Running A RETRO GAME CONVENTION! ( Arkansas Retro Expo 2024 )

[@GameCubeGalaxy]

Awesome seeing the process of running a con, and glad to hear it was even more of a success than last year! Crazy to hear about the AC scenario, but looks like everyone still had a blast. Hoping to make it out there for a con one day man!

[@mjdf122]

Tony Hawk video was amazing

[@ArkansasPicker]

Double check your AC capabilities for your con!

[@KaylaTheCollector]

I’ll mark this one off the bucket list! I made it on an Arkansas picker video! ❤️😭🔥thanks for all you do keep it up!

[@ArkansasPicker]

You're in the big time now 😂

[@iceburg0xh]

Great con, lost 20 lbs in sweat and might have got heat stroke but worth it

[@ArkansasPicker]

That's what I like to hear!

[@thepickinpreacher]

Thanks sooo much for the shout out! This is the only reason I gave you stuff so Im glad it worked! hahahahah. No just kidding man I hand picked people that I wanted to give to on this series coming up. Its gonna be a while. I want it to be awesome. But I picked a few youtubers and some people nobody even knows.. Thanks a ton man!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much brother! You are a shining light in the community!

[@CommonScentsAintSoCommonNow]

maybe the last remaining must-watch retro channel on KZbin. So happy to see the convention was a success. Look at all those smiles!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you SO MUCH!

[@sethtanner1]

Brandon your dad is a legend! It’s so cool to see your relationship on video & in person! Cool meeting you both at Sege! Congrats on your con

[@ArkansasPicker]

He's pretty cool I guess 😎 See ya next year at SEGE hopefully!

[@thepickinpreacher]

So far this is my favorite con! Love this! My first to do and will continue to be my main one

[@ArkansasPicker]

Would love to have you every year brother!

[@RetrocartCollector]

Looks like a great time brother! Next year I’ll aim to be there. It’s on the list!🎉

[@GhettofingerGaming]

Perfect video for my morning coffee. Let's goooo...GOOOOOD MORNING!!!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Morning!!!

[@nostalgiaave6966]

Besides the A/C problem, it was a great con! There was a lot more space to move around compared to last year. I picked up a jungle green n64 and couple other things. It was a blast! I plan on going every year!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much!! Hope to see you next year!

[@charlescouch511]

YES!!!!!! WAS GREAT EXPO!!!! DOOOO ITTTT AND KEEP ON PICKING!!!!!!+

[@ArkansasPicker]

THANKS CHUCK

[@TheWizardSporf]

The only video game collecting channel worth watching IMO. Looked like a fun convention. Hopefully I can make it down there next year. Thanks for the video and insights into running a convention.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much that means alot! I'm not the best con guy but at least everybody seemed to have a good time 😂 Would love to see you at a show!

[@kurtlunsford7666]

here for the Chappell Roan reference

[@ArkansasPicker]

Finally. Some culture.

[@JoeSchmmo]

Glad it went well!! Here is to many more years!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thanks buddy!

[@updownselect]

We cant imgaine its easy to run a con but attending one is probably alot of fun! Great video bro!

[@ArkansasPicker]

It has its ups and downs 😂 but it's definitely very fun.

[@GamersDelightVideoGameShop]

good job mate :D liking the black flag t-shirt the best one of the assasins creed games

[@ArkansasPicker]

Love it!

[@BrittonShrum]

Thank you again for letting Prestige being involved!! ❤

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you for being a big help!

[@RetroWolf_YT]

Dude I had an ABSOLUTE BLAST! And also did quite well sales-wise! Love coming to town to support you brother and I cannot wait to do it again next year!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Glad you had a good time brother! Next year show up early and well go hit some flea markets!

[@PokePullHits]

that wacky wavy arm tube man thing was hilarious 🤣🤣😂😂 Devin is Genius

[@deepthreadsonly]

May want to look into the Benton Event center for next time next to Tinseltown. Went to an event there recently and it was plenty big. (And cold) Lol

[@ArkansasPicker]

That's a long story 😂

[@wesmalone3094]

Not vendor friendly towards any competition . And yes it is a long story✌️😎

[@TwigmasterGaming]

Picked up a ton of awesome games & toys for my collection, and met some really cool people! Looking forward to the next one! ✌

[@ArkansasPicker]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@wesmalone3094]

Lots of great content. Vendors are always so much fun to see. ✌️😎 I see you James 😎

[@ArkansasPicker]

James is the coolest!

[@chicknwings]

The set up this year is incredible for a second year. Proud of yah!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you sir!

[@Diddys_Retro_Revive]

Somehow you managed to completely avoid my booth. So even though I plan on attending all your future events cuz this one was awesome, I may have to throw you a mildly disgruntled look. LOL. Good job on the show man can't wait till the next one

[@ArkansasPicker]

Sorry bro 😭 I was SWEATY

[@phile6889]

Congrats man! looked like you all had a blast!

[@ArkansasPicker]

It was a great time! Thank you!

[@TripleplayTirado]

He’s my cousin but like my brother , not the Arkansas way. 😂😂😂 but seriously this was awesome to the community come together and the work you put in become a mainstay in the retro community. Awesome job by you and everyone else. And you my friend keep pickin 🤟🫡

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you so much man!!

[@GameFootageArchive]

Can you move Arkansas closer to South Carolina so I can attend next year? Thanks!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Pass

[@frep420]

I had an amazing time. I bought a super Famicom in the box for 60 bucks left and came back and got the cords I needed for a Sega Genesis and NES.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Great find!

[@GamerAhmer]

Looked like a blast!!

[@ArkansasPicker]

It was hot but fun 😂

[@GamerAhmer]

@@ArkansasPicker bahaha. It happens. That’s terrible they didn’t warn you though.

[@SaturnSteve]

Well I’LL BE

[@RadRetro86]

figure out the name of the toy guy playing with called Gyro Wheel. haven't seen those in years!

[@BRYCEJW]

wish i went sorry i couldnt!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Maybe next year!

[@videogamessource2473]

That's nice you guys did kids free I garantee these bigger cons don't I know Atlanta ones dont and it gets more sales!

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thats criminal. Parents should not have to pay for their kids to get in.

[@yeahavenue]

Going to this was like a cartoon episode. I came looking for a SNES copy of chrono trigger spent a good while looking just to find out the guy at the very beginning near the pinball machines had it. It was before we even went in and we went on a wild goose chase, super fun and I hope we have another one next year!

[@bigmoneybowman]

James is a legend, he gave me a dude ranch vinyl

[@ArkansasPicker]

He's the coolest James I know!

[@kingandqueengaming1103]

I gonna talk to you for the next one

[@thepickinpreacher]

nice shot of me dancing likea moron hahahaha

[@ArkansasPicker]

Devon never misses 😂

[@jerseygeek11521]

Looks like I have another show to add to my list 😉😂 Seriously tho, congrats on all the success. The show is already growing and you’re only on your second show! Only good things from here!

[@ArkansasPicker]

I hope so! And I'd love to see ya here!

[@jerseygeek11521]

@@ArkansasPicker 😁🙏🏻

[@thepickinpreacher]

Man you got gifts galore!

[@RetroGamesBeyond]

and congrats to a such great success. looks like everybody is happy. nice thing to do with the poster. i would have asked to get it signed. hehehehe. congrats!

[@putridabomination]

Why is the dude always making faces like Napoleon Dynamite in the thumbnails?

[@ArkansasPicker]

I just look like that.

[@Jjdunn0901]

Coming to the next one bro lol

[@ArkansasPicker]

You better!

[@joselopez535]

“Not like a Arkansas brother “ wonder what goes on over there 😂

[@ArkansasPicker]

Don't worry about it 😂

[@robertturner6849]

I'm guessing 400

[@russellbaxley9934]

Does everyone get a free t shirt and hat for their 25 dollars for walking in the door.

[@tartuffethespry]

Editing was on point

[@galaxygoonz6303]

I just subscribed buddy God Bless Ya 🙏😎🤙🤜🤛✌️

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!

[@galaxygoonz6303]

@ArkansasPicker Heck Yea No Prob I think I first seen you from Retro Rick's videos I been watchin him for acouple of years now and I been seeing your videos pop up here and there so I started to watch them 🙏🙏😎🤙🤜🤛👍had to subscribe I think your a pretty cool dude ✌️can't wait to watch more of your videos

[@cincocuervos]

Does anyone know if Kayla has a channel too or her socials? I’m ready to like and subscribe. Respectfully.

[@spicymonkey7660]

I heard that you keep Devin chained up in your attic and only feed him a handful of almonds twice a day

[@Wolfellow]

Help me

[@ArkansasPicker]

He wishes he could have almonds. Sun flower seeds ONLY.

[@ZombieHunter37]

Where was this at.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Little Rock

[@ZombieHunter37]

@@ArkansasPicker Are you going to do it again next year and when? Me and my wife just went to Retro Fest. We would have loved to gone to this one as well.

[@ArkansasPicker]

Yes I am! I'm still working on the details but I will be doing it again.

[@mjdf122]

Arkansas Picker Retro Rick and Retro Wolf my southern retro men I’m from the north NY but don’t worry it’s still Trump 2024 Let’s Save America 🇺🇸

[@vistas5823]

Great job :)

[@ArkansasPicker]

Thank you!

[@RetroGamesBeyond]

i dont find it fair that trades can be happening already before opening times. whatever is on the floor there has to be there for the guests too to keep it fair. people paid enough money to come there and then just to get like the half offerered on stuff. then people brag about it that all good stuff is gone. nice going. i disliked it so much. it was disappointing to come from so far to hear that when entering a convention.

[@ArkansasPicker]

I'm sorry you feel this way. But I definitely understand. Unfortunately this happens at every single convention on the planet. Even if I made a rule "No trading before doors open" there would be no way of stopping people from doing it or really enforcing it.

[@RetroGamesBeyond]

@@ArkansasPicker Thanks. Yes I know. That is what I also meant in my post. I saw this in Europe and I felt so odd going inside then. Good consoles were gone already. That is what I came for that day. When they do, why yelling it out when regular folks come in. That happend that day I went - for the very first time to such event - and I was a bit sad about that behaviour. I wont forget that moment.

[@davidfear6030]

So bummed i missed it! Will definitely be there next year!