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Transformers G1 Hype Thread

By AM1982

88 days ago


Feb 14th 2026
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    #151 6 hours ago
    Quoted from SiN13:

    TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye by Stern Pinball Teaser Trailer

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    #152 6 hours ago
    Quoted from DBLM:

    Is that a Peter Cullen sound alike? Also, that sounds like a remix of the later theme song. I sure hope that it is not that in the game.

    If it's not truly him that's a huge failure. Also, that song clip sounds awful.

    #153 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Blarghinston:

    teaser just dropped. How can they release a pin when their last one is not even on insider connected yet? and has only been updated once? I am not inclined to give Stern anymore money until they clean this up.

    You say that like you are buying every Stern pin and you need your code finished before you buy the next release?

    #154 6 hours ago

    People are saying 750 LEs. That’s probably for the best lol

    #155 6 hours ago

    IDK i love stern own 8 of them but man ive been so underwhelmed by there pins the last couple years, its the first time ive been buying pins from other companies which honestly has been really cool. JJP and CGC makes some damn great pins. Haven't jumped on spooky yet still nervous about there quality control after seeing there pins always down on location all thou ive heard they really turned it around with Evil Dead.

    #156 6 hours ago

    Probably been mentioned, but who is on the design team for this game?

    #157 6 hours ago
    Quoted from K9Marshal:

    If it's not truly him that's a huge failure. Also, that song clip sounds awful.

    I watched the OG series this weekend. I thought it sounded exactly how the tv show sounded?

    #158 6 hours ago

    apparently a for sale ad from a reputable distro already listed for the LE - 750 units and optimus/megatron voices from the show leads me to believe no true original callouts (big let down if true).

    #159 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Sheev_Palpatine:

    I watched the OG series this weekend. I thought it sounded exactly how the tv show sounded?

    Wouldn't be Pinside without people trying to start controversies over the smallest things that aren't even true.

    #160 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Sheev_Palpatine:

    I watched the OG series this weekend. I thought it sounded exactly how the tv show sounded?

    It is not. Listen here.

    #161 6 hours ago

    Yeah reminds me of the people who said the remastered MET was going to be a flop because the artwork was horrible.

    #162 6 hours ago

    And here is the Season 3 version.

    #163 6 hours ago

    Definitely not the original music, and I’m questioning if that’s Peter Cullens voice. He’s older now, and the voice kind of sounds older, so it’s possible. Definitely not taken from original clips. I’m thinking it’s an aged Peter Cullen though.

    #164 6 hours ago
    Quoted from DBLM:

    It is not. Listen here.

    If you watched the show they changed the intro song as the show progressed. I just watched it a couple days ago for crying out loud. Also we have 5 seconds of audio and the so called experts are shitting on it. Why? Can’t people ever be satisfied or excited for something? Don’t buy it then!

    #165 6 hours ago

    Came here for the teaser meltdown!!!

    #166 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Sheev_Palpatine:

    If you watched the show they changed the intro song as the show progressed. I just watched it a couple days ago for crying out loud. Also we have 5 seconds of audio and the so called experts are shitting in it. Why? Can’t people ever be satisfied or excited for something?

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    I'm pumped as long as its true G1 and callouts from the real voices (Cullen/Wellker)

    #167 6 hours ago

    If this guy isn't in it I'm out!

    Also

    OG soundwave doing the callouts would sell the machine.

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    #168 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Sheev_Palpatine:

    If you watched the show they changed the intro song as the show progressed. I just watched it a couple days ago for crying out loud. Also we have 5 seconds of audio and the so called experts are shitting on it. Why? Can’t people ever be satisfied or excited for something? Don’t buy it then!

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    I just posted the theme song progression above. Others are saying it is a remix as well. We will see what comes out.

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    #169 6 hours ago

    The main theme song, sounds like preschool techno music. I am going out on a limb here, but I don’t believe they are using any original music from the Transformers movie.

    #170 6 hours ago

    Remember when JAWS came out and everyone said the Richard Dryfess impersonator Stern hired was terrible? That was fun.

    #171 6 hours ago

    We'll get confirmation on the voice soon. People complained about Richard Dreyfuss's voice in Jaws too, and there were accusations that it didn't sound like the real Richard Dreyfuss because he was older.

    #172 6 hours ago
    Quoted from ddd75:

    Wick turned out wonderful. It beats jaws and godzilla hands down IMO. and I have them all.

    I dont know about it beating those 2 (Id disagree) but I absolutely love Wick in its current state. Very fun

    #173 6 hours ago

    We are happy to announce Transformers will be debuting at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show June 5th-7th!

    Come play tons of the games at the Next Level Pinball booth at the show!

    We will also have the whole Transformers design team here, including:
    Elliot Eismin
    Elizabeth Gieske
    Jerry Thompson
    Mike Kyzivat
    Tom Kyzivat!

    Saturday, June 6th, don't miss their 5-6pm seminar on designing and building Stern's newest game! Our seminars will be streaming live on Twitch.

    More info about the show: https://www.nwpinballshow.com/

    #174 6 hours ago

    My tiny section of Transformers I’ve had for decades. Got my key chain already!

    Prime and Soundwave all I need lol. Well probably a whining starscream and megatron too

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    #175 6 hours ago

    Apparently, this distro has answered all of our questions....

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    #176 6 hours ago
    Quoted from EZ-Rhino:

    Apparently, this distro has answered all of our questions....
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    Correction 80’s tv show

    #177 6 hours ago

    Ok, the theme song used in the clip is the 40th Anniversary remix. We will see if they use this or one of the original versions.

    #178 6 hours ago

    The iconic "90's" show?

    #179 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Sheev_Palpatine:

    Correction 80’s tv show

    Quoted from dboeren:

    The iconic "90's" show?

    Yeah... that's what I mean. Pretty lame. If you're trying to hype sales to folks who know their shit when it comes to Transformers, at least get the basics correct.

    #180 6 hours ago
    Quoted from dboeren:

    The iconic "90's" show?

    I think Dave got excited and typed too fast lol.

    #181 6 hours ago
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    #182 6 hours ago

    Pics are on Stern’s app. Whoopsie.

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    #183 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Pics are on Stern’s app. Whoopsie.
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    This can’t be it. The mechs look completely cheesy and cheap.

    #184 6 hours ago

    plastics are oddly bare.. modders dream I guess.

    the foo fighters ramp spot looks like a U turn ramp.. I hate those things

    I wonder if Prime's feet move up and that's the transformation of some sort

    #185 6 hours ago

    New world record for leaking a game. It looks awesome!

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    #186 6 hours ago
    Quoted from BolterWH40K:

    This can’t be it. The mechs look completely cheesy and cheap.

    dude we get it.. you think stern is not doing enough.. go just hug a JJP.

    Not every game needs to be 'the most packed thing ever'

    #187 6 hours ago
    Quoted from BolterWH40K:

    This can’t be it. The mechs look completely cheesy and cheap.

    Look on IC yourself!

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    #188 6 hours ago

    Looks alright. Not blown away, but looks good.
    Fast.

    Fans of the theme will be pleased.

    I’m out. Doesn’t quite do it for me.

    I like that they did the divide to include both sides, and have both Optimus & Megatron there.
    Art looks good.
    Ramps look interesting. Curious what the autobot ramp is all about.

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    #189 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Pics are on Stern’s app. Whoopsie.
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    Initial opinion: that looks like ass

    Here's hoping those toys do some real cool stuff, but that layout looks very very basic and Optimus looks horrible.

    #190 6 hours ago
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    #191 6 hours ago

    Sorry but EZ pass just looks like another uninspired stern not trying to be a hater i own 8 sterns but man when you compare these pins to other companies they all just look copy and paste.

    #192 6 hours ago
    Quoted from PikminWonder:

    just look copy can paste.

    That’ll be the code.

    #193 6 hours ago
    Quoted from BolterWH40K:

    This can’t be it. The mechs look completely cheesy and cheap.

    They look like GoBots lol lol lol

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    #194 6 hours ago

    Doesn’t look like much going on. Hope there’s more than meets the eye!

    #195 6 hours ago

    It's always more fun when the dumb ass that leaks it is yourself.

    #196 6 hours ago

    Looks like Megatron shoots the ball and Optimus transforms into a truck.

    #197 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Pics are on Stern’s app. Whoopsie.
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    LOL!

    Oh Man!!

    #198 6 hours ago
    Quoted from TheGiggler:

    Looks like Megatron shoots the ball and Optimus transforms into a truck.

    yea thats what im seeing

    #199 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Look on IC yourself!
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    no no you're wrong it doesn't match the playfield in my head

    #200 6 hours ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Look on IC yourself!
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    You are 100% correct. Nice artwork. The rest not so much. Cheap looking transformers.

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