The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Ep. 26 Mandalorian

Christopher Franchi and Christian Lime interview legendary pinball designers Brian Eddy and Dwight Sullivan about the development of Stern's Mandalorian pinball machine. The conversation covers Eddy's 20-year absence from pinball, his return to Stern, the licensing process with Disney, playfield design philosophy, character integration (Grogu, Mando, Greef Karga), and key mechanical features. The episode reveals extensive Disney collaboration, careful asset selection across two seasons, and design decisions balancing nostalgia with innovation.