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Re: Thames Valley Lego Fest 2001 - preliminary announcement
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:33:23 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> Well, time to get TVLF 2001 rolling.
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> I am looking for a large venue for mid-late September as last year. I could use the same place as last time, but will
> look for something larger for big layouts.
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> Here's last years event for those who didnt attend http://www.wilkesworld.co.uk/lego/tvlf2000.htm
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> Any problem dates to avoid?
I would not be able to make 22nd
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> I understand there is a bionicle event at Legoland Windsor during September, so this might be a nice time to hold a fest
> for those who want to visit there too.
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> I guess the themes are the usual
> Large Train/town Layout - now lets make sure we get this right this time
> a) ensure a large enough area
> b) do we agree on table top layout or not? (I could make sure I hire a venue with lots of tables)
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> Sales tables of course (time to offload all those old MISB sets you have in the loft before Lego reintroduce it!)
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> Classic collections - assemblies of Classic Space - how many 928s in one room?
What about a large dock setup - multiple 6540/6541/6542s, ships - or has
everyone canibalised these for station platforms? Or perhaps an area of the
main layout for TLC Town sets - multiple houses, etc.
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> Castle wall project. I have built more sections for my walled town. I will publish the interface. Would people prefer to
> a) use the wall in the town layout like at the south coast - makes a nice town with the train
> b) or have a proper castle theme - i.e. medieval
I prefer a) - gives more scope to make MOCs which integrate ancient town
walls into modern town architecture.
For a medieval theme I'd why not build on the TLC interface 6059, 6062, 6067
etc.
> What about something more competitive?
> Like a vehicle race?
> Or prizes for 'best moc' or something.
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> What other organised activity would you folks like to see? (as opposed to just bringing your stuff and stacking it up on
> a table!)
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> regards
> lawrence
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