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Re: Anyone Fancy a Thames Valley Legofest?
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Fri, 10 Mar 2000 19:52:29 GMT
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In article <FrCwMB.Jny@lugnet.com>, lawrence_wilkes@msn.com says...
> 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.
I am completely against opening up a LEGOFest to the public:
1) Theft
2) Damage - I noticed at the 3 Fests I've been to is the care people
handle the stuff.
3) Problems with people - noisy kids etc.
4) I only want to trade and help people with a genuine interest, what
would the general public want with an auto-decoupler.
If the Southport event is public I probably won't bother going - at
least not bringing any stuff with me - that means no blue hoppers!
I think a different classification and event style is needed - a LEGO
Event with The LEGO Company backing where most is display, then a LIC-
type area, etc. I went to one in Milton Keynes years ago but they
stopped doing them instead sending everyone to LL Windsor.
> 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.
That means a man is guarding something and not enjoying himself.
> 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.
Why the emphasis on profit?
> 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.
I love the atmosphere of the LEGOFests I've been to and would rather it
stay that way.
> 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.
Yep possibly - I could have got more stuff sold that way - anyone want a
Maidens Cart?
> 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.
How about a Castle linked together using the modular system of which the
Guarded Inn is one.
> - 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.
A display for a 'LEGO Event' maybe.
> 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.
You may have the same accomodation problem as I which meant many people
in Scotland, etc. were unable to attend.
> In summary, would like feedback on
> - timing
3 months after Southport, making sure not to clash with EuroFest.
> - allowing the public in
Nope.
> - themes
Train, Modular Castle based on TLC models (as well as MOCs).
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