Why is Alice Adventures In Wonderland Pinball So Controversial?

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025

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  • @PDubsArcadeLoft
    @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +9

    Are Boobies On The Backglass really a bad thing? Let me know below and your thoughts on Alice Adventures In Wonderland Pinball!

    • @carlo1132
      @carlo1132 4 месяца назад +1

      It is good, only the woke jokes that are ruining the gaming industry and would never buy this machine are crying, f them!

    • @RichieCavsRetrocade
      @RichieCavsRetrocade 4 месяца назад +4

      Never! My 1980 Xenon pinball has boobies on the playfield! They are robot boobies, but boobies 😁

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +1

      @@RichieCavsRetrocade lol 😆 yes!

    • @iiCkabodcrane
      @iiCkabodcrane 4 месяца назад +4

      No way man! It goes back to the oldest pinball machines. I think the whole design is amazing. I wish I had a good place to put something like that. My arcade is in what used to be a garage and the floor is not level

    • @Nickdoug19
      @Nickdoug19 4 месяца назад

      Who doesn't love a nice rack to look at lol

  • @petermarasco1105
    @petermarasco1105 4 месяца назад +16

    Actually, it's refreshing to see an adult themed table - not everything should or has to be kid friendly.

  • @peteg475
    @peteg475 4 месяца назад +14

    This Neo-Puritanism has to stop. Hot chicks on your pinball machine is GOOD. It used to be part of the standard furniture of an arcade. I'm at the point now where I want to tell all the anti-fun weirdos to go stuff it.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +2

      @@peteg475 I'm all for hot chick's on a pinball

  • @johnmcclane2139
    @johnmcclane2139 4 месяца назад +4

    The sculpts in this game are better than any other. That’s the best thing going for it, no flat boring plastics. The art is fine too. People should relax.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@johnmcclane2139 Relax enjoy pinball and cool art 😎 agreed 👍

  • @ryanf4225
    @ryanf4225 4 месяца назад +5

    Unfortunately pretty ladies make other ladies jealous… so beauty gets a bad wrap. Pity

  • @ScottParisi
    @ScottParisi 4 месяца назад +3

    6:44, shout out to Todd Tuckey!
    Looking forward to seeing you next week in Schaumburg. If you're feeling social, you'll have to hang with everyone at the fireplace at night.
    Aside from this game, there will be some FunHouse remakes and likely more.
    Pro tip that will not apply because I'm leaving this post, you may be able to buy the machines used at Expo. I may make a run at FunHouse LE remake.
    Lastly, hoping to get more play time on the reimagined Eight Ball Deluxe.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +1

      @@ScottParisi awesome Scott! Look forward to meeting you!

  • @AmigaCammy
    @AmigaCammy 4 месяца назад +2

    Oh man I want this so much, it would fit perfectly between my Labyrinth and (upcoming) Avatar, another fantasy world to lose myself in! I'm so glad you and your wife remember those comics! I used to collect (and review) comics a lot back when those ones were popular so that's exactly what I thought of when I saw the artwork on this machine. I just wish they were making enough to go around! And the timing sucked, as I just put my deposit down for Avatar CE and it's going to be tough saving up to pay that off, let alone a second machine. Oh well, at least I can just wander off into the woods following a rabbit and eat some wild mushrooms to get my Wonderland fix...

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@AmigaCammy Thanks Cammy! 😊 you're getting Avatar, nice!!!! Yeah we enjoyed those comics a lot!

  • @Tim_York
    @Tim_York 4 месяца назад +2

    If that isn’t the most bad ass side art. It’s all a historic in pinball. I grew up with Bally tables in the 70’s and 80’s and there were boobs and nips. That was part of the draw for a young man. Nothing wrong with great art PDub. I’m right with you. 🖖🏼

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      Thanks Tim! Boobies on the Backglass for the Win!

  • @carlo1132
    @carlo1132 4 месяца назад +4

    THis thing looks nuts. WHen I saw the pictures I thought it looked pretty freakin sweet! This would look so nice next to your Labyrinth. I knew it would sell out.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      LOL I think it looks crazy fun - can't wait to try it at Expo.

  • @erikaspinballjourney
    @erikaspinballjourney 3 месяца назад +1

    To each their own when it comes to pinball art. I think there’s less of an issue when it comes to characters like Elvira, where her style and image have always leaned into that campy, exaggerated aesthetic. But with a character like Alice, it’s understandable for people to be a bit shocked, especially since she’s traditionally depicted as a young girl. I don’t think it’s the worst thing… but I do think elements like the tear in her dress feel unnecessary. I noticed they avoided putting that side panel in their trailer. Likely for a reason 😅
    However I recognize I’m not Dutch’s target audience, as I don’t have the funds to buy this game, and Alice in Wonderland isn’t really my thing. That said, I can understand why people aren’t fans of the art. While the artwork may be reminiscent of older pinball machines that featured more exaggerated depictions of women, most of the games mentioned in defense of this style are not from modern times (minus Elvira). I can see that Dutch Pinball was going for that retro look, but it’s just not for me.🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  3 месяца назад +1

      @@erikaspinballjourney lol that side panel does tow the line a bit with that dress tear lol 😂 - as I said in the video I wanted to hear both sides of this equation in the comments and thank you for sharing. Will I be seeing you at Expo?

    • @erikaspinballjourney
      @erikaspinballjourney 3 месяца назад

      @@PDubsArcadeLoft of course happy to share from my perspective 😊 and I will be! Just landed 🤘 see you here!

  • @johnmcgovern60
    @johnmcgovern60 4 месяца назад +2

    I love the art. I wish i could afford to buy one. It looks way cooler than I would have expected for the theme. As for the women....hell yes! I grew up in the 80's....'nuff said 😂

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@johnmcgovern60 see! You know what I'm talking about!

  • @ryrysonic9
    @ryrysonic9 2 месяца назад +1

    This one looks good! But I kinda forgot about it after the evil dead pinball machine announcement and trailer by spooky! That looks super awesome as well!

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  2 месяца назад +1

      I know, the Evil Dead one looks really good!

  • @davidh4548
    @davidh4548 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey Pdubs! Great video. Regarding the sexualized designs...seriously, this is how pin-up and pinball artwork used to be. I don't get why people are so sensitive. It's just art. Jessica Rabbit...I mean come on....this is nothing. I love it!

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  3 месяца назад

      @@davidh4548 yeah it's not like Alice is playing Patty Cake on the side of the Pinball Machine with R.K. Maroon

  • @Lithonion1
    @Lithonion1 3 месяца назад +1

    Reminds me of J Scott Campbell's art style. My wife and I collect his statue line made by Sideshow. I really like this pin a lot.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  3 месяца назад

      @@Lithonion1 I'll have to look that guy up!

  • @PinBallReviewerRepairs
    @PinBallReviewerRepairs 4 месяца назад +1

    I am hoping my custom made pinball will sell out when ever I get my machine done.
    Still have no cab done but I do have most of the boards wired up and getting more parts for the machine.
    I need to get the cab built so I can put things in the cab. xD

  • @retroreplay1980
    @retroreplay1980 4 месяца назад +2

    I love the artwork, reminds me of 1980s Gottlieb pinball artwork.

  • @iiCkabodcrane
    @iiCkabodcrane 4 месяца назад +1

    I mean, it would be better if todd mcfarland did the art, but it looks amazing to me. Maybe sometime down the line I could get one. I hope this company keeps doing this!

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +1

      Hey man long time no see hope all is well!

  • @galenrath8321
    @galenrath8321 4 месяца назад +1

    No issue with the artwork or the spin on the theme, although initially was anticipating/hoping for a Disney/classical type approach. The dancing women on my dad's 1960's Old King Cole table were more enticing than these two ladies with frowns on their faces. I was more troubled by the cat treatment on the topper as I love cats, but will live with it. I have no bias against JPOP since I only got into pinball history in the last year, his tables are beautiful ,and this is probably the last JPOP inspired table we will ever get. Order has been placed.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@galenrath8321 oh nice you got one! Congratulations!!!

  • @TheCornerCade
    @TheCornerCade 4 месяца назад +1

    THOUGHTS, FEEDBACK, AND REACTIONS! WERE GONNA SEE DUBS AT PINBALL EXPO! LETS GOOOOO!

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +1

      Lol uh oh I better bring a disguise

    • @TheCornerCade
      @TheCornerCade 4 месяца назад +1

      @@PDubsArcadeLoft 🤣🤣🤣

  • @dryker7085
    @dryker7085 3 месяца назад +1

    Looks awesome. Naysayers be damned. I'd agree, some better call outs would've helped (for the two you featured).

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  3 месяца назад

      Oh yeah there were a lot more but I didn't want to play too much and get a copyright claim on their music.

  • @jcg9998
    @jcg9998 Месяц назад

    Not controversial at all. If you are part of the collector base (20-25%) that is a tournament player and only cares about 'beating the game' then you will not be excited by 'Alice'. If you are part of the collector base that buys games for 'world under glass' and/or looks at pinball machines as art then you will love this game. The only thing controversial about the game is price. If Alice is priced in the Stern Premium/JJP LE area it's on your radar, if it's priced at Stern Pro territory then it's a must buy.

  • @Bo_Knows_Tecmo
    @Bo_Knows_Tecmo 4 месяца назад +2

    Sir mixalot said it best. Put em on da glass girl.

  • @johnmcclane2139
    @johnmcclane2139 4 месяца назад +1

    The sculpts in this game are better than any other. That’s the best thing going for it, no flat boring plastics.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@johnmcclane2139 The sculpts on Labyrinth are fantastic too

  • @tslayer2945
    @tslayer2945 4 месяца назад +1

    Looks good! Maybe see you at the Pinball Expo. Just booked it yesterday. Will probably go Saturday to Expo

  • @justwatching2302
    @justwatching2302 4 месяца назад +4

    I don’t mind sexy artwork but imo the outfit doesn’t make you think of the character. A J Scott Campbell style would have worked better imo.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      No worries man appreciate the feedback!

    • @BillsRetroGamingShow
      @BillsRetroGamingShow 4 месяца назад +2

      J Scott Cambell knows how to draw sexy women for sure! I have a signed print from him of Spider-Man and MJ (and MJ is just....wow!!!) I could see that having worked too. Some of these Pinball companies (looking at you Stern and you're X-men table...) should really consider reaching out to some of the more prominent comic artists to get them to do the art for a table, even if it's a limited edition version (although this one being only 500 made is already pretty limited)

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@BillsRetroGamingShow good info Bill!

    • @peteg475
      @peteg475 3 месяца назад +1

      @@BillsRetroGamingShow I'm partial to Mike DeBalfo, but he leans into the cheesecake even more than Campbell does. Deliberately so.

  • @jwylovesknc
    @jwylovesknc 3 месяца назад +1

    It’s definitely 👍 cool… and yeah I grew up on the Heavy Metal comics… good times

  • @kNeczpal
    @kNeczpal 4 месяца назад +2

    I think the art is fine Alice in Wonderland is also about magic 🍄 and mind altering substances just read the book. I would play this in a heartbeat.

  • @KingEdAV
    @KingEdAV 3 месяца назад +1

    Breastages is a must for all pinball machines IMO. Why you think everyone loves Elvira!!!

  • @pickafingname
    @pickafingname 3 месяца назад +1

    I spent years clamoring for this to come to fruition. And now I'm passing and it has zero to do with the art but everything to do with annoying voice call outs and quite honestly I don't see anything that justifies the asking price. IMHO the only thing awesome about this pin is in fact all the artwork (external and internal)

  • @JoeHusosky
    @JoeHusosky 4 месяца назад +3

    Love the art work, god forbid we have beautiful kick asss women. Showed my wife and she was wondering what the issue was.

  • @19kfox
    @19kfox 4 месяца назад +1

    Well helloooooo

  • @timfolly7323
    @timfolly7323 4 месяца назад +1

    “Boobies on the Backglass!” Hilarious!

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@timfolly7323 lol it's a thing, count me in

  • @charliewilson85
    @charliewilson85 3 месяца назад +1

    They don’t like the art?Then don’t buy it mofos.

  • @acem7749
    @acem7749 4 месяца назад +1

    MBGA, make boobie great again

  • @kantidinda6218
    @kantidinda6218 4 месяца назад +3

    It's not sold out but don't buy it Dubs. Its going to play terrible and it will take a year to get your game.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      Say what? I saw posts on Facebook saying it was sold out.

    • @RichieCavsRetrocade
      @RichieCavsRetrocade 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@PDubsArcadeLoftI heard they were sold out as well. There were only 3 distributors for it in the USA.

    • @kantidinda6218
      @kantidinda6218 4 месяца назад +1

      @@PDubsArcadeLoft There are people selling their deposits. Probably more available after Expo 😂

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@kantidinda6218 ohhhh well yeah I'm not going for any scalper pricing lol I'll check it out and Expo and go from there.

    • @kantidinda6218
      @kantidinda6218 4 месяца назад

      ​@@PDubsArcadeLoftNo just selling deposits at cost. Anyway, we shall see at Expo. Hope to meet you there!

  • @nellen55
    @nellen55 4 месяца назад +1

    It's not that it's too sexy. It's at the arts. Actually bad in my opinion. Doesn't look very professionally done

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад

      @@nellen55 hey no problem appreciate the opinion!

  • @joshgrube84
    @joshgrube84 4 месяца назад +1

    I think you completely missed the point. Alice is a minor in my mind and in the publics mind. Now you can say oh this is a different interpretation of that story. No, you can't. You only get one shot at a first impression. I love boobies. EHOH is amazing, but i must admit i felt a little creepy looking at this game.

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +1

      @@joshgrube84 Appreciate the discussion. I would disagree that you "can't say this is a different interpretation of that story" because that has happened so many times due to the Age of the Story over the last 100 years. Quick example Films such as "Malice in Wonderland", and "Alice in Murderland" all have an older Alice in her 20's, etc. In my opinion the Alice shown on this Pinball Artwork looks to be around 30 years old. Now, if they drew a very young looking child Alice dressed that way I think all of us would be creeped out. Again. Art is subjective and new interpretations on this original story have happened time and again in book, film, comics, video games, etc over the years and will continue to happen long after you and I are gone.

    • @joshgrube84
      @joshgrube84 4 месяца назад

      @@PDubsArcadeLoft oh yeah, definitely. I get you can say that, or whatever you want. It's just that I think that's why it's controversial. In your video or even in the comments that wasn't mentioned, it's just, oh, why don't you guys like boob's. Oh, we do, we just don't want Chris Hansen from how to catch a predator showing up in our kitchen asking questions..lol

    • @joshgrube84
      @joshgrube84 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@PDubsArcadeLoft, oh yeah, definitely. I agree you can say that. I mean, you can say whatever you want. I just mean that's why it's controversial. I don't think you mentioned that you were just like, "Why don't you guys like boob's. Oh, we do. We just don't want Chris Hansen from the TV show how to catch a predator showing up in our kitchen asking questions!

    • @PDubsArcadeLoft
      @PDubsArcadeLoft  4 месяца назад +1

      @@joshgrube84 lol agreed!!! That would be funny if Chris Hansen delivered your Alice Pinball!