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I’m running the Children’s Program (ages 6-12) at the Philcon SF convention this December, and I’ve expanded my domain to include
LEGO activities (for all ages). Among them, I’m compiling topical shorts from
BrickFilms, and a couple of “slide”shows to inspire
participants at an open building event later than weekend -- examples of
starships and mecha.
The interest in starships at an SF con is obvious, but since Philcon has anime
and gaming tracks there’s a pre-built interest in mecha, too. So: replicas and
originals. I want to “wow” the audience, which will include kids and non-AFOLs;
so photo quality is an essential consideration -- are details visible? Does is
project well? (E.g., black MOCs don’t photograph well.)
I’ve been poking through Brickshelf and lugnet.build.mecha’s Featured Models,
but I could also use suggestions. Once I make selections I’ll be asked formal
permission to use the images. (They’ll be credited to individual builders,
naturally.) If any of the models have “stories” attached (“this technique
originated by...,” “Part of the XYZ fan theme created by...”) that’d be cool; if
they’re already written down, just point me at the URL.
I’m especially interested in examples of SNOT techniques, elements used in
unexpected ways, and hands; plus replicas from highly recognizable sources (Eva,
Gundam, Robotech, Trek, etc.). I think I’ll mark up the images to highlight the
specific elements used (hinges, minifig tools, Bionicle parts), and I might
build samples (heads, joints, hands) to pass around.
Thank you.
There will be a mini-exhibit at the con; I’ll probably have the assistance of
area clubs (DelVaLUG, GardenSLUG) in assembling it. Eric Sophie will probably
be bringing some of his large bots.
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