By Kevin L'Heureux

Performancepinball.com in cooperation with Jersey Jack Pinball is proud to release an exclusive video for the new pinball machine based on beloved classic movie, the Wizard of Oz by JJP. Performancepinball was in attendance at the 2012 E3 Expo and produced this exclusive video news release with the team behind the game.

Watch the video after the break and stay tuned for more exclusive content from www.performancepinball.com and JJP including exclusive, in-depth interviews with Jack Guarnieri, Keith Johnson and more.

The good folks over at Jersey Jack Pinball have release another update regarding the progress of not only the Wizard of Oz pinball but also give us an update on their upcoming game The Hobbit.

With the impending release of WOZ comes big news about the soundtrack for The Hobbit to be scored by  the group "Two Steps from Hell" which should ensure an epic pinball experience!

Find the release after the break

Performancepinball.com is proud to announce the availability of Vid1900's Guide to rebuilding flippers in our 'Resto Tips' section of the site. I am privileged to have Vid as a contributor to the site and look forward to much more to come from Vid, myself and others.

Head on over to the Resto Tips section and take a look.

With Stern Pinball's news of the release last week for the complete line of Metallica pinball machines going on sale, the internet blew up while ordering insanity ensued as people tried to get their hands on a Metallica pin of their own. With a last minute 100 unit bump on the Master of Puppets limited edition (LE) games to help fill demand distributors could not keep up with orders which left many people scrambling to find the LE model wherever they could dig one up. A little less than half of the limited edition games were destined to go overseas which left many US buyers out in the cold if they wanted the top-of-the-line model. 

Fortunately for those who did not get a limited edition model, Stern will be manufacturing a Premium model with the same features as the LE but with different "road case" artwork. Now, as it appears due to heavy demand and an affinity by many collectors for the hand-drawn art, Stern has announced the addition of a second Premium model. The new version will include artwork more closely aligned with the Pro and LE models which feature hand drawn artwork by Metallica artist, Dirty Donny Gillies.  

Stern has also enjoyed world wide exposure on mainstream media websites such as WSJ regarding the game which has helped generate awareness about the game and pinball in general.

The complete press release after the break.

***UPDATE***

Unbelievable. Stern pinball announces the sell out to distributors of the Mtallica Master of Puppets Limited Edition pinball machine.

"Dear Ladies & Gentlemen,

Our US allocation for Metallica Master of Puppets has sold out within the 
first hour of our detailed announcement. The export allocations are 
selling out quickly. Working together we will have tremendous sales and 
success with all versions of ths great Metallica game."

Gary Stern
President
Stern Pinball, Inc

I have been in the pinball hobby / business for many years and have never seen any game sell out this quickly. It's just like selling out concert tickets in record time. If you did not get one pre ordered it might be tough.

Congratulations Stern on your success!

Song list for the game will be:

Creeping Death
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Fuel
Master Of Puppets
The Unforgiven
Seek And Destroy
Battery
Sad But True
Enter Sandman
One
Fade To Black
The End Of The Line

See new pics after the break

It's the news that Metal Heads everywhere have been waiting for. The cosmic forces of pinball have converged once again with the heaviest pinball machine of all time, Metallica Pinball by Stern. Designed by John Borg and Lyman Sheats, with original hand drawn art by Metallica artist Dirty Donnie, and of course, shredding metal by James, Lars, Kirk and Robert of METALLICA.

This game also featuring one-of-a-kind custom molded interactive playfield toys, custom speech by members of the band, shredding riffs and fast-as-hell double bass, this pinball machine is looks to Kill 'Em All!

Ultimate Metallica collectors will want the special Limited Edition Master of Puppets model with unique artwork, powder coated legs and hardware, apron and more.....

Three editions include the following: 
Pro Version:  $4,995
Premium Version (road case): $6,995
Limited Edition Version: (Master of Puppets) $7,595

Read the Stern Pinball press release and see images of all 3 models after the break.

Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's only maker of real pinball games, has announced the imminent arrival of the METALLICA pinball machine. The newest addition to the iconic Stern collection honors one of the most legendary heavy metal bands the world has ever seen.

By Kevin L'Heureux

Another tech tip has been added to the tips page. Follow these steps to bring new life to those old ramps! 

By Kevin L'Heureux

Another tech tip has been added to the tips page. If you want to make your new Stern or other pinball machine really shine keep reading to find out how.

By Kevin L'Heureux

So I'm sitting here doing some work on the website and wondering if anybody has actually stumbled across it yet, and thinking about the Pin that James Hetfield had built for him personally. I know there is a strong rumor about a new Metallica pin from Stern and honestly, I hope it's true. It's obvious that the band is into it and with the success of the ACDC pinball machine it seems like it's right in the target demographic of pinball players.

What do you think? Will Stern announce a Metallica pin or will the thought fade to black and be replaced by something else??? 

Feel free to leave a comment below.

Relatively speaking that is. Progress was made in both the Links page and the Tech tips section of the site. Still lot's more to do and not being a coder I am learning as I go. Take a look at the new sections and let me know what you think.