hey! if you would like to use my TRS you would be welcome to it. my only issue would be transportation to and from the expo. do you know anyone who could transport it to and from the expo?
Ed
ps I love my ACDC!

I plan on going!

I go every year!

my stones is located in saginaw

I'm in this year, my 12 yr. old son wants to go too! I haven't been able to go in about 7 yrs. so it's about due time!
Look forward to catching up with some old 'pinhead' friends of mine and maybe meeting some new ones.

As always can't wait.

Okay....everyone has to wear a tee shirt with their Pinside name on it.

Really looking forward to it although last year's line-up was a bit weaker than in years past if I recall. The line-up advertised on the website has always been more attractive than what is actually there. (Definitely thankful though that this expo is available. Sorry to grouse.) Anyway, this leads me to a question. Unless your game is for sale, what do you possibly stand to gain by putting your machine on the floor? Perhaps, that's not the best way to say this in that everything that we do doesn't revolve around "what we have to gain" by any stretch. It just seems high risk (potentially 1000's of plays, moving damage, loss of HUO, etc.) and little reward except for perhaps showering the pinball community with your generosity and gaining favor. Maybe if you have multiple games and can wrench on your own games in the event of a malfunction, it's not a problem. But man, I can't see a scenario where I would have faith in taking my game there to be played by a ton of people I don't know.

Interested in input on this matter. Thanks.

Some people like to be part of the action, part of what helps make a show great.

If nobody brought games, well there wouldn't be a show.

Remember this isn't just Michigan Pinball Expo's show, it is your show too.

LTG : )

What Lloyd said.

We also have a roaming team of technicians to work on any games that experience issues while on the floor. We use a keyboard system that corresponds to a number on each game so we can quickly fix them if something goes wrong. We also have incentives to bring games such as cash prizes for best in show for each style game along with giving a full show pass for each game someone brings to the show. I brought my nearly mint Whitewater last year and it got almost 1250 plays over four days. It needed a quick shop job afterward but people were happy to play it and that's what made me happy.

As for the line-up, well we post what people say they are bringing but it's always subject to change, things sometimes fall through in peoples plans.

Either way, we hope to see you there!

Also, we had someone bring a HUO Medieval Madness to the show, and they also brought a HUO Addams Family the year before that. Pinballs were meant to be played.

I'll be attending again this year. Going on Thursday and staying overnight this time. There are fewer people than on the weekend, which means shorter lines. Can't wait to try out WoZ!

Just about two weeks out, our game list and speaker list is getting solidified! Python Angelo, Steve Ritchie, plus a few others we are dialing in still. Who all is coming? We've got tourney players coming from Sweden, Italy, The Netherlands, Brazil and a few other areas of the world.

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/observations-from-the-michigan-pinball-expo-2012

Recap from last year.

I'll be going this year, always a good time. I believe my kids are off of school that week, so I might take off of work on Friday and go with them to give them a better chance of playing more games.

Scott

I would even go to work Friday and take Thursday off is possible. Thursday is a dream; No waiting at all.

This is a classic case of wish I was closer.

After going to the Texas pinball festival, which was only three days, I have a major bug to want to go to more shows!!

I'm in the Pin Brawl with my brother. This will be the first tournament I've ever been in. Actually, It'll be a first for both of us. I'm a little nervous. I know I'm gonna suck! LOL

If you're gunna suck, then all the pressure is off you and you can just play relaxed

Make sure you practice up on SS & EMs for Pinbrawl.

true Law, I think I'm more nervous because I'm not sure what to expect. But I think it'll be a blast. Last year was my first time at the show and I helped setup for a few hours and met some great people. This year I couldn't help because of health reasons.

Really looking forward to playing some games I have been wanting to try! Hopefully none come home with me...

speak of the devil, Hey bro, I need to come over and practice on your games some.

No need to stress on Pinbrawl, even if you've never played in it or other tourneys before. Just straight up fun for a few hours, battling head to head against other two person teams. It does get a little heated in the A & B divisions even though it's only for glory and trophies, but don't get worked up. Just chill, play, have a good time, make new friends, and when you get settled, start talking smack!

It's too goddamn early for me in the day to even have time to be worried.

Practice? We don't need no stinking practice... See like that.
It's going to be fun. The kids are excited. I hope there is a Tron or the boy is going to be mad. That is all he has talked about from last years show.

You still have not been over to kill Drac! Come on by, anytime.

I went last year on Saturday with my wife and couldn't believe my eyes...the place was packed! I know we have a lot of pinheads here in Michigan, but what Koz and the crew have done with the show in just a few years is absolutely AMAZING! I'm looking forward to the show again this year, and so is my wife. I can't really help move a lot of games around because of my back, but if you need help in other areas you can send me a PM and let me know what day and times you need some coverage and I will be more than happy to help any way I can.

Anyone who wants to volunteer can sign up on the website here. Just select the times and dates you want to help out on.

http://www.mipinball.com/?p=721

How are the crowds on Sunday? That's the only day I can make it.

Got my tickets for Thursday night. Looking forward to meeting some Pinsiders this year.

Not too bad overall. Probably the 3rd busiest day of the event with Saturday being #1, and Friday #2.

Astro, if you are looking to pick up parts from vendors get there early Sunday. I got there last year at 10am on Sunday and they were all pretty much packing up their tables. Not that I blame them, I am sure they had long trips home or on to the next show. Lesson learned. Saved me some money I guess.

Thanks for the tip.

What vendors will be at the show that sell LEDs? Pinballlife? Cointaker?

I'm soooo happy to have Thursday and Friday off work for MPE this year!! Have my wife and daughter in the local hotel with a pool, there to keep me company when I need a break from the silver ball.

Don't forget to visit Marvin's Marvelous Mechanincal Museum if you're from out of town (like me). I'm taking the girls there on Thursday evening after dinnner and before the early premiere of Evil Dead at the Great Lakes Crossing movie theater.

http://marvin3m.com/

I can't explain how awesome this place is; a true one-of-a-kind. Not all about pinball (they have those too), but soooo many cool things to see and do. Plan at least an hour to enjoy it all.

Heard Koz interviewed on NPR this afternoon. Excitement is building for the show.

Listen to it:

http://www.michiganradio.org/post/going-full-tilt-michigan-pinball-expo

Do they have CFTBL Holos? Do they have TAF pfs?

If so, grab me one of each please!

gonna be there Friday only..

They DID have CFTBL holos there...