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Re: LEGO Adult Fan Convention at Legoland California?
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Fri, 8 Sep 2006 03:29:35 GMT
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In lugnet.events, Tommy Armstrong wrote:
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> I really have done some serious thinking about this whole convention thing-and
> here are some other thoughts.
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> 1: What made this BrickFest possible at the venue at which it was held was the
> fact that if a certain number of rooms were booked, the meeting rooms, great
> hall, etc. were provided by the hotel for free--at least that is the way I
> understand it. But there had to be a guraratee, a contract signed, if the number
> was not achieved. As I understand it, this is pretty much the way it is done--so
> if at a hotel attendees should be encouraged to stay at the venue. In the case
> of the Sheraton, the prices offered were extremely competitive--cheaper than any
> of the surrounding hotels, and therefore it was a no brainer to stay there.
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> 2 The Sheraton staff was really extremely nice and helpful, and I think saw that
> the whole thing was done in a professional manner. I got talking to many of them
> and they were well pleased and even very interested. If I was going to be the
> cooordinator for one in California, I would definitely look at a Sheraton, as
> you could get what I think would be good reference from the DC Sheraton. I would
> definitely try and get the meeting rooms for free with a certain number of
> booked hotel rooms. I have of course not researched what is available in San
> Diego or Anaheim,but bet there are some good options.
That's a great idea! I did some looking around and found this-
Sheraton's in San Diego-
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F233129BD
Sheraton's in Anaheim (it does cover LA too)-
http://makeashorterlink.com/?A153529BD
> 3 There needs to be a public day--after all that is the AFOL "outreach" and it
> can bring in enough money to help subsidize many of the perks--like the free
> meal Friday night. Kudos to Joe for that touch.
Absolutely! One thing I discovered when searching Sheraton's site was that
Westin hotels are part of the Sheraton chain and the Westin in downtown San
Diego is a block away from the local NBC station. Getting together w/ the
station could certainly be a great outreach tool.
Having the event at LL just doesn't give the same public outreach because
visitors have to pay the park in order to see us and you don't have the media
next door!
> 4 I went to the first BricksWest--flew out there as MG had taken a chance on my
> name badge idea. I thoroughly enjoyed San Diego. But with no public day, and
> only registration money to pay for everything, it was close financially. The
> next year--it went bankrupt. He had to guarantee the site and restaurant and
> simply did not charge enough to cover the costs of the other things (like the
> badges, for instance).
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> 5 Although BrickFest is officially Friday,Sat, and Sun--in reality it is also
> Thursday for many. Thursday is a big set up day, check in, and get ready day.
> And as mentioned that could be the LegoLand day if someone wanted to go--I
> myself would opt for the San Diego Zoo which I found to be incredible.
Well, the Westin is in downtown and you can* walk from the Westin to the San
Diego zoo (* It's a long uphill walk.). But for those who want to take a break
from fest activities, downtown San Diego has much to offer like the USS Midway
museum for one. (Forgive me if I'm pushing the San Diego idea too much but, hey,
I'm a local.)
> 6. One of the main things is not to be afraid to charge enough for registration
> to cover the costs of the event. Going to a real BrickFest Convention is a big
> deal. It really blows my mind that people actually complain about the cost of
> the registration. Somehow they come up with enough money to spend hundreds at
> the LEGO Store, and yet complain about $20/day for the registration. Gimme a
> break. The cost of the registration is less than most large LEGO kits.
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> More thoughts late
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> Tommy Armstrong
> www.brickengraver.com
Yea, the registration will always be something to gripe about for someone. But
with a well organized plan where attendees have a good idea what will be, people
will think it's worth it.
Adr.
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| (...) Don't apologize. Part of the attraction of a con in San Diego would be the other things you could do. I might bring my whole family and stay the whole week. I want to see HMS Surprise at the Maritime Museum and visit the San Diego Zoo as well (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events)
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| (...) I really have done some serious thinking about this whole convention thing-and here are some other thoughts. 1: What made this BrickFest possible at the venue at which it was held was the fact that if a certain number of rooms were booked, the (...) (18 years ago, 8-Sep-06, to lugnet.events)
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