Pinball Circus, Hopkins MN. Anyone going?

I only wish it was Oct. 14th today!!

#9 12 years ago

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dvandentop

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damn gonna try to make it but will be a near 4 hour drive each way oh well will be worth it, have a banquet for a club the night before so better not drink too much LOL

2 weeks later

#10 12 years ago

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northvibe

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On RGP someone said there are lots of people selling machines. So I'm going to make sure I'm there incase I find a machine I want!

#11 12 years ago

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dvandentop

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did anyone have a list of machines that were gonna be for sale? might be interested in coming up for this rather then wait til auction weekend

#12 12 years ago

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MMuller

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Buffalo, MN

14y 69,050 1,019

You get free admission if you bring a pin for every body to play. Also this is like a swap meet your aloud to sell the pins you bring.

#13 12 years ago

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northvibe

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I can ask Lloyd (he may own SS billards...or help run it). But not that I'm aware of.

#14 12 years ago

KWD

v8torino

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Call and ask Lloyd,he is the man.LTG as he is known.
I just emailed Lloyd,maybe he will chime in here shortly,so we get all the correct info.

#15 12 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

Hello

I am Lloyd. Own SS Billiards.

Right now around ten games are coming in for the Pinball Circus. I believe all but two will be for sale.
Often people bring in games to sell, and sometimes to help the event or show off their game.
( not positive on titles right now, a couple will be EMs)
Table space is also provided for anyone bringing in parts, etc. for sale. Though no one has contacted me that they are bringing in any items yet.

It is also a good way to meet others from the area and see what they might want to sell or trade.

If anyone has any questions about the event, or other events at my business. Please ask.

Thank you,
Lloyd

#16 12 years ago

EMH

pinheadpuckguy

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Coon Rapids, MN

13y 54,400 2,608 12

Thanks Lloyd I might try and stop by.

#17 12 years ago

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v8torino

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Thanks Lloyd,Good to have you on Pinside,You automatically have 20,000 Karma points )
You just celebrated 39 yrs. in the coin-op business I believe.
Stop by here more often if you're so inclined.

#18 12 years ago

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ssathre

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Sioux City, IA

14y 47,650 1,502 5

Welcome to Pinside, Lloyd! I don't know if we are going to be able to stop in for the circus but I am making it a point to stop in the next time I'm up in the cities.

#19 12 years ago

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northvibe

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Thanks Llyod! Can't wait to meet you and other pin heads

#20 12 years ago

LTG

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Thank you all for the warm welcome and kind words !

On September 20th celebrated my 39 years with SS Billiards. My mother bought it with my help in 1972, retired in 1979 and sold me her interests in it.

I've spent around half a century in coin op.
LTG

#21 12 years ago

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dvandentop

Inactive member

awesome will be visiting you some weekend even if i cant make it this weekend!

#22 12 years ago

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dvandentop

Inactive member

is big bang bar gonna be out for use this weekend? if so might be worth the drive alone to just play that

#23 12 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

Yes, BBB ( one of the Capcom originals ) will be at the event.
LTG

#24 12 years ago

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dvandentop

Inactive member

wow now that would be a rare chance to play, how often do you have these parties a year?

#25 12 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

Pinball Circus is Spring and Fall.

Joe Esposito Pinball Event second Thursday every month.

Pinball Tournaments the Friday after Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day.

Anniversary once a year. September 20th. ( in 2012 it will be my 40th Anniversary, the Ruby Goose Party, similar to the earlier Goose parties that evolved into the Pinball Circus, except it will be a free event )

And an assortment of pinball picnics and Launch Those Geese events.
LTG

#26 12 years ago

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northvibe

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Good thing I have family in the cities! I just may not see them much

#27 12 years ago

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kwiKimart

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San Diego, CA

12y 90,650 10,693 3 71

Wow!!! SS Billiards currently has a Kabuki for sale.

#28 12 years ago

LTG

Pinside member

I put up the for sale items to help others. None are currently mine.

The Kabuki belongs to Greg Kemnitz.
LTG

#29 12 years ago

KWD

v8torino

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Is that Kabuki, BooKoo bucks ?

#30 12 years ago

KWD

v8torino

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Did any of you guys make to the Circus?How was it,Any Pics,Did you meet LTG-(LLoyd,Owner for 39 yrs.)

#31 12 years ago

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absocountry2

Pinside member

Wasilla, AK

13y 82,050 7,424 29 72

Quoted from LTG:
Pinball Circus is Spring and Fall.

What are the dates of the spring show?

#32 12 years ago

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northvibe

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I went! Saturday I played for like 11.5 hours...I'm in pain! haha Lloyd was telling me thats what everyone says when they have the circus, play till youre blood and stubs

LTG is very nice and friendly. Glad I could play a lot of the games I've only dreamed about He even had BBB out. I think I ate too many hot dogs Saturday but owell. I was surprised as many females came as they did, I brought one (friend and her bf) and we all had a blast. I stopped there Sunday (today) then hit up blainbrook on the way home. I'll be back down if there are more, for sure.

There were a few machines for sale as well. AFM may be my new fav game

#33 12 years ago

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ThePostmaster

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Hermantown, MN

13y 52,800 2,383 4 8

NV, did the Monte Carlo sell? He said he was bringing it there to sell. He was asking $499, but I bet it could be had for less. Did you play it, what did you think, and is it worth $450?

#34 12 years ago

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northvibe

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I am not sure it sold, but it was turned off Sat. night so maybe it was. I didn't care for it. The old tables like that, are too slow for me. It seemed in okay condition and at $450 it seemed like a good deal. There was fade on the bg and box, it looked like, but the PF seemed in good shape.

Big guns was for sale...and I was thinking of asking about it. That is a hard and fun game for the age. I played some old pins and some were ok for me, but the PF's are barely slanted so you wait a while for the ball to come down to the flipper.

#35 12 years ago

LTG

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