Pinball Expo.

[Pinfan]

Just out of curiosity, what would you guys expect to see at a Pinball Expo ?

[Ford Fairlane]

Having never been to one, i would expect to see lots of pins of course  . But i am going so i can meet the guys on the forum so we can talk sh1t and pins.

Also would expect parts sellers/restoration guys to set up stalls/demo areas  .
Dare i say brews with the boys would be the main reason i would go!!!

[felixthadog]

Basically anything to do with pinball machines, both new & old. Machines, parts, services, demos, presentations etc.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/expo

Matthew

[Strangeways]

Great Question, Marco.

First and foremost I would like to spend time meeting and chatting with fellow enthusiasts. Playing pinballs I've never seen or played would be high on my list as well - Especially if collectors brought games such as 60's EMs and System80s. Checking Gavin's Stall would be a thrill, as I could check out the handiwork of a playfield or two. If Coconut Island was onsite, I would play that for a while and talk "shop" with Nug & Nick. I'd make coffee for MarkC's Stall so he does not lose customers, and I'd check out other pinballs stalls.. The Auction would be interesting - They always are !

Best part of all would be a beer with guys on the forum 

[illawarra_steelers]

Yeah right on Nino,

Agreed - it is the people in the actual hobby I'm there for. Putting faces to names, that is what it's about.

Having a beer or 2 and just shooting the breeze with pinball dudes from all walks of life.

Had a meet at Rollerballs late last year and think in the entire time played (poorly) 2 or 3 games the entire night, was just happy to speak face to face with guys who had the same interest.

[Ric]

I am hoping for all the matters that have been expressed above, good people discussing pinball with a selection of parts and products for pinheads to blow their cash on.

However, given the history of bickering between a number of commercial interest in the Australian pinball industry (and there is no need to enunciate this beyond this statement or turn this thread in to a slanging match), I fear that these bad feelings may seep through and hope, for the sake of the attendants and the success of the expo, that it all remains cordial and focussed on pinball

[Strangeways]

I am hoping for all the matters that have been expressed above, good people discussing pinball with a selection of parts and products for pinheads to blow their cash on.

However, given the history of bickering between a number of commercial interest in the Australian pinball industry (and there is no need to enunciate this beyond this statement or turn this thread in to a slanging match), I fear that these bad feelings may seep through and hope, for the sake of the attendants and the success of the expo, that it all remains cordial and focussed on pinball

G'Day Ric.

Point taken re the Commercial aspect, but rest assured there will be no "slanging match" on this thread as is is not in the "spirit of this forum".

How about an post in the intro section ?

http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?board=2.0

[Pinball Fixers]

I'd definitely be there for the meet and greet... playing pinballs is fun, especially if it's one you've never played before, but talking "shop" with pinball enthusiasts tops my list.

[ROLLERBALL]

I know what I will see there...A bunch of 40+ yr old Nerds hunched over some pins pretending to know how to play...and if it is the sunday then same thing but most with hangovers...lol...but having heaps of fun at the same time...

[v8racefan]

I'm looking forward to playing pins that I've never played before, and also taking to other pinheads who share the same passion for pinball as I do.

Also looking forward to the trade stands/displays. An expo is needed to keep this hobby alive...

[Strangeways]

I know what I will see there...A bunch of 40+ yr old Nerds hunched over some pins pretending to know how to play...and if it is the sunday then same thing but most with hangovers...lol...but having heaps of fun at the same time...

sounds like one of your meets !

(so I'm told)   

[The pinballist formally known as Dean Morgan]

Agreed, its about the people for me.  I am really ;ooking forward to meeting you all, as we all have similar intersts and also looking forward to getting on the piss

[ajlaird]

In answer to the question:

Pinball machines to play (the more the better, and some rarer ones would be nice)
Commercial exhibitors to have a stand so that we get to know who sells what, and get to know who's who
Talks or presentations (eg restoration techniques, home-made pins, basic trouble-shooting)
Opportunities to talk to other enthusiasts
Door prizes

[pict]

In addition to the above -

Down the track it would be great if we could fly over a pinball designer from the States as a guest speaker. Imagine listening to them going through their stories about the industry and being able to pick their brains about why they set out a playfield in a particular way.

Sure it would be an expensive exercise but something I think could be achievable... I would imagine a large number of people would pay a 'premium ticket price' to listen to this speaker? 

Mark

[Strangeways]

In addition to the above -

Down the track it would be great if we could fly over a pinball designer from the States as a guest speaker. Imagine listening to them going through their stories about the industry and being able to pick their brains about why they set out a playfield in a particular way.

Sure it would be an expensive exercise but something I think could be achievable... I would imagine a large number of people would pay a 'premium ticket price' to listen to this speaker? 

Mark

Great idea !

Maybe we could get Chuck out here for the Aussie release of nucore ? Cameron Silver could pop back home for a visit as well. Now how good would that be ?