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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #30 on: October 03, 2008, 01:14:38 AM »
I got the impression from Dave that he wasn't... maybe I was mistaken.

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« Reply #31 on: October 03, 2008, 09:00:52 AM »

Can't see Greg or Mark - or any of the Aussie contingent. I could be wrong though - Is that David from Bumper at one of the tables ?


That does look a LOT like Dave from Bumper... didn't think he was going this year...

That is definitely Dave  #*#

Wow, look at the size of the "giant" in the 4th photo, I wonder if he gets a sore back from playing pinnies?  :lol

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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #32 on: October 03, 2008, 12:44:15 PM »
Yep, just had it confirmed... David Stein IS at Pinball Expo... Last minute decision from what I have been told.

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« Reply #33 on: October 04, 2008, 12:17:32 PM »
Am planning my trip to US - maybe next year.

I think though that Allentown would hold more for me considering the genre of machine i tend to collect.
Expo is the biggest, but Allentown is more geared towards the restore/ rare parts and machines market.

Anyone fancy keeping me company and share a container??

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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #34 on: October 04, 2008, 01:22:29 PM »
Am planning my trip to US - maybe next year.

I think though that Allentown would hold more for me considering the genre of machine i tend to collect.
Expo is the biggest, but Allentown is more geared towards the restore/ rare parts and machines market.

Anyone fancy keeping me company and share a container??


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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #35 on: October 05, 2008, 10:51:56 AM »


guys expo is nuts

yes david here and did a talk on aussie pinball !!!!!     think it was how mass marketing sold pinballs

its been a blast 

spoke to thew whos who of pinball here   we in Australia  just so SMALL  even if you put all 3 majors in melbourne together  we dont even match up here

did the stern tour and now thats a pinball factory    the line ups  of new pins   to see them make one from start to finish   wow just blew me away

heaps of aussie here  but most of us going our own ways   yes we catch up and say hi   but so many to se e and talk too

just not enough time

have heaps of pictures   will load them soon


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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #36 on: October 05, 2008, 12:32:23 PM »

Great to hear you guys are having so much fun. I think the Stern tour would be the highlight of the trip for me, and sounds like it didn't disappoint. Keep the news coming. Can't wait to hear all the stories over a coffee soon, Mark..  #*#
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« Reply #37 on: October 05, 2008, 12:50:23 PM »

Great to hear you guys are having so much fun. I think the Stern tour would be the highlight of the trip for me, and sounds like it didn't disappoint. Keep the news coming. Can't wait to hear all the stories over a coffee soon, Mark..  #*#

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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #38 on: October 05, 2008, 01:14:56 PM »
The Stern tour would be great. Look forward to the pics ^^^

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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #39 on: October 05, 2008, 01:21:56 PM »

Mark and Greg should do an expo presentation at childs when they return !!

Greg - Where's your bloody update ?
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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #40 on: October 05, 2008, 01:57:21 PM »
Porn and Prawn night! *)*

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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #41 on: October 05, 2008, 02:04:40 PM »
Thanks for the update.

Did you do the AA post "Saw the one and only pinball factory in the world" ???  &&
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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #42 on: October 05, 2008, 02:05:50 PM »
I finally had my drink with Mark at Expo.  I found out what you guys already know, he's a great guy and I would enjoy hanging out with him more.  Unfortunately my Liver would probably file for divorce  %$%  I spent some time with another great Aussie these last couple of days, Cameron Silver.   The man has my dream job and is just a genuinely nice guy. 

I'm glad you guys started this forum otherwise I would have probably never met these guys and that would have been my loss.

I'll fill you all in on my adventures after I get some sleep and my body expels the remaining whiskey  !*!

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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #43 on: October 05, 2008, 02:11:17 PM »
Great to see some "normal" (?) Aussies are helping restore our reputation over there!
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Re: Pinball Expo 2008
« Reply #44 on: October 05, 2008, 02:18:27 PM »
Great to see some "normal" (?) Aussies are helping restore our reputation over there!

Exactly what I was thinking, Nick.

Chuck - The Aussie Delegation that are attending are definitely the "Good Guys" of the Industry / Hobby in Australia. We are very happy to have Nucore on our Forum and I'm kinda envious that you guys have had such a great time.

Nick - "Normal" = hmmm...

I have not heard of Cameron Silver - Can someone "fill me in" ?
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