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If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« on: October 01, 2014, 05:04:27 PM »
Just throwing this out there to see if it can work
If a pinball expo was in Ballarat, would you come?
If a pinball expo was in Ballarat, would you bring a machine?

My idea of an expo is for us pinball fans to celebrate pinball and to remind the public of how much fun they are
Yes, I would have some commercial stalls
But I would not want to be trying to shift containers of games. No auctions


I had a chat with a local convention center, they have a room that will easily fit 70-80 machines. And they can give me a price in a few days

I can bring a couple, but do we have many people here that can help make this happen?

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2014, 06:24:43 PM »
Ill be there... transporting a pin from QLD may be an issue, but its possible I guess and if I did it then id bring a woody down... possibly WMS ROCKET, GTB SOUTHERN BELLE or GTB ROCKET SHIP. If stalls are available then again - im interested for Flipperescue. Would also be happy to supply banners etc for the event.
Just let me know..

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2014, 06:35:10 PM »
Sounds good to me Pete I'm sure I could arrange a few of my games to make it to ballarat

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2014, 06:41:02 PM »
We could go a pin or three :)

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2014, 06:42:43 PM »
depending on the dates I would come down and could help out with hall layout drawings and could help with a booklet
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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 06:44:29 PM »
Yes I would come and I'd put my hand up to help set up leading up to an event like that.
I could handle parting with a couple of my pins for a few days.
Free pies Pete?
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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2014, 06:58:13 PM »
Yes I would come and I'd put my hand up to help set up leading up to an event like that.
I could handle parting with a couple of my pins for a few days.
Free pies Pete?
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I will have to close the shop for that week end

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2014, 06:59:58 PM »
depending on the dates I would come down and could help out with hall layout drawings and could help with a booklet

No dates. I am just bring this up as a first step to see if it has a chance of happening
but I would be looking at a weekend between April and August

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2014, 07:01:18 PM »
Ill be there... transporting a pin from QLD may be an issue, but its possible I guess and if I did it then id bring a woody down... possibly WMS ROCKET, GTB SOUTHERN BELLE or GTB ROCKET SHIP. If stalls are available then again - im interested for Flipperescue. Would also be happy to supply banners etc for the event.
Just let me know..

stalls? I'm  wanting restencil demonstrations!!

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2014, 07:28:15 PM »
It would be an open event. Everyone welcome and no "exclusivity". I would be there.

I would help in any capacity - organization, machines, stalls, handing out flyers.

I would give up as much time as needed to make this event work. First to be there and last to leave.

My only requirement will be at least 6 months advance notice to prepare games for people to play  ^&^
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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2014, 07:31:10 PM »
It would be an open event. Everyone welcome and no "exclusivity". I would be there.

I would help in any capacity - organization, machines, stalls, handing out flyers.

I would give up as much time as needed to make this event work. First to be there and last to leave.

My only requirement will be at least 6 months advance notice to prepare games for people to play  ^&^

You've also got a restencilling demonstration to do using my stencils.. ask Pete!
I suggest you do FATHOM

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2014, 07:33:23 PM »
It would be an open event. Everyone welcome and no "exclusivity". I would be there.

I would help in any capacity - organization, machines, stalls, handing out flyers.

I would give up as much time as needed to make this event work. First to be there and last to leave.

My only requirement will be at least 6 months advance notice to prepare games for people to play  ^&^

You've also got a restencilling demonstration to do using my stencils.. ask Pete!
I suggest you do FATHOM

No worries. Does the event go for a week ?  @@^
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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2014, 07:34:25 PM »
I've never been to Ballarat? If my planets align I would be keen for a visit and try and meet a few more freaks   %.%
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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2014, 07:35:56 PM »
My only requirement will be at least 6 months advance notice to prepare games for people to play  ^&^

my thoughts now are a weekend between April and August

Today I am just trying to gauge peoples interest

hell, if there is a lot of interest, the room size could be doubled

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Re: If a pinball expo was in Ballarat….
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2014, 07:37:35 PM »

You've also got a restencilling demonstration to do using my stencils.. ask Pete!
I suggest you do [strike] FATHOM [/strike] PLAYBOY