THN previously encouraged you lovely folk to get involved with the ‘The Golden Brickies’, and now we’ve got the full report of those winners after an exclusive LEGO Star Wars awards ceremony, all hosted by the wonderful Warwick Davis who began his career as an Ewok in Return of the Jedi.
‘The Golden Brickies’ is the first time LEGO has ever held its own awards ceremony in the UK, and in homage to the legendary movie franchise and upcoming Episode VII, they invited families across the UK to take part in the epic challenge to discover the next generation of talent including wannabee film makers and photographers.
Using only LEGO Star Wars pieces to showcase their skills, hundreds of budding Jedi builders from across the UK entered the competition. Finalists were chosen by the specially selected expert judging panel, searching for the best fan created content. Winners were treated to an exclusive red carpet event with Warwick Davis at the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort Hotel. Warwick was joined by experts who includes Jedi James Burns, LEGO Star Wars Brand Manager Eloise Kurtis, and biggest fan – Milun Simpson, age 5.
Davis had this to say:
“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!”
Categories included best picture, best mini movie, best set build and overall LEGO Star Wars winner for best content creation. Each of the finalists walked away with their very own bespoke LEGO C-3PO award! Winners were commended with a years’ supply of LEGO Star Wars sets, with entry into LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort afterwards to enjoy the Resort’s 55 rides, shows and attractions, including the Star Wars mini-land. Not bad at all.
Overall winner, Daniel Jamieson, age 24 from London commented:
“I can’t believe I have won a Golden Brickies award! I have never won anything like this before and I am really excited to even be considered. This really is a once in a lifetime prize and I can’t wait to get building the year’s supply of LEGO Star Wars sets!”
Check out some shots from the ceremony below:
