Getting Ready For BrickWorld!

If you don't know what BrickWorld is and you like LEGO, well, you should: http://www.brickworld.us/

We went to Wheeling, Illinois for the first annual BrickWorld Event last year (they've got them planned through 2010 right now). I like to dub these events a "BrickVention": A convention of other Lego fans converging in one spot for 2-4 days, showing off all the great things they created. What better for the Legoholic? Oh, being able to purchase more product via the Lego store(s) in the area while being amongst kindred souls. In the Chicagoland area there are THREE Lego stores and all registered attendees are invited to a discount night at one of them (of which we are informed of at the convention).

Chris and I arrive very late Wednesday night, June 18th, just in time for some of the excellent classes they have scheduled for Thursday, as seen here: http://www.brickworld.us/?m=events&date=2008-06-19 and yes, folks, ONLY registered attendees can partake. Registering for $50 gains you access to all events Thursday-Sunday, and it's well worth it. Take a gander at all the things planned on the site.

BrickWorld, as with any BrickVention, just wouldn't be the same if it weren't for the ability to let the rest of the world inside our not-so-little hobby. On Saturday and Sunday the world can gain attendance for a small fee of $12 (down to $8 for 10 and under) and see what it is that we all love and work towards.

Last year they had a huge attendance (I don't recall the actual numbers, but remember being impressed) and pulled in a lot of people who really enjoy Lego as a hobby, young and old, to come and sample a world through the builders eyes. If you're curious, you can see some really amazing pictures on the BrickWorld site via Flickr.com (here's a link to a pic I took: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bricktracy/940427899/ one of my faves, also below).


The talent that goes into some of these projects is just mind boggling.

This year, we're told they've got a whole conference room devoted to train layouts, which will be amazing. The above, that's a train layout. Seriously.

If you're headed to BrickWorld and would like to meet the gals of Brick-A-Thon, please let us know, as we'd love to meet you too!

Tracy

1,000,000 Order on BrickLink Coming Up!

Brickathon, Inc. (Brick-A-Thon) sells on BrickLink, a great site of ALL LEGO - tons of buyers and sellers - if you've happened across this blog and you're not familiar with this site, run now to check it out!

That being said, order 1,000,000 is upcoming on BrickLink and a LOT of fellow stores are participating in giveaways for certain order #'s related to this. We are too:

http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=273256

That's the thread with all the stores thus far, and what we're offering is:

Order 1000000 gets $25 off their order PLUS a batch of new parts PLUS free shipping PLUS a 15% off coupon good on your next order.

Order 999999 and order 1000001 get 15% off their order total, first batch ofcourse.

Hope that some of you stop on in!
(*OFFER ENDED, watch for next sale/reader discount!)

Tracy ((if you read Chris's post today, you'll know I'm looking forward to BeerBrats!))

Got Original Brown? WE DO!

It's been awhile since we've updated - we've been very busy with many things, specifically finalizing books for Uncle Sam. Never a fun chore, but something that must be done.

In new news, we're open for orders, the minimum is back to $5.00, things are running very smoothly and we miss your orders!

(SALE HAS SINCE ENDED - NO LONGER APPLIES) SALE: If you stop in and decide you just can't live without many of our amazing items let us know in the comments of your order and we'll give you a "Blog Reader Discount" (just mention the blog). WHAT is the discount you ask? Well, if you order up to $100 you'll get 5% off your order total, and if you order $100-$500 you'll get 10% off your order total (both of these include sets, so if you want an expensive set this is a good deal!). Want to place an order OVER $500 and make our day? We'll give you 15% up to $750 and 20% off on orders of $1,000 (DOES NOT INCLUDE SETS, SORRY)! Seriously! Yes, we would like some new orders so come and buy!

We DO have lot considerations (extra charges), but that only affects you if your order is not equal to 1 lot per $1 or more (i.e. - order 50 lots, your order needs to be $50 or over).

Any questions? Let us know!

Now...

BROWN : We've just added a TON of new original brown parts. Come see what we've got - these are all NEW. I should also be uploading more parts from sets and minifigs coming shortly. I'm hoping things get a bit calmer now that tax season is almost over (for the bookkeeping end of things).

BRICKWORLD: Going to BrickWorld in the Chicago-land area in June? (www.brickworld.us) If so, and you'd like to meet the Brick-A-Thon team, let us know, as we'd LOVE to meet some of our customers and associates! We'll be coming in for the full Thursday-Saturday and leaving on Sunday afternoon.

OREGON in JULY: We'll be in Portland, Oregon in July during the 2nd half of the month (for a little over a week) and would love to meet you there! Our schedule will be a bit hectic, but if you're in the area and would like to meet us please let us know.

Now, with all that said, come by and place an order with us at Brick-A-Thon! (www.brickathon.com)

Tracy