MOD - Grand Emporium billboard

[Criga88]

Hi all, in late April I decided to start making the billboard on GE a seasonal themed piece instead of just the standard minifig head and present. I'm trying to keep all of the designs in the spirit of the original in that they must be made on a 6 x 12 plate and 3D is acceptable (within reason). So far I've made billboards for two consecutive weeks:

May the Fourth

Mothers Day

Feel free to jump on the bandwagon and make your own billboards, I haven't noticed any other mods out there which I find a bit strange.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Criga88

[eurotrash]

Great idea and the May the Fourth one is awesome!

[emilstorm]

That Darth Vader is awesome!

[lightningtiger]

The Vader billboard is totally AWESOME......Brick On 'Criga88' !

[Criga88]

Thanks all. I think it took 90% of the design time to get Vader to look right, I'm glad it paid off. I hope the idea catches on as I'm pretty keen to see what other people can come up with.

[sithewok]

Those are both cool, but the May 4th one really came out great! I'm interested to try out this idea once I have more modulars. Seems like there should be more advertising in a city of that size... I have the Grand Emporium, but have not yet gotten to build it. You've given me another reason to look forward to it.

[Criga88]

Thanks Sithewok, I'm looking forward to seeing your take on this in the future.

[igacreative]

This is an awesome idea, and gives a sense of freshness in a layout!

[cmwcampbell]

Most great ideas trigger a "why didnt I think of that moment?" moment...this definitely falls into that category. Well done on the Vader billboard particularly.

[RedBaron4850]

Those both really look great. I would love to see more designs!

[Criga88]

Thanks for the input everyone, here's this weeks billboard:

International Museum Day

Edited July 5, 2014 by Criga88

[emilstorm]

That's another great billboard, love the little museum.

[jonwil]

I love that the museum looks similar to the 60008 Museum Break-In set :)

[glendo]

your obviously in the puss as I am, judging my your flickr pics

great billbords btw. I have been working on ones to put down the sides of the modulars to compensate not having a corner building. i like your 3D renditions

[Criga88]

Thanks everyone. I based the museum on 60008 Jonwil, seemed to be appropriate and convenient. And Glendo, I am in the puss, it gives me plenty of time to make MOCs ;)

[Criga88]

I had a bit of trouble coming up with something suitable for both geek pride day and towel day I'm not overly happy with the result, it's way too simple, but I suppose so is the reference. For those who don't get it, read Douglas Adams books.

Geek pride/towel day

Edited July 5, 2014 by Criga88

[emilstorm]

Hé hé, Nice one :)

[Dazmundo]

Great idea, this last one is perfect for the day :-)

[Criga88]

Thanks Emilstorm and Dazmundo.

[Dan-147]

I had a bit of trouble coming up with something suitable for both geek pride day and towel day I'm not overly happy with the result, it's way too simple, but I suppose so is the reference. For those who don't get it, read Douglas Adams books.

Geek pride/towel day - https://www.flickr.c...02/14260032731/

The answer to life, the universe and everything...

[Criga88]

The next billboard is up (kind of):

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers

Edited July 5, 2014 by Criga88

[emilstorm]

Nice work on the helmet, and brilliant use of carrot tops :)

[Criga88]

Thanks Emilstorm, don't forget the skeleton legs to hold the carrot tops in place

[emilstorm]

Ha, I didn't even notice, must have been too tired, nice work :)

[Zeon]

Actually it's a very good idea to keep fiddling with your "done and on display" sets or MOC over the time and change them a little. You just made me think what should we tweak on our town with my son :) Thanks for sharing!