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

Fri May 4 00:25:19 BST 2018

Orange tip is American, and the only reason I was thinking it would be good
to print is that it's a comic and GAMES convention, we don't have much else
game oriented that I can think of

On Thu, 3 May 2018, 23:55 Andy Rush, <Andymrush at live.co.uk> wrote:

> In situations like these, doesn't "brightly coloured" usually mean "the
> barrel has to be bright orange so the police don't shoot you" rather than
> "the prop's got some green camo on it"?
>
> in any case, I also don't think that guns, guns and more guns are an
> adequate representation of what we do at the hackspace.
>
> Also, I'm sorry that I won't be able to make it, I'm at the Makers Central
> thing in Birmingham this weekend. on a side note, I believe that a few
> Midlands hackspaces will have booths there, so is it cool if I promote
> myself to temporary ambassador for Swansea Hackspace while I'm there? maybe
> bring along a couple of those bookmarks we've got and give them a few?
> ------------------------------
> *From:* hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk <
> hackspace-bounces at swansea.hackspace.org.uk> on behalf of Alex Duffield <
> alexmduffield at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* 03 May 2018 21:56
> *To:* Swansea Hackspace
> *Subject:* Re: [Swansea Hackspace] Promotion at Swansea Comic and Gaming
> convention this weekend
>
> Well it fits the brightly coloured and there's no real gun like it, and it
> was gunna be more of a desk thing to kinda get people over and looking at
> the table, it's a great demo of the finishing possible on a 3d printed part
> too
>
> On Thu, 3 May 2018, 21:49 Andrew Price, <andy at andrewprice.me.uk> wrote:
>
> Not convinced it's the right kind of thing to be wielding while
> representing the Hackspace but enjoy the conference if they let you in
> with it ;)
>
> Andy
>
> On 03/05/18 19:44, Alex Duffield 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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