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The Mandalorian is Sweeping The Pop Culture Scene

The Mandalorian is Sweeping The Pop Culture Scene 366 310 GAD Vending

What else is there to say? Star Wars started a completely different force of pop culture when the movies started coming out in May 1977. Everything has sprung from the original IV – including this new generation of The Mandalorian.

Stern Pinball is the one to accept the challenge. Having innovated pinball for Star Wars multiple times, The Mandalorian just gave the designers so much more to work with. And the results are amazing.

From the July Stern of the Union:

 

The Mandalorian:

Mandalorian mania continues across the globe as games make their way on location (check out your local Stern Army location to play) with a continual onslaught of press and media exposure!  Check out these exclusive Mandalorian features from Yahoo!Old School Gamer MagazineAusRetroGamer, and Shacknews featuring Gary Stern and Jack Danger.  The Mandalorian pinball was also featured as GQ’s top picks of summer and was a spotlight in the official Star Wars Father’s Day Gift Guide!

Inbound Pinball to GAD Warehouses

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We get so excited about new pinball games coming in – and lately, so has everyone else. There is a definite demand cycling up with people going back out to entertainment venues – plus wanting to add games to their home game rooms.

Monthly, we update our inventory on the website and wanted to highlight some of the upcoming inbound pinball games. Of course, we can order any pinball game you’d like too.

Due in July from Stern Pinball

Mandalorian Premium (all 3 sold), Led Zeppelin Premium, Avengers Pro and Premium (Premium all sold), TMNT pinball Pro and Premium, Jurassic Park Premium (all sold), Iron Maiden Pro and Premium, GOTG Pro, Star Wars Pro

Due in August from Stern Pinball

Mandalorian Pro and Premium (all sold), Led Zeppelin Pro, Star Wars Premium, Batman 66′ (all sold)

Due Later in the Year from Stern Pinball

Stranger Things Pro (1 left/final run), Jurassic Park Pro and Premium, Deadpool Pro and Premium, Mandalorian Pro and Premium

Stern Pinball Reward Program

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Stern Pinball reward program through the IFPA – more details. 

CURRENT REWARDS AVAILABLE:

Avengers Pro (August 2021)
Deadpool Premium (TBD-2021)
Deadpool Pro (TBD-2021)
Guardians of the Galaxy Pro (TBD-2021)
Jurassic Park Premium (TBD-2021)
Jurassic Park Pro (TBD-2021)
Led Zeppelin Pro (August 2021)
Star Wars Premium (TBD-2021)
Star Wars Pro (TBD-2021)
Star Wars Pin (August 2021)
Star Wars Comic Pin (August 2021)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pro (TBD-2021)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premium (TBD-2021)

STERN MERCHANDISE DISCOUNTS

The $tern Rewards Program will annually provide IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase one new Stern Pinball, Inc. (SPI) pinball game directly from SPI at the IFPA Price plus shipping and any applicable taxes. All sales are subject to SPI’s standard terms of sale. Game selection is subject to availability, and no guarantee is made that any particular game will be available.

All games purchased through the $tern Rewards Program will include a custom certificate exclusive to the program.

Qualifying participants will also be eligible for discounts at the Stern online store which features a wide range of Stern and $tern Rewards Program merchandise exclusive to the IFPA rewards program.

Ways to qualify for the $tern Rewards Program:

  1. Be the IFPA announced “Player of the Month”. This is the player that earned the most World Pinball Player Rankings points for the month.
  2. Be one of the top three “Biggest Movers” for a month. These are the players who moved up the most positions in the World Pinball Player Rankings for a given month.
  3. Be in the Top 1000 of the final World Pinball Player Rankings at the end of the Calendar Year.

Other rules:

  • Qualified players will have until December 31st, 2020 to redeem their rewards from 2019. After that date all rewards for 2019 will expire. Qualified players can redeem their rewards by contacting the IFPA. (Any 2020 rewards winners have until December 31st, 2021 to redeem their reward)
  • Only players with complete IFPA profiles will be eligible for the program. A complete IFPA profile includes a picture, address, and email address on file with the IFPA.
  • No player can earn the right to purchase more than one game per program year. Should a player earn multiple “Player of the Month” awards, they will only qualify for the program one time.
  • Rewards are not cumulative. The program is an annual program.
  • The IFPA and SPI each have the right to modify or cancel the program at anytime without notice.

If you have any questions regarding the $tern Rewards Program, please contact the IFPA at [email protected]

To purchase a Stern Pinball machine or find out where to play near you in the Midwest, contact GAD.

In case you can’t get enough TMNT

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NECA TMNT Walmart Exclusive:

Cowabunga, dudes!  Stern Pinball teamed up directly with NECA to serve up a heaping helping of total awesomeness in honor of the TMNT pinball game.  Exclusivley sold through select Walmart stores, this loot crate box includes pizza magnets, a Rocksteady and Bebop keychain, a Krang beanie, custom t-shirt, and an exclusive Shredder action figure…a definite collector’s item if you were lucky to get one!

Checking Walmart’s website today – all sold out.

(GAD isn’t affiliated with this product – only the TMNT Pinball from Stern. We just thought it too cool – and wanted to share.)

New! Stern Pinball Announces New Pinball Machine Inspired by The Mandalorian

New! Stern Pinball Announces New Pinball Machine Inspired by The Mandalorian 722 363 GAD Vending

CHICAGO, IL – May 11, 2021 –Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a new line of pinball machines inspired by the Emmy award-winning Star WarsTM series, The Mandalorianstreaming only on Disney+. These new pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models now.

The story of The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. The series follows the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.

In this action-packed pinball quest, players are transported to a galaxy far, far away as they play as the Mandalorian, teaming up with key allies and protecting Grogu, while battling dangerous enemies and forces across their journey.

Star Wars is timeless and our players have enjoyed every pinball machine reimagined by the iconic space saga,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Stern’s new pinball machine, inspired by The Mandalorian, continues that tradition with an engaging and exciting story for an entirely new generation of fans around the world. Collaborating with Lucasfilm, we have brought all of the suspense, excitement, and action from the Star Wars galaxy into a one-of-a-kind pinball adventure perfect for any location or home game room.”

Prepare for battle on the gravity-changing, rotating Encounter upper mini playfield available on the Premium and Limited Edition models. This innovative, motorized rotating playfield is packed with six stand-up targets, lights, and two full-size flippers for high intensity pinball action.

Watch out for ambushes! Like the Mandalorian seen in the series, players can be ambushed by enemy forces. A dynamic inner loop shot activates an up/down horseshoe scoop ramp for fast, repeatable precision shooting, creating tense experiences on the Premium and Limited Edition models.

Players can navigate their way to multi-ball mayhem by hitting a unique hanging uplift target attached to a custom molded Razor Crest ship. Success in hitting the target qualifies a center ramp shot on the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models.

Features of The Mandalorian­-inspired pinball machines include a large custom sculpture of Grogu, authentic video and audio from seasons one and two, and exclusive custom speech performed by actor Carl Weathers (Greef Karga). The game includes the iconic title theme song by Ludwig Göransson and stunning hand-drawn artwork by Randy Martinez, one of today’s most popular comic artists.

Only 750 limited-edition machines will be available. The limited edition version includes an exclusive full color mirrored back glass inspired by Beskar armor, iconic custom cabinet artwork, custom high gloss powder-coated pinball armor, a custom designer autographed bottom arch, exclusive inside art blades, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, and Certificate of Authenticity.

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 6,199

Premium Model:                                              $US 7,799

Limited Edition Model:                                     $US 9,199

The Mandalorian-inspired pinball machines and accessories are available now through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.

Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

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 Led Zeppelin, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, and Batman.  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.com.

About GAD 

Greater American Distributing (GAD) is an authorized distributor of Stern Pinball. GAD is a Midwest operator, seller/distributor and service department for video arcade machines, pinball games, vending, music and simulators. GAD is located in Kansas City, Des Moines, and Omaha with warehouses and services the Midwest region. GAD sells to commercial, business and home customers. Check out our website to find out more about the huge range of products we offer, backed up by years of experience.

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Stern Stranger Things Pinball

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Can’t wait for the new season of Stranger Things? Pay your Netflix just so you can watch the Stranger Things reruns? Check the blog sites for a release date daily (probably not in 2021, sometime in 2022!)

Get your fix with a Stern Pinball Stranger Things as only Stern can bring to you. The music. The escape. The Upside Down. Add a topper for an even better experience.

Stern pinball created three versions of Stranger Things. All are available at GAD for arcade, restaurant, commercial or home use.

 

Greater America Distributing is a global operator, seller/distributor and service department for video arcade machines, pinball games, vending, music and simulators. GAD is an authorized dealer for Stern Pinball. Check out our website to find out more about the huge range of products that we offer, backed up by years of experience.

Stern Pinball

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Stern Pinball’s current catalog of pinball games makes buying just one game a tough choice.

And, there are variations to each title. That’s where the experts at GAD can help!

Most Stern Pinball games come in Pro, Premium and Limited Edition. Each game level has features, different artistic features to the cabinet and price.

Led Zepplin Pro, Premium and Limited Edition –

The Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models all feature a custom-molded Hindenburg Zeppelin toy, based on the iconic imagery from the Led Zeppelin I album.  When lit, the Zeppelin toy scores speed locks on the player’s musical journey to Zeppelin multiball.  A custom Swan Song Records trademark Icarus sculpted leaper toy takes flight when smashed by the chaotic pinball.   A 3-bank of drop targets, 3 custom steel ramps, and 3 flippers keep the pinball action rolling.

The Premium and Limited Edition models feature an innovative interactive Electric Magic™ toy.  This device is a unique motorized toy which rises from below the playfield to create different magical pinball experiences.  An optical spinner charges the Electric Magic magnet, capturing and making balls disappear.  The Electric Magic device also converts into a physical pinball bash toy capable of locking a ball or launching a ball around the playfield.

Before you buy a game for home or work – GAD can help you locate the Stern games to play near you.

Check out Pinball in stock and available for pick up today.

Stern Avengers Infinity Quest Pinball: Tips and Tricks

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Need some tips and tricks on how to play Avengers: Infinity Quest?

Look no further than these in-depth tutorials from Stern’s very own Raymond Davidson (current #1 ranked player in the world), Karl DeAngelo of IE Pinball, and the PAPA TV YouTube channel!

What a new Avengers Infinity Quest Pinball? GAD sells to bars, restaurants and home game rooms. Looking for an out of the box treasure? GAD has showroom close outs going on now!

A GAD Favorite: Stern Comic Art Pinball (Affordable Home Pinball)

A GAD Favorite: Stern Comic Art Pinball (Affordable Home Pinball) 960 500 GAD Vending

Stern’s new Star Wars™ Comic Art Pin™ immerses players in the dynamic Star Wars™ galaxy.  The Pin™ is packed with features that provide players with an irresistible game experience including select speech and footage from the original Star Wars™ trilogy, color-changing playfield inserts, a custom sculpted Death Star, and a custom sculpted and interactive TIE fighter.

Star Wars™ Comic Art Pin™ pinball machines feature the artwork of one of today’s most popular artists, Randy Martinez.  Randy has been illustrating for over 30 years receiving countless accolades for his work.  Randy has been creating cartoons, caricatures, illustrations, paintings, and 3D art for Lucasfilm since 1999.

The easy-to-setup Star Wars™Comic Art Pin™ is reliable, built to last, and engineered with genuine Stern commercial-quality parts.  The playfield is housed in a stylish cabinet with dynamic, high definition artwork.  The all-LED playfield lighting provides optimal color and brilliant light shows.

“The Star Wars™ Comic Art Pin™ is designed to provide quality family entertainment and bring pinball fun to homes everywhere,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “We are pleased to bring these pinball machines celebrating the Star Wars™ galaxy and adventures to our fans with beautiful new comic artwork.”

Complementing the immersive theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE™ electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations.  SPIKE™ reduces system complexity and energy usage, resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing.

MARVEL AND STERN PINBALL ASSEMBLE FOR THE AVENGERS: INFINITY QUEST STERN HEADS-UP PINBALL INVITATIONAL

MARVEL AND STERN PINBALL ASSEMBLE FOR THE AVENGERS: INFINITY QUEST STERN HEADS-UP PINBALL INVITATIONAL 518 755 GAD Vending

CHICAGO, IL – March 2, 2021 – Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, announced today the Marvel and Stern Pinball Avengers: Infinity Quest Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational. This action-packed competition will take place solely on the new Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machines. Players will race against the clock and each other in objective-based challenges with the ultimate winner bringing home a brand-new Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machine!

This adrenaline-inducing event will be streamed live across Marvel’s official Twitch channel (twitch.tv/marvel), Stern Pinball’s Facebook page (facebook.com/sternpinball) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/sternpinball) on Friday, March 12th at 6 pm CST.  Twitch pinball superstar Jack Danger (AKA Dead Flip), Stern Pinball’s Software Engineer and top-ranked competitive pinball player Tim Sexton, and well-known pinball personality and ambassador, Imoto Arcade, will host, commentate, and interact with eight players as they battle their way through a single elimination bracket until there’s only one left standing as the ultimate Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational Champion!  This event broadcast can be watched afterwards on Marvel’s official Instagram page (instagram.com/marvel/).

“Collaborating with Marvel, this Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball tournament is the pinball esport event of the year. Spectators will be entertained with intense pinball competition featuring some of the world’s best pinball players battling for a brand-new game,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.

The Avengers: Infinity Quest Stern Heads-Up Pinball Invitational is sponsored by MarvelFunkoDiamond Select ToysSideshow CollectiblesArcade1UpMondo, and Stern Pinball. The winner of this competition will receive a brand-new Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machine!

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 Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 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.com.