Pinfest 2016, Allentown PA

[EldarOfSuburbia]

...is Fri May 6 and Sat May 7.

I plan on being there on Friday.

If you're lucky, I'll take some pics and do a brief write-up. I've been known to "live blog" as well.

As usual my wife isn't allowing me to take my checkbook and her minivan, so I'll be just there to play

 

[dtown8532]

Going Friday. Hopefully nothing happens to ruin my time this year. Last year my wife and I had just sold our house and were in negotiations to buy one. I got a call from my realtor while I was at the show that the deal was falling apart. Really sucked.

 

[Kolchak357]

I'll be there for both days. Really looking forward to it. Haven't played a real pin in months.

 

[Johni3w6]

Have to miss it this year. Was looking forward on wearing my BlahCade shirt.

 

[Jay]

I'm going to be in the area -- but about a month too late. I'm looking forward to the New England Pinball Expo's return this year:

https://pintasticnewengland.com

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Well, a couple of interesting finds so far.

Big Bang Bar! $1 a play for charity.

Also a Class Of 1812 whitewood sadly not working:

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

I got to play the C1812 - and yes you can keep hitting the left ramp over and over for millions, and it felt even easier on the real thing.

Time for some spot-the-difference:

Actually the scoring is completely different. Ask me now and I prefer Target Alpha over El Dorado.

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Highlight so far is this beautiful Pin*Bot:

Asking price is 2950 but well worth it if you ask me.

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

I played one game on EBD. Now I see what the fuss is about. I want one.

 

[Johni3w6]

Is there a good amount of tables there?

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Is there a good amount of tables there?

Oh yeah. Very busy right now. Lots of stuff old and new, in line for Ghostbusters right now - there are three or four of em, all four Hobbits, two GoTs (one pro one premium), Spidey vault, aforementioned Big Bang Bar....

 

[Johni3w6]

Oh yeah. Very busy right now. Lots of stuff old and new, in line for Ghostbusters right now - there are three or four of em, all four Hobbits, two GoTs (one pro one premium), Spidey vault, aforementioned Big Bang Bar....

That sounds great.
Sucks missing it this year, my daughter always looks forward to going.

Stay dry.

 

[Kolchak357]

Oh yeah. Very busy right now. Lots of stuff old and new, in line for Ghostbusters right now - there are three or four of em, all four Hobbits, two GoTs (one pro one premium), Spidey vault, aforementioned Big Bang Bar....

It was very busy for a Friday. I was there from noon til about 4:30. I didn't spot you though.
Played all the pins you mentioned and enjoyed them all. Big Bang Bar was a surprise. Well worth a buck.
Didn't get to play Full Throttle, Bride of Pinbot 2.0, or Rob Zombie. I'm going again tomorrow and hope to play those three.
I'm with you on that 8 Ball Deluxe. My buddy and I played it a couple of times. Such a smart layout.

I thought that Spidey Vault sure looked pretty in person. The color just popped!

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

My favorite part of the day was being able to play all 4 EMs that are in TPA.

My least favorite was a near 4 hour drive home.

 

[Kolchak357]

Took 4 hrs to get home? Yuck!

Did you get a chance to play that TFTC that was there? It was in good shape and a joy to play.

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Took 4 hrs to get home? Yuck!

Did you get a chance to play that TFTC that was there? It was in good shape and a joy to play.

Nope, missed it entirely....

 

[dtown8532]

Nice show. Didn't buy anything other than some playfield glass. No Centaurs and the BSD's were too much. Played most of the new stuff except Full Throttle and KISS was having some issues.

I've been going to pinball shows for about 15 years and it's nice to see more women every year. Especially the one in black. Wow. Not being offensive. I'm a happily married man but, still, wow... If you saw her you know what I'm talking about.

Great Italian Hoagie from the farmer's market too...

 

[EldarOfSuburbia]

Especially the one in black. Wow. Not being offensive. I'm a happily married man but, still, wow... If you saw her you know what I'm talking about.

She definitely turned an eye or two.

 

[wolfson]

fellas ,I hope you all had a great time !!!sounds like it !!!I`m lying back flicking stations between all the football codes,i have another 7 hours before Leicester City are crowned EPL Champions,can`t wait !!! thanks Eldar for the photos I`m drooling haha !!! mate that`s a long drive,i appreciate your effort even more !!!!

 

[dtown8532]

It was nice to see the Target Pool I repaired there and still working. Also, it wasn't for sale so the new owner must be enjoying it.


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