PhoncipleBone
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LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest
Idea: To face off in a hardened custom creation battle where the winner takes all and everyone else gets a pat on the back.
Aim: Having fun and improving our brick building skills on the way.
Rules: One cheap set (that is still readily available) is chosen to give everyone a level playing field. From the parts contained in whichever sets you choose (including the spares that come with the box) a custom creation is to be built, no further theme or model limitations are placed. The custom model should however be of your own design and not blatantly copied from somewhere else, getting inspiration and ideas is of course permissible. Using parts not contained in the chosen set is not allowed.
Timeframe: The contest will last until the end of October, plenty of time for everyone to get the required set and start building. The custom model should be posted in the contest thread by the final date and the OT will be updated with links to the corresponding post. Each entry should contain no more than 5 pictures including one that also shows the pile of left over parts. Post as many builds as you want in here, but please be sure to tag your post or PM me as to which you want to be your final entry for the prize pool. Remember to take good photos of your model, I would recommend you try and find a uniform background and as much light as possible. If you wanna get really crazy, try making a lightbox. There's cheap and effective ways to do it! http://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Inexpensive-Photography-Lightbox
Start Date: 9/24/2017
End Date: 10/31/2017
Submission:
To ensure I don't miss an entry you can always drop me a PM with a link, also if you are unhappy with my choice of name for your model, don't hesitate to give me the official name of your creation.
Face-off: The winner is then chosen by popular vote. For one week after the OT has been updated with the finalized entries and the voting round is officially opened by the OP voting can commence.
Every voter has exactly 6 votes:
- one worth 3 points
- two worth 2 points
- three worth 1 point
You give your favorite Model 3 points the two runners up 2 points each and have another 3 points to distribute amongst the other entries.
By what measure you rate the entries is entirely up to you.
The sets to be used:
Entrants can choose ONE of the following sets for their official entry:
You can choose one of the following color themed Creativity Boxes:
10706- Blue Creativity Box
10707- Red Creativity Box
10708- Green Creativity Box
10709- Orange Creavitiy Box
That's right, the set being used this time is only $5 or less. It is even an add on item on Amazon, so next time you are ordering something tack one or all of these on. The cost of entry this time is so low even BronsonLee can afford it!
We love you, Bronson.
You can buy all 4 sets if you want, but your final entry can only use parts from one of the sets. This is about as bare bones as you can get for piece selection, but also the cheapest point of entry for any contest we have tried.
Restrictions breed creativity. Now that your choice of parts is limited, you have to get more creative. Let's see what people can turn out with such strict guidelines. I also anticipate more entries than usual since the cost of entry is lower than a combo meal at most fast food places.
You have a little over a month to build, so get cracking.
Prizes
Besides temporary glory that people will forget about in less than a week, most of these contests have members put prizes up for the winners. This is entirely optional, but I will be putting forth a prize.
One copy each on blu ray (used) of The Thing and LEGO Movie. There will also be something else added into the mix that is not yet determined.
If anyone would like to contribute a prize, please let me know in the thread AND a PM.
When the voting is over and a winner is decided, the prizes are first come, first served.
An anonymous GAFfer has also said that they will contribute a $20 battle.net code to the prize pool. Thank you! You know who you are.
Participants and their entries: (last updated: not updated yet)
If you find an error, in Names or links please let me know.
Previous Contest:
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #1
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #2
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #3
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #4
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #5
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #6
LEGO GAF Custom Model Contest #7
Many parts of this OP are shamelessly stolen by FliXFantatier and Chezzymann, who contributed so much to most of the previous contests.
Want to kiss your money goodbye and meet a bunch of friendly, filthy enablers? Join us in LEGO GAF. Making wallets cry for years now.
EDIT: Piece inventories for each of the sets. Thanks to Chaosblade for this.
