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(...) As one of the "fest proliferators" I would like to add my 2 cents... We decided to create Brickworld because there was no centrally located large AFOL event and we believe that there are many midwest, mountain and west coast AFOLs that would (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Thats great and the regional/national events help to create more niche fests or specialty displays and expos. BTW, what is the master listing of world wide AFOL and LEGO events? How many are there? Where are they all and when do they generally (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.events)
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(...) Hey, what about those of us who don't live in a corner of the country, like along the northern edge instead? :) There are some fests popping up that are more regional in nature. For example, the event I produce, Brick Bash, is held here in Ann (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.events)
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I always thought a good idea or rule of thumb would be to have one per season, so that would be 4 per year. One for each corner of the continental USA, if we are talking Fests for the Americas. However, with the space the PDX folks have, I can see (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.events)
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| | Bricking Bavaria Report: Day 2
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Hi all, Day 2 of Bricking Bavaria went smoothly, with public showing and attendees showing off their MOCs: (URL) a MINDSTORMS room where guests could 'gamble' with one armed bandits that gave 'tokens' for candy... (URL) a mech bay by Marco (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish.brickjournal, FTX)
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Once upon a time, there were no fests, And that was bad. Then there was The One Fest. And that was good. Then there were more. And some were good, and some not so good. And now there are many. And some are great. And some are brand new and have (...) (18 years ago, 10-Dec-06, to lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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| | Bricking Bavaria Report: Day 1
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Hi all, Through some luck (and some cheap airfare) I decided to go to an overseas convention this year - Bricking Bavaria, to be exact. The display begins today, and there was setup all last night (and I mean ALL last night). The group of attendees (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish.brickjournal, FTX) !!
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Our LUG, LEAHI, put on a (URL) small display> at the 2006 Hawaii FLL Tournament this past weekend (Dec. 2, 2006) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Campus Center. We had a lot of fun, and impressed a lot of children and adults with our various (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.hi, FTX)
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| | BrickFest PDX '07 Pre-Registration
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(3 URLs) BrickFest™ PDX '07 Pre-Registration is now available via the website.> Where: Portland, OR When: March 30th - April 1st 2007 What: An AFOL CONVENTION - for the fans, by the fans, because of the fans! Come join us for the fun at BrickFest (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Brickworld Needs YOU
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(...) Can you please provide some details on the Team (based on what you know right now, I know there are going to be gaps). Who individually is on the team, who is doing what, how decisions are being made (who is in charge or is it all committee), (...) (18 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) We chose Chicago for the event because Chicago is a great metropolis and did not have a big LEGO event. This is the first Brickworld and we intend to make it successful so that it continues as an annual event. No further information is (...) (18 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) . (...) Is there any information besides the dates available yet? This is the first I've heard of this event (or any afol event) in my city, and I would definatley like to be involved. (18 years ago, 7-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) No. It's not meant to replace anything. It is located within driving distance of a much larger percent of the country, so some day it may grow into one of the "main" summer events. But, right now it just gives a much larger number of people (...) (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld)
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(...) Is Brickworld replacing Washington DC's Brickfest as the main summer US convention or will there be a Brickfest in DC too? I see there is a Brickfest event in Portland Oregon scheduled for April. Spencer (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) Although I have not turned in my vacation request for 2007, I would very much like to attend Brickworld. David Gregory IndyLUG Secretary...but not a cool ambassador like Jeramy ; ) (18 years ago, 6-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I responded yesterday via the contact form, but will reiterate here that I’m interested in attending (though I have accomodations already in Chicago and won’t need a room) and am willing to help organize the train layout. -Jeramy (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(URL) Hello again fellow AFOLs!! Brickworld planning is moving forward quickly. To ensure the best possible room rates at the hotel, we would like to show them a HIGH level of interest by exhibitors. The hotel will be finalizing rates on December (...) (18 years ago, 5-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX) !!
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| | Festival of the Masters '06
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I'm a little late in posting this, but I told KK Quah that I'd post a show report to LUGNET... So here it is... Back on Nov. 10th thru the 12th, the Greater Florida LEGO User Group ((URL) GFLUG>) did a 3 day display in front of the LEGO Imagination (...) (18 years ago, 4-Dec-06, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | Call for BrickFest Event Graphic
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The organizers of BrickFest™ PDX '07 invite the designers and artists of the community to submit graphic ideas/artwork for the Official BrickFest PDX '07 Event Graphic. The selected graphic may be used on items such as event T-shirts, train (...) (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickworld Announcement
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(URL) I apologize, but the link to the Brickworld website was posted incomplete. The working link is: (URL) Sorry for the confusion. We look forward to seeing you all in Chicago!!! Sincerely, The BrickWorld Team (18 years ago, 1-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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