Published by Yoyo Shinobu March 21st, 2008
in General News and Uncategorized.
Recent Events, customer groups and competitions
The Easter bunny paid an early visit to Tech Expo this year with a HUGE Easter Egg Hunt - thanks to all who took part. After a frantic couple of hours, many L$ were claimed along with a variety of complimentary Tech Expo gifts. This was one of several recent promo events we have run on the sim. Many of you will have spotted the addition of different camping spots - including our Homage to theBlack Box day (thanks to all of you “worshippers” who came to pay your respects to the grand statue. It was a lot of fun!) Our newly formed camping group has grown in popularity and already has well over 400 members. One of our most popular and regular prize draw events has been the weekly VIP draw. So simple to enter - just make sure you are in our Tech Expo Update group (free to join, find in search) and have included the sim in your picks. Big hint: don’t forget to check you have enabled search on your front page of your profile so that we can add your av name to the random draw…
Sim Redesign
As well as running events and handing out prizes, we have been really busy redesigning the sim. You may have noticed the rather sleek new look down on the ground level. Blax now has a new hangar on the ground level as well as space on the main deck - you have gotta check out BB’s statue! Also, our lovely Trident missile has a very special spot on the ground (get the Thunderbirds look for yourself - this huge and potentially lethal missile is available from our weapons hangar on the main deck). The ever popular halfpipe has a newly sculpted isle of it’s own, along with various other islands. After a long shopping session on the main deck why not stop by our Cuppa Tea Island and enjoy the view over the sim? With the visual delights of Windlight, the ground level is looking rather lovely even if we say so ourselves.
The main deck has undergone some more subtle changes with the redevelopment of several of the main hangars. We are particularly delighted with our new AubreTEC display. AubreTEC are one of SL’s finest creators with a wide ranging product list of highly scripted, well built items. If you haven’t already checked out our display, make sure you tp over here next time you are inworld. You will not be disappointed.
The lower deck has also had a change around. At Tech Expo, we really love aircraft. Come over and check out our current display by Nikki Wilder of Wilder Skies and, most recently added, EB Aeronautica’s fantastic display. DefCon1 are also on our lower deck and specialise in Sci Fi craft. It really is well worth a visit. With a mix of permanent static displays and rez vendors, shopping for planes is much more fun at Tech Expo than just staring at a few posters! There are also some fantastic planes by Pink’s Planes and Darsh Lucero on our Main Deck too so there really is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for technically accurate historical replica planes, futuristic, sci fi or replica craft from hit TV shows like BattleStar or Star Trek, chances are we will have what you are looking for on the sim.
Published by Yoyo Shinobu August 20th, 2007
in General News.
Congratulations to all that entered out Comp - some great snaps were taken and we really enjoyed looking through them.
1st Prize was awarded to Cat Carfagno for her inspired shot of one of Tech Expo’s highlights : F-Zixx Mecha!
We love this image. Nice one Cat!
2nd Prize was awarded to Raynold Burt for his amusing shot. Really made us smile.
3rd Prize was award to Butter Mcfly for her lovely shot of the weapons hangar sign being used as a seat. Incl an av in the shot helped give the whole snapshot a sense of huge scale and interest - nice touch.
All these images and along with our other favourite entries will be on display at the sim shortly.
Published by Yoyo Shinobu July 25th, 2007
in General News.
We have frequent requests from builders asking about space to trade within Tech Expo. In response to this, we are very proud to announce our newest project - Mini Tech. It is an area specifically designed to display and market small ranges of products where Quality is more important than previous sales track record or length of SL building experience.
We are hoping it will be a great opportunity for people to get a step on the ladder to greater things. Who knows? We might unearth the next Jimi Hendrix of the SL scripted weapons world…
FAQ:
Q.Can I apply even if I have never sold anything in SL before?
A. Of course! All you need is a great product or two and the ability to package it well
Q. How do I apply?
A. Go to the Mini Tech Area in Tech Expo and get your notecard with simple instructions to help you to apply
Q. Is it hard?
A. If you have the ability to build something of quality then you will be able to manage our simple application process!
Q. What do I get back if my application is a success?
A. We will help you set up your vendor within Mini Tech and you will get to display and sell your product(s) here on the sim!
Q. What type of product are you looking for?
A. Have a look around the sim - weapons, vehicles, scripts, building tools, defence, techy stuff - ie no stillettos with bling!
Q. Is my product good enough?
A. Only one way to find out - get applying today and give it a go.
Published by Janine July 19th, 2007
in General News.
JC Hill has reduced the prices of all his stunning f-zixx products.
1000L$ off all vehicles. Dont dream it, get it.
Now its the right time to get your dream vehicle.
I have to stop writing here, because i will grab my Hammah Bike … NOW !
Published by Taz July 9th, 2007
in General News and New Products.
A strange phenomenon has been observed in many regions around Second Life in the past couple of days. Huge drivable copyable container trucks were seen wandering around in several sims. When we asked the Tech Expo team, they told us the secret!
These are the new “Freebie Trucks” that Tech expo has been deploying lately. Not only are they free (Yes! You can pick your own truck at Tech Expo island), but they are also packed with more and more, and more freebies! The truck simply gives its clicker a secret LandMark to the secret freebies location in Tech Expo.
Visitors will be able to find many many freebies (all original an valuable ones! No more freebies that suck!) Examples include the all-time famous Dematerializer, which is the ultimate anti-grief tool in Second Life.
Don’t wait any longer. Visit Tech Expo now and pick your own huge truck today. Drive it around and rez it everywhere, and give it to your friends (only if you think they’re cool enough!). the truck is parked right there, waiting for you.
Published by Zimzim June 13th, 2007
in General News.
Wisdom Streeter has just completed a series of amazing photographs from around Tech Expo. Wis is a photoshop power user with a great eye for atmospheric lighting. We hope to use the shots on promotional material in the near future, in the meantime, here’s a sneak preview:
If you’re interested in hiring Wis, feel free to IM him in-world – he did a great job for us!