Inside the VUK scoop opening on Transformers, Stern attempted to protect the exposed wood edge with a metal bracket. While it’s successful in protecting the wood, it results in other problems — clean shots to the scoop have a tendency to hit the bracket and reject straight back out, while imperfect shots ricochet off the bracket and rattle around inside the scoop and even hit the VUK habitrail. The rejects adversely affect gameplay & scoring, and all this metal-on-metal contact will quickly damage & wear out the pinballs. Not to mention it’s obnoxiously noisy and disrupts the flow!

To solve this problem, Rocket City Pinball presents the Scoop Anti-Reject Device! 3D printed from TPU, this soft but durable material provides a cushioned backstop inside the scoop, absorbing the impact as the ball rockets into the scoop. The Device’s unique design helps corral and redirect the ball downward into the scoop where it belongs. The TPU’s silver color helps the Device blend into the area, so you won’t even notice it’s there!

Video demonstrating the original rejects & rattles, the improved performance with the Device, and installation instructions is included below. Check your volume before you play the video, the initial reject demonstration is clanky and loud, sorry!