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Re: What kind of events do Ontario LEGO builders want? (WAS Re: [rtlToronto] Roadshow 2003 Toronto)
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.loc.ca.on
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Sat, 12 Jul 2003 16:13:35 GMT
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> Which is fine... perhaps. I may have overestimated the potential interest that
> a show like this would draw. Admittedly, this is the first year LEGO fans have
> been invited to participate in this show that is now in it's 25th year. And...
I've been trying to attend this show for the last 8 years or so and still
haven't made it there yet. :-( There always seems to be something else that
comes up that weekend that needs to be taken care of. Since there is going to
be a definate LEGO presence this year I'll still mark it on my calender and plan
to attend as a spectator but I can't budget the time to participate in the show
any other way.
> I realize that the idea of simply displaying your models (without other
> Brickfest type events) doesn't hold much appeal for some of you. But here is a
> chance to build something for others to share, to meet other LEGO fans you might
> not otherwise get to know in person, and generally just help promote LEGO as an
> adult hobby.
>
> So here's my next series of questions: Is the fact that there's never been a
> large show like this in Ontario due to the fact that there's no interest in
> having one? Or is there no interest, because no one's ever assembled an event
> like this?
Which came first the chicken or the egg? I think a lot of Lego enthusiasts are
kind of hidden in the closet still and have no idea about the number of LEGO
fans and collectors that there are out there. Heck, until I got onto the
internet a few years ago I figured I was the only person around that collected
LEGO. When I tell folks about my hobby I still get wierd looks and comments
like "Hmmm... I had no idea anyone would collect that"
>
> Would it help if the LEGO company were participating in this show? Would it
> help to know that the building has night-time security and that all models would
> be safe over the weekend? Or to know that participants get into the show free?
Yes, yes, and yes.
> I'm just curious what might help draw more builders out of the woodwork.... and
> I think there are more out there. :)
I think having it more advertised around the area through the general media
would help drum up interest. Try to get some tv stations or newspapers to do
some human interest stories on folks that are planning to attend the show and
preview some of the things they plan to display.
> Some members of rtlToronto are participating and I greatly appreciate them
> bringing their train display and some robotics stuff. And while they do both
> very well, there are still lots of opportunities for other builders who (like
> me) build in other themes or styles.
>
> Does Toronto seem too far away for some people? Are people concerned about
> costs related to travelling and lodging? Are people intimidated by the idea
> that their creations might not be as spectacular as someone else attending?
It takes me 2 hours to drive to TO. I don't mind planning a day trip, but I couldn't commit to a 3 day event like this. I have other commitments at home that I can't ignore for that length of time. There is also the discussion I started a few months back about the fact that I don't really like to go to TO any more than I have to.
What
> if I could get the Rolling Stones to come and build some LEGO models? ;)
>
> There you go folks. I hope this message will draw some discussion,
> suggestions... debate even. I know that there is a large LEGO event just
> waiting to happen in this part of the world, I'm just not sure what it is.
>
> For those already volunteering to attend the show... my many thanks. This
> year's show will happen, for sure. We have our table space and we will be
> there. Will it happen again next year? I'm not sure.
I hope it will happen again next year. Especially if I can't make it this year.
> Thanks for wading through this little rant. I apologize in advance for any ill
> feelings. I'm not frustrated so much, as disappointed. And confused... though
> what's new? I guess I'm just curious to hear people express what type of
> LEGO-related event they might want in this area. Or, perhaps the already
> existing fests and other events are all that people desire.
I think a small scale LEGO fan get together in an area outside of totonto would
still be a good idea. I just don't know where a good place to have it would be.
I would still like to get to one of the r.t.l. TO gatherings if I ever get the
time.
Andrew
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