Generic Contest Discussion

[syclone]

If it is what I think it is - OH YES! 

[BusterHaus]

@Jim I used an image with Lego examples, not an image from the cartoon or other toys.

[Aventador2004]

1 hour ago, Jim said:

I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

If lego gives you the prizes, they would possibly make a message board.

[Jim]

Just now, Aventador2004 said:

If lego gives you the prizes, they would possibly make a message board.

BusterHaus already answered my question. 

[Aventador2004]

23 minutes ago, Jim said:

BusterHaus already answered my question. 

I noticed after, I was on page 28, and did not notice page 29.

[Omikron]

If the new contest is about scale modeling or model team rather than technic then ...

 

 

I simply don't have any LEGO system parts. And shipping them to me usually takes like a month or so and since I don't build much that kind of investment is mostly unpractical. But hey! TC12!!!

Edited August 15, 2017 by Omikron

[Alex Ilea]

Even thought I don't really like the idea I already thought of something :) and oh boy, it is crazy

[BrickbyBrickTechnic]

Now I'm anxious to see what it is...

[Aventador2004]

Any more hints? I am getting anxious.

[Jim]

Why do you need hints?! I have basically told you what the contest is 

Game on!!

 

[msk6003]

Pull-back contest idea again

Name: Pulling back your vehicle!

Rule

You need build 2 vehicle and it's combine model which using pull back motor.

One one-road vehicle(like F1 or leman racer), One off-road vehicle(like buggy car or monster truck).(like lego's offical pullback model)

Max tire size is 56. Not allowed if over 56.(56x26=ok, 56x28=ok. 62.4x20=no)

Each model must use less than 200 parts.

Not allowed other actuator.(like linear, pneumatic, any electronic...)

Can use only 1 pull-back motor each vehicle.(combine model allow 2)

Can using gear but less than 3 in one vehicle.(combine model allow 6)

Walking vehicle and catapiller is not allowed. Only using tire and wheel.

Edited November 6, 2017 by msk6003

[Aventador2004]

4 minutes ago, msk6003 said:

 

Uhh, that has been mentioned many times before, and by many people before. I think if it was to happen, it will eventually.

I also disagree with the restrictions.

I would say:

• 2 models, unrestricted genre.
• Combined model.
• Under 400 combined.
• Max 56mm tire
• No size limit.
• Video of speed.

Good description of why you chose your car.

 

Edited November 6, 2017 by Aventador2004

[aminnich]

IMO:

size limits are silly (but I understand why you have them)

Limitations on what is inside the model is silly

One pull-back motor is what is similar between all of the contestants (I understand that)

Why 2 vehicles?  Are you trying to go for something like the LEGO sets where the pullbacks to combine?  

 

I don't know about a contest like this.  I mean how many people here have a pullback motor?  

[Aventador2004]

Just now, aminnich said:

I don't know about a contest like this.  I mean how many people here have a pullback motor?  

Don't know, good poll idea. Point taken.

[TechnicRCRacer]

I am still waiting for a rally car contest!

I like this pullbacks idea, will participate if it succeeds!

[Leonardo da Bricki]

I second the rally car contest!

I would have to get a pull-back motor, but for contest, sure! Hope this idea pans out....

[mocbuild101]

I like the idea of a pullback motor contest, but I think the rules suggested above are too strict. Here's what I would suggest:

 

Pullback Motor contest - make a MOC powered by pullback motors!

• No size limit.
• Can be any type of vehicle.
• No other power sources allowed. (pneumatic, electronic, manually powered)
• Only original Lego pullback motors - no rubber bands or springs.

Edited November 7, 2017 by mocbuild101
Ed got left out... :P

[Jurss]

I have pretty lot of pullback motors ... so I'm in. Pullback sets also are pretty cheap, so I don't see big problem here.

[Ivan_M]

I would welcome more serious contest for change - we had two contest with quite similar mood, to build something not represented in real world/crazy/wacky etc. Please not another crazy "Pullback" contest. I'm all in for something like TC9? "Build a crane".

[Mechbuilds]

I personally don't vote because the voting thing is complicated. What i want is just a poll with the contestants names in and i'll simply pick the one i like the most. 
The whole distribution of numbers gets too confusing to learn. 

[9v system]

still would really like to see a GBC contest

[Jim]

Just now, 9v system said:

still would really like to see a GBC contest

I am absolutely in favor of doing something with GBC, but I am not sure it should be a contest. 

[9v system]

Just now, Jim said:

I am absolutely in favor of doing something with GBC, but I am not sure it should be a contest. 

i just feel that gbc never gets enough attention

[Jim]

There will be a pullback contest somewhere a long the line. But it will not be the next contest.

Just now, 9v system said:

i just feel that gbc never gets enough attention

GBC is like Mindstorms....a niche audience here on EB.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Following the Whacky Wheels Contest, we can have a Whacky Wings Contest, in which contestants are required to build an aircraft with a wacky function.

And maybe Whacky Watercraft Contest also.

 

Edited November 7, 2017 by Ngoc Nguyen