BrickFete.comhttp://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/299As many of you know, the LEGO Discovery Centre Toronto (Canada's first) [url=http://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/toronto/]http://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.ca/toronto/[/url] opened this year and is located in Vaughan Mills, about 15-20 minutes (by car) from our Brickfete Event. [url=http://goo.gl/maps/ry0B9]http://goo.gl/maps/ry0B9[/url] Aside from having record beating attendance, it boasts having over three million LEGO bricks and features several interactive play opportunities including hands-on play areas, a "4D"* cinema, master classes from LEGO Model Builders, LEGO rides, special party rooms and MINILAND®, and probably the most interesting to AFOLs the venue’s "miniland exhibit" features recreation of landmarks from the GTA and Ontario. [url=http://www.torontolife.com/galleries/legoland-vaughan-mills-miniland#lego-land-toronto-intro]http://www.torontolife.com/galleries/legoland-vaughan-mills-miniland#lego-land-toronto-intro[/url] However it does not allow adults to visit without children. Since its opening we (Brickfete) has been working with the LEGO Discovery Centre, to make it possible for our attendees to be able to access the display even if they do not have children. Today they sent me an email, agreeing to host an "Adult Only" 6pm-9pm time period on July 10th, the evening before our event. This date was picked to include many of the guests that have travelled so far for our event, without actually interfering with our event. We are letting you know so you can make alternate travel plans if you need to, to include touring the Discovery Centre. I, on behalf of Brickfete, would like to thank the LEGO Discovery Centre for inviting us. Your Brickfete I.D. will give you a $4 discount at the door off the regular price of $19. If you respond to this thread with your name, not nickname (before July 5th) I will let you pick up your ID at 5pm - 6pm on July 10th. Early ID pick up is only for those attending the "Adult Only" night at the LEGO Discovery Centre and only those that respond here. *some geeks may beg to differhttp://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/292For a chance to win 4 tickets for the LEGO EXPO all you have to do is... Follow Brickfete on Twitter - [url=https://twitter.com/brickfete]https://twitter.com/brickfete[/url] or Like Brickfete on Facebook - [url=http://www.facebook.com/brickfete]http://www.facebook.com/brickfete[/url] or Follow Toy Building Zone on Twitter - [url=https://twitter.com/ToyBuildingZone]https://twitter.com/ToyBuildingZone[/url] or Like Toy Building Zone on Facebook - [url=http://www.facebook.com/ToyBuildingZone]http://www.facebook.com/ToyBuildingZone[/url] (Click all four - to quadruple your chances) If you have already "Liked" or "Followed" any of these pages you are already entered. Thank you for your support! There will be a June 1st Draw and a July 1st draw as well.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/282Well it looks like we have 100 days until Brickfete and we are sitting at 85 AFOL. Check to make sure your friends have signed up, if not, its time to remind them! We cant wait to see what you have built. Remember to upload your MOCs to the MOC page *link only shows under your name, when you are signed in. Coordintators, feel free to post about your area, to this forum (Brickfete Discussion) and other places that AFOLs hang out in.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/279Brickfete 2013 theme is Canadian Inventors and Inventions... If you build something in this theme you will be eligible for our "Best in Show" award. Please remember, all MOCS need to be registered on our site, and any of those MOCS that are to be entered in this contest, must have "Canadian Inventor Entry" or "Canadian Invention Entry" in the decription field.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/266Ladies and Gents, we are happy to report, LEGO has just confirmed that not only will Kevin be joining us for a few days, but set designer Pierre Normandin will also be visiting us from Denmark. The Brickfete team is very pleased and excited about this turn of events!http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/264In this thread, you will find all the emails the event has sent out to attendees. If you feel you have missed any, here is your place to catch up on the news...http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/262and now operators are standing by to take your reservations. [url=http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Venue]http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Venue[/url]http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/259We are welcoming everyone back to the Brickfete forum's for the 2013 event. This forum doesnt have many rules, however due to the fact that Brickfete is a family event any comments that are vulgar, malicious or inappropriate will be deleted. Just an fyi, the "Announcement" thread creating ability has been reserved for the Brickfête Team so this is where you will hear (read) all the latest and greatest news. However... the rest of the sections are for your use. Start a new thread anytime! If you have a question for the Team, or about Brickfete in general, feel free to post them in "Brickfete Inquiries". Now, as some of your are new, please introduce yourself, and for some of your that are old... errr I mean a regular, please jump in for roll call.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/255We are in the process of removing lasts years data, and securing this years Vendors and Sponsors. The corner ad will stay empty until Feb 15 when our list is complete... but you can keep an eye on the sponsor and vendor pages as we finalize the lists. This year, even though we are increasing our space, we are decreasing the amount of vendor tables.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/253We are looking for someone to host the Techball game this year, and it needs to be someone that does not already have a roll in volunteering. Please let me know if you are willing to volunteer. The game board is already built and will be provided. Rules are here http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/techball We have played this game each year of Brickfete, and I would love to have it continue, however we need someone to run it. Sign up sheets will be provided, all you need to do is officiate the event, record the results and then update the computer with those results.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/252Its never too early to start to register your MOCS. All of last years displays have been deleted, and we are starting all over again. Any MOC larger than a grey (15") baseplate must be registered.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/247Last year our event had 10,000 square feet (plus the lobby space), which included our seating area. This year, we have 11,500 square feet of dedicated display space, and a separate area (all on the same floor) for our theatre seating (opening ceremonies, auction, etc.) for a total of 15,000 square feet!http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/243Parking this year is not free. The Hilton charges 12 dollars per day, however, if you want, you can purchase reduced parking tickets from us at 5 dollars per day. If you are local and are making a bunch of deliveries of your MOCs or stock, be sure to keep your visit under 30 minutes and parking is free. As well, if you are a guest of the hotel, I believe your room key gets you out of the parking lot for free. So no worries for you!http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/242Please note, we are now open for business, however there are a few things you should be aware of. We will be returning to the Hilton, however our hotel link is not ready, so do not attempt to book your hotel room yet. We will make an announcement once its ready. We will have 14,000 square feet vrs last years 10,000. Vending tables will be reduced and all vendors will be required to be at least a white brick sponsor.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/234While we finalize some details about the venue... I wanted to spread the good news. To "celebrate" the return of the Castle Line... LEGO will be picking a "Best in Castle" MOC at each of the major shows this year, including Brickfete. The winner will win a complete set of the new line... The five sets are 70400 Forest ambush 70401 Horse carriage getaway 70402 Gatehouse raid 70403 Dragon peak 70404 King's castle We are sure that the Castle builder that wins will appreciate these very much and this contest might just spark a new Castle builder or two.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/205The wrap up for 2012 has begun. I still have inventory to take, and we still have boxes to repack... however suggestions and ideas for next year are already pouring in and being looked at. If you have anything you want to share, please send us an email at admin@brickfete.com Also keep in mind, your ideas may be good, but we may not be able to use them all. For example, if we can not afford them, fit them in, or they may not fit with Brickfete's core objectives or values. However, we are listening, and we are working towards providing an event that we can enjoy and be proud of when we share it with other AFOL. Some rules have already changed. For example... we have reduced the number of vending tables for next year. Vending for 2013 will be by invite only, based on the needs of the event. Only sponsors ads will rotate on the top corner of the event. Those ads, instead of being random will be weighted depending on the level of sponsorship.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/17190 Full Registered Attendees plus 40 VIP 130 in total. (Hmmm not bad for year two!) Sounds like a party! Thanks to all the people that got the word out! [b]Please note[/b] - [b]Late Registration is open until June 30th[/b], but anyone using this option will not receive an event bag, nor any of the giveaways and their name will not appear in the printed program. (As well, if you have asked for your information to be hidden on the site, your name will not appear in the printed program.)http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/167[url=http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Schedule]http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Schedule[/url] Schedule is up, it may not remain the same, but its a rough idea of what we will be doing. Many of the events and games have links to their description. So have a look, and let me know if something is missing! Remember, the more things you get involved with, the more fun you will have. As well, there are some fun things on the collaborative page too... [url=http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Collab]http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Collab[/url] Cheers!http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/157Everyone please tell your friends and families, particularly those with children. Brickfete is having a draw June 30th for a family pass (2 adult and 2 children tickets) good for entry on either days of our LEGO Fan Expo public viewing times. (Sat. 10-3 and Sun 10-3). To enter to have a chance to win, add your email to the "Join our mailing list" box on the top right corner just under our sponsors ad. (Can't see the box? Make sure you are not logged in.) Everyone is eligible to win, however, the tickets have no cash value, and there are no refunds or returns. Good Luck!http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/151We just left the venue from doing some pre-event planning... BOY are we excited! The Hilton is offering us an amazing rate... $79 dollars a night for a Hotel in Toronto is unheard of, but you only have a few more weeks to book your room, so dont delay! The Hiltons regular price is $110 and up a night, which is already less expensive than many of the Hotels along Airport Rd. Even the public visitors that are coming from out of town for the public hours can book a room at this great price! [url=http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/Y/YYZHIHH-BRIC12-20120709/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG]http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/Y/YYZHIHH-BRIC12-20120709/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG[/url] [b]The room rate expires in a few weeks, don't miss your chance to book![/b]http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/149This year marks 50 years of LEGO being sold in Canada... and we have 50 days, left until Brickfete... Sooo, if you have join us, but havent registered, today is the day to do it! Aside from seeing all the [b]cool LEGO creations[/b] and meeting all the [b]awesome builders[/b]... attending Brickfete gets you so SO MUCH MORE!! You not only get exclusive rights to LEGO Store Discounts, but you gain access to all our games and activities!!! And boy do we have a full schedule. You can look forward to our Auction, Build Challenges, Brick Trivia, Various Contests (such as Sugar Pie, Pimp My Moose, Custom Fig, Miniland Figure, Cube Dude, Life of George, Speed Build, Speed Sort and Heroes), plus Dirty Brickster and his dirtier little brother, Dirty MOCster. You are invited to play in the "Look What I Made!" Free Build Area or enter (or watch) our Mindstorms & IR/RC Games (such as Fire Fighting, Pit of Despair and Techball). But [b]THAT'S NOT ALL[/b]... we have raffles at both Opening & Closing Ceremony, Presentations, our Keynote Speaker and MOC Photography Opportunities. [b]Plus if you act now![/b] Your very own Brickfete Engraved Brick and other Event bag goodies. Don't delay in booking! [b]Operators are standing by.[/b]http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/143[url=http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Events]http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Events[/url] page is growing! The events are starting to fill out, and as you can see, we have added a new one... "Dirty MOCster". Last year, many people thought that the Auction and Dirty Brickster were two of the most fun events. We are happy to announce, Mr. Magno will be back at it this year... dont miss his antics. And since Dirty Brickster was so fun, we thought we would introduce his little brother, Dirty MOCster. Check out all the details [url=http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Events]http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Events[/url] We are working on the schedule of events this weekend, and hope to have them live very soon.http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/137We have approximately 2 month left! Here are a few important deadlines to keep in mind... ALL AFOL and/or MOC registration will close if we reach capacity, however, we do not anticipate that happening. [b]Regular AFOL Registration[/b] (Which must include payment) will end in one month. (June 15th) [b]Late AFOL Registration[/b] (Which must include payment) will be offered for two additional weeks. Those that choose the option of late registration will not receive an event bag or contents including the Brickfete brick, nor will they be included on the Attendees list for the Event Program as it will already be sent to the printers. [i]Please note, if you choose for your info to be hidden here on the site, you will not be on the Attendees list in the Event Program, either.[/i] [b]MOC Registration[/b] Will close June 30th. The MOC cards are printed before the event and put in your event bag for your use when you arrive. If you dont have your MOC finished, upload a work in progress or a teaser pic. It is important to fill out the description and other details. You can still bring an item if you havent registered it, but registered MOCs get preferred placement, as well as the printed card. [b]Contest Entries Deadlines[/b] All MOCs that qualify for one of our available contests should be placed on the contest table(s) by Friday at 5 pm. If you are entering a contest that takes place during the weekend, (example, Mindstorms, TechBall etc) you should sign yourself up when arrive and certainly by Friday at 5 pm. Sign up sheets will be in the lobby. http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/134This year we will have a limited amount of "one size fits most" aka XL T Shirts available for purchase. The T Shirts will be a light grey colour and will have the following graphic on the screen printed in all four glorious colours on the chest. [img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7178155826_ea8f6a5300_z.jpg[/img] We know these shirts will be of excellent quality because they are being made for us by the good people at Brickshirts.com. Thank you Bob!http://brickfete.com/AFOL/thread/119The rules for four more "mini-contests" have been finalized... [b]Custom Fig Contest[/b] [b]Miniland Contest[/b] [b]Cube Dudes[/b] [b]Life of George[/b] All the links for these contests are on the "Contest" page... [url]http://www.brickfete.com/AFOL/event/Contest[/url] These mini-contests are super fun and super easy. They are designed to only take a few minutes or so to build, (although some could potentially take much longer depending on how involved you are going to get.) These are perfect things to enter if you have to travel by plane, or have a small collection, or are short on time, or just want something fun to do. Please note, that all the mini contest entries should [b]not[/b] be put on our registered MOC pages! This rule is entirely opposite for our big contests, which all should be registered, such at Mindstorms, IR/RC and our... [b]Theme Contest[/b] - Heroes [i]As well, PLEASE NOTE, one of our already existing contest (Pimp my Moose) and Custom Fig allow for all third party customs and complete modification. All other contest to date, do not.[/i]