Episode 264 – Lustrous Renaissance

DPX implodes as Melvin exits; CPR downsizes amid tariff pressure and demand collapse.

The Slam Tilt Podcast (episode 264) covers two major pinball industry stories: the collapse of DPX (Dutch Pinball Exclusive) after Melvin Williams stepped away due to new investors and organizational restructuring, leaving Alice in Wonderland orders and future projects in limbo; and the downsizing of Classic Playfield Reproductions (CPR) due to tariff impacts and declining demand, forcing a move to smaller operations. The hosts discuss community concerns about Back to the Future licensing, the curse of Papa Duke's involvement in pinball ventures, and broader industry consolidation.