EP 32 - Goonies Mania: Making A List, Checking It Twice

PodcastNov 10, 2026

Flip N Out Pinball Podcast

36 min

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Summary

Hosts preview Spooky's Goonies, discuss interest-list allocation frustrations, and push holiday accessory buying.

Ken Cromwell and Greg Bone discuss the upcoming Spooky Pinball Goonies release set for Friday the 13th, covering the intense interest list demand, allocation logistics, and their hands-on first impressions. They also touch on Godzilla and King Kong sales, holiday gift-buying advice, and the Pin Guard acrylic protector product.

Highlights

The Goonies pinball release is likely the most anticipated release Ken has seen, possibly bigger than Harry Potter.
The Goonies interest list began roughly three and a half to four years ago.
Goonies production is roughly 1,350 games, with about 85 super limited editions (SLEs), of which about 55 were already allocated to distributors and 30 will be randomly drawn among buyers.
The general interest list for the next Spooky release (2027) opens November 14, the day after Goonies launches.
Goonies launches Friday, November 14 (described as Friday the 13th), and Flip N Out Pinball will release a first-impressions video timed to launch.
Flip N Out Pinball's interest list allocation was contacted and ordered by when people joined, and the hosts believe it was fair.
Godzilla sales remain strong, and Flip N Out Pinball is running low on Godzilla premium stock with only three premiums left.
Beetlejuice-era FOMO taught many collectors a lesson, contributing to the Goonies outpouring.
Pin Guard is an acrylic cabinet protector (around $300) that Flip N Out Pinball is an exclusive distributor for, compatible with Spike 2 and Spike 3 games.
King Kong design is considered one of Elwin's best layouts, though some dislike its art direction.

From the creator

We're back! After a few hectic weeks, Ken and Greg return with Episode 32, and there's plenty to catch up on! With Spooky Pinball's highly anticipated The Goonies set to launch on Friday, November 13th, we discuss the incredible demand surrounding the game, the challenges of managing interest lists, and what makes this release one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Beyond Goonies, we're talking about some fantastic games that deserve your attention, including Fallout, Godzilla, and King Kong. We also look ahead to the holiday shopping season, discuss some great gift ideas for pinball enthusiasts, and explain why you might want to get those orders in sooner rather than later. Plus, we've got updates on our new Flip N Out Golden Tee League, Silver Strike League Night, and why adding a little arcade variety to your game room might be one of the best decisions you can make. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day to play some pinball! Leave us a Custom Callout (VOICE MESSAGE LINE): flipnoutpinballpodcast@gmail.com Contact Ken and Greg for sales and service at: ken@flipnoutpinball.com greg@flipnoutpinball.com Thanks for listening, and don't forget to take some time out of your day and play some pinball!