radirgyman Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Taken from Knapp Arcade. FIRST PICTURE OF NEW QUEEN PINBALL MACHINE Here's the first ever look at The Pinball Brother's upcoming Queen pinball machine as seen at the iconic rock band's new pop-up store in London. The video screen in the backbox plays actual Queen concert footage during games. Years ago Heighway Pinball had secured the license to manufacture a Queen-themed pin prior to its bankruptcy and that the design was part of the assets that Pinball Brothers acquired. This may be the first ever picture of Pinball Bros' next game after Alien. Yesterday I read in an article that there was going to be a Queen themed pinball machine at this store, so I scoured the web trying to find pictures of it. There wasn't any out there until the store's officially opening today. That's when I found this. I had assumed that it was going to just be some sort of custom re-theme of another game. I didn't expect to find this, but I sure am glad that I did. So cool! Edited September 28, 2021 by radirgyman Added photos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swinks Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 here is the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radirgyman Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Wish it was made by Stern or JJP. Can’t get into these B grade companies. We’ve been too spoilt over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastepat Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Is it just me, or does that playfield artwork look pretty hideous? I dunno, it doesn't scream high quality when compared against GNR artwork. Love Queen, cracker theme, but this first look doesn't look all that promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radirgyman Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, namastepat said: Is it just me, or does that playfield artwork look pretty hideous? I dunno, it doesn't scream high quality when compared against GNR artwork. Love Queen, cracker theme, but this first look doesn't look all that promising. Yep Looks crap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 blank drop targets? is that supposed to be piano keys in front of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Is that a Thunderbirds Ramp? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastepat Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 You mean the ramp to nowhere? 🙂 It is difficult to tell where that ramp exits, but it looks to me like it feeds to that grey plastic thing in the upper left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioenslaved Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I was hopeful but it does look like carp. Just have to wait for gameplay I guess. I think we’ve hit the nail on the head it’s a retheme of thunderbirds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJS Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I listened to an interview with them. Super genuine guys...I was impressed. We need more manufacturers to give us some non cookie cutter shit spewed out by old has been septic tanks. I'd be in on an Alien if I could purchase direct, and wish them all the luck in the pinball world and won't pass judgement on a picture and clip released in the last 24hrs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball god Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) I wish companies would stop releasing stuff like this. I think it hurts the product more than showing it in a good light. Looks rubbish to me but it could be just the bad video and pix. They should release Quality video and pix from the beginning showing the game at it's best and let the public decide from there. I find it hard to change my first impressions. Edited September 29, 2021 by pinball god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Is it me or does that look the biggest EVER apron to cut down on what do with the playfield? or is there more, crikey I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audioenslaved Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, Railways said: Is it me or does that look the biggest EVER apron to cut down on what do with the playfield? or is there more, crikey I hope so. I think it’s the angle and the colours that make the apron look HUGE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replay Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 If it’s going into production that is the worst reveal ever 😂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radirgyman Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 45 minutes ago, Replay said: If it’s going into production that is the worst reveal ever 😂 What I don't understand is, Surely a business/brand like Queen would have the brains to oversee art work and the production of their brand being produced into a product? Heck! may as well use either of these for the back glass. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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namastepat Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Hmmmmmmmm, the artwork does look a little better now I can see more of it, but still pretty ugly to my eyes. I do like the guitar upper playfield though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonjo Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Hopefully it plays Another One Bites The Dust as you’re walking away at game over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radirgyman Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 3 hours ago, namastepat said: Hmmmmmmmm, the artwork does look a little better now I can see more of it, but still pretty ugly to my eyes. I do like the guitar upper playfield though. Yeah it does look better. Guess we'll have to wait n see. Just wish JJP made it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBryce0712 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 A subjective opinion but that thing looks bloody ugly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzap Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Write up on this prototype here: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/09/29/queen-pinball-revealed/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radirgyman Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Zzap said: Write up on this prototype here: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/09/29/queen-pinball-revealed/ Shows heaps better pics. They should have been the first pics released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Bumper Pete Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I suppose it is fitting that it looks like it has borrowed some inspiration from Flash Gordon; upper playfield is similar, the lane on the right is reminiscent of the Woodbeast lane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug11 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Unfortunaltlly being my dream theme it is very hard to find a positive on this but I will keep looking 😃 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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