SDTM Episode 58: Lethal Weapon 3 Pinball Machine Review

Greg and Zach review Data East’s Lethal Weapon 3 pinball machine.

[@swainer8014]

It's about time you guys finally reviewed a good machine! 😉

[@SDTM]

Swainer80 haha we thought of you the whole time buddy

[@FloydMaxwell]

That rail slide/loop-de-loop might just be the coolest one ever. Great walk through camera-eye view of the game. For its time one of the best pins, for sure.

[@FloydMaxwell]

Almost got my hands on a LW3 over the weekend...would have been nice.

[@turbografx7]

There is something about these Data East games that the audio is so nostalgic to me. And the funny thing is, it's not great, but I love it!

[@SDTM]

turbografx7 for sure and I always notice data east games all having similar sound effects

[@Evergreen085]

I'm buyin this pin next because of Bone! Honestly I'd never thought I'd want one but long story short I like the artwork and call outs. I also own a TFTC and love the art style. It's funny what some people hate others love. I get why you guys don't like it but its what I grew up with so to me its period correct and its what makes me like it. I would've never looked at this pin but I keep hearing good reviews about how its a sleeper. For the price now days it's an easy add to my collection.

[@magsblack8344]

Bought one of these just a few days ago. Coming from Montana in about a week. Looking forward to it!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Very nostalgic machine from my teenage arcade days Not the greatest but is very dear to me all the same

[@ZekeMahogany]

Hey guys, what would be a steal of a price for LW3?

[@FloydMaxwell]

Top marks for layout, game play, enjoyability and theme. Lower marks for art. rules, DMD, toys, music. ...but layout, game play, enjoyability and theme are the main reasons I play pinball. Art score would have jumped with a Sandra-Bullock-on-Demo-Man sized picture of Rene Rousso on the back glass.

[@mercyscene]

My wife loves these movies. I enjoyed trying this pin out at Replay last summer.

[@rodchartrand8843]

Oh Greg, Greg, Greg!! How you love that pin!! I do like the ramp and what else oh did i tell you i like the ramp. again great show

[@ThOoMii013]

Love it that you guys also review the cheaper games.

[@SDTM]

ThOoMii013 oh yeah gotta mix it up

[@FloydMaxwell]

Great photos...loving it.

[@bklaner]

Great job on the restoration!

[@FloydMaxwell]

Greg's World!, Greg's World!, Party On!, Excellent!

[@SDTM]

Floyd Maxwell absolutely!

[@DontPanicFlip]

"Was Lethal Weapon even that big of a movie..." How old is Zach? 20? How could you not LOVE the Lethal Weapon series having lived through the 90s? Lethal Weapon 3 was the best of the bunch! C+C Music Factory for the win! Also, Zach... GREAT impression of ZZ Top. Surprisingly nailed it :-)

[@SDTM]

Don't Panic Flip hahaha I was busy watching classics like The Goonies and Beverly Hills Cop. Thanks for watching buddy and adding to the discussion

[@SDTM]

I never understand the guy!!!! (Greg)

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Would look far better with warm globes throughout not colour LEDs but each to their own

[@covercalls88]

I played the game in the arcade, it played well, but no overly exciting. Back in 2002 I found one for sale for $650, that seem to have very little play. Except for a few scratches on the cabinet and cracked plastic over the targets on the right side its in great shape. It has not really appreciated in value since I bought it, probably worth about $4000 in 2021.

[@willyis300]

ya Hi Ya Yah hah. Another great review. For the money its ok. Now do the LOTR review;) I have a off topic question for you guys. What vehicle aside from a commercial vehicle can you fit two machines in>? I own a car dealership. So i have access to all sorts. Not sure if a pickup truck will do the job. Do people stack machines. Will a mini van with the seats pulled fit two>?

[@Riz2336]

It looks fun, nothing crazy just a run of the mill early 90s pin

[@SDTM]

Riz2336 exactly

[@motnostaw2813]

I just bought a Lethal Weapon I’m near mint condition because price was right. I have never played and am a bit nervous to watch this video and see what you say (comment previewing ). Worse case is I keep it a few months and later trade/sell it for something else. Now time to watch and see if you make me excited for this purchase or not since I really know little about the game itself.

[@dakotamike]

Well, what happened? Did you like it?

[@Grayont]

You should include price into these reviews. Because even though I totally agree it's not as good of a machine as any of the ones you have reviewed, many if not all of those games are significantly more expensive. For the amount you pay for a Lethal Weapon 3 you get quite the game. Great points you guys made though, love the game and glad you guys reviewed it. :D

[@SDTM]

Grayont very much appreciate the feedback man

[@michellev8475]

What about Champion Pub?? One of my faves. Weird choice I know, but I like it. Lol

[@SG25]

In the conclusion you say you won't he disappointed if you find one at a good price. What do you think is a good price for a good condition LW3 these days?

[@ryaninSartell]

$3,500

[@budweisertallcans7965]

You guys need to use the “phone a friend” lifeline and call Chuck for your future #askchuck questions. Totally cheesy, but would be hilarrrrrious

[@SDTM]

Donald Miguel ha ha that would be fun! Thanks for the 💡

[@mokthemagicman]

Now that Greg and Zach have reviewed it, Greg will now sell it for an "A+" title. Just watch....

[@SDTM]

mokthemagicman ha ha I think it will stay a while! Mok you know I’m not a pin snob like that (Greg)

[@darinstenger7123]

It a good pin for under 1400.....

[@rask4p]

Just because Greg never does these over view videos, I've got to give him shit :) Uzi's have magazines, not clips.

[@SDTM]

rask4p ha ha thank you!!! (Greg)

[@chriswhitey1978]

Review Taxi! One of the best games of all time!

[@SDTM]

Chris Whitecavage great suggestion

[@joshuagibson2520]

This is a kick ass machine. Idc what anyone says.

[@DSNadine]

Review Stern Star Trek plz! :) - In my book the best game ever made.

[@SDTM]

DSNadine it’s coming appreciate the request. What other machines does everyone want reviewed?

[@DSNadine]

Some 'poopy' game. :D - My guilty pleasure ist TMNT. It's the worst game I ever had but it's so bad (and music is kinda aewome if you're in the license) it's still so much fun I'm ashamed of myself. :-P

[@brotherdio4401]

Danny faakin Glover baby!!

[@DoktorRossie]

vuk yeah huh... xD