Great Western Brick Show (STEAM) 2015

Shib

Not long until this years STEAM so thought I'd start a thread for it. It's one I'm quite fond of, was my first real AFOL event, first place I helped out with Fairy Bricks and is my most local show. Who is going/exhibiting/selling etc?

I will once again be in attendance, helping out with Fairy Bricks, and thoroughly looking forward to it. @kioko21 (aka the wife) had so much fun at Bricktastic she's going to be helping out too.

Those who followed the Bricktastic thread might recall I did some classic space vehicle stickers which I gave out to a few people, though not a huge amount of people came and asked for them those that did seemed really pleased with them so think I might do something similar - probably a different logo though.

Huw

I'll be there exhibiting, the same train layout I took to Bricktastic.

TheBrickLadd

I'll be there selling @Shib, this is my local event and I'm looking forward to it! :D

My Sticker is on the back of my car and people have asked me about it so thank you very much for it! If you have a spare one I know someone else who would love one!

Shib

@TheBrickLadd - I won't have the same Classic Space ones (maybe in a different colour for a future event) but I have got an idea of what logo I might do for the next one...if I have the time (and appropriate colour offcuts to work from) I might actually do two.

LostInTranslation

I love my stickers too!

I will be exhibiting at Steam, any Bricksetters visiting do come and say hello! 

drdavewatford

Looks like I missed out on some cool stickers last year - glad you're planning a repeat this time round!

I think there'll be a healthy Brickset contingent at STEAM.

:-)

Paperballpark

I'll be there displaying my train station for the first time. It's completely different to the one I displayed at Bricktastic, and somewhat larger too...

MrGudz

I'll be there as well. Even better that it's a stones throw away from where I live.

Going to help out on the Friday eve and Saturday and then take the daughter to the show on the Sunday. She can't wait!!

rdflego

This will be my first attendance at this show. Will have to keep an eye out for all of you displaying and say hi

Huw

Shall we do name badges again?

MrGudz

Sounds like a plan.

SirKevbags

Paperballpark said:

I'll be there displaying my train station for the first time. It's completely different to the one I displayed at Bricktastic, and somewhat larger too...

Typical........ Saving bigger things for down south. I expect more from a Northern Bricker ;-)

drdavewatford

SirKevbags said:

Paperballpark said:

I'll be there displaying my train station for the first time. It's completely different to the one I displayed at Bricktastic, and somewhat larger too...

Typical........ Saving bigger things for down south. I expect more from a Northern Bricker ;-)

You coming down to Swindon, Kev?

Shib

Huw said:

Shall we do name badges again?

Always good to know who's who :-)

paul_merton

I'll be going, and maybe I'll try and be brave enough to say hello to more people with Brickset badges this time :)

Captain_Eyebrow

I'll be there again but on the Sunday for the first time, Saturday is my daughters first set of swimming lessons and as a new proud Dad I'm in the pool with her!

the name badges are always great @Huw

Shib

@paul_merton - definitely introduce yourself...you post a lot of good deals so I'd definitely like to say thanks in person

Rails

Is there much difference between the two days? If I attend it would only be for one of them.

TechnicNick

I'll be displaying something I really hope will be finished in time! See you there @Shib

bricktuary

I'll be there, kids in tow, wife safely left at home, and a blood pact in place not to disclose how much we spend. 

Paperballpark

SirKevbags said:

Paperballpark said:

I'll be there displaying my train station for the first time. It's completely different to the one I displayed at Bricktastic, and somewhat larger too...

Typical........ Saving bigger things for down south. I expect more from a Northern Bricker ;-)

Pah! It isn't actually finished yet, although it's getting there. I also didn't have a lot of the pieces in time for Bricktastic, otherwise it would have been there... ;)

Next year... next year...

Paperballpark

Rails said:

Is there much difference between the two days? If I attend it would only be for one of them.

Nah, unless you want to watch the presentations and talks, some of which may not be on both days. Other than that, it's just the progress of the mosaic which will be different.

Shib

Rails said:

Is there much difference between the two days? If I attend it would only be for one of them.

Generally speaking (and this is a broad generalisation for almost all these sorts of events) all days are the same in terms of content - those that have talks etc might have a slight difference each day but you are unlikely to miss anything by choosing one particular day.

I can't remember what the numbers were like each day, but having worked for a tourist attraction in the past I'd generally say Sundays tend to be a little quieter - people spend more time visiting family and (older folks in particular) tend to assume everything will be closed on Sunday. This can be changed a lot by the weather forecast (moreso by the forecast than the actual weather) as a lot of people will make their plans and stick to them regardless.

SirKevbags

Some exhibitors might not be quite so bright eyed and bushy tailed on Sunday morning, all that hard work from the Saturday takes its toll. They tend to pick up around 11ish. 

BooTheMightyHamster

:o(
Will be away.  After having such a good time at Bricktastic, I was looking forward to another Lego show.
Ah, well - next year.

MrGudz

Sunday last year was heaving!

Shib

Did say I don't remember specifics for each day last year ;-) I do remember that both days were busy but can't remember if one was particularly busier than the other.

Legopants

Won't be able to make STEAM this year - blew my budget on Billund. Will however be visiting Brick in December, so I look forward to seeing some of you there :-) 

bricktuary

By Sunday all the good stuff in the shops will have gone.... 

MinifigsMe

We'll be there! One of my fave shows, and think this will be my 5th year. We'll be on the yellow table with a legion of minifigs and brickfigs. We're working on some new stuff, so come by and say hi :)

ryan498

I'll be there visiting. This will be my first lego event,  really looking forward to it! 

CapnRex101

I will be there too. My fifth year attending but my first year of being there for the entire weekend!

alexwil

I'll be there - 3rd or is it 4th year in a row for me. Not sure how many family members will be tagging along (secret afols I think!) At least 1 maybe 5! 

minifignick

I'll be there early doors Saturday Just saving some pennies as those pesky @MinifigsMe and a few others always "force!" me to buy things ! Looking forward to chatting to you all and meeting some new faces.

minifignick

Huw said:

Shall we do name badges again?

  Yes Please Huw :)

rdflego

Right; hotel booked, rail tickets booked. See you all on the Saturday :D

kempo81

i'll be there :)

Huw

If you'd like a name badge for the event to enable other Bricksetters to recognise you, please complete the following form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZSjaF4e8eHa0ZhX1Q5NvY9F0eB4y_xj0R0nZERT95U8/viewform?usp=send_form

Ayliffe

Just gone and booked all the nessesary tickets and such for the Saturday - I'll see y'all there! :D

Ian_S

I'm not sure if I've really "earned" a Brickset badge yet, so I think I'll be attending Saturday incognito.

Legoboy

With an avatar like that, you've earnt one.  :)

messy

I'm planning on being at STEAM on the Sunday, quite how well I'll feel is questionable as its my brothers stag do the day before :-)

For anyone that hasn't been and is thinking of going, this is an excellent day out, the standard of the displays is simply amazing and everyone involved is really friendly, hope to see you all there.

Matthew

^ Sounds like your username may be fairly accurate!

I'll be there on Saturday for the first time ever - looking forward to meeting some of you.

Lego_Star

Really looking forward to this, going on Saturday for definite, and Sunday is still a possibility too. :o)

LostInTranslation

For anyone going to Steam this weekend who thinks they might also manage a bit of shopping at the Designer outlet mall across the road, check out the mall's website and sign up for their Privilege Club as there is a special shopping 'event' this weekend and you'll get some additional discounts. I think I'm most interested in 20% off at Ed's Diner but 10% off everything at M&S is good too. Plus many more!

TheBrickLadd

Good tip @LostInTranslation :)

LostInTranslation

I was just checking the site to see if I'd remembered correctly that there was a Wagamama there (colleague went to one last night and reminded me how long it is since I last had katsu curry!) and saw the other promotion :-) 

Huw

Good news and bad on the Brickset badges...

The good news is that @MinifigsMe is printing some red 1x8s for us with your forum name and Brickset logo on them!

The bad news is that I'll have them at my display so you'll have to come and say hello to get one :-)

I have some self-adhesive pin badges but they are a bit rubbish: they'll hold a single brick but once you start stacking them the adhesive fails. Hopefully they'll do!

We might also do the usual paper ones if there's time.

The list of names has been sent to Caroline so, sorry, it's too late now if you haven't already applied for one.

Shib

Wow, that's great @Huw

MrGudz

LostInTranslation said:

For anyone going to Steam this weekend who thinks they might also manage a bit of shopping at the Designer outlet mall across the road, check out the mall's website and sign up for their Privilege Club as there is a special shopping 'event' this weekend and you'll get some additional discounts. I think I'm most interested in 20% off at Ed's Diner but 10% off everything at M&S is good too. Plus many more!

While in the Outlet, don't forget to check out the Lego shoe and handbag. I think there may be one or two more in there if my memory serves me right.

ryan498

Sounds great, not many days to wait!