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Community podcast discusses Toy Story reveal timing, pricing predictions, and personal machine acquisitions.
Jersey Jack Pinball released a teaser video about how to order CE machines directly through their website
high confidence · Drew describes Ken Cromwell's official JJP video on their Facebook page explaining direct ordering process
Tim Dan Lee is near the top of distributor allocation list for Toy Story CE or Limited Edition
high confidence · Tim states he's been on interested list for 2-3 years and has been told it's 'highly likely' he gets CE or early LE
Guns N' Roses CE was priced at $12,500-$13,500 and the price increased multiple times
high confidence · Rachel and Tim reference previous JJP pricing; Drew states it jumped 'like three times'
Rachel Risto is ranked 17th woman overall in IFPA rankings and in top 500
high confidence · Rachel directly states her competitive ranking during discussion of league play
Tribe Multiball podcast has released 28-29 episodes
high confidence · Rachel and Tim confirm episode count during introduction
JJP distributors have been pre-allocated specific quantities of Toy Story machines
high confidence · Ken Cromwell's video explained distributor allotments; remaining inventory sold first-come-first-serve directly
Tim Dan Lee purchased a Transformers Limited Edition machine from operator friend Mike via Chris Art Myers from Helicon Brewery
high confidence · Tim describes acquisition; mentions he'd been wanting Transformers for 3 years
Drew sold The Simpsons machine to a Chicago buyer, retained the color DMD for Lord of the Rings
high confidence · Drew describes sale and custom transaction details
“I've been riding the struggle bus. Last time I played league, it was seven rounds. I took four fourths out of that. That was horrible.”
Rachel Risto @ ~6:30 — Personal vulnerability and competitive frustration, context for community support and WPPR ranking discussion
“I'm a hypocrite. Public apology to Kurt for bashing on his machine that he got. That's not my style.”
Tim Dan Lee @ ~18:45 — Self-awareness about earlier public service announcement against 'pin shaming' and accountability within community
“Transformers 1984. So he called me up... I don't know why I never bought this machine. I really liked the limited edition.”
Tim Dan Lee @ ~14:20 — Explanation of passion for Transformers theme as dream theme and machine acquisition decision
“I love this game, but I don't love it as much as X number of dollars.”
Drew @ ~21:15 — Commentary on secondary market pricing for The Simpsons and market reality checks
“We have seen every Toy Story movie in the theater the first day it's come out since we started dating.”
Tim Dan Lee @ ~38:30 — Personal motivation for pursuing Toy Story CE and context for emotional investment in game
“I'm pretty sure I'm in there or in a position to get a CE or one of the first Limited Edition.”
Tim Dan Lee @ ~40:15 — Insider indication of allocation position and expectation-setting for Toy Story acquisition
“I'm going to say 16... I wouldn't be surprised... My opinion before I heard that today, I thought it was going to go even higher.”
Drew @ ~50:45 — Price prediction for Toy Story CE reflecting market speculation and rumor awareness
“Astronomical.”
Rachel Risto @ ~48:00 — One-word summary of expected Toy Story CE pricing; reflects community concern about escalating costs
announcement: Jersey Jack Pinball released teaser video about Toy Story revealing direct-to-consumer pre-order process through their website
high · Drew describes Ken Cromwell's official video on JJP Facebook explaining deposit payment and direct ordering without inventory deduction until purchase completion
rumor_hype: Toy Story reveal expected within 1-2 weeks at upcoming pinball show (Pintastic June 23 or Southern Fried Gaming)
high · All three hosts predict June/July timeframe with show reveals; Tim predicts June 17 tied to Buzz Lightyear movie release; Drew predicts 'next Monday' for morning reveal
product_strategy: Jersey Jack Pinball allocating Toy Story inventory to distributors with remainder sold first-come-first-serve directly to consumers
high · Ken Cromwell video explained distributor allotments are predetermined; JJP selling directly to US customers with $1,000 deposit via website cart
product_strategy: Price escalation for JJP collector editions: Guns N' Roses CE at $12,500-$13,500; Toy Story CE predicted at $15,000-$16,000
medium · Hosts debate Toy Story pricing: Rachel $15,000; Tim $14,000; Drew $16,000; market rumors mentioned suggesting $15,000 floor
collector_signal: Strong FOMO and anticipation for Toy Story reveal; high demand expected for CE; secondary market pricing concerns discussed
high · Tim on distributor wait list for 2-3 years; extensive pricing speculation; discussion of MSRP protection and investment safety for CE/LE purchases
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sentiment_shift: Community tension over escalating pinball machine prices; secondary market driving affordability concerns
medium · Drew sold The Simpsons due to pricing; hosts acknowledge secondary market 'out of hand'; discussion of investment protection and MSRP value
community_signal: Growth of Poor Man's Pinball community: new tribe member induction at episode end; 'Center Post Cafe' basement space created; active engagement through Tribe Multiball podcast
high · Episode title 'The Tribe Grows Stronger'; custom whiskey barrel sign for Drew's basement; mentions of tribe coins, tribe Facebook group, and community support
community_signal: Active community discourse around 'pin shaming' norms and peer accountability within collector culture
medium · Tim's public apology to Kurt for critical comment about machine; prior PSA about pin shaming on Tribe Multiball; hosts discuss importance of supportive culture
competitive_signal: Rachel Risto ranked 17th woman in IFPA; pursuing top-16 women's ranking milestone; experiencing competitive downswing
high · Rachel states current rankings and goal; mentions WPPR points aspirations; carries tribe coin for confidence during play
product_concern: Uncertainty about Toy Story as confirmed theme despite 2+ years of speculation and teaser video
medium · Hosts explicitly acknowledge not 100% certain it's Toy Story despite strong conviction; sources describe knowing but not revealing; smiles and discretion from insiders
market_signal: Secondary market dynamics: The Simpsons sold at premium; Mousin Around at $2,800; Transformers LE acquired from operator network
high · Drew's machine sales/trades; pricing discussions; Tim's acquisition through operator connections; negotiation examples
machine_intel: Toy Story pinball reveal and pre-order window opening anticipated within 1-2 weeks at major show or Monday morning announcement
high · Multiple prediction timeframes; teaser video already released; distributor allocations known; direct sales process explained; Tim positioned for early allocation