The Beatlemania Pinball Machine is an Official Offering
Justin Lam — December 5, 2018 — Life-Stages
References: gameroomguys & luxurylaunches
Designed for the ultimate Beatles fan, this limited-edition Beatlemania pinball machine is the first and only Beatles pinball machine to ever be made officially. Created by Stern Pinball Inc. and Ka-Pow Pinball, this machine took ten years to make because of licensing issues. Only 1964 units will be made, a reference to the year the iconic band came to America and were hosted on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The Beatlemania pinball machine is available in three versions which are named after the recording industry’s sales award levels: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. 1614 Gold editions will be made, while 250 units of the Platinum edition will be available. The Diamond edition is the rarest with only 100 examples up for grabs.
The Beatlemania pinball machine is available in three versions which are named after the recording industry’s sales award levels: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. 1614 Gold editions will be made, while 250 units of the Platinum edition will be available. The Diamond edition is the rarest with only 100 examples up for grabs.
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