{"product_id":"stern-pinball-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-pro-pinball","title":"Stern Pinball Transformers More than Meets the Eye Pro Pinball","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;color:#444;font-style:italic;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThree bank drop targets rise in front of Megatron. A sculpted Optimus Prime bash toy anchors the center. Both speak.\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 Pro Pinball Machine is a full-size commercial coin-op pinball machine built around the original 1984 Transformers animated series, with story-driven missions, licensed video clips, and voice performances from Peter Cullen and Frank Welker recorded specifically for this game. The playfield pairs physical toys and mechanical targets — an Optimus Prime bash toy, a Megatron static robot, a captive ball, a spinner, and a three-bank drop target set — with Stern's Insider Connected platform for online achievements, head-to-head play, and firmware updates. A 40th-anniversary mode for Transformers: The Movie adds the song \"The Touch\" by Stan Bush and call-outs from Knights of Unicron.\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\"\u003eCustom Sculpted Optimus Prime Bash Toy with Live Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe Optimus Prime figure is a custom sculpted bash toy positioned on the playfield as a physical target. It delivers custom recorded speech by Peter Cullen, the original voice actor for the character, triggered during play. The Optimus Prime V.U.K. (vertical up-kicker) routes the ball to Soundwave to initiate ball locks, starts Transformers Multiball, and feeds the ball to the right flipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eMegatron Static Robot Toy with Mission Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eA static Megatron robot toy occupies the playfield and triggers missions tied to specific episodes from the original animated television series. Custom recorded speech by Frank Welker, the original voice of Megatron and Soundwave, plays during these missions. Three bank drop targets sit in front of Megatron and must be cleared to reach him during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eEnergon Optical Spinner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eAn optical spinner on the playfield builds and collects Energon Cubes as it spins. Accumulated Energon Cubes function as a resource that enhances mission performance throughout the game, creating a visible loop between spinner activity and mission progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eBumblebee Captive Ball\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eA captive ball mechanism on the playfield is themed to Bumblebee and contributes enhanced scoring when struck. Captive ball mechanisms remain on the playfield throughout the game, giving bystanders a visible secondary target alongside the main toy and drop target structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eInsider Connected Platform with Cyber Coin Wallet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eStern's Insider Connected network is built into every unit. Players tap a device on the machine's enabled reader to log in, track and resume game progress across any connected location, earn game-specific achievements, and participate in challenge quests and promotions. The Transformers edition introduces a Cyber Coin wallet system — players earn Cyber Coins during play that unlock exclusive challenge modes. The platform also delivers firmware and feature updates to the machine over time, extending the game's content without hardware changes. Registration and management are 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\"\u003eHead-to-Head Play and Prime Training Mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eFor the first time on a Stern title, this machine includes a head-to-head experience allowing two players to compete simultaneously in real time on the same machine. A separate \"Prime Training\" challenge mode has Autobot characters guiding players through pinball mechanics, providing a structured on-machine tutorial path.\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\"\u003eThe player's first objective each ball is to work through the three-bank drop targets guarding Megatron while routing shots through the Energon spinner to build Cube reserves — two overlapping objectives that pull the ball to opposite sides of the playfield. Hitting the Optimus Prime bash toy triggers a V.U.K. sequence: the ball kicks vertically up to Soundwave, where a lock or multiball start activates, then routes to the right flipper for the next shot. From the side, the simultaneous drop target resets, toy speech triggers, and multiball launches create layered sound and light activity that reads clearly from outside the immediate play area.\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 500-55AA\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\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\"\u003eCoin Operation\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\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d1d5db;padding:8px 12px;font-size:13px;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003eNew\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 Delivered Over the Network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eInsider Connected pushes game updates, new quests, and feature additions to the machine remotely. Operators receive new content on existing hardware without requiring a technician visit or manual ROM swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eCoin-Op and Free-Play Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe machine ships with both coin-op and free-play modes available in the operator settings. Operators can switch between revenue collection and event or promotional free-play without additional hardware changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eStandard Single-Phase 120V Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe machine runs on standard 120V single-phase power — the same outlet type found in virtually every commercial venue. No dedicated circuit, transformer, or electrician is required for a standard installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eManufacturer Warranty with Ongoing Support Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eStern Pinball backs the machine with a one-year limited warranty covering parts. The Insider Connected platform also gives Stern a direct service path to push corrections and improvements to the software layer without requiring operator intervention.\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 physical toys and mechanisms are on the Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Pro playfield?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe playfield includes a custom sculpted Optimus Prime bash toy with a V.U.K., a static Megatron robot toy, an Energon optical spinner, a three-bank drop target set in front of Megatron, and a Bumblebee captive ball. Both the Optimus Prime and Megatron toys trigger custom recorded speech during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eHow does Insider Connected work on the Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003ePlayers register at insider.sternpinball.com or through the Insider Connected mobile app on iOS or Android, then tap a device on the machine's reader to link their session. From that point, game progress carries across any Insider Connected machine at any location, and players can earn achievements and participate in challenge quests. Operators receive game updates and new features pushed over the network to the machine.\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 Transformers Pro 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 pinball format. It also includes a dedicated head-to-head mode, new to Stern's lineup, where two players compete simultaneously in real time on the same machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#4a8fe8;margin:20px 0 6px\"\u003eWhat is the assembled footprint of the Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#1a1a1a;margin:8px 0\"\u003eThe assembled cabinet measures 27 inches wide by 55 inches deep by 75.5 inches tall, and weighs 250 lbs. Those dimensions fit the standard pinball footprint common to most arcade and FEC floor plans.\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 Pro fits the standard 27-inch pinball slot found in family entertainment centers, bowling center arcades, bar and tavern game rooms, and mall arcades. Its 75.5-inch cabinet height clears standard commercial ceilings. The licensed Transformers theme, which spans multiple generations of fans from the 1984 series through the films, makes it a natural fit in pizzerias and restaurant waiting areas where mixed-age groups share the space.\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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