BATMAN 66 CONFIRMED

Pinball News Website·article·held·Sep 15, 2016

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TL;DR

Stern announces Batman '66 Anniversary Edition pinball with HD displays and Adam West voice talent.

Summary

Stern Pinball officially announced the Batman '66 Anniversary Edition pinball machine on September 15, 2016, celebrating both Stern's 30th anniversary and the Batman series' 50th anniversary. The game features original voice talent (Adam West and Burt Ward), full HD displays, and is available in Premium ($8,599), Limited Edition ($9,999), and Super Limited Edition ($14,999) variants, with production limited to 240 LE units across two themed series.

Key Claims

Batman '66 Anniversary Edition is an official announcement from Stern Pinball dated September 15, 2016
high confidence · Press release header and date stamp
Game features original Batman and Robin voice talent from Adam West and Burt Ward
high confidence · Official press release states 'Players are guided through the game by the voices of none other than the original Batman and Robin, Adam West and Burt Ward.'
Design team includes George Gomez (designer), Lyman F. Sheats Jr. (programmer), and inspiration from Joe Kaminkow
high confidence · Press release credits: 'spearheaded by Stern Pinball product development chief, George Gomez, who, along with renowned programmer, Lyman F. Sheats Jr., brought the game to life'
Game uses SPIKE-2 electronic platform with full color HD displays instead of dot matrix
high confidence · Press release technical details section
Only 240 Limited Edition machines will be produced across two series of 120 each
high confidence · Pricing and Availability section: 'In total, only 240 Limited Edition machines will be produced.'
Super Limited Edition includes invitation-only application process and exclusive meet-and-greet with Adam West at Chicago Pinball Expo
high confidence · Press release pricing section and event details
No Pro model will be produced for Batman '66
high confidence · Press release states 'The company has no current plans to produce a Pro model.'
Joe Kaminkow was Stern Pinball first game designer 30 years prior (1986) and is now an industry leader
high confidence · Gary Stern quote: 'Joe, who was instrumental in starting Stern Pinball 30 years ago and served as our company's very first game designer'

Notable Quotes

“We are very proud to celebrate our 30th year in business by making a 50th anniversary Batman '66 game in collaboration with our good friend, Joe Kaminkow. Joe, who was instrumental in starting Stern Pinball 30 years ago and served as our company's very first game designer, is now one of the gaming industry's leaders.”
Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball @ 2016-09-15 — Establishes Stern's strategic emphasis on celebrating milestones and acknowledges Joe Kaminkow's foundational role in the company's history and the Batman '66 project inspiration
“In celebration of Stern Pinball 30th anniversary and Batman's 50th anniversary, Stern Pinball will build a Super Limited Edition model.”
[name withheld pending review] @ 2016-09-15 — Announces the premium Super Limited Edition tier with invitation-only access and special features
“Each game in the first series will be named for one of the 120 episodes of the television show. Each game in the second series will be named for one of the iconic 'bat gadgets' used in the series.”
[name withheld pending review] @ 2016-09-15 — Demonstrates deep theme integration and collectibility strategy for Limited Edition units

Entities

Stern Pinball Inc.company George Gomezperson Lyman F. Sheats Jr.person Joe Kaminkowperson Gary Sternperson Adam WestpersonBurt WardpersonKa-Pow Pinballcompany

Signals

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announcement: Stern Pinball officially announced Batman '66 Anniversary Edition on September 15, 2016, with full production details, pricing, and availability
high · Formal press release with official date stamp, manufacturer branding, and detailed product specifications
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product_launch: Batman '66 offered in three tiers (Premium, Limited Edition, Super Limited Edition) with 240 total LE units across two themed series (120 episode-named, 120 bat-gadget-named)
high · Detailed pricing and availability section specifying production caps and naming schemes
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licensing_signal: Stern Pinball secured voice talent and IP licensing for Batman '66 TV series, featuring original actors Adam West and Burt Ward
high · Press release explicitly names voice talent and describes inclusion of 'actual TV footage from the iconic series'
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technology_signal: Introduction of SPIKE-2 electronic platform with full-color HD displays replacing dot matrix, enabling 3x more powerful audio in Super LE variant
high · Technical specifications describe HD display integration and 3-channel audio system 'three times more powerful than audio systems of previous generations'
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collector_signal: Super Limited Edition available through invitation-only application process with VIP Adam West meet-and-greet at Chicago Pinball Expo, creating FOMO dynamics
high · Application process via www.Batman66Application.com with September 30, 2016 deadline; exclusive event at Westin Chicago North Shore

Transcript

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**Stern Pinball in Collaboration with Ka-Pow Pinball Celebrates 30 Years in Business with Release of Batman ‘66 Pinball Game!** Holy Golden Anniversary, Iconic Batman TV Show Turns 50! **ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL** – September 15, 2016 – Stern Pinball, Inc., the world’s oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines, proudly announced today the availability of its highly anticipated Batman ‘66 Anniversary Edition pinball machine. Stern Pinball is celebrating its 30th year in business and the 50th anniversary of the iconic American TV series with an Anniversary Edition pinball machine featuring the world famous “Dynamic Duo” of Batman and Robin. The game will immerse players in campy fun and heart-pounding action as the crime fighting Dynamic Duo comes to the aid of the Gotham City Police. Throughout the game, Batman and Robin work to deduce clues and discover super villain plots in an effort to thwart evil plans and capture bad guys. Players are guided through the game by the voices of none other than the original Batman and Robin, Adam West and Burt Ward. A Hall of Fame pinball development team created the all new Anniversary Edition machine. The project was inspired by Joe Kaminkow of Ka-Pow Pinball and spearheaded by Stern Pinball product development chief, George Gomez, who, along with renowned programmer, Lyman F. Sheats Jr., brought the game to life. In addition to the fun title and game experience, the machine features a full color high definition display replacing the dot matrix display. In conjunction with Stern’s new SPIKE-2 electronic pinball platform, the display enables high definition graphics and innovative animations. This enables the game to feature actual TV footage from the iconic series. The game includes a second high definition display on the playfield as part of an interactive game feature. “We are very proud to celebrate our 30th year in business by making a 50th anniversary Batman ‘66 game in collaboration with our good friend, Joe Kaminkow. Joe, who was instrumental in starting Stern Pinball 30 years ago and served as our company’s very first game designer, is now one of the gaming industry’s leaders,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. Pricing and Availability: The Batman ‘66 Anniversary Edition pinball machine will be available in Premium, Limited Edition, and Super Limited Edition models. The company has no current plans to produce a Pro model. In celebration of Stern Pinball’s 30th anniversary and Batman’s 50th anniversary, Stern Pinball will build a Super Limited Edition model. The Super Limited Edition model also includes a one-of-kind art package plus multiple translites, a unique included topper and accessories package, and a high-fidelity 3-channel audio system that is three times more powerful than audio systems of previous generations. The Super Limited Edition model will be allocated by invitation and through an application process open to pinball collectors. Collectors can apply for a Super Limited Edition model by completing and submitting an application located at [www.Batman66Application.com.](http://www.Batman66Application.com/) Applications are due by 11:59 pm CST on September 30, 2016. The Limited Edition model will be offered in two series of 120 games each. Each game in the first series will be named for one of the 120 episodes of the television show. Each game in the second series will be named for one of the iconic “bat gadgets” used in the series. In total, only 240 Limited Edition machines will be produced. All purchasers who make a deposit on their game will also receive a VIP invitation to an exclusive “meet and greet” with Batman (Adam West) at the Westin Chicago North Shore Hotel in Wheeling, Illinois during the weekend of Chicago’s Pinball Expo. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: Premium Model: $US 8,599 Limited Edition Model: $US 9,999 Super Limited Edition Model: $US 14,999 The Premium and Limited Edition models of the Batman ‘66 Anniversary Edition pinball game will be available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world. Please contact your distributor or dealer for more information. The Super Limited Edition model will be available direct from Stern Pinball. About Stern Pinball, Inc. Stern Pinball, Inc., headquartered just outside Chicago, Illinois, is the oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball games in the world. Stern’s highly talented creative and technical teams design, engineer and manufacture a full line of popular pinball games, merchandise and accessories. Recent Stern titles include Ghostbusters, Spider-Man Vault Edition, Game of Thrones, KISS, WWE WrestleMania, The Walking Dead, Mustang, Star Trek, Metallica, The Avengers, X-Men, AC/DC, Tron, Transformers, Avatar, Iron Man and many more! All of Stern’s pinball games are crafted by hand and assembled by Stern’s expert team. A broad range of players enjoy Stern’s games from professional pinball players that compete in high-stakes international competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. 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