[Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend

[Alex Duffield]

Many of them I worked on at the hackspace, mostly my bigger one but that
seemed more dicy

On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:30 Sophia Komninou, <sophia.komninou at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Tbh I really don't feel comfortable to display props like that on a stall
> that represents the hackspace.
> I am not sure about everyone else's opinion but it just doesn't sit right
> with me.
>
> Sophia
>
> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:32 Alex Duffield, <alexmduffield at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thoughts on this? It's not foam but it's not really realistic...
>>
>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 17:17 Finlay Russell, <finlay3110 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> *Weapon Props*
>>>
>>> With the exception of items mentioned in the Banned Items list, weapon
>>> props are permitted. All Weapon Props should either be;
>>>
>>>    - Foam weapons built round a core such as those used for live action
>>>    roleplaying, or;
>>>    - Unrealistic and toy guns (made of brightly coloured plastics, with
>>>    flashing lights and stickers), or that are clearly science fiction based
>>>    (phasers, plasma guns, blasters), and foam firing toys
>>>
>>> The maximum size permitted is 150cm, or 180cm in the case of a staff.
>>> Larger items must be capable of being dismantled into smaller pieces and be
>>> so dismantled if the event is crowded.
>>>
>>> Scythes are a particularly difficult item to carry safely. As such, they
>>> must be made to disconnect into two parts for carrying regardless of size.
>>>
>>> Shields are allowed as long as they do not exceed 1 metre in height or
>>> width, and any hard edges and corners are suitably rounded off and padded.
>>>
>>> *Banned Items*
>>>
>>>    - Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, go-carts, and
>>>    similar wheeled items (due to venue restrictions)
>>>    - Metal blades whether sharp or blunt e.g. swords, axes, and knives.
>>>    - Actual guns, rifles, or artillery.
>>>    - Heavy bats, paddles or clubs including wooden or metal baseball
>>>    bats.
>>>    - Heavy items that could be used as weapons e.g. iron pokers, heavy
>>>    cast iron pans, or crowbars are not permitted. Nor are power tools such as
>>>    actual chainsaws or hedge trimmers.
>>>    - Bokken- a type of hard wooden (or toughened plastic) training
>>>    sword.
>>>    - Explosives and incendiary devices.
>>>    - Functional strung bows or crossbows, sharp arrows or bolts.
>>>    - Heavy gas canisters.
>>>    - Protruding nails or other sharp items
>>>    - Any other items restricted or prohibited from being carried in
>>>    public by UK law
>>>
>>> If you have any queries regarding the display or transportation of a
>>> weapon or prop outside of the event, contact the relevant authority. Police
>>> may destroy confiscated items without warning.
>>>
>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018 at 17:01, <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have little else to add.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As far as I can see, the event is 10am to 6pm, presumably a 9am start
>>>> for set up.
>>>>
>>>> I believe we have a full table (6’ by 2.5’ ) – I’m unsure about power.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Alex is the only person to volunteer so far.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I will be going to the hackspace this evening to look at what we have
>>>> to put on a stand and try and put a plan together.
>>>>
>>>> Any other suggestions and offers for help very much appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> - Tom
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
>>>> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> *On Behalf Of *Alex
>>>> Duffield
>>>> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 16:08
>>>> *To:* Swansea Hackspace <hackspace at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and
>>>> Gaming convention this weekend
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I've had no extra info
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 16:05 Matthew Daubney, <matt at daubers.co.uk> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Have we got enough people to cover this? If not what're the timings, I
>>>> should be able to give some time.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 1 May 2018 at 20:51, Thomas Lake <tom at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> We have (very kindly) been offered the opportunity of a table at the
>>>> Swansea Comic and Gaming convention this weekend.
>>>>
>>>> This would need a couple of members willing to cover the table,
>>>> transport promotional materials and ideally come up a bit more of a
>>>> plan.
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to be able to confirm whether or not we're able to cover this
>>>> ASAP, so please let me know if any of you are available and interested.
>>>>
>>>> - Tom
>>>>
>>>>
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