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| The first annual LEGO Sub-Track at the (URL) Philcon> SF convention this past weekend was a great success. Only two AFOLs contributed, but dozens of attendees participated and at least five specifically requested a return next year. Events included (...) (21 years ago, 16-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org.us.delvalug, lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, FTX)
| | |  | | Biomechancial Bricks @ Philcon 2004
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| (URL) Philcon 2004 Web Site>> 67th annual Philadelphia Science Fiction Convention - Dec. 10th-12th 2004 I traveled to Philadelphia to display at Philcon along with Phillip Thorne of DevaLug. This was great fun and gave Lego Fans a presence at a Sci (...) (21 years ago, 15-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.pa.phi, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, FTX)
| | |  | | Chicago LEGO Builders Meeting in Deerfield - Dec 18th
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| What? It's just a meeting, an informal gathering of other lego builders/fans/collectors in the Chicago area. People will likely bring creations to share. Past meetings have had lots of lego related conversation, ranging from online buying (...) (21 years ago, 14-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.us.clb, lugnet.loc.us.il, lugnet.trains.org.niltc, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | |  | | Re: Commemorative DVD Feedback Thread - POSITIVE
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| (...) I wasn't able to attend myself but this DVD was an good substitute. The movies especially were great! To see the mindstorms competitions would probably rank as the high-light of the DVD and "Alabama Jones" was fantastic. Am I implying (...) (21 years ago, 13-Dec-04, to lugnet.events)
| | |  | | Local news clip of GMLTC setup
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| The GMLTC recently displayed its layout at the Minnesota Transportation Museum's Jackson Street Roundhouse as part of their annual Christmas event. WCCO 4 News interviewed John Kelly (J3) of the GMLTC next to the layout. The video clip is available (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.trains)
| | |  | | Fests, Events, Parties!!!
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| Hi All, I just wanted to send out a thought about fests, events, and parties. I have attended 3 BrickFests, 2 BricksWests, 1 LEGO World, 2 PNLTC "all-hands" parties, and several meetings that included AFOLs from around the world... (please don't (...) (21 years ago, 12-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.org, lugnet.trains, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle) !
| | |  | | Brickish Association Christmas Party
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| The (URL) Brickish Association> held their second Christmas Party at Legoland Windsor last Saturday (4th December) with about 40 people attending, some bringing their children. The event was held in The Mansion which is used as Lego's offices and (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | |  | | GFLTC at the SMRC Train Show - Dec. 11-12, 2004
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| LEGO Fans, The Greater Florida LEGO Train Club (GFLTC) will be displaying at the SMRC (Sarasota Model Railroad Club) Train Show in Manatee County, Florida. Come on out and see our 30 x 20 ft display with the following: - New downtown buildings with (...) (21 years ago, 10-Dec-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.org.us.gflug)
| | |  | | Dover Train Show GardenSLUG Event
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| GardenSLUG will be showing a Lego Train/town layout at the Dover NJ Train Show at Dover High School NJ. The train show will be Dec 12 from 9am to 3pm. If you are in the area stop by and see us. (URL) Van Dyke (21 years ago, 7-Dec-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
| | |  | | Perth Lego Collectors' Meet-up This Sunday Dec 12th
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| Hi All, Just a reminder that the Perth AFOL and LEGO Collectors' meet-up (aka PLUGs#2) is happenning this Sunday the 12th, from 2pm at Kiddywink Toys, 12 Mumford Place Balcatta. The store is open exclusively for us! A number of people have expressed (...) (21 years ago, 6-Dec-04, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per, lugnet.events)
| | |  | | LEGO menorah to be constructed for Hanukkah
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| For those in the Charlotte, NC area, I found this in yesterdays Charlotte Observer: Charlotte's first giant Lego Menorah will be constructed Tuesday (Dec.7), the first night of Hanukkah, in SouthPark mall near the fountain. The building begins at 4 (...) (21 years ago, 3-Dec-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.us.nc, lugnet.loc.us.nc.cha, lugnet.loc.us.sc)
| | |  | | ILTCO to display at the NMRA 2005 National Train Show
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| Greetings We are delighted to announce that ILTCO has been invited to display at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) Annual Train Show. NMRA 2005 Train Show will be held immediately following the NMRA National Convention in Cincinnati. (...) (21 years ago, 30-Nov-04, to lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.loc.us.oh, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org, FTX) !!
| | |  | | GMLTC at Jackson St. Roundhouse, St. Paul, Dec. 4 and 11
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| The GMLTC will once again display its layout at the Minnesota Transportation Museum's "Santa's Train Shop" events on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. We always welcome guest trains to run on the layout so bring yours along. Here's the full scoop from the MTM web (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.us.mn, lugnet.events)
| | |  | | MichLUG to display at Toy & Hobby Expo - Novi - Dec 3rd-5th
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| MichLUG will be displaying at the Toy & Hobby Expo in Novi, MI for a third year running. In addition to a town/train layout, which we displayed last year, we will also be showing a Moonbase (space) layout. The train layout will feature three train (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events)
| | |  | | Brick Testament book signings in Sunnyvale, CA, and San Francisco
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| Just wanted to let you guys know, I will be doing a couple of in-store book signing events for (URL) The Brick Testament: The Story of Christmas>. Come on by if you can make it. :) The first is this Saturday, December 4, at 2pm at the (URL) Books> (...) (21 years ago, 29-Nov-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.books, lugnet.build.ancient, FTX) !
| | |  | | MichLTC to display at the SE MI Model Train Show - Nov 28th
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| MichLTC will be displaying at the Annual Southeast Michigan Model Train Show in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Sunday, November 28th, from 10am till 4pm. There will be over 100 tables of model trains and railroadiana for sale, several operating layouts, and (...) (21 years ago, 26-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | |  | | Re: Two vehicles and a Gas Station/QuickeeMart
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| (...) Cool stuff, Nik, I especially like this one - I think I'll be copying that technique myself... -Matt :) (...) (21 years ago, 24-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | |  | | NELUG display at RI Cooks Convention
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| This past weekend, the New England Lego User's Group displayed a 10'x30' train display at the RI Cooks convention in Providence. We were also accompnaied by a pair of RI First Lego League teams who are preparing for competition this coming January. (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, lugnet.announce, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.loc.us.ri, FTX) !
| | |  | | Two vehicles and a Gas Station/QuickeeMart
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| Two new town vehicles with what I think is an interesting hood/nose design (URL) blue runabout (click me!) >> and (URL) famous brand delivery van (or me!)>> both by Nik. Also (URL) mart (or me!)>> Get your papers, your windshield washer fluid, milk, (...) (21 years ago, 23-Nov-04, to lugnet.town, lugnet.events, FTX)
| | |  | | Dover Show Success
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| The Dover show was a success with our layout drawing a crowd all day. We also setup a play area which drew children all day long. Many children made creations and added them to the layout. One was an incredible crocodile which naturally went into (...) (21 years ago, 22-Nov-04, to lugnet.org.us.gardenslug, lugnet.events, lugnet.trains)
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