Jay Maynard, Computer Analyst and Tron Enthusiast

GoN2Broadway · October 22, 2010

Here are the specs for my cosplay character:

Name: Jay Maynard

Gender: Male

Theme: Film

Cost of LEGO parts (Based on BL Prices): approx $3.00

Cost of Custom materials: BrickArms Chakram Disc - Approx $10.00 - Unknown cost due to prototyping; Sculpy - spprox $.50; Doughnut - approx. $1.00 (made from BrickArms Lewis Gun Ammo Drum)

Total Cost of figure: $14.50

Jay Maynard, A Tron for all seasons

Jay is getting ready for another big day of going to the Chicago Comic Con, where he is delighted to have another chance to show off his wonderful homemade electroeluminiscent Tron suit. Regardless of what your thoughts are upon this man, one must respect a man his size squeezing into a white leotard! For today's venture he has with him his "Limited, Ultimate Collectors Edition Signed BrickArms V1 Chakram disc" (which of course comes with authentication documents), his homemade helmet (he is quite proud of this creation - he went to his local Walmart and bought a relatively inexpensive bike helmet, spray-painted it white, and hand drew the images to match his leotard). Of course, it should be mentioned that Jay likes to start each convention morning with his favorite breakfast - Tron Chak-late doughnuts - made locally.

Although Jay is an avid Tron fan, he is also a fan of many other genres and themes, which is evident in his home decorating. Visible in his entry-way are authentic handmade props for the popular video game Halo - he cherishes his Energy Sword Replica, Plasma Pistol Replica (with working lights), and Needler (it shoots foam nerf darts). He also has a Movie Prop replica of a Star Wars Clone Trooper from the 301st Squadron, which he has been known to wear! Although it receives less attention now, he also still cherishes his first love - a replica of the Star Trek phaser.

Jay is also an avid collector of Lego, and he likes to consider himself a true AFOL (Adult fan of Lego) - he recently purchased the Lego Star Wars Venator (largely for the Chancellor Palpatine minifigure) and the Castle themed Medieval Market Village (largely for the village maidens whom he finds rather attractive...for a Lego minifigure).

Needless to say, Jay is truly a Tron for all seasons, and a nerd to boot, but it's hard not to love someone with so much enthusiasm!

Jay Maynard, Tron enthusiast, Front Image:

Jay Maynard, Tron enthusiast, Side Image 1:

Jay Maynard, Tron enthusiast, Side Image 2:

Jay Maynard, Tron enthusiast, Back Image:

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Now the rest of the story:

When this contest was first announced, I very much wanted to participate, but knew that I needed to make something unique and interesting to have a chance to win. So what was a person to do who has very little experience in Cosplay? I searched the internet of course. Well, I found a lot of interesting images (and a very cute Boba Fett-ette), but nothing that truly sparked my interest or that I felt deserved to be immortalized (or de-mortalized...) into Lego! Meanwhile, at the same time, I had received one of the BrickArms Chakram discs, and although I wanted to make a Tron figure I felt that I should wait due to the massive influx of creations since the release of Catsy's. However, upon my tron research I came upon the following site: Tron Guy - aka - Jay Maynard. Yes - Jay Maynard is a real man, and I have modeled my Cosplay figure from him. I of course have taken some liberties, such as his housing decorations and breakfast choices, however, the enthusiasm that comes through in the story above is true. This man goes above and beyond the call of ... duty(?) in his efforts to share his love of Tron, and I for one think something should be done for that (I just don't know what), so I made him into a Lego figure!

Now you know the rest of the story.

As always, thanks for looking!

prateek · October 22, 2010

Great! The TRON details on his body are great, as is his hair and pot belly. BTW, I love that doughnut and nerd shelf :tongue:

GoN2Broadway · October 22, 2010

Great! The TRON details on his body are great, as is his hair and pot belly. BTW, I love that doughnut and nerd shelf

Thanks! It has taken a while to be inspired, but I think this did it for me! (It definitely did it for my wife - she thought it was hilarious). I'm glad the doughnut was enjoyed - it was a nice little inside joke (chak-late/chakram) - yeah... lol. The bad thing about leotards - they show every flaw!

**XimenaPaulina** · October 22, 2010

Great entry! I love the Tron body prints, as well as the fact that the minifig is an old balding guy and still cosplaying! The small details (mini-Lego boxes, Brickarms weapons, donut) are nicely done too. Good luck in the contest!

Edited October 22, 2010 by KielDaMan

GoN2Broadway · October 22, 2010

Great entry! I love the Tron body prints, as well as the fact that the minifig is an old balding guy and still cosplaying! The small details (mini-Lego boxes, Brickarms weapons, donut) are nicely done too. Good luck in the contest!

Thanks KielDaMan! While I usually just focus on the figure, I wanted to spend some more time on the vignette as well, and I notice that a lot of the best vignettes you see are always very well done with small details. I'm glad that my work not only on the figure, but in customizing items in the background was noticed as well! Aside from the phaser and energy sword (which were just cool on their own), everything else done was customized! Anyway, thank you for the kind words!