BIG NEWS - 2014 Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair !

[moonlightdrive21]

Hi guys:

The 2014 Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair will be held from August 1st to the 3rd in 2014 at the Marriott Hanover Hotel in Whippany, New Jersey.

We sold out of vendor tables at our last show with over 115, and are expecting a significant increase in vendors and attendees at the 2014 show. The success and growth spurt from our last show has allowed us to upgrade to a 4 star rated Marriott hotel in a great location, not far from Newark Airport. See hotel pictures by clicking here: jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3125

Once again we are putting on a big show that will appeal to a diverse audience of modelers and collectors who are into vehicles, figures, mecha, props, etc. and various scales from miniatures to life-sized. And of course the show will have a huge amount of hobby supplies and materials of all kinds.

Our model contest will once again be spectacular with phenomenal trophies and prizes. In the coming months, we will be announcing our special guest artists and information about presentations occurring during the vendor show on Saturday and Sunday. We also have numerous night time activities like parties and "show and tells".

The show will again kick off with "Jerseyfest Academy" all day classes on the Friday before the vendor show (i.e., August 1st). They will be mostly "hands on" classes featuring instruction by elite artists on painting, sculpting and constructing vehicle and figure model kits. See the latest info on the Academy here: jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=3128

We have a talented team working together to make the 2014 show extra special. Many people from all over the USA and international locations will be attending. The kits and presentations combined with the overall social experience all day and night will make for a great weekend of complete hobby bliss. Much more info to come folks !

Here is a "show report" summary of our last show with pictures: jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=2949

Hope to see you at the big show !

The Jerseyfest Team
jerseyfestfair.com

 

[Glorfindel]

Yeah, that looks cool.

 

[cargoman5126]

Hoping I can attend this year,,had to work last year...Is there a 3 day entry package?
thanx

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Hi. We don't sell tickets in advance for the vendor show and when you get there you'll have the choice of a one day pass for $15 or a 2 day (Sat & Sun.) for $25. No vendor show on Friday, but instead on that day we have numerous all day hobby classes that you have to register for in advance.

Thanks for your interest!

Dave

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Hey guys:

Boyd Crompton from “TrekWorks” (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trekworks/480204178720275) will be one of our special guests this year doing presentations on building and painting Sci-Fi spaceships and vehicles on Saturday and Sunday during the vendor show. Boyd is a professional and elite model builder who specializes in Star Trek and other science fiction vehicle models. Collectors from all over the USA commission Boyd to create incredible and accurate recreations of classic spaceships from television and film. He has also done many instructional videos and tutorials explaining several advanced techniques.

See more Jerseyfest news here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=57

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Ever wonder how actors are converted into Zombies and what techniques and products are used by movie and TV Special FX artists to make them so wickedly realistic? If you’re a fan of “The Walking Dead” TV show or Zombies in general, you’re in store for a real treat at Jersyefest this year. Sue Lee, who has created Walking Dead Zombies for the AMC Channel and was also a semi-finalist on the SyFy Channel’s “Faceoff” show, will be one of our special guests along with other FX artists who will be demonstrating the process used to creating zombies throughout the vendor show on Saturday, August 2nd. Sue is a renowned Special FX artist, sculptor and painter in the entertainment industry. See more info here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=57

See latest list of Jerseyfest 2014 vendors and artists here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=343

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Hey guys:

We just published the Jerseyfest 2014 Model & Art Contest & Exhibit details with lots of pictures of the awards, trophies, and prizes.

It will go from Saturday to Sunday this year with the awards ceremony on Sunday at around 3:00pm. However, you will be able to check out your pieces on Saturday if needed, and still qualify for certain awards. We also added new award categories.

See all the info and pics here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68

We hope to see as many great entries this year as we did last year ! Remember that you can also bring pieces for display only in the exhibit and not compete if you don't want to.

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


Here is a sample of the contest trophies and plaques:

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Here is a sample of the award prizes. The rare Galactica kit is 38 inches long resin and normal price was over $500...

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Hey guys:

We just added Film FX legend “Phil Tippett” to our guest line up and we could not be more thrilled! He will be with "Chronicle Collectibles", a new vendor at our show displaying and selling elite model collectibles in limited quantities that they worked on with Phil and other artists. Phil is also doing a talk during the vendor show - see full schedule here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64

Phil’s varied career in visual effects has spanned more than 30 years and includes 2 Academy Awards, 6 Academy Award nominations, 1 BAFTA, 4 BAFTA nominations, 2 Emmys and the advent of modern digital effects in motion pictures. Phil’s roots in stop motion, modeling and practical effects and his ability to use this foundation in conjunction with developing technologies has made him one of a handful of artists whose careers have spanned the transition of visual effects from largely practical to digital.

Phil's past work includes the Star Wars Trilogy with ”Industrial Light & Magic Studios” (e.g., Imperial Walkers, Tauntauns, Rancor, Jabba the Hut, , etc.), Jurassic Park, the new Jurassic World movie, Dragonslayer, Robocop, Starship Troopers, etc.

See more of Phil’s biography here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=435

Thanks,
Dave
www.jerseyfestfair.com

 

[moonlightdrive21]

The partying continues on Saturday night (Aug. 2nd) at Jerseyfest with the “Figure Models Show & Tell Party” and “Sci-Fi Vehicles & Mechs Show & Tell Party” (includes “Hardware Kitbasher’s Swap Meet”). Both will be held in separate conference rooms at the Marriott Hanover Hotel from 8:30pm to 11:00pm at no extra cost to vendor show attendees. Hobbyists will bring and talk about pieces they worked on in a laid back, informal setting with snacks and drinks. Then we all work our way over to the incredible “Auld Shebeen” Irish Pub on hotel property. We don’t have “cliques” at these parties – all show attendees are invited. And you just might be hanging out with movie FX legends…don’t miss it !

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Are you a kitbasher? Are you always on the lookout for interesting plastic or resin parts for you next build? Do you have spare parts you are looking to sell or trade? Well if you do come and join our afterhours swap meet. This is an informal event for those looking to pick up or unload scrap or spare parts that can be put to good use. This event will be in the same room as the “Sci-Fi Modelers Show & Tell Party” on Saturday, August 2nd from 8:30pm to 11:00pm. All Jerseyfest show attendees will have access to this party at no extra charge.

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Hey guys:

Three new awards and prizes were recently added to the 2014 Jerseyfest Model & Art Contest (http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=68). See details below:


1. Best Industria Mechanika Build Plaque - must be a model kit produced by Industria Mechanika and the prize is a $100 Gift Certificate for purchases from Industria Mechanika (http://industriamechanika.com/blog/).





2. Best Star Wars Plaque by JPG Productions - Any Star Wars vehicle, figure, bust, or replica prop. Plus the prize is $100 credit on any kits produced by and available from JPG Productions (http://starshipmodeler.biz/shop/index.cfm/category/195/jpg-castings.cfm). BONUS $100 if the winner wins with a completed JPG Productions kit.





3. Jerseyfest People's Choice Award Trophy - Balloting by all participating vendor show attendees on Saturday & Sunday

 

[moonlightdrive21]

Hey guys:

Our Jerseyfest demos & presentations list is posted.

They are happening during the vendor show on Saturday & Sunday (Aug 2-3) and included with the price of admission into the show. Includes movie FX legend Phil Tippett (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Academy Award Winner, etc.), Jordu Schell (Avatar, Hellboy, 300, Making Monsters TV Show, etc.), Boyd Crompton from "Trek Works" and more super talented artists.

See the list here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64

 

[moonlightdrive21]

The Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair show is this weekend!

A friend of the show created a short highlight video from the last one, which is posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbTA9mi_Pgs

Also, here is a show report from last year's event with lots of pictures: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?p=3080.

We hope to see you at the vendor show - Aug. 2nd & 3rd !

Thanks,
Dave
www.jerseyfestfair.com