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| (...) Which is a shame, because 2BeCon was really a lot of fun (especially the year before, when it didn't implode). And I don't think we'll have a corset-fitter at BrickWorld (mores the pity), or the pirates :-). But yes, on a more serious note, (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| (...) Agreed. Some might find it important to note that Brickworld essentiall grew out of discussions at last year's Chicago House of Bricks. Last year's HoB was a great success, but the sci-fi convention it was attached to was--to put it mildly, (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
| | | | | Re: BrickFest 2007
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| (...) It would have been silly to choose NWBrickCon. That name's already been used. :) Seriously... I'm not sure exactly where the name came from, but it's just a name. I'd have to think it's because there may be a "World of Bricks". Steve (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| In lugnet.events.brickfest, Steve Hassenplug wrote: <snippages> (...) One confusing aspect might be the event's name. Why "BrickWorld"? Why not something more regional, like the organizers of NWBrickCon chose? Not only doesn't it sound like it wants (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| (...) Nor, I suspect, as competition. Judging from how difficult it is to coordinate things like Thanksgiving dinner or a simple family reunion, I can only imagine the difficulty pulling together a big event, like the two Brickfests I attended in (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| (...) ditto, best wishes for brickfest pdx! Wish I could be there. Cheers- Cyndi (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
| | | | | Re: BrickFest 2007
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| (...) Kelly, I think the confusion is from the fact that the BrickFest event in Portland has always been "BrickFest PDX", while the event in DC has just been "BrickFest". For a couple years, there have been two events carrying the BrickFest name. (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| In lugnet.events.brickfest, Christina Hitchcock wrote: Snipped Christina (and Kelly and Steve) best of luck with BrickFest this March. I bet its going to be amazing, and I hope that even with all the work and planning and endless details, that the (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
| | | | | Classic Space Fly-In at BrickFest PDX
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| This year at BrickFest in Portland we will be doing something a little different. We will attempt to display every single Space set, 1979-1999, Classic through Insectoids, in one giant and beautiful layout. So we need you to bring a few of your (...) (17 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| (...) I am just wondering if the sudden emergence of another event (BrickWorld) in close temporal proximity to the usual BrickFest time had anything to do with Christina's decision. JOHN (17 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| (...) BrickFest = BrickFest... Since there will only be one BrickFest event in 2007, "BrickFest PDX '07" is the same as "BrickFest 2007". Hope this clears up the confusion. (...) (URL) See Christina's earlier post regarding a Summer 2007 event.> (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| Just to be sure... BrickFest PDX 2007 (Portland, OR) is still a go, it is 'not' cancelled. However, BrickFest 2007 (Wash. DC. area) as if right I don't know. Knowing it can be confusing with mentioning two BrickFest events in the same year. There is (...) (17 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
| | | | | Re: BrickFest 2007
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| (...) I have been concerned that I can only afford to attend one LEGO event each year and was going to have to choose between BrickFest (the largest, best-known event) or the new BrickWorld (which is much closer to my home and more convenient for me (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| (...) Somewhat sad, but understandable. And I definitely think that BrickFest is better off being a 'GREAT' event than being a 'YEARLY' event. Time to start planning for 2008! I am especially glad to hear of the one-day public expo. Personally, I (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| (...) ... (...) So, are you saying there will not be a BrickFest in DC in 2007? (or elsewhere on the east coast) Sorry to hear that. So, it sounds like a good time to have an event in Chicago... Steve (17 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
| | | | | BrickFest 2007
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| a side and personal note to the community/those of you who know me: After BrickFest 2006 I was energized and encouraged by others to get back to work and refocus the event on the fans. Bigger does not mean better. Micro MOC's are a great example of (...) (17 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
| | | | | BrickFest PDX '07 Registration Open
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| (2 URLs) BrickFest PDX ’07 Registration is now open! We had a great pre-registration period waiting for the new year to click over and now you can register at (URL). Also the Red Lion hotel at the Convention Center is taking phone reservations for (...) (17 years ago, 3-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| (3 URLs) BrickFest™ PDX '07 Pre-Registration is now available via the website.> Where: Portland, OR When: March 30th - April 1st 2007 What: An AFOL CONVENTION - for the fans, by the fans, because of the fans! Come join us for the fun at BrickFest (...) (18 years ago, 9-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.org, lugnet.people, lugnet.build, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.castle, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
| | | | | Call for BrickFest Event Graphic
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| The organizers of BrickFest™ PDX '07 invite the designers and artists of the community to submit graphic ideas/artwork for the Official BrickFest PDX '07 Event Graphic. The selected graphic may be used on items such as event T-shirts, train (...) (18 years ago, 3-Dec-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, FTX)
| | | | | Re: BrickFest PDX '07 Public Announcment
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| Hi Will, Yes, we definitely have plans for a BrickBazaar. At this time we are still staffing up (and looking for volunteers!). I will capture that BrickArms would like a space and make sure we get back to you when we open the BrickBazaar vendor (...) (18 years ago, 13-Nov-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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