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I agree with your take. I love Black Hole real world pinball. However the NWT being unplayable kills it for me, despite the nostalgia I have for it.

Shilo did say this was a way to enter the market for NWT. Maybe they will make later releases function like a pinball machine. I thought they would have made it function in some way. Always appreciate your take Pat!

I think NWT had a a really good idea here but really missed the mark. What do you think?

Show-Me Retro, I think the initial shock of this machine put many off. This is the first New Wave Toys game machine that doesn't actually play. I don't begrudge people from skipping on this one. And yes, I have HUGE nostalgia for Black Hole and I pre-ordered mine, but I thought I'd offer a 4th reason someone might one to get this piece. I buy these smaller machines, not really to play, but to enhance if you will, my Home Arcade, in a way where these machines, to me, cause a "trick of the eye" and make it feel like I have more machines in my Home Arcade than there really are. Here's more of my take on that if you got a sec: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8VnnsqKrcWzeHU.html The beauty of niche things is they bring something interesting to the table, even though the gamble might not pay off. I've never seen a product that appeals to all, so it never offends me if someone isn't interested in something I am. So many cool new things about this machine were revealed during tonight's Glen's Retro Show stream, and though I don't think it will change everyone's mind, you may want to check it out. Great to hear your thoughts! vgv

Non playable is a non starter. Yeah, it should have a secondary function like a USB hub or a controller for epin games. (2 side buttons for flippers and a motion sensor for bumping/tilting)

$200 for a replicade is just too expensive in any economy. There’s really no justification unless you’re super obsessed and nostalgic for black hole but in that case you’d probably own the real thing

I know it’s not for me . But you’re right abkut owninf the real thing would be a reason for someone to buy. I would buy a mini foos 😅

I was with everything you mentioned, until you said it will sell out. No, it will not sell out...they mentioned the edition size is 8000! The negative response has definitely outweighed anything they've made. This will be available on sale in the near future, likely $80-$100. My sense is Glen is in on this and he has encouraged NWT to charge more for their products. NWT has actually struck out with those cigarette machine chargers, bmx bicycles, and now this...they had a skeeball demo and I think that is a major mistake upcoming as well. I don't see NWT having a very good year if this is the only things they have lined up, although they plan on more accessories Shilo said, and understand, I have ALL OF THEIR PRODUCTS, I have been with them since their inception.

It's a fail to the tenth power mate. Bloody paper weight it is.

I think when they make a small device like this, the fact that it's playable makes it a conversion piece and is what makes small replicade devices like that awesome. It's not how playable the device is, it's the fact that it's playable at all. Since we can't play this device all the magic and awesome factory are now gone. For me at least I never heard of this pin and have no nostalgia for it.

The issue to me with argument that no one plays the 1/6th sale video games is that no one would have bought them if they weren’t playabe regardless. Thats just part of the coolness factor.

You're right man, its cool, but it needs... something more. A charge bank would work. Just lights and sounds with no moving parts on the playfield, I cant do it

I think many should watch Glen's interview with Shilo from NWT last night. It's obviously not made a general NWT fan audience. Shilo is considering this to be more of a celebration of art and nostalgia as well as explains the cost difference to that of a playable machine at this scale. I can understand why this may not be for everyone but please don't hassle the ones that wish to purchase and claim they are wasting their money...to each their own. Nobody is going to like everything a company puts out.

I might buy one in October, USB would be nice.

I think I'm more disappointed that it's not Disney's The Black Hole because I would've grabbed it for more father-in-law on that property alone.

Great video to see you’re still rocking out

Not for me either, but i dont think its a miss. Too small to emulate Vpin. Is the price high, maybe. There are a lot of cool desk crap items that are high. Look at the lego console sets. NWT just set an expectation that it would "do" something other than sit there. People paid $600+ for 1ups that barely played. 😂

If people are buying these things for investments they are doing it wrong.

They can't all be winners. This idea should have stayed just that, an idea.

Too much of the rex guy, bring back retro mikey 78!

Looks cool playable or not but not for that much money!

This as a VPIN would look awful, and not at all what NWT stands for. Rexer's comparison of what people play for a Lego set, which doesnt DO anything, was spot on. Do people even realize that a playable 1/6 scale pinball would look, feel, and play horribly. It is pricey, but NWT's established customer base knows that their quality materials/construction/attention to detail comes at a cost and is worth it...if mini arcades are your thing. To discredit w/o seeing a real one or namecall (Barbie arcade) just cause it's not your thing seems uneducated and juvenile imo. They're toys, all of them...1/6, 3/4, whatever scale...TOYS 😁

I love this table bc it’s one of the best retro pin tables but no! This is ridiculous & pretty sad.

You guys are really missing the point. How would it be playable at that size. Sometimes it’s about the vibe, sounds, and lights. I love it.

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