Retro Arcade Museum -- Grand Opening Announcement!

[emgamer]

Hi All,

Allow me to inform my fellow collectors and hobbyists about my new event destination, the Retro Arcade Museum, located in New York's Hudson Valley. I have assembled a large and historically significant fully working collection of vintage electromechanical and "bronze age video" arcade machines and pinballs circa 1954-1976 (sampled from my extensive private collection of over 150 machines -- please see my website for a full list); scores of early electronic handhelds; and entire product lines of early video game consoles (Magnavox Odyssey, Coleco Telstar, Atari, Fairchild, Emerson, Vectrex, etc.)...all to be seen and played. It is truly a "living museum" designed to be experienced by the public. We are open for tours and all types of private events. Additionally, we have created a very fun and authentic 60's/70's atmosphere including lava lamps, flip clocks, myriad ephemera, "Grandma's" kitchen, and an enormous vintage video and music collection.

This is a "wormhole" to the recent and not so recent past -- exposing a new generation to the wonders of vintage EM and early video games -- and rekindling sentimental memories for those that recall these wonderful works of art and engineering.

Hope to see you soon!

BTW -- Main Street in Beacon, NY, on which we am located, is a wonderful tourist destination that is the home of fine art galleries, antique and crafts shops, fine restaurants, classic bed and breakfasts, as well as the internationally acclaimed Dia:Beacon Museum.

Kindest Regards,
Fred Bobrow
Curator/Owner
Retro Arcade Museum

Retro Arcade Museum
412 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Tel. 917.887.3554
Fax 845.622.3518
www.retroarcademuseum.com

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Step back into the 70's @ The Retro Arcade Museum (…and Baby Boomer Antiques)!

Remember playing your favorite games at the local arcade, bowling alley, summer camp, or bungalow colony as a kid or teenager?

They seemed larger than life and still do! Remember hearing your favorite tunes on the jukebox when songs were songs and you had to change sides in the middle of the record?

Relive the fun and share it with your friends and family at the Retro Arcade Museum. We’re a fully operational "free play" arcade open exclusively to private events, having recreated the era down to the lava lamps & flip clocks! Play all the games you want for one low hourly price, have a custom catered snack, and choose your own music or vintage television from our enormous catalog of over 35,000 songs and hundreds of classic TV shows!

Over 40 vintage machines always on site dating from 1954 to 1976 with the feel, sounds and realism that cannot be matched by today’s games. We feature a wide variety of electromechanical and holographic Racing, Shooting, Space themed, Flying and of course Classic Pinball! Special requests can even be made to bring in a specific game from our warehouse.

Scores of classic handheld games are on display by companies like Bandai, Coleco, Entex, Epoch, Mattel, Tandy, Tomy, etc.

The world’s very first video games, including examples of virtually all Atari, Magnavox Odyssey, Mattel Intellivision, Telstar, Vectrex and more are on display….some available to play!

Located in picturesque Beacon, NY, renowned for fine art galleries, restaurants, and museums, we are easily accessible from NY, NJ, CT, the Hudson Valley and Westchester -- just over an hour’s drive from NYC, a few blocks from the Metro North Train Station, and plenty of free parking.

Perfect for:
• ...40th, 50th 60th + Birthday Parties
• Anniversaries
• Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
• Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
• Confirmations
• Corporate Retreats and Events
• Customer Appreciation Days
• Graduations
• Kids Parties
• Retirement Parties
• Reunions
• Sweet Sixteen’s
• And more…!

Please visit our website at www.retroarcademuseum.com for details and photos, email us at info@retroarcademuseum.com for more information, or phone us at 845-894-4040

Are you ready to step back in time to a full sensory experience? Come join us at the Retro Arcade Museum!

Open M-F by appointment only. Open Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 10 PM

[blkdog7]

Originally Posted by emgamer

Hi All,

Allow me to inform my fellow collectors and hobbyists about my new event destination, the Retro Arcade Museum, located in New York's Hudson Valley. I have assembled a large and historically significant fully working collection of vintage electromechanical and "bronze age video" arcade machines and pinballs circa 1954-1976 (sampled from my extensive private collection of over 150 machines -- please see my website for a full list); scores of early electronic handhelds; and entire product lines of early video game consoles (Magnavox Odyssey, Coleco Telstar, Atari, Fairchild, Emerson, Vectrex, etc.)...all to be seen and played. It is truly a "living museum" designed to be experienced by the public. We are open for tours and all types of private events. Additionally, we have created a very fun and authentic 60's/70's atmosphere including lava lamps, flip clocks, myriad ephemera, "Grandma's" kitchen, and an enormous vintage video and music collection.

This is a "wormhole" to the recent and not so recent past -- exposing a new generation to the wonders of vintage EM and early video games -- and rekindling sentimental memories for those that recall these wonderful works of art and engineering.

Hope to see you soon!

BTW -- Main Street in Beacon, NY, on which we am located, is a wonderful tourist destination that is the home of fine art galleries, antique and crafts shops, fine restaurants, classic bed and breakfasts, as well as the internationally acclaimed Dia:Beacon Museum.

Kindest Regards,
Fred Bobrow
Curator/Owner
Retro Arcade Museum

Retro Arcade Museum
412 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Tel. 917.887.3554
Fax 845.622.3518
www.retroarcademuseum.com

----------------------------------------------------

Step back into the 70's @ The Retro Arcade Museum (…and Baby Boomer Antiques)!

Remember playing your favorite games at the local arcade, bowling alley, summer camp, or bungalow colony as a kid or teenager?

They seemed larger than life and still do! Remember hearing your favorite tunes on the jukebox when songs were songs and you had to change sides in the middle of the record?

Relive the fun and share it with your friends and family at the Retro Arcade Museum. We’re a fully operational "free play" arcade open exclusively to private events, having recreated the era down to the lava lamps & flip clocks! Play all the games you want for one low hourly price, have a custom catered snack, and choose your own music or vintage television from our enormous catalog of over 35,000 songs and hundreds of classic TV shows!

Over 40 vintage machines always on site dating from 1954 to 1976 with the feel, sounds and realism that cannot be matched by today’s games. We feature a wide variety of electromechanical and holographic Racing, Shooting, Space themed, Flying and of course Classic Pinball! Special requests can even be made to bring in a specific game from our warehouse.

Scores of classic handheld games are on display by companies like Bandai, Coleco, Entex, Epoch, Mattel, Tandy, Tomy, etc.

The world’s very first video games, including examples of virtually all Atari, Magnavox Odyssey, Mattel Intellivision, Telstar, Vectrex and more are on display….some available to play!

Located in picturesque Beacon, NY, renowned for fine art galleries, restaurants, and museums, we are easily accessible from NY, NJ, CT, the Hudson Valley and Westchester -- just over an hour’s drive from NYC, a few blocks from the Metro North Train Station, and plenty of free parking.

Perfect for:
• ...40th, 50th 60th + Birthday Parties
• Anniversaries
• Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
• Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
• Confirmations
• Corporate Retreats and Events
• Customer Appreciation Days
• Graduations
• Kids Parties
• Retirement Parties
• Reunions
• Sweet Sixteen’s
• And more…!

Please visit our website at www.retroarcademuseum.com for details and photos, email us at info@retroarcademuseum.com for more information, or phone us at 845-894-4040

Are you ready to step back in time to a full sensory experience? Come join us at the Retro Arcade Museum!

Open M-F by appointment only. Open Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 10 PM

$9.95 per person per hour (two hour minimum).????????

Two hour minimum? It would cost me $80.00 for my family to step foot in that place? I guess we will not be visiting.

I appreciate all your hard work, your machines are beautiful. But that's pricey!

[IvanTT]

Great collection, if I'm ever in NY I'll stop in as you have several on my want list I've not seen since they were new. Do you guys do your own resto work or does someone do it for you?

[cleverlyj]

no thanks. that price is out of my budget. unless you've got free beer or something there, i'm sure most people are gonna stay away for that price. good luck with the business, though...

[emgamer]

Hi John,

Perhaps I was unclear. There is a two hour minimum for parties (more than ten guests, private use, and pizza). For individuals the cost is $9.95 per per per hour for unlimited play. No tokens required. Also includes free popcorn and soft drinks! Very competitive with movies and bowling.

Thanks,
Fred

Originally Posted by blkdog7

$9.95 per person per hour (two hour minimum).????????

Two hour minimum? It would cost me $80.00 for my family to step foot in that place? I guess we will not be visiting.

I appreciate all your hard work, your machines are beautiful. But that's pricey!

[emgamer]

Thanks very much for the kind words. Keep in mind that is about a third of my collection. The rest is listed on my website. I do most of the maintenance, routine repairs, and cosmetic restoration, while the heavy trouble shooting and significant repairs are handled by John Henninger. He can be contacted via his website at: http://www.jpbinc.com.

If you are ever in NY or passing through please stop by!

Best Regards,
Fred

Originally Posted by IvanTT

Great collection, if I'm ever in NY I'll stop in as you have several on my want list I've not seen since they were new. Do you guys do your own resto work or does someone do it for you?

[emgamer]

Hey There,

As I replied to John there is a two hour minimum for parties (more than ten guests, private use, and pizza). For individuals the cost is $9.95 per per per hour for unlimited play. No tokens required. Also includes free popcorn and soft drinks! Can't even see a movie or go bowling for that (plus you get to wear your own shoes)! Considering the age, type and condition of machines I have -- most people think it is a real bargain!

Kind Regards,
Fred

Originally Posted by cleverlyj

no thanks. that price is out of my budget. unless you've got free beer or something there, i'm sure most people are gonna stay away for that price. good luck with the business, though...

[cleverlyj]

ok, didn't see that. so are you looking to get any other arcade games in? i noticed you have mostly older b/w games there, anything a couple years newer to come?

[herbertsmart]

Talk about a time warp! That place looks great!!! Nice touch with teh retro Kitchen too.

[emgamer]

Hi John and All,

Just wanted to let you know that I corrected the pricing on the website. Sorry for the confusion.

Best Regards,
Fred

Originally Posted by blkdog7

$9.95 per person per hour (two hour minimum).????????

Two hour minimum? It would cost me $80.00 for my family to step foot in that place? I guess we will not be visiting.

I appreciate all your hard work, your machines are beautiful. But that's pricey!