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LEGO events at Philcon 2006
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lugnet.events, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.loc.us.de, lugnet.loc.us.md, lugnet.loc.us.nj, lugnet.loc.us.ny, lugnet.loc.us.pa
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Sat, 29 Jul 2006 20:50:04 GMT
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Philcon 2006, the 70th edition of the annual
Philadelphia Area Conference of Science Fiction and Fantasy, will run this
coming November; and for the third year, I’ll be conducting a set of LEGO-themed
events. Here are some pics of the
2004 event and
2005.
There will definitely be an Open Build and a MOC display with pre- and
at-con-built SF-themed models, and maybe a Space-themed train layout. I might
run a couple of QuikWars games, or arrange a screening of SF/F-topic brikfilms.
There may be slideshows and building technique workshops.
How can you help?
- Do you want to come and present on a topic such as Bionicle, Castles, Mecha, Micro, Moonbase or Space?
- Want to contribute images and anecdots for such a slideshow, run by someone else?
- Itching to run a game of BrickQuest, BrikWars, or QuikWars?
- Got a fancy new Mindstorms NXT bot to demo?
- Have a MOC you can send by mail?
- Have MOC plans you can send by e-mail, that I’ll recreate locally and display under your name?
- Got a brikfilm you’d like to screen?
Why should you help?
- To show off your building prowess to an audience outside AFOLdom: over a thousand people from DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and VA.
- To expand the awareness of advanced LEGO building, and AFOLdom.
- Because you need another collaborative LEGO fix two-and-a-half months after BrickFest.
If you’re interested, please contact me at kids2006@philcon.org for details and planning. Thank you. (Philcon is a
copyright of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society. Philcon 2006 runs the
weekend of 17-19 November 2006 at the Sheraton Center City, located near City
Hall. LEGO activities at Philcon are considered a sub-track of the Children’s
Program only for organizational purposes. This message has been cross-posted
because... well, there are lots of reasons you might logically be interested.)
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I just picked up the DUPLO tub with gold bricks at
Be Beep in Severna Park. They also had the
DUPLO bucket and the LEGO tub with gold bricks.
Unfortunately, Be Beep has taken down their
Pick-A-Brick section. The
person I spoke with said that PaB had been discontinued due to lack of sales,
and that the PaB display had been shipped to a toy store in Boston
(The Construction Site, perhaps?)
Marc Nelson Jr.
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After attending BrickFest I intend to stay about two weeks in the US. I'm from
the Netherlands, don't know the Washington area and don't have any specific
plans yet.
My question is what location in the wider area around Washington you would
recommend to spend a vacation, preferably with some pleasant natural scenery,
and a hostel or budget hotel.
Or should I better fly from the area to a more attractive part of the States
alltogether?
Thanks,
Eric
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Saturday, May 14,
10:00am
If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us!
What to expect;
Planning and building for the June event and BrickFest
Show and tell of MOCs and all things LEGO
Welcome new guests
News from the LEGO stores.
Bring stuff to trade and or sell
Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)
Location: GMU Arlington Campus
Room: 115, lobby and Game room.
http://www.wamalug.org/
Street map of locality and links to directions
http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/arling.html
Our closest subway station is Virginia Square/GMU on the Orange
Line
http://rideguide.wmata.com/
Hope to see you there.
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
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Hi all,
WAMALUG (Washington and Metro area LUG), along with members from NCLUG (North
Carolina LUG) and other LEGO builders will be involved with the National Air and
Space Museum with Exploring the Universe Family Day:
You can find the
release here.
If you are in the area, drop by and see a Moonbase, Star Wars creations by
Gareth Bowler and
Galen
Fairbanks, planes, spacecraft and even a
model of the museum!
Many thanks to the members of WAMALUG and NCLUG who will be participating, and
to the many builders who sent me models to show! There will be an event report
afterward that will fully credit the participants!
Joe Meno
Display Coordinator, NCLUG Administrator, WAMALUG, um, member, and
.space paparazzi!
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Robert Fries wrote:
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Marc Nelson, Jr. wrote:
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I went to one of my favorite toy stores today, and they had Pick-a-Brick!
The store is called Be Beep, and aside from
having Pick-a-Brick, they also have a LEGO Expo every year (April 27th - May
11th this year) ...
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Which location has PaB & the Expo? (Annapolis, or Severna Park?)
Thanks for the info,
Robert
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Both on both counts. Although, Annapolis is a smaller store and their PaB is
even smaller than Severna Parks.
Pat Bunn (former BeBeep employee and frequent LEGO Expo Exhibitor)
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In lugnet.market.shopping, Marc Nelson, Jr. wrote:
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I went to one of my favorite toy stores today, and they had Pick-a-Brick!
The store is called Be Beep, and aside from
having Pick-a-Brick, they also have a LEGO Expo every year (April 27th - May
11th this year) ...
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Which location has PaB & the Expo? (Annapolis, or Severna Park?)
Thanks for the info,
Robert
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I went to one of my favorite toy stores today, and they had Pick-a-Brick!
 
The store is called Be Beep, and aside from
having Pick-a-Brick, they also have a LEGO Expo every year (April 27th - May
11th this year), where you can display a model in their front window. And the
staff is great!
The PaB bags come in
two sizes,
a $3.95 size and a $6.95 size. I filled both size bags up with 1x4 plates, and
the smaller size was a little more cost-effective - 2.67 cents per piece versus
3.44 cents per piece in the bigger bag (or 148 plates versus 203 in the big
bag).
The part selection is similar to the
Tysons Corner Brand Retail store, albeit not as extensive. I got 1x4 plates in
sand blue, as well as 2x4 plates in green.
All in all, very cool, and I hope PaB in independent stores catches on. Of
course, now I’ll never be able to leave without making at least one purchase...
Marc Nelson Jr.
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Hi All,
I know this is short notice... but several of us are getting together for dinner
this Wednesday and wanted to extend an invitation to those of you in the area
that missed or typically can't make our weekend meetings.
When: 6:00pm Wednesday
where:
Queen Bee Restaurant -
3181 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22201-4420 ph: 703.527.3444
Free parking at 3033 Wilson Blvd.
or Metro, Clarendon Stop, Orange line (less than 1 block)
MOC's are welcome, anythign LEGO is...
and we expect two ParLUGment members to join us. http://www.parlugment.org/
hope to see you there..
RSVP is appreciated I'd like to be sure we have seating for everyone.
chitchco@mailANTISPAM.gmu.edu
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
P.S. Our monthly dinner gathering is usually set for the 4th Wednesday of the
month. However, due to the holidays we have moved some minor adjustments. Check
our website for more info. http://www.wamalug.org/
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In lugnet.org.us.wamalug, Christina Hitchcock wrote:
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In lugnet.org.us.wamalug, Jason Allemann wrote:
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Another member of ParLUGment and myself will be in the DC area from Nov
16-19 for a conference. It would be cool if we could hook up with other
fans in the area - lunch, dinner, coffee, a trip to a LEGO store, anything
would be cool. Not sure what our exact itinerary is yet, but if anyone is
interested let me know.
I see we’re just going to miss the next wamalug meeting, which is a shame.
:(
J
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Hi Jason,
This is great! We have our monthly dinner meeting set for the 17th. So
this works out wonderfully. That is, if you all can join us on that night. We
have not decided which restaurant yet and will likely have that figured out
after out meeting this Saturday.
Please let us know approximately where you will be staying as that may play a
factor in the location of the dinner.
Talk to you soon.
Christina
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Awesome. We’re planning to be there. I’ve sent you some info on where we’ll be
at. Looking forward to it!
J
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In lugnet.org.us.wamalug, Brian P. Gefrich wrote:
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In lugnet.org.us.wamalug, Jason Allemann wrote:
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Another member of ParLUGment and myself will be in the DC area from Nov
16-19 for a conference. It would be cool if we could hook up with other
fans in the area - lunch, dinner, coffee, a trip to a LEGO store, anything
would be cool. Not sure what our exact itinerary is yet, but if anyone is
interested let me know.
I see we’re just going to miss the next wamalug meeting, which is a shame.
:(
J
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Jason,
I’d be more than happy to swing by the store with you guys and get a bite to
eat. I’m Brian, currently (well, just for the rest of today) working at the
Tyson’s Corner store. I worked at Potomac during Brickfest, and got the
opportunity to meet a bunch of you guys. So come on down, we’ll hang out you
can laugh at how cold we think it is down here right now.
-Brian
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I just looked at the weather forecast for next week. I’m laughin’ already...
Our current plan is to take an extended lunch on Thursday to hit up the store.
Based on past experience this plan will probably change 3 or 4 times before
Thursday actually rolls around. I’ll keep you posted.
J
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In lugnet.org.us.wamalug, Jason Allemann wrote:
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Another member of ParLUGment and myself will be in the DC area from Nov 16-19
for a conference. It would be cool if we could hook up with other fans in
the area - lunch, dinner, coffee, a trip to a LEGO store, anything would be
cool. Not sure what our exact itinerary is yet, but if anyone is interested
let me know.
I see we’re just going to miss the next wamalug meeting, which is a shame. :(
J
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Hi Jason,
This is great! We have our monthly dinner meeting set for the 17th. So this
works out wonderfully. That is, if you all can join us on that night. We have
not decided which restaurant yet and will likely have that figured out after out
meeting this Saturday.
Please let us know approximately where you will be staying as that may play a
factor in the location of the dinner.
Talk to you soon.
Christina
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In lugnet.org.us.wamalug, Jason Allemann wrote:
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Another member of ParLUGment and myself will be in the DC area from Nov 16-19
for a conference. It would be cool if we could hook up with other fans in
the area - lunch, dinner, coffee, a trip to a LEGO store, anything would be
cool. Not sure what our exact itinerary is yet, but if anyone is interested
let me know.
I see we’re just going to miss the next wamalug meeting, which is a shame. :(
J
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Jason,
I’d be more than happy to swing by the store with you guys and get a bite to
eat. I’m Brian, currently (well, just for the rest of today) working at the
Tyson’s Corner store. I worked at Potomac during Brickfest, and got the
opportunity to meet a bunch of you guys. So come on down, we’ll hang out you
can laugh at how cold we think it is down here right now.
-Brian
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Another member of ParLUGment and myself will be in the DC area from Nov 16-19
for a conference. It would be cool if we could hook up with other fans in the
area - lunch, dinner, coffee, a trip to a LEGO store, anything would be cool.
Not sure what our exact itinerary is yet, but if anyone is interested let me
know.
I see we’re just going to miss the next wamalug meeting, which is a shame. :(
J
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Saturday the 13th
If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us!
What to expect;
Planning and building for the next train show
Building ornaments for the LEGO wreath.
Show and tell of MOCs and all things LEGO
Welcome new guests and new members.
News from the LEGO stores.
Bring stuff to trade and or sell
and one of the highlight of this meeting will be a presentation by Magnus on
"Large Scale Castle Building", probably around 2pm.
"Lords and ladies, knights and peasants all welcome ;)"
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2004
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)
Location: GMU Arlington Campus
Room: 115, lobby and Game room.
http://www.wamalug.org/
Street map of locality and links to directions
http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/arling.html
Our closest subway station is Virginia Square/GMU on the Orange
Line
http://rideguide.wmata.com/
Hope to see you there.
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
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Hi All,
I know this is short notice... but WAMALUG would like to invite you to join us
for a little dinner gathering in Arlington, VA.
where:
http://www.hardtimes.com/clarendon.htm
HARD TIMES CAFE
C L A R E N D O N
3028 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22314, (703) 528-2233
When: 6:00pm
Free parking at 3033 Wilson Blvd.
or Metro, Clarendon Stop, Orange line (less than 1 block)
MOC's are welcome
and we'll be talking about all things LEGO and other..
hope to see you there..
RSVP is appreciated I'd like to be sure we have seating for everyone.
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
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Fall For Fairfax - Saturday, October 2, 2004 10am-4:30pm
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Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:23:53 GMT
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WAMALUG will be participating in the Fall for Fairfax Saturday, October 2. And
everyone in the area is invited to contribute to the display. The event
organizers are providing us with a 30' x 30' tent for this outdoor fall
festival.
http://www.lego.com/eng/info/default.asp?page=events
under the title " USA Unofficial LEGO Fan Event: LEGO Building Zone"
The plan is to have an area equal to around 48 gray baseplates for us to display
our MOC's, LEGO Sets and LEGO creations of all kinds. Every AFOL regardless of
membership in WAMALUG is invited to bring something to show, and all themes are
encouraged, from castle, to trains and town, to space, to pirates and everything
in-between! This is a great opportunity to show off our creations to kids of all
ages. Everyone is welcome to participate whether you have been to a WAMALUG
meeting before or not. Just send let us know if you will be there and a little
description of what you plan to bring. Then just show up!
We'll organize it when we get there so bring what you can to the event! The
current plan is to have at least 2 table for Moonbase and Space and then we will
fill in from there depending on what others bring.
It’s a one day event. Public hours are from 10am-4:30pm and we plan to start
setting up at 8:30AM. We have lots of banners and things to be hung and the
kids play area to put together.
Those interested in helping out or bringing models can contact me or reply to
this message.
Here is the official web site for the event. The best place to get directions
and more info… No registration required.
http://www.fallforfairfax.com/
I was told that last year they had over 20,000 people attend the weekends event.
mainly families.
We hope to see you there!
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
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WAMALUG would like to invite you to participate in an AFOL Dinner gathering
@ SoBe Seafood Company
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-3007675-sobe_seafood_company_arlington-i
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00)
SoBe Seafood is conveniently located in Arlington, VA
3100 Clarendon Blvd., off the street and "IN THE COURTYARD"
Click below to get directions or call (703) 528-0033
Free parking at 3033 Wilson Blvd.
Metro, Clarendon Stop, Orange line (less than 1 block)
MOC's are encouraged and welcome.
and we'll be talking about the October 2nd Fall for a Fairfax display and event
too!
hope to see you there..
RSVP is appreciated, not required, but I'd like to be sure we have seating for
everyone. chitchco@gmu[dot]edu
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
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Date: Saturday, September 11, 2004 Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: GMU Arlington Campus
3401 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Room: 115
If you're in the area and you have a chance just stop in, join us!
What to expect;
Show and tell of MOCs and all things LEGO
Building challenge
Lots of new people
Items picked up at the Pick A Brick, a report about the NEW LEGO store.. for
those of you that have not yet had a chance to visit.
News from the LEGO Outlet.
Bring stuff to trade and or sell.
Planning for the Fall for Fairfax Event on October 2nd and for other things for
AFOls to get involved in.
Fall for Fairfax is an event WAMALUG has participated in for several years and
this year they are giving us a much bigger space where we can display so much
more. We will be using our Make and Create kit for the play area and this show
is a really great opportunity to bring any and all kinds of LEGO creations to
share with those that attend.
http://www.fallforfairfax.com/
Pictures form past years (this year we will be outside)
http://www.wamalug.org/event_20031004.html
http://www.wamalug.org/event_20021005.html
http://www.wamalug.org/event_20010929.html
WAMALUG meeting are held at GMU in the Arlington Original building
http://coyote.gmu.edu/map/arling.html
We hope to see you there.
Christina Hitchcock
WAMALUG
http://www.wamalug.org
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Philcon, the annual Philadelphia Area Science Fiction
Conference, is the world’s oldest SF convention. It initiated a children’s
program six years ago, of which I assumed control in 2003; I took the
opportunity to sneak LEGO bricks into the con. Kids Prog serves attendees ages
6 to 12, and they not only enjoyed having my collection to play with, but also
took to QuikWars.
I’ve been planning additional PBB-themed events and contests for the kids, but
I’m also trying to expand them to other populations -- gaming, the art show, and
a random Freestyle event are the most obvious options. (A slideshow of Giant
Starship Replicas could be impressive, too.) I’ve already got support from Eric
Sophie and Lenny Hoffman (GardenSLUG and SciBrick), and may be able to sneak
Shane Sullivan, astrophysicist and tiny-NASA-probe-recreator, onto the science
program. I’m not sure how much space I can obtain; but if the Pirate Game won’t
fit, we’ll just have to do tabletop micro-gaming. :)
Philcon is always looking for programmed and volunteer staff -- and for Kids
Prog the primary qualification is a pair of eyes. It’s a fun con even without
PBBs underfoot; but help enough, and you may qualify for a discount. Please
contact me if you’re interested; I’ll make the introductions. And if you’d
prefer not to help, then please still consider attending.
(Like most of the regional cons, Philcon draws its membership from far beyond
the Philadelphia metro area; hence my crossposts to PA, NJ and MD.)
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