From the Vintage 2011 Collection.
About this creation
Built explicitly for Round II of the MocOlympics: Dave Shaddix vs. TheFisherman - You and What Army?
Now some thoughts:
I had the misfortune of drawing a terribly limited and unimaginative category in Round II, 'YOU and what army'. After chewing on the subject for a while, I decided to take a different approach to it and built something more interpretive than literal.
Although I believe the judge or judges who penned this category might have envisioned hundreds of minifigures standing on a plate next to a couple of hardsuits or mechs, perhaps arranged in a comedic fashion or poised to do 'epic battle', I again chose to discard the boilerplate expectation and cut my own path. I figure that if I am going out, I am going out swinging ...and on my terms.
I wish my opponent the best of luck.
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October 5, 2011 |
Too bad about the technicality. This is a great build and I hope to see you in the 2012 MocOlympics! |
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October 4, 2011 |
Hello Dave,
Great Build and I couldn't agree with you more about challenging yourself for the categories. This years MO's was my first time trying and I often felt that more creative builds were not awarded as they should have been (not only with mine but others). I think often time people are caught up in lighting, photography, long drawn out detailed stories, and multiple MOCs (not just components) for a single entry. I think the build should speak for itself and I think that you accomplished that very well and your MOC speaks volumes on the category. |
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October 1, 2011 |
A great take on the category with very nice execution. Great job! |
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October 1, 2011 |
Quoting El Barto !
Yeah, dude, killer mosaic! You're like a machine putting those things together! But rules are rules, so my vote has to be with The Fisherman.
Barto - no sweat. In fact, since I clearly lost this one due to a technicality (regardless of subject), I withdraw my entry. No use wasting further time judging this. I've dropped group and changed titles to clear trace of the MOCO's. Thanks for your time and effort Barto! |
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October 1, 2011 |
Quoting Dave Kaleta
Dave, So, this was a great take on the category. I totally understand about getting something you're not entirely pleased with and having to build in it. I'm disappointed that you didn't challenge yourself to try something more within the confines of the topic; a squid army could have been fantastic and right up your alley! Don't get me wrong, the mosaic is both lovely AND it fits the title of the category. I don't think you were in the wrong trying something outside the box, it fact, I applaud your thinking and ingenuity. All things being equal, I would judge your entry and your opponents as quite comparable. Here's the rub...
"Your entry MUST:
Be titled "MocOlympics (may be shortened to MO) round 2 "you" vs "Your opponent." You may title it anything you wish after that but that must be the opening of the title."
So, I want to thank you for challenging the status quo with your entry (which again, was great), but ultimately my vote goes to your opponent. ~Dave
Hey, no sweat Dave. It's been a fun two rounds. I feel the challenge IS NOT building for a category description, but in the departure from it and varying the theme a bit ...exploring the 'spirit of the title' if you will. Building an army, vehicles, weapons, etc. is no challenge at all. Truth be told, I have been itching for a little 'sci-fi action' lately, but I didn't like this forum in which to present it. Generally speaking, the MOColympics pushes people to build for unexpected categories and forces them to think out of the box. The downside is that it generally encourages them to build fast and sloppy as well, focusing more on storyline, humor and sig figs. As I said, I figured that I was going down this round as a consequence of my take on this category, but I am on my terms. Thank you Dave for your feedback and support.
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October 1, 2011 |
Yeah, dude, killer mosaic! You're like a machine putting those things together! But rules are rules, so my vote has to be with The Fisherman. |
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October 1, 2011 |
Dave, So, this was a great take on the category. I totally understand about getting something you're not entirely pleased with and having to build in it. I'm disappointed that you didn't challenge yourself to try something more within the confines of the topic; a squid army could have been fantastic and right up your alley! Don't get me wrong, the mosaic is both lovely AND it fits the title of the category. I don't think you were in the wrong trying something outside the box, it fact, I applaud your thinking and ingenuity. All things being equal, I would judge your entry and your opponents as quite comparable. Here's the rub...
"Your entry MUST:
Be titled "MocOlympics (may be shortened to MO) round 2 "you" vs "Your opponent." You may title it anything you wish after that but that must be the opening of the title."
So, I want to thank you for challenging the status quo with your entry (which again, was great), but ultimately my vote goes to your opponent. ~Dave |
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September 30, 2011 |
cool! Good Luck! |
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Keith Goldman September 29, 2011 |
Well played Shaddix, I'd rather look at this than a bunch of figs on a plate. |
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September 29, 2011 |
Great entry, it has a real Pop Art feel to it. Good luck |
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September 29, 2011 |
Best entry yet! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Well played indeed. Can't wait to see how this turns out. |
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September 29, 2011 |
Really nice build! Interesting take on the category! good luck!~Jelle |
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September 29, 2011 |
Tough cookies to the judges! This is terrific and I feel it more than fits the Category and the spirit of the game! good luck to you! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Excellent!!!!! |
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September 29, 2011 |
You couldn't've gritted your teeth and borne it?—Nah, I know it's pants to put effort into something you're not feeling. Nice mosaic, nonetheless. |
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September 29, 2011 |
Superb job and an interesting take on the subject. I wouldn't give up just yet, i think the judges might like a bit of out of the box thinking. |
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September 29, 2011 |
Nice job! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Quoting The Fisherman
Very good build and an interesting interpretation. The topic however was somewhat more specific though leaves enough room for variation. I am curious of the judging. Now, where did I put my other 99 minifigs...
Like I said, 'limited'. I figure I pretty much handed you Round III, you could probably take a picture of your minifig collection and get there. Good luck in the next round. |
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September 29, 2011 |
Very good build and an interesting interpretation. The topic however was somewhat more specific though leaves enough room for variation. I am curious of the judging. Now, where did I put my other 99 minifigs... |
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September 29, 2011 |
This is a great mosaic however the judges decide to take it - good luck! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Excellent, another great mosaic from you! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Because one could do lego mosaics with the appropriate software too, I am always a bit nervous when judging them. Truly, there is the opposite of greed looking at your theme... You were quite explicit on how you liked it ;-) But Hey, your take on the theme is maybe the best way to handle it and deserves my full support. It came out excellent! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Brilliant! |
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September 29, 2011 |
Haha, I would have never thought of this if I had that category. Interesting take! |
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Commander Nexu September 28, 2011 |
Wow!!! This deserves WAY more comments!!! 6/5!!! =D |
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September 28, 2011 |
Looks great. Good luck. |
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September 28, 2011 |
brilliant! |
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September 28, 2011 |
Cool idea! |
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September 28, 2011 |
Dude that's really cool! I dig those flat, comic-style colours, I reckon mosaics have more impact like that rather than with skin tone gradations. Maybe just a personal preference. Best of luck with the judging! |
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September 28, 2011 |
Additional notes: The mosaic is 90x96 studs and will be the first of my mosaics mounted with screws rather than adhesive. |
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September 28, 2011 |
Very nice. Good luck! |
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September 28, 2011 |
Haha, well done man. |
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