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- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Interactive Cabinet Expression Lighting System
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Speaker Expression Lighting System
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Mirrored Backglasses
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Cabinet Armor
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Designer Autographs
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Anti-Reflection Playfield Glass
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Shaker Motors
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Numbered Plaques
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally, the highly collectible Limited Edition model includes the updated Expression Lighting System™ and Speaker Expression Lighting System with TRANSFORMERS-themed game effects, a full-color mirrored backglass, full-color high-definition cabinet decals, exclusive custom pinball armor, a custom designer-autographed bottom arch, upgraded audio system, anti-reflection pinball playfield glass, shaker motor, a sequentially numbered plaque, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and a digital Insider Connected LE owner's badge on registration.
- By Flipcommons Catalog
- production_quantity
- 750
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally
- tag
- Tag
- Limited Edition
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
Limited to 750 games globally
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The PREM and LE columns carry identical game-feature checks; the LE differs only in its limited-edition equipment.
- variant_of
- Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (Premium) (Stern 2026)
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The LE column carries a checkmark for: Custom sculpted Grimlock Dinobot toy; Right Ramp Diverter (loads Fusion Cannon). The Grimlock sculpt has no stated motion or ball interaction, so it is a static toy.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Static Toys
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Ramp Diverters
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The LE column carries a checkmark for: Animatronic Megatron robot toy; Megatron Pinball Firing Fusion Cannon; Soundwave toy with physical Cassette Tape ball locks and ball ejection
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Animatronic Toys
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
pushes mechanical innovation to new heights with a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy with an articulated fusion cannon that rotates and fires pinballs back at players. Soundwave's cassette deck locks pinballs before launching them into high-intensity action while a custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy stands ready for battle
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Ball Cannons
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
pushes mechanical innovation to new heights with a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy with an articulated fusion cannon that rotates and fires pinballs back at players. Soundwave's cassette deck locks pinballs before launching them into high-intensity action while a custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy stands ready for battle
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Ball-Holding Toys
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
pushes mechanical innovation to new heights with a fully animatronic Megatron robot toy with an articulated fusion cannon that rotates and fires pinballs back at players. Soundwave's cassette deck locks pinballs before launching them into high-intensity action while a custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy stands ready for battle
- By Flipcommons Catalog
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Head-to-Head
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
for the first time, includes a head-to-head experience that allows two players to compete simultaneously in real time
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The LE column carries a checkmark for: 6 pinballs; Stereo sound system with 3-channel amplifier
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Balls
- Count
- 6
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Stereo Sound
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The LE column carries a checkmark for: Multifunction Action Button on lockdown bar
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Lockdown Bar Buttons
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The LE column carries a checkmark for: Custom sculpted Optimus Prime robot bash toy; Optimus Prime V.U.K. (leads to Soundwave for ball locks, starts Transformers Multiball); Energon optical spinner; Right Ramp With Laser Cut Decepticon Logo; 3 Bank Drop Targets; Complete Grimlock targets; Left Ramp With Laser Cut Autobot Logo; Bumblebee Captive Ball; Physical "Add a Ball" Ball Lock Post; 3 Flippers (2 Standard + 1 Upper Flipper); 2 Slingshots (2 Lower + 1 Upper Left); Full-spectrum RGB LED playfield arrow inserts. The slingshot row's headline count (2) and its own enumeration (2 Lower + 1 Upper Left) disagree, so slingshots carry no count; the flipper row appears twice and is counted once.
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Bash Toys
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Vertical Up-Kickers
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Multiball
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Ball Locks
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Up-Posts
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Optical Spinners
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Ramps
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- 3-Bank Drop Targets
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Targets
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Captive Ball
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Flippers
- Count
- 3
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- Slingshots
- gameplay_feature
- Gameplay feature
- RGB Playfield Inserts
- By Flipcommons Catalog
- credit
- Person
- Rob Blakeman
- Role
- Mechanics
- Kineticist — https://www.kineticist.com/news/stern-transformers-reveal
Lead Mechanical: Rob Blakeman [...] Code: Mike Kyzivat [...] Audio: Jerry Thompson [...] Lead LCD Artist: Tom Kyzivat
- credit
- Person
- Mike Kyzivat
- Role
- Software
- Kineticist — https://www.kineticist.com/news/stern-transformers-reveal
Lead Mechanical: Rob Blakeman [...] Code: Mike Kyzivat [...] Audio: Jerry Thompson [...] Lead LCD Artist: Tom Kyzivat
- credit
- Person
- Jerry Thompson
- Role
- Sound
- Kineticist — https://www.kineticist.com/news/stern-transformers-reveal
Lead Mechanical: Rob Blakeman [...] Code: Mike Kyzivat [...] Audio: Jerry Thompson [...] Lead LCD Artist: Tom Kyzivat
- credit
- Person
- Tom Kyzivat
- Role
- Dots/Animation
- Kineticist — https://www.kineticist.com/news/stern-transformers-reveal
Lead Mechanical: Rob Blakeman [...] Code: Mike Kyzivat [...] Audio: Jerry Thompson [...] Lead LCD Artist: Tom Kyzivat
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The reveal video's auto-captions misspell both names; the spellings Eismin and Gieske follow the feature matrix and the Kineticist and Arcade Heroes coverage.
- credit
- Person
- Elliot Eismin
- Role
- Design
- YouTube — YouTube #zLx93Iiy5yw
Hi, I'm Elliot Eisman, lead game designer for Transformers more than meets the eye. [...] Hi, I'm Elizabeth Geski, lead software [...] developer for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye.
Kineticist — https://www.kineticist.com/news/stern-transformers-revealDesign: Elliot Eismin [...] Lead Programmer: Elizabeth Gieske
- credit
- Person
- Elizabeth Gieske
- Role
- Software
- YouTube — YouTube #zLx93Iiy5yw
Hi, I'm Elliot Eisman, lead game designer for Transformers more than meets the eye. [...] Hi, I'm Elizabeth Geski, lead software [...] developer for Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye.
Kineticist — https://www.kineticist.com/news/stern-transformers-revealDesign: Elliot Eismin [...] Lead Programmer: Elizabeth Gieske
- By Flipcommons Catalog
The LE column carries a checkmark for: Custom animations on larger, 18.5" full HD display
- display_type
- LCD Screen
- By Flipcommons Catalog
SPIKE 3 is Stern's computerized game platform, so the solid-state generation follows.
- system
- Stern SPIKE 3
- Stern Pinball — https://wp.sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Transformers-More-Than-Meets-the-Eye-Feature-Matrix.pdf
This one-of-a-kind pinball experience is powered by Stern's next-generation technology with the new SPIKE 3 platform.
- technology_generation
- Solid State
- Stern Pinball — https://wp.sternpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Transformers-More-Than-Meets-the-Eye-Feature-Matrix.pdf
This one-of-a-kind pinball experience is powered by Stern's next-generation technology with the new SPIKE 3 platform.
- By Flipcommons Catalog
- game_format
- Pinball
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
revealed and released a new adrenaline-fueled pinball experience
- By Flipcommons Catalog
- production_status
- Produced
- Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/05/20/roll-out-for-battle-with-transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-by-stern-pinball
TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye by Stern Pinball is available now in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
Stern Pinball — https://www.sternpinball.com/2026/08/04/stern-of-the-union-address-august-2026TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets The Eye pinball machines are rolling out worldwide
- By Flipcommons Catalog
- corporate_entity
- Stern Pinball, Incorporated (1999-present)
- name
- Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye (Limited Edition)
- production_year
- 2026
- slug
- transformers-more-than-meets-the-eye-limited-edition
- status
- active
- theme
- Theme
- Licensed
- theme
- Theme
- Robots
- theme
- Theme
- Science Fiction
- theme
- Theme
- Cartoons
- theme
- Theme
- Movies
- title
- Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye