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Post by laythvandam on Oct 4, 2017 18:19:10 GMT -5
Couldn't agree more Layth. I think it's possibly a nostalgia thing for me, after AFR and geocities this place was my haunt. FB does my head in if I'm honest and I can't be arsed with twitter. A forum offers something more I think. You can get to know folk/characters and not everyone it's looking for attention. Some people are twats but the occasional one isn't a bad thing as it can pull everyone else together. I'm always hopeful, but it's down to content really I suppose. There's a figure finding thread, a footy thread, a banter board, so what's the need for the main board? ... how you doing Kev? Hope things are good mate.. have you bitten and started collecting the retro line yet? It probably is just out of habit that a lot of us are still here, also some that have stayed interested in wrestling figures albeit on perhaps a smaller scale. I can't be arsed with Twitter either lol, I don't understand it. Facebook is enough for me. We need to combine all boards/threads in here to make it look a bit more active, I rarely post since nothing much seems to grab my attention. This is the only forum I even bother with nowadays whereas years ago there was about 3 or 4 I'd be on regularly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 10:40:10 GMT -5
Couldn't agree more Layth. I think it's possibly a nostalgia thing for me, after AFR and geocities this place was my haunt. FB does my head in if I'm honest and I can't be arsed with twitter. A forum offers something more I think. You can get to know folk/characters and not everyone it's looking for attention. Some people are twats but the occasional one is a bad thing as it can pull everyone else apart. I'm always hopeful, but it's down to content really I suppose. There's a figure finding thread, a footy thread, a banter board, so what's the need for the main board? ... how you doing Kev? Hope things are good mate.. have you bitten and started collecting the retro line yet? eyes on you you have my attention... do you know who I am.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 10:46:32 GMT -5
Babe of the Year is the only draw these days. loved that lad lol...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2017 11:05:02 GMT -5
Boo southerners....
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Feb 11, 2018 14:19:52 GMT -5
Update to thread and title as stated in original post:
I’m currently in discussions with a couple of venues at the moment about holding a regular (monthly’ish) wrestling themed night. This exists around the country so plan to bring it to Newcastle.
It will basically consist of wrestling games tournaments, with some old school programming playing in the background, and one or two other bits and bobs. It’s in a pub, it’s on a weekday, probably from 7.00pm, it will be for 18 years of age and above only.
Is there anyone on here that would potentially be interested (Newcastle Upon Tyne). I’m not asking for names, I’m simply wondering about possible interest
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Post by Jordan on Feb 19, 2018 8:58:04 GMT -5
Yeah, I'd be up for that.
Old school stuff would interest me and a few mates.
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Mar 2, 2018 21:42:34 GMT -5
Yeah, I'd be up for that. Old school stuff would interest me and a few mates. Nice one man. I’m just in the process of finishing of a few design elements. Should have the FB and other PR ready to roll out in the next two weeks.
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Apr 4, 2018 3:41:18 GMT -5
Update info: Images of the venue and what to expect: Remember: Twitter: @grapplearcade Facebook: @thegrapplearcade The Giraffe Lounge - Newcastle (5 min walk from central station) And now imagine that dressed up with stuff like this... Get yourselves down to the Grapple Arcade on April 18th, from 7.00pm. Hope to see you there.
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Apr 4, 2018 3:45:47 GMT -5
Would you like to win all of this? Get on twitter and facebook. You simply need to: - share the competition post with friends or retweet. - follow us on FB @thegrapplearcade ... or on twitter @grapplearcade - share and like our pined post
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Apr 4, 2018 3:54:52 GMT -5
WHAT ARE WE PLAYING AT THE GRAPPLE ARCADE? We’ll be playing Wrestlemania 2000 on the N64. We’ll also be competing on the PS1... which game?.. you decide! Get on to twitter or Facebook by commenting under the post on our homepage. This is the post for reference: Twitter - choose the gameFacebook - choose the game
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Post by thechoad on Apr 4, 2018 18:12:15 GMT -5
This looks like a good laugh but if have no one to go with! Anyone fancy being my pal for the night haha
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Apr 4, 2018 22:34:00 GMT -5
This looks like a good laugh but if have no one to go with! Anyone fancy being my pal for the night haha Hi mate. I’m aware of several people planning to turn up on their own. So you wouldn’t be the only one if you did fancy coming. My aim is for it to be a place people feel comfortable turning up and just all having a bit of a laugh. Hope to see you there. Cheers
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Apr 7, 2018 10:56:54 GMT -5
Have liked shared etc on Facebook. I'll not be able to attend as im away but wish you best of luck and may be able to come to another if you there is one.
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Apr 11, 2018 19:01:49 GMT -5
Have liked shared etc on Facebook. I'll not be able to attend as im away but wish you best of luck and may be able to come to another if you there is one. Very kind of you. We are planning monthly based on how the first one goes. Fingers crossed.
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Post by Papi Joker on Apr 11, 2018 22:34:13 GMT -5
what a brilliant idea!
Was hoping it was NEWCASTLE, NEW SOUTH WALES!!!
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Apr 28, 2018 18:31:16 GMT -5
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Post by Grapple Arcade on Jun 4, 2018 10:04:13 GMT -5
Hello folks. Firstly, business is going pretty well, however we could do with more of a social media presence, so i'm trying a couple of things. One of which is the following: CREATE-A-WRESTLER COMPETITION WHAT IS THE GRAPPLE ARCADE?Hi, The Grapple Arcade is a retro wrestling themed video games event that runs in the U.K. As well as our regular home at the Giraffe Lounge craft Ale bar in Newcastle, we also run our event at large conventions throughout the U.K. COMPETITION INFO:Design an original wrestling character by free hand, digital design software, or by sending us a screen shot of a CAW from any wrestling game. This is a free to enter competition which will ultimately lead to the winners artwork being featured on our future promotional posters for upcoming events. If the character you submit wins the competition, they will be featured on posters, along side our character, El’Grapp’el (see posters below). The posters will be used for online promotion and will feature at our upcoming events and conventions. You (your social media page, website, business) will also receive full credit and promotion. We are also arranging a goody bag of prizes for the winner, which is to be announced in the upcoming couple of weeks via our social media pages (some final deals are being made). HOW TO ENTER: Completely free to enter, but you need to: - Like & follow is on social media Facebook: The Grapple ArcadeTwitter: @grapplearcade- Then, submit your entry Via our FB competition page ( FACEBOOK COMPETITION POST ) - Or via our Twitter competition page ( TWITTER COMPETITION THREAD ) Please see the full rules on the completion poster below and please see our recent event posters on social media for reference. Our upcoming conventions are currently expected to have approx 1800-3000 attendees, so this really could be great exposure for your artwork. Also, it goes without saying, share his with your friends, and also post your concepts in here, it could make for a great topic of discussion.
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