Sunday 27 March 2011

Wheel Hubs

Trying to get a set of wheel hubs (Lynxmotion, HUB-02) has been a problem for me fot over three months now. If you go an try to do a direct purchase from the Lynxmotion website then for one tiny part they quote US$106.70 for shipping!!! Astronomical for a US$8.00 part! I tried to contact them directly not only to confirm if this shipping price is indeed correct, but also what the outer dimeter of the part as they did not list it any where on their site.

After several emails and no reply I tried looking for local distributors. After the third one I tried... I had success! And what service too! Not only did they have the item in stock, they could ship it right away, and at a reasonable AUD$6.50 postage. The hubs were AUD$10.40 (ex GST) a pair. Within days my parcel arrived. So if you are looking for Lynxmotion products or parts I seriously recommend going to the following chap:

Milan
Sedonia Technologies
34 Cyclamen Avenue,
Altona North, Vic, 3025
Phone: 04 1580 2157
info@sedoniatech.com.au
http://www.sedoniatech.com.au/

2 pirs of Lynxmotion HUB-02 hubs (one pair is for another bot)

There is only a 0.5mm difference in the inner dimeter of the wheel (scooter wheel) and the outer dimeter of the hubs, so a little sanding will mean a perfect fit.

Friday 18 March 2011

Armageddon Expo Tasmania Cancelled for 2011

Very sad news!

Event update – Hobart Postponed, Melbourne initial Line-up announced
Friday 18 Mar 3:08 PM

After the success of the Sydney and Adelaide events, plans were well underway for the Hobart and Melbourne events planned for June and October.

Unfortunately Armageddon’s head office which is located in Christchurch NZ has been affected by the recent earthquake. This has forced us to postpone the planned Christchurch Event and we have had to make the painful decision to postpone the Hobart event as well.

This is due to logistical difficulties which have arisen from the natural disaster which has been hard on all concerned. This was not an easy decision, as we know that our fans in Hobart were looking forward to the event. However, unless we could provide the incredible expo that we were planning we did not want to bring something that was not up to expectations.

We will be working to re-confirm a date for 2012 and hope to have an announcement post Melbourne.

Thursday 17 March 2011

Changes to Armageddon Expo Tasmania

I have noticed that they changed the ticket sale dates, and also dropped a few of the guests. For Gold and Silver passes, this is the link that works:

For Gold & Silver Passes

Gold is $463.50 and Silver is $103.00. Ouch. Pricey for a small con.  I have yet to find out the regular ticket prices are.

Source: http://armageddonexpo.com/au/tasmania-general-info/


Tasmania General Info

June 11/12th 2011
Doors open 10am to 6pm both days
Wrest Point, Hobart, Tasmania
General Tickets will be on sale through TICKETEK from March 18th 2011

VIP tickets will be on sale through http://www.cultureshockevents.com

The event guest line-up is subject to change, so please check back for updates.

Animation guest – Signing free
Rachel Lillis - Pokémon

Comic guest – Signing free
Bill Sienkiewicz - Artist Legend of Electra Assassin

Celebrity guests
Fee applies for tv & movie star guests autographs and photos
Louise Jameson - Doctor Who

All guests attend work and health commitments pending
Fee applies for guest autographs and photos

More to be announced soon!

Tuesday 8 March 2011

Armageddon Expo Tasmania

Yes, Armageddon Expo is coming to Tassi!  For all you Doctor Who fans, Louise Jameson is listed as one of the guests.  Can you guess where I will be that weekend?

Source: http://armageddonexpo.com/au/tasmania-general-info/



Tasmania General Info

Hobart expo general details
June 11/12th 2011
Doors open 10am to 6pm both days
Wrest Point, Hobart, Tasmania
General Tickets will be on sale through TICKETEK from March 15th 2011

VIP tickets will be on sale through http://www.cultureshockevents.com

The event guest line-up is subject to change, so please check back for updates.
As at 17th December 2010, Event guests include:

Animation guest – Signing free
Rachel Lillis - Pokémon

Comic guest – Signing free
Bill Sienkiewicz - Artist Legend of Electra Assassin

Celebrity guests
Fee applies for TV & Movie star guests autographs and photos
Paul McGillion – Stargate Atlantis
Amber Benson – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Louise Jameson - Doctor Who

All guests attend work and health commitments pending
Fee applies for guest autographs and photos

More to be announced soon!