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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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(...) Both Joe Meno and ME Models contacted me after I posted this. The Event Kit models were delayed due to them having to get additional parts from Bricklink; however, they are getting ready to produce their backlog of orders and will start (...) (18 years ago, 26-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Somehow I missed purchasing it... As well as the 2005/2006 BF CD. Is it too late for both?? Janey "Red Brick" (18 years ago, 25-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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I'm still waiting on mine. Just wondering if anyone had gotten their White House model yet. I assume it's being sent from ME-Models? -- Thomas Main thomasmain@charter.net (18 years ago, 25-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Snip (...) I think... "Holy Macinaw... he shoots, he scoooooooores!" Nice job Jeff. I must admit, I picked up a number of those hockey sets myself, and aside from building a larger "Arena" I was convinced that I would "brasso" off the other (...) (18 years ago, 25-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Really well done, Jeff. To see the actual details in real life was a treat, it's very inspiring. Calum (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) Jeff, This is an amazing MOC. The perfect example of humor + wicked sweet building skillz. One of the best SHIPs I've seen! -Lenny (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(...) I think it's beautiful! The hatch doors are great! Let's play hockey!! I mean, let's go into space! Dave K (18 years ago, 23-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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Sorry about the spelling, I am sleeply this morning :( (URL) Introducing the Canadian Space Forces newest ship The Canuck The idea for this ship came to me as I was trying to find a use for the Hockey tiles from the Minifig Hockey set. This MOC was (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX)
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(URL) Interducing the Canadian Space Forces newest ship The Canuck The idea for this ship cam to me as I was trying to find a use for the Hockey tiles from the Minifig Hockey set. This MOC was first displayed at Brickfest 2006. It took a bit longer (...) (18 years ago, 22-Sep-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, FTX) !!
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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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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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(...) 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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(...) OK Paul--Columbus would not be bad (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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(...) 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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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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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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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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(...) 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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(...) - 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) 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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(...) --SNIP-- (...) From (URL) allied by nature; having the same properties: Something akin to vertigo was troubling her. If you're going to go to the trouble of using the dictionary on one word at least take the time to use it on those preceeding (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) Thomas- The Terms of Service for BrickLink limit sellers to LEGO branded product. People do sell other stuff, but it could get sticky. -Ted (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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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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(...) It is no different than our toilets flushing in the opposite direction. We like to pay our money first, then find out what we spent it on. ;) Jude (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events, lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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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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(...) 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 have noticed that there are always some left-over t-shirts, caps, pins and other Brickfest memorabilia after the event. Sometimes some items are available the following year. I think it would be great if there were a Bricklink shop that sold some (...) (18 years ago, 13-Sep-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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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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