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Kaneda’s Pinball Podcast

Episode 1186: "Pokemon Will Be The Fastest Selling Stern LE Ever...Good Luck Finding One"

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Summary

Pokémon Pinball will insta-sell 750 LEs and appreciate to $16-17k due to IP strength, not game design.

Kaneda argues that Pokémon Pinball will be the fastest-selling Stern LE ever due to the massive cultural reach of the Pokémon IP, predicting immediate sellout of the 750 limited units and significant secondary market appreciation ($16-17k resale vs $13k retail). He emphasizes the theme's mass appeal across age groups, contrasts Pokémon's cultural durability with the fractured Star Wars fanbase, and critiques the pinball community for overthinking gameplay depth over fun factor.

From the creator

It's simple math. The world is much bigger than the cargo short wearing babies on Pinside.

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