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The Pinball Show

The Pinball Show Ep 172: Things Are Heating Up

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The Pinball Show

1 hr 31 min

Summary

Stern production surge, market tariffs, and 2025 release logjam analysis

Zach Meny and Dennis Kriesel discuss the upcoming pinball release logjam in Q1/Q2 2025, analyzing Stern's production strategy, inventory management, and the three-cornerstone model. They examine market headwinds from tariffs and international sales impacts, while covering D&D code updates, King Kong trademark news, and Kevin Smith's unexpected involvement with a potential Jay and Silent Bob pinball project.

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The Pinball Show Episode 172: Things Are Heating Up Hosts: Dennis Kriesel & Zach Meny - The 2025 Trough Jam: SO MANY NEW GAMES COMING Q2! - When Does Stern Pinball Decide To Launch? Are They In The Driver's Seat? - Is Jersey Jack Pinball In The Toughest Position To Launch? Or Are They Holding Aces? - Can Pinball Brothers Handle The Heat? - Does Barrels Of Fun Sneak In And Surprise The Industry AGAIN?! - Non-US Markets & How Recent Governmental Changes May Affect The Hobby - Stern Pinball & Spooky Pinball Production Updates - Other Pindustry News - Pinball Market Trends™ - EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CONTENT: Deal Of The WTF?!

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