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The Munsters Pinball Contact us: +44 (0)20 8965 2055 Email us: [email protected] The Munsters Pinball Players will be transported to 1313 Mockingbird Lane, joining the entire Munsters family on this haunted pinball adventure. Featuring Herman, Raven, Lily, Spot and Grandpa, players will work their way towards Munster Madness in this frightfully funny and action- packed pinball world under glass. The Munsters pinball machines will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models Stern’s The Munsters Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models feature stunning and distinctive hand-drawn art. Each game features a custom sculpted Herman bash toy with magnetized ball catch, highlighting Herman multiball. In addition, all models include a pop-up Spot bash toy hidden under the left ramp, a custom sculpted Drag-U-La toy car featured near a left shooter lane kicker, as well as a metal turn-around, flip-up ramp. The Premium and Limited Edition models both feature Grandpa’s laboratory, a lower playfield that features 2 mini flippers, 2 ramps, a Grandpa bash target, a digital number display, and a multiball feature. The Premium model features an exclusive black and white custom art package in homage to classic black and white TV. The Limited Edition – only 600 units globally – includes additional unique features such as an exclusive mirrored backglass, anti-reflection pinball glass, shaker motor, exclusive custom art blades, a custom autographed bottom arch, a sequentially numbered plaque, and exclusive custom casket-themed cabinet artwork. Additional information Dimensions Height: 191cm Width: 69cm Category: Pinball Depth: 140cm Weight: 114Kg Manufactured by: Stern Pinball Electrocoin Sales Ltd. 181 Park Avenue, London, NW10 7XH, UK [email protected] electrocoin.com +44 (0)20 8965 2055 .
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