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BRICKSPO's 5th year!

Posted by adam dodge on Saturday, July 30, 2016, In : BRICKSPO 
On July 22nd - 24th, SLUG presented it's fifth annual summer LEGO showcase, BRICKSPO.  Being the fifth year of the show, we wanted to make it even bigger and better than we had in the past!  More exhibitors, larger creations, more giveaways, more visitors... and boy did it work!

We had 39 Adult Fans of LEGO showing hundres of their amazing creations to the public!

There were 8 large-scale / collaborative builds including Fancon '16 which included the work of more than a dozen builders!

We gave a...
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SLUG heading to Thunder Creek

Posted by adam dodge on Thursday, March 17, 2016, In : Show Info 
This weekend SLUG will be taking part in the Thunder Creek Model Train Show!

This will be our 6th appearance at the show!

We will be showcasing a number of different theme layouts, including:
- Pirates
- Western
- World War 2
- Arctic
- Moonbase
- many different stand-alone displays!

Saturday and Sunday
9am - 5pm
Western Development Museum admission applies
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Kinette's Craft Show

Posted by adam dodge on Thursday, November 19, 2015, In : Show Info 
This Saturday, SLUG will be taking part in the Kinette's Winter Craft Show in Estevan!

This will be our second appearance at this show, showcasing various winter-themed creations!  The craft show boasts a number of vendors with great homemade crafts that range from knitting and crochet to tin signs and woodworking!

You can see our display from last year's show here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sasklegousersgroup/albums/72157648903568668
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Regina Model Train Show - Cancelled

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, September 14, 2015, In : Show Info 
For the second time in three years, the model train show in Regina has been cancelled.  It was scheduled to take place at the Orr Centre again this year, but due to unknown circumstances it won't be happening.

We have been assured that they are working things out for a larger show next fall.  Here's hoping.
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SLUG 2015

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, February 23, 2015, In : Show Info 
Our show season for 2015 began last weekend at the Saskatoon Model Train Show which saw 5700 people pass through it's doors!  10 members took part in the show where we took home the Best Non-Scale award for the fourth year in a row!

Our next show is in Moose Jaw at the Thunder Creek Model Train Show, March 21-22.  Hope to see you there!
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Moose Jaw Train Show Round up

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, March 24, 2014, In : Show Info 

2014 saw the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group return to the Thunder Creek Model Train Show in Moose Jaw!  We were unable to attend last year due to adverse weather conditions, but were happy to attend this show once more!

The show saw more than 2000 visitors through the door to see the displays, including our 8' x 36' layout, pluse two tables full of LEGO creations!  We received a good response from those who came to see our work, and were awarded the Best Non-Scale award for our efforts!

We're al...
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Saskatoon Train Show round-up

Posted by adam dodge on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, In : Show Info 

This past weekend (Feb 22-23), the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group took part in the 30th annual Prairie Rail Workshop Model Train Show in Saskatoon.  The show was visited by more than 4000 people over the two day event, and our group was voted the Best Non-Scale Award for our 8'x35' layout and added creations.  The 12 members who took part in the show, mark our highest participation at a train show.

We were also fortunate enough to meet up with a couple of people who wished to join our group.  T...
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Brick Wars!

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, February 3, 2014, In : Brick Wars 

This past weekend, members of the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group took part in the making of a brand new television show:
BRICK WARS!
We were approached by Access Communitcations, a local TV station in Regina, to film a competition show about LEGO.  Teams of two would compete against each other by using the same LEGO set to build a new creation in a chosen theme!

Six preliminary rounds were filmed, as well as semi final and final rounds!  We had a lot of fun filming the show, and are very exci...

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2014 SLUG activities

Posted by adam dodge on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, In : LUG news 

With the new year comes a new round of events!  SLUG will be taking part in a number of event all over the province in 2014.  Here's a quick run-down of the opportunities SLUG will be attending:

All Aboard Model Train Show
Saskatoon, Western Development Museum
February 26 - 27

Thunder Creek Model Train Show
Moose Jaw, Western Develpoment Museum
March 22 - 23

Prince Albert Train and Hobby Show
Prince Albert, Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club
May 3 - 4

BRICKSPO
Moose Jaw, Western Development Museum
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Regina Model Train Show

Posted by adam dodge on Saturday, November 2, 2013, In : Show Info 
The Regina Model Train Show starts tomorrow!!!

Held (for this year) at the Saskatchewan Science Centre, the show runs during the operational hours of the centre itself.  Admission to the Science Centre should give you admission to the show!

Due to the limited nature of the space, we will be offereing a 12'x12' layout with train track running through various terrain and themes!  We'll also have a couple other creations on hand that don't quite fit into the layout (scale-wise, not awesome-wise!)....
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BRICKSPO was a SUCCESS!!!

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, July 29, 2013, In : BRICKSPO 

This past weekend was our second annual showcase, BRICKSPO at the Western development Museum in Moose Jaw!  We had a total of 14 builders take part in the show, including two visiting non-members.  Over 350 creations were on display for the over 2400 public visitors!

We ran some events for our attending builders including inaugural 9v Minifig jousting and Wacky Races!  Here is a run-down of our winners:
9v Minifig Jousting - Karen D.
Wacky Racers Best Looks - Chris U.
Wacky Racers Distance - Tren...
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BRICKSPO!

Posted by adam dodge on Thursday, May 23, 2013, In : BRICKSPO 

Our second-annual BRICKSPO is a little over two months away!

This year's show promises to be bigger and better than last year's!  We'll have more attendees at the show with lots of creations to see!  Our builds will span many themes and many scales!

We have a lot of events planned for both attendees and visitors of the show!  There will be opportunities to learn new building techniques and opportunitites to win cool stuff!

Be sure to check out our show page for more details: http://sasklegousers...
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Moose Jaw Train Show vs. Weather

Posted by adam dodge on Saturday, March 23, 2013, In : Show Info 
It is with great disappointment that we've had to pull out of this years Thunder Creek Model Train Show in Moose Jaw.  It is being held this weekend at the Western Development Museum and since we've been attending, has become one of our favourite shows.

Our reasons for not going are due to the weather.  Over the past week the province has been hit with a great deal of snow and wind which has made parts of the trans-Canada highway (the main route from Regina to Moose Jaw) near-impassable.


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Saskatoon Train Show wrap-up

Posted by adam dodge on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : Show Info 
This past weekend, the Saskatchewan Lego Users Group took part in the Prairie Rail Workshop-hosted Saskatoon Model Train Show.  It was held at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon and had a very good turn-out by the public (numbers pending).

Eight of our members took part in the show creating a large 40'x8' train layout, as well as two display tables chalk-full of creations!  We were fortunate enough to earn the Best Non-Scale display award again for our efforts!

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Saskatoon Train Show Building Challenge!!!

Posted by adam dodge on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, In : Building Challenge 
This February S.L.U.G. will be taking part in the Prairie Rail Workshop Model Train Show in Sasaktoon (Feb 23rd - 24th).  A number of our members are taking part in the show this year either through the layout we are preparing, or by bringing various creations for display.

In addition to the display, our members will be taking part in a building challenge!  The public will be able to vote on their favourite creation from the challenge and have a chance to win a copy of the set being used, just...
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End of the year wrap-up

Posted by adam dodge on Sunday, December 30, 2012, In : LUG news 

This past year was a busy one for our LUG!

We welcomed a number of new members this year bringing our group total up to fourteen members!  We did lose one of our members to re-location, but he is still with us in spirit!

We were also fortunate enough to take part in three model train / hobby shows.  We are always pleased to display our creations in whatever venue we can, and are privilaged to partner with other groups such as the Prairie Rail Workshop in Saskatoon, Thunder Creek Model Railroad ...


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Upcoming SLUG events

Posted by adam dodge on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, In : Misc. 
Since the cancellation of the Regina Model Train Show this fall, it has been a bit of a continuing 'slow news day' for us as a group.  However, we are looking forward to a number of things we have planned in the next few months!  Here is a quick run-down of some of our upcoming events and programs for the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013!

Our next meeting!  This will be taking place mid-December in Meacham this year!  Our bi-monthly meetings are a chance to catch-up with one another, talk...
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Regina Show: Cancelled

Posted by adam dodge on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, In : Show Info 
Due to events out of our control, the Regina Model Train Show has been cancelled for this year.

The reasons for this have not been explained to us fully at this time.  The group that organizes the show, the Regina Model Railroaders, hope to have things in place for a show next year.  A new venue has been suggested for next year's show.

We are disappointed that we will be unable to showcase our work in Regina this fall.  Our next scheduled show is not until February 2013 in Saskatoon, but hopefu...
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BRICKSPO was a HIT!!!

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, July 30, 2012, In : Show Info 
This past weekend was BRICKSPO, our first solo showcase!

We had twelve builder's invovled in this year's show and over 270 creations!  It's difficult to say for sure, but hundreds of thousands of bricks were on display for everyone to see.

We weren't too sure how many people would come out to see us, frankly, we would've been pleased with a turnout of family and friends.  After the two day event, the Western Development Museum let us know that 1,435 people came through the door!

As well, we were...
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Prince Albert Show this weekend!

Posted by adam dodge on Thursday, May 3, 2012, In : Show Info 
This weekend, SLUG will be taking part in the Prince Albert Train and Hobby Show!  This is the show's second year, and our second year at it!

With this show being a "train AND hobby" show, we are able to further break away from a single, large, train-based layout and showcase more of our individual creations!  We will still have a couple of train loops represented of course, but there will be three other tables FULL of creations by our AFOL's!

Ley, Nathan, Adam and Ray J. will be representing t...
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Moose Jaw Train Show round up

Posted by adam dodge on Friday, March 30, 2012, In : Show Info 

This past weekend (March 24th - 25th) SLUG took part in the THUNDER CREEK Model Train Show at the Western Development Museum in Moose Jaw.  Our display contained over 90' of train track and many different themes.  Seven of our members took part in this show, creating various aspects to the layout:

- Ray M.'s alien holiday grew with the addition of new ships ADU soldier craziness.
- Nathan and Ley brought their EPIC Area 51 layout with some new additions.
- Scott added to his city-square with...


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Moose Jaw Show - THIS WEEKEND!!!

Posted by adam dodge on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, In : Show Info 
Whoa!  Deja vu!

This weekend (March 24th - 251th) is our second show of the year, not to mention our second in two weeks!!!

We have a 44 foot linear display planned for this show!  Seven AFOL's built creations for this show and we're happy to show them off!  It should be pretty awesome!  Many different styles and themes will be represented, so there will be something for everyone to see!

We are happy to return to the Thunder Creek Model Train Show (our thrid time) which is hosted by the Western ...
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T-minus 1 month!

Posted by adam dodge on Monday, February 13, 2012, In : Show Info 
We are but ONE MONTH away from our first of 3 springtime shows!

Our Saskatoon show is first up on March 10th - 11th!  This will be our first official attendance as a group at the show!  This event will showcase the work of no less than 8 of our members!  We will have a large train layout, as well as a fairly substantial table full of other large or small creations!

Our next show follows two weeks later in Moose Jaw, March 24th - 25th.  7 builders will add their work during this show in a very l...
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Regina Train Show - reaction

Posted by adam dodge on Friday, October 28, 2011, In : Media Relations 

A big thank you to James Brotheridge of the Prairie Dog for putting some the shots from our Regina show up on the 'Prairie Dog Blog'.  They seem to have gotten a pretty good reaction! 

Any news is good news!  Check out the post at http://www.prairiedogmag.com/?p=32282

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