Ep 139: Soft Ball Accessories

PodcastAnalysis updated 3d agoJun 13, 20241 hr 36 min listen

Highlights

Dwight Sullivan hosts a game show event at Pinball Expo every year (Let's Make a Deal format), with immaculate prizes including toppers
The Jaws LE does not have a Jaws logo on the side armor, but the black aftermarket armor does
Aftermarket shooter rods are typically heavier than original rods and don't work well with the factory spring, affecting ball throw distance
Jaws shooter rod is priced at $150, while Rush is $140 and Avengers Infinity Quest was $180
Godzilla topper uses the same action figure as appears in the game itself
CGC toppers (Chicago Gaming Company) show more effort and quality construction than Stern toppers at similar price points
The Jaws side armor costs $250
Speaker lights for Jaws cost $200
Inner art blades for Jaws cost $100
George Gomez discussed how manufacturing costs vary significantly based on order quantity (e.g., 1000 units vs 200 units)

“you miss 100% of the shots you don't take”

Josh Roop

“it feels like a Walmart end cap that is over some DVDs that are selling”

Scott Larson

“throw lights at it throw lights at it”

Scott Larson

“knowing which bolt to tighten $10,000”

Josh Roop

“it doesn't feel that the mechanical considerations are going into the shooter rod the way it should be”

Josh Roop

“everybody can look at the CGC toppers and say there was effort there”

Scott Larson

“Doug Duba is arguably very OCD when it comes to his product”

Scott Larson

“now they have tried to disguise it a little bit by putting fancy lights in it”

Scott Larson

“you're going to be tired of playing pinball”

Josh Roop

“It's fun. That's the only side armor I've ever bought is for the Deadpool.”

Josh Roop