 | | BrickFest™ PDX 2007 - Brick Bazaar Announcement
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(URL) BrickFest PDX 2007 is coming! Where: Portland, Oregon When: March 30th - April 1st 2007 Public Hours: April 1st 2007, 10am – 4pm Do you have Lego sets on your shelves that you would be willing to part with? Do you have Lego parts or other (...) (18 years ago, 19-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX) !!
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| | Re: BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit...
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Um, how can it be one-of-a-kind if each attendee can buy two? :P (18 years ago, 16-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit...
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(...) Yes, Jeremy did a great job with it, I think it's an outstanding event model. (...) Good catch - the bricks for the 2007 event haven't been made yet, so we used the only PDX brick we had available, which of course had 2004 on it (from the last (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest™ PDX 2007 Commemorative Event Kit...
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(...) Very nice model!!! I hope you plan to change the year on the engraved brick :) Conversely - If Portland is in a time warp, please place a bet for me over the phone to Vegas - I want to bet on Florida to win the national championship in NCAA (...) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: Train Layout at BrickFest™ PDX 2007 (March 30th-April 1st)
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(...) Hey, I resent that sort of remark! I am an SCA member AND I do castles... but ... oh, wait. Nevermind. ;) (18 years ago, 15-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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(...) In the past, having watched Christina and Kevin Loch, and all the many others dedicated to planning events, it seemed clear to me that the huge, megaconventions like BF, take much more than 6 months to plan. I think she is stating that no one (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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"...I do not have the sufficient resources to pull the summer BrickFest event together in a way I would be happy about..." I don't understand why you shot this down so completely? First, let me say that I am personally disappointed, so my post may (...) (18 years ago, 14-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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(...) Hmm. This is something that I guess I'm confused on. What's the difference between a regional, national, and international event? I had assumed (quite possibly wrongly) that it was where the folks attended from, not the inital intentions of (...) (18 years ago, 12-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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(...) Good one! But actually, that's a good point; instead of riffing on BrickFest (BrickWorld) or LEGOWorld (BrickWorld), it could've riffed on NWBrickCon (MWBrickCon), which in my mind is the premier regional event in the US. (...) Well, I have to (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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(...) John & the whole community, We want to apologize on behalf of ourselves and the Brickworld Team. If anything we have done to create a great public event in Chicago has offended you, we are truly and sincerely sorry. Our goals were to give the (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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, (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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, (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | 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 (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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(...) ditto, best wishes for brickfest pdx! Wish I could be there. Cheers- Cyndi (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | 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. (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | 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 (...) (18 years ago, 11-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, lugnet.announce, lugnet.space, FTX) !!
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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.> (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (...) (18 years ago, 10-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | 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 (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007
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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 (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | 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 (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !!
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| | 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 (...) (18 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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| | BrickFest PDX '07 Pre-Registration
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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) !!
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| | 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)
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| | 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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(...) Very cool! I know this takes a lot of effort to organize, and we sure appreciate it. Will there be a BrickBazaar? If so, when can I sign up? ;) ---Will Chapman BrickArms LLC (18 years ago, 9-Nov-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest PDX '07 Public Announcment
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(...) This is awesome news, guys! PDX '04 was a fantastic event, and I'm glad the pieces came together to do it all again. Can't wait! Robin (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest PDX '07 Public Announcment
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(...) Wohoo! I am so there next year. -Orion (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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| | Re: BrickFest PDX '07 Public Announcment
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!! Spotlight (18 years ago, 6-Nov-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest) !
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| | Re: Anyone received their Brickfest Event Kit yet?
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Yep, mine arrived last week sometime, can't remember when. Not that I've even had time to open it yet... (...) (18 years ago, 1-Nov-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Anyone received their Brickfest Event Kit yet?
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Update from the ME Models Crew concerning the Event Kits- They are in the mail. People who ordered and paid were shipped first, those who ordered and requested to be invoiced, please check your e-mail...the invoices are in there. For those who did (...) (18 years ago, 31-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Anyone received their Brickfest Event Kit yet?
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(...) I have been in contact with ME Models (actually they contacted me about it) concerning this - they had issues getting some parts ond only got them in the past two weeks - since then they have been working on getting things packed and sent. If (...) (18 years ago, 9-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: Anyone received their Brickfest Event Kit yet?
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(...) I still haven't received mine, along with the rest of my ME Models order. I hope they don't sell out their additional copies just yet! Any luck getting yours, Thomas? Ed (18 years ago, 9-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007 location
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(...) Versus what? where? It makes it more centrally located. on any of the coasts makes it hard for many people to drive. And it is less expensive than more major cities. The question was basically if the convention is to be held somewhere else, (...) (18 years ago, 8-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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(...) For me, a LEGO store in the area doesn't add anything to the event or my chances of showing up. Typically, once I've paid for gas, food and lodging, there's no money left for shopping. I like the idea ofhaving BF in a more affordable place, (...) (18 years ago, 3-Oct-06, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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