Minifig Customization Workshop Contest 2011

[Darth Yogi]

Create a custom minifigure representing an existing Country/Nation

Does this means we can't do something Aztec or Mayan, or can we make the argument that its what ever the country is practicing some old ceremony which involves items from the past.

[GeneralTalon]

Also, for category 3, does it have to be a jousting champion of can it be any form of medieval tournament, like archery or something?

Thanks

[LuxorV]

Does this means we can't do something Aztec or Mayan, or can we make the argument that its what ever the country is practicing some old ceremony which involves items from the past.

While something Aztec or Mayan would be very interesting, it could be an idea for next year (I noted it in my 'ideas for future contests' file ). This time, let's stick with contemporary Nations.

Also, for category 3, does it have to be a jousting champion of can it be any form of medieval tournament, like archery or something?

Thanks

Jousting Champion is what I meant, thus the link to the LEGO 10223 Kingdoms Joust

[Darth Yogi]

While something Aztec or Mayan would be very interesting, it could be an idea for next year (I noted it in my 'ideas for future contests' file ). This time, let's stick with contemporary Nations.

Damn! now I have to think of something new. Glad to give a new idea though

[Tomcat RIO]

thanks for organizing this contest and thanks to the sponsors with the great prizes!

just quick questions about cat 2 and 3..

let's say i'm intending to cut and glue 2 Lego brick parts together to get a 45 degree angle for an alien head sturcture ( a droid head and his arm). would that be allowed or would I have to build it from scratch with sculpy? The rules did not mention explicitly whether cutting and gluing is allowed, just making of new parts, I thought it would be polite to ask first.

For the cat 3 joust, I assume custom bardings are allowed? Ie paintovers or cloth/capes etc.. Since most existing designs are in violation of the rules. Also, do we have to use a standard Lego horse for the contest, or can we use a partially brick built horse to allow attaching of additional armour?

thanks in advance for answering my queries!

[LuxorV]

let's say i'm intending to cut and glue 2 Lego brick parts together to get a 45 degree angle for an alien head sturcture ( a droid head and his arm). would that be allowed or would I have to build it from scratch with sculpy? The rules did not mention explicitly whether cutting and gluing is allowed, just making of new parts, I thought it would be polite to ask first.

Cut and glue as much as you wish. This is all about customs, purist, modded or completly newly created ones.

For the cat 3 joust, I assume custom bardings are allowed? Ie paintovers or cloth/capes etc.. Since most existing designs are in violation of the rules. Also, do we have to use a standard Lego horse for the contest, or can we use a partially brick built horse to allow attaching of additional armour?

Custom bardings are allowed, as well as a brick built horse, as long as it is comparable in size to a standard horse.

Keep in mind that Category 3 is about the minifig champion (thus the front, back and side pictures should show him/her alone on foot); his/her mount is for the vignette only.

[commdr_neyo]

As for category 1, is it also acceptable to use a national legend?

A person which could or could not be real?

(or would that be a historical figure, like Praiter Yed said?)

Edited October 8, 2011 by commdr_neyo

[Tomcat RIO]

Cut and glue as much as you wish. This is all about customs, purist, modded or completly newly created ones.

Custom bardings are allowed, as well as a brick built horse, as long as it is comparable in size to a standard horse.

Keep in mind that Category 3 is about the minifig champion (this the front, back and side pictures should show him/her alone on foot); his/her mount is for the vignette only.

Thank you very much for clearing up my doubts!

Time to get started on my knight and my alien right away!

[LuxorV]

As for category 1, is it also acceptable to use a national legend?

A person which could or could not be real?

(or would that be a historical figure, like Praiter Yed said?)

The aim of Category one is to portray an aspect of a current Nation, so I'd say (historical) national legends should be part of a different(future?) category.

[commdr_neyo]

The aim of Category one is to portray an aspect of a current Nation, so I'd say (historical) national legends should be part of a different(future?) category.

Hm, okay. I was thinking of making the Flying Dutchman

I guess I'll have to do an other figure then

[Omicron]

Although I'm not gonna enter, I figure to ask this in case someone wants to know. Can the use of brasso be acceptable? Since all it is is just removing what Lego has created, like cutting a piece.

-Omi

[LuxorV]

Although I'm not gonna enter, I figure to ask this in case someone wants to know. Can the use of brasso be acceptable? Since all it is is just removing what Lego has created, like cutting a piece.

-Omi

Yes it is

[Darth Yogi]

Can the tournament champion have a sword instead of a lance? And does he need to be on a horse. Also can the vignette have another non-customized figure.

[LuxorV]

Can the tournament champion have a sword instead of a lance?

As tournaments weren't restricted to jousting only, yes, he can have a lance, a sword, a mace, a battle-axe; just make sure it's a proper weapon for the Middle Ages. We do not want to see a Tournament Champion with a plasma rifle, right?

And does he need to be on a horse.

No he doesn't. As I said before:

Keep in mind that Category 3 is about the minifig champion (thus the front, back and side pictures should show him/her alone on foot)

His/her mount is for the vignette only, if you want to include it there.

Also can the vignette have another non-customized figure.

Yes, non-customised figures can be incuded into the vignette, which is meant to show how your custom figures mixes with normal LEGO elements, so figs too.

[billythreechins]

good contest I might enter :classic:

[LandShark]

As a purist, the prizes don't interest me at all, but I might enter Category 3 just for fun.

[Wardancer]

Thanks for Category C, I am very excited to partipate.

One question: Can I use a waterslide transfer from Games Workshop? It's a small rune.

If I can't, it's ok, but I wouldn't want to be disqualified because of this.

[LuxorV]

One question: Can I use a waterslide transfer from Games Workshop? It's a small rune.

As the rules say:

• You may not include in your entry any decal or other design element created by other customisers;

Thanks for asking anyway

[Wardancer]

Keep in mind that Category 3 is about the minifig champion (thus the front, back and side pictures should show him/her alone on foot); his/her mount is for the vignette only.

Does this mean the horse is not taken into consideration whatsoever? This suprises me, with knight and horse being one unit aesthetically especially in a jousting context. Most knights even look a bit odd with long lance and thick armour without a horse.

(Sorry, I don't wanna be a smartass, I am just curious. I am quite new to this contesting.)

[LuxorV]

Does this mean the horse is not taken into consideration whatsoever? This suprises me, with knight and horse being one unit aesthetically especially in a jousting context. Most knights even look a bit odd with long lance and thick armour without a horse.

(Sorry, I don't wanna be a smartass, I am just curious. I am quite new to this contesting.)

I agree with you to some extent. Knight and horse were one unit in the jousting part of the tournament, but champions used to get down and do a sword(/other weapon of choice) fight when neither could dis-mount the other in 3 runs, to finish off a draw, or as a second/final stage in more bloody contests (depending on the rules).

On the other hand, the horse is not required here (being these contests about minifig customisation), but it is taken into consideration if used. As a matter of fact, the first pic in every post is/should be the vignette shot, and that is what will be displayed in the voting thread

As for the fact that the front, back and side shots are required to show the minifig alone, that's to allow a better view of the custom work on it, without parts of it being hidden by the head of the horse or the saddle, for example.

[Tomcat RIO]

good points about the horse and knight..

I have another probelm and issue as I was building up my alien and my knight. This may be useful and relevant to others as well.

Probelm at hand is the issue of overhang, protusions. The knight's lance is so long that when attached to my vignette, it sticks slightly out of the 8x8 base limits( about 3 studs). If i shift it back and abit, then the tail and barding of my horse exits the other side. lol.

I am not sure what will be the rules concerning slight protusions of similar accesories, such as flag atop towers, long weapons, on the 8x8 vignette.

Of course, since the focus is on the custom minifig itself, I wasn't even sure if it is a valid to be overconcerned about the vignette base!

Thanks LuxorV in advance, again, from this inquisitive first-time MOC contest entrant.

[LuxorV]

Probelm at hand is the issue of overhang, protusions. The knight's lance is so long that when attached to my vignette, it sticks slightly out of the 8x8 base limits( about 3 studs). If i shift it back and abit, then the tail and barding of my horse exits the other side. lol.

Don't worry too much about it. As long as it's the lance overhanging, there is no issue.

[CMP]

I have a quick question about Category 1. I know it says based on an existing nation, which it would be. My question is if it's possible to create a sort apocalyptic survivor, though still based on an existing nation.

It just seems like all the good ideas have already been made by the collectible figs.

[LuxorV]

I have a quick question about Category 1. I know it says based on an existing nation, which it would be. My question is if it's possible to create a sort apocalyptic survivor, though still based on an existing nation.

It just seems like all the good ideas have already been made by the collectible figs.

By 'existing' we mean at current time. Please do not base your figs on possible future evolutions of current nations.

I'm sure you'll find plenty of ideas if you think about it or just browse a travel agency site

[CMP]

By 'existing' we mean at current time. Please do not base your figs on possible future evolutions of current nations.

I'm sure you'll find plenty of ideas if you think about it or just browse a travel agency site

Well, I meant a survivor of that nation, but I see what you mean.