official 2019 PINBALL EXPO thread

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#354 4 years ago

JAZ

Jazman

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Waukesha, WI

14y 70,550 1,400 14

Quoted from CraigC:
rife with the definitive first hand knowledge of will what game fit in what car you can now lord over all pinball fandom.

Not that's funny!

#355 4 years ago

MSS

terrapinmark

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Westlake, OH

11y 63,050 642 6

Quoted from MrBally:
Can I interest you in this pin?[quoted image]

I will pass

#356 4 years ago

BRC

jellikit

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https://chicago.eater.com/maps/38-best-restaurants-in-chicago

Quoted from jellikit:
Now word is out on the street. Flyers will be available on-site as well as to download. Everything they sell will get the 20%, including merchandise and beer![quoted image]

And following up in regards to the Superdawg fundraiser for Project Pinball, I just saw this today... Check it out yourself to develop an opinion!

#357 4 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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Superdawg is a expo tradition for us!

#358 4 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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9y 108K 1,927 25

1 week til EXPO! burning vacation days.

#359 4 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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9y 108K 1,927 25

Just revised 10/7. the latest schedule.

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#360 4 years ago

PINQUEST

8y 47,800 239 13

We’ll be giving away 50 of these one of a kind Christopher Franchi art coaster sets at expo! Make sure you download the IOS or Android PINQUEST app prior to expo!

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#361 4 years ago

LIT

midcoastsurf

Lit Frames

11y 100K 2,035 2

I’ll have premium backlit RGBW LED frames and translites for sale, including limited edition Beetlejuice and Superman ‘78 by Franchi and the new AFM alternate translite by Brian Allen. Stop by my booth and say hello!

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#362 4 years ago

JJB

Mope161616

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New Lenox, IL

8y 37,900 134 9 21

I know Color DMD does a preorder and pickup at show to save on shipping. Any other show specials on parts or mods? Show coupon codes? Pickup at show order offers?

#363 4 years ago

KingBW

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8y 116K 3,141 102 1

Quoted from Mope161616:
I know Color DMD does a preorder and pickup at show to save on shipping

LCDs are sold out for availability to pickup at the show. Bummed about that. Available 10/31 now. LEDs are still available though.

#364 4 years ago

CAP

Capn12

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Anderson, SC

5y 91,300 1,102 5

Quoted from midcoastsurf:
I’ll have premium backlit RGBW LED frames and translites for sale, including limited edition Beetlejuice and Superman ‘78 by Franchi and the new AFM alternate translite by Brian Allen. Stop by my booth and say hello![quoted image]

Um....so....any chance the Beetlejuice one will be available at some point/place, for those of us not able to get to the Expo? I need that...

#365 4 years ago

KingBW

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8y 116K 3,141 102 1

Is Beetlejuice going to be a future pin theme, or just wishful thinking?

#366 4 years ago

ROB

rkahr

KAHR.US Circuits

Falls Church, VA

10y 85,400 1,846 11

Quoted from Mope161616:
Any other show specials on parts or mods?

I offer 5-packs of daughterboards at a show discount. This is my first year at Expo so be sure to stop by!

-Rob
-visit http://www.kahr.us to get my daughterboard that helps fix WPC pinball resets or my replacement LED display boards for model H & model S Skee Ball

#367 4 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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Just cancelled my Westin reservations, staying at Hawthorn now. Why spend $450 when you can pay $120 and get free breakfast. Westin needs to rethink their rates.

#368 4 years ago

BRC

jellikit

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Quoted from Phat_Jay:
Just cancelled my Westin reservations, staying at Hawthorn now. Why spend $450 when you can pay $120 and get free breakfast. Westin needs to rethink their rates.

Nice job, save that money to invest elsewhere!

#369 4 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 31,342 16 13

Quoted from Phat_Jay:
Just cancelled my Westin reservations, staying at Hawthorn now. Why spend $450 when you can pay $120 and get free breakfast. Westin needs to rethink their rates.

How do you get to the show from Hawthorn?

Edit. Never mind I found it. For those wondering, the Hawthron is about 3.2 miles from the show.

#370 4 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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Quoted from chuckwurt:
How do you get to the show from Hawthorn?
Edit. Never mind I found it. For those wondering, the Hawthron is about 3.2 miles from the show.

It’s not super close, I have my vehicle so it’s not a prob but it’s beyond walking distance. So Uber, taxi, or buy a bike at goodwill or something. Obviously, that money would offset the savings so....it’s for those with a car, or know someone with a car. My whole family is going so my car will be full. There are lots of hotels in the area for 60-100/night though. At Westin’s 150, it’s definitely a premium, and no free breakfast. I’ve had good luck at holiday inn express which is just down street, although still prob too far to walk, but you do get a hot breakfast.

#371 4 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 31,342 16 13

Yeah distance is the most important thing to me. I’ll have my car too. I just want to be able to make regular trips to the room without it being a pain.

#372 4 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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The biggest advantage to staying on site obviously is you have a private bathroom, and maybe being able to park once and not worry about finding a spot. I remember a yr when they booked a couple weddings the same weekend as expo....that was a disaster for parking.

#373 4 years ago

JAH

heni1977

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Decatur, IL

11y 89,800 2,529 4 6

In my case it is the worry of having to drive after drinking. At 150 a night for two nights is still cheaper then a 10,000 dollar ticket. Uber would be ok but like to have a beer when I want to!

#374 4 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Pincinnati

10y 193K 31,342 16 13

Agreed. I think I’ll stay put. The price tag hurts, but I’m loving the convenience factor.

#375 4 years ago

ZAP

Pinzap

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7y 119K 2,013 39 34

Quoted from chuckwurt:
Agreed. I think I’ll stay put. The price tag hurts, but I’m loving the convenience factor.

Westin - $150ish/nt
Hawthorne - $100ish/nt
Stumbling back to your room after celebrating all night from Chuckwurts Flip-Out tourney win - PRICELESS

#376 4 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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Yes, obviously if you want to drink then the Westin is your best choice. I’m a non-drinker so that never registered in my thought process. I’m just no fun

Hawthorn is showing 68/night on Expedia right now. I booked at 40/night. That’s basically a free color dmd not stay at Westin.....or I can gorge myself at superdawg with proceeds to jdrf.

#377 4 years ago

BRC

jellikit

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Quoted from Phat_Jay:
Yes, obviously if you want to drink then the Westin is your best choice. I’m a non-drinker so that never registered in my thought process. I’m just no fun

I hope you are closer to...

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#378 4 years ago

JAY

Phat_Jay

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I think it is closer!

Oh man, I can taste it already.... I miss that place.

#379 4 years ago

BRC

jellikit

Pinside member

Quoted from Phat_Jay:
I think it is closer!
Oh man, I can taste it already.... I miss that place.

And yes I will keep bumping it, as I'd rather be annoying and possibly get more people there. The Superburger doesn't get as much press, but is very good as well. But my favorite is the Whoopskidawg.

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#380 4 years ago

ODB

Gryszzz

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No need for a lanyard Brad, we all know who you are
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Just kiddin buddy! We all love Project Pinball and I hope you get a huge turnout! I'll be there.

#381 4 years ago

ODB

Gryszzz

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Quoted from heni1977:
In my case it is the worry of having to drive after drinking. At 150 a night for two nights is still cheaper then a 10,000 dollar ticket. Uber would be ok but like to have a beer when I want to!

THIS

#382 4 years ago

CRD

chad

Game Guy

11y 140K 15,113 9 5

Quoted from chuckwurt:
Agreed. I think I’ll stay put. The price tag hurts, but I’m loving the convenience factor.

And it's only once a year!

#383 4 years ago

JZM

bangerjay

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Yomamasville

12y 106K 4,816 46

No twin peaks(no restaurant at all) will alleviate some parking woes

#384 4 years ago

BRC

jellikit

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Quoted from Gryszzz:
No need for a lanyard Brad, we all know who you are
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Just kiddin buddy! We all love Project Pinball and I hope you get a huge turnout! I'll be there.

Thanks Jason. I look forward to seeing you and possibly help beer sales.

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#385 4 years ago

ODB

Gryszzz

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Quoted from jellikit:
possibly help beer sales.[quoted image]

Help?!
I will CARRY those sales.
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#386 4 years ago

ZAP

Pinzap

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7y 119K 2,013 39 34

Quoted from bangerjay:
No twin peaks(no restaurant at all) will alleviate some parking woes

With no restaurant now, where are we supposed to go? Do they expect us to order delivery or something?

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#387 4 years ago

LTG

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Hopkins, MN

12y 191K 56,933 24 7

Quoted from Pinzap:
where are we supposed to go?

Saranello's same building. Nearby Spears, Subway, Dunkin' across the parking lot.

LTG : )

#388 4 years ago

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dstew34132

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Fort Wayne, IN

6y 14,250 2

The Getaway Power Board trace repair needed. Anyone at the Chicago Expo that can fix a board trace between regulator and Capacitor please let me know.

Thanks!

Dave

#389 4 years ago

ODB

Gryszzz

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Quoted from dstew34132:
The Getaway Power Board trace repair needed. Anyone at the Chicago Expo that can fix a board trace between regulator and Capacitor please let me know.
Thanks!
Dave

Rob Anthony always has a repair room...he's great. Down the main hallway on the left across from free play. I'd get it to him asap though before he gets super busy.

#390 4 years ago

JER

JDub03

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Libertyville, IL

6y 59,300 377 5 21

Spears has a solid beer list usually and a really good bourbon list if you want something stronger between games. Cost more than Twin Peaks, but I think the food and beer are better.

#391 4 years ago

LIT

midcoastsurf

Lit Frames

11y 100K 2,035 2

Quoted from Capn12:
Um....so....any chance the Beetlejuice one will be available at some point/place, for those of us not able to get to the Expo? I need that...

Shoot me a PM. I'm willing to ship after the show if you pre-pay. Franchi will be signing and numbering the BJ and SM '78 translites. $335 shipped within the lower 48 for art of your choice + premium backlit frame. Superman '78 just in (looks way better in person than in this pic).

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#392 4 years ago

LIT

midcoastsurf

Lit Frames

11y 100K 2,035 2

Quoted from KingBW:
Is Beetlejuice going to be a future pin theme, or just wishful thinking?

I can get you the translite...no promises on the rest of the machine

#393 4 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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9y 108K 1,927 25

Bump 4 EXPO! bump 4 superdawg, bump 4 project pinball, in the name of good. bump 4 silent auction. EXPO is going to great. KRULL. there will be a media blast from all the podcasters. JJ from game exchange pinside party. pinball life open house charity. pinball Olympics. what isnt there to do at EXPO? oh yeah EXPO it self!

#394 4 years ago

CRD

chad

Game Guy

11y 140K 15,113 9 5

Quoted from Gryszzz:
Rob Anthony always has a repair room...he's great. Down the main hallway on the left across from free play. I'd get it to him asap though before he gets super busy.

And Rob may have a show special to install an nvram to you cpu board.

#395 4 years ago

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brian-allen

FlyLand Designs

Unknown

6y 45,900 114

Is anyone bringing an Attack From Mars pinball to Chicago Expo next week? Please message me, thanks!

#396 4 years ago

JJE

JohnEverson

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