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Re: scibrick and our future (long)
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Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:59:14 GMT
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Felix,
Scibrick, I feel, should be a group devoted to furthering the use of LEGO as an
artistic media in the science-fiction genre. A very ‘fluffy’ sentence, so I’ll
explain:
SB should be an independent group that is capable of presenting displays and
exhibits that can rival TLC’s model builders. Because the group is independent,
the group will have more flexibility than TLC in subject matter and models.
Science-fiction (space, especially) is something that has been a source for sets
from TLC, but SB will go beyond the sets to a higher level of modeling in
concepts and detail. SB will then become a resource for use by TLC and the
public in participating in appropriate activities.
Appropriate activities would include museum shows, science-fiction and science
conventions, even movie theaters. And each place would present unique objectives
for SB to take advantage of.
These include:
Participation in the LEGO community. SB displays will show many people new
ways to build ‘outside of the box.’ And they can inspire people to begin or
restart their LEGO hobby.
Education to the general community. SB displays could show models of upcoming
NASA projects and also provide information about them. Simple writeups about
space models could expose the public to how things work, and if planned
completely, could provide guides to find out more information on the concepts
behind the models. For example, Bob Haye’s round space station at Brickfest was
beautiful..imagine having that at the Air and Space Museum with a little writeup
explaining why it is round. People would be drawn in by the model, and they will
want to learn.
Promotion of LEGO as a viable medium for science-fiction. SB will provide a
professional level of modelmaking to the places it chooses to participate in.
The club’s reputation will not only be in the science fiction genre, but also in
the building media. Many people will be surprised and amazed at the the
collective talents of SB. As an example, Adrian Drake’s Nebucanezzar at a movie
theatre showing Matrix Revolutions would be a fun way to show that while
people have grown up, so have LEGO builders. Imagine a Helm’s Deep diorama as
done by SB at another theatre.
These are all blue sky proposals, but proposals that can be reachable.
SB will have to be flexible to meet these objectives. The leadership will have
to have regional leaders to act on events and represent SB at the local level.
SB should be a coordinating body to send and create displays and models to
events, and act as a liason to TLC if needed.
SB will also be open to all branches of science-fiction including fantasy. If we
want to have the maximum available talent, SB should work with the broadest base
possible.
And SB and ILTCO should be complements of each other.
Just my thoughts.
Joe Meno
.space paparazzi!
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