Author Topic: ZAPCON April 18-19, 2015: BIGGER AND BETTER! (Read 6866 times)

toxicwes · « **on:** February 04, 2015, 12:21:13 pm »

The 3rd annual ZAPCON is right around the corner! Are you ready?

If you haven’t heard yet, we outgrew the Renaissance and are now at the Mesa Convention Center. That means twice as much space, more power than we could ever use, FREE PARKING, a WAAAAAYYY better load-in/out situation and cheaper hotel accommodations at the neighboring Phoenix Marriott Mesa (make reservations prior to March 16th to get the ZapCon rate).

ZapCon needs YOU! for every working game you bring you get a weekend pass, a super-awesome exclusive personalized badge & lanyard, early access to the game room, and our eternal gratitude for being an important part of the AZ arcade/pinball community. If you have games but no way to get them to the show, there may be a couple of options. I will do my best to put you in touch with other folks that may have room on their truck, or that might be willing to split the cost of a rental 2-3 ways. Just PM me your actual name, email, phone number, and we’ll get to work on it.

We’re also looking for sponsors/advertisers and vendors. If you’d like to get your name or business in front of the AZ classic gaming community, this is great and affordable way to do it. PM me if you or someone you know is interested.

THIS YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS (so far):

-Arcade competitions! Last year we didn’t organize any arcade competitions, but this year the folks at This Old Arcade are stepping up and hosting a Tetris competition and a couple of fighting game contests. Thanks Tim & Ricardo! Details to follow.

-Best of Show contest! Firebird Pinball will once again host a ‘best of show’ contest with prizes and trophies for best pinball machine and arcade game in a couple of categories, so bring your “A” games! More details to follow.

-Pinball Tournament! As always the AZ Pinball Players League will be hosting an IFPA pinball tournament. Format details will be available closer to the event.

-Pinball Rodeo! Danger Dann and his Pinball Rodeo will be returning, with a new wacky game or two to mix things up.

-NES Lounge! The Atari Lounge was such a hit that we’re also including a NES lounge this year!

Together we can make this an event to remember… and spread the word!

More info at ZAPCON.COM

yotsuya · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2015, 12:25:19 pm »

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Super Spacefortress Macross will be there again, along with a special project in the works....

It's a great show. If you are anywhere in the Phoenix area, come hang out with me and HaRuMaN!!!

yotsuya · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2015, 12:26:39 pm »

Oh, and kudus to toxicwes and the other show organizers for their tireless efforts to make this happen.

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2015, 12:39:56 pm »

Man, I'm seriously considering this... I'd have to fly in of course. It looks pretty awesome.

D

yotsuya · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2015, 12:41:38 pm »

I'm actually looking forward to the Tetris competition. I'm a pretty decent Tetris player myself...

melvinbates · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2015, 03:24:40 pm »

This is great news. Wasn't able to make it last year, but am looking forward to this year.

Le Chuck · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2015, 03:29:33 pm »

I'm going to try and come to this.

pbj · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2015, 03:31:42 pm »

Who will be carrying?

yotsuya · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2015, 03:33:21 pm »

Quote from: Le Chuck on February 04, 2015, 03:29:33 pm

I'm going to try and come to this.

WHOOOOOO!!!! Future ZapCon 15 photos:

Slippyblade · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2015, 05:12:07 pm »

I'll be there as well. It'd be great to meet a few more of you guys face to face! Last year was my first attendance and I had a blast. I even brought my kids out and they had a great time as well.

Anybody know when pre-reg opens?

yotsuya · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2015, 05:22:25 pm »

We'll do the BYOAC photo around Macross whenever you can get there, Slippy!

horizon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2015, 05:44:28 pm »

Wait, what? I had no idea about this.

This is awesome! Going to check in with my social event coordinator when I get home from work.

Cardphan1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2015, 06:51:02 pm »

Darned if I didn't stumble upon Saint's book and this site at the perfect time!

RetroGreg · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2015, 06:52:45 pm »

I'm glad it's bigger and I'll probably go again, but I have to be the guy that bitches that it's all the way in Mesa. Not everyone lives in the East Valley!

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:02:31 pm »

I'd go but some creepoid stood in the shadows and took pictures of all the ladies that played the Macross machine and posted them online. In short I fear for my wifes life.

yotsuya · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:13:22 pm »

Quote from: Cardphan1 on February 04, 2015, 06:51:02 pm

Darned if I didn't stumble upon Saint's book and this site at the perfect time!

Cardphan? As in Arizona Cardinals?

yotsuya · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:14:05 pm »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on February 04, 2015, 07:02:31 pm

I'd go but some creepoid stood in the shadows and took pictures of all the ladies that played the Macross machine and posted them online. In short I fear for my wifes life.

Dat ass tho!

yotsuya · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:15:13 pm »

Quote from: RetroGreg on February 04, 2015, 06:52:45 pm

I'm glad it's bigger and I'll probably go again, but I have to be the guy that bitches that it's all the way in Mesa. Not everyone lives in the East Valley!

I'd drive to north Mexico (Tucson) for this show!!!

RetroGreg · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:27:20 pm »

Lol I still have to go. It was a lot of fun last year.

yotsuya · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:34:20 pm »

Quote from: RetroGreg on February 04, 2015, 07:27:20 pm

Lol I still have to go. It was a lot of fun last year.

Do you know any of the Phoenix regulars?

RetroGreg · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:47:28 pm »

I've just met Haruman so far. He did a pad hack for me several years ago and I recently bought a wood grain cocktail kit from him that I am close to finishing. I did play your Macross cabinet last year. Top notch work

Oh and I recently met jawhn from KLOV and got a gutted Joust from him.

yotsuya · « **Reply #21 on:** February 04, 2015, 07:57:35 pm »

Sweet!!! Jawhn is the patron saint of classic arcade gaming in Phoenix. Sooner or later, everybody gets to meet Jawhn.

I did the pilot builds on those cocktail kits. I love them. HaRuMaN and does a great job. If you have any questions, let me know.

if you're a collector in the Phoenix area, your next step is to start going to the local repair parties.

Slippyblade · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2015, 08:02:42 pm »

I've yet to make it to one of the parties. Always on days I have to work. Stupid real life getting in the way of my hobbies!

yotsuya · « **Reply #23 on:** February 04, 2015, 08:10:21 pm »

The last one was awesome. We ended up going to StarFighters afterwards.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2015, 08:33:57 pm »

Hmmm, is Arizona one of the States I'm allowed back in or not... ?

I'll have to look into it.

Cardphan1 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:20:10 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 04, 2015, 07:13:22 pm

Cardphan? As in Arizona Cardinals?

Yup short drive for me. Starting my first cabinet this week (will post up a project announcement later for everyone to critique) so the timing is great. I'll get to see some examples in person and maybe pick some brains.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:37:47 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 04, 2015, 07:14:05 pm

Dat ass tho!

You got that far? I couldnt get past the nape of her neck.

yotsuya · « **Reply #27 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:50:01 pm »

yotsuya · « **Reply #28 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:50:50 pm »

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on February 04, 2015, 09:37:47 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on February 04, 2015, 07:14:05 pm
Dat ass tho!

You got that far? I couldnt get past the nape of her neck.

Dat neck tho!

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #29 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:53:20 pm »

This place is turning into reddit one day at a time.

RetroGreg · « **Reply #30 on:** February 04, 2015, 09:59:27 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 04, 2015, 07:57:35 pm

Sweet!!! Jawhn is the patron saint of classic arcade gaming in Phoenix. Sooner or later, everybody gets to meet Jawhn.

I did the pilot builds on those cocktail kits. I love them. HaRuMaN and does a great job. If you have any questions, let me know.

if you're a collector in the Phoenix area, your next step is to start going to the local repair parties.

Yeah, the cocktail kit was really nice. Pretty straightforward to get together.

Jawhn was really cool. I put an ad on Craigslist looking for a gutted cab for about $50 not expecting to get a response really, or at least for a few days. He responded within an hour with a selection of several cabs to choose from, let alone a gutted Williams cab with no structural damage! I figured it must be my lucky day so I rushed over and made the big mistake of bringing my wife because she was already with me. All the cabs were cool, but it kind of freaked the wife out.

I was promptly told that I could only have the cocktail and one upright inside the house unless I wanted to buy her a bigger one lol. Problem is I think I'm getting hooked on these projects and know I'll want another one after I work on the gutted Joust. Do any of you Phoenix guys keep any playable cabs in the garage? I'd really like to work on a couple more. I'm just afraid the heat would wreck them.

yotsuya · « **Reply #31 on:** February 04, 2015, 11:11:28 pm »

Quote from: RetroGreg on February 04, 2015, 09:59:27 pm

Quote from: yotsuya on February 04, 2015, 07:57:35 pm
Sweet!!! Jawhn is the patron saint of classic arcade gaming in Phoenix. Sooner or later, everybody gets to meet Jawhn.

I did the pilot builds on those cocktail kits. I love them. HaRuMaN and does a great job. If you have any questions, let me know.

if you're a collector in the Phoenix area, your next step is to start going to the local repair parties.

Yeah, the cocktail kit was really nice. Pretty straightforward to get together.

Jawhn was really cool. I put an ad on Craigslist looking for a gutted cab for about $50 not expecting to get a response really, or at least for a few days. He responded within an hour with a selection of several cabs to choose from, let alone a gutted Williams cab with no structural damage! I figured it must be my lucky day so I rushed over and made the big mistake of bringing my wife because she was already with me. All the cabs were cool, but it kind of freaked the wife out.

I was promptly told that I could only have the cocktail and one upright inside the house unless I wanted to buy her a bigger one lol. Problem is I think I'm getting hooked on these projects and know I'll want another one after I work on the gutted Joust. Do any of you Phoenix guys keep any playable cabs in the garage? I'd really like to work on a couple more. I'm just afraid the heat would wreck them.

Heh. Yeah, Jawhn's place can be a bit overwhelming for any wife.

Those of you guys that are local to the Phoenix area, PM me if you're interested in joining the local message board group. It's a great place to network and get new ideas.

jdbailey1206 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 05, 2015, 07:04:30 am »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on February 04, 2015, 09:53:20 pm

This place is turning into reddit one day at a time.

Dont they play with their joysticks over there also?

yotsuya · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:25:40 am »

We need to get PBJ to ZapCon. It's about $300 round trip to fly from Houston to Phoenix. He can spend the night at HaRuMaN's next to a bunch of weecades.... Figure $100 for admission, food, and incidentals. Should I get a Kickstarter going?

Malenko · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:33:33 am »

I want a badge and lanyard

pbj · « **Reply #35 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:47:49 am »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 05, 2015, 09:25:40 am

We need to get PBJ to ZapCon. It's about $300 round trip to fly from Houston to Phoenix. He can spend the night at HaRuMaN's next to a bunch of weecades.... Figure $100 for admission, food, and incidentals. Should I get a Kickstarter going?

Frontier Airlines is less than $200.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #36 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:50:02 am »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 05, 2015, 09:25:40 am

He can spend the night at HaRuMaN's next to a bunch of weecades....

I'll take things that ain't happening for $200, Alex...

Louis Tully · « **Reply #37 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:52:24 am »

yotsuya · « **Reply #38 on:** February 05, 2015, 10:58:27 am »

Quote from: HaRuMaN on February 05, 2015, 09:50:02 am

Quote from: yotsuya on February 05, 2015, 09:25:40 am
He can spend the night at HaRuMaN's next to a bunch of weecades....

I'll take things that ain't happening for $200, Alex...

You can have him autograph them all! Imagine that - The PBJ Signature Series Weecade.

Nephasth · « **Reply #39 on:** February 05, 2015, 11:03:51 am »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 05, 2015, 10:58:27 am

Quote from: HaRuMaN on February 05, 2015, 09:50:02 am
Quote from: yotsuya on February 05, 2015, 09:25:40 am
He can spend the night at HaRuMaN's next to a bunch of weecades....

I'll take things that ain't happening for $200, Alex...

You can have him autograph them all! Imagine that - The PBJ Signature Series Weecade.

They can all have authentic PBJ inspection stickers.

pbj · « **Reply #40 on:** February 05, 2015, 11:09:17 am »

I could hand out autographed Konkey Dong postcards. It'd destroyed the collectible value of Malenko's but he'll live.

Nephasth · « **Reply #41 on:** February 05, 2015, 11:25:55 am »

BYOAC trading cards. Collect them all!

yotsuya · « **Reply #42 on:** February 05, 2015, 11:27:52 am »

Quote from: Nephasth on February 05, 2015, 11:25:55 am

BYOAC trading cards. Collect them all!

No lie. I want to do something special for all the BYOAC members who attend this year.

horizon · « **Reply #43 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:45:32 pm »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 05, 2015, 09:25:40 am

We need to get PBJ to ZapCon. It's about $300 round trip to fly from Houston to Phoenix. He can spend the night at HaRuMaN's next to a bunch of weecades.... Figure $100 for admission, food, and incidentals. Should I get a Kickstarter going?

GoFundMe! If a guy who walks to work can nab $200K, why cant PBJ get $47.23 for incidentals?

yotsuya · « **Reply #44 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:46:42 pm »

The updated game list is up!

http://www.zapcon.com/games.php

Locke141 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 05, 2015, 01:34:55 pm »

If I was still in NY I would make the fly down to go.

My best friend moved to Phenix a few years a go. I'm going to try to talk him in to going so I can Skype in for a walk through. will try to sweeten the pot by doing a fight stick for him if he does.

pbj · « **Reply #46 on:** February 05, 2015, 03:12:01 pm »

Might as well go, what the hell else am I gonna do? Work, ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, sleep?

AzureKnight · « **Reply #47 on:** February 05, 2015, 03:39:53 pm »

Why, oh why didn't this exist when I lived in AZ.... I'm totally jealous and wish I could attend.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #48 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:41:18 pm »

I'm honestly gonna take a look at flying down and attending. I have a few wheels I'm trying to turn over the next couple weeks and if all goes to plan I'll book some accommodations and a flight.

yotsuya · « **Reply #49 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:44:24 pm »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on February 05, 2015, 04:41:18 pm

I'm honestly gonna take a look at flying down and attending. I have a few wheels I'm trying to turn over the next couple weeks and if all goes to plan I'll book some accommodations and a flight.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #50 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:49:40 pm »

hahaha.

Seriously though, I havnt been to AZ since like 2005, and really it was only a layover on a trip to Denver. ...yes, I know how stupid that sounds. But it was a cheap flight.

yotsuya · « **Reply #51 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:53:00 pm »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on February 05, 2015, 04:49:40 pm

hahaha.

Seriously though, I havnt been to AZ since like 2005, and really it was only a layover on a trip to Denver. ...yes, I know how stupid that sounds. But it was a cheap flight.

Too bad the hockey season is over a week before ZapCon, I'd try to get us tickets.

Slippyblade · « **Reply #52 on:** February 05, 2015, 05:12:33 pm »

Welcome to Arizona! The land where EVERYTHING wants to bite, poison, or sting you. Plants and animals alike!

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #53 on:** February 05, 2015, 05:14:29 pm »

...for Edmonton fans that can't happen soon enough.

Yeah that's too bad. I'd be down for that. You guys play us here on April the 7th. That would be a sweet game. Mind you you'll also play the Ducks for the last game of the season so that unfortunately might be a shellacking.

ChanceKJ · « **Reply #54 on:** February 05, 2015, 05:15:08 pm »

Quote from: Slippyblade on February 05, 2015, 05:12:33 pm

Welcome to Arizona! The land where EVERYTHING wants to bite, poison, or sting you. Plants and animals alike!

Could be worse, you could live in Toronto.

yotsuya · « **Reply #55 on:** February 05, 2015, 05:17:23 pm »

Quote from: ChanceKJ on February 05, 2015, 05:15:08 pm

Quote from: Slippyblade on February 05, 2015, 05:12:33 pm
Welcome to Arizona! The land where EVERYTHING wants to bite, poison, or sting you. Plants and animals alike!

Could be worse, you could live in Toronto.

You can take Slippyblade back with you.

RetroGreg · « **Reply #56 on:** February 05, 2015, 11:13:21 pm »

I'd like to personally thank whoever is bringing the Rampart cabinet. That has to be my favorite game of all time. Love it.

toxicwes · « **Reply #57 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:33:54 pm »

ZapCon tickets and shirt pre-sales are now on sale! Come and get 'em!

toxicwes · « **Reply #58 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:04:38 pm »

If you enjoy the social media, the facebook event page is now live: https://www.facebook.com/events/448011425356423/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

yotsuya · « **Reply #59 on:** February 20, 2015, 01:37:11 am »

T-shirt ordered!

DeLuSioNal29 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 26, 2015, 07:59:44 pm »

OK, now that it's almost March and it's drawing closer I need to get off my butt and order my tix for the airline and book a hotel.

Any suggestions on any deals?

DeLuSioNaL29

Malenko · « **Reply #61 on:** March 04, 2015, 06:29:48 pm »

share Haruman's couch with PBJ.

SHOW US YOUR COUCH!

Le Chuck · « **Reply #62 on:** March 04, 2015, 06:55:04 pm »

Quote from: Malenko on March 04, 2015, 06:29:48 pm

share Haruman's couch with PBJ.

SHOW US YOUR COUCH!

Planet Comicon is March 13-15 in KC. I heard Hope's couch is available.

Malenko · « **Reply #63 on:** March 04, 2015, 07:45:21 pm »

Quote from: Le Chuck on March 04, 2015, 06:55:04 pm

Planet Comicon is March 13-15 in KC. I heard Hope's couch is available.

Im sure we could both fit in her couch.

toxicwes · « **Reply #64 on:** March 10, 2015, 02:17:45 pm »

Only one week left to take advantage of the ZapCon promo room rate at the neighboring Phoenix Marriott Mesa. Call (480) 898-8300 and book your reservation now!

toxicwes · « **Reply #65 on:** March 16, 2015, 03:17:19 pm »

Good news! The Phoenix Marriott Mesa has extended the deadline for booking rooms with the ZapCon discount! You now have through Sunday March 22nd to call (480) 898-8300 and make your reservation.

toxicwes · « **Reply #66 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:40:01 pm »

The "Schedule" page of zapcon.com has both arcade and pinball tournament information now. Start planning your ZapCon weekend! http://zapcon.com/schedule.php

toxicwes · « **Reply #67 on:** March 24, 2015, 03:09:53 pm »

Want to get into ZapCon for free? We need volunteers! email wes [at] zapcon [dot] com to sign up, or if you have any questions.


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