Episode 1213: "Let's Talk About These New Themes"

Kaneda previews 2025-2027 pinball pipeline: Transformers, He-Man, G.I. Joe, Van Halen, new AC/DC, Dracula.

Synopsis

Kaneda discusses upcoming pinball themes and machines, expressing confidence in most announcements while reconsidering Justice League. He covers Transformers G1 (Stern, May release), Masters of the Universe (Barrels of Fun), G.I. Joe (Barrels of Fun), Van Halen (Jersey Jack), a new AC/DC (Stern, John Borg), and Dracula (Stern, Brian Eddy). He also reflects on pricing dynamics, the secondary market appeal of boutique games, and wealth disparities in the collector community.

Entities

• American Pinball· company
• Barrels of Fun· company
• Jersey Jack Pinball· company
• Spooky Pinball· company
• Stern Pinball· company
• AC/DC (new)· game
• Beetlejuice· game
• Dracula· game
• Fallout· game
• G.I. Joe· game
• Masters of the Universe· game
• Pokemon· game
• Sonic the Hedgehog· game
• Transformers G1· game
• Van Halen· game
• Brian Eddy· person
• Brian Savage· person
• David Van Es· person
• Elliott Eismann· person
• Jack Danger· person
• John Borg· person
• Kaneda· person
• Mark Seiden· person
• Seth· person
• Steve Ritchie· person