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Starship Troopers Pinball Machine - Opinions?

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Flake:
Yes, its another "what do you think about this pin" thread posted by me. 

I have a chance to check out a possibly purchase a Starship Troopers this weekend and was wondering if this is a decent pin or not.  I have never played it and I'll still trying to figure out how to use Visual Pinball so I cant even play it on that right now.

Then artwork from the pictures I've seen at www.ipbd.com doesnt seem too appealing but it would appear that the gameplay is pretty decent.  The guy wants $1400 for it - hopefully that negotiable.

I just dont know if I want a starship troopers themed pin sitting in my basement but maybe it looks better in person.

Any thoughts?

ChadTower:

I'm with Jim... it's a decent game with a low quality theme.  For a similar theme machine also from Sega I definitely prefer Lost In Space.  IMO $1200 is even pretty high in this market unless it's a super nice machine.

Flake:
So I'm guessing the fact that it plays like a MM is a good thing?

Hmmm....I'm doubting he goes less than $1200.  He claims its in good shape.....but who knows what that means.

I might just have to hold off till Super Auction comes this April.  If nothing good comes from that then I can pursue CL posted pins.  I having a real hard time committing to a pin. 

I almost pulled the trigger on a Jurassic Park listed on E-bay a week or so ago.  I probably could have got it for $1100 or so but would have had to go to KC to get it (I'm in STL).  It was all shopped out with some cabinet scratches that werent too bad.

Actually, if you are following E-bay deals right now there seem to be some pretty good deals out there if you are close enough to go pickup.  Shipping on those things always sours the deal.

Thanks guys

JeepMonkey:
If you would consider coming to KC for a pin, you might checkout

http://www.unitedamusement.com/dateslocations.php

They still have the list of games from the last auction.  Lately they have had 10-15 pins per auction.  There is no listing of the next auction date, but the first one is usually March or April, with auctions every two months.  Unfortunately they wait until the night before the auction to post the machines that will be there.  If nothing else, it is a good opertunity to play some games for free.

I have seen what looks like a nice Theatre of Magic floating around KC CL and ebay, but at $3200 it may be more than you are wanting to spend.

ChadTower:

Have patience and keep your eyes on CL and RGP.  You can do better than those prices and the market is only going to get worse in 2009.

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