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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Ed McGlynn wrote:
> In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Wayne Sardullo writes:
> > I was in the Carosel Mall today and Came across a Small LEGO Store Selling
> > LEGOS. Apparently they are working together with one of the bookstores. I was
> > told depending on HOW GOOD things work out and sales they might go for a FULL
> > FLEDGED STORE!!!! I mentioned LUCNY and told them who I was and mentioned a
> > LAYOUT. While I expected a little more support Im sure if I talk to the Manager
> > who wasn't there it would be good.... If we can come up with something I think
> > we can get more support in the near future!!!
> >
> > If you get some Time go to the mall and make a Ruckus about the Lego Place. Im
> > not going to say its any better then Toys R Us but at least we got something to
> > start with. The two woman there were suprised to know that there was a Lego
> > Users Group in CNY. This might be a good thing. The thing we have all been
> > waiting for!
> >
> > its in the basement floor next to the UP escalators! across from finishline!
> >
> >
> > ENJOY!!
> > Wayne
>
> ...I'll have to check it out and introduce myself as well, so they know
> you're not totally whacked, Wayne! Grown people playing with LEGO bricks,
> indeed - and the buggers have formed a user group?!
>
> That's a pretty good location, I guess. I've talked to the manager of the
> Dawsonville, GA LEGO store there, where they too set up a test run store in
> a mall, and have kept it going for a couple of years now. They had good
> visibility in the mall, and they seem to boom around the holidays, of
> course. Nice that we have one locally to support.
>
> Ed
Just to close the loop and dust off an ancient thread...
LUCNY's building the Brand Ribbon and initial retail sets for the launch of the
LEGO Retail store in Eastview Mall, Victor, NY, scheduled for April 6th!
Ed
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Just dusting things off.
Hello LUCNY!
Ed
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> 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 Center Project
> - Road Show 2005
> - Commercial Fan Projects
> - NDA projects
>
> Showed some pics of the Bug Build.. a master builder level building project that
> involved 3 clubs. Enfield has a charity relationship with the Connecticut
> Childrens Hospital, which is rebuilding some of their facility. Enfield is
> donating some display cabinets, which will have bugs in them (just like kids
> collect real bugs)... LEGO bugs! So Enfield brought NYCLUG, GardenSLUG and NELUG
(*ahem* and LUCNY too...)
> in to build. Neat models, a trip to the company store, everyone goes home happy.
>
> It shows progress... the PR group came to Jake and asked "we want to work with
> fans, what would they want in return" and everyone went home happy! The adult
> fans now look wonderful in front of the company!!! Everyone's happy. Thanks!
*snip*
As a followup to the Bug Build, there was this related press release today, an
excerpt from
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20051202005436&newsLang=en
follows:
"Connecticut Children's Medical Center together with LEGO Systems, officially
opened the newly renovated waiting area in the Charter Oak Health Center at CCMC
Thursday night. The renovation is the result of Project Play Well, which raised
awareness and funds exceeding $85,000 for the hospital project.
The Charter Oak Health Center at CCMC is the largest pediatric primary care
center of its kind between New York and Boston with more that 30,000 patient
visits annually. The waiting area now has a colourful rainforest theme - LEGO
style. Complete with brightly colored LEGO murals and playtables, unique LEGO
creations of insects and butterflies, new carpeting and furniture, the waiting
area now makes a visit to the doctor a creatively educational adventure."
Full text available from the link above.
It's great to see this project come to a conclusion, and I was happy to be a
part of it. I'm sure I speak for all the builders in attendance at Enfield back
in the summer of 2004.
For pics of some of the creations from that day, see:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=93928
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=94143
So, Jake, when's the next build event we can help with?!
Ed
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LUCNY will be in attendance this weekend at the Central New York chapter of the
National Historical Railroad Society’s 31st Annual Train Fair at the New York
State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York.
This venue contains 150,000 square feet (!) of operating layouts, vendors,
exhibits, train activities and memorabilia spread across the two largest
buildings at the Fairgrounds; the Center of Progress building, and the
Horticulture building. It’s hard to see it all in one day!
These two permanent fair buildings are converted into a huge model train show
event each year, of which LUCNY is proud to be a part of. This year’s display
features a layout area of approximately 16’ x 20’.
You are all cordially invited to stop by and visit our dynamic layout. AFOLs and
visiting club members are welcome to bring models to run on our three concentric
full-run track lines, or share other MOCs and talk shop, of course. We have a
lot of fun at this show, and look forward to larger crowds every year. We
always have tons of track and yard space to show off our ever-expanding engine
and wagon collection. Come see LEGO creativity, automation, and building
techniques in action!
The show is scheduled for Saturday, November 5th from 10a - 6p, and Sunday,
November 6th from 10a - 5p.
Admission:
Adult one day $6, Adult two days $10
Child(14&under)&Seniors $4
Parking is free.
Please stop by and introduce yourself!
For more info on the venue: http://www2.nysfair.org/expo/calendar/
For more info on the CNYNRHS: http://www.rrhistorical-2.com/cnynrhs/
Ed
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