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Re: Anyone Fancy a Thames Valley Legofest?
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Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:35:36 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> Following the great day I had at Reddich, I feel compelled to organise a
> Thames Valley Legofest.
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> Looking at the current calender - April Cheshire, May/June Southport - then a
> July event would avoid some clashes.
> Also would be a nice warm(?) weekend for a combined visit to nearby LegoLand
> Windsor.
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> Does School holidays affect any of you much - i.e. better in term time or out?
> Late or early July?
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> Despite some ambitious ideas, its probably much easier to do something like
> reddich, - but with more space. I am interested to see how the Southport event
> turns out with members of the public.
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> But I dont think the reddich style and the public mix. Perhaps a combination
> of the two. e.g.
> - roped off area for true festers to display models, set up layouts
> - back room rumage area for true festers to hunt for pieces
> - separate trade/sales area accessible by public - but clearly would need to
> be manned by sellers - they could perhaps share resource, e.g. man each others
> stands whilst off playing, hunting.
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> I was surprised how little sales activity was going on last weekend,
> considering how much stuff some folks had brought with them. access by the
> public might make it a more profitable venture for these guys - but would
> require us to tell the public its happening - advert in free papers wouldnt
> cost much.
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> Who is interested in selling to the public? or allowing them in. I am not
> bothered either way - but might help fund the activity and get some of you a
> profit on the day. I loved the informality of Reddifest - but can see the
> attractions of a bigger audience.
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> I though an 'auction hour' might be a good idea - actually have a more
> organised auction period for everyone to auction off stuff (rather than Alan's
> impromtu one) - but again this requires a reasonable crowd to get the prices
> going - or is everyone happy to sell low to a friend? Could use reserve • prices.
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> Theme suggestions for TVLF
> - train seemed to be popular
> - castle - what about a big medieval battle scene? can anyone assemble armies?
> I want to work on a large custom castle this spring.
> - Star wars - would love to see more of Craig and tony's custom star wars
> creations - that giant Millenium falcon. (also appeals to the public if we
> desided to let them in.
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> I will reseach premises. I will find out cost of local halls - Probably more
> costly (this is thames valley after all).
> This will be in Wokingham/Crowthorne area - about 10 miles from legoland
> Accomodation is likely to be expensive around here too in comparison to
> Reddich, though there are travel lodges for £37 per room.
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> In summary, would like feedback on
> - timing
> - allowing the public in
> - themes
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> regards
> lawrence
Any time really, since I just missed out on the ReddiFest.
Not sure about the public - I recall some threads somewhere about stuff going
missing from the US train club meetings. Definitely keep fest-deals separate
from public forum - not even sure if it would be worthwhile trying to sell to
the public, based on car-boot sellers' evaluation of value? Might want to buy
though (include this in the publicity) !! Not sure what was done at the
Reddifest, but individual's table-top displays of related sets and/or MOCs
might be good for visitors and would avoid the mixing-up worry - again need to
be wary of theft.
Definitely continue with train - with more floor-space, a clear marking system
and security, I'd bring some 9V. Maybe integrated with a big town setup -
multiples of the 1980s houses would be good (I could supply 4x6370 and singles
of some others) and plenty of roadways. Perhaps only the main models (which
would be easy to mark on the underside) to avoid confusion of the associated
vehicles. Possibly one Airport but with more baseplates for a realistic runway
layout?
An auction hour (outside of public opening) sounds good - I'm not too bothered
about a big crowd for this, as at previous Fests there seems to have been a
fairly altruistic approach to deals between attendees - I'd like to see this
attitude continue.
Chris
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| (...) Agreed. There had to be a huge amount of trust at things like reddifest considering the value and amount of stuff that was lying around unattended most of the day Thats why I suggested a roped off area for displays, and permanently manned (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| Following the great day I had at Reddich, I feel compelled to organise a Thames Valley Legofest. Looking at the current calender - April Cheshire, May/June Southport - then a July event would avoid some clashes. Also would be a nice warm(?) weekend (...) (25 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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