Fantastic looking magazine, the more EM information and documentation the better (IMHO). It's not a matter of if I will order but rather how many I will be ordering. I know a friend who jut bought his first two EM machines (pinball and one of those EM bowlers) and I think he would love a copy. Who else can I get them for...
Quoted from Eric_S:If you guys will be in Michigan on April 14th, I'd suggest trying to present at the Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee on April 13th. Not too far of a drive from MI.
Unfortunately, that conflicts with a tour stop we already have scheduled - a planetarium presentation! Very excited for this one and sorry that I won't be there.
http://coinopcarnival.com/appearances/
Hopefully one or both of us will be able to make it to MGC next year.
I will certainly pick up a copy as soon as I see one at my attended shows coming up.
Banning, arcade expo. 2 weeks- I understand it won't be there.
Golden state pinball festival. Spring
California extreme. Summer
I like to buy books at shows.
Books are my thing.
Best of luck now and into the future...
We will not have a presence at these shows, however, we will see what we can do about getting some books there.
I've uploaded a change to our site - though you still can't buy stuff from the shop until the 22nd, you can see all the beautiful stuff that will be available on March 22nd, including some previews of the inside of the book.
www.coinopcarnival.com/store
You may have to refresh to get the latest stuff to appear.
Quoted from Matesamo:Fantastic looking magazine, the more EM information and documentation the better (IMHO). It's not a matter of if I will order but rather how many I will be ordering. I know a friend who jut bought his first two EM machines (pinball and one of those EM bowlers) and I think he would love a copy. Who else can I get them for...
Ha-ha! Thanks, Matesamo. Now, if that sentiment spreads, we'll have a wonderful problem to work through. 
With our powers combined, we'll see if we can push this publication into reprint status. LOL
In all seriousness, we really appreciate your interest and enthusiasm.
I just wanted to make mention of some great press we've received since announcing our little publication venture and thank some folks for helping us extend our broadcast range:
Pinball News: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/03/07/coin-op-carnival/
Big thanks to Martin Ayub for maintaining such a wonderful resource for so many years. It's an honor to be mentioned on it.
This Flippin' Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-707700754/coin-op-carnival?fbclid=IwAR1MHoGCMnkurPalC3jffgiIcP3UK3dbl2HKOYJN1wJxBFNxGvUoo8ZbrPM
Thanks to Taylor Reese (and Tommy Skinner in spirit) for a great interview and breaking the news of Coin-Op Carnival on their 83rd episode.
Gaming on 10 Minutes a Week Podcast: https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-36-coin-op-carnival-superbeat-spectacular?fbclid=IwAR3rApAAnckFzRhoPIHtfOafXLHvu0kxdbXMjbb3QORCrhoBgaLOsDA7mQ8
Thanks to Don Walton Jr, former co-host of The Pinball Podcast, for chatting with us and highlighting Coin-Op Carnival on episode 36!
The Pinball Podcast: http://www.thepinballpodcast.com/2019/03/07/episode-129-we-are-idiot/?fbclid=IwAR2QfWmGxtQqlc33MFKfSRedyZkJeEC2nRRfp-tWaIYavCsJ0sjpt1lJWXo
Thank you Jeff Rivera and Jessica Lea DeNardo for the awfully kind mention of Coin-Op Carnival on Episode 129 of The Pinball Podcast (around the 48:30 mark)
We've also been seeing some nice response on our twitter account (https://twitter.com/coinopcarnival):
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...and facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/coinopcarnival/)
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We owe a huge thanks to the community for being so supportive even before our product is out of the gate. Can't thank you enough for all your interest and enthusiasm. This product couldn't be successful without you. Here's hoping we can put some faces to names on our tour!
Sincerely,
Ryan and Nick
I saw the new books at Pinball Resource this week while I was picking up my order. They look great! Heavyweight stock on the paper seems like they'll last a long time and be archival. Artwork is great! Unfortunately, Steve told me they were not allowed to go out the door until the 22nd! 
Quoted from Matesamo:Wonder how many of these will be in Secret Santa packages this year?
Time to start considering summer secret santa program??? 
I love Em's , currently only have one, but always keeping an eye out for a good EM.
Is it wrong I like the smell they have?
Can't wait to order one on the 22nd!! OR 2! Make a great gift for someone I know.
Quoted from stashyboy:I saw the new books at Pinball Resource this week while I was picking up my order.
Quoted from stashyboy:They look great! Heavyweight stock on the paper seems like they'll last a long time and be archival. Artwork is great!
Quoted from stashyboy:Unfortunately, Steve told me they were not allowed to go out the door until the 22nd!
Quoted from Matesamo:Wonder how many of these will be in Secret Santa packages this year?
Quoted from pacmanretro:Time to start considering summer secret santa program???
Quoted from girloveswaffles:Defiantly will be ordering mine on the 22nd.
Quoted from girloveswaffles:I'm also assuming you'll have them a(t) SDCC?
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:Is it wrong I like the smell they have?
Quoted from stashyboy:Brings back memories!
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:Is it wrong I like the smell they have?
NOT WRONG!
EM smells are amazing and diverse and are a time capsule of decades before us.
Just ask a bibliophile about the smell of an old book store collection...
Quoted from cait001:NOT WRONG!
EM smells are amazing and diverse and are a time capsule of decades before us.
Just ask a bibliophile about the smell of an old book store collection...
Maybe thats why. I have many rare old books.
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A return to form!
A new episode of For Amusement Only was released yesterday, discussing this very publication!
Episode 443 - Coin-Op Carnival with Ryan Claytor Recorded 3-6-19
Ryan Claytor joins me to discuss our new joint venture - Coin-Op Carnival: Electrifying Tales of Mechanical Contraptions!
Read more at http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/#LVouZcddEdIsqJQ9.99
I heard about this from the Eclectic Gamers Podcast and really enjoyed the interview with Nick. DennisK was definitely pulling his leg on a few things
Glad he got a shaker motor installed in his TNA (I think I was part of "the people" he was referencing about getting it lol). Congrats on the publication! Definitely a labor of love, as is obvious on every page!
Thanks FatPanda - Dennis gave it a shot, anyway. Gobble holes forever! Ryan and I both appreciate the kind words about the book.
https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/03/07/coin-op-carnival/
I saw this on pinball news, but I am not reading the article. I am waiting to read the book.
In case you had not seen the article, here it is.
Seems like some good publicity!
It's unfortunate y'all won't be headed to Allentown or Sturbridge - but this publication looks fantastic. I'll definitely be getting a copy, maybe more than one! Would make a great gift for friends.
Thanks to This Week in Pinball for mentioning Coin-Op Carnival (and our Friday, March 22nd 8pm Texas Pinball Festival seminar) in today's #1 post. It's about things to watch for at the Texas Pinball Festival. See you this coming weekend for our grand reveal!!!
https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-march-18th-2019/
...and of course on their podcast as well:
https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-39-with-greg-bone/
Also...
Quoted from JWJr:Is it the 22nd yet?
...not soon enough. 
Quoted from FatPanda:I heard about this from the Eclectic Gamers Podcast and really enjoyed the interview with Nick.
Awesome to hear! Thanks to Dennis for having Nick on. Really wish I could have been a part of it but my schedule did not allow. NEXT TIME!!!
Quoted from FatPanda:Congrats on the publication! Definitely a labor of love, as is obvious on every page!
Really appreciate your kind words, FatPanda. 
Quoted from Azmodeus:I saw this on pinball news, but I am not reading the article. I am waiting to read the book.
You are a man of great restraint!
Quoted from Azmodeus:Seems like some good publicity!
Hard to beat!
Quoted from SilverballSleuth:It's unfortunate y'all won't be headed to Allentown or Sturbridge
Those were both points of discussion, Mistermoberg. Alas, we can't make 'em all this year. We're doing our best to hit many corners of the US, though! 
We've got North, South, East, West, Midwest...
...and if those don't work for you, as you mentioned, our online store will go live in less than a week (official launch date: March 22nd, 2019).
http://www.coinopcarnival.com/store/
Thanks for your continued interest and words of support, everyone! We really appreciate it and can't wait to share this new publication with everyone!!!
Sincerely,
Ryan and Nick
Open invite Ryan if you aren't making Allentown (surely you are at VFW same weekend) and want to sell books at Allentown - send them to me I will devote table space for you and I don't want a dime out of it... I'll sell what I can for you. Always happy to support the good folks in the hobby like yourself... Hell, set up a pre-order and have folks pick them up from me if you'd like. I don't need more to do at a show - but guys like you who DO things in the hobby need to be supported in any way possible. Let me know brother ! : )
Joe
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Thanks to This Week in Pinball for mentioning Coin-Op Carnival (and our Friday, March 22nd 8pm Texas Pinball Festival seminar) in today's #1 post. It's about things to watch for at the Texas Pinball Festival. See you this coming weekend for our grand reveal!!!
https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-march-18th-2019/
...and of course on their podcast as well:
https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-39-with-greg-bone/
Also......not soon enough.
Awesome to hear! Thanks to Dennis for having Nick on. Really wish I could have been a part of it but my schedule did not allow. NEXT TIME!!!
Really appreciate your kind words, FatPanda.
You are a man of great restraint!
Hard to beat!
Those were both points of discussion, Mistermoberg. Alas, we can't make 'em all this year. We're doing our best to hit many corners of the US, though! We've got North, South, East, West, Midwest...
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...and if those don't work for you, as you mentioned, our online store will go live in less than a week (official launch date: March 22nd, 2019).
http://www.coinopcarnival.com/store/
Thanks for your continued interest and words of support, everyone! We really appreciate it and can't wait to share this new publication with everyone!!!
Sincerely,
Ryan and Nick
Wow! You're gonna be in Solvang!
Looks like I'll be taking a mini road trip in June.
Quoted from RyanClaytor:...and if those don't work for you, as you mentioned, our online store will go live in less than a week (official launch date: March 22nd, 2019).
http://www.coinopcarnival.com/store/
Thanks for your continued interest and words of support, everyone! We really appreciate it and can't wait to share this new publication with everyone!!!
Sincerely,
Ryan and Nick
If we get one off the site, can we request an autograph? 
Quoted from PinballSTAR:Open invite Ryan if you aren't making Allentown (surely you are at VFW same weekend) and want to sell books at Allentown - send them to me I will devote table space for you and I don't want a dime out of it... I'll sell what I can for you. Always happy to support the good folks in the hobby like yourself... Hell, set up a pre-order and have folks pick them up from me if you'd like. I don't need more to do at a show - but guys like you who DO things in the hobby need to be supported in any way possible. Let me know brother ! : )
Joe
Hey Joe, thank you for the offer. I'm still not sure if I'll be able to make it or not, but I'm going to try. If I do make it, it'll likely be Saturday only (like last year). I'll be in touch!
Quoted from Coyote:If we get one off the site, can we request an autograph?
Yes, there is a notes section in the checkout - we'll be happy to autograph if desired!
Quoted from bingopodcast:Yes, there is a notes section in the checkout - we'll be happy to autograph if desired!
Time to get those pens warmed up!
Just saw this thread. As an EM pinhead, I'm even more excited now about PATZ!
The York show should be a great fit. I go there every year with my wife (also a Spartan—as my name demonstrates, I am not). I think EMs were actually the majority of the pins there last year.
By the looks of this thread, you might need some more cases of this first edition!
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Ryan and Nick
Your Just missing this after San Diego.
California Extreme 2019
July 27-28, 2019
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Another wee update:
We're getting ready for the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival reveal of Coin-op Carnival's inaugural issue and the first stop on our North American Tour! Postcards just arrived...
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...complete with spot UV coating, rounded corners, and related fanciness:
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Okay, now for the important stuff...
Quoted from PinballSTAR:Open invite Ryan if you aren't making Allentown (surely you are at VFW same weekend) and want to sell books at Allentown - send them to me I will devote table space for you and I don't want a dime out of it... I'll sell what I can for you. Always happy to support the good folks in the hobby like yourself... Hell, set up a pre-order and have folks pick them up from me if you'd like. I don't need more to do at a show - but guys like you who DO things in the hobby need to be supported in any way possible. Let me know brother ! : )
Joe
Joe...wow! That's quite the offer, as I KNOW how slammed you are at shows. I was at York in October 2018 and couldn't believe the line-up you had! Jersey Jack games, Multimorphic's P3, Chicago Gaming Remakes, The Mafia, Thunderbirds, and Spooky games! Not to mention all the totes and shirts of your own! So, believe me, I know this offer doesn't come lightly and really means a lot to Nick and I. As Nick mentioned...
Quoted from bingopodcast:I'm still not sure if I'll be able to make it or not, but I'm going to try.
So, we'll see how that shakes out first. Hope to see you this coming weekend in Texas, though! Will you be vending there?
Quoted from PismoArcade:Wow! You're gonna be in Solvang!
Looks like I'll be taking a mini road trip in June.
Texas Pinball Festival! Comic-Con International!! Chicago Pinball Expo!!! ...and...the Book Loft?
*LOL* Solvang is my hometown bookstore. They've been incredibly supportive of me over the years and I'll be visiting family, so it just made sense to do a hometown stop. Looking forward to meeting you there, PismoArcade!
Quoted from Coyote:If we get one off the site, can we request an autograph?
Quoted from bingopodcast:Yes, there is a notes section in the checkout - we'll be happy to autograph if desired!
Thanks, Nick.
Quoted from pacmanretro:Time to get those pens warmed up!
I think I'm ready...I've been practicing signing my name for the past 30-some-odd years. Here's hoping I don't freeze-up during game time.
Quoted from wolverinetuner:Just saw this thread. As an EM pinhead, I'm even more excited now about PATZ!
Awesome! I'll be behind a table all three days. Please come introduce yourself, Wolvie!
Quoted from wolverinetuner:The York show should be a great fit. I go there every year with my wife
Nick and I both love York. Such an incredible diversity of games, from Bingos, to Woodrails, to E.M.s, early solid state, DMD's, and the most modern of games (see the Pinball Star list I mentioned in this post!!!). I will not be at York this year, but Nick will be. ...which was a really tough decision for me, but we both thought it best if I opted for the Chicago Pinball Expo and a comic shop signing up in Wisconsin, rather than having us both double-up at York in 2019. You know...extending our promotional reach and all that. Anyhow, you'll have to make me jealous with stories of games you got to play at York this year!
Quoted from wolverinetuner:By the looks of this thread, you might need some more cases of this first edition!
I guess we're about to find out this weekend! 
...hard to believe it's almost here!
Quoted from Ericpinballfan:Your Just missing this after San Diego.
California Extreme 2019
July 27-28, 2019
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
We would love to visit Cal Extreme. Neither Nick nor I have ever been (despite me growing up in California). While it didn't work out for our packed 2019 schedule, you never know in the future.
Thanks, again, for all the support! We are SO READY to put this publication out into the world this coming weekend!!! Can't wait to hear what you all think once it's in your hands.
Humbled,
Ryan and Nick
Quoted from RyanClaytor:(despite me growing up in California)
That explains the lack of a midwest accent. I thought it was just because you're all smart & professorial & stuff.
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Solvang is my hometown bookstore
Its this one Big Bird! This one, that one, no no, to the right!
Well, going to miss you both. Good luck on tour and don't forget the split pea soup.
Congratulations guys. Excellent work. Looking forward to seeing you this weekend. And eating In and Out burgers.
Thanks everybody, and apologies for my brevity. I've been traveling for work and am now packing the van. With regard to York - you betcha! I'll be there at a booth with Coin-Op Carnival and supporting Bingo Row as always. The Multi and at least one other game will make the trip this year.
I hope everyone is as excited as we are for TPF! Woohoo!
Quoted from PismoArcade:Wow! You're gonna be in Solvang!
Looks like I'll be taking a mini road trip in June.
For those not familar with Solvang, besides the Danish Scandinavan architecture/culture,
one can also visit nearby Anderson's Pea Soup and MJs Neverland Ranch
Welp, it’s getting pretty close!
My bags are packed with books, pins, postcards, shirts, stickers, original artwork, retractable banners and more, all in preparation for our new book release at the Texas Pinball Festival this coming weekend! I fly out in about 36 hours, however, Nick is already on the road...DRIVING FROM VIRGINIA (!??!):
In addition to that box o' books you see, he's also got his incredible Multi-Bingo machine packed up, which will be available to play in our Coin-Op Carnival booth the entire weekend. If you've not seen this single-build machine before, make it a priority. Here's what it looks like when it's not wrapped in moving blankets:
The dedication and craftsmanship Nick devoted to this project cannot be overstated. And don't be intimidated if you've never played a bingo pinball before, Nick will be happy to give you a tutorial.
So, as you're likely aware by this point in the thread, March 22nd, 2019 marks the release date of Coin-Op Carnival #1, the new series we’ll be working on for the next few years. This will be a four-issue limited series with subsequent issues released roughly every other year.
Copies will be available in-person this weekend at the Texas Pinball Festival or online at the dedicated Coin-Op Carnival webshop:
http://coinopcarnival.com/store/
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We are SO excited to finally release this work and share it with you! Also, we cannot thank you enough for your overwhelming support during these few weeks leading up to the release. Can't wait to meet a number of you in Texas!!!
For anyone unable to attend the Texas Pinball Festival, it looks like they will be liveStreaming the seminars:
https://m.twitch.tv/texas_pinball_seminar/profile
Tune in at 8pm CDT this Friday, March 22, 2019 to catch our Coin-Op Carnival presentation.
Quoted from RyanClaytor:Welp, it’s getting pretty close!
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My bags are packed with books, pins, postcards, shirts, stickers, original artwork, retractable banners and more, all in preparation for our new book release at the Texas Pinball Festival this coming weekend! I fly out in about 36 hours, however, Nick is already on the road...DRIVING FROM VIRGINIA (!??!):
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In addition to that box o' books you see, he's also got his incredible Multi-Bingo machine packed up, which will be available to play in our Coin-Op Carnival booth the entire weekend. If you've not seen this single-build machine before, make it a priority. Here's what it looks like when it's not wrapped in moving blankets:
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The dedication and craftsmanship Nick devoted to this project cannot be overstated. And don't be intimidated if you've never played a bingo pinball before, Nick will be happy to give you a tutorial.
So, as you're likely aware by this point in the thread, March 22nd, 2019 marks the release date of Coin-Op Carnival #1, the new series we’ll be working on for the next few years. This will be a four-issue limited series with subsequent issues released roughly every other year.
Copies will be available in-person this weekend at the Texas Pinball Festival or online at the dedicated Coin-Op Carnival webshop:
http://coinopcarnival.com/store/
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We are SO excited to finally release this work and share it with you! Also, we cannot thank you enough for your overwhelming support during these few weeks leading up to the release. Can't wait to meet a number of you in Texas!!!
Won't be able to make it to any shows anytime soon, but also hope to have a chance to see the multi bingo some day!
And OHHH the swag I'm missing!
I have enabled the checkout process on the site! Thank you to all who have ordered already.
Quoted from JWJr:Ordered mine!
Thank you!
Quoted from swinks:ready to buy online, will you have any more shirts available to pick from ?
Just the one shirt design at the moment. We may do more if there is interest. It is a very very small run, so if you would like a shirt, it is first come-first served.
In other news, I spent this afternoon setting up the booth for Coin-Op Carnival. I will be behind the booth all day tomorrow providing bingo tutorials and selling books. Ryan will be arriving with the rest of the booth accouterments, pins, and shirts, later in the afternoon. Please come say hello!
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