Luke McAwesome Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Yeah, I didn't see any topics about BrickCon, and if there is, mods, please delete this. So, this is my first LEGO convention thus far, and I'm really excited. Anyone else going? (Thoughts: I need to start raising money! ) Quote
Stash2Sixx Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 I went last year and it was really cool! Only drawback was I didn't get to meet as many people as I did at Brickworld. I'm still contemplating if I want to head back out to Seattle or not this October. So...still undecided! Quote
tedbeard Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Planning to take another vanload across the border this year for sure. Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted May 17, 2009 Author Posted May 17, 2009 Planning to take another vanload across the border this year for sure. It'll be great to meet you and David there, I'm really excited! Quote
Davey Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 Stacy and I are planning on going this year. As soon as I find good airfare, I'm booking our tickets. We're excited to experience some of that 'West Coast Hospitality' we hear so much about. -Dave ToT-LUG Quote
PaulF Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 Stacy and I are planning on going this year. As soon as I find good airfare, I'm booking our tickets. We're excited to experience some of that 'West Coast Hospitality' we hear so much about. -Dave ToT-LUG Dave -- Have you looked at taking the Empire Builder out of Winona? I priced the train out of Tomah last fall and it was around the same price as a plane ticket. Paul Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Sweet! It'll be cool to see all of you there! Quote
Davey Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Dave -- Have you looked at taking the Empire Builder out of Winona? I priced the train out of Tomah last fall and it was around the same price as a plane ticket. Paul I haven't priced it lately. I should take a look again as I've always wanted to take the train out there. The bigger issue might be vacation time for my wife. I've got 16 days/yr, but she only gets 11 days/yr. We're using about 5 for Brickworld and one more for a wedding the following week. So that leaves her with 5 days. Probably still enough to take the train, but I have to see if she's cool with not having any leftover vacay around the holidays. I'll keep you posted though. The train would be epic! -Dave ToT-LUG Quote
PaulF Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 I haven't priced it lately. I should take a look again as I've always wanted to take the train out there. The bigger issue might be vacation time for my wife. I've got 16 days/yr, but she only gets 11 days/yr. We're using about 5 for Brickworld and one more for a wedding the following week. So that leaves her with 5 days. Probably still enough to take the train, but I have to see if she's cool with not having any leftover vacay around the holidays. I'll keep you posted though. The train would be epic! -Dave ToT-LUG I was thinking about taking the train going out and then flying back. To get into Seattle Friday morning, you would have to get on the train on Wednesday evening. Fly back on Sunday night and it is only 2 vacation days. AAA discounted fair shows as $135 one way. Hmm, I should check the vacation board at work, that might be worth the trip. Paul Quote
Aliencat Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Hey everyone, I'm going to be at BrickCon this year as well. Although I'm a regular at the cons around here, I've never been to a US con, not even when I lived in the USA. So this will be my first one. I hope to meet lots of you guys there, come say hi! :) Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted August 11, 2009 Author Posted August 11, 2009 Hey everyone, I'm going to be at BrickCon this year as well.Although I'm a regular at the cons around here, I've never been to a US con, not even when I lived in the USA. So this will be my first one. I hope to meet lots of you guys there, come say hi! :) Cool, I'll keep an eye out for you. Will you be bringing MOCs? Quote
Sir Norman Ray Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 I'll be flying across the Atlantic to be there. I'm contributing to the Operation Bricklord scene! -Sir Norman "Yeah, getting through both British and American customs, with a tank..." Ray. Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 Well, only about two weeks until the convention starts! Is anyone else here going? I'd like to look you all up. (I'll only be there the two public days, the 3rd and 4th, probably all-day.) Quote
tedbeard Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 (I'll only be there the two public days, the 3rd and 4th, probably all-day.) You are still registering for the con I hope. The public hours are less than half the time the con is on during those days. Maybe we could all "do lunch" on Saturday. We could all grab a burger and shake at Dick's (a Seattle classic)? Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 You are still registering for the con I hope. The public hours are less than half the time the con is on during those days. Maybe we could all "do lunch" on Saturday. We could all grab a burger and shake at Dick's (a Seattle classic)? I'm not registering, sadly. Darn... Oh well, maybe next time. We just didn't have the money to register, $150 for my family to go. Will you guys, like David and yourself, also be there at the public days, tedbeard? Quote
tedbeard Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 Will you guys, like David and yourself, also be there at the public days, tedbeard? Oh yeah, we'll be around. We will all have brick badges and probably con shirts. I will probably hang around the OpB display to watch for grabby fingers some of the public time but we also have private roundtables/sessions during that time. I will be running a "How to BrickWiki" session at some point (schedules not published yet.) I know what you mean about cost I have to pay for me and my son (plus a ferry and gas from Victoria and the hotel). I probably won't have a lot to spend at the brick bazaar or LEGO store event. Good thing juts hanging out at the event is a hoot. Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted September 21, 2009 Author Posted September 21, 2009 Oh yeah, we'll be around. We will all have brick badges and probably con shirts. I will probably hang around the OpB display to watch for grabby fingers some of the public time but we also have private roundtables/sessions during that time. I will be running a "How to BrickWiki" session at some point (schedules not published yet.) I'll recognize David when I see him, but I might not know you... But I'm sure there will be some sort of recognition as far as brick-badges go. I know what you mean about cost I have to pay for me and my son (plus a ferry and gas from Victoria and the hotel). I probably won't have a lot to spend at the brick bazaar or LEGO store event. Good thing juts hanging out at the event is a hoot. I hope so, because I'm dying to meet so many people! Quote
Ricecracker Posted September 21, 2009 Posted September 21, 2009 ....plus a ferry and gas from Victoria... Just don't be late for the ferry, waiting two more hours when you get there right as it leaves is not fun.... Unfortunately, I cannot make it there. I'm am considering sending a MOC or two of mine with Jenn the Brick Chick, though I doubt it'll happen. I'm sure you'll all have a great time, Dave and Stacy are both great people. Quote
tedbeard Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I'll recognize David when I see him, but I might not know you... I'm sure you'll recognize me: Just don't be late for the ferry, waiting two more hours when you get there right as it leaves is not fun.... Even worse, we are taking the Coho which only goes twice a day from downtown Victoria to Port Angeles. Lucky thing is I live within two blocks of the terminal so I can park the car in line early and then go home and have some breakfast. Quote
Corvus Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Uh oh. Just found out about this. Silly me. I live in Oregon, and although it's only two weeks until the event, I'll see if I can register. One thing that made me pause, however, is what they're requiring for people under 18. Does my parent have to follow me arround the entire time? Also...(opinion only) I only have one 'display-able' MOC that I could bring on short notice- my Mandalorian Basilisk. Is it worth it to bring one dinky little MOC to Brickcon? Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 Uh oh. Just found out about this. Silly me.I live in Oregon, and although it's only two weeks until the event, I'll see if I can register. One thing that made me pause, however, is what they're requiring for people under 18. Does my parent have to follow me arround the entire time? Maybe I'll see you there! And yes, if you're under 18, you'll have to be acocmpanied by an adult. Don't worry, so will I. Also...(opinion only) I only have one 'display-able' MOC that I could bring on short notice- my Mandalorian Basilisk. Is it worth it to bring one dinky little MOC to Brickcon? It would cost $100 for you and an adult to register, so I think it may be easier to just go to the two public days. Quote
tedbeard Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 One thing that made me pause, however, is what they're requiring for people under 18. Does my parent have to follow me arround the entire time? No. My son has gone with me for the last two years and he is almost 12. As long as I was somewhere in the hall nobody gave him any hassle. To be honest I don't think anyone ever even asked him where I was. But then, he is very well behaved and did not touch without asking permission. :) Also...(opinion only) I only have one 'display-able' MOC that I could bring on short notice- my Mandalorian Basilisk. Is it worth it to bring one dinky little MOC to Brickcon? You don't have to bring anything to display if you don't want. A member of my LUG who I share a hotel room with each year, has usually come down by passenger ferry and brought no MOCs at all. This will be our fourth year @ BrickCon and I think he might actually let me bring something down in my van for him this time. As an adult I would say go for the whole con. You might be satisfied with one of the public days but there is so much more to do at BC beyond just looking at fabulous MOCs. Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 I'm sorry, it was late last night when I posted, let me rephrase that: If you only want to go to show off MOCs, then your best bet would be to just go to the public days, but if you want to go for a load of fun and meet lots of new people, then you should go to the Private convention. I'll only be able to say hi and be bustled along. All I'll be able to do is spend money and stare at MOCs for a few seconds. Maybe next time I can do the Private convention. Quote
tedbeard Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 If you only want to go to show off MOCs, then your best bet would be to just go to the public days... I think you meant "see" not "show off" as non-attendees do NOT get to display MOCs. You have to be registered (at least for the day) to add to the displays. Quote
Luke McAwesome Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 I think you meant "see" not "show off" as non-attendees do NOT get to display MOCs. You have to be registered (at least for the day) to add to the displays. I can't seem to explain right today. I meant "if you were going to register just to show one MOC, as your only reason for going, than it's best to go to the Public Convention." Quote
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