New contests

[iamded]

Hmmm... A SigFigVig contest? Make a Vig displaying you SigFig in their element.

I like the sound of that. *sweet*

~Peace

[Batbrick]

I like the sound of that. *sweet*

~Peace

I don't, its too much like a miniature sigfig neighborhood contest, I say the sigfig vehicle contest is better *sweet*

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Hinckley]

I don't, its too much like a miniature sigfig neighborhood contest, I say the sigfig vehicle contest is better *sweet*

Batbrick Away! >:-)

What do you think of sig-fig spaceships or castles?

[Batbrick]

What do you think of sig-fig spaceships or castles?

Spaceships could work, that would be fun. But castles would be a bit limiting on certain sigfig I reckon.

EDIT: Then again, a spaceship fits under "vehicle" anyway, so it could be either.

EDIT AGAIN: I like the idea of a "seed" contest. Have we done one before? Building something round a <insert that tiresome argument> piece is tricky and fun.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

Edited February 8, 2008 by Batbrick

[Hinckley]

Spaceships could work, that would be fun. But castles would be a bit limiting on certain sigfig I reckon.

EDIT: Then again, a spaceship fits under "vehicle" anyway, so it could be either.

EDIT AGAIN: I like the idea of a "seed" contest. Have we done one before? Building something round a <insert that tiresome argument> piece is tricky and fun.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

I also like the idea of a seed contest. We could have an ongoing series of those. I would want it to be accompanied by a piece limit, though.

[Batbrick]

I also like the idea of a seed contest. We could have an ongoing series of those. I would want it to be accompanied by a piece limit, though.

Yes I agree. I don't know how much though, you're more the expert in that field :-$

Also, a limit on the number of <insert that tiresome argument> pieces maybe? Sounds rediculous, but those that weave more into the mocs effectively have a better chance. Unless that is welcome, it would encourage people to REALLY think outside the box.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[iamded]

The seed contest does sound interesting. How about a seed contest in which you build a mobile castle based on your sig-fig? X-D

Multiple contests in one ON! :-P

~Peace

[VBBN]

Halo contest?

[Brickmaster]

Halo contest?

Frankly I think this is too limited - and I think many would agree with me we don't need any more halo MOC's out there! :-D

Personally I think anything related to your sigfig would be a hit - it allows you to still be creative, do what you like, and have your own touches on it. :-$ If there is another sigfig based contest, I would adore it, as it will give me an excuse to try and use some of my purple peices I've been accumulating :-D

I love purple.

[Piranha]

Frankly I think this is too limited - and I think many would agree with me we don't need any more halo MOC's out there! :-D

Perhaps..... There are many possibilities for a Halo contest(Best Vehicle, Vig contest, custom figs...)

It would certainly be interesting but I would still prefer something like a Transformers contest.*hint* *hint* 8-| :-D

P

Edited February 11, 2008 by Piranha

[blueandwhite]

Perhaps..... There are many possibilities for a Halo contest(Best Vehicle, Vig contest, custom figs...)

It would certainly be interesting but I would still prefer something like a Transformers contest.*hint* *hint* 8-| :-D

P

I find these sorts of contests to be limiting. Only builders for a passion for (insert license here) are likely to even consider participating. A sigfig/vehicle/seed part/set mod etc. contest is open enough that you have fans from all themes participating. Star Wars is obviously something of an exception only because it has an insanely huge following. I see Star Wars MOCs everywhere. Transformers MOCs are out there, but they aren't overly common.

A good contest is one that encourages as many different builders as possible to participate.

[Corvus]

A while ago I asked members to make a miniland version of themselves. Take a look at this cheap plug to see what I mean. No one made one, but I'm hoping that if this is a contest it'll atract more people.

It's a bit different than a sigfig contest, and I'm hoping that this will give members a chance to show themselves, doing what they love.

Will

Edited February 12, 2008 by Mr. Mandalorian

[SirNadroj]

A while ago I asked members to make a miniland version of themselves. Take a look at this cheap plug to see what I mean. No one made one, but I'm hoping that if this is a contest it'll atract more people.

It's a bit different than a sigfig contest, and I'm hoping that this will give members a chance to show themselves, doing what they love.

Will

Ah, yes, I remember. Mine's still intact, I think! :-D

That would always be fun ~ build your sigfig miniland scale. *y* (sigfig or yourself X-D )

[Oky]

OK, so ever since I joined EB I have been thinking about contests, and I have come up with some great Ideas! Wanna hear'em? Well, here you go:

Wonka Factory Contest

Who can build the craziest candy making machine? X-D Not many rules here, just be creative! Perhaps our sigfigs could be the ones to taste the candy and maybe we will see its effect on them? :-D This could be a lot of fun!

Perfect for Halloween!

Castle Wars

Inspired by the Steam Wars contest on FBTB, this is a contest to recreate iconic vehicles (or buildings) from SW in the creative style of the new Castle sets! The rule is to only use minifigs, weapons, and color schemes from the Castle line. Classic Castle would be OK too (I prefer the old dragons for example ;-) ). Also, make your builds somewhat plausible - things that hover could be on wagon wheels, things that fly could be attached to dragons, and things that are being accelerated by jet engines could be pulled by Trolls or horses. Be creative and we will see some great stuff like troll-pulled landspeeder or podracer wagons. Hereby, knights could be rebels or clones, skellies could be Battle Droids, orcs could be stormies, wizards could be jedi, trolls could be rancors or other big animals, and dwarves could be Jawas or Ewoks or something... :-D

The inclusion of buildings in this contest is optional, although I would looove to see a "Death Castle"! :'-)

This one would have to be held this summer, after all the orc/troll sets came out, of course.

Here is an example of what flying creations could look like:

EB Neighborhood Contest 2: Rides

Continuing the success of the great Eurobricks Neighborhood Contest and following the suggestion of it becoming an ongoing theme, this contest asks the question "What does your sigfig get around with?" and allows EB members to create a vehicle for their sigfig! Whether it's a car, an airplane, a hovercraft, or flying saucer - create something that matches your sigfig (and his house)! Just go nuts! :-D

EB Neighborhood Contest 3: Recreation

What does your sigfig do after work? Does it go bowling with friends? Does it play golf or some other sport? Does it go to the club or beach and party out? Or does it stay at home and watches TV or plays videogames? What ever it does, SHOW US! This could be a vignette contest, but I would prefer it not to be.

Disney Contest

Remember when the name Disney used to stand for the best cartoons ever instead of the megablockiest sequels you ever saw? |-/ Good times... :-| Hey! X-O How about we honnor Disney's golden years by recreating our favorite scenes with legos! *sweet* This wouldn't have to be minifig scale as movies like Lion King would be rather hard to do that way. The same contest could be done with PIXAR films. That would be awesome too; I love PIXAR!

I hope you liked my ideas and that I will see some of them reallized soon! :-D

Feel free to tell me what you think about them!

Contests ON!

Edited February 16, 2008 by Oky Wan Kenobi

[Piranha]

How about "Whack-a-fig 2" :-P X-D

Such a fun contest!

Great Ideas Oby! The candy one sounds hilarious and could be very creative! *y*

P

[Captain Green Hair]

How about a die block block contest?

Whoever kills his block block set the funniest wins? X-D

[Batbrick]

How about a die block block contest?

Whoever kills his block block set the funniest wins? X-D

:-D , That was funny, poor crappy-ship-that-was-admittingly-cool-if-a-little-thin X-D

Anyway, I think the two best suggestions so far are the Seed Contest, that would be great, and the Neighborhood Sigfig Car Contest. We had brilliant fun with the House one, I think a vehicle to go in the garage would be great. Plus these two competitions are open for everyone and not limited to a certain theme of liking.

Batbrick Away! >:-)

[Oky]

What do you think of sig-fig spaceships or castles?

I have been thinking about sigfig-contests a little more and had some ideas.

I like the idea of sigfig spaceships, but not castles - they are too much like houses, only more boring simple. A spaceship contest could result in quite creative Thinking of spaceships, it would be possible to make sigfig contests for almost any theme actually. How about sigfig mechs? *sweet*

And I still think that EB Neighborhood vehicles would be a big success - especially if we do it the way casewindu suggested and have it be a combat race!

Anyway, how about this:

SUPER EB Neighborhood!

It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a SigFig! X-D Show us your sigfig's secret identity! Is he a masked crimefighter with a cape and his underwear on the outside? :-D Or is he a villain bent on world domination? >:-) You decide! This contest involves "dressing up" your sigfig with a costume of some kind, in a way that he can somewhat hide his identity (making him look super-hero-ish), but that we can still make him out. The main point of this, though, is to show your sigfig in crimefigting/evil-doing action or in his secret lair. Signature vehicles would be OK too. Members like Batbrick or Dr. Sinister who's sigfigs are already a super hero / villain could be allowed to do it the other way around and show their sigfig's civilian identity in an everyday situation. :-D But that would be kinda lame and probably unnecessary - those kinds of members probably would want to show their regular sigfig in their element! ;-) What do you say? Wouldn't that be fun?

Edited February 15, 2008 by Oky Wan Kenobi

[Hinckley]

We had a sig-fig mech contest recently...

I like your ideas, though. Keep 'em coming! *sweet*

[Dadster]

How about a contest designing the Headers for any of the various forums...

Redo the Pirate ala Pirates of Penzance with a chorus line of buccaneers. :-$

A peasant uprising in the History/ Castle!

Aliens galore watching your every move...

[Oky]

We had a sig-fig mech contest recently...

I like your ideas, though. Keep 'em coming! *sweet*

Aaaawww Maaaan! :'-(

I would have loved to enter that one! |-/

Oh well, looking at all those great entries I wouldn't have stood a chance anyway. X-D

Also, there might still be the possibility that there will be a transformers contest as suggested, which would be even better. ;-)

So, you like my ideas? Yay! :-D You want to hear more? Well, I already posted my best ideas... but here are some other thoughts I had:

EB Neighborhood: Music Contest - Create a vignette showing your sigfigs music interrest!

EB Neighborhood: Movie Contest - Let your sigfig star in a scene of its favorite movie! This would make a great opportunity for some hilarious parodies! X-D

Parallel EB Neighborhood Contest - What would your sigfigs counterpart from a parallel universe look like? *sweet* Create a nice vignette that shows both versions.

Some kind of videogame related contest would be cool. No specific game, just something like "recreate a scene from your favorite game" or "show your sigfig in the environment of your/its favorite game" or something.

I'm also totally in favor of another "Kill"-contest as I missed all the others. Therefore, I would suggest this:

A "Kill the Jellies" contest! X-D Now, with actually interesting Jellies with movable arms around the corner, it's time to dispose of the megablocky old ones! *skull* So, how would you kill an evil creature that is made out of jelly (and yet can't move his arms :-P )?

Lego In Real Life - Create something out of legos that is actually useful in real/everyday life! CD racks, sun glasses, saucers, PSP stands, and key racks are some simple examples. The one to make the most useful thing wins!

Or perhaps the other way around:

Weirdest Lego Construction Contest - Build the most random, pointless, and weird thing you can think of! :-D Thinking about it, this contest is probably as random as it gets, and could be a lot of fun and a huge success! :-)

A few pages back, somebody made a very interesting suggestion: To have a contest to answer the question "What would EB look like in Virtual Reality?". I think that is a very good idea; the visual interpretation of cyberspace is always very deep and interesting. It can be a lot of fun too! Remember that Futurama episode where the gang surfs a VR version of the internet? That was awesome!

So, how about that?

Also, I would love some kind of sculpting contest... I love to make lego sculptures and would like to know how you guys feel about that kinda stuff. Maybe there could be a contest to make a sculpture of your favorite disney or comic book character or videogame hero? Or remember that giant minifig S@H exclusive from a couple of years ago? How about a "Supersize Your Favorite Official Minifig Contest"? Or "Supersize your SigFig"?

Some sort of miniland-scale contest would be interesting too.

Well, I'm running out of ideas and I'm gonna stop before my suggestions become ridiculous! X-D But before I go, I have a question: What about mindstorms contests? Are they out of place here on EB? If no, why don't we have any? If yes, where can I have one?

I hope you like any of these ideas. I'll post again when I have something better to suggest! ;-)

Edited February 15, 2008 by Oky Wan Kenobi

[Scouty]

This seems like an inflation of contest ideas *wacko* . Too much for me to handle.

Though, I think sequels to past time contest should not become so. I want to see something never done before, that developes a theme that hasn't been done before, and is open to great, great entries.

:-)

[Hinckley]

So, you like my ideas? Yay! :-D

Well, I meant everyone. But, yes. I do like yours. ;-)

This seems like an inflation of contest ideas *wacko* .

That's the idea of the thread. ;-)

[Scouty]

That's the idea of the thread. ;-)

Quite so :-D . I meant it in a different way. Me explaining would only confuse so further!

So what is the schedule? One every month?

[Hinckley]

So what is the schedule? One every month?

Don't worry about that. Just discuss your ideas or give feedback on others. ;-)