The Hobbit-update kit

[Chris Bardon]

FYI for anyone who has a Hobbit and isn't on the JJP group, they're releasing an update kit to address some of the issues people have been having:

Hobbit™ Pinball Update Kit - 53-005002-00

Jersey Jack Pinball announces the release of an update kit for The Hobbit pinball.



Who Needs the kit?

If your game was produced before July 15, 2016 you need the kit.


What is in the Kit?

· A full set of larger Drop target extension springs (12 - includes one extra)

· Beast Mech (Ball Trap) inserts for the Pop-Up Beast Mechanisms (set of 4 with hardware)

· A mini Post and rubber ring for the Left wire ramp

· Detailed Installation instructions



· Note: Nothing has to be returned to JJP after installing this kit



How do I get the Kit?

The Hobbit™ update kit can be requested thru the Jersey Jack Pinball Support Desk.

· From the main Jersey Jack Pinball website http://www.jerseyjackpinball.com/ click the Support Tab

· Sign-In to the Support Portal. If you don’t have an account please create one
Support Desk Link
http://support.jerseyjackpinball.com/

· Open a Ticket

o Request Type: Product Update

o Sub-Category: Hobbit™ Pinball Update Kit

· Game Serial number – make sure this is entered into the serial number field.

· Address and contact info – Please confirm the information in your profile is correct.



What is the kit for?

· The larger Drop Target springs are less prone to breaking.

· The Pop-Up Beast mech ball trap inserts will prevent balls from getting trapped under the Beast mech flaps.

· The Mini Post will prevent balls from becoming stuck at the end of the left wire ramp

Hobbit™ Pinball Left Wire Ramp on Sale!!!

For those interested in purchasing the new Hobbit™ Left Wire Ramp….it is currently on Sale for $89.99.



Item: 13-000008-01 Hobbit™ Left Wire Ramp, Chrome


Regular Price: $129.99 Sale Price: $89.99 plus shipping



To purchase the wire ramp contact the Parts Dept. at pa...@jerseyjackpinball.com, submit a request via the Support portal or call 732-364-9900 x 213



Additional Information

Additional information or questions about the update kit may be obtained thru the Support Desk portal or the JJP Support Team: 732-364-9900 x 222 or Email: Techs...@jerseyjackpinball.com



You may also view a video from Jack posted on our website regarding the Hobbit™ Pinball Update Kit:

Thank you for your support of Jersey Jack Pinball as we strive to bring you Pinball of The Future and Excellent Product Support.

Not sure what the problem with the drops is (I haven't had any problems with them yet), but I have had some stuck balls under the beast flaps. They'll ball search out, except in MB, which can be a problem, and I'm also concerned that it'll damage the flap (although it looks like they have some decent flex in them). What's interesting though is that my game was finished on July 8, and it already has the new wireform in it, which might explain why I haven't seen the same problems as others have with balls falling off the ramp into the outlane. There should still be a software fix for this, but it sounds like 1.3 is hitting this week, so we'll see what's in there.