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Jul 14

If CoWLUG had a summer camp!

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Jessica

CoWLUG doesn’t have a summer camp. But if we did, this month’s meeting had just about everything we’d all want – a case of LEGO sets, build challenges (including alt builds and blind building,) set drafts, pizza, lugbulk, part swapping, moc sharing, plenty of friendly jibing, and loads of builders who play well together.

First of all, a huge thank you goes out to Christian for organizing the gathering and providing the awesome space that is hobbyDB. Thank you to the LEGO CEE team for providing a case of sets for the evening’s building events and to Joel for making the drive to bring them in for everyone. Finally, thank you to Ian and Abby for running LUGBULK once again and sorting every single order for all participating members so all they needed to do was show up to pick up their brand new brick! This is no small feat, so if you haven’t thanked Ian and Abby profusely, do so immediately!

In case you missed ‘camp’ this summer. Here’s a taste of how it unfolded.
Husband & wife team alt build (above.)

Pizza! Also provided by Ian and Abby!

Sets provided for the build events. We’re such devoted builders, we build with the sets before we even open them.

Blind build round one. Thank you once again to Ian and Abby for the blind build setup!

Builder hands doing their best to figure out parts and part placement.

Blind build round two!

Blind build results. Interestingly, every single builder ended up with a minifig head as the lamp light.

Individual alt builders utilizing open space on the ping pong table.

More team alt builders (above & below.)

And a sampling of some of the results.

Lastly, anyone who wanted to use their set for the set draft had time to disassemble and sort for the draft. Future meetings will be scheduled every other month and held at hobbyDB in Boulder. There will be more set drafts (probably one every meeting,) so stay tuned to the CoWLUG group email for those details. There is also a full calendar of displays planned this year on into 2016. Check the email list for information on those as well and reply directly to each display’s organizer if you’d like to participate.

May 31

Denver Comic Con 2013!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Jessica

The CoWLUG display at this year’s DCC is got plenty of attention on just the first night. Above is the finished Action #1 Mosaic, brought to life by Mark, Mia, Joel & Duane.

Everyone had to “love” the LEGO! But if you didn’t have a chance to see the mosaic at DCC, it’s on display all summer at The Longmont Museum’s BUILD! The Amazing World of LEGO exhibit, which CoWLUG is also a part of.

Costumed crowds filtered in and around the DC/Marvel display looking for themselves amongst the minifigs.

The entire DC/Marvel layout was fabulously designed by Lester, with buildings contributed by Duane, Matthew R. & Donnie. And check out how awesome that banner turned out behind Lester. Thanks again Marand – of M Works Design.

Several builders contributed to the fantastic cityscape. Skyscrapers by Duane and Joker’s “hideout” by Donnie.

The build area was visited by this sweet boy, happily showing off his work.

Alysa’s Dalek took aim at Ryan’s TARDIS, attracting many Dr. Who fans.

Imagine filled out a table with Bioshock builds, a Mass Effect Reaper & and a popular Cthulhu build, delighting the video gaming crowd – including Booker & Elizabeth cosplayers from Bioshock Infinite. (below)

Though I think the club favorite was Galactus stopping by to attack the city.

Ian’s fabulous Sin City table-sized vignette drew people in with captivating black & white buildings in multi layers and key color highlights.

Who is that man behind the curtain?! During the afternoon on the last day of DCC, we heard a booming voice erupt from behind the CoWLUG display area where the Comic Book Classroom stage was positioned. William Shatner made an unscheduled appearance, reading Where the Wild Things Are to the children. We already had a great view, even though we had to sneak peaks from between the drapes of our backdrop.

For the most part, this is what our area looked like for the weekend. We’d like to thank Denver Comic Con organizers for inviting us again this year. We were happy to kick it up a notch and present a LEGO nerd showcase for attendees.

Dan presented an explosion of mechs lined up ready for action.

The Saga mosaic enjoyed it’s premiere location at the Fiona Staples booth. Joel, Duane & Mark pulled off this beautiful blend of some gorgeous colors. You really have to see it in person.

So what are you waiting for! Mark your calendars for next year’s Denver Comic Con (June 13-15, 2014) and come out to join the fun!

Jun 17

Denver Comic Con 2012!

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Jessica

Denver’s first Comic Con was a huge hit! Members of CoWLUG did their best to showcase original LEGO designs including Lester’s Space Pod City and steampunk trains, Ian’s motorized technic wonders, Imagine’s Bioshock Rapture, Jessica’s Little Walking Houses, and Art’s Alphabet Wing Fighters. There was something for everyone. The feedback from the crowds bordered on extreme enthusiasm. A good time was had by all. Many thanks to the DCC organizers for the invite. It was a pleasure to be a part of it.

Imagine fields questions from the crowd.

Lester dresses the part with his steampunk costume.

Ian & Imagine find some free time in the last hour to play. 🙂 Thanks to all the builders who took the time to participate, visit the display and help out at the show. Thanks to all the fans who came by to geek out with us! Mark your calendars for next year – Stan Lee will be attending!

Jun 04

History Colorado Center LEGO-rado a Success!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Jessica

If you haven’t been to the LEGO-rado exhibit yet get yourself out to History Colorado Center now before it’s over! Only on display until August 1st, 2012, the largest CoWLUG display ever, is your chance to enjoy four themed sections of awesome LEGO building skills by 12 of CoWLUG’s builders.

Highlights include a Contemporary Colorado section of city and suburbia blending nicely with parks and street activity. The Geological section features mountain terrain, animals, hot air balloons and a dinosaur dig.

There’s even an Old Town section complete with a ghost town and historical Bent’s Fort.

Lastly, what would an exhibit be without a vision of the future? The Future Denver section is a whimsical view of life with extraterrestrials, complete with a fun monorail.

So, what are you waiting for? Plan your visit now. There’s even a couple of tables with LEGO bricks for you to try your hand at creating your own build while you’re there. Have fun!