AFOLCON & The LEGOShow

[Sam42]

I'm signed up as an exhibitor and attendee!

[Bricksan]

I'm taking the family to the Lego Show :)

[Alasdair Ryan]

The event is nearly upon us and i just wondered in regards to hearing if my 'tickets' or confirmation that i have booked to display was successful was in the post?It would be good to know,or do we just turn up on the morning?

Will it mater if i come slightly later on the Saturday hopefully around 11 0'clock?

[Dfenz]

The event is nearly upon us and i just wondered in regards to hearing if my 'tickets' or confirmation that i have booked to display was successful was in the post?It would be good to know,or do we just turn up on the morning?

Will it mater if i come slightly later on the Saturday hopefully around 11 0'clock?

The organisers will no doubt let you know what's happening and I'm pretty sure they'll want to confirm all displays well before people travel to the show.

More exhibitor info is available here http://www.afolcon.com/afolcon/info . One of the rules states that set-up MUST be ready by 9.30 on the Saturday (their emphasis not mine). I can only assume the organisers wouldn't want people setting up stuff while the paying public are wandering around. Its a bit unfair on the early arrivals.

[Alasdair Ryan]

OK thats fine,it looks like we are going to have to leave another day early.

Another thing with regards to power funtions,are we able to use them as two people on the same setting will get 'interference'.

Edited April 3, 2012 by Alasdair Ryan

[Warren]

All the exhibitors will be getting an email from me shortly to confirm their exhibits. It's next on my very very long to-do list! But yes, the displays need to be setup before the public arrives and taken down after they leave. Imagine how you'd feel if you had paid money to come to the show and it wasn't ready!

Regarding PF remotes, that's always a potential problem at every show I've ever been to - but not one that usually causes any real problems. PF remotes aren't that powerful...!

[Alasdair Ryan]

Ok thanks good i look forward to getting a email soon.

[eiker86]

One week 2 and a half days until AFOLCON!

I am arriving 2th of May around 12-13-ish.

[ibecks]

I missed the deadline for AFOLCON, but I'll be at the show. Looking forward to seeing everyone's creations again.

[Sam42]

Is anyone driving over to afolcon from the Bury area on Thursday morning with room for a passenger with a 65l burgen full of technic models? I'd be willing to put to petrol money and if you pick me up I'll even sort you out with a lovely mug of fresh coffee..

I can make it over on the bus and metrolink but it'll be fun at rush hour with a massive backpack so I thought i'd throw an appeal out on here!....

Pm me on here if you can hook a brother up!

Edited April 30, 2012 by Sam42

[cavegod]

Is anyone driving over to afolcon from the Bury area on Thursday morning with room for a passenger with a 65l burgen full of technic models? I'd be willing to put to petrol money and if you pick me up I'll even sort you out with a lovely mug of fresh coffee..

I can make it over on the bus and metrolink but it'll be fun at rush hour with a massive backpack so I thought i'd throw an appeal out on here!....

Pm me on here if you can hook a brother up!

You have a PM

[LauraC]

Missed the deadline for AFOLCON as only just heard about the event (that'll teach me for not reading the events forum!!), but shall be coming along on the Saturday with my partner! Are there any meet ups for fans who are attending the show but aren't part of AFOLCON? I'm very much a lego newbie and want to start building my own models and would love to chat with fellow fans and get some advice! :D

Thanks,

Laura

[Dfenz]

Missed the deadline for AFOLCON as only just heard about the event (that'll teach me for not reading the events forum!!), but shall be coming along on the Saturday with my partner! Are there any meet ups for fans who are attending the show but aren't part of AFOLCON? I'm very much a lego newbie and want to start building my own models and would love to chat with fellow fans and get some advice! :D

Thanks,

Laura

There is a session in the evening for AFOLs that are not attending AFOLCON. This is on the AFOLCON site for Saturday evening after doors close to the public.

"AFOLCON Special Session (located in The LEGO Show cinema)

Open to all AFOLCON attendees, The LEGO Show exhibitors AND any other AFOL visiting the show, this is the time to get to know other AFOLs. We'll be inviting any AFOLs that we find during the day to hang back and meet us, LEGO and you!

Signe Lonholdt will be giving us the inside information on "ReBrick revealed"

I've no idea how the organisers will spot the AFOLs from members of the public. I'd imagine having a bunch of kids in tow would be a no no.

[LauraC]

Thank you, sounds like great fun, will definitely come along!! :D

[cavegod]

We shall give people vouchers I think inviting them back after hours. You shall only need to ask.

[LauraC]

We shall give people vouchers I think inviting them back after hours. You shall only need to ask.

Thanks! Who should I ask? Just any member of staff?

Not long to wait now, yay!

[spzero]

Aww if only I didnt have 3 kids in tow I would have come for the after hours do, me and the mrs have our two kids and my sisters lil boy comming, but I might treat my self to the new R2-D2 set :P

[cavegod]

Aww if only I didnt have 3 kids in tow I would have come for the after hours do, me and the mrs have our two kids and my sisters lil boy comming, but I might treat my self to the new R2-D2 set :P

If there's any left! I only saw 1 pallet full!

[spzero]

Nooo i wanted one

[eiker86]

Pictures from me u

My flickr

[ibecks]

:( I was going on Saturday but now going on Sunday instead. I'd love to come and hang out with the AFOLs as I missed the AFOLCON deadline.

"AFOLCON Special Session (located in The LEGO Show cinema)

Open to all AFOLCON attendees, The LEGO Show exhibitors AND any other AFOL visiting the show, this is the time to get to know other AFOLs. We'll be inviting any AFOLs that we find during the day to hang back and meet us, LEGO and you!

Signe Lonholdt will be giving us the inside information on "ReBrick revealed"

[gifinim]

Fantastic day at the Lego Show. Saw some really cool displays and met some fantastic people. I want to go back!

Pics here

[spzero]

Had a great time today really impressive some of the stuff could have stayed longer but kids were very tired, all my lego money was spent at M&S by the wife on a new outfit :( but got a friends set for my lil girl and my nephew got a city boat as he wanted the shark in it thanks to all there and heres some pics on flickr,

Edited May 5, 2012 by spzero

[Ash]

I had a good time too. Lot's of great displays... my favourite was the big Modulars plus Superheroes... I couldn't see a name on it. Anyone know if they are a Eurobricks poster? Managed to have a few words with Mark Stafford, all his stuff was just amazing. Was really impressed by the Mindstorms stuff. Nothing I've ever paid any attention before, but it was pretty damn cool.

Saw a few Mods I recognised from here. A lot of them look so much more impressive up close.

Great venue, really well organised.... and I will be back tomorrow, but with a 4 year old who is a bit young for most of it and is likely to be overwhelmed by the crowd and not that interested in displays he can't touch and/or take apart (his favourite Lego thing is a brick seperator).

Pics here

Hah, I got a few pics of that classic space set as well. Almost bought a nostalgic tear to my eye.

Edited May 5, 2012 by Ash

[Bricksan]

I loved it met loads of awesome people, my images are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/65553751@N03/sets/72157629973796181/ . I will be doing a full report on my site later and also their will be video footage soon as well.