DPP #222 "Toppers and FOMO and Death Bars!"

Don discusses major pinball news from the past 48 hours: Stern released Fall of the Empire code updates and a new C-3PO animatronic topper ($1,499) with interactive LED progress bars and bonus modes; Spooky Pinball showcased Beetlejuice cabinets on the production line and released the Dead Bar lighting accessory ($100) for Evil Dead; and Barrels of Fun announced a final sales window for Dune before pivoting to Winchester production. The episode covers topper design quality, first-party accessory value propositions, production logistics, and manufacturing strategy.