Lego Star Wars launches The Golden Brickies awards
Lego has held its first ever UK awards ceremony, a Lego Star Wars branded event which has been dubbed The Golden Brickies.
Held in anticipation of the upcoming Episode VII instalment of the hit science fiction franchise the event launched on Facebook with an invitation to families to take part in a Lego challenge to find upcoming film-making talent.
Winners of this contest were rewarded with a red carpet bash hosted by former Ewok Warwick Davis at the Lego Land Windsor Resort Hotel.
Davis said: “I am so thrilled and honoured to be a part of this epic Lego Star Wars event, showcasing the next generation of film makers, Lego builders and photographers! The enthusiasm and pure talent on display today from Lego Star Wars fans both young and old, is truly inspiring. Meeting all the fans of the Lego Star Wars universe, you can literally feel the excitement building ready for next year’s movie release. Congratulations to all the winners of the Golden Brickies 2014!”
Lego spokesperson Emma Owen commented: “The force is definitely strong with the UK’s Lego Star Wars fans! The reaction to this talent contest has been overwhelming and the fan creations are just astounding. The creativity expressed in the hundreds of entries truly highlights the power of imagination when using Lego bricks.”
Daniel Jamieson, 24, from London was the overall winner with Guy Frankland, age 43 from Newcastle, recognised for best picture captioned ‘Ladies Knight at the Jedi Temple’, Tim Sutcliffe and his sons Evan(5) and George(4) from Bristol for best mini movie ‘Luke to the Rescue’ and Nick Sweetman and his son Matthew (11) from Plymouth for best set build titled ‘May 4th Party’.