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    Ed Mack

    Hello LEGO fans..  It’s been a little over a year since Jeff and I started working on our first book, The Ultimate Guide to Collectible LEGO Sets: Identification and Price Guide.  Well, after a year and a half, the book is now available at retail and is selling briskly.  We would like to thank everyone who has bought a copy and hope you have enjoyed the book.  Krause Publishing did a very nice job with our book in my opinion and is seeing strong sales, strong enough to ask us to do a second book.

    The new book will concentrate on the classic LEGO minifigure (...and maxifigure) and their values and unique features that make them valuable on LEGO secondary marketplaces.  The book will be done in a similar fashion as our first book...basically including most major LEGO themes and the important minifigures from each theme.  We are looking to discuss hundreds of special minifigures and will have a price guide that covers many of the major minifigures.  

    But unlike our first book which gravitated towards more text and analysis than pictures, this book will make the photos of the minifigures the focal point of the book.  This book will be a hardcover book, with higher quality images and page finish.  While there will be plenty of data and analysis, the publisher wanted to put LEGO minifigures in “creative LEGO” and “real world” scenes or dioramas, besides having the traditional body shot of a minifigure found on Brickset or Bricklink.  

    The creations of French photographer, Samsofy Pardugato, is an excellent example of mixing real world situations with LEGO minifigures and coming up with a dynamic photograph.  Here are a few of his works and you can check out more example here…

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    A person can also create a wonderful photograph with just LEGO sets, pieces and minifigures.  Here are examples illustrating such techniques…

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    As I stated above, there will be dozens and dozens of important, unique and valuable minifigures discussed in the book and not all will receive special treatment, but quite a few will and this is where Jeff and I need YOUR help.  We need the help of those LEGO fans and collectors out there that have a creative flair for photography and we are willing to offer fame and fortune for it...LOL.

    Jeff and I are going to run LEGO photography “contest” for any person who wants to give it a shot.  We are looking for people to come up with “creative LEGO” and “real world” scenes or dioramas for each one of the below themes:

    • ADVENTURERS
    • AGENTS/ULTRA AGENTS
    • ATLANTIS/AQUA RAIDERS
    • AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
    • BATMAN
    • BIONICLE
    • CASTLE
    • CITY
    • COLLECTIBLE MINIFIGURES(CMFs)
    • COMIC CON, TOY FAIR & CONVENTION
    • CREATOR
    • DIMENSIONS
    • DINO/JURASSIC WORLD
    • DISNEY PRINCESSES
    • ELVES
    • EXO-FORCE
    • FRIENDS
    • HARRY POTTER
    • HERO FACTORY
    • IDEAS/CUUSOO
    • INDIANA JONES
    • LEGENDS OF CHIMA
    • LORD OF THE RINGS/THE HOBBIT
    • MONSTER FIGHTERS
    • NINJAGO
    • PIRATES/PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
    • POWER MINERS
    • RACERS
    • SCOOBY-DOO
    • SEASONAL
    • SPACE
    • SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
    • STAR WARS
    • SUPERHEROES
    • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
    • THE LEGO MOVIE
    • THE LONE RANGER
    • THE SIMPSONS
    • TOY STORY
    • MAXIFIGURES
    • VINTAGE PRE 2000 MINIFIGURES
    • MISCELLANEOUS MINIFIGURES and THEME
    • COUNTERFEITS

    Each new chapter will have one of these creative LEGO minifigure action scenes or dioramas attached to it in some manner, whether it’s in the introduction or later in the chapter.  Some major themes might have multiple “special” images.  These creations should include one or more minifigures from that theme.  That is really the only rule for these images.  They have to have theme based minifigures in the photos.  

    Besides the major creative layouts in each chapter, we will discuss dozens and dozens of other important minifigures that require high quality photos.  Examples of these can be seen here:

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    These can also be creative in nature, but they don’t have to be.  Sometimes, a quality high resolution photo of a cool minifigure speaks volumes. Specific minifigures that will be discussed in the book will be released to those who are interested by contacting Jeff or I.  I have a list for each theme and will be looking for quite a few to be honest.  Feel free to share any ideas that you have.  

    As for the contest itself, there will be various prizes.  First off, each person who sends in a photograph that gets accepted by the publishers to use in the chapter introductions, which focus on real life images & LEGO dioramas, will get a “Limited Edition” book and a special call out in the book.  Basically, there will be a small bio for each person who submits winning photos in the book.  Each one of these “special” photos will  have a title and breakdown of minifigures in the image, so we can make a proper “blurb or call out” on the page.  The photographer’s name will also accompany these images.  

    The TOP TEN images (in any form) that we receive will win a $100.00 LEGO or Amazon Gift Certificate each.  Judging will be done by the publishers and one person can win multiple prizes for multiple submissions.  There will be a BRICKPICKER GRAND PRIZE WINNER of a $500.00 LEGO or Amazon Gift Card.  This award will be chosen by Jeff and I and will go to the person who go above and beyond everyone else.  Maybe it’s a few exceptional photos.  Maybe it’s about dozens of solid images that can be used in the minifigure write ups and analysis or any combination thereof.  We will take a look at all submissions and all will be taken into consideration, tracked and figured into the final judging.

    Lastly, I just want to say that Jeff and I want to make this a special LEGO “community” book.  We fought hard to make it a hardcover and upscale, visual book.  Here is an opportunity to make some money and gain some recognition as well.  Many of you are way more talented than Jeff and I and can create custom MOCs and images that we can only dream of making.  Now is the time to show off your creativity and let the world see your creations.

    This contest will start immediately and run through the end of January at this point.  Changes in the schedule will be dependent on response from LEGO fans, but we will need time to sort through the images and put them together for the book publishers.  Winners will be announced in late Spring, after the publishers put out a rough draft of the book.  The book will be available for purchase next Fall.  Please, any questions or ideas, please ask and Jeff and I (and Krause Publishing) will try to answer them.   Good luck and happy photographing...

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    PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 

    • Camera used MUST be MINIMUM of 5-8 megapixels. 
    • Camera should be set at the highest resolution. 
    • All files must be in TIF or JPG format. 
    • DO NOT Compress Image Files. If you are trying to shrink the file size, please Zip the file
    • Download the photo release form. All submissions require a filled out and signed photo release form to be considered for the photo contest.  You can email the filled out and signed release to [email protected].  If you need a fax number, I will post one as well.

    I will be posting a link to a form here for you to submit your photos.  All the submissions will not be publicly viewable.  We will be submitting them to the publisher.  Please do not post your creative works here on the site or anywhere else.

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    What if I have a lot of images or a lot of very large files to send?
    If you have images that you want to send and they are large, we do have a WeTransfer Account that you can utilize.  Feel free to go there and send us the photos and signed photo release forms here.  Send as many as you need!!  It is very simple to use!
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    22 minutes ago, Popeyez said:

    Tell me a minifig that you want me to take a pic of

     

    On December 2, 2015 at 6:22 PM, Ed Mack said:

    Hello LEGO fans..

    Jeff and I are going to run LEGO photography “contest” for any person who wants to give it a shot.  We are looking for people to come up with “creative LEGO” and “real world” scenes or dioramas for each one of the below themes:

    • ADVENTURERS
    • AGENTS/ULTRA AGENTS
    • ATLANTIS/AQUA RAIDERS
    • AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
    • BATMAN
    • BIONICLE
    • CASTLE
    • CITY
    • COLLECTIBLE MINIFIGURES(CMFs)
    • COMIC CON, TOY FAIR & CONVENTION
    • CREATOR
    • DIMENSIONS
    • DINO/JURASSIC WORLD
    • DISNEY PRINCESSES
    • ELVES
    • EXO-FORCE
    • FRIENDS
    • HARRY POTTER
    • HERO FACTORY
    • IDEAS/CUUSOO
    • INDIANA JONES
    • LEGENDS OF CHIMA
    • LORD OF THE RINGS/THE HOBBIT
    • MONSTER FIGHTERS
    • NINJAGO
    • PIRATES/PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN
    • POWER MINERS
    • RACERS
    • SCOOBY-DOO
    • SEASONAL
    • SPACE
    • SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
    • STAR WARS
    • SUPERHEROES
    • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
    • THE LEGO MOVIE
    • THE LONE RANGER
    • THE SIMPSONS
    • TOY STORY
    • MAXIFIGURES
    • VINTAGE PRE 2000 MINIFIGURES
    • MISCELLANEOUS MINIFIGURES and THEME
    • COUNTERFEITS

     

     

     

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    On 12/5/2015 at 2:27 PM, Ed Mack said:

    Here is a basic Table of Contents and a list of the main minifigures I want to include in the book.  This is not set in stone.  I can adapt and change things at will.  I need individual photos of all of these minifigures.  They can be a standard  hi res shots or creative action shots.  Let me know if you have any other suggestions or questions.  Thanks...

                                                                  

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. ADVENTURERS

      1. Achu

      2. Dragon Fortress Guardian (Bat Helmet, Armor)

      3. Pharaoh Hotep

    3. AGENTS/ULTRA AGENTS

      1. Slime Face

      2. Dr. D.  Zaster

      3. Claw-Dette

      4. Professor Brainstein (with Mech Suit)

      5. Sharx

      6. AntiMatter

    4. ATLANTIS

      1. Temple Statue (Poseidon)

      2. Lobster Guardian

      3. Squid Warrior

      4. Hammerhead Warrior

      5. Manta Warrior

      6. Shark Warrior

    5. AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

      1. Prince Zuko

      2. Aang

      3. Sokka

      4. Firebender

    6. BATMAN

      1. Alfred the Butler

      2. Robin

      3. Nightwing

      4. Mr. Freeze

      5. Catwoman

      6. Batman (Light Blue Grayish Suit with Dark Blue Mask)

      7. Killer Croc

      8. Bane

      9. The Joker

      10. Scarecrow

      11. Two Face (Plain White Hips)

      12. Bruce Wayne

      13. Harley Quinn (White Hands)

      14. The Riddler (with Jetpack Assembly)

      15. The Penquin

      16. Poison Ivy

    7. CASTLE

      1. Gold Knight (Fantasy Era)

      2. Forestman 1 & 2 (Dark Forest)

      3. Good wizard with Cape (Fantasy Era)

      4. Dragon Knight (Armor with Chain, Helmet and Visor-Kingdoms)

      5. Troll (Sand Green with Black Armor-Fantasy Era)

    8. CITY

      1. Shuttle Astronaut (With NASA sticker on torso-set 1682))

      2. RED SOX pattern (promo)

    9. COLLECTIBLE MINIFIGURES(CMFs)

      1. Series 1-Nurse

      2. Series 1-Zombie

      3. Series 1-Circus Clown

      4. Series 1-Demolition Dummy

      5. Series 2-Pharaoh

      6. Series 2-Spartan Warrior

      7. Series 3-Gorilla Suit Guy

      8. Series 3-Elf

      9. Series 4-Hockey Player

      10. Series 4-Hazmat Guy

      11. Series 5-Lizard Man

      12. Series 5-Royal Guard

      13. Series 6-Roman Soldier

      14. Series 6-Lady Liberty

      15. Series 7- Bunny Suit Guy

      16. Series 7-Bride

      17. Series 8- Fairy

      18. Series 8-Actor

      19. Series 9-Cyclops

      20. Series 9-Chicken Suit Guy

      21. Series 9-Waiter

      22. Series 10-Mr. Gold

      23. Series 10-Bumblebee Girl

      24. Series 10-Medusa

      25. Series 11-Grandma

      26. Series 11-Scarecrow

      27. Series 12-Piggy Guy

      28. Series 12-Spooky Girl

      29. Series 13-Hot Dog Man

      30. Series 13-Unicorn Girl

      31. Team GB-Brawny Boxer

      32. Team GB-Horseback Rider

      33. Team GB-Wondrous Weighlifter

      34. Team GB-Relay Runner

      35. The Simpsons- Mr. Burns

      36. The Simpsons-Grandpa Simpson

      37. The Simpsons 2-Comic Book Guy

      38. The Simpsons 2-Dr. Hibbert

      39. The LEGO Movie-William Shakespeare

      40. The LEGO Movie-Panda Guy

      41. The LEGO Movie-Gail the Construction Worker

      42. The LEGO Movie-Calamity Drone

    10. COMIC CON, TOY FAIR & CONVENTION

      1. Iron Man (2012 Toy Fair)

      2. Captain America (2012 Toy Fair)

      3. Green Arrow (2013 SDCC)

      4. Spider-Woman (2013 SDCC)

      5. Bizarro (2012 SDCC)

      6. Shadow Leonardo (2012 NYCCC)

      7. Batman (2011 NYCCC)

      8. Green Lantern (2011 NYCCC)

      9. Superman (2011 NYCCC)

      10. Shazam (2012 SDCC)

      11. Yoda (I Love NY-TRU Times Square)

      12. Spiderman (In black Symbiote costume-2012 SDCC)

      13. Jean Grey (2012 SDCC)

      14. Azog (2013 SDCC)

      15. Battle Damaged Kranng (2012 NYCCC)

      16. Superman (Black Costume-2013 SDCC)

      17. Batman of Zur-En-Arrh (2014 SDCC)

    11. EXO-FORCE

      1. Hitomi

      2. Ha-Ya-To - Gold Torso Pattern

      3. Ryo-Gate Guard

      4. Takeshi (8113)

    12. HARRY POTTER

      1. Luna Lovegood

      2. Bellatrix Lestrange, Black Dress, Long Black Hair

      3. Ginny Weasley, Light Bluish Gray Knitwear, Dark Red Legs with Pocket Pattern

      4. Mad-Eye Moody, Peg Leg

      5. Voldemort, Glow In Dark (Undetermined Color) Head, (Undetermined Color) Dementor Style Cape

      6. Viktor Krum, Shark Head

      7. Death Eater, Light Bluish Gray Dementor Style Cape

      8. Professor Dolores Umbridge******

      9. Professor Snape, Flesh Head

      10. Professor Trelawney******

      11. Dumbledore (Light Flesh Version)

      12. Professor Lupin / Werewolf

      13. Sirius Black

      14. Peter Pettigrew

      15. Hermione, Gryffindor Stripe Torso w/ Necklace, Dark Bluish Gray Leg

    13. INDIANA JONES

      1. Indiana Jones

      2. Colonel Dovchenko

    14. LEGENDS OF CHIMA

      1. Firox

      2. Mungus

      3. Crominus - Fire Chi (70227)

      4. Bladvic - Armor Breastplate, Flame Wings (70225)

      5. Spinlyn

      6. Cragger - Armor Breastplate, Flame Wings (70227)

    15. LORD OF THE RINGS/THE HOBBIT

      1. Bilbo Baggins - Blue Coat

      2. Bain Son of Bard - Vest

      3. Samwise Gamgee

      4. Elrond

      5. Rohan Soldier

      6. Merry

      7. King Theoden

      8. Cave Troll

      9. Haldir

      10. Ringwraith

      11. Saruman - Long Robes

      12. Eomer

    16. MONSTER FIGHTERS

      1. Zombie Bride

      2. Monster Butler

      3. Zombie Groom

      4. Lord Vampyre with Cape

    17. NINJAGO

      1. NRG Jay

      2. Fangtom

      3. Skales

      4. Samukai

      5. Pythor P. Chumsworth

      6. Skalidor

      7. Acidicus

      8. Lord Garmadon - 4 Arms

    18. PIRATES/PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

      1. Davy Jones

      2. Maccus

      3. Angelica

      4. Blackbeard

      5. Mermaid Syrena

      6. Elizabeth Swann Turner

      7. Mermaid

      8. Bootstrap Bill

    19. POWER MINERS

      1. Rock Monster Large - Eruptorr (Trans-Orange)

      2. Rock Monster Large - Tremorox (Trans-Red)

    20. SPACE

      1. Alien Android

      2. Classic Space - White with Airtanks and Modern Helmet (Reissue)

      3. Classic Space - Red with Airtanks and Modern Helmet (Reissue)

      4. Space Police 3 Alien - Craniac

      5. International Space Station Alien (2001-Life on Mars)

    21. SPIDERMAN

      1. Green Goblin 2 - decorated headgear

      2. Spider-Man 2 - Balaclava Face

      3. Mary Jane 3

      4. Spider-Man 1

      5. Green Goblin with Neck Bracket

      6. Dr. Octopus / Doc Ock, Sand Green Jacket, Sand Green Legs, Thin Smirk - With Arms

      7. Dr. Octopus / Doc Ock, Sand Green Jacket, Sand Green Legs, Clenched Teeth Smile - With Arms

      8. Spider-Man 3 - Dark Blue Arms / Legs

    22. SPONGEBOB SQAUREPANTS

      1. Plankton - Domed Helmet

      2. Mrs. Puff

      3. Mr. Krabs - Large Grin

      4. SpongeBob - Basic ""I'm Ready"" Look

    23. SPORTS

      1. NBA Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers #8 (Home Uniform)

      2. NBA Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers #34 (Home Uniform)

      3. NBA Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs #21

      4. NBA Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks #41

      5. Soccer Goalie - Adidas Super Goalie

      6. Soccer Referee Coca-Cola

    24. STAR WARS

      1. Shadow ARF Trooper

      2. Aayla Secura

      3. TX-20 (Tactical Droid)

      4. Commander Fox

      5. Clone Commander Wolffe

      6. Watto

      7. TC-14 Protocol Droid - Chrome Silver with Blue, Red and White Wires Pattern

      8. Queen Amidala

      9. Darth Maul - Printed Red Arms

      10. Jango Fett

      11. Anakin Skywalker with Light-up Lightsaber Complete Assembly

      12. Luminara Unduli with Light-Up Lightsaber Complete Assembly

      13. General Grievous

      14. Mace Windu with Light-Up Lightsaber Complete Assembly (Trans-Light Purple Lightsaber Blade)

      15. Obi-Wan Kenobi with Light-Up Lightsaber Complete Assembly

      16. Dwarf Spider Droid (Set 7258)

      17. Medical Droid

      18. Scout Trooper Ep.3, 'Kashyyyk Trooper'

      19. C-3PO - Chrome Gold (SW 30th Anniversary Edition)*****

      20. Boba Fett (Cloud City - Printed Arms & Legs)*****

      21. Princess Leia (White Dress, Light Flesh, Smooth Hair)

      22. Darth Vader - Chrome Black

      23. Luke Skywalker (Cloud City)

      24. Boba Fett - White

      25. Boba Fett - Pauldron, Helmet, Jet Pack, Printed Arms and Legs

      26. Lando Calrissian

      27. Greedo

      28. Darth Vader with Light-Up Lightsaber Complete Assembly

      29. C-3PO - Decorated Legs (75059)

      30. Luke Skywalker (Dagobah) with Backpack

      31. Stormtrooper - Chrome Silver

      32. Emperor Palpatine - Light Bluish Gray Head, Light Bluish Gray Hands

      33. K-3PO

      34. TIE Fighter Pilot (75095)

      35. Jawa with Cape

      36. Gonk Droid (GNK Power Droid)

      37. Dengar (10221)

      38. Darth Vader's Apprentice

      39. Darth Revan

      40. Darth Malgus (9500)

    25. SUPERHEROES

      1. Martian Manhunter

      2. Hulk - Dark Tan Pants

      3. Nick Fury - Leather Trench Coat

      4. Maria Hill

      5. Captain America - Detailed Suit - without Mask

      6. Winter Soldier

      7. Iron Man with Circle on Chest

      8. Black Widow

      9. Quicksilver

      10. Two-Face, Orange and Purple Suit

      11. Batman - Black Suit with Copper Belt (Type 2 Cowl)

      12. The Joker - Green Vest

      13. Rocket Raccoon - Orange Outfit

      14. Iron Patriot

      15. Batzarro

      16. Plastic Man

      17. Iron Fist

      18. Iron Spider

      19. Deadpool

      20. Wolverine

    26. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

      1. Shredder (79117)

      2. Donatello With Goggles and Pack (79117)

    27. THE LEGO MOVIE

      1. Batman - Black Suit with Yellow Belt and Crest (Type 2 Cowl, no Cape)

      2. Queasy Kitty

      3. Lord Business

      4. Emmet - Pajamas

    28. THE LONE RANGER

      1. Captain J. Fuller

      2. Red Harrington

    29. THE SIMPSONS

      1. Snake

      2. Apu Nahasapeemapetilon with Name Tag

      3. Chief Wiggum with Doughnut Frosting on Face and Shirt

      4. Bart Simpson

      5. Homer Simpson with Tie and Badge

      6. Marge Simpson with Apron

    30. TOY STORY

      1. Zurg

      2. Twitch

      3. Stinky Pete

      4. Buzz Lightyear

      5. Woody

      6. Green Army Man - Plain

    31. MISCELLANEOUS

      1. Lego 50 Year Anniversary Minifig

      2. De Bouwsteen Legoworld 2005 Minifig

      3. LEGO Fan Weekend 2009 Minifig

      4. Quicky the Nesquik Bunny (Nestle Rabbit)

      5. LEGO Idea House Minifig

      6. De Bouwsteen Legoworld 2008 Minifig

      7. LEGO Kladno Minifigure

      8. Legoland Train Operator

      9. LEGO KidsFest 2010 Minifig

      10. LEGO Store Employee (Male-2015)

    32. MAXIFIGURES

    33. VINTAGE PRE 2000 MINIFIGURES

    34. MISCELLANEOUS MINIFIGURES and THEME

    35. COUNTERFEITS

    36. PRICE CHARTS...TOP 100??

    37. GLOSSARY AND LEGO COLLECTING TERMS

    Possible Themes & Miscellaneous (I might add these if we can get some creative photos):

    • CITY

    • Friends/Bellville

    • Disney Princesses

    • Dino/Jurassic Park

    • Bionicle

    • Ideas/CUUSOO

    • Minecraft

    • Racers

    • Technic

     

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    Would it be worthwhile to take a few photos of a wide variety of the specific mini-figures for possible use on the cover? We've got quite a wide selection of figures and my brother (who is taking the photos) and I both have experience in graphic design, so if you're interested in anything like that it would be easy enough to do, since we've got everything set up anyways. Even if you've got something in mind for the cover, they could always be used as a end of book 'farewell' page of sorts—or in a general introduction.

     

    I figured I'd ask because you asked specifically for themed photos and if that's all you want we won't bother taking any general photos. If they are something you might be interested in, we can throw a few in there.

    I would recommend using your creativity skills to come up with photos of individual minifigures on the table of contents. I would especially concentrate on minifigures near the top of the list for each theme because they are usually more valuable and have a better chance of being in the book, especially with the larger themes. General photos right now seem to be covered for most part, so I would rather have people submit more creative stuff with minifigures in action shots or posing in some manner. Thanks

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    Alright, sounds good. One last question:

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    Each new chapter will have one of these creative LEGO minifigure action scenes or dioramas attached to it in some manner, whether it’s in the introduction or later in the chapter.  Some major themes might have multiple “special” images.  These creations should include one or more minifigures from that theme.  That is really the only rule for these images.  They have to have theme based minifigures in the photos.

    Are these particular photos supposed to still have the rarer figures, or are these just general scenes for the theme? There's some themes I have some mini-figures for, but not anything on the list you provided (or anything particularly rare or noteworthy). I also have a pretty neat Lord of the Rings themed shot using Gandalf, Gollum, and Frodo . . . But they were some fairly common minifigures. 

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    To think that I've been working on this contest since Brickset announced this has amazed me, due to my short attention span and laziness.

    Nonetheless, I have finished another shoot of photos. Looking back at these photos, I would just like to share some advice to the competitors. You know, giving back to the community.

    Taking pictures with minifigures in outside/natural environments can produce excellent photos, both in quality and in creativity. All of my favorite photos were taken outside, and can really add a lot to the pictures. Minifigures in sets (both actual sets and in sets, as in "movie" sets) can also make the picture visually appealing. Putting the figures with their plastic buildings, vehicles, locations, etc. can add a sort of realism and character into the figures. Backdrops are another way of producing high quality photos, though I'm quite limited due to having just sketch paper as the best replacement (lol). Just remember, my personal advice (and I'm an amateur).

    Now, those who are experienced probably know this. As late as this advice is, I hope those who may be taking photos right now can take this with them later on and shoot some fantastic work, either right now or ten years from now. I really do wish good luck to all the contenders, and I absolutely cannot wait to see the photos that make it into the book.

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    These are some important minifigures I want to key on.  Pictures of the packages would be beneficial.  

    Iron Man (2012 Toy Fair)

    Captain America (2012 Toy Fair)

    Green Arrow (2013 SDCC)

    Spider-Woman (2013 SDCC)

    Bizarro (2012 SDCC)

    Shadow Leonardo (2012 NYCCC)

    Batman (2011 NYCCC)

    Green Lantern (2011 NYCCC)

    Superman (2011 NYCCC)

    Shazam (2012 SDCC)

    Yoda (I Love NY-TRU Times Square)

    Spiderman (In black Symbiote costume-2012 SDCC)

    Jean Grey (2012 SDCC)

    Azog (2013 SDCC)

    Battle Damaged Kranng (2012 NYCCC)

    Superman (Black Costume-2013 SDCC)

    Batman of Zur-En-Arrh (2014 SDCC)

    Bilbo Baggins (2012 SDCC)

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    53 minutes ago, josdu said:

    Do you guys care for portraits? Like with just a minifigs head/face in the photo? 

    Sure.  They might work in some cases of extremely detailed heads and the like...

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    Awesome about the extension! My brother, who's the photographer, and I, who's the Lego enthusiast, are only able to get together for some shoots over the weekends. This gives us a bit more time to get more creative for the photos. Sadly, though, we don't really have any of the super rare minifigures at all.

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    I think we will probably cut off entries on March 1st.  We have to start reviewing photos and choosing some of the better ones to turn into the publishers.  We really received some good stuff.  The LEGO community constantly impresses me with their knowledge, generosity and talents.

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    Okay, I've got a nice batch of photos still to be entered. We had an unexpected death in the family that ate up the past couple weekends, so things have been pretty hectic. We're hoping to cram everything we haven't done into one final photoshoot this weekend. That leaves little time for post processing, editing, and filling out the forms and sending them your way. I don't know how many photos we'll have, so what would be the easiest method for filling out the release form with many photos? Can we just type it up on another sheet, print it with the form, sign both, scan them, and send them your way with the photos?

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    14 minutes ago, Flanagan Bros Inc said:

     I don't know how many photos we'll have, so what would be the easiest method for filling out the release form with many photos? Can we just type it up on another sheet, print it with the form, sign both, scan them, and send them your way with the photos?

    What I did was fill out the form, scan the form, type up descriptions on separate sheets, then put the form and descriptions together in a PDF. I then sent the PDF along with the photos in one giant piece of mail to them via WeTransfer. They seemed to be O.K. with that method.

    I am truly sorry for your loss. I know what that can be like, and my heart goes to you and your family as you recover. I wish you good luck as you adapt to a changed life, and I hope that your hard work and effort will not be in vain and that it will make it into the book.

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    5 minutes ago, RagingPorygon said:

    What I did was fill out the form, scan the form, type up descriptions on separate sheets, then put the form and descriptions together in a PDF. I then sent the PDF along with the photos in one giant piece of mail to them via WeTransfer. They seemed to be O.K. with that method.

    I am truly sorry for your loss. I know what that can be like, and my heart goes to you and your family as you recover. I wish you good luck as you adapt to a changed life, and I hope that your hard work and effort will not be in vain and that it will make it into the book.

    That's probably what I'll do then. I figured I'd double check before typing them up, and to hand-write them would have been such a pain.

    Thanks, for the well wishes. It was my Grandpa. My whole family and extended family were close to him and many of us saw him weekly. He was getting up there in age and had dealt with quite a few health problems in recent years, so we knew his time was coming. What made it unexpected was that it was a simple, seemingly harmless knock to the head that led to his passing. A bit of a shock, but we've come to terms with it. Considering all his health problems it could have been a lot worse or more drawn out. Family gatherings will never quite be the same, but now everyone's just trying to get back into the swing of everyday life while doing our best to keep my Grandma company.  

     

     

     

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    Well, just finished up. Didn't have time to get everything we wanted, and some dead batteries forced us to find some creative lighting solutions, but we got a decent batch. Just sent it via WeTransfer. There's only a couple mixing the real world with Lego minifigures, but we've got a wide variety of images, so I hope you find something you like!

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