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GO MINIMAN GO Photo Contest (Example Entry)

Just curious. Where did this come from?
Where is this from?
I know where this is from. :)
GO MINIMAN GO Photo Contest (Example Entry) by Dunechaser.
The Brothers Brick is pleased to announce the "GO MINIMAN GO Photo Contest".

Announcement post

Contest rules with details on prizes and categories

Group pool for entries

(Building by Erik Varszegi and scene designed by Keith Malone.) 
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Timothy R says:

Ouch, only 18 years of age, poop. :P
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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legözfreak says:

I concur. Fiddlesticks! Is Nadroj even 18?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dunechaser  Pro User  says:

I hear your pain -- I really do -- but as we say on our About page, "The Brothers Brick is a LEGO blog for adult fans of LEGO."

An 18+ contest is consistent with how we've run contests in the past, and eliminates our liability in requesting real names and addresses from minors.

Thanks in advance for understanding!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

-Frankie C- [deleted] says:

TFOLs look at the brothers brick too, this is kinda ridiculus but I can see both sides of the argument. Still though, why not 13 instead of 18? I mean, by rule, to be an AFOL you have to be at least 13 right?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dunechaser  Pro User  says:

^ The A in AFOL does stand for Adult, not Teen. ;-)

TBB certainly wouldn't be the same without all the talented builders and active commenters who just happen to be teens. That won't ever change. For the purposes of this contest, though, the 18+ requirement isn't open for discussion. Sorry! :-(
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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lights  Pro User  says:

Anyone know why is it Miniman and not Minifig?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

-Frankie C- [deleted] says:

pleh.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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bread_man_017 says:

So who made the art gallery?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dynamochi  Pro User  says:

Cool idea & great contest!! I gotta get crackin'!! :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Samthelegoman1 says:

Damn! I wish I was born in 1990!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Blind|Bricks says:

Hold on a lego run contest for over 18's? Pleh
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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-Gaunt- says:

:( I mean, I can see why, but look at all these TFOLs wanting to build... I think Andrew was just nicely trying to say that they don't want to drag noobs over to the brother's brick, or maybe not noobs, just people nat quite up to par with everyone else.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dunechaser  Pro User  says:

^ I could name a dozen under-18 builders who are more talented and frequently more mature than most AFOLs, so that is truly not the reason.

As I said in my first response above, the 18+ restriction really is about avoiding the legal complications of requesting real names and addresses from minors. I don't personally understand every nuance of the law, but rest assured that our reasons are legal and not discriminatory.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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NewRight  Pro User  says:

If anyone is that desperate to enter could they not simply use their parent's or guardian's name and address. With parental permission of course.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Samthelegoman1 says:

Where is the scene from? Like the 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s?
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Big C Harvey  Pro User  says:

Jiminy, people need to let it go. It's a waste of time to complain about something you're not gonna change. Go build instead.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

-Frankie C- [deleted] says:

@ dunechaser, that makes sense to me. Thanks.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Monkfish44 says:

Can't wait to see the entries! Oh, who made this? It's awsome.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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whateverly  Pro User  says:

Kudos on the sizeable interior and the lighting effects.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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witha K says:

Hey, that's the warehouse/hide-out I built to inspire the animators of this,
batman.lego.com/en-US/movies/default.aspx
I was wondering where that model went.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dunechaser  Pro User  says:

^ At the beginning of the video? Hmm, I can sort of see the similarity.

For the record, I didn't build this scene -- and unfortunately I can't say for sure who did, so I'm unable to confirm what witha K said at the moment.

EDIT: This scene was built by Keith Malone, a Creative Director who works for LEGO.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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brad shave says:

Ha!! love it!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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LollyFreak says:

Go to www.votervirus.com

The users help vote for other people's contests. Good Luck!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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leamar 55 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A group for Charliehope's favourites, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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NIRDIAN says:

DAMMIT! I can't join. :(
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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>Otto says:

Even though I'm not 18 this still gave me an idea of something to build, so thanks Andrew :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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Dunechaser  Pro User  says:

Quick update on this example entry for the contest:

I received this photo from The LEGO Group without complete details on who actually built it. Contrary to my initial information, the building itself was created by Erik witha K Varszegi and the scene was designed by Keith Malone.

Apologies for any misattribution or confusion.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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.eti  Pro User  says:

Whoever built this scene, it's really impressive! Now it's up to us to make something even more impressive.....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

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