Classic Arcade & Pinball Convention in Phoenix

[toxicwes]

I represent a group that is seriously looking into putting together a California Extreme style (though smaller) arcade & pinball convention in Phoenix, AZ. We already host an annual con (KoL Con) and we've been consulting with Dann Frank, one of the administrators of the Wild West Pinball Convention that took place back in the 90s, so we've got the chops to make this happen.

 

Right now we're putting out feelers to see who'd be interested in attending, but more importantly who'd be willing to put up some of their pinball and/or arcade games for a weekend.

 

Please let me know if you're interested and if so, how many games you could conceivably bring.

 

Thanks, and If you know any other collectors please spread the word.

Wes

[UberArcade]

I live too far away to participate, but I am curious how this would work for the people bringing the machines. I brought 6 games to a friend's comic convention this year and it was a big deal moving them and costly renting a truck. So just wondering if you help pay for moving the machines or anything like that? I would really like to see something like this happen closer to where I live.

[toxicwes]

I live too far away to participate, but I am curious how this would work for the people bringing the machines. I brought 6 games to a friend's comic convention this year and it was a big deal moving them and costly renting a truck. So just wondering if you help pay for moving the machines or anything like that? I would really like to see something like this happen closer to where I live.

 

Well, honestly until we develop more of a reputation and sense of community, we will probably have to provide a local pick-up and drop-off service.