• Models MUST conform to the Micropoplis Standard or they will be disqualified.
• MODELS MUST CONFORM TO THE MICROPOLIS STANDARD OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
• Virtual models are not allowed for this contest.
• Models posted on-line prior to 4/2/09 are not eligible for this contest.
• International entries are welcome
• There are four building categories:
  • Basic Module (1/4 Block)
  • Double Module (1/2 Block)
  • DoublePlusGood Module (Anything larger than 1/2 Block)
  • Bad Day (minimum of 1/4 block, as large as needed featuring some sort of disaster)
• Builders can enter each of the four categories, but are limited to one model-per-category. Each module must be original work. (For example, a model submitted for the 1/4 block category could not be included in a 1/2 block model as well.)
• Although builders can enter all four categories, they can win only ONE major prize package. In the case of a single builder taking the top slot in more than one category, that builder will select the prize that he or she desires and the remaining prizes will be awarded to the 2nd place finishers.
• MODELS MUST CONFORM TO THE MICROPOLIS STANDARD OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
  • Okay, I get that. But what about technic brick placement?
    • From the Micropolis Standard FAQ:
      • Q. Why are the Technic bricks in different places in pictures of early layouts?
        A. An early “beta” version of the spec had two Technic bricks on each side at studs 3-4 and 13-14. As we worked on the layout we noticed that the extra pin holes were unnecessary and in some cases were actually making it harder to assemble the layout so for our first published spec we changed to one Technic brick per side and are working on converting our existing modules
    • We encourage people to use the newer version of the standard, especially if they are planning on bringing their modules to Brickworld.
  • Fine. But what about themes? Can I build a medieval module? What about a Space one?
    • Provided the module CONFORMS TO THE MICROPOLIS STANDARD any theme is okay, although I suspect that modules with SOME connection to City/Town ideas will perform better in the judging.

• Each model will be evaluated by three judges
  • Chris Doyle, host of ReasonablyClever.com
  • Max Braun, TwinLUG member
  • Roy Cook, LEGO Ambassador, TwinLUG member
• Each judge will pick and rank his top five favorite models in each category.
• Rankings will then be tallied and overall winners decided.
• In addition, special guest judge Mariann Asanuma from ModelBuildingSecrets.com will pick her favorite creation.

Prizes:

• The best Basic Module (1/4 Block) will receive set 4210 - Coast Guard Platform
• The best DoubleModule (1/2 Block) will receive set 7632 - Crawler Crane
• The best DoublePlusGood Module (Larger than 1/2 Block) will receive set 7945 - Fire Station
• The best Bad Day Module (1/4 block or larger) will receive set 7637 - Farm
• The Second Place finisher in EACH category will receive set 4916 - Mini Animals
• Special guest judge Mariann Asanuma's favorite creation will receive a free copy of Mariann's book - "Building Secrets from the Masters - How to Build a Round Ball with Square Bricks."

TwinLUG would like to invite everyone to join us at BrickWorld in June to assemble your Micropolis modules into a huge Micropolis layout! We are looking forward to seeing the creativity that is shown for the contest and hope to see even more by the time the big party in Chicago is in full swing.