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Re: One last chance.......
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In lugnet.loc.ca, C. L. GunningCook wrote:
> Hobby Show, in Toronto.
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> I just got home from two fun days at the Hobby Show in Toronto. The Can-Brick
> builders (Lego builders from Ontario including many members of rtlToronto and
> ParLUGment, put on a great display with some really outstanding MOCs. The
> display covers themes from classic space, maxi-fig, sculpture, mosaic, technic,
> mecha, space to town & train. If you live near the area, or don't mind taking a
> bit of a drive, you still have one day left to catch the show. There are many
> other hobbies displayed as well, and lots of great displays and interesting
> things and demonstrations to see.
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> Thank you to Allan for spearheading this project, and for Dave for organising
> this years event. Outstanding work Dave, it is truly appreciated!
Well... (Dave shuffles his feet all sheepish-like...)
K, in situations like this, I look to how intelligent people handle
themselves--In this case, strategic planning and massive organization was
needed. Who better to look to than Napolean?
So how did Napolean conduct himself with troop movements, timing, organization,
etc?
Napolean had himself a two part battle plan--
First part--Show up.
Second part--See what happens.
So that's basically exactly what I did. I showed up and I saw what happened.
And boy, what I saw was spectacular. The LEGO displays were pretty great as
well. ;)
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> On a personal note....
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> Sadly I have no great tale of a self-destructing MOC, (well not mine own anyway,
> and I will deny all stories of me breaking another persons MOC.)
*cough* Ka-On *cough*
> Top 10 Things I have learned this weekend......
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> 10. Just because you are an engineer does not mean you can do simple math.
> 9. Some builders build, while others specialise in telling others what to build.
> 8. Cows look cute when their heads are on backwards.
> 7. Apparently the phrase "TMI" is a new concept to some people.
> 6. Cotton candy smells extra specially wonderful while sorting through bonus
> boxes.
> 5. Eventually the goddess of justice will bring me high speed.
> 4. If you want your lap top to run, turning it on helps, A LOT.
> 3. Duplo Trains can be extremely complex.
> 2. Arson is never the answer, but it is an option. Just don't sign the card!!!
> And lastly.......
> 1. Apparently....... Girls change the dynamics of a boys only club.
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> Janey "Red Brick"
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> Thanks guys, I had a great time.
THings that I learned--
You can have signs that say in 100 pt. font and in big bold letters "Please Do
Not Touch The Displays" posted every 5 inches around the display area but that
will not stop 50 percent of the people from touching the displays. Most of the
actual breakages (besides the front bridge) were caused by some adult wondering
if Derek's maxi-figs could actually move. Huge sign--"Do Not Touch" but "that
must not apply to me 'cause I can touch anything I want" guy.
Eh, it's LEGO.
Ka-On's Gundam was a huge crowd pleaser, especially for the teenagers--they
spotted it across the display and just drooled over it.
Overheard in conversations from the crowd--Jason's Discovery and Leonov were
attributed to the following sci-fi shows--Star Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5 (I
mean that's close with the Leonov almost looking like the Agamemnon, but still,
seriously...) All-knowledgable boyfriends--"Yeah, that 's from 'Space:Above and
Beyond" (pointing to the Discovery). "Well," I say in Dave 'diplo-speak',
"Actually it's from the movie called 2001--A Space Oddessy" Guy looks all
offended that I could contradict him in front of his gf--eh, whatever.
Stained Glass Windows were a huge hit. Janey, nicely done. And now that you're
hanging around rtlToronto more, you will come to know that the plastic dust is,
indeed, normal.
The Fire Truck, even with many many 'Do Not Touch' signs, will not stop some guy
from seeing if the suspension really really works by shaking it back and forth.
Still, the fire truck was stunning to see.
Keiths fire truck crane, and helicopter were also man-handled numerous times,
but they managed to hold together and look great.
The display I was most worried about--Greg's classic space diarama--was touched
quite a bit, and many folks around my age pointed lots nad said "I had that when
I was a kid!", but, besides the pamphlet, nothing went walking (that I know
about)
Trevyn showed up with a Duplo/Technic based pneumatic steam engine, which was
inspiring to watch.
Paul, who I missed coming into the building, brought his mechs, tanks and stuff
for the train layout. Kids loved the mechs, but again, the touching-smashing on
the floor thing...
Oh, and finally the train layout--it was the 'talk of the town'. Derek, Jeff,
Jeremy and Calum--very nicely done.
Beyond that, the 'biggest' disaster (and understand that I wasn't there to see
this so I can, on no way, be held accountable) was when the Leonov was
manhandled right into the discovery--yeah, that was a pretty big disaster.
To finalize--the cookies were great, the company first rate, the LEGO purchases
emptying my pocketbook, and I am absolutely more than willing to do this again
next year.
Now I just need to catch up on my sleep before the train show in 3 weeks.
Dave K
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| In lugnet.loc.ca, David Koudys wrote: Snip Outstanding work Dave, it is truly appreciated! (...) Oh how cute!! (...) Only because Jacub kept pointing it out, man that guy has some serious radar!!! Snip again, man Dave is chatty!!! (...) Ummm Dave, (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| (...) Because don't you know that "Do Not Touch" signs only apply to kids, so adults can do what they want? Nice example to the kids. That was the same complaint I heard from BrickFest, that it was the adults on public day, ignoring the "Do Not (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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| (...) I try to stay away from said conversations, primarily not to get labelled as a Comic Book Guy :) "That is not from the critically acclaimed yet obviously written for television series "Space Above and Beyond", THIS is the iconic Discovery from (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
| | | Re: One last chance.......
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| (...) snip (...) Well since Jen has advised me to 'defend the family honor' If you think YOU can build a better bridge,,,, well then good for you! The bridge was not tested, since the last show... since I did some major work on my layout since then (...) (20 years ago, 8-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
| | | Re: One last chance.......
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| (...) <snipage> (...) You did an awesome job Dave! The weekend was fantastic. My only regret was that I couldn't spend more time hanging out at the show. (...) Yeah, too bad she was married... oh right, the LEGO... The display was awesome! I was (...) (20 years ago, 9-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
| | | Hobby Show 2004 Success (WAS: One last chance)
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| (...) Just a quick note to all those who attended the show this year (and those who wanted to, but couldn't for whatever reason): I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your interest in The Hobby Show exhibit again this year. As some of you (...) (20 years ago, 12-Nov-04, to lugnet.loc.ca)
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