STERN PINBALL ANNOUNCES NEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PINBALL MACHINES
CHICAGO, IL – May 27, 2020 – Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, announced today the availability of a new line of pinball machines based on Nickelodeon’s iconic animated hit television series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT). The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machines, featuring art by Zombie Yeti Studios will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, trained in the art of ninjutsu by their wise rat sensei, Master Splinter. Is New York City ready for these radical reptile brothers? With a sick sewer lair and tough friends like April O’Neil and Casey Jones, the Turtles are about to face evils more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have ever imagined. In this pinball adventure players will go to battle as the Turtles fight villains like Shredder, the Krang and loads of super-powerful mutants, to become the heroes they were destined to be, and have loads of fun along the way! Additional characters include: Bebop and Rocksteady, Splinter, Shredder, Slash and Baxter Stockman, and vehicles such as the iconic Turtle Van, the Turtle Glider piloted by Raphael,
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began as a comic book, morphed into a hit animated show, and has grown into a beloved and iconic global pop culture phenomenon. We have worked directly with Nickelodeon to bring these heroes in a half-shell into the pinball dimension. This game has pure pinball power,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.
The Premium and Limited Edition models feature an interactive custom sculpted Turtles Van, equipped to lock up to 4 balls inside with a mechanical opening/closing side door, ready to unleash multiball havoc upon players. These models also feature the iconic TMNT Glider, a custom-sculpted, player-controlled diverter assembly stationed above both ramps, giving players the ability to control and transport the ball to the flipper of their choice. In addition, a custom-sculpted mechanical Krang toy hovers over the pop bumpers, jumping up and down while taunting players throughout game action.
The Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models all feature distinct hand-drawn art in addition to a high speed magnetic spinning pizza disc capable of holding and throwing 3 balls during pizza multiball mayhem. The original 1987 theme music complements the action with custom video scenes and events created exclusively for this pinball experience. All models include 3 flippers, 3 high speed ramps, and a hidden ninja training ball lock area.
The LE model is limited to 500 units globally. The LE model includes additional unique features such as an exclusive mirrored backglass, exclusive custom themed cabinet artwork, a custom autographed bottom arch, exclusive custom art blades, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball glass, a shaker motor, and a sequentially numbered plaque.
Pricing and Availability:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:
MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.
Pro Model: $US 6,099
Premium Model: $US 7,699
Limited Edition Model: $US 9,099
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pinball machines are available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.
Considered one of the most popular kids’ television programs of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. The property is a global consumer products powerhouse, winning in every category that has hit shelves to date—with toys, apparel, video games, DVDs and more—and generating billions of dollars at retail. Since 2012, Nickelodeon has re-imagined the wildly popular franchise with two new animated television series- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball. Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe.
Recent Stern Pinball titles include Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games from professional pinball players who compete in high-stakes competitions around the globe to novice players who are discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.comhttp://www.sternpinball.com/.
Update (5/29) - From InterGame:
Stern to restart production with TMNT
As the games industry globally begins to reopen, Stern Pinball has released a new line of pinball machines based on Nickelodeon’s iconic animated hit television series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT).
Available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models, the game features Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, trained in the art of ninjutsu by their wise rat sensei, Master Splinter.
“There has been too many TMNT video games and other products to count,” said the company. “You can even ride TMNT roller coasters at the Mall of America and American Dream Meadowlands.”
Company president Gary Stern said: “Because so many people grew up with the Turtles, everything TMNT is collectible. Having been loved by people of all ages, TMNT is a great for the family and it will be great for the out-of-home players too.
“I could talk about the features and devices on Turtles – its smooth shooting ramps, three flippers, use of RGB LEDs, colour-changing general illumination LEDs, spinning target, coil actuated posts, many multi-balls and much more. I could talk about its depth and breadth for all player levels – its eight episode modes, two multi-balls, two hurry ups, one mini-mode, three training modes, and three wizard multi-ball modes.
“But I have to ask – what would a TMNT pinball be without a pizza? Our game has a spinning disc pizza with a centre magnet, capable of catching three balls and slinging them over the playfield for wild pinball action.”
Stern confirmed that the state governor will permit manufacturing to restart today and the factory was preparing to put TMNT on the line and shipping in the second week of June. As usual there will be three models, Pro, LE and Premium.
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Originally published: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 22:30 BST.
H/T: IGN; Additional sources: Kotaku, JoBlo.
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