Quoted from PinballManiac40:Just stopped working on games at midnight. Trying to make Keith's 32 pins as reliable as possible for the show.
Your efforts are appreciated!
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Houston, TX
Quoted from TigerLaw:By this time next week, I’ll be on the road to Houston! (I go early and get settled in the hotel and what not)
if you get there in time, we have a tournament Wednesday night at Einstein's Arcade and Pub, and another Thursday night at the EinSteins in Katy. pm me if you need more info.
marc
Quoted from chiefbrody:if you get there in time, we have a tournament Wednesday night at Einstein's Arcade and Pub, and another Thursday night at the EinSteins in Katy. pm me if you need more info.
marc
Einstein's Arcade and Pub has some really nice game and is a cool place. Check it out if you have time.
Anyone know what vendors will be in Houston. I need to liquidate some funds ASAP. If not the IRS get's it.
5 days to go....Whoop Whoop.
I'm not seeing pinball part vendors on the list.
Don't forget, there is a swap meet outside in the parking lot on Saturday 8am to noon.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:I'm not seeing pinball part vendors on the list.
Don't forget, there is a swap meet outside in the parking lot on Saturday 8am to noon.
ahhhh, didnt know that.....if Friday goes as planned I will be going to bed at 4am....8am comes early...lol
Sure is a lot of info on the show website for all those who do not visit outside of Pinside. 
http://www.arcadecenter.com/index.php/swapmeet/
Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:ahhhh, didnt know that.....if Friday goes as planned I will be going to bed at 4am....8am comes early...lol
You should pace yourself since you can also stay up late Saturday night!
Quoted from PinballManiac40:You should pace yourself since you can also stay up late Saturday night!
go hard or go home...lol
Quoted from kciaccio:You can walk freely drinking a beer at HAAG.
2018 the hotel had an issue with that because they were selling alcohol. I didnt get a chnace to go in 2019 since we just opened the arcade a few months earlier.
Quoted from Blindseer:2018 the hotel had an issue with that because they were selling alcohol. I didnt get a chnace to go in 2019 since we just opened the arcade a few months earlier.
Ah, I would go up to my room and put a beer in a koozie and nobody messed with me in the expo drinking it in 2019..
I imagine if you walked around with half a case in your hand maybe they would say something..lol
The Thai and Italian places next door are good. There's a Mexican place, too, something about empanadas, but I haven't tried them. Rio Ranch is a block or so, more up$cale.
Quoted from Nevus:Any good places to eat close by the hotel?
There's a Pappasitos, a Chuys, and an El Tiempo all within a few miles.
Quoted from Travahontas:There's a Pappasitos, a Chuys, and an El Tiempo all within a few miles.
Pappasitos all the way, hands down.
Who want to go eat there with ol davey and me??
Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:Pappasitos all the way, hands down.
So you have 1 to 2 hours to wait just to get seated?
Quoted from kciaccio:I tried Titan Pinball and they are not going this year either...
Any other venders going?
I'm going to the show - but only as an attendee. Not bringing product because; well as it's been said; this is a party show... and I want to party safely.
No fun being tied to a booth.
Quoted from kciaccio:2019 they shut down the convention part by 11...
Not true at all.
I think it goes until like 2am.
TPF usually closes on Saturday night at ?midnight? to give the exhibitors who bring games their own time with the machines. For ?2hrs? or is it 1. I forget with my old man memory. Wanna party until 2am? bring a game.
Quoted from Zitt:Not true at all.
I think it goes until like 2am.
TPF usually closes on Saturday night at ?midnight? to give the exhibitors who bring games their own time with the machines. For ?2hrs? or is it 1. I forget with my old man memory. Wanna party until 2am? bring a game.
I have not been to it. It was just feedback a couple guys told me that go to it while I was at the 2019 Houston Expo.
Quoted from mikeflan:I'll be bringing my STTNG if there are any Star Trek fans out there.
Big fan!!!!
Quoted from PinballManiac40:So you have 1 to 2 hours to wait just to get seated?
Who knows.....I will sit at the bar and drink and eat. or we have some drinks and wait 1 hour....
Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:Who knows.....I will sit at the bar and drink and eat. or we have some drinks and wait 1 hour....
Only if you go at peak times. There are so many good places to go I seldom wait anymore.
Quoted from Pickle:Only if you go at peak times. There are so many good places to go I seldom wait anymore.
We should do a dinner somewhere....wanna do it??
We can do that….just have to decide if we want organize a large group or a small group…kind of gets hard to organize a large group as peoples schedules don’t always line up. What day are you coming in?
My Friday night is shot….wife bought tickets to Ron White over a year ago and was canceled because of Covid and new date is finally this Friday. Will hit the show after.
Looking forward to seeing everyone….it’s been too long!
Quoted from Pickle:We can do that….just have to decide if we want organize a large group or a small group…kind of gets hard to organize a large group as peoples schedules don’t always line up. What day are you coming in?
My Friday night is shot….wife bought tickets to Ron White over a year ago and was canceled because of Covid and new date is finally this Friday. Will hit the show after.
Looking forward to seeing everyone….it’s been too long!
small group of 4-6 be fun.
I grew up near you in Clear Lake...small world.
Ronnie White is a texas boy...lol
Anyone interested in a JJP Dialed in standard edition? If there is any interest I can bring to swap meet. I'm asking 7k. If I'm not allowed to post a for sale post within a forum let me know and I will remove.
I don't see the swap meet being an ideal place for sale of a working game. Project games are more suited for the swap meet.
Why not put the Dialed In in the free play area and get a free weekend pass? Today is the last day to sign up games.
There is only a small group of people who will even see this thread as it is.
Impulse buyers will be in the free play area.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:I don't see the swap meet being an ideal place for sale of a working game. Project games are more suited for the swap meet.
Why not put the Dialed In in the free play area and get a free weekend pass? Today is the lastI don't see the swap meet being an ideal place for sale of a working game. Project games are more suited for the swap meet.
Why not put the Dialed In in the free play area and get a free weekend pass? Today is the last day to sign up games.
There is only a small group of people who will even see this thread as it is.
Impulse buyers will be in the free play area.
Not sure how the freeplay area works. I'm open to it. I would just need a dolly and help setting up...jjps are heavy
Quoted from Mcgringoloco:Not sure how the freeplay area works. I'm open to it. I would just need a dolly and help setting up...jjps are heavy
People (I) would love to have a Dialed In to check out!
Here's the page with info on bringing your game: http://www.arcadecenter.com/index.php/games/
Quoted from Mcgringoloco:Not sure how the freeplay area works. I'm open to it. I would just need a dolly and help setting up...jjps are heavy
The entire EXPO is free play and plenty of help unloading at expo. Only a limited area of games for tournaments not open to everybody not in the tournament.
Quoted from Travahontas:People (I) would love to have a Dialed In to check out!
Here's the page with info on bringing your game: http://www.arcadecenter.com/index.php/games/
It's on the list of free play games now... I will see how this goes... if anyone can help me unload the game and possibly set it up it'll be appreciated. Not sure how busy or crowded the dock is Thursday after 5. If no help I can probably get some help.
Quoted from Mcgringoloco:It's on the list of free play games now... I will see how this goes... if anyone can help me unload the game and possibly set it up it'll be appreciated. Not sure how busy or crowded the dock is Thursday after 5. If no help I can probably get some help.
I can def help you. I will be up there Thursday dropping off and setting up games. Ton of people willing to help their fellow arcade peeps! Send me a message and I can give you my contact info so you can let me know when you arrive. Dialed In will be a fantastic game to have on the floor.
Quoted from HookedonPinonics:I can def help you. I will be up there Thursday dropping off and setting up games. Ton of people willing to help their fellow arcade peeps! Send me a message and I can give you my contact info so you can let me know when you arrive. Dialed In will be a fantastic game to have on the floor.
Thany you,, Sent you a message, if this goes smooth I could bring more games next year.
Given proximity to the expo, I'm not going to officially announce the following exclusive product until Sunday night as I have a Pinball Show in Houston TX this coming weekend. I don't want a bunch of people ordering product until I have a chance to actually pack them. That said; if someone wanted order a few for delivery at the show... you can send me a PM so we can discuss. You can order from the site at any point. Just keep in mind that I may not be able to ship until Monday - best case.
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/body-p-9.html
LollyPop Early Solid State Pop Bumper Bodies
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/bumper-p-14.html
LollyPop Early Solid State Pop Bumper Caps
Teal colors have been added to the bases and skirts:
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/bumper-base-p-10.html
http://pinball-mods.com/oscom/bumper-skirt-p-43.html
Any show orders would need to "approved" via PM and paid for BY noon on Thursday. No exceptions.
There is no "ship to show" option on our site; so you HAVE TO PM ME by noon for me to know your order is a show delivery.
Quoted from Mcgringoloco:if this goes smooth I could bring more games next year.
Now THAT'S what I like to hear!!
Are there new show hours this year?!?
They now have a 10-2pm listing for Sunday.
We never stayed until 2pm at the show. It was always "done" Saturday night and only loadout occurred on Sunday. We were always on the road by 10:30/11am on Sunday.
I can't stay until 2pm on Sunday and neither can my game. I expect to be back in Austin by 2pm. 
Answered my own question - 2019:
Day 3 - 2019
So; yeah ... umm. Why the change?
I'm going to need to figure out how to breakdown and vacate before the show opens on Sunday?
Quoted from PinballManiac40:It has been advertised as 3 days for a year now.
Maybe; but as an exhibitor/game bringer... I never look at the ads or main site except to hit the hotel info.
Yeah; I'm shocked this was extended without clear emails. That said; I'm pretty sure I never get the emails anyway.
Even post#1 has no clear indication the game room is open on Sunday. Says vendor and exhibitors... not the game room.
OR that there are new hours.
Feel like this was "Sprung" on us without any clear discussion or input.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Load in starts in 4 hrs. It will be a colorful show.
send us some pics...we are so ready for a show.....
Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:send us some pics...we are so ready for a show.....
Alien is locked and loaded..
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Hell Yes.....should I bring my pinstadiums to play with ??? they are just sitting in a box.
Quoted from Royale-W-Cheese:Hell Yes.....should I bring my pinstadiums to play with ??? they are just sitting in a box.
Mine are already on..
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VIP spot.....nicely done.
Beacons and a lighted apron coming soon.. hehe
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