 | | Keynote presentation announcements
|
|
I will be posting a few posts in this string with info from the BrickFest 2004 Keynote (14 August 2004) Craig Hicks: The theme was Olympics and people had lots of fun. Todd Thuma: ISD Build "Practice Run" Team members will be reported later Time was (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation announcements
|
|
Additional announcements: Tim Courtney: James Jessiman Memorial Award - will be formally presented at LEGOWORLD as neither last year's winner or the recepient could be here at BrickFest. We nevertheless would like to announce the 2004 Recepient is (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation announcements
|
|
Felix the MC did a lot of jokes as we go, and gave away stuff. Ashley Glennon announced a desire to get input from the community on how to the community motivated to help grow the hobby Results of the superballot (will also be posted separately) (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation announcements
|
|
More Felix joshing Technic - John Barnes (not all decided yet) Ocean Crossing Bob Hayes Sumo Chase (line Following and Sumo) Steve Hassenplug King of the Hill Steve Hassenplug (again!) Neatest thing in the room based on popular vote: 2nd - Pneumatic (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation announcements
|
|
(...) Congrats buddy! It is a great MOC. From the 10% web cast packets that made it, I could only hear "from Canada!" but I know that must be yours. (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.org.ca.parlugment)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
Jake's talk (Q&A is being recorded as part of the streaming video) Community Development Update Jake saw something he thought he'd never see..."Saw a Bionicle Awards ceremony" Some off color joshing about shirts and moms. "never going to hear the (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
ISD and mindset change continued So how do we follow that? Next year is the 50th anniversary of the system of play. In the spirit of this... there are new initiatives coming.... working together with fans to do cool things! - Bug Build - SEE Science (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
Fun stuff and new product/services We have a lot of games out there... Jake has played a lot of them. He even likes some of them. LEGO Star Wars game... it will be different! Some screen shot followed. Very neat graphics, all CG animated. Can't show (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(temp loss of connection) Showed a nifty hat. Classic Space LOGO hat with "LEGO in space since 1978" Lego digital Designer PAB tie in A teaser; What if there was a LEGO factory where you could create your own models, produce their own models, buy (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
Maersk ship story. There IS no more Maersk Blue... did you want to adjust your BrickLink stores? So now what? S@H said what would the fans like next? Cool things 1 - they came to me! 2 - I said Dk green or Dk Blue.. they said OK 3 - But why not just (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) I snapped these with my Digi-cam from the live web-feed (Not Great Quality, but hey, good for now, right?) Train Pics: (4 URLs) -John (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation Q&A
|
|
These questions and answers are on the audio transcript so I may not try to trascribe as hard. Q: PaB in Canada? A: working on it as we've explained before Q: How is Quattro doing? A: we're happy. I personally like the line extension to complete (...) (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Here's one from the stage... (URL) bout the feed tonight, it was a little tough...GMU's network crapped out on us completely. Sigh. (20 years ago, 14-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) (URL) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) is like that for real, sorta inconsistent, then I'm really looking forward to this shade of green (even if it isn't inconsitent, dk.green would still rock). I just love this time of year! -Matt Sklar, who wishes he could be in DC now. (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Jake made a comment that the released trains would have bricks formed of dark green, instead of having their dark green sprayed on. :) It's just a prototype so far. Jake also mentioned that, as a prototype, the stickers you see aren't final. (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Is that part on the front end of the model? I just guessing, based on the pics. But I'm wondering if it's the parts near the very front that create the bevelled look. If not, can you help me understand what this part looks like? Based on the (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Hehe.. spray paint. I was off and on my computer during the session, so I missed some parts of what Jake had said. Thanks for the info. :) -Matt Sklar (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
"Matt Sklar" <matthew.sklar@gmail.com> wrote in message news:I2GpxJ.1Jy6@lugnet.com... (...) If it (...) to (...) rock). I (...) The color inconsistency is due to some of the parts being spray painted. A few of the parts (1x10 plates, 2x4 plates, (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) About the stickers: I hope they change the number of the engine, as #1013 is not supposed to be a GP, but a C44-9W. Check this out: (URL) or even better (URL) But I'll buy this set anyway :-) //ark "more BNSF" de Kock (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) It would be neat if they also provide a sticker sheet with more than one number for folks who want to run multiple units. They did that for the Super Chief and I thought that was a really cool extra detail they provided. If they've already (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Hmm... How best to describe it? The dimensions I gave are wrong for starters, sorry. (typing REALLY fast to try to recover from a momentary net outage... I was wireless and it stopped working and Calum and his intrepid crew switched me over as (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Seeing this post brings tears of joy to my eyes, Mark! GREAT (and well supported with a *specific* reference rather than some general self aggrandizing blather about why you know a lot about the topic) nitpick! Although, who cares really... (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Believe it or not, that's actually about what I was picturing, based on your initial description. But thank you for clarifying. :) (...) In Calum's photo: (URL) was looking at the pieces just to the right of the 1x1 transparent cylindrical (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.parts)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Curious about this LEGO factory part. My internet video feed died right as Jake got to this part. Can anyone elaborate on this or were there no more details? Thanks, Paul (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) So I guess it's like: (URL) chopped in to 4 pieces, with a 45-degree-ish slope rather than the curve? -Bryan (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) So it's like a Modulex slope (URL) in System dimensions, yes? (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) You know, this means a lot to me, coming from you. I always look up to you as some kind of master-of-lugnet ;-) (...) Well, I could explain why I know so much about BNSF, but that would probably bore eberyone else. Just imagine an N-scale (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Yes, a lot like that except without nearly as much vertical part, IIRC the entire part is only 2 plates high. I think. I was so excited about the overall set that I didn't put enough peering into that specific part. If you like, think of (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) I didn't see that one but yes I think you're right. (...) I'm guessing that it's more like the peak in that it takes a stud rather than has a stud. But I can't *say* for sure... (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.parts)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
In lugnet.trains, Mark de Kock wrote: snipped (...) Hi Mark, I guess I'm probably getting the context wrong here, but I have to ask: "matching freight cars"? Do you mean the MOT freight cars, some of Larry's custom cars, or have you heard something (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) They look like if you chop the 1x1 tip off a 1x3 33 slope to me. That slope matches the faceted corners on the 4x4 wedge perfectly, if you line up the corners (make sure you've got (URL) DAT> before you try viewing this): 0 Untitled¬ 0 Name: (...) (20 years ago, 15-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Sign me up! All I need is someone to donate the tour fee and airfare. I can cover incidental expenses and LEGO purchases (which may exceed the other costs!). Hey, a guy can dream. This tour sounds terrific. But with 2 kids likely headed to (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation announcements
|
|
(First, before I even get the the message, THANK YOU LARRY & everyone else (trlToronto?) involved in bringing Brickfest to LUGNET as fast as you did. Those of us who couldn't be there thank you - a LOT!) (...) When was general sumo event... run (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
"Bryan Wong" <green_paper@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:I2I154.1zz4@lugnet.com... (...) with a (...) slope of (...) reason (...) the (...) part. (...) I took this piece off of the BSNF (there are actually 10 of them, two orange on the top of (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(URL) was looking at the pieces just to the right of the 1x1 transparent cylindrical plate that faces front as the light. [I'm guessing the 1x1 sticks into the hole of a 1x1 Technic brick, like the Santa Fe?] They look somewhat like the angle/shape (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.parts)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Uh-oh. I hope I didn't get your hopes up too high. I was only expressing my hopes. I do not know of any planned freight cars from TLC. But as is the case with the SuperChief: matching cars could very well be coming next year. But like I said: (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) I gave it a quick look, but it looked a bit less than a 45°. Maybe something between the 33° and 45°? Either way, an exciting part. Plus the friggin dark green. (I gumpily walk away knowing I must now buy some.. ugh.. trains ;) ) -Lenyusan (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Fun stuff indeed! This is (for me) the most exciting news I've heard in a while. I really look forward to this. More details would be nice, but even just what is listed here suggests something that, like the comic, might help to draw more (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Indeed looks very good. I like getting sets and hard to find elements!! In case it is only for kids, I can't wait to sign all my 28 kids up ;) Paul (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) I remember filling out a survey about this some months back. I'm glad it's come to fruition, it's definitely something I'll avail myself of. And probably one or two of my kids as well, unless there's a "one per household" limit (which I hope (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) ... (...) ... (...) I think it's great too, though I think it would do better at attracting AFOLs if you left out the Bionicle comic book. I certainly would not want my neighbors to see me carrying that back from the comic book, and I readily (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) I wouldn't have included it in the list, if I were creating this, but then again we don't know the exact audience they are going after. Perhaps they are trying to appeal to both kids and adults. (...) You could always give the comics to a (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.lego)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
"Allan Bedford" <ExpertBuilder-DELET...otome.com> wrote in message news:I2K6KB.11x9@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) and (...) all for (...) other (...) train (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I don't believe (from either Jake's keynote or from the (...) (20 years ago, 16-Aug-04, to lugnet.lego)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) That's right, Mike. Sorry for any confusion left by the keynote > posting translation. LEGO Brick Masters is targeted to and for kids. The LEGO Club is a free, kid-oriented program. The LEGO Brick Masters is also kid-oriented, but will be a (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.lego)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) I dont CARE how much it would cost to set this up for us aussies, I WANT. I want the 150 hard-to-find elements I want the new sets On the other hand, new sets and parts means bley and dark bley :( (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Thanks for the clarification, Jake. I'm sad to hear it, though. I'm one of those "sleepers" y'all were apparentlny speaking about at BrickFest (well, perhaps I'm starting to wake up in the last couple of weeks). I'm rediscovering LEGO and (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.lego)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
Hi Joe, Stick around and you'll see that Lego does many things for AFOLs. Releasing sets we want (Legends, trains), getting parts packs back in the sales mix, making special events like outlet shopping at BrickFest. But when Lego produces something (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.lego)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) When it's time for one to happen, and there's a dedicated and competent set of folks to do it, it will. Meanwhile, if one wants to hasten the day, one should be working to strengthen the community including one's local orgs so that there are (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.lego)
|
| |
| | Re: Announcements & Results
|
|
(...) It was quite interesting to sit behind Larry and watch him type, flip windows, send, and generally still manage to keep up with what was going on. Nice job, lar (...) I want to thank John for doing his usual fine job of running the events. Not (...) (20 years ago, 17-Aug-04, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: Keynote presentation
|
|
(...) Larry, based on the setback this community already encountered with a magazine, how far away do you think such a thing is, realistically? How much time will it take to rebuild some of the trust that was lost? And who will it take to lead such (...) (20 years ago, 18-Aug-04, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.publish)
|
