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There is a for sale/trade and a custom pin thread, however I thought I would set up a general discussion to talk about the event.
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Quoted from FireKingpin:There is a for sale/trade and a custom pin thread, however I thought I would set up a general discussion to talk about the event.
Custom Pin
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/texas-pinball-festival-roll-call-for-custom-pins-tpf-2023#post-8048543
For sale/trade
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tpf-2024-buy-sell-trade/page/2#post-8049037
Thanks I was looking for this. My wife and I are coming from MN and it will be my first TPF and first ever pinball related gathering/show. Should be a blast! 18 days to go!
Not sure if you pre-registered or not, but it is cheaper if you do. https://texaspinball.com/tpf/show-info/
Quoted from FireKingpin:Not sure if you pre-registered or not, but it is cheaper if you do. https://texaspinball.com/tpf/show-info/
Done! Covered for the weekend. I'm jacked and intend to buy something. 
hassellcastle (Craig) brings some machines to the show I believe for people to play and does discounts on them. Not sure if he runs other discounts as well. Recommend stopping by their booth.
Quoted from Bmanpin:Done! Covered for the weekend. I'm jacked and intend to buy something.
What are you looking to buy? Someone may have what you are looking for.
hassellcastle will have JJP Invisaglass, standard & widebody size at show special.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tpf-pinball-glass#post-8038472https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tpf-pinball-glass#post-8038472
Voodoo Glass is on sale for TPF2024
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/voodoo-glass-for-tpf-on-sale-with-free-shipping-for-show#post-8041418
Quoted from Pickle:What are you looking to buy? Someone may have what you are looking for.
Nothing specific right now. Spontaneous shopping I guess.
I’ll be there, none of my custom games will be though. If you have questions about homebrew, I’ll be hanging around that area mostly. Feel free to come ask away!
Quoted from Octomodz:I’ll be there, none of my custom games will be though. If you have questions about homebrew, I’ll be hanging around that area mostly. Feel free to come ask away!
Dang I was hoping to see B&B there!
Friday the 13th will be there in the homebrew section! Looking forward to connecting with old friends, hitting the food trucks and having a good time.
Unfortunately, I’ll need to be mostly sober for the weekend in case I have to fix anything. We’ll see how long that lasts…
Quoted from Mudflaps:Friday the 13th will be there in the homebrew section! Looking forward to connecting with old friends, hitting the food trucks and having a good time.
Unfortunately, I’ll need to be mostly sober for the weekend in case I have to fix anything. We’ll see how long that lasts…
I’ll cover the drinks for ya 
I’ll be there all weekend! Stop by our booth! I’ll have my fully restored Cyclone ready for play and for sale!
Quoted from BubbaPin:Anyone know what mod and part companies will have booths and inventory there this year? I know no coin taker
Here’s vendor list: https://texaspinball.com/tpf/exhibitors/
Quoted from Spunky1562:Here’s vendor list: https://texaspinball.com/tpf/exhibitors/
Yeah I saw that, I just know it's not always accurate. Like one year colordmd was on it but weren't there. Etc.
Thank you
Quoted from parsonsaj:Dang I was hoping to see B&B there!
It will be at Southern Fried and Expo this year.
Quoted from Mudflaps:Friday the 13th will be there in the homebrew section! Looking forward to connecting with old friends, hitting the food trucks and having a good time.
Unfortunately, I’ll need to be mostly sober for the weekend in case I have to fix anything. We’ll see how long that lasts…
Ill be there Fri and Sat as backup!
Quoted from Rizmo:I would love to see what American is bringing.
Given the current direction AP is headed, I expect they will be bringing a whole lotta lunchboxes.
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Quoted from HoneyBadger:I’m looking for the best BBQ joint near the show. Who has the lowdown?
Hutchins or Hard 8 BBQ are the go to's
Quoted from HoneyBadger:I’m looking for the best BBQ joint near the show. Who has the lowdown?
Hard 8 is about 10 min away. Good BBQ
Make sure to come and see the History of Pinball Seminar at 4pm on Friday and then come play 20 prewar pins
--Jeff
Quoted from NovaCade:Any good recommendations for a cool spot to grab dinner - bonus points for a great steakhouse
Quoted from HoneyBadger:I’m looking for the best BBQ joint near the show. Who has the lowdown?
Hutchins BBQ (save room for free peach cobbler and banana pudding and ice cream), Hard Eight BBQ (don't sleep on the jalapeno creamed corn)
This pic is from 2022 at Hutchins. One of my buddies had never had fried okra.
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Peach cobbler with ice cream and banana pudding at Hutchins.
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Perry's Steakhouse across the street from the convention center. Go for the Friday pork chop lunch special.
This is the dinner pork chop also from 2022 and is carved tableside. Meat candy! The lunch version is much smaller.
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Quoted from pinghetto:Hutchins ruled over Hard 8 IMO...
I haven't had Hard Eight in a while even though there's a location closer to me. I've heard the one in The Colony has not been as great as it was. I love the rub they use, though.
Quoted from HoneyBadger:I’m looking for the best BBQ joint near the show. Who has the lowdown?
Hard Eight Pit BBQ, It’s awesome!!
Just a few miles down the road, highly recommended.
This is probably a lame question:
I am assuming that one of the main reasons of holding a pinball festival is for distributors to make sales. Granted it is an opportunity for enthusiasts to make friends, sell parts and used machines etc..... but the main component is the distributor, correct?
With that said, is there any chance a distributor can sell a NIB at a discount for the in-person visitor/buyer? Or is this against the laws of the pinball universe?
Thanks!
Quoted from gandamack:ith that said, is there any chance a distributor can sell a NIB at a discount for the in-person visitor/buyer?
Some do have show specials on games used at various pinball shows.
I don't recall any NIB specials at shows.
Keep an eye on show advertising and distributor advertising, and see if anything is happening.
LTG : )
Hey! Does anyone going to TPF this have a Swords of Fury pinball machine we could install a Swords of Fury pinball machine that we could install a Swords of Vengeance conversion kit into for play on the show floor?
Thank you in advance! Can't wait to get to the show and hang with pinball friends!
Aaron
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Quoted from gandamack:This is probably a lame question:
I am assuming that one of the main reasons of holding a pinball festival is for distributors to make sales. Granted it is an opportunity for enthusiasts to make friends, sell parts and used machines etc..... but the main component is the distributor, correct?
With that said, is there any chance a distributor can sell a NIB at a discount for the in-person visitor/buyer? Or is this against the laws of the pinball universe?
Thanks!
I believe the main reason for a pinball festival is for people from all walks of life to come together enjoy a common activity.
FUN! in Mesquite is the main distributor for the show. They have show specials if you purchase the games in advance. This gets you an exhibitor pass for the weekend with all the perks. The game is usually unboxed on Thursday and stays on the floor until show close on Sunday. Then you take the game home. I would expect FUN!'s games are all already spoken for. (They only advertised Stern games.) The other manufacturers who have booths will have their games on the floor for sale (JJP, CGC, Spooky, API, etc.), but they tend to sell quickly. However, last year, CGC and JJP did box up unsold games (CCr and GF) to take back with them. I was one of the last exhibitors to leave last year and watched them box them up. I was surprised how many games did not sell. There are always distributors at the show whom you could order a game from, but I would not expect to purchase a NIB game at the show at a discount.
Regarding the best BBQ, seems to be split between Hutchins and Hard Eight. Thanks guys. I guess I’ll just have to go to them both.
Quoted from HoneyBadger:I’m looking for the best BBQ joint near the show. Who has the lowdown?
Rudys just up the Dallas North Toll road from the show or Hard 8 on 121 towards the airport.
Pinside meet and greet Post is up!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tpf-2024-pinside-meet-and-greet
Quoted from chet218:In my opinion. Hutchins is much better than Hard Eight.
Quoted from bflagg:Hutchins and it’s not even close.
Everyone has their own opinion, but I tried Hutchins once and didn't think it was as good as Hard Eight. It wasn't bad, just not as good in my opinion. I've been to Hard Eight a lot.
Portillos has amazing hot dogs. They aren’t too far away in the Colony
4560 Destination Dr.
The Colony TX 75056
Big floor plan changes this year, it will be interesting to see how it works out. I will say I think it will give everyone a bit more elbow room to move around in the aisles.
Source: Exhibitors got the floor plans sent to them today, and since I have a booth I was part of that group. I'll post it up if it's allowed after I check with the organizers.
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