Contest Contest: Pimp My Camper! Entry Thread

[Rufus]

Eurobricks in collaboration with The LEGO Group is proud to present a new Direct to Consumer (D2C) Building Contest:

Pimp My Camper!

The idea is this: take the LEGO VW Mini-Camper and customise it! Create a theme version from any LEGO Theme - Star Wars, Friends, Pirates, Castle ... whatever takes your fancy! Make a Steampunk version, or a futuristic Sci-Fi camper! Give it legs or wings instead of wheels! Keep it firmly down to earth as a Town version, but just soup it up! The possibilities are endless.

All we ask is that you keep the basic dimensions the same: the body must be no larger than the original (10 studs by 4 studs; height 13 plates) but reasonable overhang and appendages will be allowed; and the body must be recognisable as a VW Camper.

Only LEGO elements may be used, but custom decals are permitted.

You do NOT need to own the official LEGO version to build this. The instructions for the VW Mini-Camper are available to download and attached to the first post of the Discussion Thread.

The Prizes (kindly provided by The LEGO Affiliate Programme)

First Prize

10220 VW Camper + 40079 Mini VW Camper

Four Runners-Up Prizes

40079 Mini VW Camper

The Rules

1. The contest is open to all Eurobricks members except staff.
   
2. Members may enter as many models as they wish.
   
3. There is no restriction on the number of parts. The model must be based a shell of around the same dimensions as the LEGO Mini-Camper: 10 studs long by 4 studs wide, 13 plates high and must be recognisable as a camper, but any further additions are permitted within reason so long as the result is a vehicle.
   
4. There is no restriction on part count as long as the above criteria are fulfilled.
   
5. Post your entries in this thread. Use a separate post for each entry. No other comments will be allowed in the entry thread - a separate thread will be provided for comments.
   
6. Up to four photographs are allowed, maximum size 800x600 pixels, but you may link to a folder of further images. No digital backgrounds please.
   
7. Text descriptions are encouraged and we recommend you describe the theme you have chosen.
   
8. Use LEGO elements only: no clone brands or aftermarket products (BrickArms, BrickForge etc.). No cutting, sculpting, painting or other modifications of parts is allowed with the exception of flex-tubes which may be cut to the desired length but not modified in any other way.
   
9. Custom decals are allowed as long as you have made them yourself. Official LEGO stickers may be used.
   
10. No digital entries, diagrams or renders please.
    
11. You may edit or adjust your entry up until the closing date.
    
12. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not adhere to these rules or where any abuse of the spirit of the contest or of other members occurs.
    

Closing Date for entries is 30 September 2013

Please use this thread for Contest entries ONLY. If you wish to comment on entries, use the comments thread provided.

Discussion Thread

Comments Thread

Have fun, and good luck!

40079 Mini-Camper Instructions

Attached to the first post of the Discussion Thread.

[hench]

VW Camper Tatooine

I'm happily presenting you brand new model of VW Camper: Tatooine.

When VW built new factory on Tatooine everyone was happy. Many people (and aliens) bought Camper, because of it's size and all the space it had inside. But then came the problem. It wasn't suitable for desert. So VW's engineers constructed something new, a camper which can reach any place in the desert (except mountains).

Powerful engine. Mighty wheels. Excellent design. Yes, it's VW Camper Tatooine!

Faction: Star Wars

Edited September 1, 2013 by hench

[The Joker1]

Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a VW campervan?

Introducing the new time travelling VW, Complete with flux capacitor and essential gull-wing doors!

Delorevan 001 by Legocollecter123, on Flickr

Unfortunately due to lack of a bonnet i had to put some parts on the roof...

Delorevan 003 by Legocollecter123, on Flickr

And the gull-wing doors!!! (The boot fell of and im too tired to fix it )

Delorevan 004 by Legocollecter123, on Flickr

Oh, And it flies.

001 by Legocollecter123, on Flickr

Hope you enjoyed it :)

Edited September 1, 2013 by The Joker1

[eurotrash]

Hot Rod Camper

I lowered the front, bolted on the cow-horns, added a big block engine, added fatties, jacked up the rear. Are we racing for Pinks?

We don't need no stinkin' brake lights..

Don't have a cow man!

0 to 60 in the blink of an eye....

Edited September 1, 2013 by eurotrash

[hench]

VW Camper Locomotive

Look! What's that that machine?! It's locomotive! It's VW camper! No, it's VW Camper Locomotive. With it's big steam engine, chimney and big light, that's probably the mightiest locomotive ever!

Faction: Trains

Edited September 1, 2013 by hench

[jimmynick]

Introducing the Carship Kombi-prise: the ideal vehicle for any Redshirt's camping holiday.

Whoosh!

Zoom!

Have a safe holiday, Redshirt! Don't let the Gorn bite!

EDIT: I almost forgot! Here's a link to more pictures on Flickr!

Edited September 2, 2013 by jamesn

[Bkrosell]

The attack VW, ready for any challenge.

complete with missile launcher,

a rooftop cannon,

and side mounted machine guns.

Guaranteed to keep you safe while camping, bears wont bother you anymore.

[LegoKnight]

http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/

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Edited September 2, 2013 by LegoKnight

[Instructions archiver]

The Joker1 you bet me.

So here its my : VW Time machine

Edited September 2, 2013 by Instructions archiver

[WachutuChief]

The classic VW Transporter.

Clean, simple, and stylish.

[WachutuChief]

The Oscar Mayer Weiner Mobile.

Delivering hotdogs in style.

Edited September 2, 2013 by WachutuChief

[Yatkuu]

Nice entries so far... but your campers are no match for my Monster Van!

Monster Van by Yatkuu, on Flickr

Monster Van by Yatkuu, on Flickr

Thanks EB for the fun contest and best of luck to all!

[eurotrash]

'Do you feel the need for speed?' Camper

These are all great entries, but I kind of think that they're missing something. And that something is SPEED and OUT OF CONTROL-ness and DESTRUCTION. Okay so that's three things, but never mind - I've just built a Chima Speedorz powered VW Camper Van.

I had to build a couple of false panels to fit the Speedor and leave a hole in the roof for the ripcord...

And here's the underside... with it's single wheel!

But "How does it handle Eurotrash?" I hear you say.

Don't worry there's video proof...

http://www.flickr.co...903/9659714528/

This was about the fifteenth take - in all the others the VW drove off - the thing doesn't do straight lines.

Oh, yeah this is built for speed.... (but not steering, or robustness)

Edited September 3, 2013 by eurotrash

[dr_spock]

The VW Bat Camper because I am Batman.

Because I'm Batman Camper by dr_spock_888, on Flickr

EDITED: link image to flickr due to brickshelf problems.

Edited September 10, 2013 by dr_spock

[murphquake]

The armor's too thick on the VWAT-VWAT, Dack! Aim for the hippies!

I have a set with more pix on Flickr but everytime i paste in the link here it sets it up as a slideshow =-( If anyone has any tips for what to do with the formatting to avoid that I'd appreciate the help.

VWAT-VWAT Mini VW Van AT-AT by murphquake, on Flickr

VWAT-VWAT Mini VW Van AT-AT by murphquake, on Flickr

VWAT-VWAT Mini VW Van AT-AT by murphquake, on Flickr

VWAT-VWAT VW Van AT-AT by murphquake, on Flickr

[TNT apples]

Here is my 1st entry, The Futurevan. Ideal for those holidays on other planets...

Front:

Back:

Hope you like it

Edited September 8, 2013 by TNT apples

[Trooper 10]

My (first) entry is also an AT-AT version, the VAN-VAN.

VW VAN-VAN (AT-AT) by Trooper10.0, on Flickr

VW VAN-VAN (AT-AT) by Trooper10.0, on Flickr

VW VAN-VAN (AT-AT) by Trooper10.0, on Flickr

[jimmynick]

If your Kombi breaks down, I have a chop-top lowrider that can give you a tow.

Here's a link to more pictures on Flickr!

Edited September 3, 2013 by jamesn

[Lego Junkie]

Hoping that It's alright to enter both the FBTB version of this contest, and this one with the same entry!

Hold onto your hats, here's a VW-wing Starfighter!

VW-wing Starfighter. by Lego Junkie., on Flickr

VW-wing Starfighter. by Lego Junkie., on Flickr

[Razvy_cluj_ro]

Here is my VW Prisoner Transport Van, ready to transport all the villans!

Flickr Set

[Razvy_cluj_ro]

VW Crane Van, a mobile crane that can lift up to 4 Mini Campers at once :)

Here it's with the crane arm raised and outriggers on place (sorry for the background):

Now with the crane arm ,,extended" :D

More photos on Flickr

Edited September 3, 2013 by Razvy_cluj_ro

[WachutuChief]

Here's a mini version of my own VW snow armoured assault vehicle.

[jimmynick]

For Sale: 1965 VW Type 2

Original red / white paint job

A spot of rust here and there; nothing major

Suspension needs a little work

Location: Detroit

Price: POA

Bullet holes? Nah, they're aftermarket air vents.

See more pictures at Flickr!

[Trooper 10]

Ok ok the AT-AT was really my FBTB entry - behold the Slave-VW. (Now this one was fun)

Slave-VW by Trooper10.0, on Flickr

Slave-VW by Trooper10.0, on Flickr

Slave-VW by Trooper10.0, on Flickr

[dr_spock]

Have a ski resort? Why not get a Pisten Bully Camper for your staff? They can enjoy the nice warm roomy interior while they groom the slopes. Kitchen included.

Pisten Bully Camper by dr_spock_888, on Flickr