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- Flipcommons AI Descriptions (Manufacturer) Stern Electronics was a Chicago-based manufacturer active from 1977 to 1985, and it is entirely distinct from the [[manufacturer:id:613]] that operates today. Founded by [[person:id:502]] — who had previously run [[manufacturer:id:714]] — Stern Electronics produced a catalog of [[technology-generation:id:3]] machines during the early years of the microprocessor era, competing directly with [[manufacturer:id:86]], [[manufacturer:id:714]], and [[manufacturer:id:277]]. The company's machines were technically solid and commercially competitive, with titles like [[title:id:4493]] (1980), [[title:id:3035]] (1981), and [[title:id:1946]] (1980) earning strong operator followings. Sam's son [[person:id:193]] worked at the company during this period. When Stern Electronics ceased operations in 1985 — unable to weather the broader amusement industry downturn — it left behind a catalog that is genuinely distinct from any subsequent Stern-branded machines, and is prized accordingly by collectors who understand the difference. used
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