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Re: Hobby Show thoughts and afterthoughts
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Sun, 14 Dec 2003 16:09:17 GMT
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In lugnet.events, Allan Bedford wrote:
> - Did you enjoy doing a show like this?

It was okay.

> - Was it more/less work than you had anticipated?

More.  About on par of time dedication to NMRA.  Defintely more work than your
typical rtlToronto event.

> - Now that it has happened once, are you more likely to attend a future show?

Now that we know the definition of such an event, it gives me a better
understanding of the Hobby Show.

> - What was good about the booth?

It showed a lot of different creations, which was nice.

> - What was wrong with the booth?

Too widespread.   As much as it's nice to have folding chairs in the areas, I think it visually detracts from the power of the booth.

> - Did we have too much table space?  Too little?

See above.  I think we had enough table space, but too much physical space.

> - Is it worth doing this show again next year?

Uh, that's sort of your call.

> - If we did attempt this again next year, what needs to change and what

I think this is the first attempt at building a true Lego hobby community in
Southern Ontario.  What was more surprising and encouraging were builders like
Derek, Jacub etc who we (well, we as in rtlToronto) don't hear from.

> - Did the 'mailing list' idea work?  Did those who wanted information get

It was good to have regular updates--although sometimes the emails should have
had details like maps, locations etc.  People are stupid and often need spoon
feeding.

> to explain to people who these people were?  Should it have been called
> rtlToronto++ or some other name that would have better indicated who was
> participating?

No, if rtlToronto really wanted to make it our event, we would do our own.  I
think CanBrick Builders sums it up quite nicely.

> accomplishment.  I'm not expecting everyone to answer every question, but
> perhaps you can share your thoughts on those topics that you feel strongly
> about.

I think accomplishment is a good word-it is a major accomplishment to organize a
show like this.  I think the event should really be a showcase of models by
individuals, but the question is, will there be more individuals coming out
showing off stuff?

The other thing is, do you want to consider Lego a hobby?    After seeing the
(ahem) erotic dragon woman art next door and the tawdry BugnBots (Oh god I hate
them) display, do you really want to be associated with that?

Calum



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(...) This is good to know, since it is based on experience(s) I don't have. (...) A positive understanding? :) (...) That was my favorite part. We had a full range of model themes represented. From trains, to sculpture, from castle to Technic (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) that's cause my sorry butt was not there humping the gameboard, and doing all the work!! :) (...) !!B E H O L D !!! THE POWER OF THE ~BOOTH~ ALL MUST FEAR THE ~BOOTH~ !!!!!! (...) W H A T !!! Seeing that dragon chick was da best!!!! Chris (23 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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It's been a few weeks since the The Hobby Show in Toronto: (URL) I'm curious to know what you think now that some time has passed. The 'you' I'm hoping to hear from is anyone who was a booth participant, anyone who came by to visit, anyone who (...) (23 years ago, 14-Dec-03, to lugnet.events, lugnet.loc.ca.on, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.general)

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