I really want to spend some quality time at Expo this year. I'd like to take a game and I'd like to meet some new pin folks. I hope it will work out that I can spend multiple days.

Is there a reason to not do it when you get there? Last year I did it when I arrived and there was no hassle. If I remember the website right I think you're right and you have to print and mail with check if you want to register early.

"Pinball, Politics, Porn" That looks like an interesting seminar.

I like how the flyer reads for the Ghostbusters design team "Zombie Eddie".

There's not a list of who's going to be there though is there?

Wow, Margaret Hudson. I was just looking up the artist of my City Slicker, Pat McMahon, and he seemed to be a frequent collaborator with Margaret.

I need to get Paul Faris and John Trudeau to sign my Vacation America.

I saw that. It makes sense if you're coming for all five days. I just went one day last year so registering when I got there worked for me.

Anybody want to carpool for Saturday only? I might be willing to head up Friday or stay till Sunday if somebody is willing? Otherwise I'm just planning to go Saturday. Pretty excited for my second Expo.

pZ06y_s-200x150.gif

Now that was quick.

Yep I'm only going Saturday but may bring my BSD to show off.

Is there a list of who's coming to the autograph session? I might bring some stuff if I know who's going to be there.

Maybe you should just hang out somewhere till it's passed. Rush hour in Chicago suuuuuuucks.

Last year at Expo. My brother and I drove separate and on the way home he decided to lead me through the scenic highway route so we could see a cool view of downtown Chicago. We were stuck in traffic for around an hour longer. It was not worth it.

If your driving from Michigan, there might be a highway that takes a wider swing around Chicago. If I remember right Expo is a little south of Chicago right?

Nice hat.

Surely someone noticed the ColorDMD in Congo. That should make Whysnow happy to see.

Be sure to take some secret pics of Stern.

Yep but that's not Sigma.

Ah...the pin from the month I was born. It was a sad month.

Lapnip says there's a donut shop across the street. I don't think SuperDawg serves breakfast.

Yeah I'm thinking I don't even need to bring my BSD.

Is the Cue Ball Wizard for sale?

Well, full disclosure, I had a little inside info that it would be there but I was looking for it in the pics.

I almost expect that flyer on the door to say No Crop Dusting.

I like Trudeau wearing the GOON shirt.

The SLE art looks textured and has a chrome finish in one of the pics. I do like seeing Batgirl on the backbox.

That is weird along with Kapow which seems to be just into licensing and maybe design.

Was that lady trying to keep you from taking pics?

Did you notice the year plaque on the SLE?

Cool. I was wondering if they would offer more info on those.

It did say The Pin on the model name we saw from the ebay ad. I can't figure out why they don't put a coin door in it and see if it works for operators. The higher priced models are for home owners anyway. They need to market more to operators and less to home owners. That's what's going to grow their customer base.

Don't forget Alien. That's my most anticipated reveal. Oh and you might as well check out CGC's new remake. Maybe they'll have the color display already installed to try to generate more excitement.

rumored to be $4k.

What is the game your shirt is on?

Did Alien have a credit dot?

Right after free play there was a period. I don't know if newer games have a credit dot anymore.

Did you get to play Dialed In labnip? Haven't heard any gameplay impressions yet.

I didn't realize it grew on trees.

Sure. Blame it on the hackers.

That's neat.

Thanks for the ColorDMD booth pic. I wanted to come meet those guys but couldn't.

I went last year for the first time and was disappointed with the game room and the lack of some games rumored to show that didn't make it.

Game room this year looked like a big success. Seems the new guy was really able to bring in some good games. Last year there were just a handful of DMDs.

Those actually sound cool. I would have loved seeing them.

Last year, I just remember there was Congo, MM, Popeye, Apollo 13, TSPP, AFM, TAF,...and that's all I can remember. The rest were early SS or EM. I love early SS and EM but it's nice to see a mix. The lines were really long on the DMDs because there were so few. The vendor room had more for sure including an IJ that didn't work and Waterworld besides the new games.

Just from the pictures it looked like the Game room had a lot better selection.

I actually don't mind that very much. You just have to look at it the right way. I'm happy for all of the games that come.

What was the deal? I went last year and they had 4 GOTs, 4 Kisses, which were their two newest games, and 2 Whoa Nellies. Did they not bring as many games?

If you check the other Expo thread where people posted their crazy picks you'll see what positives Expo has. It's in the vendor hall playing the new games, joking around with people that make pinball machines. I wish I could have been there every day after reading that thread. It looked like so much fun.

I went last year expecting something better than Louisville Arcade Expo. The game room isn't that good when compared but access to just released games and being able to meet pin makers is very cool. You just have to realize what kind of show Expo is and adjust your expectations accordingly.