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Re: Anyone Fancy a Thames Valley Legofest?
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Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:20:45 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Huw Millington writes:
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> lawrence wilkes <lawrence_wilkes@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:FrEzME.7DK@lugnet.com...
> > In lugnet.loc.uk, Chris Dee writes:
> > > 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.
> >
> > 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.
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> That's the great thing about them.
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> I am not keen on public attendance. Rather selfish I know, but what do we
> have to gain from them unless they bring loads of stuff for sale to us,
> which after all is the reverse of the public expectations of such an event.
> I go to a lot of time and effort to track down elusive, old or cheap sets,
> and am more than willing to pass them on to fellow enthusiatsts at cost, but
> would not be willing to sell to joe public who wouldn't appreciate them.
Fair comment. Perhaps we should wait on the outcome of the Southport show... I
guess that the public would mostly be on the lookout for cheap toys for the
kids, either cut price current sets or el cheapo a la boot fair. Anyone
genuinely looking for collectable LEGO should be assimilated!
> > > 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?
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> I didn't like the layout on the floor. I had a lot of custom wagons with me,
> but did't want to get them out for fear of damage - kicking or derailments
> on hard floor. The layout was good, but it wasn't long before it degerated
> into a 'how long can we make the freight train' game. I don't think anything
> was damaged, although early on I did witness a derailment which caused the
> whole train to run across the floor on its side - probably getting scratched
> as it went.
Perhaps with a good enough inventory in advance, we could plan a number of
independant and / or linked circuits so that we could have more variety
running at any one time... Most of us have downloaded Track Designer, so it
wouldn't be difficult!
> Call me old-fashioned, but I only build with new LEGO and like to keep it
> looking new.
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> Table top next time, please!
Good idea, but not always practical or safe! No two pasting tables will line
up... Tables provided in village / church halls often have a raised lip around
the edge making the transition from one table to the next somewhat bumpy...
and anyone who has seen the US (PNCTL?) video will know the stumoch-churning
feeling of witnessing a 20 car Metroliner hitting the floor from such a height
8-(
> > > 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.
> >
> > It just struck me at reddifest that something a bit more organised might • help
> > oil the wheels of lego commerce.
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> I like the ad-hoc trading arrangement, but it would be fun to hold a proper
> auction, like Alan's one, but with lots contributed by everyone,
> particularly if the prices were as low as Alan's!
OK, I'll be the auctioneer - it'll stop me shouting "Pound!" at every lot ;-)
> Oh, and count me in for any event south of Birmingham. (When does a Fest
> become a Minifest? When only certain people are invited, when its aimed at a
> particular geographial area?)
LEGOfest = all AFOLs welcome from far and wide
Minifest = small half day / evening meet - probably no-one travelling any
major distance.
Festette = impromtu visit to raid my stash!
Jono.
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| Jon D Hayward <JonDHayward@Cableinet.co.uk> wrote in message news:FrF6qL.E7t@lugnet.com... (...) it (...) That's a good idea - perhaps on 50x50 baseplates (problems with curves notwithstanding) (...) line (...) around (...) bumpy... True... (...) (...) (25 years ago, 14-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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