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7777 Redux Contest
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Well... since Rob seems to have achieved his goal of breathing some life into
.trains I’ll copy this here too.
There was a time when LEGO released books of ideas, when trains were a flagship
property, when a LEGO license was something you used to drive at LEGOland. That
time was the 80s and that time produced 7777. But it was not a perfect time. We
now have new parts, new colours, new techniques, and 7777 looks dated. But the
idea (pardon the pun) was good. Let’s make it better.
In LEGO Train MOCs we run
semi-regular contests and challenges. This time we’re inviting all AFOLs to
play. The challenge is to create a new version of
7777 ideas book (link is to a scanned
copy)
(also download it here) with prizes for those deemed best and most 7777-like. As
a twist we won’t be allowing locomotive engines.
This contest differs a little from regular LEGO contests: rather than giving
prizes to the best entry we will be assessing entries on how well they would fit
in a new version of 7777. This means models should be kept relatively simple,
bonus points will be awarded for instructions and scenes, and we won’t be
looking for exact replicas of obscure trains.
So if you love trains, if you love town, or if you just love LEGO and a new
challenge we’d love to see what you can do. You don’t even need a single train
wheel or track to play. Just bricks and a creative mind.
Closing date: All entries must be in by midnight del31st/del30th
November on the east side of the date line. If your clock says Nov 30th you’ll
be fine.
Prizes: Three prizes will be given for the three entries judged ‘best’ (no
person will win more than one prize). Prizes are: 10219 Maersk train, 7937 Train
Station, 7936 Level Crossing
Rules: There are no hard and fast rules (other than the closing date) however
there are judging criteria so if you want a chance of winning you should meet
as many of them as possible. We also expect no more than three entries (one is
fine) per person. Further entries may be allowed with prior arrangement.
Entering: To enter the contest you must join the
7777 Redux group on flickr and post
your entry in the
entries
thread. If you do not wish to join flickr contact me (Tim G) privately and we
may come to an arrangement.
Judging criteria:
1) Model must have 7777ness
1a) Either looks like something that is in 7777 (please refer to the page
number) 1b) or Looks like something that should be in 7777
1c) But must not be a locomotive!
2) Clarity of constructions
2a) Must provide at least one breakdown shot/instruction snippet
2b) Bonus points in judging for full instructions or comprehensive breakdowns.
3) Bonus points awarded for background scenes and minifigs and action
4) Models should ideally by completely new. Models may feature old work
provided the rest is substantially new.
5) See also < this thread> for further information.
Judges: Judging will be by me (Tim Gould), Tim David, Peter Norman and special
non-trainhead judge Mark Stafford ----
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