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  • Preliminary Details For LEGOLAND California’s Star Wars Days

    Preliminary Details For LEGOLAND California’s Star Wars Days

    Talking about Star Wars Days is always a bit of a conundrum. Because there are two sides to the event. There’s the public spectacle side where I can describe all the events that are going on in the park. And there’s the volunteer side where I can talk about all the stuff that’s going on for volunteers, specifically for the Fan Gallery where LEGO nerds can come show off their MOCs. That’s the side I’m heavily involved in and when I would talk about that side, I think it confused a lot of people. It was evident last year when I had more than a couple of emails from people asking why they had to register to visit the park.

    So with all that in mind, I’m going to try and make things as crystal clear as possible when I talk about Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND California.

    This year’s event will be spread out over two weekends: June 2nd and 3rd, and then again on June 9th and 10th. This is the first time the park in California is doing this (apparently, LEGOLAND Florida has had multiple Star Wars weekends already). I imagine this makes planning for the event a little easier as there are now two weekends to choose from. And the other good thing about it is that the park is planning the same activities and events for both weekends.

    That is the general information for everyone. Now, specifically for the volunteers, and even more specifically for the fan gallery, this means that there are now two weekends that you have the opportunity to sign up for. For me and the events committee, everything will be doubled. For you, the experience will be the same should you sign up for one weekend or both. You may register for one or the other or both or none at all. We will still be displaying atop the Model Shop rooftop and get the usual volunteer goody bag. There are a couple of other things we are planning to make the weekends more interesting for everybody so I hope to see you guys during the weekends. I’ll be sending messages to LUGOLA and SanDLUG later on today with more details. If you’re not a member of either of those groups and would like to participate and display MOCs, send me a message through our contact form so I can keep you updated. And should I fail to do that, I’ll be posting updates on this site so keep an eye out.

  • Registration Open For Star Wars Days, Themes Announced

    Registration Open For Star Wars Days, Themes Announced

    Registration is now open for Star Wars days! I’ll be revealing the goody bags soon as soon as a few other items are confirmed but you should register yourself as soon as possible. We will be capping registrations once it gets too full so the sooner you’re in, the better.

    We are also announcing the themes! There are five different themes you can build towards:

    Rogue One Vignettes

    Build a scene from the latest movie on a square base of 16×16 studs with minimal overhang. These will be arranged chronologically to hopefully show off the whole movie in vig format, as we’ve done in previous years for other films.

    A New Hope

    2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the film that started it all. Build anything you’d like relating to episode 4 before it was episode 4. Vignettes, full scenes, starfighters, mosaics… everything is welcome.

    Micro/Midis

    Microfighters are those little ride-on ships Lego has come out with in recent years. Sort of chibi-fied looking with minifig pilots. Midi-scale is a nebulous size range that’s bigger than micro-scale, but smaller than minifig scale. Check out official sets 8099 and 7778 for the general idea and this hangar scene by Sparkart from a few years ago.

    Battle Beasts

    We’re bringing back this old project: Battle Tauntauns! But not just Tauntauns, any beasts (Wampas, Rancors, Dewbacks, etc). Think Dino-Riders meets Star Wars.

    General Star Wars MOCs

    Everything else that doesn’t fit in those categories above is covered by this, but be sure it’s related to Star Wars seeing as this is a Star Wars specific event.

  • Star Wars Days 2017 Is Happening June 3rd and 4th

    Star Wars Days 2017 Is Happening June 3rd and 4th

    Star Wars Days 2017 at LEGOLAND California is happening and it’s right around the corner. Mark your calendars for June 3rd and 4th, 2017. We will be posting more information in the next couple of days including themes, contests, prizes, registration information, and more! That weekend is coming up fast so stay tuned for all the details.

  • The Star Wars Days Email Has Been Sent Out

    The Star Wars Days Email Has Been Sent Out

    Hi Everybody.

    Just a quick update to let everyone know that I sent the email out to registered builders for LEGOLAND California’s Star Wars Days event coming up on June 4 and 5, 2016. If you registered or think you registered and did not get the email, contact me directly if you know my email address or use the contact us form to send an inquiry. Email will be the primary source of communication going forward for the registered builders so please keep an eye out for a message from me in your Inbox/Spambox/Hitbox/Redbox/dog house and outhouse.

    The email has a ton of information in it including hotel discounts, prizes, and a bunch of other important stuff.

    If you’re not a registered builder and would like to partake in the weekend’s festivities, come and enjoy the park as a guest. There’s a ton of things to do. Besides viewing the AWESOME Fan Gallery with a ton of original LEGO Star Wars MOCs on the Model Shop Rooftop, the 501st will be on hand and will be doing their popular Droid Hunt event. There are costume contests, trivia contest, they may bring back the best Wookiee gargle impression contest. It’s a great time for the entire family, especially if you or a family member is a Star Wars nut. Since last year’s event, the park opened up two new attractions. One based on Friends and the other based on Ninjago.

    Come join us for a great weekend at LEGOLAND California on June 4th and 5th, 2016.

  • Star Wars Days Registration Now Open

    Star Wars Days Registration Now Open

    Before we get to the details on how to register for Star Wars Days 2015 at LEGOLAND California, I just wanted to mention that, unbeknownst to us, our contact form wasn’t working for whatever reason, for a couple of weeks, possibly months. I think I got the kinks worked out and we are now able to successfully receive messages. So, if you’ve tried to send us a message and haven’t gotten a reply back by now, please try sending your message again.

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  • LEGOLAND Star Wars Days Info

    LEGOLAND Star Wars Days Info

    Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND California is fast approaching. I can’t believe it’s next week. Yes, fortunately or unfortunately, it is slated for March 29th and 30th to coincide with spring break and it snuck up on us rather abruptly. There wasn’t a lot of time to plan, but we came up with some ideas that should prove easy to contribute to. Should you be interested in displaying or participating, hit up Bricklandia Events for more information. I’ll be updating that site in the next day or two with some updated guidelines on how to contribute so keep checking back. It’s not too late, and there are a TON of perks to entice you such as discounts to the Big Shop, free passes, TC-4, exclusive t-shirt, and more! Head over to Bricklanda Events for more information and to sign up. Got questions? There’s a contact form there send me a message.

  • Life-sized LEGO X-wing Starfighter Lands at LEGOLAND California

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    Today was the official first day that the life-sized X-wing Starfighter was revealed to the public in its new home at LEGOLAND California. I wasn’t able to attend the official ceremony ’cause stupid work got in the way but I was fortunate that forum member Mos Eisely was headed down there anyway. So I asked him to cover the even for me and here’s his report. There’s also a video followed by a copious amount of pictures of the model. It’s pretty impressive to say the least. I’m looking forward to seeing it in person this weekend.

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  • Star Wars Weekend Volunteer T-shirt Revealed

    Star Wars Weekend Volunteer Shirt

    Here’s what the Star Wars Weekend volunteers will be receiving as part of their swag this weekend at LEGOLAND California. In addition to the exclusive Clone Lieutenant minifig revealed a few days ago, volunteers will also receive the above Yoda Chronicles-themed t-shirt to wear, sell, or wash their car with. We hope they’d wear them though.

    Star Wars Weekend is happening at LEGOLAND California this weekend June 15-16, father’s day weekend.

  • Life-sized LEGO Star Wars X-wing Model Revealed

    Life-sized LEGO Star Wars X-wing Starfighter
    image courtesy of Gizmodo

    You know that even in Times Square happening today, right now as I type this? The big reveal is a life-sized LEGO Star Wars X-wing model. Naturally, Gizmodo‘s got the scoop with the pic above. The below press release was also transmitted over the interwebs. We have a field reporter onsite who will be taking pictures and writing up his experience of the event which we will publish later today, so stay tuned.

    If you want to check out a video of how the model went from concept to reality, Popular Science has that as well as a bunch more photos.

    After the unveiling today, the model will find its way over to LEGOLAND California where it will be on permanent display. The arrival date for the X-wing will be June 13th, right in time for Star Wars Days happening on Father’s Day weekend June 15-16.

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  • Last Days for Volunteer Registration Star Wars Days

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    I should have communicated this earlier, but better late than never. Friday will be the last day we’re accepting registrations for volunteers for the Fan Gallery for Star Wars Days at LEGOLAND California taking place on Father’s Day weekend June 15-16. You can still sign up to contribute MOCs for the group build or the individual gallery beyond Friday but our volunteer schedule is getting full and also I need to submit our order for the t-shirts.

    I’ve cleared up some space in the schedule so there are a few additional slots available for the taking. Also, we had a requirement that you must work one shift per day to qualify for the incentives. I’ve amended the rules so that you have to work at least two shifts to qualify. Those shifts can either be on the same day, or spread out over both days. Hopefully that will help some of you out to get the incentives and still be able to volunteer.

    And remember: as a volunteer, you’ll get a free shirt, two passes to LEGOLAND, and free admission for the day (as long as you enter the park by 8:30am), lunch, and host of other incentives, details of which will be revealed later once they have been confirmed.

    Interested? Check out the sign up sheet. Got questions? Hit up the contact us form and send us a message!