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Scared Stiff and Elvira Join Pinball FX Midnight on October 22
Zen brings Scared Stiff and Elvira and the Party Monsters to Pinball FX Midnight October 22, with same-platform access for existing Pinball FX owners.
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Cricut StickerPix Launches at $169 and $299: Which One Cuts?
Cricut StickerPix Print uses pre-cut sheets; Print + Cut makes custom outlines. Compare launch prices, material limits, and the need for separate supplies.
Stern’s D&D Topper Adds Mimic Mania at $1,799.99
Stern’s Dungeons & Dragons topper unlocks Mimic Mania and a Fighter character. Check the physical-machine fit and current back-order notice before buying.
Official Factorio Models Reach Printables: 65 Models, Two Ways to Assemble
Wube has released 15 Factorio model sets containing 65 models and 247 STL files. Choose push-fit or glue-clearance variants before printing a tabletop factory.
Snapmaker and Phaetus Introduce Liber High Flow Hotend for U1
Snapmaker introduced the U1-specific Phaetus Liber High Flow Hotend, listing $34.99 for the hotend and $119 for a bundle, with prices varying by market.
LightBurn 2.2.00 Early Access Adds True Nest and Project Tools
LightBurn 2.2 Early Access adds nesting and project tools. Its Epilog support is a Labs feature that still needs testing on the intended setup.
Procolored Announces F13X A3 DTF Printer Launch Terms
Procolored says reservations are open for its F13X A3 DTF printer, with a stated October 15 U.S. sale date and $2,999 launch price.
Arcus Introduces Monarch FB1218 UV Printer With Rotary Unit
Arcus lists the Monarch FB1218 as a UV flatbed printer with an 11.8 by 18.7 inch print area, 3.5 inch object height, and an integrated rotary unit.
Roland DG and LogoJET Announce UV Printing Partnership
Roland DG Americas and LogoJET announced a partnership that adds Roland DG UV printer options to LogoJET's direct-to-object lineup.
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xTool X1 Laser Launch Update: 55W CO₂, Hybrid Motion and October Window
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Pinball FX VR Is Scheduled for Steam Frame October 14; Quest Purchases Stay Separate
Zen’s October 13 update schedules Pinball FX VR for Steam Frame October 14. The $9.99 base package and separate Quest purchases remain the announced terms; confirm live-store availability before buying.
Judge Dredd Pinball Arrives October 22; Steam Cross-Entitlement Is Targeted
Zen schedules Judge Dredd for October 22 at $9.99 in FX or Midnight and $14.99 in VR. Its October 13 update targets Steam FX/Midnight cross-entitlement for October 22; confirm the live store before buying.
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