Themes

MOC theme categories for BrickCon

Our build themes are streamlined in order to arrive at a set that are broader and more universal, which we hope will be more stable over time as AFOL building interests change.

With the fewer themes we have more coordinators per theme so that you, as a builder, have a better chance of finding a coordinator when you have a question. We invite you to read through the detailed descriptions of each theme to find the one that best fits your build based on the aspects of your build that you wish to show off the most.

And, as always, if you have questions please reach out to your theme coordinator through the AFOL Contact Form and choose your theme.

Requests may be submitted to display multipart collaborative builds or scenes together.

Digital Submissions and 3D Renders are accepted in all categories for virtual convention attendees.

Art

Art is the home for mosaics, sculptures, flora, and fauna. Builds in this category are distinguished by their use of color and shape to create artistic impression and impact.

Fantasy

Fantasy is the home for builds of magic and wonder, swords and sorcery, pirates and swashbucklers, orcs and ogres, dragons and vampires, myths and fairy tales. Builds in this category are distinguished by their ability to tell a fantasy story.

Function

Function is the home of builds that perform a task like holding up a heavy load, following a marked track, moving balls through a circuit, or executing an algorithm. Builds in this category are distinguished by the clarity of their tasks and their ability to accomplish their tasks.

History

History is the home for builds of people, places, and moments from history. Builds in this category are distinguished by their ability to capture a moment from history and their faithfulness to the best possible understanding of that moment based on research, eye-witness accounts, and photojournalism.

Scale Model

Scale Model is the home for builds that depict an object, vehicle, or structure at a specified scale. Builds in this category are distinguished by their use of parts in representing key details, as well as their thoughtful choices as to what details to omit in abstracting down to the chosen scale.

Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi is the home of all things science fiction, from 50’s retro futurism to popular space operas to futuristic TV series to gritty “hard” science fiction tales of asteroid mining and space exploration. Builds in this category are distinguished by their ability to tell a story focused on high technology and its ramifications, and their depictions of that technology such as space ships, mechs, space stations, and colonies.

Town and Country

Town and Country is the home for builds that depict a slice of everyday life, from the bustling big city, to the dusty frontier town, to the working family farm, to a pristine nature trail. Builds in this category are distinguished by their ability to tell a story of daily life, and the relatability of their characters and environments.

MOC Policies

Registration Required

All creations must be registered by the date specified in order to be guaranteed display space.

BrickCon reserves the right to refuse creations. This includes:

  • Realistic weapons
  • Animals, living or deceased
  • Open flames
  • Creations made primarily with non-LEGO pieces (Mega Bloks, K’nex, etc)
  • Offensive subject matter, as determined by at least three BrickCon staff members

Submitting your MOC

Registration Required

In order to display in-person at BrickCon 2024 you will need to register for the private convention. Virtual attendees will be able to show MOCs on our discord server.

If you have registered, please login to sched and look in the MOC Registration Session for the link