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I had a great time this weekend. Here are some of my pics from the weekend: (URL) from the space room, with some other stuff mixed in. I may have more once i get my film pics developed. Might do a couple more photoshops, too. Tony Ksiazak (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.space)
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(...) So that's where you disappreared to. Took ya long enough. Fradel (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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After moderation (URL) had a blast! I suspect everyone did :) Thanks to everyone who organized and everyone who attended. It wouldn't have been a 'fest without you! JB (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Brickfest 2003 Presentations
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(...) I agree this would be great. I went to some presentations, but others were scheduled during the same time slots, so it would be impossible even for attendees to get it all. I would love to see reference pages on subjects covered. Anyone (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I found a picture on my camera from Sunday: (URL) tough to look through the light washout in the Pacific NW, but here's what I got from the back of the BF03 Program Guide: CA - 7 OR - 4 WA - 4 CO - 1 AZ - 1 Fortunately, the disaster that took (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Adrian, Unfortunately that is one of the pics I meant to take but forgot to. However, I saw this pic on Brickshelf: (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) My music video of The Cure's 'A Forest' can be found here: (URL) in divx and realmedia. It has had an amazing response from the internet cure fan community. I hope you enjoy it! Nick (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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All, As I'm still procrastinating about unloading my mosaics from my car, I thought I'd make a post about Brickfest 2003 (a "post" post, I guess). First, and most importantly, of course: Thank you to Christina Hitchcock , WAMALUG, and everyone else (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.general)
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(...) Actually, these are films of the films. 3 of the actual entrants can be found in the directory, hopefully the other 2 including SK8R BOI will be posted soon. -Rob. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Links to the music videos can be found here: (URL) Stefan, -Rob. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The perfect marriage of sir name and skill set. ;) Cheers, -G (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Wait a sec... given that you and I were the only ones to give it a proper review on LUGNET, don't you think you should have been participating in the fun? ;) (URL) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Three of them have shown up at (URL) the directory, and the "post and review" forum (under "community"). We're also waiting for the other two. Yours, Stefan. "Rob Doucette" <lego@nospam.doucettenet.com> wrote in message (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest thoughts and pictures
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The Fest was amazing. I mean AMAZING. I have so much to say I'm going to say a tiny bit of it in small comments: Thank you to everyone who helped me get there, including: Cary Clark Larry Pieniazek Chris Giddens Adrian Drake Mark Sandlin Margaret (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.general, lugnet.space, FTX) !
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(...) No, because i was standing in front of California in that picture. D'oh! Adrian (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I know Abe took one with me standing next to it. I saw one on BrickShelf with you standing next to it. I don't know if either are of sufficient resolution to see the 1x1s. -Rob. (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Brickfest 2003 and the Dark Griffon
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Hey all, First, I just want to say one thing: Attending Brickfest 2003 was one of the best things I've ever done in my lifetime. I realize that may be a sad thing to say, but for me, it's true. I don't think I've had so much fun with LEGO, and I (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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We had a little mishap with the map during teardown and all of the dots were removed from most of the west coast states. I need someone who took pictures to help me replace them. If I have to, I'll just use the registered visitors list to replace (...) (21 years ago, 13-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) If I am not mistaken, the Fabuland guy had WamaLug printed on his name badge. Either that or I just noticed he had a local Virginia address on his badge. So, someone in WamaLug or WamaLTC should know who he is. I spoke with him during tear (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fabuland)
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(...) Out of random curiosity, I just called the Orlando LIC and got a very surprising answer: 30 days (maybe a little longer), but pickabrick appears to be just around the corner. Ray (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: Saturday General Session Announcements
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(...) Last year we were unable to control the venue since we were spread out all over the Center House. This year, since we have our own room, we will be able to close the doors and tell them to come back the next day. Having more private hours was (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) That will help (last year the public did continue past the 4 PM time frame as I recall). The concern I still have is having enough energy after catering to the public for 6 hours. I know that when a show is over for the day, I don't feel like (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Whoaaaa there, son. We recognized that downside from last year, and made efforts to rectify the situation this time around. We specifically are separating public and private hours this year to accomodate things like your Pirate Game. Since we (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Whoa, what a fast weekend Brickfest was.... (URL) I had an even better time than I could have possibly ever expected. Huge turnouts for .Space and .Trains. RTLToronto's Mindstorm events have me thinking about next year already. The real fun though (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.people)
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(...) For a time. But it is growing and incorporating the public. Is it not? Take SciFi cons for example. You pay to get in, boy to you pay, but I can go and wander about if I wish. I won't get the extras but I can wander about. Now I believe your (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events.nwbrickcon, lugnet.general)
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(...) I wonder why this must be the case. BrickFest started quite well as a purely fan event. We didn't even really have an idea what the draw of the outlet store would be. Obviously it was some draw, and there will be some number of folks more (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hey Todd, great job on the Animation Competition! Is there any chance that the entries will be posted? I see that the Race is already on BrickShelf, how about SK8R (V8R) BOI? If any of the most excellent entrants are reading, please feel free (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Sheree, The Fabuland display was the work of one gentleman. As I had a laptop and a printer on site, he asked me to make him a sign for it. The sign read "Entire Tow For Sale" and had his phone number. Unfortunately, neither Mark's pictures nor my (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fabuland)
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| | Re: BrickFest mention on CBS radio in NorCal
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(...) The was a TV story Sunday night on one of our local stations, WTVD (ABC) about Brickfest, mentioning the attendee count and footage. My parents asked me if I was there this past weekend:) Joe Meno (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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| | Community Roundtable @ BrickFest
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the "What is the LEGO Community?" roundtable at BrickFest on Sunday! We had a great discussion that exceeded my expectations. I set out to provide a forum for you to talk with each other face-to-face about what the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Local radio WMMQ 94.9 had a blurb on the morning show this weekend on it. Makin' fun of us. :P -Rick "Will Middelaer" <betamale@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:HJGEzn.p6w@lugnet.com... (...) morning, but (...) Lego, (...) model (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The giant evil cat was stalking Chris Giddens after we left the Deli. Fortunately, we were able to distract it by combining all our pocket lint into a large ball. -Grand Admiral and Keeper of Fleebnorks (URL) "Adopt a fleebnork. They're (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fabuland, FTX)
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(...) That's a valid point, to a certain extent. Not all participants will have that sort of experience (I remember about two months ago people were asking where they could find places for public display), and outside of events like BF, there aren't (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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On 00.38 8/12/2003 +0000, Mark wrote (...) This year at BrickFest we had open admission on Sunday. Even without advertising, we had spectacular turn out (still no numbers yet). I think the public influx provided energy to what traditionally has been (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'm glad you brought this up. If we want cons to live we need the public. Let that sink in for a sec. For as diverse a group as we have here in the NW, it cannot support a regional convention by its fans alone. Won't happen. People balk at the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The public attendance factor is an interesting one. To me, it matters not much. Why? Well, I get to do public shows all the time. I did like one thing about this years public time at BrickFest, the public time included the brick bazaar, and (...) (21 years ago, 12-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Huge Fabuland display at Brickfest
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A very reliable source mentioned in an email that there was a "huge Fabuland Display at Brickfest this year. Wahoo!!! This sent me on a search at Brickshelf to see if anyone had taken some pictures of it. Thank you, Mark Sandlin for these pictures! (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.fabuland)
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(...) Speaking as someone who lives in the Snow Belt, I'd be much happier heading off to a place where I could wear shorts in February. It may not be bad, but it's not like getting a nice dose of Summer in the middle of the Winteriest month of all. (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Sure. Actually, this points out a common feature of roving conventions. There are usually bids to host, and a committee and/or process to select bids (WorldCon bids are voted on by the attendees). This process that allows evaluation of bids (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Isn't the Olympics really a roving convention of sorts? Mark (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) It's certainly true that local interest helps, but it is not necessary. In fact, a brick con in Portland might be what is necessary to spark a LUG. I'm not convinced weather is that important (DC in the summer is horrid...). (...) I'll let (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Who cares what the weather is? Well, at least so long as it isn't weather that makes travel hard. Portland in February is really not so bad. Roving conventions actually do quite well. True, their attendance varies very much depending on who is (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Starting with a disclaimer--I've never been to a convention (heck, I rarely get to a LUG meeting) and between job and family obligations probably won't be running off to one soon, so my opinion is pretty disinterested here. That aside, I'm a (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I never made that assuption. There's always some level of interest. I'm pointing out that the level of interest seems to be a tad bit higher some 1049 miles to the south (thanks Mapquest). People will flock to wherever the event is located, (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I've got the same fear. (...) This statement could well be the single most important item in this entire thread. (...) Very true. Even though GenCon showed us that if you make an event large enough and command enough media attention, you can (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) It is true that PNLTC is a train club, however, one should not assume there is no non-train interest in the area. I will be running the gaming component of BrickFest PDX, and will be bringing much pirate stuff for use in Evil Stevie's Pirate (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Which is why I've backed off and stopped the pitbull stance I was using this weekend. :) (...) I've got no problems with this, I'd just like the veil of secrecy lifted. This isn't a Lego product unveiling afterall. Just realize that the way (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I wouldn't be surprised if many BAYLUG, LUGOLA, BAYLTC, SCTLC or San Diego's upcoming LUG joined in to, but I still stand by my original statement as being factually correct: There are no LUGs in the Portland area. I'm well aware of PNLTC - I (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I agree, and second the request. (snipping a bunch of stuff I really could comment on, and very well may later after I've talked to Steve and others myself ...) (...) Yes, absolutely. I'll probably comment more on all of the above once we've (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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On 19.45 8/11/2003 +0000, Grand Admiral wrote (...) Best was when Larry was on stage and mentioned that the train table needed more space... echoes of 'space!' all around the hall while Larry busily tries to think of a synonym to use :-) --- wubwub (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The general consensus at our last SEALUG meeting was that we would continue NWBC in our October time slot regardless of where "Brickfest West" is located that year. (...) I realize we were probably annoying the heck out of everyone else all (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I'm not really party to any of the other arguments, but this statement is factually incorrect. There are quite a few PNLTC members in the PDX area, and another PNLTC contingent and SEALUG are only 3 hours north (in Seattle, obviously). You can (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: Thank You Margaret Keys
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(...) And an extra special thanks to Margaret who came to pick me up at 1:30 AM after my flight was delayed 3 hours because the plane needed new windshield wipers (guess they can't just pull into a Walmart... they had to fly them into Phoenix from (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest on NPR
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Just heard it this morning. It's in audio (Real or Windows Media player). Just scroll down the page and look for the title "Morning Edition Returns: Building Blocks" (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) Thank you, Margaret! We all really appreciate it. Hope to see you at the next one. Best regards, TJ Avery (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.wamalug)
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Well I'm back in the real world. Special thanks and recognition goes out to Margaret Keys who volunteered to pick up and deliver T J Avery, Anthony Sava and myself back to the airport. This was way above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you, (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) WTIC 1080 AM in Hartford, CT also carried this Brickfest story this morning, but then they added a bit of local flavor by discussing the model builders in Enfield, CT (not far from Hartford) who have careers building models for Lego, then they (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2003 Keynote Broadcast - BrickCast 2003
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(...) Note that this last line item is severely non trivial. The rtlToronto gang are a bunch of technoGeeks but several of them nevertheless had to spend several hours on this project on Friday making sure that things were set up. Major props to (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) No problem. I figured that was the case considering I had three posts in a row. (...) Exactly my point. A BrickFest event put on the west coast on the same weekend we were anticipating a BW event without any previous mention and entirely (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) From what I saw, they were minifigures standing on a 4x4 green plate. Some had Lugnet stickers, others BrickFest 2003 stickers and some with older BrickFest 2002 stickers. I thought the one I had from 2002 was cute, so I got a 2003 one. It's (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I just want to add my thanks for the work and effort put into the webcast. And also to Larry for having the AIM chat - between the 2 it was almost as good as being there in person! THANKS!! Mark P (URL) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Official answer: The proportion of non Windows platform users is not worth effort to support them. WindowsMedia allows for easy content creation, encoding, broadcast, administration and works on servers I have easy access to. In the future, if (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) You're welcome. Many people offered to help to get the broadcast together and it was watched from places as far as Australia, Brazil, Japan and Denmark. Thanks to all who helped! Calum (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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First of all, Dave, I'd like to apoligize to you if you felt I was jumping down your throat personally. I read LUGNET from the main News page, I got sick of seeing people complaining about the situation without actually trying to do anything about (...) (21 years ago, 11-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Here is my senile recollection of those historical events. Many of us batted around the idea of having a west coast brickfest type convention. While in infancy our East coast counter parts voiced loud opposition to everything from our desire (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Enough to make it worth while creating a set like this... I guess? (...) Which is why I wondered if adult builders would want it. Perhaps it's aimed more directly at pure Star Wars fans than previous sets from this series? Contrasted with the (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.starwars, FTX)
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(...) I'm in total agree ment there. I've already started preliminary plans using the connections I could reach on a Sunday. I'll expect better responses tomorrow. (...) How about September 6th? Join us in Mission Viejo at the next LUGOLA meeting (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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In lugnet.events.brickswest, Dave Johann wrote: -a lot of snipping- (...) It's good to see someone is giving a thumbs up to my idea :-) It's also good to see this topic starting getting some attention. Let's go back in history to when the BW idea (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: More vending at BF: now with 2-inch capsules!!
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(...) Can anyone share some news about what's in the vending machine plastic capsules? Is there a variety of items or do they all have the same contents? I could sure use a bunch of LUGNET mini-fig logo stickers for a MOC I'm building! (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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<snip> Why Portland???? What possible draw is Portland???? To me the draw of BW was LLCA!! I'm not one of those 'same old, same old', but I can understand that feeling. To be fair, another draw IS the store/being able to buy sets there as well as (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.ca.nalug)
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(...) I have to assume that you aren't fully aware of how many adult SW collectors are totally accustomed to having to use their credit cards online just to keep up with the Hasbro stuff. I seriously doubt they'll have any trouble moving enough (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | BrickFest Portland 2004
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Hi... I just talked to Steve (and others) about this topic. He realises that there are a lot of open questions and valid concerns, and would like to apologise for not having been able to answer them all at the same time that the announcement was (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Which still doesn't really answer the question of who's going to buy it, only by which arm of their distribution network it's being sold on. The question I still have is, "will adults buy this 'play set' for $100?" Or, will they only see it as (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Fair enough. Though that wasn't what was presented to us yesterday, but fine, we'll go with your analysis for now. (...) Partly true. What I see is a group of people trying to put together an event more than 1000 miles away on the same weekend (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest mention on CBS radio in NorCal
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(...) The Bay Area ABC radio affiliate picked up on it too. In addition to mentioning the "cathedrals to robots", they talked to AF'sOL who admitted spending upwards of $10,000 a year on LEGO. Hmm, that could be any of several people.... :-) Maggie (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Ew, that probably leaves me out. I was hoping for the deep discount option. Oh well... -- Hop-Frog (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) If you read exactly what was written, without superimposing any unstated ideas on top of it, you'll see that _NOTHING_ is moving. The name BricksWest is owned by the MIA owner of Bricks Magazine, and considering how long it has been since (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hmm... sounds like they picked up the CNN scroll from last nite. (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) Why, thank you, guys! I'm gratified to know that people find it useful. That's why I do it, because I want everyone to know stuff as fast as they can! I almost didn't do it this time (and I almost COULDN'T do it this time (1)) as it certainly (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) 5 at the door will get you in for sunday afternoon but there's only 2 hours of public time left.... the public portion BF 2003 ends at 4 PM (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I'd guess that's why it's a S@H exclusive. They probably don't expect it to sell well enough to retail sources (whether it would to customers is irrelevent), so they are offering it through their direct sales market. One store will then (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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G'Morning all you lucky BrickFest attendees! The SF Bay Area affiliate of CBS radio did a 3-line mention of BrickFest this morning at about 7:33 am. Key points: not for kids, 255 adults, GWU-Arlington campus, models ranging from "cathedrals to (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf)
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(...) snip (...) Actually Final Duel I and II were fron Return of the Jedi (the second time Luke fights Vader and has a green lightsaber) This Duel is from Empire Strikes Back (the first time Luke fight Vader and has a blue lightsaber.) (...) In (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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On 04.08 8/10/2003 +0000, Greg Kramer wrote (...) Not bad... Shame she didnt have a camera tho :-) --- wubwub aka stephen f roberts wildbrick.com - Jain's Guide : Promoting more than just the MOC (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Nope, you have it right I think. Fortunately, all we may have to do is wait for these to get clearanced to score them cheap. I think at one point I was seeing the Millenium Falcon at 50%. Patience is your friend. The problem with this set, as (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Did I get this right? Will there be Pick-a-brick in all legostores in the future?? That is great news! (since I'm close to a legostore :-) Big thank you to Larry, for posting the transcriptions! greetz, Saskia (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Looks like it might be in Sunday's print edition? (URL) mention of the Sunday "Open to the Public" times, though. So you might not need extra crowd control. -Greg K (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Larry's transcript has actually become something I look forward to each time. Thanks again Larry, for providing this connection to the event for those of us who can't be there. Allan B. (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Having just gotten the chance to read this I want to thank Larry for the fast typing and taking the time to post the Q and A. Thanks. (...) Interesting. I was hoping they would unveil the Blackton Battrax as the next Legend. I am undecided on (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Here's what I can pass along- At the SIGGRAPH here in San Diego, Steve B. told me about the idea of a "west coast" Brickfest and all of us (Tim was there too) agreed that the MIA Matt G. would make it difficult to have a BW in 2K4. Admittedly, (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) for this set. (...) Do 'kids' over 14 identify enough with this movie (now 23 years old) to want to spend $100 on this set? Will there be a lot of adult Star Wars fans who will want to spend the money on this set? I understand the connection (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Here's the box, if that helps. (URL) says 14+, but it looks like a big playset to me too. ~Kevin Blocksidge (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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OK, I'm probably a little late in trying to figure this out, but I'm hoping to drop by BrickFest tomorrow with my son during the public hours. I assume I can just come on in and pay the entrance fee at the door? Thanks, John Watson (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) So it's a "play set" aimed at adults? :) Still wondering, Allan B. (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) For $100 you can be sure its not aimed towards the kids. Mark P (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I can't help but wonder who the target market is for a set like this? Allan B. (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Trust me, I am in no way a happy camper at the moment. Among the things I want an answer to (so far) is - why no BW04? Why was it moved? And if it is being moved why is it being moved just a stone's throw away from NWBrickCon? I find that (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Interesting. So those of us who would likely be involved in attempting to set an event up are conveniently left out of the loop while the event itself is moved more than 1000 miles north of it's original location and well out of the realm of (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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This is interesting. Why can a Brickwest 2004 NOT be held in Legoland? Why is it part of Brickfest? What happened to the West Coast organization group? I am not against change, I am just wondering what happened. -----Original Message----- From: (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Whoooooaaaaah.... can we get more details on this from somebody... anybody? BricksWest is gone for good? I really do not care who responds to this - as long as they know whats going on. I am tired of all this egg-walking thats been going on - (...) (21 years ago, 10-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events.brickswest)
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