1st Annual Pinball Festival - 2012 - Newcastle area

[Retropin]

Curious, what machine....?

Did you want me to pencil in a machine place for you. There will also be the option to sell there as well.

Was thinking maybe 1965 GTB Bank a Ball... its fully restored bar the balls in the backbox.. if i can get these finished in time then its a 100% restore including full Pf repaint, cab restore etc.. but game is not for sale.. play and display only

[Mr Pinbologist]

Hi Swinksey
 Its great for you guys to organize this Pin festival  Im going to do my best to get there and meet you guys

What a nice line up     I carnt Wait to play Paragon and playboy  and all the newer games 

I spoke to Mr Pinboligist and he is keen to get there as well               Howzat

Yepp, howzat & myself are keen to do a road trip & come along  we also may bring along a machine each..

My biggest trouble though would be to decide which one  Too bad Vortex doesnt exist anymore, i could've brought it along 

[PinPal]

I will be there,, can't wait for this 

[swinks]

Just a small update:

- handout booklet is coming along fine
- following sponsors are getting involved - Aussie Pinball, Hot Rodded Pins, Homepin, Flipper Rescue, Australian Pinball Restoration (so a big thanks to all these guys getting involved  )
- we are up to 50 pins with 58 max for the layout decided on
- entry is $10 per person or $20 per family
- hours are Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm
- after party on Saturday night with finger food and bar open with the pins - $10 entry and a IFPA comp being held on the Saturday night (doors open at 6.30pm)
- Charities are - SIDS and Children's Hospital
- el-timbo's posters and shirts can be pre-ordered and keep in mind only a small run this year so place a order asap. A few will be listed on ebay more for advertising than anything else.
- AMD will be bringing a AC/DC and most probably a X-Men

so would be good if you can make it there, Retropin and Homepin will be there  awesome guys, thanks for the support and all the best with business.

[Homepin]

I'm looking forward to it. I will have a display table showing most of the boards I make but won't have any for sale at the show (due space and weight constraints). If anyone wants a specific board let me know in advance and I will probably be able to squeeze one into the luggage to save you postage.

I also intend to have bumper stickers & my (infamous) "Space Invaders are Here" posters available with 50% of the proceeds to the charities chosen by the organisers and the other 50% to a charity of my choice (with the receipt posted here when I receive it).

This will be a chance to get one of these posters for the den or kids room at a bargain price and with no postage costs whilst helping charities - everyone wins  .

At this stage $15 each (even cheaper than before - they were originally $16.50 but I chucked the balance in my last container so the postage cost on these was nearly nothing ).....

[Strangeways]

Glad to be on board (Aussie Pinball and APR). I would love to attend. I'll see if time permits.

[Retropin]

Im in.. flights booked etc

[howzat]

Hi All
I tried booking at caves bch hotel but there booked out 

 The next best thing is the black Swan at Swancy    spelled wrong       .Its about 2kms away   A water front room $105.   Caves bch Hotel has a courtesy bus  to get us back  there after a few beers   

Anyone needing a room give them a go.  Im really looking fwd to this meet         Howzat

[swinks]

Hi All
I tried booking at caves bch hotel but there booked out 

 The next best thing is the black Swan at Swancy    spelled wrong       .Its about 2kms away   A water front room $105.   Caves bch Hotel has a courtesy bus  to get us back  there after a few beers   

Anyone needing a room give them a go.  Im really looking fwd to this meet         Howzat

Added bonus it is a slight down hill walk from Caves to Swansea work case. Should be a good weekend. Also remember you will have to pre buy a ticket for the Saturday night.

[swinks]

First article.

http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/7/25/3187600/pinball-fest-coming-to-newcastle-australia

The layout is finalised with capacity up to about 59, currently at around 50 machines, AMD will be there with a X-men.

[swinks]

starting to do the rounds
http://arcadeheroes.com/2012/07/25/newcastle-pinball-fest-coming-to-newcastle-australia-in-september/

[Extra Ball]

Thanks for kicking this off on AP Jady, you are a power-house of organisation. The event is coming along really well, considering we got the offer only a few weeks ago. The sponsor list is impressive, the machine line-up is excellent, and the public will be in for a treat. The Sat nite meet will be epic, and the team will be well and truly buggered after its done and dusted    Look forward to see you guys there.
Greg

P.S Jady we may have canned the finger foods, there are 2-3 eateries at the venue though.

[Replay]

       in the name of pinball

[swinks]

el_timbo has completed the poster - great work mate, thanks for your support 

[swinks]

a big thanks to el_timbo for donating his time and efforts for doing all the awesome quality artwork (posters, flyers and clothing) for Pinfest

Beautiful work just like your machines.