Get Involved!

BrickFest conventions are only a part of a growing, vibrant community: the fans of LEGO. Many conference attendees use this opportunity to show off their creations, gather feedback, exchange ideas, and generally have a good time with like-minded people. However, the community doesn't start or stop when BrickFest isn't happening.

1. Show off your MOCs (My Own Creation) for all to see! Please bring your LEGO creations to BrickFest to display in the various theme areas.
2. Deliver a Presentation on your favorite theme or new & cool building techniques.
3. Become a BrickFest Volunteer - we can use your help!!!
4. Buy, sell, and trade at the Brick Bazaar. Sign up today, and be sure to bring some extra cash for the pieces and sets you always wanted!
5. Get involved in the online community at LUGNET, FBTB.net, BZPower.com, LEGOFan.org, and LEGO.com discussion forums!
6. Get involved in Community Events! There are lots of great activities you can be involved with at BrickFest:
   • The Dirty Brickster! Yes, bring a cool Lego item (valued around $10) for one or both of the two Dirty Brickster events this year!
   • Mosiac Build There are panels to be built before BrickFest and at BrickFest - sign up to build one.
7. Get involved in Community Projects! Lots of displays cannot happen without your help:
   • Great Ball Contraption** Plan to bring your module for this years display!
   • This year we are having a Reaver Ship Fly In**. You can participate by bring your Reaver related MOC to show off!
8. Get involved in Contests! Competing head-to-head is a great way to improve your building skill and have a ton of fun:
   • Mindstorms Robot** Get working on your mindstorms robot so it will be ready for BrickFest this year!
   • Power functions Battlebots** Get working on your Power Functions Battlebot so it will be ready for BrickFest this year!
   • Wacky Race Time to build a racer that will get its vehicle and especially its driver the farthest from the ramp starting point!
   • The BrickMaster Build Off Build your interpretation of your favorite classic Lego set and win a Lego set from LEGO!
   • Creative Badge Contest Make the flashiest coolest badge to impress all the other builders!

• Build a MOC (My Own Creation) and fill out a MOC display sign for it - while you're at it, check out what other people are bringing!
  

• Build a module to bring for Moonbase, Castle, or other community projects

• Preorder from Brick Bazaar Vendors (list coming soon) so you have the brick you need to finish your MOCs
  

• Get involved in the online community at Lugnet, FBTB.net, BZPower.com, and LEGO.com's own discussion forums
  

• Find a competition you're interested in and get ready
  

• Become a Presenter! Do you have something you'd like to present as a game, seminar, contest, etc? Sign up now The Application deadlinge for 2005 presintations is July 2nd to give a presentation at BrickFest 2005!

At the Convention

• Give a presentation The presentation application deadline is July 2nd.
• Volunteer!
• Buy, sell, and trade at the Brick Bazaar (more info to come)
• Check the schedule to find what sessions you're interested in

After the Convention

• Fill out the post-event survey
• Upload your pictures and post the links
• Prepare for the next BrickFest!