girl who stands at the very back of the game and is viewed through a clear window. ![The Living Dead Girl](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/7.jpg) The Living Dead Girl ![The Living Dead Girl is at the back of the playfield](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/10.jpg) The playfield Instead of a regular single-colour LED dot-matrix display, Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International features a colour LCD display in the usual place between the speakers in the backbox. ![The Chroma-Corpse LCD](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/12.jpg) The Chroma-Corpse LCD The software features six song modes, four sub-modes, a Hell Bound wizard mode, ten Rob Zombie songs, custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig, and a video mode from Ben Heck. Here’s a test video of it during development before any sounds were added. The production run of 300 games fully sold out soon after the theme was announced at the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown. However, here’s the game flyer anyway. ![The game flyer](https://www.pinballnews.com/site/wp-content/uploads/games/rob-zombies-spookshow-international/3a.jpg) The game flyer Finally, here’s the video from Spooky Pinball which was released a few hours ago, revealing the game’s playfield, art package and gameplay features. We’ll be back with more on Rob Zombie’s Spookshow International right here at Pinball News.
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licensing_signal: Game features custom speech from Rob Zombie, Sheri Moon Zombie, and Sid Haig, indicating secured licenses for IP and talent

high · Article lists 'custom speech from Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Sid Haig' as part of software features

  • ?

    collector_signal: Game available in both Standard and Limited Edition versions with distinct translite artwork

    high · Article documents separate Standard and Limited Edition translite designs by Alex Horley

  • $

    market_signal: Limited 300-unit production run sold out quickly following announcement at Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

    high · Direct confirmation of rapid sellout timing correlated with announcement event

  • ?

    technology_signal: Game incorporates custom video mode and color LCD display technology, suggesting technical partnership with Ben Heck or custom development

    high · Video mode credited to Ben Heck; color LCD with video playback represents technical advancement for the time

  • ?

    design_philosophy: Heavy thematic integration of Rob Zombie IP including references to House of 1,000 Corpses, Dragula, El Superbeasto, and character models across playfield

    high · Multiple playfield elements tied to specific Rob Zombie films and music videos (Captain Spauling, Murray the Robot, Living Dead Girl)