Thunderball (James Bond 007 Limited Edition)
About This Machine
Thunderball, the James Bond 007 Limited Edition pinball machine from Stern Pinball, is a highly sought-after collector's item that showcases the company's expertise in crafting immersive and challenging gameplay experiences. As a limited edition release, this machine marks a significant milestone in Stern's history of producing licensed theme games, solidifying their reputation as a premier manufacturer in the industry.
One of the standout features of Thunderball is its intricate playfield design, which boasts an impressive array of interactive elements, including three flippers, two pop bumpers, and eight standup targets. Players can also engage with the machine's unique "Multiball" mode, which unleashes a frenzy of balls onto the playfield for maximum excitement. The inclusion of a spinning target, aerial target, diverter, magnet, scoop, and pivoting arm all contribute to an unparalleled level of complexity and challenge.
Aesthetically, Thunderball shines with its powder-coated and clear-coated teal side armor, mirrored backglass, and anti-reflection playfield glass. The machine's theme is perfectly encapsulated in the artwork, which features iconic Bond imagery and graphics. What makes this machine even more intriguing is that it was released in 2022, cementing its place as a modern classic among pinball enthusiasts. With only six pinballs installed, Thunderball is sure to become a treasured addition to any serious collector's cabinet.
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Technical Details
- Theme:
- Licensed Theme - Spy Adventure
- MPU:
- Stern SPIKE™ 2 System
- Toys:
- Rocket and gantry James Bond figurine with Jetpack Aston Martin DB5 miniature automobile James Bond and diver figurines in scuba gear Miniature tank
- Notable Features:
- Flippers (3), Pop bumpers (2), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (8), Vertical Up-kickers (2), 3-bank drop targets (1), Kick-out hole (1), Spinning target (1), Aerial target (1), Diverter (1), Magnet (1), Scoop (1), Up-post in right inlane, Action button on lockdown bar, Multiball, Shaker motor. Pivoting arm moves ball captured by a magnet across upper playfield to drop onto an aerial target. Powder-coated and clear-coated high gloss teal side armor, hinges, front lockdown molding, and legs. Powder-coated steel bottom arch. A mirrored backglass is used instead of a translite. Playfield art blades. Anti-reflection playfield glass. Number of pinballs installed: 6
Credits
- Designer:
- George Gomez
- Artist:
- Kevin O'Connor