This year’s the 40th anniversary of the most successful sci-fi franchise in Hollywood, Star Wars. In celebration of their Ruby Anniversary, Stern Pinball has announced that it is developing a new Star Wars pinball machine.

The new pinball machine franchises the Star Wars: New Hope, which follows the most recent franchise by Williams, the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

The table will be designed by the classic designer Steve Ritchie. In the soon-to-be released pinball machine, expect to see three editions of the table, namely: the Pro, Premium and the Limited Edition. Each table features unique artworks that depict e the scenes and themes from the original trilogy, including A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and the Return of the Jedi.

Among the features to look forward to in the 40th anniversary pinball machine are as follows:

  • Side art and front glass with images from the popular Star Wars flicks: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. E
  • A video screen where clips from the films will be shown
  • Cool art featuring the most popular Star Wars characters
  • Sculpted playfield toys

The release date is yet to be announced and is appraised by Robert Workman at Comicbook.com around  $5999 range for the limited tables.

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