[Contest] Micro Build Tournament 2011

[Toys N Bricks]

Micro Build Tournament 2011

Wanna win a Brand-New Copy of the just-released LEGO 10219 Maersk Train? Read on to find out how you can win! If you have a question regarding this contest, please post it here.

Build one of the ultimate collector sets listed below in micro style with no more than 200 pieces. Basically, build the mini version of the set. Attempt to make your mini model as accurate as possible to the real version. (i.e pieces used to imitate the minifigures). Use your pieces wisely and good luck!

• Castle 10193 Medieval Market Village
• Creator 10155 Maersk Container Ship
• Creator 10182 Cafe Corner
• Creator 10185 Green Grocer
• Creator 10189 Taj Mahal
• Creator 10194 Emerald Night
• Creator 10196 Grand Carousel
• Creator 10197 Fire Brigade
• Creator 10199 Winter Toy Shop
• Creator 10211 Grand Emporium
• Creator 10213 Shuttle Adventure
• Creator 10214 Tower Bridge
• Creator 10216 Winter Village Bakery
• Creator 10219 Maersk Train
• Harry Potter 10217 Diagon Alley
• Star Wars 10179 Millenium Falcon
• Star Wars 10188 Death Star
• Star Wars 10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT Walker
• Star Wars 10198 Tantive IV
• Star Wars 10212 Imperial Shuttle
• Star Wars 10215 Obi Wan's Jedi Starfighter
• Pirates 10210 Imperial Flagship

Eligibility

• You must be registered BEFORE April 3, 2011 to participate
• Open to all countries where not prohibited
• One Entry Per Member
• Entries MUST be completely new
• Entries MUST be built in LEGO pieces (no LDD, custom brands, other objects used, etc)

Submit your Entry

• Upload your images onto our Flickr Group Pool (you can upload as many as you want)
• Tag your images as "Toysnbricks"
• Post your creation in this topic with 2 images and the amount of pieces you have used
• You may link your Flickr account here so we can see additional images
• Note that once you have submitted your creation, you only have 60 minutes to edit/change it
• Bottom line is don't submit it unless your absolutely sure thats the creation you want to be entered

Deadline: Contest ends on May 15 at 21:00 PST (May 16 - 0:00 EST).
*All entries that fails to meet the above guidelines by the deadline will be disqualified.

Evaluation

• Entries will be based on voting
• You must be registered BEFORE April 3, 2011 to vote
• More details later on

Prizes

• Grand Prize: A Brand-New Copy of the just-released LEGO 10219 Maersk Train
• 2nd Place: Ten LEGO Series Minifigures: Elf, Punkrocker, Werewolf (2), Ice Skater, The Monster, Sailor (2), Soccer Player, Street Skater (Bags have been opened only to confirm the identity of the minifigures)

*Prizes are sponsored by Toys N Bricks

Toys N Bricks reserves the right to modify or change the rules at anytime.
By accepting the prize, you have read and understood the rules and our privacy policy.

[legitimatealex]

Alright so who has the final say? You or the members?

[Ice]

It will be by votes from members. In addition, all members registered after today (after the announcement of this contest) are not eligible to vote or participate.

[Luciant]

Anyone who can do the Death Star in less than 200 pieces should win be default IMO =)

[unbornchikken]

Awesome little (pun intended) contest!! :D

[Asterios]

too late to register, and how?

or is that registered to this site?

[Luciant]

If you are a registered member on THIS site (which you are by your name and # of posts, etc.). Just submit a write-up with photos before May 15 =)

[ImmortalShark]

I like how the font was miniaturized for the list of allowed sets.

[Ice]

too late to register, and how?

or is that registered to this site?

Just like what Luciant said, you have to be registered to the site before April 3. So yes, you qualify.

[hatcher]

Would large base plates count if you are just setting the parts of your build on for photography as one of the 200 pieces>

PS. Great contest, and awesome prizes. Can't wait to see the entries.

[Ice]

Would large base plates count if you are just setting the parts of your build on for photography as one of the 200 pieces>

Yes, the base plates counts. But keep in mind that we can't really count the amount of pieces you have used from the pictures. (and no, we're not going to come to your house and count ) As long as its reasonable and looks like its under 200 pieces, its good to go. Remember that members do the voting. All we do is eliminate entries that do not qualify. ;)

[legitimatealex]

Would large base plates count if you are just setting the parts of your build on for photography as one of the 200 pieces>

Yes, the base plates counts. But keep in mind that we can't really count the amount of pieces you have used from the pictures. (and no, we're not going to come to your house and count ) As long as its reasonable and looks like its under 200 pieces, its good to go. Remember that members do the voting. All we do is eliminate entries that do not qualify. ;)

Try to keep it honest! 200 pieces is a lot to count but the competition is meant to test your abilities as an artist. Restrictions force you to get creative.

[astronautravi]

So by tournament does that mean creations will go up against each other? Like a bracket system?

Or is it just a cool title? :P

[legitimatealex]

So by tournament does that mean creations will go up against each other? Like a bracket system?

Or is it just a cool title? :P

Considering he's already explained the way the victor is going to be chosen, I'm guessing its just a cool title.

[hatcher]

Ok, sorry if this is a really stupid question, but just what exactly do you mean by "Entries MUST be completely new"? Since we're "copying" the design of an existing set, it can't be completely new, or do you mean we can't have built it before the contest starting or do you mean something completely different that I am not thinking of?

[legitimatealex]

Ok, sorry if this is a really stupid question, but just what exactly do you mean by "Entries MUST be completely new"? Since we're "copying" the design of an existing set, it can't be completely new, or do you mean we can't have built it before the contest starting or do you mean something completely different that I am not thinking of?

Can't have built it before the contest. Must be built for this contest. Can't use an old photograph of an MOC you made previous to this contest. Here's a great example of what a typical entry could look like. The Brothers Brick recently blogged this MOC by a Matthew Raehl. When this contest was announced I thought of this creation.



Now if Matthew Raehl were a member of Toys N Bricks, he could not enter this contest using that MOC. He built it for a different purpose, before the contest was announced. He posted it on the internet and made it public to the world. If he wanted to enter and assuming that he was a member, he would have to make a new MOC.

Now with all that said, if you have a picture of a miniature version of any of these sets you haven't shared or posted anywhere else on the internet, you could technically enter them in the contest. No one would know, but just like the 200 piece limit that you technically could violate, it is not sporting to do so. Also if it were discovered that the picture was taken before the contest ever started, you would be disqualified and probably barred from future contests. Keep in mind that with Flickr, most cameras include a time stamp that stays with the image file and that Flickr will post that information as well as the upload date.

I hope this clears this matter up.

PS Don't try and just make copies of the MOCs in that picture, we'll know where you got them from

[legogod]

Considering there are 200 pieces alone in the bottom right hand corner of that moc (making the street and lower level of the tan building) this contest is going to be interesting to see what people come up with.

Jared

[legitimatealex]

Considering there are 200 pieces alone in the bottom right hand corner of that moc (making the street and lower level of the tan building) this contest is going to be interesting to see what people come up with.

Jared

Haha well I just thought I would give an example that would fit in with this contest.

[Ice]

Ok, sorry if this is a really stupid question, but just what exactly do you mean by "Entries MUST be completely new"? Since we're "copying" the design of an existing set, it can't be completely new, or do you mean we can't have built it before the contest starting or do you mean something completely different that I am not thinking of?

Just like what legitimatealex said. ;)

Considering there are 200 pieces alone in the bottom right hand corner of that moc (making the street and lower level of the tan building) this contest is going to be interesting to see what people come up with.

Jared

The big sets are going to be hard, hence the reason why its a contest. 8-) But there are some smallers sets that you can choose too.

• Creator 10155 Maersk Container Ship
• Creator 10194 Emerald Night
• Creator 10199 Winter Toy Shop
• Creator 10213 Shuttle Adventure
• Creator 10216 Winter Village Bakery
• Star Wars 10198 Tantive IV
• Star Wars 10215 Obi Wan's Jedi Starfighter

[Brickbuilder0937]

Here's my entry, 10188 Death Star:


Here are the links to the photos on flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brickbuild ... 16334@N22/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brickbuild ... 16334@N22/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brickbuild ... 16334@N22/