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I sent an e-mail off to Doug a week ago--
Doug,
I hope it's not too early to get in touch with you about the spring show.
The Toronto LEGO group would love to attend your show. We'll be bringing a
train layout much like the one at the last show.
As well, we would like to bring LEGO creations and displays to exhibit.
Let me know.
Take care,
Dave
He just replied--
Thanks for your note!! You guys are terrific. We definitely would like you to
participate. Info for exhibitors should be out shortly. As well we will have
the website set to take applications shortly ( this week!). Should be a great
show. We have increased the size of the show by 25%.
So looks like we'll be able to display more than just the train layout. With
that, does anyone want to take care of organizing the non-train display at the
show? Or do I just want to ballpark it with what I hear from here?
Dave K
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How many types of spring toys are there?
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> How many types of spring toys are there?
Well for one, there's the Slinky.
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> > How many types of spring toys are there?
>
> Well for one, there's the Slinky.
>
> Calum
And those little suction cup/spring/plastic base thingies that when you press
down and wait an indeterminate length of time then shout with glee when they pop
up!
Oh to be young again...
Waittaminit...
Dave K
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> > > How many types of spring toys are there?
> >
> > Well for one, there's the Slinky.
> And those little suction cup/spring/plastic base thingies that when you press
> down and wait an indeterminate length of time then shout with glee when they pop
> up!
Or a spring tractor.
Calum
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On Wed, January 25, 2006 10:41 am, Calum Tsang wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> > > > How many types of spring toys are there?
> > >
> > > Well for one, there's the Slinky.
>
> > And those little suction cup/spring/plastic base thingies that when you press
> > down and wait an indeterminate length of time then shout with glee when they pop
> > up!
>
> Or a spring tractor.
Spring tractor? Not sure what you mean.
Would pull-back/wind-up toys be considered spring toys?
And, I keep thinking about those dogs you can pull around with a Slinky for a
body. I guess those are just Slinkys, also.
Steve
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> Spring tractor? Not sure what you mean.
Like one of these:
http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10204
> Would pull-back/wind-up toys be considered spring toys?
Well, if they use a clock spring...like the one in the video, sure. Actually a
lot of the "antique toys" at that show (and I mean Antique versus whatever
people pulled from their basements) are spring driven toys like those.
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> > Spring tractor? Not sure what you mean.
>
> Like one of these:
>
> http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=10204
>
> > Would pull-back/wind-up toys be considered spring toys?
>
> Well, if they use a clock spring...like the one in the video, sure. Actually a
> lot of the "antique toys" at that show (and I mean Antique versus whatever
> people pulled from their basements) are spring driven toys like those.
>
> Calum
Ahhh... anytime I can see a Canadian Vignette, I'm a happy guy...
Dave K
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> Ahhh... anytime I can see a Canadian Vignette, I'm a happy guy...
I love them. I don't know what it is, but they're great. I usually hate Canada
too, except during the Olympics, when I'm in the States, or when I'm travelling
abroad.
I'm considering ordering the DVD, but I haven't found anyone nuts enough who'd
want the DVD too.
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> So looks like we'll be able to display more than just the train layout. With
> that, does anyone want to take care of organizing the non-train display at the
> show? Or do I just want to ballpark it with what I hear from here?
Is this the quasi-substitute for The Hobby Show that we talked about back in
November? i.e. are we planning a Hobby Show-like display, along with the train
layout?
AB
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
>
> > So looks like we'll be able to display more than just the train layout. With
> > that, does anyone want to take care of organizing the non-train display at the
> > show? Or do I just want to ballpark it with what I hear from here?
>
> Is this the quasi-substitute for The Hobby Show that we talked about back in
> November? i.e. are we planning a Hobby Show-like display, along with the train
> layout?
>
> AB
Yep--the 5 display groups at the Hobby Show got together at the show and decided
that the 'new rules' for displaying at the hobby show--i.e. the monetary outlay
for tables/electricity, as well as the dual tier system they had for
displayers--i,e, the steam engine guys before were given financial compensation
as well as their electricity and tables until this year, whereas the Meccano,
LEGO and other guys were not paid but given the tables/electricity, and this
year the steam engine guys weren't given money but still got their
tables/electricity for free, whilst the other displayers had to pay for both
tables and electricity, compounded with the issue that we, as displayers, were
blatantly lied to regarding the two tier system for displayers--"Oh, all
displayers are treated the same...", and compounded with that was the apparent
"we really don't care if you're here or not" from the show staff when I went and
talked to them about the various issues. I'm not really sure if all displayers
are 'boycotting' the show next year, but this was the intent of everyone at the
meeting, particularly the meccano guys--they were really not happy when they
found out about the two tier system for displayers, and basically lead the
meetings for trying to resolve the issues with the show staff.
I hate getting involved in 'soap opera' like issues and, for the most part,
didn't have a huge issue with the outlay for the electricity--considering that
all of you contributed to the 'we need 'lectricity at the LEGO booth'
foundation, but the additional planning to pull it all off wasn't appreciated,
especially sice we were notified of the change virtually last minute.
Thankfully I could rely on a good friend to take care of the tables because that
was a huge concern. All things considered, I'm impressed that all of you pulled
it all together like you did.
Anyway, when I first contacted Doug at the toy, train and doll show about
allowing more than the train layout to be shown--much like our display at the
hobby show--he was enthusiastic. Tables/chairs/'lectricity all provided--no
bother. So we'll give that a whirl this year and see how it goes.
Dave K
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> Anyway, when I first contacted Doug at the toy, train and doll show about
> allowing more than the train layout to be shown--much like our display at the
> hobby show--he was enthusiastic. Tables/chairs/'lectricity all provided--no
> bother. So we'll give that a whirl this year and see how it goes.
Is the usual Hobby Show crowd coming to show regular models?
deborah-without-the-shift-key? Jason? Janey?
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Anyway, when I first contacted Doug at the toy, train and doll show about
allowing more than the train layout to be shown--much like our display at the
hobby show--he was enthusiastic. Tables/chairs/’lectricity all provided--no
bother. So we’ll give that a whirl this year and see how it goes.
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Is the usual Hobby Show crowd coming to show regular models?
deborah-without-the-shift-key? Jason? Janey?
Calum
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one hobby show and now i’m already usual!! i prefer being unusual. and you call
my models regular, i prefer to think of them as irregular!
but in any case, in order to plan, i’d need to know when this show is, besides
in april! we are committed to a show in our area the first weekend, but
otherwise i would love to join the “usual” crowd with “regular” models.
-§ deborah §-
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Deborah Higdon wrote:
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one hobby show and now i’m already usual!! i prefer being unusual. and you
call my models regular, i prefer to think of them as irregular!
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows. So...a regular could be anyone.
Except Keith. Keith can be a regular only if he promises NEVER TO PUT CHRIS’
LEGO TO HUMAN SKIN AGAIN.
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but in any case, in order to plan, i’d need to know when this show is,
besides in april! we are committed to a show in our area the first weekend,
but otherwise i would love to join the “usual” crowd with “regular” models.
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I guess DaveK answered it, it’s May 7th. Something is bothering me about that
date. There’s something special about that day. Crap. Now I can’t remember.
Anyways, I hope you guys (and by that, I mean, all you folks who came out for
Hobby Show) can come out for this thing. It’s short (a day) but I think it
would be fun.
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows.
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Or three. Depending on how you count to three. ;)
Allan B. (who was at Hobby Show 2003 and 2005 but not 2004)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Allan Bedford wrote:
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows.
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Or three. Depending on how you count to three. ;)
Allan B. (who was at Hobby Show 2003 and 2005 but not 2004)
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Man, how quickly I forget things. Has it been three years ago?!
Okay, I’m revoking everyone’s regular status. Only Allan and DaveK get them
now. Return your “Regulars” ID cards to me...
Calum
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Well, there’s only been two hobby shows. So...a regular could be anyone.
Except Keith.
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Am I this unpopular now??
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Keith can be a regular only if he promises NEVER TO PUT CHRIS’ LEGO TO HUMAN
SKIN AGAIN.
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As if we don’t do these things all the time playing with Lego, with our fingers
covered in countless bacteria and sometimes all kind of grease from french
fries! And that means you too.
(Okay. Next time I’ll show up with a bona fide back scratcher MOC with a bottle
of cheap 70% isopropanol.)
At another time, Calum Tsang wrote:
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Okay, I’m revoking everyone’s regular status. Only Allan and DaveK get them
now. Return your “Regulars” ID cards to me...
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HAAHAHAhahahaha!! Now who gets the last laugh?
Now back to building my Orion VII.
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