Hey all!
The arm/shoulder is doing better! I'd like to say thanks for all the well-wishes I have received. I went in for an MRI on on my shoulder this past Friday - the films I saw looked...interesting! Yeah. I have a follow-up appointment next week Tuesday and will find out then if I'm going to have to have surgery or not. I'm thinking I will since my shoulder comes out of joint wayyyy too easily. Thankfully I've never been pulling an order and had that happen, but there's always a first time for everything, right? ;-)
For now I'm able to keep up with orders fine, so no worries there. I pretty much insist that I use my arm the best I can after a dislocation since I don't want it to stiffen up and become even more useless, so no, Tracy isn't a slave driver. :-D
Anytime we feel that there will be a serious delay in order processing we try to let everyone ordering from us or thinking of ordering from us know ASAP so they can make the final decision on where to place their order. Thankfully that isn't the case now and hopefully won't be for awhile. *fingers crossed*
Just wanted to put in a quick update since I've been kinda silent on the blog front lately.
Read Tracy's blog entry below about BrickWorld if you haven't. It's a great event and I'm truely looking forward to going and meeting a bunch of people next month! :-)
-Chris
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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
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
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Update - Chris and the Store
Just a quick update:
Friday afternoon found me taking Chris to the ER for a dislocated shoulder. Chris will be fine, but is in a lot of pain and taking things very slowly. They put her shoulder back into place, but she's slow on pulling orders now. I worked on a lot of orders this weekend in order to try to get us caught up, and Chris INSISTED she do her share as she says, from history, if she doesn't use her shoulder then it will just get worse. (Yes, this has happened many times in the past, and it's happened at least once in the past year, but not an ER visit, thankfully).
Our minimum is set a bit high right now (down to $25 from $50) and will lower itself as we improve on our orders.
In other news - I've been a sorting freak and have managed to sort out 20 new Indiana Jones sets and have another 10 to do. These sets see new figures and some newer colors in parts, as well as brand new parts, so come and check out our newest additions. The other 10 should be done sometime this week (Temple of the Crystal Skull - nice set! Here's the inventory link: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=7627-1 )
I'm also posting a Bionicle set by hand (slow process, but necessary for Bionicle) so you'll see some interesting parts from that. As well, I've just posted a TON OF HAIR and have more hair on the way! I noticed that our hair stock was getting thin and needed a boost (kind of like Rogain?).
Thanks again to everyone reading and all your support!
Best,
Tracy
Friday afternoon found me taking Chris to the ER for a dislocated shoulder. Chris will be fine, but is in a lot of pain and taking things very slowly. They put her shoulder back into place, but she's slow on pulling orders now. I worked on a lot of orders this weekend in order to try to get us caught up, and Chris INSISTED she do her share as she says, from history, if she doesn't use her shoulder then it will just get worse. (Yes, this has happened many times in the past, and it's happened at least once in the past year, but not an ER visit, thankfully).
Our minimum is set a bit high right now (down to $25 from $50) and will lower itself as we improve on our orders.
In other news - I've been a sorting freak and have managed to sort out 20 new Indiana Jones sets and have another 10 to do. These sets see new figures and some newer colors in parts, as well as brand new parts, so come and check out our newest additions. The other 10 should be done sometime this week (Temple of the Crystal Skull - nice set! Here's the inventory link: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=7627-1 )
I'm also posting a Bionicle set by hand (slow process, but necessary for Bionicle) so you'll see some interesting parts from that. As well, I've just posted a TON OF HAIR and have more hair on the way! I noticed that our hair stock was getting thin and needed a boost (kind of like Rogain?).
Thanks again to everyone reading and all your support!
Best,
Tracy
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Backed up!
Orders are backed up since I had a job over the weekend that prevented me from working on things here in Lego Central. Plus we've gotten quite a few larger lot orders that'll take me a bit to fill. If you're waiting on an invoice please be patient. I'm working as fast as my feet and hands will allow. :-)
Thanks!
-Chris
Thanks!
-Chris
Thursday, April 24, 2008
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!))
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!))
Boring is good.
Orders have been moving along nicely lately. Nothing really to report!
I'm making beer brats for a BBQ Tracy and I are having with some friends tonight. They already smell yummy! You can take the girl out of Wisconsin but you...yeah, you know the rest. :-)
Tracy is in the process of sorting out sets so we can get some customers back into the store. Heck, if I was into LEGO like most of the folks here on Bricklink are, I'd be buying from Brick-A-Thon all the time! :-)
Ok, now that I've thoroughly bored everyone...bye!
Chris
I'm making beer brats for a BBQ Tracy and I are having with some friends tonight. They already smell yummy! You can take the girl out of Wisconsin but you...yeah, you know the rest. :-)
Tracy is in the process of sorting out sets so we can get some customers back into the store. Heck, if I was into LEGO like most of the folks here on Bricklink are, I'd be buying from Brick-A-Thon all the time! :-)
Ok, now that I've thoroughly bored everyone...bye!
Chris
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
New Payment Option
Hello to anyone who reads this blog! Revolution Money Exchange is a NEW payment option Brick-A-Thon is taking, and if you haven't done so yet, go sign up and you'll get $25 for your trouble in your account. NO FEES for you sellers out there, and it's easy to use. Several of us on BrickLink have tried it out and are using it now and so far it's great!
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