RBBL Challenge Week 9: One-to-One!

1:1!

What better way to learn about scale than to start with making something at a 1:1 scale? Either build a recognizable item, like something out of your house, in the exact same size out of LEGO; or scale up some kind of minifigure accessory to human scale.

Need bricks?
The Buildspace is now open so you can pick through and fill a Bulk Brick Box. We also have Bulk Brick Boxes full of random parts available for $10 each, and of course our inventory of over 300,000 parts in the back! (Mask Required. $5 BBB discount only applies to pre-filled boxes of random parts.)

This week’s prize will help you expand your theme!

Now that the store is partially open, Bulk Brick Boxes with random parts will be $10, 30# tubs are still $90 (when you bring your own tub), AND you can fill your own Bulk Brick Box (for $15). You do not have to purchase a Bulk Brick Box to participate in the challenge. All builders that post their builds on the Facebook Group or with #roguebrickbuilders, will get a free Day Pass (which are now available to be picked up)!

RULES: All ages welcome to enter a build. The RBBL Team will collectively pick their favorite build based on presentation, story (whether written or implicit with the build), and creative use of parts. Photography is very important since we can't see it in person, yet. Try to use natural light (cloudy days are great), neutral backgrounds, and keep your camera steady. For this contest, try to put it where you would normally see it around the house.

Submit as many entries as you want, but one day pass per builder. We'll keep a list of day pass winners and give them out with your next purchase or whenever we see you next.

Our favorite build will receive a Buildable 2x4 Red Brick ($30 value)! Deadline is June 2nd at 11:59pm

A few pointers to get started!

Pay close attention to angles, colors, and structural integrity. Some angles are quite difficult to get with LEGO; the color palette is limited; and, since you’re dealing with a different type of material, you have to make sure your bricks can handle the weight of different parts of your build.

Take measurements. If you’re scaling up, a LEGO stud is roughly 1 m or 3 ft. But also be prepared to fudge the numbers a bit to make it look more accurate. Minifigures are very wide, clunky, and their accessories tend to be oversized.

More examples here.