I FINALLY Bought My Dream Pinball Machine! Brand New Stern Pinball

#pinball #sternpinball #godzilla
I FINALLY Bought My Dream Pinball Machine! Brand New Stern Pinball! After almost 2 years of fantasizing I finally pulled the trigger and was able to get my dream Pinball Machine. I am now the owner of a brand new in box Stern Pinball Machine. Find out which one I picked up (if you don't already know) as well as my overview on the table and why it so special.
Godzilla Synth Cover: • Godzilla (Blue Oyster ...
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:14 How my pinball interest started
4:00 Trying Out Godzilla Prior To Buying
6:00 Pinball Distributors In Canada
8:02 Stern Pinball Delivery
8:40 Godzilla Premium Stern Pinball Machine Overview
16:10 Future Modification To The Machine
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[@The_Garage_Gamer]

Congratulations Michael! I’m super jelly.

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Thanks buddy!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Congrats! I bought my first real pinball table, a new Iron Maiden premium and look forward to having a full size home machine.

[@RDCDroneProductions]

Congrats Michael! Happy you finally got one! Have a blast!!

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Hey Guys, Thanks for watching! Let me know what you think of the Stern Godzilla Premium Pinball Machine and don't forget to let me know what mods you think I should do

[@matthewmorrison7441]

Get the hurry up pinball building roof mod. Really helps for the multiball sdtm issue.

[@Hey-ln8uz]

I WANT IT SO BAD

[@SamSams_Arcade]

Very nice. Looking forward to some pinball content 🎉

[@PoppArtstudios]

Awesome, Michael! I’ve dreaming of owning a Stern table for years, and Godzilla is totally cool. Congrats!

[@Shinobi-Gaming]

Congratulations one of my all time favorite Pins. That’s so awesome. Let’s see more pinball play on your channel 🎉

[@PDubsArcadeLoft]

The Biggest and Best Pinball Collection in Newfoundland! Enjoy Mike!

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Haha sadly there isn't much comp here. A couple people with a few

[@trailbreaker11]

Your Godzilla pinball looks amazing! And I love all your Transformer collectibles in box. I have them as well. Good stuff MichaelB!

[@chuckieshea2690]

Fricken badass MB🤘 This thing looks incredible! I want one now lol

[@mikedalton770]

Congratulations, nice to see you with one, you deserve it :-)

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Thank you so much Mike, I feel like there may be another one in my future soon

[@sverkerx]

Nice! I want a Godzilla Premium too!😍

[@sony4k270]

Great pinball machine! Since this is your main pinball machine, I would definitely buy that topper! It looks Epic!👍

[@AgentFlashus]

Awesome, I got the pinball bug a year ago and got a Godzilla pro. Be careful, I just got a new (old) pin and the hobby gets addicting 😅 Love the retro vids, hopefully you are going to make more pin vids in the future!

[@DanielNewm]

Wow. It looks amazing!

[@007bondson1]

Very cool man. I’d have many if I could just win the lottery. Godzilla is clearly one of the best out there. Congrats!

[@carlo1132]

Glad to see this video, seeing it off the truck and then into your house, what a sexy beast that pin is, very cool. I'm going to visit the local pinball place and get my thirst quenched. Congrats on your Godzilla purchase!

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Thank you so much Carl! Dream come true

[@jimedd2561]

Great shirt btw and incredible Pinball if I had to pick just one Godzilla all the way congrats big time🎉!!!

[@Varatrix]

Glad you got your dream machine. I just got my first pin and it was a Godzilla Pro.

[@Nintegageo]

So happy for you man, GZ is awesome and the Premium is amazing. The tower reminds me of the Time Expander in Doctor Who, which you may have access to with your B/W VPin? Welcome to pinball ownership!

[@Rich_Ice]

Great video. I did 7 mods to my Godzilla premium. I would recommend art blades, shaker motor, shooter lane fix and shooter lane protector.

[@eonbree8593]

sterns godzilla is a really good is a really, really good table. you even got the premium, you cant go wrong with this one. take good care of it!

[@LincolnsHawk]

Was waiting for Attack from Mers to be mentioned…I was not disappointed. Congrats on the pinball she’s a beaut

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Mers!!! Haha Thanks man!

[@RETROCENGO]

Welcome to the hobby buddy, nothing beats pinball😊

[@CyberSex]

Awesome man! Pinball never gets old

[@gameroomtheater]

Amazing buy Michael, been making room for some time now, any day now Stern 😊✌🏾

[@Newbecollector]

Very cool new to your channel. Been looking at stern machines also but wife told me she kill me lol

[@82ndmi]

You're right that bridge and building are top tier features

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Big time, the game plays so much different without them

[@buttcheekflipper]

The first thing I would buy would be a shooter lane protector. The wood is very soft there and a divit will form very quickly.

[@mikegeorge8705]

Holy Shit! You guys still have a ton of snow ... I live in Wisconsin and it's been in the 80s for the past 3 weeks

[@Hecksii]

Congratulations on your first physical machine Michael, Like you my love for pinball exploded when I got my first virtual machine I built myself at home. After that I was addicted, vpx table after another, playing all the time, I eventually bought my first real table as well. I'm blessed to be young with no children and a very good job and have built my collection to six machines now haha. Godzilla was my absolute favorite table between me and the lady until we got our Foo Fighters Premium, The Tower mech is one of the most impressive mechs to be released on a table in a long time and Keith Elwin did an absolute amazing job on the design of the playfield. It really is an amazing first choice especially in the premium model. Again congrats and welcome to the pinball hobby!

[@yanickpilon88]

Awesome video

[@NoLimitsCommemorativ]

So far I think Spooky has knocked it out of the park with Looney Tunes and Texas Chainsaw this year. I don't own a table yet but to spend that $$$ I really would consider buying a spooky brand new. I also just really want South Park for the nostalgia-

[@kantidinda6218]

Pinball is an addiction. As I told you, the ultimate arcade drug. Can't wait to see your #2 game 😂

[@ThePayneMaster]

Greetings Michael. First of all, congratulations with your Godzilla Premium. Funny enough I am walking the same path as you. One thing u might be looking into, is about the Coil Stops. Once u see Metal Or gold dust/flakes inside your cabinet. You might wanna replace them asap. It seems Stern is using bad stops lately.

[@thumpersquid]

Looks awesome! I like the Retro530 coin door better. At least make one that fits the large size of the ALU.

[@psychomtl]

gratz! I want to buy my first one too maybe this year but I don’t know how to bring it downstairs in the basement, did you use a dolly? I’m only hesistant to buy one because of this

[@Canada_411]

Looks great - be interested to see what you think in a year.

[@dangerdonk6670]

lol if the rest of the pinball industry is an example, in a year he'll have a 2nd with a 3rd on the way. Real physical pinball machines >>> any other modern "arcade" experience.

[@edt1138]

Godzilla was the correct modern pinball choice. I was waiting for it to fall off the back of the truck.

[@lander77477]

My dream machine is the Medieval Madness remake. I wanted to buy one years ago but I had other financial obligations. I hear that another production run will be built this year, and I don't care if I have to take out a loan or something, I'm buying it.

[@electricadventures]

I was lucky enough to have a quick play on one of these when I went on that local pin crawl event, and from that quick go it seems like quite an enjoyable table. Like you my Arcade1Up Attack from Mars virtual pinball is one of my most played items in my game room, and I really do enjoy the pinball events I am lucky to have in my area (there really are a lot of pinball enthusiasts here). There is even a Foo Fighters delivery party at someones house next week! I will get a real pinball at some stage in the future I just need to get caught up in some of my other projects. But my intention is put aside all the money from my next book towards my first one. And yeah I will have to clear out some items to make room.

[@stepsgaming]

Snow on the ground.. I heard it snows in Canada 24/7 365 days a year.

[@thechampagneroom1]

This is why Vpin is a good thing for pinball. It introduces people to it at an affordable price and if they fall in love, they eventually buy the real thing. Or at least go out and play the real thing.

[@TheCornerCade]

Is it snowing where you are located!? It’s 90 here in Wisconsin! That’s crazy. How cold do your winters get?

[@DetroitLove]

How awesome...to have snow 3 months ago, LOL. Happy for you!

[@ConsoleKits]

9:52 Matthew Broderick version of Godzilla is great with Rifftrax!

[@rushmore3927]

I have a killer 32" vpinball setup with 24" backglass display. Considering going 43" but my office has only so much space. My cab has different versions of Godzillaaaaa! If got a real cab, that would be the one. That, or Elvira Scared Stiff.

[@alexxbaudwhyn7572]

Must be an 8k playfield, looks so real 😅

[@jeffwalsh2384]

Now all you need is that POS topper..... Lol

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

It's not good

[@marklopez2004]

​ I am a big big of pinball I don't even know what POS stands for and if it's even pinball related.

[@jeffwalsh2384]

@@marklopez2004 It meant the new stern Godzilla topper is bad for the 1000 dollars they want for it

[@dangerdonk6670]

@@MichaelBtheGameGenie its bad

[@MRNBricks]

Sweet.

[@matthewandrakin6744]

What version of Godzilla song is that?

[@patp9819]

are you gonna buy a jaws pb next year

[@lachysandford1959]

Forget the topper, shaker motor is a must. Pinwoofer speakers and amp really lifted the audio. Oh and the stock Godzilla can be easily swapped out for the neca 1956 movie poster figure.

[@Rich_Ice]

Hi I have the pinwoofer in my premium also. I like it but the only thing I do not like is no matter how I adjust it the knocker sound that comes through the two speakers is nowhere as loud as it used to be. It is very soft. Is yours the same way?

[@lachysandford1959]

@@Rich_Ice I can’t remember if mine changed as I fitted the pinwoofer shortly after I got the machine. Mine has a real knocker I got from pinball life. I think my neighbours could probably hear it now lol!

[@dontquoteus5379]

Allegedly, Jaws is coming out very soon from Stern.

[@milesdyson5211]

SO where do you get the money a=for all this ?

[@geezerpidder]

When I bought my first pin, the guy I bought it from said “Congratulations, it won’t be your last.” Sure as sh!t, a few months later I bought my 2nd. So from me to you…congratulations, it won’t be your last.

[@pinfarmer]

Player one in toronto has been around forever. They were great to deal with. I was paranoid about shipping damage and just spent the extra money on a Uhaul van and picked my machine up. I think it's a bad idea to go into debt on a pin. Temping but this is a luxury not a need like a vehicle.

[@popeye7833]

what do you think about all new Jaws ? Godzilla 2 will arrive next year hope !

[@cpace123]

So I assume you got rid of your vr pinball?

[@NickLordiYT]

My jaw dropped…For a moment I thought you bought a second table!

[@dangerdonk6670]

pin

[@BeTheBallDanny]

Must have mods are side blades and a shaker motor...Other than that, just save your $$ for your 2nd pin

[@ARFF1Tampa]

You could make a much better topper with model kits and LED'S. For 1/8 the price.

[@abrown4835]

what are your thoughts on Cactus Canyon remake? Seems like the best 'value' new machine

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

It looks super cool but I haven't done a whole lotta research into it

[@dangerdonk6670]

Not the best "value" at all. CCr is a good game but its a remake of the original game which was Williams very last pin they ever made. It was also never completed and the code was unfinished. CGC remade it, completed the code and its a fantastic game but... there is always a but, CCr is not a great "home pin". Its a 90s pin designed for coinop use as a money maker so the shots and code are not meant to be played endless at home. The trick with buying pins is once its in your house, the overwhelming majority of pins get BORING within a week or so. CCr falls into that category. Godzilla on the other hands is PERFECT for home use. Easy to play, difficult to master.

[@MikeS-qk6gd]

Only reason I don't have one is the wife. Congrats!

[@pinballnut-61]

Table 😂

[@cpace123]

Glad you did not say it was the best day in your life :). You might have words with your wife :). I have my full sized vr pinball. I kind of wish I had a real pinball, but I don't have nostalgia for pinball. It's new to me. If I did have one it would a starwars. Also I get board real quick so vr pinball is perfect for me. Glad you found your perfect pinball though. Have fun

[@Houston_Amusements]

This is the PREMIUM and Not Limited Edition, Right??

[@ericc947]

$15000 CAD… sir have you lost your mind??

[@joebristowtechnologicalbre2073]

Congratulations, unfortunately new in box pins are addictive!! 😬

[@MrLivewire1970]

I'd get the topper. I think you'll regret it down the road if you don't.

[@CaryHardy]

Stay in your lane, Michael... ;) Also, that topper is crap (unless you can change out that Godzilla figurine). I would put that money aside for another MACHINE....not 'table'. You were killing me. Last time I checked I put items like food and drinks on a 'table'.

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Hahaha Hey man I told them if they wanted someone who could actually review a machine to check out you or SDTM. The topper is a bummer and my money is better spent going toward my next pinball. Lol i know on the tables things, it's hard because that's what we called the different games on the virtual machines

[@CaryHardy]

@@MichaelBtheGameGenie it's all good. Just busting your chops.

[@thekennyway]

MichaelB told me I wasn't allowed to subscribe or comment if I have less than 10 arcade1ups I only have 9 and he laughed at me and told me I sucked

[@paulsikorski9109]

1000 for a topper

[@timuhler8121]

Wow good for you! You must have the MOST understanding wife! Any tips for us other husbands????

[@CaliPatriot88]

Lol $15k is ridiculous

[@lemongrass3945]

$15k is a scammer price should of been around 10k

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

Well I live in Canada so it $8999 US Converted to Canadian which is about 12k plus sales tax of 15% and $600 shipping so there is your 15k

[@dangerdonk6670]

He bought in Canada so it was a conversion.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

250-lbs

[@Pitbull0669]

Turtles is not a good pin. The original way better!

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

I liked it but iI have friends who call it a drain monster

[@Pitbull0669]

@@MichaelBtheGameGenie 1000% bro older one plays WAY better

[@dangerdonk6670]

@@MichaelBtheGameGenie The geometry in Turtles is basically broken IMO. It'll never get fixed and I'm convinced the only people who say good things about this game are those who dropped G's on it and are speaking through a placebo filter.

[@rushmore3927]

Your wife is going to keel you! Death Wish Mikey B!

[@dangerdonk6670]

Why would she do that? I own pins and I have 2 on the way. My wife encourages me to do things I enjoy! I bet Michael's does too :)

[@rushmore3927]

@@dangerdonk6670 Mikey B is supposed to be walking the cabinet space line! I do and not ashamed to admit it!

[@moobutt]

EVERYONE STOP PUTTING YOUR PINS IN THE BASEMENT!!!!!! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Pinballroomcville]

There’s snow in June in Canada 🍁

[@dangerdonk6670]

These are not called "tables" they are called pins. Just for future reference ;)

[@ien2023]

Wassup with the trend of these youtuber Influencer buying Stern Pinball: Cooltoys, KONG, now MB...do you guys get a big discount to advertise Stern?

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

IEN I wish that was true, If you have some kind of hookup let me know because I would love a second table. I can't speak for Cooltoy or Kong but I didn't get any kind of discount nor have i ever heard from anyone at Stern. Only person I have ever known who said he might get a demo table from Stern is GameRoomTheater who also has received some 1Ups for free from the company who is a massive Instagram and Tik Tok influencer, not us smaller channels

[@joshgrube84]

Don't forget counsel kits! I love it spreading the word and more content for me selfishly. I've been giving tips to them when I can. Is Jaws foreshadowing your next game, @MichaelBtheGamegenie??

[@joshgrube84]

Also there are a couple ways I know of to get discounts from Stern pinball. Either be in the top 1000 of the IFPA ranks or become the biggest mover in the IFPA ranks for a single month. However you hafta wait awile to get those games. Don't worry about the top 100 GDZ will be back to number 1 on Sunday night at midnight that's kinda how it works. The owners come in hot and then they get beat down a little. My guess is top 5 for Foo as a settling point.

[@dangerdonk6670]

None of these guys are getting sponsored. Pinball in general is going through a MASSIVE renaissance right now. There are tournaments, leagues, barcades and breweries all stacked with pins all over North America today. Lots .. I mean LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTS of pinheads are buying pins for home use and building real home arcades with real machines, not pressed-wood toys for a few hundred bucks like A1U. The trend of YTers buying pins is literally a reflection of the market craze right now. Stop and think for a second, these YTers who've spent a few years building channels that are tied to cheap home arcade toys are getting tired of these pressed wood toys. They are now making advertising money residuals on their channels and the idea of buying a $9k (USD) real deal pinball machine is a natural evolution for all of these guys on YT. Nobody out there is buying all these A1U arcades and looking at their rooms like, "Yep this looks amazing" after a year. This would be like guys out there buying gokarts, running gokart YT channels and eventually saying outloud, "You know what, I think I want a real race car." So when they go out and buy/build a track car it seems very natural but all you've been doing previous was just masquerading. You start seeing all the money you've dumped into cheap knock off products that you could sell to buy a few authentic options. To be completely honest, generations of "gamers" are simply tired of video games in general now. Decades of consoles, PC games, shooters, side scrollers, RTS... almost every video game experience that comes out today, tomorrow or next year is identical. For many people pinball is a new discovery. Simple gaming, geometry and high score matters. The simplicity of the concept that pinball represents gives an exhausted industry a spark. Get used to pinball content, its going to continue to become more mainstream.

[@MikeS-qk6gd]

Only reason I don't have one is the wife. Congrats.

[@vugamer3594]

cool