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(...) While there were releases sent to various media outlets by the LEGO Group's PR firm, there wasn't much coverage on the local level. However, there was a Korean TV station that visited, as well as three other documentary filmmakers, who were (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) Kelly- Gee, you were there center stage when your Abassador video for TLC was shown. Congratulations on a very creative, well done presenation that spoke very well for the mass of us LEGO lovers. -Ted (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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Yeah, I went to that, definately wasn't GMU! ;) (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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What a great event, and a great weekend. It was odd being at the event with no set schedule or must attend meetings. I really enjoyed just catching up with people and actually having time to look at the MOCs. Of course, I didn't get nearly as much (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Well, here's a few more: (URL) Sheep as ice cream. This is not only beautiful to look at (the close-to-the-board views are wonderful), but it looks wonderfully playable. Since all the "moves" in Catan are along the hex edges (which looks like (...) (18 years ago, 30-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.gaming)
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(...) It was located still at the venue. Looks like I just forgot it. oops. (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) I second that! Great job, Joe!! I had a wonderful time at BrickFest '06! The weekend was filled with great times and wonderful surprises. You did a very nice job organizing such a huge undertaking and seeing it through to the end! Billy's boss (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thomas, Thanks for writing this up. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend this year due to financial difficulties, but I hope to be able to make it next year. I'm looking forward to hearing others' writeups as well, and I'll also be scouring (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) Yay! I'm glad you had a great time at DirtyBrickster!! I thought it went very well and I had a BLAST, too! I'm still surprised no one took that Hans Christian Andersen Belville set from me. ;) Not that I am complaining... I love that set and (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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That's great Thomas! Quote --> "I never met a Lego Fan I didn't like" - Todd Lehman Bricks West 2003. :) e (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) You're right, the picture quality is pretty weak- but for those who didn't go, every picture is like a gold nugget! Thank you for taking the time to share, Tim (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'm (slowly) posting my pictures from BrickFest. Considering the poor quality of many of the photos (a combination of my shaky hand and the auto-focus on the camara being flaky), I'm taking the time to crop and downsize the images (and get rid of (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Brickfest Report I noticed some people on LUGNET were wanting some news or information from Brickfest 2006. Below is a highly personalized account and impression of my Brickfest experience: The Venue ===...=== This was the first time that Brickfest (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !!
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(...) I was the "LEGO Art Monkey" set up in the LEGO Store area, and when I was setting up my display in the room Thursday night, hotel staff kept coming in to see the giant Batman statue! It seemed word was going round that this sculpture was (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Has anyone seen any mention of BrickFest in the news? In past years, there have been stories in the Washington Post and even on national TV. My Google News searches turn up nothing for this year's event. On a somewhat related note, what was the (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.mediawatch, FTX)
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(...) And on behalf of the other theme coordinators and all the attendees, I'd like to thank Joe for stepping up and taking on this rather monumental responsability. New venue, new regulations, new volunteers, and our largest attendance yet, not to (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Had a great time at BF. I liked the open venue and the traffic that we saw on Sat. It was funny seeing all the young kids have panic attacks as there were walking by different cool models. It was also nice to put a face to fellow MDP / MCP members. (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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Hi all, I'm still recovering from BrickFest, and I will be posting more information and thoughts later. In the meantime, I would like to thank all those who participated and helped me out. This was an event that was truly outstanding on many levels, (...) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Indeed! I thought it would use part #2419 to depict the particular fields, but the actual implementing is fantastic, withot question. It looks brilliant! -Rene [LDrawPart 2419] (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.gaming, FTX)
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Greetings Suz, Unfortunately I won't be there but I am a huge fan of the game. I couldn't stand the boring wooden pieces for the robber, barbarian, pirate, and merchant so I made some customized minifigs: (URL) (18 years ago, 29-Aug-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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