Michigan LEGO® Users Group http://www.michlug.org Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:09:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 42nd Annual Train Show and Sale – Saline – Feb 18-19 http://www.michlug.org/events/42nd-annual-train-show-201/ http://www.michlug.org/events/42nd-annual-train-show-201/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:46:26 +0000 administrator http://www.michlug.org/?p=1191 MichLTC displayed a town/train layout at the 42nd Annual Train Show and Sale in Saline, MI on February 18th & 19th.

Show website

]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/42nd-annual-train-show-201/feed/ 0 Traverse City History Museum – Feb 29th – June 1st http://www.michlug.org/events/traverse-city-history-museum-2012/ http://www.michlug.org/events/traverse-city-history-museum-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:12 +0000 administrator http://www.michlug.org/?p=1176 MichLUG members will display a town/train layout and a Star Wars collection at the Traverse City History Museum from Feb 29th to June 1st.

The museum is open: 10-4 Wed-Sat (or by appointment), admission is $5 for adults and $3 for those between 5-17.

Address: 322 Sixth St, Traverse City, MI 49684

]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/traverse-city-history-museum-2012/feed/ 0 Brick Bash – March 24th, 2012 – Ann Arbor http://www.michlug.org/events/brick-bash-2012/ http://www.michlug.org/events/brick-bash-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:41:21 +0000 administrator http://www.michlug.org/?p=1140 MichLUG members will display various creations and perhaps a layout at Brick Bash again this year. Brick Bash is a free, annual LEGO building party for all ages. There are amazing models built by LEGO hobbyists from around the country, tables full of LEGO products for you to play with, free robotics lessons, and lots more. This spring-time event is free, family-friendly, and made for all ages.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 11am to 6pm

Address: Morris Lawrence Building on the campus of Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/brick-bash-2012/feed/ 0 Toledo Train Show – Sunday, March 11th, 2012 http://www.michlug.org/events/toledo-train-show-2012/ http://www.michlug.org/events/toledo-train-show-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:51:23 +0000 administrator http://www.michlug.org/?p=1173  
 

Description: MichLTC will a display a town/train layout Toledo Train Show.
Dates: Sunday,March 11th, 2011: 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Address: 4880 Heatherdowns
Toledo OH 43614
Blurb: This first-class show features many fascinating layouts and exhibits from area stores and clubs. Nostalgic old-time toys in operation – all under one roof! Over 250 dealers varying in expertise in trains and toys from all eras: plastic, tin, die-cast and much more! Free appraisals and repair advice on site will be offered as well as original parts for sale. Need extra cash? Buyers will be on site and may be interested in your old collectable toys and trains. Free rides for littles ones 5 years and younger on “Thomas” riding train. This must-see “Family Fun Day For All” will be here just for one day on Sunday, March 13th from 11am – 4pm. Easy to locate at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. in South Toledo, with plenty of free parking. Admission is $6 each for all adults and those over 12 years of age. Children 12 and under are admitted FREE with one paid adult admission. Visit our website at: toymasters.org for more information. See you at the show!
]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/toledo-train-show-2012/feed/ 0 Brickworld Indy – March 10th-11th, 2012 http://www.michlug.org/events/brickworld-indy-2012/ http://www.michlug.org/events/brickworld-indy-2012/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:16:05 +0000 administrator http://www.michlug.org/?p=1160 MichLTC will display a 10.5′ x 16′ town/train layout.

March 10 & 11, 2012
Doors open at 10 AM
Hours are Saturday 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Daily admission: $6 for kids, $9 for adults

BrickWorld Indy

]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/brickworld-indy-2012/feed/ 0 Ye Old Toy and Train Show – Jan 29th http://www.michlug.org/events/redford-train-show-jan-29th/ http://www.michlug.org/events/redford-train-show-jan-29th/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:48:11 +0000 administrator http://www.michlug.org/?p=1134 MichLTC to display at the Redford Train Show at Saint Robert Bellarmine School.

Sunday, January 29th
27201 West Chicago St,
Redford, MI 48239
11:00am-3:30pm
$3 per person, $6 for family.

Videos by Tom Morse:

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Adults: $5.00
Seniors (60 & older): $3.00
Students (K-12): $3.00 Dates: Dec 17th 1pm-4pm Address: 1005 Van Hoosen Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48306 ]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/rochester-hills-museum-at-van-hoosen-farm-december-17th/feed/ 0 Detroit Symphony Orchestra http://www.michlug.org/events/detroit-symphony-orchestra/ http://www.michlug.org/events/detroit-symphony-orchestra/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:01:11 +0000 Jason http://www.michlug.org/?p=1076 Description: MichLUG displayed a city/train layout with Detroit buildings at the DSO in Detroit, MI. Tickets for the DSO are $19 and up. Dates: Dec 8th 7:30pm Four seasons
Dec 10th 3:00pm Handel’s Messiah, 8pm The Four Seasons
Dec 11th 3:00pm Handel’s Messiah
Dec 16th 10:45 am Home for the Holidays
Dec 17th 3:00pm and 8:00pm Home for the Holidays
Dec 18th 3:00pm Home for the Holidays Address: 3711 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201 Website: http://www.detroitsymphony.com/ ]]> http://www.michlug.org/events/detroit-symphony-orchestra/feed/ 0 Club Meeting, January 14th, 2012 – Livonia http://www.michlug.org/events/january-meeting-2012-livonia/ http://www.michlug.org/events/january-meeting-2012-livonia/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:09:21 +0000 Jason http://www.michlug.org/?p=1064  

Description: MichLUG/LTC members and guests will gather at Carl Sandburg Library to talk LEGO, show off MOCS, and plan for future events and shows.
Date: Saturday, Janurary 14th 11am-3pm
Address: Carl Sandburg Library
30100 W. Seven Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
248-893-4010

Video by Tom Morse:

Members in attendance and MOCs:

Mike Chappa

Series 6 Minifigs

Jim Garrett

None

Steve Grant

None

Ken Koleda

None

Greg Kramer

None

David Laswell (Purple Dave)

2 custom cars + one stock set that one was modeled after

Chris Leach

None

Sandy Leach

Friends sets

Li Li

Minfig scale (fire and Ice) Lava scene and Pokemon

Tom Morse

Entire Dino collection, plus 2 angry bird MOCs by his son.

Al Osapalas

None

Alex Osalaps

Castle, and small ‘castle theme’ Inn

Steve Ringe

None

John Sangala

None

Carson Sangala

Mini Spaceship, and legoville scale Micky Mouse MOC

Scot Thompson

4×6 snow field,

Elevated ‘flex track’ Train track system (bridged across the snow field.

2×4 Modular mountain composed of 16×32 and 16×16 stud base plates, each built up 26 bricks tall

Peter Guenther

Castle building.

Old Business:

Past Shows (since novemeber Meeting)

  • Festival of Trees

  • The Henery Ford

  • Rails on Wheels -Saline fairgrounds

  • Detroit Symphony Orchestra – Holiday Pops concert

New Business:

Up coming Shows/Meetings:

  • St Roberts 25th annual Ole Toys and Train Show (Jan30th) – contact Chris Leach for more information

  • Traverse City History Museum Feb 25th(setup) – June 2nd (teardown) – contact Scot Thompson for further details.

  • 41st Annual train show and sale – MichLUG not requested this year, some interest present, (watch forum for further details) (Febuary 19th)

  • 2nd Meeting March 10th location TBD

  • Toledo Train Show (March 11th)

  • Official invite for MichLUG to Brickworld INDY March10th and 11th

  • BrickBash (March 24th) Ann Arbor

  • Southfield’s EGGS’straganza (unconfirmed dates TBA)

Other BIG upcoming shows to plan for:

  • NRMA 2012 grand rapids (July 29th – August 4th ) Contact Larry P for more information.

  • LEGO KidsFest October 12-14th Novi Michigan

  • LEGO Architecture @ The Henry Ford with Adam Reed Tucker Nov 4th-(end date undermined)

 Election of Officers:

  • no further nominations for EC officers were made when motion was put forth.

  • The following offices were filled per nomination without requiring a vote

  • Secretary – Sharon Vance

  • Treasurer – Chris Leach

  • President – Scot Thompson

  • Vote for Vise President resulted in 6.5 votes for Tom Morse, and 9.5 votes for David Laswell (purple Dave)

  • New Vise President – Purple Dave!!!!

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November 27th

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, 10am-4pm.

Admission is $3.00 per person for those aged 12 or older. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

10 x 12 layout

http://railsonwheels.com/graphics/RoW2011ShowFlyer.pdf
Rails on Wheels’ Southeast Michigan Train Show and Sale, Washtenaw Farm

Video & Pictures by Tom Morse:

Photo Album (link coming soon):

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