MKJoshA Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 UPDATE! The deadline has been extended to Aug 2nd! UPDATE! The prizes have been listed! What has, for decades now, been the history of the Star Wars universe after Return of the Jedi will officially be replaced this December. The story of the Expanded Universe has been told through dozens of books, some of them good and some of the not-so-good. But for many Star Wars fans, those books have been on equal footing with the movies. It has been long enough now since Lucas announced that he would be re-writing Star Wars history, that those of us who are EU fans have come to terms with the fact. But before Star Wars 7 is released, I want to celebrate the former EU with a contest. Because the EU covers too large an amount of time, this contest will only deal with events taking place between 4 ABY to 24 ABY (ABY=After the Battle of Yavin). The contest will also only include content found in books, not video games or e-novellas. Each entry will need to cite which book it is from (exact page numbers not necessary). The following is a list of books that can be used for this contest: The Truce at Bakura X-wing Rogue Squadron SeriesWedge's Gamble The Krytos Trap The Bacta War Wraith Squadron Iron Fist Solo Command Isard's Revenge Starfighters of Adumar Mercy Kill [*]The Courtship of Princess Leia [*]A Forest Apart [*]Tatooine Ghost [*]The Thrawn Trilogy Heir to the Empire Dark Force Rising The Last Command [*]The Jedi Academy Trilogy Jedi Search Dark Apprentice Champions of the Force [*]I, Jedi [*]The Callista Trilogy Children of the Jedi Darksaber Planet of Twilight [*]The Crystal Star [*]The Black Fleet Crisis Trilogy Before the Storm Shield of Lies Tyrant's Test [*]The New Rebellion [*]The Corellian Trilogy Ambush at Corellia Assault at Selonia Showdown at Centerpoint [*]The Hand of Thrawn Duology Specter of the Past Vision of the Future [*]Scourge [*]Survivor's Quest Duology Fool's Bargain Survivor's Quest [*]Young Jedi Knights Series Heirs of the Force Shadow Academy The Lost Ones Lightsabers Darkest Knight Jedi Under Siege Shards of Alderaan Diversity Alliance Delusions of Grandeur Jedi Bounty The Emperor's Plague Return to Ord Mantell Trouble on Cloud City Crisis at Crystal Reef For those who are less familiar with the EU I would suggest checking out Wikipedia and Wookieepedia's sections on the New Republic era as that is where all the books you can build from are found. Category A: Show an interaction between the good guys and the bad guys. Maybe Jacen and Jaina Solo are trying to escape from Qorl, the TIE pilot. Maybe Corran Horn is helping to defeat the ghost of Exar Kun. Maybe Talon Karrde is trying to survive an encounter with Admiral Thrawn. Or maybe the Rogue Squadron is facing off against Ysanne Isard. Whichever characters you choose, this category should be about the interaction between them. This is not a contest about for making the best custom EU minifigs. This category will be judged based on how recognizable the setting and interaction of the characters is. Category B: Build a ship from the EU. This should be a ship that does not appear in the films but only in the EU. Exceptions to this would be ships owned by specific people such as Kyp Durron’s X-Wing or Ysanne Isard’s Super Star Destroyer the Lusankya. Other exceptions would be variations on ships like the Stealth X-Wing. Examples of ships that are only in the EU would be the Wild Karrde, the Sun Crusher, the K-Wing, TIE-uglies, etc. Category C: This category is all about the creatures of the EU. Build a brick built Ysalamir of Myrkr, a Crystal Spider from the glitterstim spice mines of Kessel, one of Talon Karrde’s Vornskr, a battle hydra used by Exar Kun, or any other creature from the EU. Alternately, you could use a creature already molded by Lego and create the setting from the EU in which the creature is found. You could build the wampa pack led by the one-armed wampa on Hoth, a Hapan horde of rancors, or other scenes. Rules One entry per member and per category. You can enter all categories with different entries, but you'll be eligible to receive only one prize. There are no size restrictions for any of the categories. The contest will run from 4th May to 2nd Aug, 2015. As long as it's still Aug 1st somewhere in the world, you can still enter. Entries posted after the deadline will be disqualified. This contest is open to all EB members, even if they joined EB after the contest has begun, with the exception of the Star Wars staff, who are not eligible to win prizes. All entries must be new creations, not posted anywhere else prior to being entered in the contest. You may be asked by a staff member to change your entry if it is too similar to an earlier creation. All entries must be built from real LEGO. No clone brands, no third-party custom parts. Digital entries will be allowed. All digital entries must use only existing pieces in existing colors. All entries must be posted as a new topic in the Watto’s Junkyard forum, the title prefixed by, "[sWEU] – category - entry name". (For example, "[sWEU] – Cat. A. - Jacen and Jaina’s Harrowing Escape".) A link must also be included in this thread for your entry to count. Post pictures no larger than 800x640, but you may link to bigger pictures. You may do a 'full-blown photo edit' with all the text, effects, background compositing, support erasing, and other effects on one picture. All your other pictures may have no editing other than color adjustment or background removal for a solid-color background. For obvious reasons, any photo editing that changes the shape, functionality, or color (not tint or adjustment, but actual color) of a LEGO piece is prohibited. It is also prohibited to use the Lego logo in any picture. All entries are considered WIPs (Works In Progress) until the deadline passes. Until the deadline has passed, you are allowed to change and improve your MOC. For each category, EB staff will choose the top 25, and then EB members will vote for their favorite entry among that selection. Prizes First place in Cat. A will win 75053 The Ghost First place in Cat. B will win 75046 Coruscant Police Gunship First place in Cat. C will win 75045 Republic AV-7 Anti-Vehicle Cannon Quote
Graham Gidman Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) I have not read any Star Wars books, so I don't know if I'll enter, but an awesome contest nonetheless! Edited May 4, 2015 by Graham Gidman Quote
Kuat Drive Yards Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Yay! Finally an excuse to create a Dreadnought-class Cruiser! Quote
Commander Beltar Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Oooo, this sounds fun. There is a SW book that I own not in the list, but it takes place right after the Battle of Endor, is that okay? Because it's not in the list... Edit: It literally takes place right after the Battle of Endor. ~Beltar Edited May 5, 2015 by Commander Beltar Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Oooo, this sounds fun. There is a SW book that I own not in the list, but it takes place right after the Battle of Endor, is that okay? Because it's not in the list... Edit: It literally takes place right after the Battle of Endor. ~Beltar What's the name of the book? Maybe I can make an exception to the list. Quote
Commander Beltar Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 What's the name of the book? Maybe I can make an exception to the list. The Truce at Bakura. I already have ideas for all three categories... But having time to build them is another thing... ~Beltar Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 The Truce at Bakura. I already have ideas for all three categories... But having time to build them is another thing... ~Beltar Wow, how did I miss that book? It was one of the first I read. I've added it to the list now. Ssi-Ruuk away! Quote
Phoib Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Can the Dark Empire trilogy also be included? The comic books, set 1 year after the Thrawn trilogy. Quote
Bob De Quatre Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 No video games? I wanted to enter the Crimson Pilgrim to cat B Quote
Kaitan Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Hello, I'm back. Sorry I've been quiet for a while (8 months?!) but life has been a bit hectic for me. Things have quietend down a bit now and I've finally got a bit of time to build, and this comp looks like just the thing to get me back into things. I love the eu books and have got loads of inspiration! Can't wait to see what other people come up with. Edited May 5, 2015 by Kaitan Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Can the Dark Empire trilogy also be included? The comic books, set 1 year after the Thrawn trilogy. I purposely did not include the comics because I wanted the focus to be on the books of the EU. I know many of the EU books reference want happens during the Dark Empire comics, so you could maybe do a flash-back scene to an event from the comics, but only if it's referred to in the books. so no Shadows of the Empire? This contest is only about what happens after the movies, so no. But seeing as SoNE is all about Shadows of the Empire, I think you have plenty of opportunites to build from that book No video games? I wanted to enter the Crimson Pilgrim to cat B Sorry! No video games. And besides, your Crimson Pilgrim wouldn't be a new build and you know it Quote
Phoib Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I purposely did not include the comics because I wanted the focus to be on the books of the EU. I know many of the EU books reference want happens during the Dark Empire comics, so you could maybe do a flash-back scene to an event from the comics, but only if it's referred to in the books. So, as example, Jedi Search references the World Devastators (somewhere), as shown in the World Devastator article on Wookieepedia, that is sufficient to portray those ships? Quote
ACPin Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 Has it been that long two years from the last SW contests? AC Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 So, as example, Jedi Search references the World Devastators (somewhere), as shown in the World Devastator article on Wookieepedia, that is sufficient to portray those ships? The World Devastators are mentioned in many of the approved books so I say they would be allowed. Has it been that long two years from the last SW contests? AC Yay, can you believe it? Quote
ACPin Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Yay, can you believe it? Do you mind if I post about the contests in my feeds? Thanks, AC Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 6, 2015 Author Posted May 6, 2015 Do you mind if I post about the contests in my feeds? Thanks, AC Please do! Quote
Ramidalis Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Nice one :) But from first time I didn't get anything ;D so we can build only those spaceships/scenes/characters that figure in EU? Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 Nice one :) But from first time I didn't get anything ;D so we can build only those spaceships/scenes/characters that figure in EU? Yes, only stuff from the EU books listed in the approved list. Quote
pedro Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Hey Guys, Great contest with loads of potential. Just wondering if you'd consider adding Dark Empire to your list? It's another series turn novel set some years after the Battle of Endor and deals with the battle against the Imperial Remnant, the return of the Emperor and his clones - it's a well known storyline and spawned two sequels itself! You can check it out here: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dark_Empire. As befits the Star Wars universe, it's got loads of amazing scenes, settings and vehicles and would be great to include in the contest too. Let me know what you think... Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Hey Guys, Great contest with loads of potential. Just wondering if you'd consider adding Dark Empire to your list? It's another series turn novel set some years after the Battle of Endor and deals with the battle against the Imperial Remnant, the return of the Emperor and his clones - it's a well known storyline and spawned two sequels itself! You can check it out here: http://starwars.wiki...iki/Dark_Empire. As befits the Star Wars universe, it's got loads of amazing scenes, settings and vehicles and would be great to include in the contest too. Let me know what you think... I appreciate your interest in the contest and in the Dark Empire comics. The reason they are not being allowed is because they are comics and not books. While they are an integral part of the SWEU canon, there is plenty of source material in the books to draw from without needing to delve into other mediums. I hope that clears that up for you. Quote
Lord Tyrus Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 This looks great, definitely going to try and enter this one, but now there's less chance I'll be able to enter the battlepack contest... Quote
MKJoshA Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 can we make custom clothes for the figures? As long as the "clothes" match the existing TLG patterns. So you could make your own pauldron or kama, but not a trench-coat. I hope that makes sense. This looks great, definitely going to try and enter this one, but now there's less chance I'll be able to enter the battlepack contest... Well, this contest does go for an extra month beyond the battlepack contest so you would have extra time if you wanted to do both. Quote
pedro Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) I appreciate your interest in the contest and in the Dark Empire comics. The reason they are not being allowed is because they are comics and not books. While they are an integral part of the SWEU canon, there is plenty of source material in the books to draw from without needing to delve into other mediums. I hope that clears that up for you. Thanks. My experience of EU is all through comics, graphics novels and games - although I am familiar with the characters I've not read any of the books so it'll be tricky for me to reference iconic scenes, etc. I'll ponder it some more... Edited May 10, 2015 by pedro Quote
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