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Wonderfest 2005 ... Be There FSM.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 8, 2005 3:44 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Aurora-7

Well, considering the sci-fi forum here seems to have the least amount of activity, I think that expresses the general attitude of the readership of FSM. Sci-Fi is just NOT a source of great interest.


Say that to the overr 3000 registered users at Starshipmodeler.com, not to mention culttvman, etc. etc. etc...

Maybe there's a reason sci-fi people don't come here much. What very very little information we get is already months old at other forums. That, and we know when we are "looked down the nose" at.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 8, 2005 3:37 AM
S'ok, Woody... I'll be there next year.

Someday, FSM will see the light.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 30, 2005 2:21 PM
Well, FSM wasn't there, but SSM was. Here is a very nice review:

http://www.starshipmodeler.com/events/wfest2k5.htm
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Posted by Woody on Friday, June 17, 2005 12:37 PM
That was my first Wonderfest and it really was everything they say it is and much more! I'll be going every year from now on.Wink [;)]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:31 PM
Well, Wonderfest was, as usual, the best fun I've had all year. Dropped about $250 in the dealer's room, met friends I haven't seen in, well, a year, and marveled over almost 500 amazing models, each of them would easily pull in 1st places (if not "Best Of") in every IPMS show. All this without FSM. Didn't see them there taking pics, mulling around, networking, etc. nothing. And you know what? I didn't care! It is the show for me every year, as well as hundreds (if not a thousand or two) through the door.

Although I did see a lot of show/advertisement flyers in one hallway by the pool, and by Saturday night they were for the most part gone. FSM had a small table (the only one RIGHT BESIDE THE MODEL DISPLAY ROOM) and there was a big ol' pile when I left on day 3. They either restocked, or word of mouth has spread...
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Posted by philp on Monday, May 23, 2005 11:08 PM
Wish I could go but just too far. You all have fun and someone take some pics, please.
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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, May 23, 2005 6:48 PM
I may make it since I'm a whopping 30 miles away.
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Posted by Griffworks on Saturday, May 21, 2005 9:14 AM
Not to join a lynch mob mentality or anything, but I gave up on FSM for anything SciFi related years ago. They've thrown the SciFi genre the occasional bone, but that's been about it. I realize that we're only a small minority w/in what's a small hobby, but still. No real community feeling from FSM for a long, long time where SF is concerned. The lack of coverage for one fo the premiere Fantasy, Horror & SciFi modeling events of each year pretty much drives that thinking home to me.

I still pick up the occasional issue, but most of what's in the various issues has been rehashed in the past. Unless they're covering new ground, I thumb thru the issue to see if there's anything I can use for construction or finishing - if one isn't sealed up on the shelf.

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

 

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Posted by Woody on Thursday, May 19, 2005 4:50 PM
I'm glad I'm going so I don't have to rely on a mag to report on this high mark in the Sci-Fi modeling world.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:38 AM
Well, about one week to go, and still no word. Looks like FSM will be another no-show.


Pity, seems when you have literally thousands of visitors interested in modeling in Louisville over the weekend, you *might* want to at least make an appearance and advertise. Geez, we're not asking for the cover of an issue... Sad [:(]

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 5, 2005 11:19 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bollod2

One month to go! Any news on the FSM making an appearance at THE LARGEST Sci-fi/figure/horror model contest in the country?


Here's to hoping...


the crickets are deafening.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 7:39 PM
One month to go! Any news on the FSM making an appearance at THE LARGEST Sci-fi/figure/horror model contest in the country?


Here's to hoping...
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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:03 PM
I will probably go this year since I am a whole 40 miles from Louisville and the wife is into sci-fi as well. It should be fun. I was lucky enough to be stationed at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL in 1996 when Star Trek had their first official convention there. It was great not having any travel or lodging expenses.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 3:51 PM
Mr. Usher... any word on FSM being there this year?
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Posted by Woody on Saturday, March 12, 2005 2:50 PM
Hey Blappy! Welcome to FSM.

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by Blappy on Saturday, March 12, 2005 2:08 PM
Geesh. You guys are everywhere.... Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 5, 2005 2:04 PM
It's expensive- I think it's around 45 extra bucks to get in early! Dead [xx(] This year will be my fourth year in a row going, and I'll stand in line at 9am every time. The dealer's aren't going to run out of what you need. Plus the hot dogs and pop are good...
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Posted by Griffworks on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:57 AM
D'Oh! Sorry, hadn't visited in about a month! My bad....

The dealer room doors open up to the general public at 10am, I think it is. However, if you pay the extra cash, you get in two hours earlier than everyone else and there's not nearly the crowd as there is at 10am and after. Don't recall for sure what the exact price is for the Early Bird ticket, but it's worth the extra to me. Should be up on the main WonderFest site, methinks.

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:14 PM
when does the thing open to the general public? i want to make sure i get in early enough to take advantage of all the limited run wonderfest kits. i'm told its a rush to those tables... is that true?
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Posted by Griffworks on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 2:15 AM
I'll be driving up on Thursday and leaving sometime Monday, maybe Tuesday. I've got a friend in Louisville and some friends up in Cincinnati I might visit after WF is over. I'll be rooming with Dave "Blappy" Guertin and have no plans to attend SFU. Prolly do a bit of site-seeing on Friday and see if I can drag Dave along with me. I think it'd be kewel to go to the Louisville Slugger factory/museum. Smile [:)]

The greatest measure of a man is his children and what kind of people they are.

 

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Posted by Woody on Monday, January 10, 2005 10:18 PM
We are getting there on Thur. and leaving Mon.(or Tue. if we decide to go to Six Flags).

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 10, 2005 9:16 PM
I'm leaving Thursday morning and driving back on Monday. I really don't have to worry about the traffic, I only really have to come through one major city on the way, and that has a bypass.

Where you coming from, Ross, maybe we can convoy? LOL
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Posted by rossjr on Monday, January 10, 2005 1:36 PM
I've got my room reserved as well, I plan on teaching at the Sci-Fi U classes before Wonderfest. For those that don't know Sci-Fi U is a pre-Wonderfest event designed to help share some the skills and techniques used in building kits of all genre's. Last year we covered Basic Construction, Weathering, Scratch Building and Electronics. We should be publishing a list of covered topics for this year, check it out on the Wonderfest web site.

I will be leaving on Thursday and returning Sunday after the awards ceremony to miss all the Memorial Day traffic. My offer for the ride still holds....
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Posted by Woody on Friday, January 7, 2005 5:33 PM
I've got my room reserved! Party [party]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 2, 2005 12:48 AM
The website is updated! Looks like a "Time Machine" theme this year. And judging by the patterns I've noticed over the years, all of the silver/gold awards will go to the person who scratchbuilds a 3' time machine... Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by kylwell on Friday, December 17, 2004 9:13 PM
I hate having to wait...sigh...
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 12:29 AM
Another couple of weeks before the website is updated! Can't wait!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 10, 2004 2:54 PM
not yet, but soon. mark your calendars.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 6, 2004 3:13 PM
Is it May yet? Big Smile [:D]
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