{"product_id":"stern-pinball-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-premium-pinball","title":"Stern Pinball Transformers More than Meets the Eye Premium Pinball","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#444;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eMegatron's fusion cannon rotates on the playfield. It fires pinballs back at the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Stern Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Premium Pinball Machine is a four-player coin-operated pinball machine built around the original 1984 Transformers animated series, featuring a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy as its centerpiece mechanical feature. The Premium model includes Soundwave's locking cassette deck mechanism and custom-sculpted toys of Grimlock and Optimus Prime not found on the Pro model. Story-driven missions, authentic voice acting from Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, and Stern's Insider Connected platform combine physical pinball mechanics with a persistent online layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eAnimatronic Megatron with Articulated Fusion Cannon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Megatron figure mounted on the playfield is fully animatronic: its fusion cannon physically rotates and fires pinballs back toward the player during play. The moving cannon is visible from outside the machine and changes orientation in response to game events, making it the primary mechanical spectacle on the playfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eSoundwave Cassette Deck Ball Lock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eSoundwave's cassette deck mechanism physically captures and holds pinballs before releasing them back into play. The lock-and-launch sequence is a distinct mechanical stage that interrupts normal ball flow, staging multiball or high-intensity sequences from a locked position on the playfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eCustom Sculpted Playfield Toys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eBeyond the animatronic Megatron, the Premium playfield includes a custom sculpted Grimlock Dinobot toy and a custom sculpted Optimus Prime bash toy. The Optimus Prime figure functions as an interactive target. Both sculptures are original designs produced for this machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eStern Insider Connected Platform with Cyber Coin Wallet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eInsider Connected is Stern's online community network, included with every new machine at no additional charge. Players tap a device to the machine to log in, track progress across any Insider Connected cabinet, earn achievements, and accumulate Cyber Coins — a wallet system introduced with this title that unlocks exclusive challenge modes. Owners receive firmware updates, new quests, and feature extensions through the platform over the life of the machine. Registration is available at insider.sternpinball.com or through the Insider Connected mobile app on iOS and Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eStory-Driven Missions, Voice Cast, and Anniversary Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eMissions are drawn from story arcs in the original 1984 animated series and include authentic video clips integrated into gameplay. Call-outs are performed by Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron and Soundwave). A dedicated mode commemorates the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie, featuring the song \"The Touch\" by Stan Bush and original music from Knights of Unicron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHead-to-Head Simultaneous Play Mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe machine introduces a head-to-head mode in which two players compete simultaneously in real time — a format new to this title within the Stern lineup. A \"Prime Training\" mode, guided by Autobot call-outs, steps players through pinball fundamentals, extending the machine's accessible range to less experienced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eHow It Plays\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003ePlayers advance missions based on the original Transformers animated series — collecting Energon Cubes, teaming with the Dinobots, and working toward a final battle against Megatron — by directing the ball at mission-specific targets and ramps. When the Soundwave lock is active, the cassette deck physically captures the ball on the playfield before the release, a visible mechanical pause that signals a multiball or escalation sequence. From a distance, the animatronic Megatron cannon swiveling and launching a ball back across the playfield reads as a two-way exchange rather than a static target, which distinguishes the machine visually from standard pinball layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:12px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f1f5f9;border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#000\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f1f5f9;border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#000\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eSKU \/ Model Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eMPN: 500-55AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eDimensions (Assembled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e27 in W x 55 in D x 75.5 in H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e250 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePlayer Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e1–4 players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePayment Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eCoin-op and free play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eStern Pinball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eModel Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003ePremium (also available in Pro and Limited Edition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eWhy Operators Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eFirmware Updates and Feature Extensions Over the Machine's Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eInsider Connected allows Stern to push firmware updates, new challenge quests, and feature additions to the machine after installation. This means the software running on the cabinet can be current without a service call or hardware swap — the update path is built into the platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eCoin-Op and Free-Play Configurable from the Factory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe machine ships supporting both coin-operated and free-play modes. Operators can configure the payment mode to match the venue — paid arcade, FEC wristband environment, or mixed — without additional hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6kb\"\u003eStandard 120V Single-Phase Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe cabinet runs on standard 120V power, the same supply found at virtually every commercial venue in North America. No dedicated circuit or phase conversion is required for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003e27-Inch Width Fits Standard Pinball Floor Slots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eAt 27 inches wide, the cabinet occupies the same floor slot as most full-size Stern machines, allowing direct placement or swap into existing pinball rows without reconfiguring the floor plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat makes the Stern Transformers Premium different from the Pro model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Premium includes the fully animatronic Megatron robot with the articulated, firing fusion cannon, the Soundwave cassette deck ball lock mechanism, and custom sculpted Grimlock Dinobot and Optimus Prime toys. The Pro model does not include these Premium-exclusive mechanical and sculpted features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHow does Stern Insider Connected work on this machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003ePlayers tap a mobile device to the machine to log into their Insider Connected account, which tracks game progress, achievements, and the new Cyber Coin wallet across any enabled Stern cabinet. Registration is free at insider.sternpinball.com or through the Insider Connected mobile app on iOS and Android. For owners, the platform delivers firmware updates and new challenge quests to the machine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHow many players can use the Stern Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe machine supports one to four players in standard alternating-turn play. It also includes a dedicated head-to-head mode in which two players compete simultaneously in real time — a format introduced for the first time in this Stern title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat are the assembled dimensions and power requirements of the Transformers Premium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe cabinet assembles to 27 inches wide, 55 inches deep, and 75.5 inches tall, and weighs 250 lbs. It runs on standard 120V power and does not require a dedicated circuit beyond a standard commercial outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eIdeal Placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Transformers Premium fits standard pinball rows at family entertainment centers, bowling center arcades, movie theater lobbies, and mall arcades where the 27-inch cabinet width matches existing floor allocations. Its licensed IP and 1984 animated series content also suit bar and tavern game rooms where the franchise's generational audience is well represented. At 75.5 inches tall, the cabinet clears standard 8-foot commercial ceilings with room to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #d1d5db;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#000;margin:28px 0 12px;letter-spacing:-0.3px\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eWe offer flexible freight delivery options, including curbside and lift-gate services. 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