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TurnedTheCorner · 09-30-2011, 10:45 PM

I should go to this, but it would cut into my time at being a reclusive shut-in. Any word on Cyclone or T2 pinballs being there?

EDIT: D'oh, T2 mentioned in OP.

prarieboy · 10-01-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryzsky

Just came back from putting up a few more posters for the show, hit Kensington, 17th Ave and 14th St. two different times. Hopefully that will help. Jay told me he's starting to think that turnout will be good.

We were down this morning. It was great! Thanks for putting this on.

Can't wait till next year!

MrMastodonFarm · 10-01-2011, 04:03 PM

Great job by those that organized this!

Headed down around 10:30 with my dad and 2 hours breezed by. He will head back east in a week with some good memories of some classic pinball. Seemed to be a good group there as we left.

However, the left flipper on Dirty Harry was stuck a bit, so event ruined.

jammies · 10-01-2011, 04:24 PM

habernac · 10-01-2011, 04:57 PM

had a blast with my 5 year old. He loved the Simpsons, Twilight Zone is awesome as always. Liked the Williams machine closest to the door as well (White Water?)

JiriHrdina · 10-01-2011, 05:54 PM

Yeah I got down there too - only had an hour and could have easy spent a few hours there. Had a blast with some classic games. Thanks to the organizers for putting this together - hopefully it becomes an annual event.

Byrns · 10-01-2011, 09:33 PM

I couldn't make it out today.

I hope it was a success, and if they do it again, that they do it for Sat & Sun next time.

jtfrogger · 10-01-2011, 11:00 PM

I was hoping to make it out, but ended up having to head out to Canmore today. Hopefully it gets put on again.

Pizza · 10-01-2011, 11:37 PM

Great set up for only being it's first year.
Props to the organizers and the owners of the various machines for lending theirs to the public
And thanks again for keeping the doors open past 10pm

Engine09 · 10-02-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by prarieboy

We were down this morning. It was great! Thanks for putting this on.

Can't wait till next year!

It was the organizer Jay Bickell and his family that did all the work. I helped out a bit and brought my machines down but Jay worked his ass off. Gobsgraham also brought down a ton of arcade games, full flatbed trailer. Attendance was pretty damn good, I'm sure costs were covered for the hall, rented generator and transportation, he did mention that he'll plan for next year. A lot of parents and kids, was great seeing them enjoy themselves.

prarieboy · 10-02-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryzsky

It was the organizer Jay Bickell and his family that did all the work. I helped out a bit and brought my machines down but Jay worked his ass off. Gobsgraham also brought down a ton of arcade games, full flatbed trailer. Attendance was pretty damn good, I'm sure costs were covered for the hall, rented generator and transportation, he did mention that he'll plan for next year. A lot of parents and kids, was great seeing them enjoy themselves.

They did a great job. I didn't get a chance to meet Jay but wish I had. The boys had a great time playing pinball for the first time. I'm looking to buy a machine off one of my friends now but if that falls through I'd like to see if he has anything for sale. Is he on Calpuck?

SeeGeeWhy · 10-03-2011, 12:13 AM

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Awesome, thanks. I almost brought my daughter to this on the weekend but wasn't able to make the time. Hopefully next year is as good as it looked this year.

hmmhmmcamo · 10-03-2011, 12:32 AM

Looks like it was a lot of fun...nice work.

Was there one of these? (my favorite as a kid)

gordo67 · 10-03-2011, 01:28 AM

Took my 9 year old and he absolutely loved it. I have a few arcade games, but now am on the hunt for a pinball machine (he told me we need a Terminator one). Thanks for all those involved, wish I had more time to spend there because the 2hrs we spent flew by.

Gobsgraham · 10-03-2011, 07:56 AM

Thanks for everyone that came out. I got to meet gordo, prairieboy and despite talking to Kryzsky quite a few times it was my first time meeting him.

Jay and his family did a great job and his boss from http://www.kelkurwestrenovations.ca/ also helped out a ton donating time, materials, game pickups etc. Overall Jay's family and friends did an amazing job and had everything covered.

Jay had a few pins for sale so if you want to get a hold of him or send him any feedback, feel free to email him at jay@pincadeshow.com.

Ironhorse · 10-03-2011, 08:51 AM

I sadly couldn't make it out this weekend with my boy due to an other engagement, but I certainly hope you'll hold one of these again. Props to the organizers and people who brought their pinball machines.

MrMastodonFarm · 10-07-2011, 05:12 PM

http://www.pincadeshow.com/

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Met people from Edmonton, whitecourt, saskatoon, airdrie, and even vancouver!! There was even someone that brought their dad from eastern canada to check out the show!!!

eizzor · 10-27-2011, 11:49 AM

Looks like it was a great success, I also hope it would be an annual event!

Pizza · 12-14-2011, 07:56 PM

2nd show announced on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/Calgary.Pinball.Arcade.Show

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‎2nd Annual Calgary Pinball & Arcade Show!

Saturday September 15th & Sunday September 16th at the Acadia Recreation Complex -Rose Hall - 240 90th Ave SE. More details to follow!!