NEWS - JerseyFest 2015 Model Kit & Statue Fair

Hey guys:

Our dates for JerseyFest 2015 are August 28th to the 30th, which will once again be at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey.

As with prior years, Friday is the date for Jerseyfest Academy, which will consist of a series of all day hobby classes – more info to come. The vendor show will be on Saturday and Sunday. We are in planning mode and all is looking great for a very big and elite show all day and night for 3 days.

Check out our web site for more info: http://www.jerseyfestfair.com. You can also subscribe to our news blog by going to our home page and scrolling down to the right.

We are currently taking registrations for vendor tables - see how to sign up by going here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=53

More announcements to come.

Thanks,
Rob & Dave
http://www.jerseyfestfair.com

Hey guys:

Registrations are now open for the new Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Model Kit Building, Painting & Lighting Class at the 2015 JerseyFest Academy. This all day class is occurring on Friday, August 28th, 2015 at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey. Seats are limited. All the details are here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=4872

Note that the class is happening the day before the weekend long JerseyFest vendor show.

Thanks,
Dave
http://www.jerseyfestfair.com

Hey guys:

Registrations begin now for the new “Godzilla Figure Painting” class at JerseyFest Academy. This hands-on hobby class is one of many that will be occurring on August 28th, 2015 at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey. The classes are occurring the day before the weekend long vendor show.

Whether you’re into painting Godzilla models or repainting figures from X-Plus, Bandai, etc., this class will go over all the techniques, color theory, and products you need to achieve beautiful results.

The main instructor for this class will be expert Kaiju model painter Jon LeGrand (aka LeGrandzilla) with assistance from Robert Troch. See more information and pictures here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=4939

Registrations begin now for the “Painting a Life-Sized Monster" bust class at the 2015 JerseyFest Academy. The class is being produced by Black Heart Enterprises and Badger Airbrush Co. See all the details below and on our web site here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=5033.

Thanks,
Dave

Hey guys:

One of our big vendors will be at the 2015 JerseyFest show with over 15 tables filled with massive amounts of specialty tools, supplies, gadgets, etc. See pictures of some of their tables below (www.jerseyfestfair.com).

Hey guys, the cut off dates for registering for various JerseyFest Academy classes are approaching. If you would like to sign up for one, please do so before it's too late. The classes cater to beginners and advanced modelers. See info on all classes here: Jerseyfest Academy Hobby Classes & Workshops » JerseyFestFair

Thanks,
Dave

Re: NEWS - JerseyFest 2015 Model Kit & Statue Fair

Hey guys:

We just posted various information about the awards and prizes for the JerseyFest 2015 Model & Art Contest, which includes lots of pictures. See it all here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68

Also wanted to highlight these great contest prizes from the Stan Winston School:

1st Place: A FULL-YEAR subscription to the Stan Winston School online workshop, granting unlimited On-Demand access to the entire SWSCA video library, featuring character creation tutorials by the masters of monster making, with new lessons added every month.
2nd Place: 12 DVD's of the winner’s choice selected from our tutorial library, featuring character creation tutorials by the masters of monster making.

Thanks,
Dave

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Pictured below are just some of the prizes:



































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Pictured below are just some of the trophies and plaques from last year that we will have again this year:

Re: NEWS - JerseyFest 2015 Model Kit & Statue Fair

Hey guys:

Just wanted to give you a heads up about the "JerseyFest Model Kit" & Statue Fair" vendor show that's happening on Aug 29th and 30th - about 2 weeks away!

At the show you'll be able to see and buy many rare and phenomenal pieces that you may never have seen or ever will see again. There are also many day and night time presentations, parties and other activities. People from all over the USA and even abroad attend the show for the weekend.

The convention features figure and vehicle models that celebrate fiction including movies, TV, fantasy, etc., especially monsters, comic books and science fiction. Includes pre-painted statues, collectibles, hobby supplies, classes, demos, contests, exhibits, top vendors and artists. Movie FX Artists from Star Trek, Avatar, Hellboy, Robocop, etc. Over 15,000 sq. ft. of show space with over 130 vendor tables.

Seeing the big model contest room will be the equivalent of visiting a museum exhibit.

All the show info and lots more pictures are here: www.jerseyfestfair.com

A short video showing some highlights of the last JerseyFest convention is on You Tube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3Lgakmd5k

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Here are some of the show's activities...











More info on show specials here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=351

The list of demos/presentations occurring in conference rooms at the JerseyFest vendor show next Sat. and Sun. (Aug 29 &30) is posted here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64 Includes topics related to models/sculpts from Predator, Aliens, original creature designs, Star Trek, Star Wars, etc.

My deluxe collection of Jerseyfest photos:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/12377578@N07/albums/72157658048552152

Great pictures, Godzilla and his friends seem very popular Do you know if the starbug was a kit or scratch built ?

Solid pix, but, yeah, lots of Godzilla on hand. I guess the old boy is a model fav, eh?