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(...) How about Micro Moonbase? And if so, what standard would we follow? (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Really? That isn't consistent with what I saw on Google Maps. Of course, you're actually there on the ground so I'm sure you're right but this is what I was looking at before I decided to go ahead with the Premiere: (URL) you can see from this (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(URL) News Items and Reminders BrickFest 2006 is getting closer to showtime, so here's a reminder for those wanting to attend to register, and those who register and haven't paid to do so soon - deadline is July 29! Also, make sure you fill out your (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Hi Rob, there really isn't any place within walking distance of the Premiere. However, you can check the following web page for alternate hotels close to Tyson's Corner. If you look there, you'll see the convention hotel listed at the bottom. (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) The balls will be free to roll randomly about the playing area. There is no set positioning for balls at the start of each match, but we will try to get them "evenly" deistributed around the table. The field is not divided. It is one large (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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I'm trying to conserve as much money as possible so I can actually [attend] BrickFest this year, and I was wondering what other hotels were [VERY] near the convention hotel that I might could use points for instead of cash. I'll quite possibly have (...) (18 years ago, 4-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) We will have one dedicated shuttle driver for the convention (they have a driver available anyways - we got an extra), so that may not be accurate. It appears that the above service is independent - I'll check on that. Joe (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I called the hotel Sheraton Premier Hotel at Tysons Corner - Vienna, Virginia VA 8661 Leesburg Pike Vienna, Virginia 22182 at Tel: +1 (703) 448-1234 Apparently the shuttle does have a price tag associated with it: 1 day advance notice required (...) (18 years ago, 3-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(URL) BrickFest Registration Deadline is Less than a Month Away! Final registration deadline is July 29 for BrickFest, so now's the time to go to the (URL) website> and join in the fun! 250 people are already registered, and we have a cap of 400 (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jul-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, FTX) !
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, William R. Ward wrote: (snip) (...) In a word, yes. Joe Meno Event Coordinator (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Any news on this? (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) This sounds interesting. A couple questions though... 1. Will the balls be able to roll freely or will something be used to hold them in position? 2. Is the field divided into two halves, with an even distribution of balls in each half, or (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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You are correct. I did not measure them correctly. The balls are 2". They are the duplo balls that come in the FLL and NXT kits. Sorry for the confusion, Bryan (18 years ago, 26-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Mecha Contests at BrickFest 2006!
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(...) I've been informed entries need to be in by Friday afternoon, so please make a note of that. Jeff BrickFest 2006 Mecha Coordinator (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Okay folks, we've got a few Mecha presentations to announce! MechaHub: Q&A With the opening of the MechaHub website, Lego Mecha builders have a single point they can gather to discuss and display all aspects of Lego Mecha building. Join Bryce (...) (18 years ago, 23-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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(URL) Town/Train Contests Announced for BrickFest! The BrickFest Staff is happy to announce the Town and Train Competitions for BrickFest 2006: There will be 5 awards for train, and 5 for town. Train 1) Best Steam Engine-Themed MOC --Must be (...) (18 years ago, 21-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, FTX) !!
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(...) The ball you refer to is at least 6 studs in dianmeter, or 2". There is quite a big difference with a 1 1/2" ball like a ping pong ball. I think this is to be clearely identify. Thanks in advance, JM (...) (18 years ago, 17-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) I think it's the same as the standard Duplo ball. Unfortunately I don't think there are many recent sets that had any in them. A Knights Kingdom set was the most recent. (URL) WILL be two such balls in the NXT set when it ships. But if you (...) (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Each match of the competition shall be 90 seconds. (...) Do you have a part# for the FLL ball and where can we find them? Thanks in advance, JM (18 years ago, 16-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(URL) Official Rules to Two Mindstorms Challenges Released! And odds and ends! ===...=== We are pleased to release the rules to two of the upcoming Mindstorms challenges. PDF Rules to these are the (URL) Sumo> and (URL) Ball Gathering.> “Great Ball (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Military building at BrickFest 2006
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Hi all, Just trying to drum up a little interest for military MOCs at BF2006 here. I've been building a lot of modern military style MOCs this year, and will be bringing them to BrickFest06. They'll need other tanks, APC etc to pose next to, and (...) (18 years ago, 5-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi all, right before I took off out of country, there was a note from Frank Filz about shuttles and room availability. I passed the question to a fellow staffer with the intent of having a timely response. I goofed because i forgot the person I (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Joe is out of town, so I'm posting on his behalf. Some of the nights are sold out (Thursday night in particular), so if you try to book a room that includes one of those nights, it'll show up as unavailable. Joe submitted a request for more (...) (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Yes - the Sheraton has a courtesy shuttle from Dulles Bryan (18 years ago, 7-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Hmm, and one more question - it looks like they're already out of rooms. Is that really true? Frank (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Does the Sheraton offer a courtesy shuttle from Dulles? Frank (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | BrickFest Bulletin: 200 and building! And calls for....
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(URL) 200? Already? BrickFest has passed the 200 registered attendee mark a little faster than I thought. While this is a great thing, it does mean I have to reevaluate things to make sure that things run smoothly. So I will encourage those who have (...) (18 years ago, 1-Jun-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Mecha Contests at BrickFest 2006!
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(...) Letting me know directly (here, email, IRC, in person, etc.) is about as formal as it gets. Stating it is an entry on the MOC card would work, too, although I'm more likely to miss that. I won't automatically disclude entries that just show up (...) (18 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Is there any kind of formal entry to the contest or is simply bringing your MOC and filling out a card entering you in the contest? Mark (18 years ago, 23-May-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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BrickFest is fast approaching, and it's time to get the ball rolling on our Mecha contests! Our first contest is the Fantasy Mecha Contest. Participants are asked to imagine what ancient, medieval, or fantasy cultures might design if they had the (...) (18 years ago, 21-May-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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| | BrickFest Bulletin: Mindstorms/Technic Contests and Events, Space Contests, Castle Contest and..
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(URL) Mindstorms/Technic Events BrickFest 2006 is fast approaching! This year, the Technic and Mindstorms Theme coordinators are pleased to announce 5 competitions. The competitions will be spread across the 3 days of BrickFest. The planned (...) (18 years ago, 20-May-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.space, lugnet.castle, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX) !!
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| | Call for a Group Train/Town Layout at BrickFest™ 2006
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(URL) Call for a Group Train/Town Layout at BrickFest™ 2006 It is time to start planning for one of the next great Train/Town display at BrickFest™. This will be a great way to show your 9v electric train pride and help save our way of model (...) (19 years ago, 16-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.announce, FTX) !!
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| | Re: Rockland's replacement?
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(...) Hi Thomas, First, a disclaimer: 1. I'm not a Tyson's Corner local. That said, there are some suggestions that have been brought up to me - at one site visit, the group did a search for bars and restaurants. There are a few, but they are pretty (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Since BF06 won't exactly be near Rockland's, are there any TC locals that can suggest a bar that would make a decent replacement? I registered the first day, but getting the time off, for once, is iffy. But if I make it, I'd like to know where to go (...) (19 years ago, 13-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(URL) Cynthia Bradham and I are the Castle Room Coordinators for BrickFest 2006. We are planning sessions for each day. Please give us your feedback. Set up and staffing meeting: Castle fans meet to finalize the display and discuss staffing of the (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.castle, FTX) !!
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| | Brickfest Bulletin 2
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(URL) Badge, MOC Cards, and Brick Bazaar Forms are Now LIVE! I am happy to announce that registrants can now edit their badges on their BrickFest account. Unlike previous years, BrickFest 2006 has a new design: (URL) Attendees can edit their name, (...) (19 years ago, 8-Apr-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.org, lugnet.events, lugnet.build, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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(...) Capacity of room for night meeting. (...) For the expo there will be stantions, volunteers and security to protect MOCs. Thanks for the questions! Joe (...) (19 years ago, 13-Mar-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) A couple of questions: What is the reason for the cap on registrations? What are the plans for managing the public during the expo? Will there be barriers and/or volunteers to protect MOCs? Thanks, Joe! Marc Nelson Jr. (URL) Marc's Creations>> (19 years ago, 12-Mar-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(URL) Keynote, Registration, Logo and Odds and Ends Keynote Speaker Confirmed I'm proud to announce that the keynote speaker this year is Tormud Askildsen of LEGO Community Development. He has been one of the many people in the LEGO Group (...) (19 years ago, 10-Mar-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us, lugnet.org, lugnet.loc.us.va, lugnet.build, lugnet.events, lugnet.people, FTX) !!
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(...) Yes! however, the hotel webpage for getting rooms isn't up yet - I am working on that. Joe Meno Event Coordinator, Brickfest 2006 (19 years ago, 9-Feb-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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