Mine arrived in great shape minus some dust on the inside and maybe some crooked curtains inside - overall pretty cool product in my opinion and was worth the wait but let me know what you think below!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I have seen a full size Zoltar machine in a window of an arcade Lake George NY., however I wonder if they have a version where you have to get the quarter in the mouth like in the movie
I got my Zoltar replicade the other day and I love it. The extra cord is a reference to a scene in the movie "Big" where Zoltar was shown to NOT be plugged in to an outlet and therefore actually magic. Im big fan of these replicades I have space ace dragons lair etc..
@@atruceforbruce5388 Characters unlimited began marketing "Zoltar" machines after they licensed the name "Zoltar" from the makers of the movie "BiG" (in 2008 or so) so these actually are officially licensed merchandise from the film
Just received mine the other day and yes some debris on the inside of the plexiglass. Mine was also missing the side piece where the fortune tickets go 😫I sent them a picture and put in a ticket to get the panel replacement I hope it doesn’t take a long time to receive it
Got mine today.... Found a cool "feature" turn on IR mode and then point a TV remote from across the room and press any button and it triggers him to do attract mode. This might be NWT best creation to date.
Mine came Friday, and I was generally pleased, although I noticed the internal cabinrt dust as you mentioned and one curtain alignment issue. The 2 biggest issues are a plexi glass scratch on mine on the right side and the boxes were pierced in transit damaging even the internal main box. I will be contacting NewWave for at least a box replacement. Do you think I should?
I just received the New Wave Zoltar last night. I placed it on a shelf next to my TV in the living room to surprise my family by putting it on IR (infrared mode). So when they walk by he will talk to them. I just realized I can activate it with my Comcast remote control. I went to turn up the volume on the tv and it kept activating Zoltar’s attract mode.
The listed MSRP during pre-order was $99.99, and the pre-order discount was 20%, so with tax and shipping, my preorder total was $95.51. With the additional time and expense they had to put in to get Zoltar working right, they decided to raise the MSRP to &149.99 like they have done with the last several releases that ended up with a higher MSRP at launch than was expected during preorder. Likewise, don’t be surprised if the Black Hole x Replicade Minipin ends up with a MSRP closer to 249.99 when all is said and done.
Great review. Thank you. Mine was scheduled for delivery on Monday but showed up today. Got lucky. Love the external coin drawer. You mentioned easier access so you can refresh the inside and I'm hoping one day they'll implement a battery door on the bottom so the games don't have to be disassembled for battery work. With Zoltar in hand, my Pulp Fiction LE pinball deposit is now the longest standing pre-order deposit in my life with Black Hole, Golden Tee, Elevator Action, Qix and Zookeeper.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft the pre-order discount is 20% and they state a normal (MSRP) price, which normally stays the same or is close (it's $100>$150 this time).
Great Review Pdubs! Mine came in the mail today. Looks good besides some dust inside on the plastic windows. They did a great job overall for what its worth. $99 seems fair for the work that has went into it. I don't think many will go for the $149+ shipping when the Pre-Orders finish IMO. I been waiting for this like the rest for some time and just happy it finally came. Running out of room with my set up for all these NWT Replicades. 😖
I took the tickets out of mine. I like that you can rewind the spool, but the way the spool rewinds and is replaced feels like an afterthought. I advise to use guitar pick or something to rewind it to avoid marring the plastic with a screwdriver.
Ticket dispenser is a fail in my opinion. The delay was supposedly due to tickets not dispensing evenly, guess what? A year and a half and it still doesn’t dispense correctly. And having a roll and one and done is not practical or entertaining if you don’t tear them…you can’t even read the fortune. NWT is really shitting the bed in 2024…and I own everything they’ve made.
Have you removed the back yet? Mine has 2 strings hanging in the back by the light that annoys me. If you remove the back does anything fall apart or something you need to be careful of? Nice review and I love this. I actually told them 2 years ago to make this then 4 months later it was announced. I never got acknowledged lol
I waited over 3 years for NECA's Bride of Chucky & Tiffany dolls to be released..... Once they were released and turned out so perfect one instantly forgets that long wait.
This is absolutely amazing! I actually really like the slow mouth movement gives it more a vintage vibe to it and the eyes moving as well. I really hope I can get this at some point although I live in the UK I highly doubt this won't get sold where I am.
I didn't pre-order, (I wasn't aware at the time or I would have). I can't freakin' wait for Tuesday to get here, this is a year and half in waiting. I know it's gonna cost me $150. I live in NM, just curious what the shipping might be, even though I'm still getting it. I also wonder what they charge for an extra roll of cards..?
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I'm not sure where I heard they'd be taking orders on Tuesday, (today). I see they're taking orders for Zoltar on Sideshow, but nothing on the New Wave Toys site. Come on New Wave Toys, a lot of us have been waiting a long time.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I just sent them an email. I was a bit shocked they didn't have the coins available for sale since also most of their new miniature arcades use them. Thank you so much and truly appreciate your help.!
So once you rip out the card that's it? I was hoping it came in stacks so that once they were all dispensed you could just re-stack them inside and re disperse them.
My Zoltar had his necklace fall off. And tons of fuzz from the fabric stuck to the window. Will need to open and correct. My only complaint with shipping.
I was hoping he'd be like the Coke machine and not have a battery. I'm sure I'm in the minority though. I'd like to have him on a shelf and turn it off and on with a smart plug along with everything else on the shelf. Needing to turn him off and on will be tough depending on where I place it.
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Things are pretty good, I hope you're doing well too! Great review by the way, I knew I could count on you to give us a good look at it. I'll probably end up getting it anyway, its just too cool to not have.
It was worth the wait for sure! Mine is also full of fabric fibers. I don’t notice it until the lights are on. Zoltan’s earring isn’t hanging down. It’s flipped up over his ear. I’m sure these were kick all over the place during shipping. (Picturing Ace Ventura) I’ll be taking it apart today. Lol
And if I am not mistaken, you should keep the fake plug on it. In the movie wasn't it shown to be unplugged while still working in the movie? It's been forever since I saw it.
Were they not able to get a license to recreate the machine as it appeared in the movie? Does that mean I shouldn't get my hopes up for a miniature set of pizza time theater animatronics? That’s the lineup im looking for outside their arcades.
Considering I just paid for a couple Zoltar fortunes at the arcade at Cedar Point in June, seems pretty damn spot on. The one at Cedar Point though, his Turban has fallen off and its hanging there with tape lol
PDubs, You know what wise men say? Sometimes you take a poop and sometimes you pre-order a Zoltar machine. I'm glad I did both 😁 Stinks to hear you didn't get the coupon code for the pre-order. I got my Zoltar for $80, which some in the community still said was too high of a price for this. But having it in my hand now, I think I got a HUGE bargain! I think people are going to be kicking themselves with the new price hike New Wave Toys will now be selling these when orders go live. I think the price is now going to be double or almost that. I think New Wave Toys thinks they might have priced these too low from the start. I'm not complaining and I hope they don't just keep raising prices arbitrarily. I don't think they will now that they're working with Glen. I hope they stay consumer forward. New Wave Toys Zoltar is quality, but like you, I'm disappointed at all the dust that is on the inside windows. Hopefully New Wave Toys can figure out what happened, so if they attempt something like this again, like a claw machine, or coin pusher, or whatnot, it won't happen again. Another win for New Wave Toys and another showpiece for VideoGameVegas and the Dubs! vgv
PDubs, Yeah, I'd be very surprised if you didn't apply the discount code. I just went through my past emails to confirm what I told you, and yes, using discount code FORTUNE20, I paid $80 (minus shipping, but we all have to pay that). vgv
I’m getting one / i like the arcade when i first saw it / this one is pretty cool / but i hope in the later future we can get a 1 to 1 of the old arcade version in this same scale with the light up red eyes / if they can’t the prototype version would be still great just add the light up red eyes New Wave / if you decide to make another / I’m sure people will buy that version to /and the one from the Big movie / Thanks
I received mine and the head is not as nice as pdubs. I think they hand picked that one for pdubs. Mine has glue residue on the head. The eyebrows are misplaced and there no forehead whatsoever. Be prepared to be disappointed since there does not appear to be any quality control in terms of Zoltan appearance. I almost want to return it. Might have to open it up to fix it and risk damaging it.
I'm sorry to hear yours had an issue with the head, I would be that upset too after a year wait. I can guarantee you nothing was hand picked for me. I've received lots of broken stuff over the years and point that out in prior reviews, etc.
Mine arrived in great shape minus some dust on the inside and maybe some crooked curtains inside - overall pretty cool product in my opinion and was worth the wait but let me know what you think below!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I want the Zoltar from big
@@atruceforbruce5388 understandable
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I have seen a full size Zoltar machine in a window of an arcade Lake George NY., however I wonder if they have a version where you have to get the quarter in the mouth like in the movie
I got my Zoltar replicade the other day and I love it. The extra cord is a reference to a scene in the movie "Big" where Zoltar was shown to NOT be plugged in to an outlet and therefore actually magic. Im big fan of these replicades I have space ace dragons lair etc..
@@atruceforbruce5388 Characters unlimited began marketing "Zoltar" machines after they licensed the name "Zoltar" from the makers of the movie "BiG" (in 2008 or so) so these actually are officially licensed merchandise from the film
I wish we could get a 1up sized Zoltar
Would be expensive with all the moving parts I'm assuming
How about Arcade1up version of this?
@@steveblersch They are doing nothing.
@@edwardmclaughlin719 what are you talking about? We just got a rehashing of NBA Jam! 😂
@steveblersch Arcade 1up can't deliver you this.. How about another NBA Jam, or Pac-Man cabinet?
Just received mine the other day and yes some debris on the inside of the plexiglass. Mine was also missing the side piece where the fortune tickets go 😫I sent them a picture and put in a ticket to get the panel replacement I hope it doesn’t take a long time to receive it
I'll wait for a version where you can aim a metal slide to its mouth for the coin insert
@@hakjie1112 that won’t ever come out
This looks so cool! I’m definitely getting one! Thanks for the video!
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Looks great PDubs, Great Review man 👊
Much appreciated! Keep walking and talking Phil!
Got mine today.... Found a cool "feature" turn on IR mode and then point a TV remote from across the room and press any button and it triggers him to do attract mode. This might be NWT best creation to date.
@@worstJago lol that's awesome!
Mine came Friday, and I was generally pleased, although I noticed the internal cabinrt dust as you mentioned and one curtain alignment issue. The 2 biggest issues are a plexi glass scratch on mine on the right side and the boxes were pierced in transit damaging even the internal main box.
I will be contacting NewWave for at least a box replacement. Do you think I should?
Never hurts to ask!
I just received the New Wave Zoltar last night. I placed it on a shelf next to my TV in the living room to surprise my family by putting it on IR (infrared mode). So when they walk by he will talk to them. I just realized I can activate it with my Comcast remote control. I went to turn up the volume on the tv and it kept activating Zoltar’s attract mode.
LOL That is so funny it works with TV remotes
Mine was perfect upon arrival 7/6/24. Couldn’t b happier with this Zoltar from NWT
@@thunderbird233 nice man!
Great honest review of this little guy!
@@dragongamer2670 thanks Dragon hope all is well!
Heard lots are having problems, missing parts, broken or don't work. Glad yours is ok!
@@mattthearcadeguy no issues with mine
The listed MSRP during pre-order was $99.99, and the pre-order discount was 20%, so with tax and shipping, my preorder total was $95.51.
With the additional time and expense they had to put in to get Zoltar working right, they decided to raise the MSRP to &149.99 like they have done with the last several releases that ended up with a higher MSRP at launch than was expected during preorder.
Likewise, don’t be surprised if the Black Hole x Replicade Minipin ends up with a MSRP closer to 249.99 when all is said and done.
@@ThorKC glad I preordered to save some bucks
Love it.. 😊..i would take the Fortune roll out until i had company.. they are still available for 150.00 at sideshow..
@@user-randyvaughn boom 💥
Great review. Thank you. Mine was scheduled for delivery on Monday but showed up today. Got lucky.
Love the external coin drawer. You mentioned easier access so you can refresh the inside and I'm hoping one day they'll implement a battery door on the bottom so the games don't have to be disassembled for battery work.
With Zoltar in hand, my Pulp Fiction LE pinball deposit is now the longest standing pre-order deposit in my life with Black Hole, Golden Tee, Elevator Action, Qix and Zookeeper.
@@ScottParisi I like the battery door idea
Wish I'd pre-ordered one, I would have if I knew the MSRP would go up $50 :(
Like always New Wave Toys offers a discount for preorder then normal price after that etc
@@PDubsArcadeLoft the pre-order discount is 20% and they state a normal (MSRP) price, which normally stays the same or is close (it's $100>$150 this time).
Great Review Pdubs! Mine came in the mail today. Looks good besides some dust inside on the plastic windows. They did a great job overall for what its worth. $99 seems fair for the work that has went into it. I don't think many will go for the $149+ shipping when the Pre-Orders finish IMO. I been waiting for this like the rest for some time and just happy it finally came. Running out of room with my set up for all these NWT Replicades. 😖
@@kE0Nnyc710 thanks Keon! Hope all is well buddy! They're finally here!
I took the tickets out of mine. I like that you can rewind the spool, but the way the spool rewinds and is replaced feels like an afterthought. I advise to use guitar pick or something to rewind it to avoid marring the plastic with a screwdriver.
Ticket dispenser is a fail in my opinion. The delay was supposedly due to tickets not dispensing evenly, guess what? A year and a half and it still doesn’t dispense correctly. And having a roll and one and done is not practical or entertaining if you don’t tear them…you can’t even read the fortune. NWT is really shitting the bed in 2024…and I own everything they’ve made.
@@AntiSocialHero like the guitar pic idea!
@@RedHorseAdventures thanks for the opinion and feedback!
Got mine , it’s sweet. I’m gonna use your idea and put it next to other new wave arcade cabs. ❤
@@mixedhairless that's where it's designed to go next to the others 😀
Have you removed the back yet? Mine has 2 strings hanging in the back by the light that annoys me. If you remove the back does anything fall apart or something you need to be careful of? Nice review and I love this. I actually told them 2 years ago to make this then 4 months later it was announced. I never got acknowledged lol
not yet but Cooltoy removed his in his video and showed it, I would be very careful doing this.
I waited over 3 years for NECA's Bride of Chucky & Tiffany dolls to be released..... Once they were released and turned out so perfect one instantly forgets that long wait.
@@michelbanen2797 excellent point
ZOLTAR ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed 👍
Nice review of a cool item! Thanks PDubs!!
You bet! Thanks for watching!
This is absolutely amazing! I actually really like the slow mouth movement gives it more a vintage vibe to it and the eyes moving as well.
I really hope I can get this at some point although I live in the UK I highly doubt this won't get sold where I am.
@@HarryYT22 appreciate the feedback Harry!
I didn't pre-order, (I wasn't aware at the time or I would have). I can't freakin' wait for Tuesday to get here, this is a year and half in waiting. I know it's gonna cost me $150. I live in NM, just curious what the shipping might be, even though I'm still getting it. I also wonder what they charge for an extra roll of cards..?
@@dahur we should hopefully find out all that pricing next week
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I'm not sure where I heard they'd be taking orders on Tuesday, (today). I see they're taking orders for Zoltar on Sideshow, but nothing on the New Wave Toys site. Come on New Wave Toys, a lot of us have been waiting a long time.
Hey Pdubs, great video! How does it display next to QuarterArcades cabs?
@@davidh4548 too small
Where can I buy the roll of cards, and also mini coins that did not come with the package.
Email new wave toys
@@PDubsArcadeLoft I just sent them an email. I was a bit shocked they didn't have the coins available for sale since also most of their new miniature arcades use them. Thank you so much and truly appreciate your help.!
So once you rip out the card that's it? I was hoping it came in stacks so that once they were all dispensed you could just re-stack them inside and re disperse them.
@@TaeKwonMoe if you wanted to rip the cards, you can always roll them back up and reuse them
Best review so far! Thanks!
@@spargotee no problem thanks for watching!
I unboxed mine last night ordered it on 1/20/23 and finally got it last night 7/5/24..such a cool machine
Crazy right 1.5 years later!!!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Yeah but I didn't mind waiting knowing they were trying to make sure the fortune dispenser was working correctly
Where can I order this?? New Waves website has been saying coming soon for months and months.
@@johngarnett1791 once all preorders ship they will put it on sale for new buyers so it should be by next week
kind of expensive but the cool factor still makes me want a couple.. Zoltar is awesome. Space Ace or Dragon's Lair?
Space Ace is more fun to me
My Zoltar had his necklace fall off. And tons of fuzz from the fabric stuck to the window. Will need to open and correct. My only complaint with shipping.
Sorry to hear that man!
I was hoping he'd be like the Coke machine and not have a battery. I'm sure I'm in the minority though. I'd like to have him on a shelf and turn it off and on with a smart plug along with everything else on the shelf. Needing to turn him off and on will be tough depending on where I place it.
Hey KAG! Hope all is well! Great feedback!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft Things are pretty good, I hope you're doing well too! Great review by the way, I knew I could count on you to give us a good look at it. I'll probably end up getting it anyway, its just too cool to not have.
Received mine today. It's cool the only gripe I have is that it's 3d printed instead of it being made of wood. I will also order some extra tickets.
@@soldier11m thanks for the feedback!
I ordered mine yesterday on Sideshow. Shipping was not too bad at $19...usually my shipping with NWT is over $30 to $40
Nice!
It was worth the wait for sure! Mine is also full of fabric fibers. I don’t notice it until the lights are on. Zoltan’s earring isn’t hanging down. It’s flipped up over his ear. I’m sure these were kick all over the place during shipping. (Picturing Ace Ventura) I’ll be taking it apart today. Lol
Yeah I think stuff shifted during transport like my curtains are crooked, etc
And if I am not mistaken, you should keep the fake plug on it. In the movie wasn't it shown to be unplugged while still working in the movie? It's been forever since I saw it.
@@TaeKwonMoe if you wanted to recreate that look from the movie in your display sure you can do that
Were they not able to get a license to recreate the machine as it appeared in the movie?
Does that mean I shouldn't get my hopes up for a miniature set of pizza time theater animatronics? That’s the lineup im looking for outside their arcades.
@@kyleh6671 that machine was made only for the movie and wasn't a machine that was actually released publicly
Considering I just paid for a couple Zoltar fortunes at the arcade at Cedar Point in June, seems pretty damn spot on. The one at Cedar Point though, his Turban has fallen off and its hanging there with tape lol
@@stepsgaming lol that's funny
So it doesn’t do the breathing like he does in the movie ? To me that would be a big part of it but not a deal breaker
@@JediAlliance no this isn’t a recreation of the movie one, the one in the movie wasn’t a real thing that was ever made just a prop for that movie
It's a birthday gift for my son. Showed up just in time.
You need to start saying "easy peezy lemon squeezy".
@@jastermareel1333 lol will do!
Love mine. It hs dust as well. But still love it.
@@molarmedic thanks Molar hope all is well!
Mines will be here today no later than 530❤😊I want to get more tickets for it. Just in case like you said❤😊
Nice!!!
Have u seen the mods done on this?
@@rjclarkeePincadeRebel nope
@@PDubsArcadeLoft in my other link is his yt chanel
Got it finally after over a year as a pre-order for 89.99 and was worth it. But not worth 150.00
Glad you finally got it
PDubs,
You know what wise men say? Sometimes you take a poop and sometimes you pre-order a Zoltar machine. I'm glad I did both 😁
Stinks to hear you didn't get the coupon code for the pre-order. I got my Zoltar for $80, which some in the community still said was too high of a price for this. But having it in my hand now, I think I got a HUGE bargain! I think people are going to be kicking themselves with the new price hike New Wave Toys will now be selling these when orders go live. I think the price is now going to be double or almost that. I think New Wave Toys thinks they might have priced these too low from the start. I'm not complaining and I hope they don't just keep raising prices arbitrarily. I don't think they will now that they're working with Glen. I hope they stay consumer forward.
New Wave Toys Zoltar is quality, but like you, I'm disappointed at all the dust that is on the inside windows. Hopefully New Wave Toys can figure out what happened, so if they attempt something like this again, like a claw machine, or coin pusher, or whatnot, it won't happen again.
Another win for New Wave Toys and another showpiece for VideoGameVegas and the Dubs!
vgv
It was almost a year and a half ago so including shipping and tax I think I was at $120 ish all in I think I'll need to find that email
PDubs,
Yeah, I'd be very surprised if you didn't apply the discount code. I just went through my past emails to confirm what I told you, and yes, using discount code FORTUNE20, I paid $80 (minus shipping, but we all have to pay that).
vgv
These were $80 with the VIP discount (their standard pre-order email discount)
That's right and with shipping and tax it was $120 ish I think for me, it was over a year ago have to dig the email receipt
I’m getting one / i like the arcade when i first saw it / this one is pretty cool / but i hope in the later future we can get a 1 to 1 of the old arcade version in this same scale with the light up red eyes / if they can’t the prototype version would be still great just add the light up red eyes New Wave / if you decide to make another / I’m sure people will buy that version to /and the one from the Big movie / Thanks
I received mine and the head is not as nice as pdubs. I think they hand picked that one for pdubs. Mine has glue residue on the head. The eyebrows are misplaced and there no forehead whatsoever. Be prepared to be disappointed since there does not appear to be any quality control in terms of Zoltan appearance. I almost want to return it. Might have to open it up to fix it and risk damaging it.
I'm sorry to hear yours had an issue with the head, I would be that upset too after a year wait. I can guarantee you nothing was hand picked for me. I've received lots of broken stuff over the years and point that out in prior reviews, etc.
Good review!!
@@tedadamgreen thanks Ted!
Do you think Arcade1up could make a bigger version?
No
@@PDubsArcadeLoft well I tried!
@@steveblersch lol 😆
Dang I wish I would have preordered it for $99. I can't do $149 because it's all plastic.
Zoltzilla 🦖
Lol
Definitely cool but not Zoltar Big accurate. I'm on the fence.
Understandable people wanted that blue unit
Got mine yesterday at the VIP price and I love it. I've always wanted one of these replicade machines, but this is my 1st.
Very nice!
💯 ❤🏁Winner
I'm digging it!
@@PDubsArcadeLoft 🇺🇸❤️🏁
make a big one 399
Would be interesting!
Nice but I pass