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2018 Official Texas Pinball Festival - Fan Club

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“How many days long should TPF be?”

  • 3 days (fri - sun) 49 votes
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  • 4 days (thur - sun) 73 votes
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#1501 6 years ago

Final Four

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#1502 6 years ago
Quoted from Hardsuit:

Would love to hear any comments or feedback on my tiki retheme Polynesia. Thanks!

Excellent work of art,.. and it looks like a lot of effort went in to it. Sharing some pics of it with my cousins in The Cook Islands. Is the centerpiece a Tiki ?

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#1503 6 years ago

Wow, what a great two days of playing so far. Good job, everyone! Thank you! But there’s a but...(always, right?) But can someone sneak in there overnight and add a bit of slope to some of the games. I played at least three games that had their rear levelers turned all the way in, likely from shipping, I’d imagine. This High Speed was one and I know the Space Invaders and Captain Fantastic right next to it were also flat. There were others but I can’t recall them at the moment. Day three tomorrow! Can’t wait...

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#1504 6 years ago

My feet hurt.

I took 4th in B Finals today. One of my fellow league members took 2nd in Novice and another league member took 1st in Classics. The SLAP (Salt Lake Area Pinballers) had a strong competitive showing.

Fantastic show all around so far. Great games, great social scene, and just some amazing pinball happening.

#1506 6 years ago
Bad news guys,.. they hang from the rear of the roo,.. and typically look like a pair of bolts hanging on a bit of string. What you have on display is more when a bull ant gets angry ,... cough cough

#1507 6 years ago
Quoted from PaulCoff:

Noticed this by the shooter lane while playing JJPOTC. Such a great design feature. So much to look forward to in the future with this machine. It was a pleasure to play at TPF.

That carpet......baby it's all i see

#1508 6 years ago

Poor Jack D getting attacked by Jedi's, JD thanks for saying hi and inviting me to play batman 66.
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After defeating them...
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#1509 6 years ago
Quoted from SDTMinSTL:

This is my first TPF. I brought my wife and son and we are already planning on a return next year and every year it is held. My wife, who, while supportive of my pinball habit, does not understand its full grasp on us pinhead, kept saying how nice the people were, how much fun the games were, and that she loved my son enjoyed it so much. This might even get me a game! Great job Texas and everyone who was involved in its planning.

Awesome photos!

#1510 6 years ago
Quoted from MrArt2u:

Wow, what a great two days of playing so far. Good job, everyone! Thank you! But there’s a but...(always, right?) But can someone sneak in there overnight and add a bit of slope to some of the games. I played at least three games that had their rear levelers turned all the way in, likely from shipping, I’d imagine. This High Speed was one and I know the Space Invaders and Captain Fantastic right next to it were also flat. There were others but I can’t recall them at the moment. Day three tomorrow! Can’t wait...

I was there last year and noticed the same. I think it's a Texas thing. Doesn't necessarily make it easier when slope is lowered but I prefer them steeper.

#1511 6 years ago

Fun show and wanted to say thanks to ED, his family, the team of voulenteers, everyone that brings a game, and anyone thta does anything to make it happen.

Wife an I had a blast! Hope to be back in another year or two.

hope to also see many of your smiling faces at MGC in a month so we can show you how WI does it

#1512 6 years ago

My second TPF. It just keeps getting better. Worth the drive/flight. Great verity of games and vendors. Flea market and food trucks are a very nice touch.
Grate job putting on the best show I have been to in years.

#1513 6 years ago

Steve Ritchie at autograph line joking with my wife (she kept taking pics of him, so he turned the tables)

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#1514 6 years ago

I am interested in purchasing the Turbo Outrun mini arcade, it has a sign on it that says not for sale-but you never know. If anyone knows the owner and he is willing to sell please lmk. Looks like it is in nice shape.

#1515 6 years ago

Did the TPF team say anything about their sci-fi theme that they were hinting could be brought to production?

#1516 6 years ago

For the win

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#1517 6 years ago

Games I enjoyed without having to wait in long lines. Thanks for bringing these to TPF
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#1518 6 years ago
Quoted from rubberducks:

Did the TPF team say anything about their sci-fi theme that they were hinting could be brought to production?

Coming in 2018

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#1519 6 years ago

They intend to show a full machine (possibly to produce) some time this year?

#1520 6 years ago

Few more pics.

The wonderful AP team. We really enjoyed our time with Josh and especially Joe. He is soooo passionate about what he does.
He was also over the top kind to my wife asking him a million questions as he set up for the show

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Held dual citizenship while at the show as the "semi-skilled, semi-dedicated" pin-tech for the Pinstadium team.
Scott is a super guy and cares 1st, 2nd and 3rd about his customers!
So refreshing to see that depth of customer care.

Tami had a great time visiting with Scotts better half as well. What a sweet young lady.

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Nice pic of RedRacer with the amazing JJP team. What a game they have in Pirates!

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Barry Oursler session. 40 games and still going strong!

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Autograph line of some of the legends of pinball

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#1521 6 years ago

OK. I'll need to have a confirm on this but near the end of the day Saturday the GC I set on Houdini machine #2 on Friday afternoon at show open was still standing.

It was the first game I ever played on Houdini and first time I laid eyes on it live. "Holy beginners luck Batman" (I'm not that good)

I followed it up on Saturday with a whopping 17,000 score

Good news is that it solidified my take on the game. Challenging, beautiful and fun.

My game should be delivered in the next couple weeks!

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#1522 6 years ago

So, when we came, this was our luggage with clothes. Now it is all pinball stuff. How the fuck are we going to fit our clothes back into it D: ??????20180318_112119 (resized).jpg20180318_112119 (resized).jpg

#1523 6 years ago
Quoted from MrArt2u:

But can someone sneak in there overnight and add a bit of slope to some of the games.

Usually I just crawl under there and do it. Shows, arcades, wherever. I’ve never been confronted about it or asked to stop. Death to flat pinball. If owners won’t pitch their games, I will.

#1524 6 years ago
Quoted from NPO:

So, when we came, this was our luggage with clothes. Now it is all pinball stuff. How the fuck are we going to fit our clothes back into it D: ??????

Ha! We packed an empty bag for that very reason. TSA probably thought it was odd but we can’t be the only ones.

#1525 6 years ago
Quoted from NPO:

So, when we came, this was our luggage with clothes. Now it is all pinball stuff. How the fuck are we going to fit our clothes back into it D: ??????

Clothing = overrated
Pinball goodies = underrated

Nice to meet you guys at the show!

#1526 6 years ago

We are packing up to hit the road. At least we don’t have to go as far as this guy.

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#1527 6 years ago
Quoted from merccat:

Ha! We packed an empty bag for that very reason. TSA probably thought it was odd but we can’t be the only ones.

I pack a small suitcase with clothes etc. and put that suitcase in a larger one and check it. On the return I check both of them since the larger one is full of goodies.

#1528 6 years ago
Quoted from NPO:

How the fuck are we going to fit our clothes back into it D: ??????

You wear them all! Like Russian nesting dolls! lol

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#1529 6 years ago
Quoted from NPO:

So, when we came, this was our luggage with clothes. Now it is all pinball stuff. How the fuck are we going to fit our clothes back into it D: ??????

Buy a cheap duffel bag for your clothes and fragile items that you can carry on the flight. (or one of those cloth Marco bags for each of you)

#1530 6 years ago

Sweet deal on glass

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#1531 6 years ago

My wife is a packing extraordinaire!!! We did it!!20180318_114830 (resized).jpg20180318_114830 (resized).jpg

Quoted from MT45:

Clothing = overrated
Pinball goodies = underrated
Nice to meet you guys at the show!

I like your train of thought ; ). Great to meet you too!! Always great to meet other awesome people in the hobby!

#1532 6 years ago

4 awesome and well maintained machines on Sunday. No line. Great work on these. Thanks. 61A9900E-D51F-44FE-BA9C-4152EA4FCE86 (resized).jpeg61A9900E-D51F-44FE-BA9C-4152EA4FCE86 (resized).jpeg64BF75D0-9768-4F12-A1F2-E9F7B210B4D1 (resized).jpeg64BF75D0-9768-4F12-A1F2-E9F7B210B4D1 (resized).jpeg79961460-1159-47BB-B2C9-D538550B1B47 (resized).jpeg79961460-1159-47BB-B2C9-D538550B1B47 (resized).jpeg95FDFD14-BE63-40DF-B7E2-1777218A249F (resized).jpeg95FDFD14-BE63-40DF-B7E2-1777218A249F (resized).jpegC1D3853F-990E-4345-AB12-D160765F6346 (resized).jpegC1D3853F-990E-4345-AB12-D160765F6346 (resized).jpeg

#1533 6 years ago
Quoted from rubberducks:

They intend to show a full machine (possibly to produce) some time this year?

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#1534 6 years ago
Quoted from plowpusher:

Sweet deal on glass

No way that’s gonna fit in the carry-on!!

#1535 6 years ago
Quoted from PinballManiac40:

Sounds like that is the plan.

Assuming they'll ask Spooky to build it, if the latter have the space.

#1536 6 years ago

Holy geez can you please stretch this awards ceremony out a little longer?

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#1537 6 years ago
Quoted from yancy:

Usually I just crawl under there and do it. Shows, arcades, wherever. I’ve never been confronted about it or asked to stop. Death to flat pinball. If owners won’t pitch their games, I will.

You're lucky that you did it under someone's pin that doesn't care. If I ever found someone taking it upon themselves to mess with my game at a show. ..well...Let's just say that's a good way to get your ass curb stomped. No reason you can't find the owner and ask if he wouldn't mind adjusting it, maybe even offer to help.

#1538 6 years ago
Quoted from TxJay:

Let's just say that's a good way to get your ass curb stomped.

I love that everyone's Rambo on the internet.

#1539 6 years ago
Quoted from Ed209:

I love that everyone's Rambo on the internet.

Nope, not Rambo just a fact.

#1540 6 years ago

Can someone post the award winners when they get a chance? I had to leave early and wasn't able to stick around for the ceremony

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#1541 6 years ago

Robin was all smiles until the cuffs came out.

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#1542 6 years ago

Bryan, no picture of Kaneda and Robin together in fur lined cuffs?

#1543 6 years ago
Quoted from merccat:

Ha! We packed an empty bag for that very reason. TSA probably thought it was odd but we can’t be the only ones.

Priceless... Going through TSA without having to explain colorDMD, coin mechs, pinballs, rubbers, target mechs and other various pinball parts. This was the first time I didn’t get sweated going through security. 666EBC5D-BC7E-4689-8AA0-21F669959328 (resized).jpeg666EBC5D-BC7E-4689-8AA0-21F669959328 (resized).jpeg

#1544 6 years ago
Quoted from TxJay:

You're lucky that you did it under someone's pin that doesn't care. If I ever found someone taking it upon themselves to mess with my game at a show. ..well...Let's just say that's a good way to get your ass curb stomped. No reason you can't find the owner and ask if he wouldn't mind adjusting it, maybe even offer to help.

So,what are you really saying?

#1545 6 years ago
Quoted from Hardsuit:

Would love to hear any comments or feedback on my tiki retheme Polynesia. Thanks!

Simply amaze-balls

The effect over the inserts is so convincing. Such a unique project.. bravo!

#1546 6 years ago
Quoted from solarvalue:

Thanks, saw the promo video, it's great but I would also like to see some more gameplay.

Played it... seemed to make no sense what was going on to me... the ramps and plastics are very eye catching, but it ended there for me

#1547 6 years ago

Can someone play this over the p.a. for Labnip?


Don't worry buddy, I overnighted these to su casa. Chin up little camper...only 366 more days to go!
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#1548 6 years ago

Best pic/photo bomb of the show. Can’t stop laughing.
Pic credit labnip

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#1549 6 years ago

The prewar booth was packed!

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#1550 6 years ago

A big thank you to the TPF organizers for another great show!

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