Quoted from pin2d:To clarify the headline, "EXPO 2018 Cancelled, Replaced by Pinball Palooza?" is supposed to read as one big question.
From some Facebook posts made by Mike this morning, it sounds like he is planning to still hold Expo October 17-21. So two pinball shows in Chicago in the fall.
I find it an odd choice of headline, especially since it seems like Mike was more than willing to share that Expo would still continue regardless.
Quoted from Whysnow:MGC is electric with fun and energy. Honestly my favorite show just because there is so much to do
Aw, thanks
Quoted from Whysnow:drunken orgies
Wait, there are? I feel like I should be aware of this!!
Quoted from toyotaboy:only room for one chicago show, id prefer people start attending the alternate one and support change.
I don't agree that there is only room for one Chicago show, but honestly, what is the change happening here? Just that a different show is being run?
For anyone that forgot, Rob ran an "arcade" show (featuring pinball) a couple years ago a month or so before Expo. I wasn't able to attend but I know some people that were. I figure this will be similar. It wouldn't seem like too much of a change to me.
Quoted from epthegeek:MGC could use the support this year especially, with the move to the convention center.
Thanks And who knows, maybe in 2019 we'll need the support in a second MGC show in Chicago too I just want there to be a great show there without the drama.
We have been doing legwork for MGC Chicago (or whatever we'd call it) for years, and it has been discussed with all of the players of the other Chicago-based shows (I guess now four or five of them, not just pinball!). Maybe it's time?