THE GREAT BRICK COMPETITION 2025
DATE: Sunday 25 May 2025
TIME: 9.00 TO 2.00 PM
VENUE: Buckland Hall – 18 Logan Road – Buckland
Sponsored by G J Gardner Homes Franklin
ENTRY FREE
Group 1 – Under 7 years
Group 2 – Ages 7 to 9 years
Group 3 – Ages 10-13 years
GROUP 1 (Under 7 years)
- Build time: Up to 3 hours
- Theme: Freebuild – entrants may build anything they like
- Marks will be awarded to creations that tell a story, show creativity, imagination and originality
GROUP 2 (7-9 years)
- Build time: Up to 3 hours
- Theme: A Robot – entrants must build a robot of their choice (there are no size restraints)
- Marks will be awarded to creations that show functionality, personality and originality
GROUP 3 (10-13 years)
- Build time: Up to 3 hours
- Theme: Home Sweet Home
- At the start of the competition, entrants will draw numbers to determine t heir choice of minifigure to use in the competition. An image of the Mini Figures that will be offered will be published at least 6 weeks before the competition
- Theme: Entrants must design and build a home for the Mini Figure which showcases the characteristics of their particular Mini Figure.
- Marks will be awarded to creations that reflect an original and close association with their Mini Figure’s personality and character
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
- Entries close 30 April 2025
- Arrival & Set up time 8.15-8.45 am (set up must be completed by 8.45 am)
- The competition will commence promptly at 9.00 am
- Tables and seating will be provided
- Bricks: All entrants to bring their OWN building bricks which can be any Lego branded bricks (such as Lego classic etc) or an equivalent non-Lego brick, or mix of both (sorry Duplo not included). There is no limit as to how many, or how few bricks are brought/used.
- All construction MUST take place at the event ie nothing is to be brought pre-constructed
- Only a pre-drawn concept may be brought to the competition (ie no brick building instructions, box images etc)
- The build time indicated is the maximum and entrants can finish earlier and then leave the front hall venue.
JUDGING
- Judging will take place throughout the build period by the Master Brick Judge and the Judge from G J Gardner Homes
- All displays will be anonymous (except for age) during the public voting period
- Judging will take into account the criteria as specified in the relevant Group description eg storytelling, creativity, imagination, originality, functionality, personality and character
- Final judging will take place between 12.00 noon and 1.15 pm
- The Master Brick Judge and G J Gardner Homes will decide 85% of the marks with the public voting contributing to 15% of the marks
- The Master Brick Judge’s decisions on all matters are final
PUBLIC DISPLAY & VOTING
- 12.00 – 1.00 pm – gold coin donation entry to support Buckland Hall
- The public will be invited to use bricks (provided) to vote for their favourite build in each of the categories
- The public will also be able to view other models generously put on display for the event (please email info@bucklandhall.nz if you would like to offer a model for display)
- The public will be welcomed to stay for the prize giving (1.15-2.00 pm)
- Entrants will be able to use the rear hall during this period to also enjoy the displays plus there will be a colouring corner provided by G J Gardner Homes
PRIZE GIVING
- 1.15-2.00 pm (approx)
- Entrants must be present to be eligible for a prize
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd places in each categories will receive either a cash or brick prize
- All entrants will be awarded a certificate
- The public will be welcome to attend the prize giving
A huge thank you to our 2025 sponsor Grant Robinson owner of G J Gardner Homes Franklin. Without their generous support, this year’s The Great Brick Competition would not be possible.
