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A small contingent of folks expressed interest in moving BrickFest to Indianapolis next year due to its several positive factors: - It is closer to the many AFOLs who don't live on or near the east coast. - It is cheaper to get a hotel room than in (...) (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce) !
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(...) Jordan, I do not mean to speak for Christina or the BrickFest 2007 Staff but I do have a few comments: Other venues outside of Washington will be explored. Many fans have brought up the fact that a centralized location could cut down driving (...) (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Personally I think a LEGO retail store is not a necessity (look at BrickFest PDX, or the first couple NW BrickCons, of course now both Seattle and PDX do have stores). In fact, in the past, I used to curse it's existence as a serious (...) (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Indy does have an active club (displaying at train & hobby shows year round) and I'm part of a LEGO Robotics club (LafLRC) that's about an hour drive, and would also offer volunteer help. Steve (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) As a member of IndyLUG, I would say that we are a very active club, having around 15 strong members and 27 total on our roster. We've averaged 7-9 public shows a year for the past three years. Along with the LafLRC, only 30-40 miles away ready (...) (18 years ago, 12-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) No disrespect to Frank, Jeramy, or anyone, but an active club is not, in my mind a prerequisite for a convention. The Washington Metropolitan Area has two active clubs, an LTC and a LUG. Neither plays an overly dominant role. I am not saying (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I think the point is that there is a group of volunteers, lined up and waiting to be tapped... Steve (in line) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) If a proper venue could be aquired, such as the Indianapolis Convention Center, then there would be ample room for an enormous Brick Bazzar. A LEGO store is a great thing to have at Brickfest, but without one, the people selling on site could (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
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(...) Me too. I'd be very happy to assist with the endeavor in any way I can. (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.loc.us.in.ind)
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(...) Well I may not be the best authority on the subject but I'll give it a shot, I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. NWBrickCon has been fan organized from the beginning, we haven't hired anyone to help organize. I don't think the first (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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To All, (...) As others have mentioned, I would love to see a Brickfest type event here in the midwest, and I would love to help out. Hopefully I will be able to participate more with IndyLUG here soon - our move is finally over, and my LSF is (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) i'm a little partial since i live in the chicago burbs but chicago really is the ideal location. between the "L"lines metra and the other sorces of transportatin, getting around the area is fairly easy. hotels can be as cheap as $40 a night (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I would like to suggest that we think about the entire country. I live in Utah and have to fly to Brickfest. If would be great if the hosting city was either a direct flight from most states or a major hub. IE - Dallas, Chicago, Washington DC, (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Atlanta would make sense, as it has a local club, a local store, Six Flags for other family members, a hub airport, and many other things to do. I'm sure it has plenty of space for a convention somewhere, considering the above. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) If you travel to BrickFest by airplane, Washington D.C. is a very good destination. Fares are generally cheaper to D.C. than to other cities. They certainly are cheaper from California to D.C. than to New York or Boston or even Indianapolis. (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) OK, make that BF 04 (DC and PDX), 05, and 06. -Ted (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Oh, I so hope the discussion can be, "in addition to Washington", instead of "instead of Washington". I've attended BrickFest with my son, 8 years old, as a member of the public for the last 3 years. I think you should not underestimate the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I don't think having more than one BrickFest is a viable option. We need one event to plan and pool our time and resources into, and if we begin to splinter into "The DC BrickFest", "The Midwest BrickFest", and the "West Coast BrickFest", the (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Snip I disagree. This has already happened. It's called NWBrickCon. You might of heard of it. We're into 5 years of fest activities now. About a year or so shy of BrickFest. Now there was a one time spin off of BF-PDX. Which, from my (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Clearly, it's not that easy. Or, this discussion would not be taking place. For John and his son, the best place for BrickFest is DC. For me, it would be Indy. My son(s) don't yet have an opinion, because they haven't yet made the ten hour (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Actually, Chicago has had a brick event for the past two years. It's called "House of Bricks" and while it isn't as highly attended as Brickfest, those who have gone have had a good time by all reports. I was involved in HoB1, but not Hob2. HoB (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Well, I don't think that's necessarily the point. I think there are a few sub issues here: 1) There should only be one major Lego convention every year 2) There shouldn't be MORE major Lego conventions every year 3) BrickFest shouldn't divide (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'm not sure exactly where in DC Brickfest is held, but traffic on the Capitol beltway can be just as horrendous as traffic in Chicago or Atlanta. We've gotten to the point in the US where traffic just about anywhere is maddening. Houston, (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think our hobby is large enough to sustain multiple fests. Sure, most folks will only attend one per year. Other folks are willing, able, and excited, to attend multiple. That said, most hobbies also have one major event per year. In some (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hey, Ever hear of WorldCon. It's The premiere SciFi con, it moves every year and groups compete/bid for 2-3 years in advance to host it. So I see no reason why brickfest in all its glory could not become similar. I for one have never been to, and (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) - Mucho snippo - (...) Comparisons with SF cons are pretty valid - especially if you consider HoB's affiliation with one in Chicago. In the end, I think it'll come down to fan saturation and "market" pressures - what venues will be able to (...) (18 years ago, 14-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I really do not think so--BrickFest DC may always be the "granddaddy" but there is plenty of room for others. NW BrickCon has grown every year (and the more it grows, the better for me-if they still continue to get their badges from me). They (...) (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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After reading all this thread and all of it's jockeying, opinions, and rhetoric there is only one answer... VEGAS BABY!!! (18 years ago, 15-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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When I was talking about perhaps having some kind of "exchange program" within the fest community--This is the kind of thing I was thinking of that should make the rounds. (URL) (18 years ago, 16-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'd love to see Brickfest move to a central location, but be careful before you decide to become a traveling show. Conventions like Origins in the gaming world have historically performed unpredictably from year to year depending on the venue, while (...) (18 years ago, 16-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) On the other hand, of course, it may not be as attractive an option for those who wish to drive (18 years ago, 17-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) And that is very true. Many fans drive, they wish to bring creations, and airline travel limits that to a large extend. So, there is ONE city in the USA (guess which one) that can be reached by 2/3 of the entire US population within a 12 hour (...) (18 years ago, 17-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hello all, As a DC area fan, I'm partial to keeping there event here; and in terms of general improvement every year and a steady attendence on public day it seems to me to make sense to keep it in the same town every year. That said, if BrickFest (...) (18 years ago, 17-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) OK Paul--Columbus would not be bad (18 years ago, 17-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I like the Minneapolis option. Prices are cheap here in the Midwest and there are plenty of direct flights for those that don't want to sit (BTW, if you're a COA or DAL Freq Flier, you earn miles on NWA), not to mention, NWA serves MSP from (...) (18 years ago, 18-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Of course if BrickFest reverted to the weekend before GenCon, Indy would work out real nice for me... I'd just have to find some local willing to put me up (and put up with me) for a few days between... Frank (18 years ago, 18-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) How about Minneapolis? There are A LOT of LEGO® Fans here AND there is of course the Mall of America LEGO® Store as well as some other cost effective methods of staying, etc... :) Sincerely, Brian (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) For me, a LEGO store in the area doesn't add anything to the event or my chances of showing up. Typically, once I've paid for gas, food and lodging, there's no money left for shopping. I like the idea ofhaving BF in a more affordable place, (...) (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Versus what? where? It makes it more centrally located. on any of the coasts makes it hard for many people to drive. And it is less expensive than more major cities. The question was basically if the convention is to be held somewhere else, (...) (18 years ago, 8-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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