Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye Premium Pinball Machine by Stern

LATE JUNE 2026 FIRST PRODUCTION RUN – PRE ORDER NOW – $1K DEPOSIT

⭐ Quick Overview

• Manufacturer: Stern Pinball
• Model: Premium
• Release: May 2026
• Platform: SPIKE 3
• Availability: Currently shipping / preorder depending on dealer

🔥 Key Features (Premium Model)

Here’s what makes this one stand out:

🦾 Fully Animatronic Megatron

• Rotating fusion cannon that actually fires pinballs back at you.

📼 Soundwave Cassette Deck Lock

• Locks balls inside the cassette deck
• Then launches them back into play for multiball chaos

🤖 Optimus Prime Bash Toy

• Custom sculpt
• Physical bash target with integrated lighting

🧪 Energon Cube System

• Collect and store Energon
• Powers up modes, multipliers, and battle phases

🦖 Dinobots Team-Up

• Call in Grimlock and the crew for special modes

🎬 1984 G1 Cartoon Integration

• Missions based on major story arcs
• Authentic video clips
• Classic animation style

🎵 40th Anniversary Movie Mode

Includes:

• “The Touch” by Stan Bush
• Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) callouts
• Frank Welker (Megatron, Soundwave) callouts

🌐 Insider Connected – New Features

• Cyber Coin Wallet (earn coins → unlock modes)
• Prime Training (guided skill‑building mode)
• Head‑to‑Head Real‑Time Battle Mode (first time ever in a Stern)

🧩 Premium vs Pro vs LE

• Pro: Stripped-down toys, fewer mechs
• Premium: Full mechs (Megatron, Soundwave, Optimus), full lighting, full modes
• LE: Limited to 750 units, includes Expression Lighting, upgraded speakers, mirrored backglass, numbered plaque

🧠 Should You Buy One?

If you’re into:

• Modern Stern mechs
• G1 Transformers nostalgia
• Big toys and interactive features
• High resale potential (LE especially)

…this one is absolutely a heavy hitter.

Given your pinball buying/selling interest, the Premium is the sweet spot for value vs. features. The LE will likely appreciate, but the Premium gives you 95% of the gameplay for less.