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Title: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 11, 2011, 07:45:12 PM
EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + 3 X TROPHY'S. SAT 1ST OCTOBER ! 5PM ONWARDS.

On Saturday, the 1st of October at 5pm onwards, we are having a Pinball Competition with a large Trophy being offered up for first place, as well as a trophy for second and third place. The engraving and extras will be added to the trophy's over the next few days before the competition.  ^^^ (photos all below).
* I purchased the trophy's today and the First place trophy has been customised for a Pinball Comp with Flippers and Balls being added to it. It will look great on any members side board or a nice addition to your games room. * The only challenge is to win the competition.   *%*  (any member from anywhere is welcome to come n meet some other members)

There will probably be a good 12 or more members so u have a great chance of being crowned the COMPETITION WINNER.
They will look even better with the Engraving being done shortly).

This gives everyone apx 4 weeks notice. I have already had 6 or more members confirm they are definately attending after our last successful pinball meet.
There will be plenty of Bourban and Beer, as well as a BBQ with Steak, Snags and King Prawns. I will provide everything ! Just bring yourself.You are welcome to bring any friends. The wife n kids are also welcome.  ^^^

There will be 25 or more DMD machines to play. I will list the games on the next post with some photos, with the trophy etc.

If you would like to attend, just PM me or add a post. 5pm onwards. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + 3 XTROPHY'S. SAT'DAY 1ST OCTOBER.  ^^^ ^^^ ^^^  
Address is 30 Nightjar Drive, UPPER COOMERA  0755 294 610 or 0415 280 910 or 0406 077 818.
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: Retropin on September 11, 2011, 07:48:03 PM
Oh boy.. a trophy with my name on it!

See you there.. ^^^
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: swinks on September 11, 2011, 07:57:50 PM
Would love to come, even willing to fly up from Newie but already going away that weekend so not this time unfortunately, I will be watching for another event if you host another.

Though very generous to host, have fun and make sure to post some photos of the night.
Title: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 11, 2011, 08:05:53 PM
Will do Photos for sure this time.  ^^^

If anyone wants to catch a cheap Jetstar flight up etc, I can pick u up from the Gold Coast or Brisy Airport and provide u with accomodation.
I know the Brisy and Gold Coast guys would love to meet some members from other areas. Given its 4 weeks away, booking a cheap flight now will be a way to save heaps of money and grab a return flight for nicks.  *%*
AND THE MEET IS 1000 PERCENT HAPPENING NO MATTER WHAT. SOMEONE NEEDS TO COME N WIN THESE 3 X TROPHY'S. $#$

PINBALL GAMES TO PLAY ON THE NIGHT WILL MOST LIKELY BE -

Batman Forever (Sega, 1995)
Black Knight 2000 (WMS, 1989)
Bugs Bunny Birthday Bash (Bally 1991)
Dirty Harry (WMS, 1995)
Fish Tales (WMS, 1992)
Freddy: A Nightmare On Elm Street (GTB, 1994)
Godzilla (Sega, 1998)
Independence Day (Sega, 1996)
Jurassic Park, The Lost World (Sega, 1997)
Last Action Hero x 2 (DE, 1993)
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Sega, 1995)
Popeye Saves The Earth (Bally, 1994)
Revenge From Mars (Bally, 1999)
Space Jam (Sega, 1996)
Star Trek 25th Anniversary x 2 (DE, 1991)
Star Trek: The Next Generation x 2 (WMS, 1993)
Star Wars Episode I (WMS, 1999)
Star Wars Trilogy (Sega, 1997)
Starship Troopers (Sega, 1997)
Tales From The Crypt (DE, 1993)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (DE, 1991)
The X Files (Sega, 1997)
Twilight Zone (Bally, 1993)
Twister (Sega, 1996)
Viper Night Drivin' (Sega, 1998)
Waterworld (GTB, 1995)
WWF Royal Rumble (DE, 1994)
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: Steevsee on September 11, 2011, 08:23:42 PM
Sounds awesome. 

Will be there for sure.  *%*

 Thanks Brett ^^^ ^^^
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: v8racefan on September 11, 2011, 08:31:29 PM
+ 1 Count me in mate!

Bretts joint is only 10mins from my place so no excuses from me.

Plus the fact that Brett & Sooze are great hosts  $#$
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: wizo on September 11, 2011, 09:01:18 PM
We'll definitly be there mate!!!  &&
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: Cow Corner on September 12, 2011, 08:16:34 AM
I would love to attend but I will be in Sydney that week-end for the NRL grand final.
Good idea to have a local comp. Best of luck to all players and top work Brett for your hospitallity , should be a fun nght....have a blast guys, I know I wil be. %$%
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: beaky on September 12, 2011, 10:24:30 AM
I will be there for sure, have to be there to pick up my trophy  &&
Title: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 12, 2011, 01:02:06 PM
UPDATE.    

EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
There are now 3 x Trophies to win. The largest trophy being 1st Place, and a Trophy for second & 3rd place is now also up for grabs.  $#$
The pictures show the trophys without the engraving etc, but that will be done over the next few days.  ^^^
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: v8racefan on September 12, 2011, 01:25:26 PM
I will be there for sure, have to be there to pick up my trophy  &&

Hey andrew you're not allowed to play in the comp on BK2000  *.* only joking mate
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: Retropin on September 12, 2011, 01:56:57 PM
I will be there for sure, have to be there to pick up my trophy  &&

Hey andrew you're not allowed to play in the comp on BK2000  *.* only joking mate


No i agree... ban him
Title: Re: EVERYONE WELCOME. PINBALL COMP + TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER !
Post by: Steve2010 on September 12, 2011, 02:09:51 PM
Good on ya Brett, very generous, and great to see.  Looking forward to the pics and hope all enjoy!
Title: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 12, 2011, 02:41:27 PM
I will be there for sure, have to be there to pick up my trophy  &&

Hey andrew you're not allowed to play in the comp on BK2000  *.* only joking mate

I decided everyones highest n lowest score can be deducted so no-one has an advantage.  *)*  I will not include myself for a trophy, as only "everyone else" but me can win one of the 3 x trophys. That way, my home advantage will be neutralised. I will still play in the comp, but my scores wont count.  ^^^ I will just win the bourban competition.  **) and still try n kick some butt.  ^^^ I have invited 4 x blokes called Jim, theres a photo of my mates Jimmy below.  *)* *)* *)*
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: v8racefan on September 12, 2011, 04:40:50 PM
Awesome trophies mate  #*#

I'm hoping I win one??????  :D
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Retropin on September 12, 2011, 05:03:40 PM
 
^%^WOW!!!!!^%^
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: punter on September 12, 2011, 05:54:26 PM
Bloody hell,i am tempted to hop on a plane and come up just to give myself a chance to win that first place trophy,all the prizes are very good,well done Brett  @@*.
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: GORGAR 1 on September 12, 2011, 06:44:01 PM
Awesome stuff well done orginising the comp-I fly out of the Brisbane that day so can't make it I will next time..

Peter
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: pinmadd on September 12, 2011, 07:19:01 PM
 !!!   Just bad timing,  Have a blast guy's   ^^^
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: deadlydave on September 12, 2011, 10:49:54 PM
Looking forward to meeting you all, well done Brett on getting it all organized  @@*
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Retropin on September 12, 2011, 10:54:37 PM
This is getting good.

Roll on Oct 1!!!
Title: PIN COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 13, 2011, 10:09:29 AM
Ohhhh, I forgot to add. If u win the trophy, you win the bottle pictured next to it ! Prizes first, second n third carry a friend called Jimmy.  $#$

Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: swinks on September 13, 2011, 04:23:47 PM
All you need is a PINBALL CHUM"PIN" T-SHIRT for the lowest score - like on The Block.

Man your going all out Brett, have fun, so jealous to be missing out on the fun.

Look forward to hearing about the night and seeing photos.

ps Can see the trophies on your last post - awesome.
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: v8racefan on September 13, 2011, 06:39:18 PM
This Aussie Pinball PARTY will rock, how aswesome are the great trophies/prizes

Hey Brett any ideas on how you're going to run the pinball comp?
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 13, 2011, 06:47:07 PM
Yes. I have a few surprises for everyone that plays in the comp.   *%* *%*

I have come up with a few ideas to make it fast n furious, with a few ideas from left field to make the night memorable.  $#$

It certainly will make it fun. The noise from 25 machines all running at once will be a blast.   *)* *)* *)*
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Ant68 on September 13, 2011, 10:26:11 PM
Starting to shape up to be an awesome night Brett  , best of luck with it mate 
I'll be there for the next one  :D.
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 21, 2011, 06:24:45 PM
Today, a few bits n pieces came in to finish off the trophys for the Pinball Competition. (photos listed below)

In the mail arrived the Gold Plaques for the 1st Place Trophy and the Round Emblems for the 2nd and 3rd place trophies. The gold plaques for 2nd and 3rd place are on their way.

EXCITING INTRODUCTION !
Also, with Nick and Nino's permission, I have had some trial Aussie Pinball Beenies made up specially to give to AP members (teaser photo below).

I will get the final approval on them over the next day or two by Nick/Nino so I may organise to do an independant post on these Aussie Pinball Beenies so I can give a few out at the Pinball Competition to winners, as well as post them out to all the regular AP members and Moderators. I imported the Beenies in relative bulk from Overseas and had them Embroided locally following the AP Website Font from the front page. It wasnt a cheap exercise to get a top quality stretchy beenie which would also hold top class Embroidery.

I will post some more updates for the pinball Competition over the next week or so before the big day on the 1st October.

Thanks for reading.  ^^^
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: pinballheaven on September 21, 2011, 06:47:36 PM
Brett,

It just keeps getting better!!!! You certainly don't do anything by the cheap easy way!!

Great work, wish I could make it  ^.^

Jeff
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Steevsee on September 25, 2011, 08:31:32 PM
Getting closer now. Can't wait. #*# #*#

Just booked our accomodation for the night.

Should be a fantastic pinball event. ^^^ ^^^
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: pinball god on September 25, 2011, 09:15:14 PM
Just saw this thread. Damn had I known I would have been there. I could have won in the crippled category %.%

Looks like it's gonna be a great event. Well done
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 25, 2011, 09:56:16 PM
Just a quick update. (if u are coming and want to bring any extra friends or family the answer is a BIG YES, all welcome)

ALL is proceeding well for this Saturday evening coming. Pinball Party starts at 5pm and goes til the last man or woman is standing. Comp probably starts apx 6.30pm ish. AND the comp will probably last a few hours, or even quicker depending on how quick you play the nominated games in the competition. You dont have to play in the comp either, and can just play machines at your leisure, enjoy a drink and chat to new people who u will meet etc or catch up with the mates u know.  ^^^
(I know if u say 5pm start, people get there at 6pm etc, so hence the 5pm start which is fine for anyone to come early at 5pm or 6pm onwards or later).

I have had a few new members/new enquiries for people over the last few days, AND EVERYONE AND ANYONE IS WELCOME. You dont have to be a AP member to come.
I even had a few enquiries from the other forum and anyone who enjoys pinball can just turn up no problems.

There will be plenty of Steak, Snags n King Prawns on the BBQ. All soft drink will be catered for with nibblys etc etc. Just bring ya self and any grog you wish to enjoy !
The address again is 30 Nightjar Drive, UPPER COOMERA  mobile 0415 280 910 or 0755 294 610.

A few people have told me that they are definately taking the 1st prize trophy home, so it shld be a fun night for all. There shld be 25 pinballs to play


Batman Forever (Sega, 1995)
Black Knight 2000 (WMS, 1989)
Bugs Bunny Birthday Bash (Bally 1991)
Dirty Harry (WMS, 1995)
Fish Tales (WMS, 1992)
Freddy: A Nightmare On Elm Street (GTB, 1994)
Godzilla (Sega, 1998)
Independence Day (Sega, 1996)
Jurassic Park, The Lost World (Sega, 1997)
Last Action Hero x 2 (DE, 1993)
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Sega, 1995)
Popeye Saves The Earth (Bally, 1994)
Revenge From Mars (Bally, 1999)
Space Jam (Sega, 1996)
Star Trek 25th Anniversary x 2 (DE, 1991)
Star Trek: The Next Generation x 2 (WMS, 1993)
Star Wars Episode I (WMS, 1999)
Star Wars Trilogy (Sega, 1997)
Starship Troopers (Sega, 1997)
Tales From The Crypt (DE, 1993)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (DE, 1991)
The X Files (Sega, 1997)
Twilight Zone (Bally, 1993)
Twister (Sega, 1996)
Viper Night Drivin' (Sega, 1998)
Waterworld (GTB, 1995)
WWF Royal Rumble (DE, 1994)
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on September 26, 2011, 01:55:52 AM
Another surprise I have for members etc coming to the party will be the new and exclusive AUSSIE PINBALL BEENIES I have had made.   ^^^ ^^^
 
We have settled on Red Beenies or Black Beenies with the embroidery for the future productions. I had a trial batch of different colours made which all look great, but the future production run will be black or red as below. A big thankyou to Nino (Strangeways) and Nick (Pinnies4me) for allowing and collaborating with me on these beenies for the use of members. When its cold, what else would you want to wear to the shed except a AP Beenie.  ^^^ ^^^ ^^^

There are only apx 10 Blue or 10 grey which I will hand out to get rid of these trial colours. The company originally short shipped the reds n blacks but sent the other colours instead.

**These AP Beenies will be available shortly to all Aussie Pinball members. A special Beenie post will be set up and if u want one, send me a PM on that post, or just add your name over there.  ^^^
Anyway, something else fun for the Pinball Party. Link below for the AP Beenie Post.  ^^^


http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=7194.msg95107#msg95107
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: wizo on September 26, 2011, 02:58:25 PM
leave the key under the mat mate ill have to come at about 5am for a good solid 12 hours of practice in  &&
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 01, 2011, 02:34:43 AM
Party is tomorrow night and i am looking forward to meeting some new members and having some games of Pinball with some nice people.

A big thanks to everyone who has wished me well with the party/meet. Will share some pics after the party for those interested.
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: swinks on October 01, 2011, 06:38:12 AM
Have a good night everyone that is going.
Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 03:15:46 AM
I have added apx 20 photos of the pinball comp/meet we had tonight.  ^^^

First of all, I would like to say a massive THANKYOU to all the TERRIFFIC people who were able to come tonight.  $#$

 I got to meet about 20 plus NEW people I havent met before tonight and it was an absolute honour having so many people turn up. I counted apx 22 adults, apx 12 teenagers, and apx 12 or more younger kids at the half way mark. Probably 90 percent of people were able to stay to the very end of the night when the WINNERS of the Pinball Comp were announced. So we had a full house with around 40 plus people with the pinball meet at full swing !  A huge success.  ^^^

I started taking photos about 20 percent of the way into the night, and probably only took a quarter of the photos I shld have taken but I was flat out trying to look after all the guests, cook a BBQ, organise drinks and help people with info about machines etc etc plus 10 other things. I was as busy as an Octopus with 20 arms. But it was great.

Beaky(Andy) was my ever terriffic pinball tech all night, making sure all machines were running flatout, and helping with any stuck balls etc, whilst enjoying quite a few bourbans, playing in the comp and meeting all the great people. Andy is a true champion and the best mate u could ever hope for. My good friend Martyn was also a great help, who is always A top mate. Another top friend Leon(V8racefan) was also alot of fun, and was flatout enjoying the night and the pinnys. I know I cant mention everyone, but it was good to have old n new friends all meet and talk etc.

I was lucky tonight to have met some other members for the first time. Deadly Dave, Red Scorpion [pete and his teenage son), Steevesee-Steve and his great family (Wizo) and his family, and I know I am definately forgetting people cause I didnt take enough photos.  @.@ But i think i met 4 or 5 new AP members, well new to my house anyway, with most being on the AP forum for some time. Some post more than others etc, but great to meet new AP members.  ^^^
Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 03:26:08 AM
photos above. more photos below.

Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 03:29:09 AM
photos above and more photos below.
Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 03:32:41 AM
photos above and more photos below.
Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 03:37:27 AM
photos above and more photos below
Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 03:50:26 AM
photos above and more photos below.  ^^^

I sort of took photos of the very start of the night, and photos of the very end, and forgot to take a whack of photos right in the middle when there were a whack of people, probably spiking at around 40 with all the kids n adults added in, but I was busy trying to be a good host, so the middle photos were a little lacking I am sorry to say.  @.@  %.% %.% I didnt take photos of half the folks but it was Busy ! Everything was running at 100 mile an hour.

But all the folks who were here will definately remember the night as being flat out and as busy as central station once all the machines were all being played at once and the noise of close to 30 or more pinnys ALL raging along at once was excellent to say the least. The words "jam packed arcade" would be a fair assessment. It was LOUD but fun and exciting at the same time. I reckon almost EVERY adult played almost every machine, which is a real buzz to watch.

We all played flat out for a few hours, with the night starting at 5pm, the BBQ food was served around 7.30/8 pm, and after the food, the Pinball Comp began.
I didnt really take photos of people during the comp because someone with a camera flashing in ya eyes is not a great way to get the best out of every ball, with every point counting to your winning position.  

TROPHY WINNERS and photos here ! I will add some commentary of the Pinball comp a little further down the post !  ^^^
Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 04:02:28 AM
photos above and photos below.

So we all had a BBQ dinner, then we all started playing in the pinball comp.  ^&^

 Overall, there were 18 or more people entered into the pinball comp, with three quarters of the adults having a bash, and 3 or so teenagers, plus a few of the 8 to 12 yr old kids. (next time I will do a few trophys for the kids who had a ball and really enjoyed going for high scores and writing down their best score etc, as did everyone else).

The Pinball Comp part lasted a good hour and a half ! I chose 5 x machines to play in the comp, and chose the machines from Left field so people would probably be playing these machines for the FIRST time, so no-one had an advantage. Even Beaky (Andy) has never really played these titles before, so no "home advantage" was given.
(sorry mate, I KNOW u wanted Black Knight 2000 to be in !  %.% %.%) but It was ruled out very early to make things very fair.

The 5 machines were

STAR TREK 25TH ANNIVERSARY - DATA EAST 1991
THE LOST WORLD - JURRASSIC PARK - SEGA 1996/97
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - DATA EAST 1990/91
REVENGE FROM MARS - BALLY 1999/2000
STARSHIP TROOPERS - SEGA 1996/97


Title: PHOTOS OF COMP N MEET - WITH THE 3 x TROPHYS. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ETC
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 04:15:14 AM
Photos above and below.

The comp was HOTLY contested.  I could tell by the way everyone was playing, that they wanted to take one of those trophys home !  #*# (and the grog hopefully)

I could tell within 5 minutes, that everyone was giving it their all. Everyone was handed a typed up PINBALL COMP SCORE SHEET which had their name written at the top, with the 5 x machines listed below. Everyone wrote down their best scores for each of the 5 games. I then went n checked the highest score on each machine and it tally'd with the highest score that was recoreded for each highest scoring entrant from the paperwork.  ^^^

Greg (Wizo) came fourth and was beaten only by 2 points.
Steve came 3rd and won 3rd by only 2 points.
Beaky came second and won second only by 2 points.
Pete came first and won by 2 points. (Petes 14 yr old son came 5th and beat alot of adults i might add)  ^^^ ^^^
Man, these scores were so very very close.
HOW WERE THE POINT SCORES WORKED OUT ?

I gave the highest score on a game 10 points, 2nd got 8 points, and 3rd got 6 points and so on etc. The top 6 x places earned u points. The top 4 or 5 people out of I think 16 or more players, always came in the top 4 or so positions with consistant high scores. I know some people will say other pinball tournaments are scored differently etc, but this was a very easy n fair way to do things without getting out a super computer.  %.% %.%

What got Pete over the line was consistency of being in the top 3 every game, on every title.  $#$
AGAIN A MASSIVE THANKYOU TO ALL WHO WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT.
Maybe we can have another meet in 3 or 4 months, and if it is as good as tonight was with so many people again, it would be another successful n fun Night and a dream come true. A special thankyou to all the mums who came and were so great n patient looking after all the kids and for letting all the dads play pinball. Without all our T'riffic wives, nights like this wouldnt happen. A huge thankyou ladies. *%* I handed out some more AP Benies. That was the last of the first batch of 40 plus beenies. Thats 40 beenies gone in the first 3 or so days. Hope they come in handy.  ^^^
Thanks again everyone.
regards Brett and Family.  ^^^
Title: Re: PINBALL COMP + 3 x TROPHY. SAT 1ST OCTOBER. 5PM ONWARDS. BBQ inc.
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on October 02, 2011, 05:01:30 AM
looks like a good night was had by all  #*#
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: swinks on October 02, 2011, 09:47:35 AM
Good on you Brett, sounds like everyone had fun. I would definitely be interested in the next one as have never played most of your titles.
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: pinnies4me on October 02, 2011, 09:54:08 AM
Terrific effort obviously went into the night Brett, well done, and it certainly seems to have been enjoyed by all. Thanks for the update and photos!!

 ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Strangeways on October 02, 2011, 11:12:08 AM

Well done, Brett - Great photos - thanks for sharing  ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Retropin on October 02, 2011, 11:16:30 AM
Top night Brett.. i knew it would be.. your not a man of half efforts.

Sorry i couldnt be there.. i WAS REALLY looking forward to this, but stuff came up and i couldnt attend as you know.

Good on you mate!!  Well done on a great night   ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Wotto on October 02, 2011, 11:16:46 AM
What a great looking night and so generous of you to create those EXCELLENT trophies  ^^^
Congrats for hosting a top night by the looks of it.

I didn't see that p*sshead Gavin in any of the photos  !@#

( how funny - Gav was typing his thread message as I wrote this  :lol )
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Post by: goodolddays on October 02, 2011, 11:21:54 AM
Good on you Brett . Sounds like it was a blast  ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Steevsee on October 02, 2011, 12:00:52 PM
What a great night!
Was nice to meet everyone and I was totally wrapped to take out 3rd place in the comp. #*#

Got to  play a heap of machines that I had not played before.

BIG Thankyou to Brett and Sue for hosting this meet.

Can't wait for the next one. ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: deadlydave on October 02, 2011, 12:22:09 PM
Great too meet you and your family Brett, thanks again for putting on a great do, enjoyed playing all your machines, most of which I've never played before, Sophie had a great night as well.
Cheers
Dave

Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Retropin on October 02, 2011, 12:25:54 PM
What a great looking night and so generous of you to create those EXCELLENT trophies  ^^^
Congrats for hosting a top night by the looks of it.

I didn't see that p*sshead Gavin in any of the photos  !@#

( how funny - Gav was typing his thread message as I wrote this  :lol )



There was only so much Bourbon to go round Wotto.... i did the right thing and saved it for the others.
Guess that makes me a bloody top bloke eh?
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: millsy on October 02, 2011, 12:55:17 PM
Looks like an enjoyable night by all.
Good on you for opening your home for everyone.  @@*
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: beaky on October 02, 2011, 02:32:49 PM
It was a great night.
Thanks Brett and Susie.
Here are are a few more photos.
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Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 02, 2011, 02:33:44 PM
Thanks guys. Hope the photos were alright. I shld have taken alot more during the middle of the action and captured everyone but time just flew so fast.

One thing i completely stuffed up on was not being able to peel n clean 7 kg's of King Prawns in time during the arvo just after I picked them up fresh (more like Monster Prawns cause they are as big as my hand - photo below !)  So unfortunately, "someone" has to now eat 7 kg's of these little fellas today !  @.@ @.@ @.@

Looks like my brother and my neighbours are in for a treat.  %.% Next time, I will spend the few hours peeling these suckers in time. Thankfully there was plenty of steaks n snags and all the other stuff to keep everyone happy.

See how small the prawns are in QLD, tiny.  %.%  

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Post by: beaky on October 02, 2011, 02:34:19 PM
and another one
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Post by: Bayview on October 02, 2011, 07:07:02 PM
Top effort Brett, well done. Looks like the night was huge success. Wish I lived closer to the Gold Coast mate,
 as I too could have been able to enjoy your classic hospitality. All those pinnys in 1 house, amazing. @@*
 ^^^ ^^^
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Post by: v8racefan on October 02, 2011, 08:53:13 PM
Another top pinball party Brett & Sooze, it was great to meet some new & old members

Has to be the best pinball party you've hosted this, thanks again I had a blast  $#$

 
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: GORGAR 1 on October 02, 2011, 10:16:12 PM
Well done on a great event looks like you all had a ball what a top host,  now Brett where are you in the pics? or can someone post a pic if they have one. I wish I could have attended but I flew out that arvo but I met some nice girls in gold bikinis in cavill avenue and they even wanted a picture with me of which I oblighed &&

Peter
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Post by: redscorpion27 on October 02, 2011, 11:10:18 PM
Thankyou  to Brett and Susie it as a fantastic night.What a range of pinballs.I can only dream about having such a collection. Got to play a lot of games i have never played before.Great to meet a lot of new people.Really enjoyed the pinball comp,I think luck was on my side.I thought Andrew would win.The trophies and prizes you gave away were awesome.The food and hospitality were second to none.
Thanks again for everything
Peter and Joshua
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Post by: wizo on October 03, 2011, 11:24:16 AM
Thanks to Brett and Suzy for a fantastic night, I havent met a more welcoming and hospitable and generous guy as Brett!!!! great to meet everyone else, we had a blast playing all the machines!!!!

It was wonderful to see all the kids having a fun time!!!

 ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 03, 2011, 07:59:55 PM
Thankyou guys for the kind words. My aim with having a collection was always to share them with others and watching other people having fun is what it is all about.

The pinball designers are the ones who should be proud that they did such a great job of designing some "magic" into every machine. Whilst these various machines have passed their so called "hey day" making money onsite etc, I think if anything they are probably appreciated MORE TODAY by pinball people because we all know they are no longer made like they used to be, and I treat them and think of them like yesterdays treasure. They might be old, they might be forgotton, but they are valuable parts of history to me and many others. Just looking at them gives me a buzz.

The best thing for a pinball machine, is to get some love and games put onto it. It repays your affection with a heap of fun. Sounds like a fair deal to me.  ^^^

Thanks again for the kind words.  ^^^  

p.s - Pete (Gorgar) here is the photo u asked for. The first and last one ever of my fat head  %.%, plus my 2 x great kids. Playing pinballs keeps me from jogging.lol
I could probably lose 10kg's plus. Thats my new year resoloution. Anyway, a face behind the avatar photo etc.  ^^^  
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: GORGAR 1 on October 03, 2011, 09:38:33 PM
Thanks Brett it's good to see the face behind the avatar and i could also lose 10kg but I like eating lol so that's on the backburner lol

Peter
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Post by: ktm450 on October 04, 2011, 07:57:39 PM
Looks like a fantastic night well done   ^^^
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Post by: Cow Corner on October 04, 2011, 08:04:41 PM
Bummer I already had plans for the NRL GF in Sydney, I would have been there with bells on.
I have only been to Brett's once but it was a lot of fun and a cool variety of machines both to play and admire. Brett is a top host and I will be sure not to miss any future meets.
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Post by: Ant68 on October 05, 2011, 09:35:03 PM
Hey Brett , Sounds like you had an awesome night , well done mate your an awesome host .
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Post by: tonyt on October 05, 2011, 09:38:21 PM
Looks like it was a fantastic meet. You went to a lot of effort with the trophies as well.
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Post by: Pintoxicated on October 05, 2011, 10:34:17 PM
Congrats on what was obviously a pretty big night.  Myself and Mr Gorgar will have to see if we can make the next one.
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Post by: GORGAR 1 on October 05, 2011, 10:40:27 PM
Congrats on what was obviously a pretty big night.  Myself and Mr Gorgar will have to see if we can make the next one.

For sure Blair

Peter
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 06, 2011, 03:52:16 AM
The next one will be BIGGER & BETTER with bigger Trophies n Prizes and a even bigger Pinball Competition.  ^^^
Seeing people having such a good time playing all the different games was a huge reward for me. I will have even more machines by the next one so it can only get better.

I have been a bit outspoken on AP in the past n pissed a few people off, but it doesnt mean we cant wipe the slate clean and have a few good meets here n there to make Pinball fun. I am looking forward with a positive attitude. I will be alot more diplomatic so I dont get anyone off side. Even thickheads like me can learn from their mistakes.

The next Pinball Party and Competition will happen next year after Xmas, and I will put alot of time and effort into making it as enjoyable n fun as I can for anyone who wants to come n have some fun and meet some nice members/people. Thanks again for the nice comments.  ^^^






Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Retropin on October 07, 2011, 08:14:54 PM
I have been a bit outspoken on AP in the past n pissed a few people off, but it doesnt mean we cant wipe the slate clean and have a few good meets here n there to make Pinball fun. I am looking forward with a positive attitude. I will be alot more diplomatic so I dont get anyone off side. Even thickheads like me can learn from their mistakes.


Actually, i appreciate the splash of colour you bring mate  ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: ajlaird on October 08, 2011, 09:38:38 AM
Wow, what a meet! I was actually in Brisbane on 30th September (went to Government House to see my Dad receive his OAM) but we drove down to North Haven on the Saturday.

Congratulations are well and truly due to you for hosting such a great event. Pinball was the real winner on the night!
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Post by: ddstoys on October 08, 2011, 10:15:29 AM
Well done Brett looks like a great night had by all.    Did the same at my meet it's very hard to take photos while entertaining
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: carnut on October 21, 2011, 03:48:12 PM
i am so sorry i was unable to attend.
sounds like the event was a great success.
well done!!!
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: Caveoftreasures on October 21, 2011, 06:25:30 PM
Thanks for the kind words.  ^^^ I will have another meet sometime down the track.

It was definately fun seeing so many people playing all the machines and having a blast. Sharing pinnys is what its all about.  ^^^ ^^^
Title: Re: PHOTOS OF COMP/MEET - 3 X TROPHYS ETC- HELD 1ST OCT 2011
Post by: andtan on October 21, 2011, 11:10:02 PM
That looked like an awsome night, wished I could have come along! There were quite a few machines that I haven't even played before - I am so jealous!
Good on ya for throwing a 'do' like that, there should be more people like you. I tip my hat to you @@*