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Well, here it is coming up again! The Chicagoland Spring Coin-op Show will be held at Pheasant Run resort on April 3,4 & 5, 2009. As usual the NLG pre-meet will be on Saturday at the McDonald's just to the west of the convention center starting at about 7-8 am. Below is a map of the area and another of the resort/convention center and McDonald's. Hope to see old friends as well as some new ones!  :3-

 Dan (tacman)

I've already set up a sub-gallery for the pictures that you're going to post. :71-

We will be there and we are towing a Dunk A Tacman tank filled with ice water.
Also 2 300lb NFL linemen to encourage tacman to play along

Location and timing are everything, aren't they? Out there in Chicago in early April, you'd need the linemen for enforcement. At NLG headquarters in July, we'd all be lining up to be dunked. :97- :97-

Well it looks like I will not make it to this Spring Show. :37- :37- I have my relations coming to see us at the same day of the show.
Since we are all at that age we do not want to miss any get to gathers. But plan to be a the Fall Show.

I hate I will miss the dunking of Tacman. :97- :97-  Ron you probably don't need to bring the ice as it is usually cold enough to freeze the water, don't forget an ice pick :79-

Ron

Ron, does that mean the team won't miss the linemen for games after I introduce them to my leetle friend?   :89- Oh, that's right the way they are playing they don't have any linemen anyway!!  :97-  :97-  :97-
I see we're starting the war again, have to bring my rabbit skin lined gloves and fur hat to the meet.  :5-

 Dan (tacman)

P.S. Tell those linemen not to go boating, its hazardous to their health.

I'm there.

Hello all...  I should be there. Let's get a list together of who's bringing what to sell , trade, or offer free to anyone who needs it...  I'll have an IGT BARCREST machine called  LITTLE DEVIL available for $900 ( here's a  video of the bonus round  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilOxsND3RTU    )...  I also have a 3 coin PINBALL kit for a VISION Round Top  for   $200.   Hope to see everyone ( qand a few new faces ) there.  Bill

im in as always, i have lots of pens to hand out as always,

Tacman After Tommy Harris read your reply He said he can't wait to meet you and discuss the 2 little bunnies he just got. Also He wants to show you the little freinds he got at the FBI range and introduce you to Tank Johnson who will be in town that weekend

I seen the size of those guys....Tacman...you're in big trouble man! :72-

Ron, no problem, I can always use the practice. Don't know about Harris, but mentioning Tank lowers your credibility, gangbangers with talent but can't leave the Hood alone. Wonder if Tank ever got his dogs back that we took from him?? Also the little friends from the FBI were awhile back after the news got ahold of the story that they let the Bears shoot up the range.

 Dan (tacman)

Hey ask Tommy if he would be interested in these new sights I'm marketing. I'm sure it will improve his and the other guys aim.

LMAO  :97- :97- :97- :97- :97-  :3- :3-

The more I read, the more I want to go to this.  I'm not sure about my wife though.

Thanks,
Wayne

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Be nice  Dan

Tacman Tacmam you make me feel tired all over when you talk like that.
Tank says since the Cowboys cut him he needs something to do with his hands and is really looking forward to meeting someone who took his dogs

Bill,
 How tall is the Little Devil machine without the light ??  Would you consider a partial trade??

dansgames  :5-

I'd make an educated guess and offhandedly say that without the topper light, the "Little Devil" machine is about 6 inches shorter? :103-

You win.

u know I was only kidding right? lol...I havent a clue on the dimensions of a Barcrest cabinet...all I know is they're huge boxes.

I googled...maybe this will help the guys>>>>check out this link>>

http://www.ohiogaming.com/igtuprightcabinetspecs.htm (http://www.ohiogaming.com/igtuprightcabinetspecs.htm)

They're not that bad Mark. The height of the cabinet is 4'1" ( without the candle)...    Poor BARCREST.... get's no respect !!! :60- :60- :60-

That's interesting because I wasn't sure...
The two cabinets I made are 44" and 47" respectively (without the candles)

Wow!! those are impressive Mark  :131-

Can you build in a beer tap on one side and a peanut dispenser on the other?

lol...that's a great idea actually, ArchJDS
These cabinets run really cool because I have extra large vents in the top box and out the back.
I could have peanuts come out the side....might cost the player a coupla credits though... :96-

Count me in too, It's been too long of a winter.
MACFOG

Hello all!

I am still looking for some Casino style slot stands - anyone have any??

Dan #2

Dan,
 I have 30 brand new ones they run $100. each how many do you need..??

Dansgames  :5-

What Color are they ?
Metal or Wood ?
Do they have doors down below with locks or are they solid.

jay,
 I have a guy in Wisc. that makes them for me. They are wood with locks. what is nice there are no holes cut in the top. He loves slots so every 6 months He will build me 50 stands in exchange games. If you are interested in Quantity I can give you his contact number.

Dansgames  :5-

Dan,  Those look ok.  The holes in the top are to run your cords/links thru.  Newer style games need this but yours are neat and the buyer could drill a hole where they want if need be. I prefer the real deal myself they look much better but you do have a bargain price on those.  Thanks B. 

It seems I am in the need for a single payline black S2000 reel glass (the short one). If anyone has an extra they want to sell drop me a line and bring it to the show. Thanks!

 Dan (tacman)

 II'll be bringing a 5X pay and Triple Jackpot S+ kits for 9" machines and I have a Gold Mine glass set for a 13" Gamemaker.

Tacman,
 got you covered on the payline reel glass, let me know if you want me to bring your 5 reel diamond run up also. For all NLG members I have a good selection of S2000 machines on hand most of them can be seen at my e-bay store www.stores.ebay.com/dansgames just figure at least 25% off of the price I have listed. I also have a fishing for cash vision game for $600. (older cabinet no side ears) in great condition. Freedom stars 4 reel $650. VLC multi game $450.
Stands will run $100. they look great. Please let me know in advance if you are interested in any games as I will only be bringing up the ones that are pre-sold . Looking forward to seeing everyone again  :3- :3- :3-

Dansgames  :5-

Dan
We need to talk about the Triple lucky 5 reeler
Tacman: No Games fo you ...One Year!!!!!!!

Dan, thats great! I'm glad you decided to come to the show. Yes, I would appreciate it if you brought it in the trailer to the show. That way I can look at Bunnyslots, point to it and GLOAT!!  :88-

 Dan (tacman)

Dan
If you need to go to more than one Bears game I'll take care of you
Tacman No Games For You!!!! Two years !!!!!!

 :97- :97- :97-

Tacman, would you care to try for three?  :30- :30-  :5-  :72- :72- :72-

I don't know, I really wouldn't call going to a Bears games any kind of enticement!  :25- Isn't that kind of like going some place to get kicked in the nards?  :72- :72- :72- Unless of course you were rooting for the OTHER team!  :97-

 Dan (tacman)

Ron, you sure are busy for St. Patty's Day!!

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/j0MsPKfKS34eylFmdPzo (http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/j0MsPKfKS34eylFmdPzo)

Oh Dan of Dans games if one of your sons wants a tryout with the team I can arrange that
Tacman No Games for you 2 years
            No Soup for you  1 year

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFIVNwiq8ls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFIVNwiq8ls)

Dan #2

 OK Ron,
 You know how to win me over I will even include a stand. The VLC is sold moonman is the lucky buyer, just keep fresh batteries in it. I also have a deal on a Triple Diamond vision game with 8 extra top glasses ( pictured below ), all for $800. I will also be bringing some generic S2000 for $450.

dansgames  :5-

Dan
I can't wait. I'll tell my wife when we load in my car
thanks
Ron

Tacman No games for you!!! 2 years!

I thought I would add this note for you, Ron. :97- :97- :97-

r273

not much punishment if she bans him to his game room :30- :30-

Well, Well, Well. It looks like the 2 Rons have combined forces against the Tacman. Your evil plot has been uncovered!  :89- Department of Homeland Security satellite cameras have discovered that you have been breeding mutant giant attack rabbits to ambush me at the pre-show meet!  :30- President Obama has assured me I will have all the required forces to combat this dastardly plot!!  :5- :5- :5-

 Dan (tacman)

And just to show you're not messing with an amateur, here's a pic of my last trophy. The dreaded Mammoth Rabbit of the Okefenokee Swamp.  :72-


 Dan (tacman)

If anyone needs any Williams model 40x repro kits (dotmation or not)
let me know and i can bring them to the show. i have most titles
available in 9" and 16" (no roundtops). includes both glasses and
reel strips (no eproms).

Would anyone be able to bring a 16 inch top for a Williams Model 40x ? thank you

You guys crack me up.   :72-  :72-  :72-


W

You have a lot of confidence in that Clint Eastwood special revolver, if I had to use a ladder to climb over what I shot I would sure as hell have at least a huge Rifle possibly the Elmer Fudd competition model

He forgot to enlarge his piece when he was Photoshopping it. :5- :25-   :97- :97- :97- :97-

BTW, Dan, you're pretty handy with that mouse (or is your computer interface called a rabbit?) Nice cut & paste work. :131- :131- :3- :3-

What do you mean Photoshop?  :103- What are you implying?  :58- Those are my stories and I'm sticking to them!!  :5-

 Dan (tacman)

My Mother in law is Maltese, she loves rabbit stew, the size of that rabbit, there would be enough stew to feed Malta for a month.

W  :96- (I don't have any interest in even trying it.)

Tastes like chicken.  :30- :97- :97- :97-

I think there's more to that saying, but we wont go there.  :5-

W

Fixed that for ya, David...


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Well Ron it looks like you will be on your own with that rabbit hunter at the show. Seem like I have a pressing engagement that I will not be able to back you up this time. I will send my larger rabbits on the bus in care of Tacman  :72-  besides I'm scared of big guns.

Hope you all have a good time as, I know you will. Be sure to talk about me, as it will be a good subject! :97-

Ron (retired rabbit breeder) :88-

I guess I had the wrong Bogey. :5- :5- I should have know better -- chickens don't fly.  :169-

Ron, that's too bad. :8-  I'm sure everyone there will miss your company.

Send out the The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cCI18qAoKq4

Ron
We will miss you and your wife. I'm thinking of parting out the evil Tacman would you like a drumstick or a wing?

thinking of coming up for the show, its only 15 hours each way, but it is the closest to the homestead.  Can anyone suggest a place to stay that is reasonable?

jon

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You are officially a member of Rick's SMAA. (Slot Machine Addicts Association) :88-

Statfreak,

  thanks for the compliment.

jon

by the way, how much are the dues?

A slot machine a month, half credit is given for 8 liners and video pokies. :97- :97- :wa :136-

The purchase of at least two new slot machines* and half a dozen conversion kits a year or equivalent in parts and restoration projects, OR the maximum allowed by The Wife ( :14-), whichever is less. :5- :30- :30- :97- :97- :97- :97-

*May be waived by proving that your house is as full-up with machines as possible.  :5-

PS: Driving 15 hours in each direction just to meet other slot addicts and to pick up some coffee and a new slot definitely waives the first year's requirements. :127-


<ADD> Bill, you beat me to it!!
:72- :72- :72- :72-

we have no dues for the member ship meets just the donation that any one does for the nlg site it self, 15hr , one way where are you coming from ??

Dave, I think he was talking about dues to Rick's SMAA. Xkey, my respects to your driving endeavor, my son was stationed at Ft. Eustis in your backyard so I have done that drive. There are several hotels in and around that area depending on the chain you like to frequent. Since I am on furlough leading up to the show if you decide another way to get here, plane or Amtrak, I'm sure I can pick you up and provide transportation to your hotel and the meet/show. If you are hoping for a machine then I think using your own transportation is the way to go. If you do make the decision to come up, let me know and I will send you my cell# for Justin Case.

 Dan (tacman)

Would anyone be willing to bring 3 williams model 40x transport units to the show
to sell me?  just the transport is needed (nothing more).

Dan (tacman),

 Thanks for the offer, I have checked on airfare, its not too bad, but I probably will not be able to gate check an S2000.  I think that my neighbor and I are going to drive up, it the pre meet and McD's on Friday or Saturday.

I just read the 1st post again, its Saturday.

Xkey, no problem. If you are eyeing one of those S2000's from DansGames, you may want to get ahold of him, see what his inventory is and put a hold on whatever you want. Hope to see you there!

 Dan (tacman)

Thanks for the plug Dan,
  Xkey check out my e-bay store for my current invevtory. I have a few not listed in my store , they are Fishin for cash vision, Mag 7 ( 4th reel), Super spin sizzling 7's  R/T & 16" ( 4th reel ), Freedom Stars ( 4th reel), double gold, figure at least 20 to 25% off the price I have listed on the machines . You can always rent a trailer to haul everthing back as I am sure you will find more stuff at the show. You may be able to talk tacman out of His 5 reel Double diamond run I am bringing up.  :79- :79-

dansgames  :5-

And if you can't find his store.. it's here..

http://stores.ebay.com/dansgames (http://stores.ebay.com/dansgames)

Maybe Joey can pop a link in a the top or down the side

Saw this on Craigslist. Hey Tacman, maybe you would want this slot more than the 5 reel Double Diamond Run?  :97- :97- :97-

http://detroit.craigslist.org/for/1080483002.html (http://detroit.craigslist.org/for/1080483002.html)

Hey Jim, that's pretty tempting especially with my affinity for rabbits  :5- If it only had a few more reels, and no reel stop buttons and no bunnies and a myriad of other things like location, location, location   :79-  I think I'll pass.  :97-

 Dan (tacman)

Who's Justin Case? :96-

There's the cat looking out of the box.

Excuse me while I taunt Bunnyslots again!

 Dan (tacman)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxiv3CBMS4M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxiv3CBMS4M)

Jon-

When I went to the show, I stayed at the Comfort Inn and Suites, Geneva (http://www.comfortinngeneva.com/).  It's about 10 minutes from the show, and was really nice.  Their rates were pretty comparable to the other hotels in the area (a LOT cheaper than the resort where the show is being held), and I was able to get a free upgrade to a whirlpool suite for the asking (your mileage may vary, of course).

You can also use Hotwire or Priceline to get a place if you want to get a good rate and don't particularally care which hotel you end up in (for Hotwire, choose the "St. Charles - Geneva" area, for Priceline it's simply the "St. Charles" area).

I think Bugs Bunny usually comes out on top in these situations. You guys do keep me entertained though.

Thanks,
Wayne

It certainly would have been a short-lived animation character had Elmer's aspirations come twue !! :97- :97- :97-

 Dan (tacman)

Signature says it all  --  --   --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  --  -- > VVVVVV

Hello I Have for sale 5 igt  visions these are the titles Diamond thief 2 coin,Cherry Pie 2 coin ,double diamond bonus wheel 2 coin,these 3 are round top machines asking price $850-$895each Pinball 3 coin chop top $900,,run for your money chop top 3 coin $850  if interested I can bring to chicagoland show I also have a kenny rogers the gambler machine   Mark 4 with working bill validator for sale asking price $550 and a Williams  dotmation shopping spree machine for sale asking price $750 also an anchor gaming sea quest very hard to find no longer made with the touch screen bonus asking price $1200

Here is a pic of the sea quest if any one is interested the price is $1200 I can bring to chicago show or  we can arrange something else

That's great, but we need prices.

Well, the meet & show is just around the corner and this thread seemed to lose steam with people posting wants and what they're bringing to sell or give away.  :60- I found a stray S+ reel and non-standard IGT silver oval topper faceplate that anyone can just have. I could use a couple of IGT S2000 small button assembliies for the bet deck, figure I'd play around with M/D in the future. I will also be bringing my lift table and 2 wheeler, don't know how many machines will be changing hands, but we will be prepared! Lets keep everyone posting with wants and haves to maybe entice a few more members to come on out!

 Dan (tacman)

Okay guys, I went through the posts and the list of people coming to the meet is below. Also, bondoexpress has added prices to his machines that are for sale in case anyone has missed it.

 Dan (tacman)

Tacman
Kenokarz
DansGames
Railroad94
Tollguy316
Macfog
Diecaster
Moonman
Dpalmi
Cfh
Karaoke Mike
usautoservice
Xkey  :60-

Oh, and I guess... Bunnyslots  :125-

Hi, maybe if someone has some extra $1 inserts. I would buy 3 off somebody. Thanks

Have you tried printing some of these off on Photo Paper (regular paper is not suitable).
Password is Operate8 (case sensitive).

WOW, I love freebies. Thank you
K+

What I need is Tacman under the wheels of my car!!

No playing slots  1 year!!

I would like to go to this, but my wife has been great about my many purchases and doesn't want me to go, so I wont.  I hope all of you have a great time, I know there will be pictures and videos when you return, I'll enjoy going through those.

Thanks,
Wayne

Too bad Wayne, especially since I just received the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch from the Cardinal this afternoon!  :89- Rabbit tartar in the Wally World parking lot!!  :79- :79- :79-

 Dan (tacman)

I will be loading up the trailer this week with the machines that are pre-sold along with a few other S200's at great prices. Stands will run $100. for new and $75. for used ones. See everyone there  on Saturday. Tacman add usautoservice to the list of members coming, he just joined a couple of weeks ago.

dansgames  :5-

OK, everyone. I have been waiting for Happ to get in a shipment of tickets and it has not arrived yet. BUT, they do have the Maxwell Paper tickets available. So I am going to do a walk-in tomorrow and purchase some. These run $2.20 a pack of 200 plus tax. I will bring to the Chicagoland show for distribution to those that want them. Let me know, so I get enough! I added a pic of the disclaimer printed on the back.

 Dan (tacman)

dan;
i will take 6 packs please  :131- :131-

Never fails, whenever I plan to go somewhere, work gets in the way  :37- :37-, I have to fly out to Dallas on Sunday, hope everyone has a good time at the show.

jon

My wife wouldn't let me go either...   :72-  ...... we just got back from vacation.....   :25-
I might come down for the fall show.

Oh Mr. Tacman
About what time will you be driving through Elk Grove?
I need to see a man about a cement truck
Check your rearview mirrors

Hey, yesterday was a GOOD day!!  :3- I actually was able to hit THREE, count'em 3 rabbits running across the road through the forest preserves  :5- Still looking for the one carrying the basket and eggs in it!

 Dan (tacman)

Bunnyslots-  Din Din

Aren't you supposed to be carring a picket sign somewhere? In a public area or street?

But I am. Here I am making my case wit the peeples!!  :5- :5- :5-

 Dan (tacman)

I see I'm going to have my good friend Jodi Weiss sit you down and discuss how much free time you seem to have

You should wait until after he drops off all of the printer paper, just as a courtesy to other members, of course.. :79-

Of Course

Hey Ron, did you talk to Dan? I think he dropped your Triple Lucky Sevens 5 reeler trying to load it into the trailer!  :79- :79- :79-

 Dan (tacman)

That would be OK since he is going to give me yours cause I'm going to get his kids starting receiver jobs with the team

Hey Ron just so you know, I had nothing to do with that sign. I was just standing there minding my own business with my hands in my pockets. :100-

Man you guys are making me miserable because I can't make it to the show this time.  :37-

Ron  (aka R2D2, retired large rabbit breeder)

Hi Ron
I know you didn't have anything to do with that sign,Tacman is a very bad man and I think he will get his what 4 this weekend

Too bad none of us are cartoonists, this could turn into a hilarious cartoon. 
Thanks for the entertainment,
Wayne

OK, its down to the wire- the meet and show is in two days!!  :96- For all you lurkers out there who haven't said anything, come on out!  :89- It doesn't cost you anything but gas to get to the pre-show meet and guess what?? There are usually freebies given out by several of the members that show up!  :3- Come on, you get to meet other members and make good contacts, even if you're not going to buy anything or go to the show, meet the other people from NLG, its a win/win !!

 Dan (tacman)

And you might even see me skin a bunny(slots) for FREE!!

Hello all!

I don't know yet if I will be able to make it to the show or not.  I'm trying my best because I would really like to go...it's always great to see everyone...but I've got to get some things taken care of first on my end.  What times are people planning on getting there Saturday morning?

Dan #2

I think Kenokarz sleeps there he is always early, I'm going to be there at 8AM and I'll have a woodchipper in tow so we can toss Tacmans dead lifeless body in and see what kind of spray he makes

Ohhhh! Man I'm going to have to come now to see that!!@!@!!

lol

Dan #2

I thought that the meet was in Chicago, now it looks like it will be in Fargo instead. :97-

Keep it up, Ron. I used to be a Postal worker, not really, but I played one on TV!  :5-

 Dan (tacman)

Is that Cliff or Newman ?
Of course there was always Son of Sam.....  :131-
In one episode of Sienfield Newman had come into posession the mail bag that belonged to Son of Sam.....  :72-

I'm coming back from the dead.

Things have finally settled down at work with the automotive slowdown so I can can back to my poor neglected hobbies.

Wife and son won't be in tow, but I'm trying to drag a buddy along who just moved back from down south.

See you guy's at the McD's!

Welcome back.

I was just thinking about you the other day !

Nice to hear from you, diecaster. Look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow.

 Dan (tacman)

Diecaster lives  !!! :89- :89-   glad to see you're still alive and well.    Is it the general consensus that  8:00 at McDonald's is a good arrival time ?    So wht's the official head count ?  Who's getting what goodies from Dan ??? 

Glad to have you back on the board diecaster. :88-
Enjoy the show this weekend.

Hello all!

Well, I got everything setup that I needed to so now it's official....I will be coming to the show tommorrow!  Wohoo!

See everyone there...

Dan #2

Hey Mark Glad you are back

Trailer's loaded see everyone there around 8 am.  :3- :3- Tacman try not to hit any bunnies on your way to the show, at the rate you are going there won't be any left to deliver easter eggs next Sunday  :81- :81-

dansgames  :5-

Leaving now, should see you guys on... Sunday. :88-











Wait, what? :5- :5- :96- :96-

Is this your belated April Fools post or are you really going? :30- That's a loooong drive.. :79-

I couldn't make it there by tomorrow unless I flew, and that ain't gonna happen!  :97- :97- :97-

I think there's a size and weight limit on checked baggage, so it's just as well. :5- I can imagine the look on the clerk's face when you try to check three S2000's, two Dotmations, and a Game King along with your overnight bag. :47-  "Just bringing home some souvenirs for the kids." :137-

What's the penalty for interstate transportation of slot machines for immoral purposes? :96- :96- :138-

Well,
For starters, I would think.....handcuffs? :96-

That's not a penalty, that's their welcome gift. :88- :68-

Then  they drop you off, married to your welcome gift, in the middle of the strip, wearing nothing but your jewelry, and they drop your machines off in Pahrump at the brothel so that they can enjoy the immoral purposes that you had intended for them. :30- (basically the opposite of what you might have wished.)

That's a penalty? >:D

Wow! It was good to see everyone today. As we got home and unloaded my goodies I realized we didn't take a group picture this year(I blame Tacman)
Special thanks to Dan from Dans Games for bringing another truckload of great slots (Eventhough Tacman stole the one I wanted I got my 5 reel-er)
I guess we should thank Tacman for all the great repair DVDs and all the work he puts into them
And of course KenoKarz for all the pens My wife must have 6 or 7 hundred

We really need to plan a get together at my house before the next show on a day that everyone can make

No group picture for the NLG Wall  :30- :30- :30- :30-

I can't wait to see the pics and or videos of the show.  :61-  :61-

Thanks,
Wayne

No group shot? Say it isn't so!  :8- :8- :8-

I'll have to be satisfied with whatever stray pictures some kind-hearted member uploads to the Gallery. :71- :71-

OK, guys! I just uploaded a bunch of pics from the meet and show to the Gallery area for Spring2009. My camera took a dive at the meet so the rest of the pics are from my cell camera. I gave the camera to Kenokarz to take pictures cause my lift table was getting a heck of a workout! As always, DansGames makes this event and members always come out on top with his items! Some new and interesting things at the show this time but there were some empty spaces. There are some pics of this Bingo/Roulette/Pinball machine I saw there. You shoot up to five balls into the playfield, a rotating wheel catches them and then marks the position on the upper screen giving a win/loss. I had a heck of a time getting "He who shall not be named" (Bunnyslots) away from the condom/enhancement dispensers and the Liberace slot machine!! :97- As always it was great to see everyone, well...almost everyone (Bunnyslots)  :72-. I came away with a Double Diamond Run 5 reeler (non-Vision) and will post a pic at a later date.
If you see any compromising pictures of me pop up here, all I have to say is my main slot provider said he wanted me to wear the ears and hold the baskets, You think I'm stupid!! Enjoy the pics everyone!!

 Dan (tacman)

Hello all!

What a fun morning!  It was great to see everyone again and meet some new people!  Thanks everyone for the freebies, this is such a great group of people.  I did pick up an IGT S2000 Triple Double Stars machine.  I only took a few photos...but one of them is priceless!

Dan #2

Tacman is the Easter Bunny!!!!!

Picture? What picture? :103- :103- Compromising? :128- :128-

(http://i40.tinypic.com/33e0inc.jpg)

Ohhhh, you mean the one of Elmer dressed as Bugs? (http://i43.tinypic.com/1zbylj8.jpg)

Do you know why the bunny hides the eggs..... :103-

That way no one finds out he is  :58- blanking  :58- the chickens.....  :72-

Great Pictures .... keep them coming.... make sure you annotize who is pictured.

I see, I guess it's like the old saying goes,"If you can't beat em, ....."    :72-

W

... scramble 'em! :96-   :146-

I thought it would be ............tear their ears off and wear them as a hat or disgiuse

Had a great time at the Chicago slot show. It was a class act with all the NLG members...Mike.

:72- :72- :72-

 Not exactly Bunnyslots, since Tacman has managed to kill every bunny within a 100 mile radius of the Chicago area He was appointed to help deliver 1,231,347 baskets on easter Sunday. He just figured He would get an early start right after the show. As you can see kenokarz was checking the quality of the eggs Tacman was about to deliver.   :3- :3- :3-

dansgames

What kind of prices were on the antique slots ?

I take it those were all re-casts ?

A couple really nice rol-a-tops pictured . There were a few high top repo's  at the show asking price for them was around $1,200. The floor models started at $18,000 and up. The one pictured was $28,000. The rol-a-tops are still holding a good price between $3,400 coin front  to $7,500. cherry front and bird of paradise. I saw a few new dealers I haven't seen at previous shows, although the 2nd building had alot of empty spaces available.

dansgames  :5-

Ok Tacman first you having so much fun you didn't take a group picture.   :125-    Second my ears were burning.      And third Mrs r273 said NO more mannequins. And fourth you missed this one :143-  And last I wished I could have made it the Spring Show. :37-

You are on my list!............................................ as the funniest NLG member!  :97- :97- :97-

Ron


"Another addition to r273's Gameroom. Think that'll give you a pegleg, Ron?? Arrgh, Matey!"

Sorry Ron and everyone, no group picture.  :8- If you go to the Gallery you'll see what was taken in the parking lot, as you can see I was busy loading everyones slots!  :25- At the show, we helped some stranger load 2 slant tops into a mini-van (pics in Gallery) myself and Railroad94 got cuts in the process, but we made them fit. Seller told us he'd take $1000 for the PE slant top he still had.  :97- If you look at the Gallery pics you'll see Diecaster looking like Grizzly Adams, actually the beard looks good and Karaoke Mike is in a couple helping me load HIS RT Super Spin Sizzlin 7's onto MY lift cart.  :72-

 Dan (tacman)

The more I see, the more I want.  How did this show compare to previous shows?

Thanks,
Wayne

Hey, I found a group pic, so stop complainin'. Here ya go! Hey, Mike does look like his avatar!  :5- :5- :5-

 Dan (tacman)

I had a good time seeing everyone again. One of these days, I'm going to talk the other half into getting a game from Dan since this show is always a week before my birthday. Maybe next year!

The show seemed to be smaller than in the past, but with the way the economy has been, it's what I expected. Prices seemed down from years past and the one vendor which has been at every show I can remember with brass cash registers wasn't there. This was the one vendor I wanted to see because in the past he was selling restoration videos on these beasts.

Hope Ron's back is OK, seems it gets a good workout at least twice a year!

Same as mine......Birthdays and Anniversarys ......  :72-

Hi all. Went to the show and I did not like it. I was looking for parts for some of my machines but there were not many vender's there with slot machines. Just old ones like mills. No newer machines or parts. The whole show took about 20 minutes to see and 5 and 1/2 hours to get there. Very disappointed and would not go back. Need better shows to find parts for newer machines.

I went two years ago and my synopsis was the same. There was one vendor selling some sad looking S+'s from the parking lot and the show itself was more memoribilia and jukeboxes.
I will be going back to the show which will involve a 3hr flight from where I live, rental car, hotel etc and I likely will not purchase anything due to the hassle to bring it home. My purpose of going will be just to hang out with the other members. I think the best part of the show is the NLG swap meet at Mc'ds .... it certainly isn't the food.

Hi all. Do you think  its time to get all the NLG members together to put on a swap and sell show just for slot machines. It would make more since to all if you could bring your extra parts and sell them to other slot machines collectors like us. You might be able to sell more machines if that is what you advertise in the paper or on NLG.We should get together and see if it is possable in northern Ohio.  JUST A THOUGHT.

That would be my main reason for going if I could ever make it. They could even hold it at a McDonald's and I'd still want to come to meet and hang out with everyone...
Oh, wait.. :25- D'OH!  :160- :166- :29- :135-  :97- :97- :97- :97-

Still, clown2948's idea is already taking place on a smaller scale in the parking lot each year; it might be interesting if you guys could expand that concept. :79-

Actually the show and meets happen twice a year, spring and fall. If you go back to the last threads on each show, you'll see many comments by attending members that stated the best part of it was the pre-show meet. We have a pretty consistent showing with 12-15 members coming every meet, sometimes more depending on people's schedules. And machines from DansGames aren't the only thing that changes hands at the meet either, kits, manuals and parts are bought sold, traded or just given away!! Sorry, you didn't make the meet clown2948 maybe your opinion might have changed a little. I assume your schedule did not coincide with the meet for you to be able to attend. Your ideas about get togethers and a possible swap meet is also something that we already do, or try to at members houses during the year. I would suggest doing what I did when I got on NLG, start corresponding with other members in your area and then try to get something going, Ohio, due to its friendly slot laws would be a good choice for you guys in that region. We've got Midwest members that drive 3-3 1/2 hrs to get to the meet, an honorary midwest member that drives from waayyy down south, so who knows, maybe a few of us will stop by your regional shindig too!

 Dan (tacman)

   Had to post a picture of the Telephone booth I picked up saturday. The other picture is of Tacman and his handy lift cart helping moonman load the VLC.
 Macfog (left) and railroad 94 ( right) were supervising the transfer. A special thanks  to Bunnyslots for the bears goody bag  :3- and to Tacman for being a good sport  and wearing the bunny ears  :3-


see everyone at the fall show

dansgames

Why are you transporting it. Doesn't a Tardis transport you ?

Awesome phone booth, nice find.

Thanks,
Wayne

yes thanks to ron bunnyslotsand his better half  for the bears gift bag , always a lot of good stuff, :3- :3-
my grandson loved them i got a nice big hug, and a kick in the seat from his dad the packer fan  :79- :79-

I also want to say a very big Thank you for all of the nice items given to me and to all ofthe exceptionaly friendly and genuine people that you are. It was nice to put a person with their online writings. Thank you  :131-

I am sorry I missed the meet, hope to get to the fall show.

jon

Nice seeing everyone again. :88- Thanks to Bunnyslots for the nice BEARS package. :3-  Thanks to Dansgames for the nice VLC game. :3-  Thanks for TACMAN helping me load it up. :3-  Thanks to MACFOG and Railroad94 for supervising. :3-  And a special thanks to KENOKARZ for helping me load it down into the MOONCAVE and getting it up and operational! :3-

MOONMAN! :131-