2012 Toronto Prop Party **JUNE 2nd, 2012**
- Thread starter Caveneau
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You would need a liquor license unfortunately.
Dave Porter
Sr Member
I decided last year to go out and get licensed after talking about it for years.
And it turns out that having it, in combination with my computer skills, makes me in demand with a few agencies up here.
It will be interesting to see how that plays out later this year.
Styrofoam_Guy
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For the facebook page how do we invite people?
I don't think it's an exclusive group. I just shared it on my wall but I'll bet if you copy/paste the link into a message to someone else they'll be able to "like" and follow it.
Caveneau, was just looking at the pics of the So-Cal party. Have you talked to anyone about potentially branding this? They all have spiffy name tags and signage.
I don't think it's an exclusive group. I just shared it on my wall but I'll bet if you copy/paste the link into a message to someone else they'll be able to "like" and follow it.
Yeah, it's not exclusive to the RPF. Invite whomever you want.
Quite frankly, I don't want to set limits at this point since I'd consider the event successful if we even have 20 people attending.
Branding would be great. I wish I could say with certainty how many people I'm expecting to attend, but at this point, I'm still trying to get a feel for what kind of interest even exists in the GTA/Ontario for this kind of event.
I'm sure we can come up with better name tags than last year. We can make a 'Toronto Prop Party 2012' template and find some plastic sleeves. This can definitely be worked on.
Honestly, I'm not that keen on paying for multiple printed ads at this point, however, I can see an advantage to placing 1 ad soon, then another 1-2 ads just 2 weeks prior to the event. Again, I don't want to gamble on how many extra people paid ads may attract because that research can get expensive. Even if I place an ad in 'Now' magazine or 'The Grid', the quickest link would be the Facebook page, which was the primary reason I setup it up Facebook.
I'm open to all suggestions and ideas. I'm trying to spread the word as 'freely' as possible(no pun intended). I'm a member of SciFiHero and have been plugging it there. I started a thread on 'theDentedHelmet' as well.
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Maybe even try an ad on Craigslist or something like that?
I can make name tags if you like. Just give me the dimensions you want them at.
One thing I've found, if people start saying what they're going to bring you'll have something to advertise. On my wall post I mentioned that the Delorean would be there as well as my HIC. Helps to get people excited about what they're going to see as well as who they're going to meet.
I can make name tags if you like. Just give me the dimensions you want them at.
One thing I've found, if people start saying what they're going to bring you'll have something to advertise. On my wall post I mentioned that the Delorean would be there as well as my HIC. Helps to get people excited about what they're going to see as well as who they're going to meet.
CJS
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Maybe I'll bring my Zombie hunter truck. It;s almost done, by June it should be good.Maybe even try an ad on Craigslist or something like that?
I can make name tags if you like. Just give me the dimensions you want them at.
One thing I've found, if people start saying what they're going to bring you'll have something to advertise. On my wall post I mentioned that the Delorean would be there as well as my HIC. Helps to get people excited about what they're going to see as well as who they're going to meet.
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Maybe I'll bring my Zombie hunter truck. It;s almost done, by June it should be good.
Yes! :thumbsup
Bring your Boba stuff too, really cool.
Also Caveneau, looking at the pics it looks like for So-Cal they were in a gymnasium. Maybe a cheaper idea for next time? Never even thought of a gym.
Big items I'm planning on bringing:
- Han in Carbonite
- Stormtrooper
- ANH Vader Helmet
- Warmachine Helmet
- TIE Pilot Helmet
- AT-AT Helmet
As well as my full batch of smaller items. Like last time I'll have some stuff to sell and will bring some cash if anyone else is selling something I fancy.
I think it was some kind of masonic lodge
Styrofoam_Guy
Well-Known Member
April 1 is the 80s toy show. 2 week later is Wizard World. If there is some flyers I can print some up and drop some off at a flyers table.
I'll try to put together a flyer for folks to print by the end of the week. Great idea!
Yeah, great idea Alex, thanks.
I was just thinking there's not much time to get a flyer printed up.
Thanks O_B for taking the initiative on making any kind of flyer.
I guess the flyer could be state:
-RPF Toronto Prop Party 2012.
-Saturday June 2nd
-Prop Collectors exhibition
-1677 Wilson Ave/Days Hotel
-Everyone welcome
-Admission $15(WITH THIS FLYER)
-Facebook site 'Toronto Prop Party'
Something like that.
Re: Admission $15... I mean if we're doing a flyer, I figure I can play with the admission price because ultimately I'd like it lower than $20 anyway. With a flyer there's greater chance of exposure and a potential turnout of over 20 -25 people.
You, see, this makes me think I should have got the larger room but I'd be gambling on attendance vs. costs, which I don't really want to do.
However, if we can get miniumum 15-20 people who attend from the flyers alone, we could easily get the larger room for next year's party, knowing that the flyers are effective.
Thanks for this you guys.
***UPDATE***
-I updated the 1st post.
http://www.therpf.com/f9/2012-toronto-prop-party-june-2nd-2012-a-136949/#post2087649
-I'm going with a lower pricing plan.
-admission is now $15, $5 for guests, free for kids under 10 years old.
Hopefully this will encourage more guests.
-I updated the 1st post.
http://www.therpf.com/f9/2012-toronto-prop-party-june-2nd-2012-a-136949/#post2087649
-I'm going with a lower pricing plan.
-admission is now $15, $5 for guests, free for kids under 10 years old.
Hopefully this will encourage more guests.
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Talked with our weekend producer. Global News will send a camera so you'll get a bit of publicity for yourself and your props.
Dave Porter
Sr Member
Nicely done OB!:thumbsup
Heading home now. Will make and post a flyer tonight.
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