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Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:04:33 GMT
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In lugnet.events, Michael Huffman wrote:
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• Would an AFOL on spring break with their family spend a few days of their
vacation at such an event?
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I certainly would... the only problem I can see is its rare for everyone to
actually have a school break all at the same time.
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Anyway, let me know your thoughts.
--Mike.
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I adore the idea of a fest in Florida... in fact... there isnt a place I would
rather be in the middle of a snowy winter in Ontario.
For me, the contests have no appeal, (not just ~this~ contest, but any contest,
at any event) BUT Im not saying its not a good idea. In fact, I think many ppl
love that sort of thing, its just not a “hook” for someone like me.
Actually for me, an event is 85% socializing thru out the day and after hours,
about 10% formal activities or sessions. (Yeah, I know, thats only 95%... I
never give 100)
Half of the time I blow off “planned” events in lieu of chatting with someone.
I hate to admit it, but I rarely even look at the MOCS, unless the builder is
right there, and we can discuss it. Truly its the ppl (fans) I want to see and
talk to.
After every event I have been to, I see the pics of MOCS posted and Im like
“wow, didnt see that, didnt see that, nope, didnt see that one either.” Again,
probably not the norm, but I find its easier to actually appreciate a MOC
online, when its photographed or documented well.
Of course, like usual Im basically up for anything, assuming the fest has ppl
willing to have fun.
As for the public days, its just not my sort of thing either, but again, a lot
of ppl really enjoy the masses viewing their creations.
One thought on money... I have to always fall back on my love of LIVE (not
silent) auctions. I think its an amazing way to raise money, and I know I (as
well as many others) are willing to put their money where their mouth is.
If you could get your financial “supporters” to supply unique, interesting or
rare Lego items (I’m talking good stuff here, not items that are of no interest
to AFOLS)... and maybe even as a bonus have a few top builders (in a theme)
donate MOCS for auction I think you would be pleasantly surprised on how the
AFOLS wallets would open. Just remember, out of country means no cheques
(checks - your silly banks wont cash them), and no one wants to travel with that
much cash. Therefore having someone (existing BL shop owner, for example) thats
willing to take credit and paypal is a pita worth going to the trouble for.
I hope you guys go forth with this event... darn time for me to get my passport.
Janey “Looking for a sunny winter break, Red Brick”
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 | | Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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| (...) Very true. It would have to be planned sometime in the middle of most people schedules. (...) I'm recycling this from another post, but another idea that was tossed around was to loosely base the competition also around some of the cook-off (...) (17 years ago, 20-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
| | | Re: SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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| (...) I'm with you on this, what I loved most about Brickfest was haning out with all the people. Getting to talk face to face with people that I only know via the computer. I love it when I travel to a LEGO friendly town and get a chance to have a (...) (17 years ago, 23-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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| | SpringBrick: A hypothetical LEGO convention
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| Here's the start of a few ideas that the Greater Florida LEGO User Group (GFLUG) will share under a (URL) attribution share-alike creative commons license>. If you like these ideas & decided to host an event based on these ideas, just give us (...) (17 years ago, 19-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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