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I think you guys should move the chat to AIM, dal.net 'sucks' :-) I'm sorry, it's a bad server, of the people I've talked to, no one seems to be able to get on a decent server to get into the room. I did finally manage to get in for a bit last night (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: (Brad's answers to some questions) <extracted for emphasis> (...) Seriously?!?!?!? Can you (or someone) elaborate on this? Wow. That's it's even being examined enough to mention that it's being (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Well, I've been looking at the pics of Friday's Brickfest activities on Brickshelf, and checking out the webcams, and I'm jealous! I wanna go too! How about a Brickfest Northwest? Anyone in Seattle up for organising something like this? I don't (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.vlc, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.van, lugnet.loc.ca.bc.vic, lugnet.loc.us.wa.sea, lugnet.loc.us.wa, lugnet.loc.ca.bc, lugnet.trains.org)
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LOL, you said *JULY* surprise, so you only get half credit, LOL :)~ But it is GREAT to see this come back! I have never even seen one of these in person, and think - pretty soon I will have one in my lego town!! I know this is pushing it, but is (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Did he give any info on the minor detail changes? Jude (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Too late, sorry. I can interpret from what he said, though. I think they are extremely pleased with the response so far, it appears to me (Larry) that it exceeds their anticipated numbers based on things that Brad said about phones ringing off (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GGH0yC.E78@lugnet.com... (...) Car. How about this for a prediction - (URL) Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot com (URL) - North Carolina LEGO Users Group (URL) - Carolina Train (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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Can Brad comment on how much interest they ANTICIPATED for the Gaurded Inn, and how much interest there really was? i.e. What numbers did they hope to sell, and how much did they really sell? Eric (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Yes. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Serious. Brad showed the cover art for 10001, Metroliner, and 10002 Club Car. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains)
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(...) B: yes, it could be considered, if structured properly. (we are unfortunately now out of time...) Oh, one other thing from Brad. Australia, you don't get the Metroliner! Just kidding. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Serious?!? Jude (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hey, did I just see a Club Car for the August Surprise?! The web cam cut out immediatiely after..., aw c'mon, you're killin' me here! ;] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Posted too fast... AND club car!!! orders accepted in late august, ship in sept. Probably close to or at original retail, also a combo of both sets for slightly less. 10001 is Metroliner... 10002 is Club car. There are some minor details changed. (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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While we waited... more foilage IS on the list for production, LD is aware "do you look at what people buy on eBay? (asked as a followup)" Yes. It's not a totally accurate factor... does 1 person buying 6 cypress for 110 mean that there is a huge (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snippage> Thanks for funneling questions, Larry, and providing the running commentary. Those of us stuck at home really appreciate it. The support that LD does for LTC's doing train shows, would (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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While I was waiting to get picked, Shiri asked "israel/LD"... probably not soon. Troy Cefaratti: "whence Mono"? ... motors are lost as are other molds. Steve R: "east coast LL"... not sure yet. Cletus Romano: "Whence Trains?" yes. 9V is not going (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thanx, Larry! Bobbled or no this is great info. That 25% number, which would include AFOLs, is certainly noteworthy. I guess that's how we manage to net LEGO Direct employees at events like this in the first place. Thanx again, enjoy the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) These were sort of asked already. Brad readdressed: Target is non AFOL but they are very aware of us as customers and want to do things where it makes sense. Kids are the primary market though. S@H has been in place to serve kids and familys (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) the webcam pages have "(C)20001" at the bottom! :] KDJ ___...___ LUGNETer #203, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) (read that exactly as quoted) Paraphrasing Brad's response: Oz definitely. NZ strongly intended by 4Q. Japan not in plan for 4Q due to Double Byte char set issues, other tech problems. Norway and Switzerland and France are also coming soon. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.au)
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"When will we see more windows and doors in other colors? When will see roof elements to make complex roofs in brown, sand red, etc.?" These two questions were asked in substantially similar form already and were answered as "we are aware of the (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) If there's time left after Santosh's question(s), I'm curious to hear Brad's comments on: 1) What is LEGO Direct's target consumer group (ie, AFOL vs non)? 2) Which group is actually the largest part of their customer base? And by "LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Thanks for posting this Larry. Was Australia Specifically mentioned or was it more an indication of when other countries would be coming online as well (eg New Zealand, Japan etc.) Santosh We are the most governed country on the planet arent we? (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.au)
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(...) Larry, Any news on the August Surprise? Jude (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) (and post the question and answer here...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) In my opinion, it's not ganging up per se, but it is mostly the standard set of questions about the assortment, colors, what is coming back what isn't, etc... Juniorization hasn't been mentioned yet. ++Lar (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Regrettably, I don't have IRC but mail me and I will ask on your behalf. (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Brad Justus: (quoted with permission) "It is intended that the entire Shop at Home experience will be available in Australia by the end of the 4th quarter of 2001..." Paraphrased by Lar for dramatic effect: "One of the big holdups is your government (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.au)
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Well I'm here watching and trying to get someone on the IRC channel to contact me so I can give Mr Justus a few questions - nothing complicated mind you ;-) Santosh (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:GGGwxq.3t0@lugnet.com... (...) breaking (...) So what is Brad J. talking about on Cam1? (11:00 AM EDT). Mike -- Mike Walsh - mike_walsh at mindspring dot com (URL) - North Carolina (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It looks like Brad Justus is on WebCam1. He seems to be moving his hands a lot but not actually saying anything ;] By the expression on his face it looks as though everybody in the room is ganging up on him about Juniorization or some such (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Right! (I am posting this from my laptop in the room) ++Lar (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'm having fun looking at the webcam (URL) see at camera 2 a computer and a laptop or two, that's for posting breaking news to Lugnet, right?? right?? lol!! Julie (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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This might seem dumb, andperhaps a bit too difficult, but is it possible to relay some of the discussions with Lego Direct across the IRC server chat thats going? I just happen to be up even though its almost 12:30am here in Melbourne. SO would like (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Shell Sets at Brickfest
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I'll have a few of the Shell Promo sets with me at Brickfest today. Prices are cash or non-cc PayPal, hand delivered, no shipping. <set:1252> Tank Truck $10 <set:1253> Ferrari and Truck $10 <set:1254> Food Store $20 <set:1255> Car Wash $20 (...) (23 years ago, 14-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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| | Re: BRICKFEST, BRICKFEST, BRICKFEST
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To All, Ach, camera 1, the train room, Larry and a slide show, run!!!...!!! ; ) Scott (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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| | Brickfest now in full swing
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To see what you're missing if you're not here, go to the webcam page... (URL) there is an online chat, just like last year. You can ask questions of participants or whatever it is #brickfest on dal.net (IRC) (posted on behalf of the Brickfest (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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Matt & All, (...) Must be that Java thing. I will look at it a little more. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Dunno' Scott...they are working fine for me in both multiple and single views. Matt (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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Does anyone know why the overall cameras at brikfest work, but when you click on them, they have old pictures? Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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| | Where's Waldo
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Who is in the Brick Room right now? (URL) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BRICKFEST, BRICKFEST, BRICKFEST
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(...) Oh, I was also wondering which rooms will have cameras. I hope the Pirate room will have one :-) (and the Castle room also) Frank (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) It does give one something to look at. It looks like I won't be leaving until 4:00 today, though it's possible I can slip out an hour early. Hopefully the result of leaving that late will actually be a somewhat shorter trip. Frank (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: BRICKFEST, BRICKFEST, BRICKFEST
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To All, This is funny, seeing Chris Leach building his airport while Larry P. is walking around. Ah ah no no pleae, oh it's you, Larry. : ) Kudos to whoever set up the camera. Thanks! It's much better than doing work! ; ) Scott S. (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Oopps, sorry, please, everyone go and look. Everyone is invited, to look, and if you can, still come. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the views of my employer...) (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) only invited people that *could* make it. I am now very sad because I was looking forward to clicking the link. Alas I was not invited because I could not physically be there.... Sigh... I will have to try and convince the wife to go next year (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) See everybody there tomorrow. -Erik (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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To All, (...) airport under constuction in the train room! Chris, that isn't a train item! ; ) I hope everyone has fun this year, I will be going next year, I think. I have to go into negotiations with my better half. Scott S. -- (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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..Its off to Brickfest I go. I was just thinking that Brickfest would be the perfect time for Brad to announce the August Surprise. Personally I am hoping for a Galaxy Explorer myself. -- Overkill is the only sure kill. SR (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) You are right on, Frank ! It is very exciting. I just tried to pack away Himeji Castle last night and except for the very top tower, it took all the space on a 22 inch carryon bag (expanded) ouch !! Will have to beg the wife for space on (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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That's right. It's that time of year again. Brickfest is here, and I'm more excited than... well, you fill in the blank (I'm likely to use a very politically incorrect metaphor...) I hope that those who could physically be here for the fest watch (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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The car is pretty much loaded, and amazingly, there is still room, and I think I'm bringing more tangible stuff this year (last year I brought a ton of building materials only to use about none of it, this year, I've got a crate of bricks for (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | ride to outlet sun.am
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Perhaps there could be a list at registration to share rides to the outlet from and back to Brickfest sun. am? I know I will need one. List could mtch those with space with those who need rides taking into consideration where each is staying. I will (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: The Guarded Inn - get 'em while they're hot!!
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Jake, I feel certain that someone is going to bring theirs to show! (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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WOW, so we got in the first shipment of Guarded Inn's this week, and before I could grab one, our incredibly efficient distribution center had already shipped them all out to the first backorder customers! Yikes! So on the down side, I won't be able (...) (23 years ago, 13-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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| | Re: Directions from Union Station via Car?
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You are quite right, for some reason I was trying to simplify my directions by merging them with those already available. To say "right off" I-66 is a little stretch because of the spacing of the interchanges. But, yes, that is certainly an option. (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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"Constantine Hannaher" <channaher@netscape.net> wrote in message news:GGDKy4.Hp8@lugnet.com... (...) and (...) points (...) Right (...) Constitution (...) at 9th (...) The (...) again at (...) is (...) is (...) chime (...) Hmm ... I know exactly (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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I'll give it a try. Maybe you can get on I-395 south at Massachusetts Ave and 3rd Street NW. Once on I-395 south follow it under the Mall and over the Potomac River to the exit as in the brickfest.com instructions for from points north. But I (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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Can someone provide directions to Brickfest from Union Station in DC, but via car rather than Metro? Thanks! Jake --- Jake McKee AFOL LUGNET Member #211 (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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Brickfest officially begins -- and registration starts -- at 10am on Friday. The 10am-noon trip to the Lego Outlet on the Friday schedule is not an organized shopping run; more like a suggestion from the fest organizers. The "official" Brickfest (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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(...) I'm in the same boat, really... Looks like there's a "group trip"-ish thing starting at 10? At least the schedule says 10-noon to check out the Outlet... Actually, I'm guessing the store opens at 10AM. As for registration... ? DaveE (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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| | What should one do first?
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Hi all, I was wondering what I should do first on Friday, as I will be arriving in the area in the morning. Should I stop at brickfest first and check in or should I stop by the lego store first and then head on over to Brickfest? What time does (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events)
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| | BrickFest 2001 - Contact Info (in case you get lost on the way in :-)
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As we draw closer to the event I said that I would posted Contact Information on the website. (URL) you need to get in touch with us for any reason, Last Names A-J call Christina (202) 550-0483 Last Names L-Z call Denise (703) 475-4947 If you can (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce) !
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| | Jamie O'Brien care package from USA
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I have this box of Lego that has been mailed to me for Jamie O'Brien. Since I haven't sent it off to Bundaberg yet, I thought I'd bring it to Brickfest 2001 (Virginia, USA) and add some surprises. Consider it a care package -- anybody attending (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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oh well I guess this idea was a little to late :-/ sorry all. ~Christina (...) (23 years ago, 12-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Webcam Testing
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It's that time of year again... I am testing the BrickFest webcam system. This year we hope to have at least 8 cameras operating. They will be located here: (URL) now I have 4 cameras in my office and one at home (the other slots are either (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | New BrickFest Schedule (note: "Drafe" has been removed)
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(URL) Hitchcock (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Wanted to Buy (or Trade) at Brickfest
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I probably should have posted this earlier since I'm sure most folks have already packed up what they're bringing to Brickfest. But for those who might have been coming with the intention of selling (or trading) I'd like to publish my Wish List: (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: some "mild" discrepancies in roll call....
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(...) Disagree. The DC event (the first one ever held was in DC last year, IIRC) is "Brickfest". Legofest is a much broader term... Definition of Legofest varies depending on who you ask but is surely broader than your definition... My personal one (...) (23 years ago, 11-Jul-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Which building.
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Does the red brick 70s style mean it has classic windows? (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The BrickFest event will be held in the Original (old) building. It is red brick and a late 70's style (it was a department store). If you are approaching the building from Fairfax Drive it appears to be only two stories and is a combination (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Which building.
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Christina perhaps i missed it but which building is the fest in.Arlington original or arlington 1 ......or is it both? (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Peeron needs your help!
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As you probably know, Dan and I like to take pictures for pieces that aren't yet in partsref or ldraw, well, fortunately for us, many of you have sent in inventories for sets that we don't own. So we don't yet have pictures for them, nor are we sure (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
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| | Re: BrickFest Soccer!
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(...) ...Hey Rich, do you have a bar-ready soccer field we can play too? Mines buried in the lockup and I know how popular it was last year :-) --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a guy and his cat www.wildlink.com <-- the wildlinks (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) ..._anything_ you want to bring to show, please do. Even a barely started MOC could give people ideas or give you something to talk about, or perhaps you can gather thoughts on where to go from here... Also, you could always bring some spare (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think any unfinished MOC that the creator is willing to show should be perfectly fine. If it's to unfinished to merrit showing, I suspect the creator would be too embarassed to show it. (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest Soccer!
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Come one, come all to the Brickfest Soccer Championship! That's right, this year is no differant than last year in that we will be fielding teams on the green plastic sward of battle! Bring your favorite soccer team to battle with the best! Or, rent (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Unfinished MOCs at Brickfest?
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(...) most of my MOCs are unfinished..... yea....unfinished... -chris (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Update 6/18/01
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Richard W. Schamus writes: I'd like to clarify Rich's post. I know that there are several people that plan on attending but for one reason or another just have not registered. I ask that they please register. Also some (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Unfinished MOCs at Brickfest?
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On a different note... How do people feel about displaying partially finished MOCs? I have my Inn which is still only a facade, unfortunately. (URL) am still pleased with how it looks so far, and I'd like to bring it to display. It'd be good for (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Update 6/18/01
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Hmmm. All excellent points... I have no desire to stand guard over my MOCs either. There's going to be far too much that I want to see! :-) And I certainly wasn't intending to imply that WAMALUG should be "going into the hole" for this ( to use your (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Update 6/18/01
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It is my personal interpretation that *if* you show up as an unregistered person, you will not be able to participate in most of the actual events... (k-8 building, MOC judging, etc.) and there are no guantees that you may actually get in, depending (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Update 6/18/01
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Hello, ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard W. Schamus (legoman34)" <legoman34@mindspring.com> (...) up, you (...) up, we (...) What does this mean, exactly? Does this mean that no walk-ins will be allowed into BrickFest? I'm registered (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Update 6/18/01
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Hi folks, I've been authorized by the Brickfest Events Coordinator to release the following informantion on late registrations: Nametags will be produced today, so getting registered by 12:00 est July 10th ensures that you get in the door and able (...) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Brickfest teaser
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Small enough so that it zips around easily and quickly, yet large enough for plenty of details... (URL) someone can identify the car...any guesses? --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (23 years ago, 10-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.town, lugnet.general, lugnet.build)
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| | Empty Blue Tubs coming
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Hi all, after Christina assured me that there is at least some demand for spare (empty) Blue Tubs (3033) for storage, I have decided to shuttle up about 180 spare tubs. If anyone is interested in purchasing some, my going rate is $2 per tub. I (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest Location Pictures
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(URL) of the building Chrsitina (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest Location Pictures
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(URL) have not updated the schedule yet. Just added a link to the images of the rooms. I'm sorry room 329 and 115 are not shown (they where locked) room 320 should say 302, entrance floor 1 is 2nd floor and the regstration tabel), center floor 2 is (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Rail Racers (was:Trains at BrickFest)
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(...) It can run on a table or the floor, of course a table makes it more comfortable, but no need to waste good layout space for it. I will be bringing everything needed for the race track(track, controls, computer, ext cords), plus a couple of my (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Rail Racers (was:Trains at BrickFest)
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(...) ...Does it need a table or can it run on the floor? And do you need any spare parts (other engines, any special pieces that cant normally be found in random piles... that kind of thing)? --- wubwub wubwub@wildlink.com www.sitcatsit.com <-- a (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Should I bring my Castle Wall to Brickfest?
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(...) Wow that is a lot of blue slopes. Very cool wall Tony. I'm not going to be at Brickfest, but if I was I would love to see it in person. So I should think a lot of others would like to see it in person too. Well anyhow, great wall, Jason (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Ambassador train for the PNLTC layout at LEGOLAND
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Thanks for the heads up Mike. Hopefully Friday morning traffic in Greensboro is much like it is here, for some reason it's not real bad in the morning, it's the afternoon on Friday's that are a bear. jt -- James J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO Train (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Ambassador train for the PNLTC layout at LEGOLAND
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"James J. Trobaugh" <james@ngltc.org> wrote in message news:GG6F5H.KJ@lugnet.com... (...) If my math is right you will be driving through Greensboro (the I-40/I-85 merge) during rush hour. While rush hour in Greensboro is certainly not on the scale (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Should I bring my Castle Wall to Brickfest?
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That's just it, it's NOT done. That's why I was wondering if there would be any interest in bringing it now. Troy Richard W. Schamus (legoman34) <legoman34@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:GG6pMI.J9L@lugnet.com... (...) castle (...) castleheads (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Should I bring my Castle Wall to Brickfest?
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(...) I personnally think that that would be a great idea. After seeing your preliminary work and some of the Brickshelf shots, I'd love to see what you have expanded on. Rich -- Have Fun! C-Ya! Legoman34 ***** Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle)
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| | Should I bring my Castle Wall to Brickfest?
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It looking like I *MAY* have some extra room in the car on my way to Brickfest, and I was wondering if there was any interest/need among castle people for me to bring my Castle Wall? Take a look at it here: (URL) anyone thinks that the wall would be (...) (23 years ago, 9-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle)
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| | Re: Ambassador train for the PNLTC layout at LEGOLAND
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Yeah, I'm figuring on 10 hours, maybe I'll get lucky and make some good time. I'm leaving Atlanta around 4am, need to get out of town before the morning rush hour gets started, and I want to get to the fest before the D.C. rush hour gets going. If (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Brickfest teaser - Ocelot
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Hey, lol, thats a great little MOC, Chris. up until about a week ago, i had no idea brickfest was this close, let alone that it was actually in a place i could reach in time, (i just moved near Norfolk, VA) so i've decided to attend at least one (...) (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Ambassador train for the PNLTC layout at LEGOLAND
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(...) Wow, you are leaving early. What is it, a 10+ hour drive? (23 years ago, 8-Jul-01, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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