The Avengers (Pro)

The Avengers (Pro) pinball machine, designed by George Gomez, was released by Stern Pinball in 2012 as part of the company's Marvel Comics-licensed lineup, following earlier Marvel titles such as Stern's Spider-Man and X-Men. Tied to the blockbuster Avengers film, it brought together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and other heroes on a single playfield and has since become a popular machine among collectors and enthusiasts.

Key to its design is a focus on multiball play, supported by the game's 3 pop bumpers, 2 slingshots, a 4-bank drop target, and a spinning target, which work together to create a challenging and rewarding experience. A signature toy is the molded Hulk upper-body figurine, alongside a plastic cube feature.

In terms of design, The Avengers (Pro) uses a translite instead of a backglass, with a cabinet featuring black side rails, lockdown bar, backbox hinge, and legs. At 55 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 75 1/2 inches high, and weighing about 250 lbs, it's a substantial machine. This base 'Pro' model was joined by Premium, Limited Edition, and Hulk Limited Edition variants in the years that followed.