https://afol.brickcon.org/building/BuildingSource Themes Academic (https://sourcethemes.com/academic/)en-us2026https://afol.brickcon.org/media/logo_hu_87fbbdd5cf993c31.pnghttps://afol.brickcon.org/building/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000<h2 id="moc-theme-categories-for-brickcon">MOC theme categories for BrickCon</h2> <p>Our build themes are streamlined 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.</p> <p>With 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.</p> <p>If you have questions please reach out to your theme coordinator through the <a href="https://afol.brickcon.org/contact/builders/">AFOL Contact Form</a> and choose your theme.</p> <p>Requests may be submitted to display multipart collaborative builds or scenes together.</p> <p>Digital Submissions and 3D Renders are accepted in all categories for virtual convention attendees.</p> <div class="not-prose my-6 grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4"> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">🎨</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Art</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home for mosaics, sculptures, flora, and fauna. Builds distinguished by their use of color and shape to create artistic impression and impact.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">🐉</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Fantasy</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home for builds of magic and wonder — swords and sorcery, pirates, dragons, myths, and fairy tales. Builds distinguished by their ability to tell a fantasy story.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">⚙️</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Function</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home of builds that perform a task — following a track, moving balls through a circuit, or executing an algorithm. Distinguished by the clarity and execution of their tasks.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">🏛️</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">History</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home for builds of people, places, and moments from history. Distinguished by faithfulness to the historical moment based on research, eye-witness accounts, and photojournalism.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">📐</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Scale Model</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home for builds depicting an object, vehicle, or structure at a specified scale. Distinguished by thoughtful part selection and the art of choosing what details to omit.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">🚀</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Sci-Fi</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home for all things science fiction — retro futurism to space operas to hard SF. Distinguished by storytelling around high technology: space ships, mechs, stations, and colonies.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">🏘️</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Town and Country</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">Home for builds depicting everyday life — big city, frontier town, family farm, or nature trail. Distinguished by relatable characters, environments, and the stories of daily life.</div> </div> <div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-5"> <div class="text-2xl mb-2">💻</div> <div class="font-semibold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-2">Virtual Con Build</div> <div class="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">For virtual convention attendees — anything goes. Submit photos of a physical build or renderings. Check Discord for submission instructions.</div> </div> </div>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000<p>All creations must be registered by the date specified in order to be guaranteed display space.</p> <p>BrickCon reserves the right to refuse creations. This includes:</p> <ul> <li>Realistic weapons</li> <li>Animals, living or deceased</li> <li>Open flames</li> <li>Creations made primarily with non-LEGO® pieces (Mega Bloks, K&rsquo;nex, etc.)</li> <li>Offensive subject matter, as determined by at least three BrickCon volunteers</li> </ul>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000<p>In order to display in-person at BrickCon 2026 you will need to <a href="https://aftontickets.com/BrickConAFOL2026">register for the private convention</a>.</p> <p>Virtual attendees will be able to show MOCs on our Discord server.</p> <p>If you have registered, please <a href="https://brickcon2026.sched.com/">login to Sched</a> and look in the MOC Registration session for the submission link.</p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000<p>BotBox returns, <strong>live and in-person</strong> at BrickCon!</p> <p>BotBox will be host to some of the best brick-based combat robots in the world, with a group stage occurring on Saturday, and a playoff to crown a champion on Sunday.</p> <div class="not-prose my-8 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 items-center"> <div> <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-3">The Competition</h3> <p class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-3">Brick-built combat robots battle head-to-head in a tournament format. The group stage runs Saturday, and the playoff to crown a champion takes place Sunday.</p> <p class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">Builders of all skill levels are welcome — from first-time entrants to returning champions. Every robot is built from LEGO® bricks.</p> </div> <div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3"> <img src="https://afol.brickcon.org/battle_bricks/img/two_bots.png" alt="Two robots facing off" class="rounded-lg w-full object-cover aspect-square"> <img src="https://afol.brickcon.org/battle_bricks/img/bot_flip.png" alt="Robot flip action" class="rounded-lg w-full object-cover aspect-square"> </div> </div> <div class="not-prose my-8 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 items-center"> <div class="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3 order-2 md:order-1"> <img src="https://afol.brickcon.org/battle_bricks/img/c3.JPG" alt="Competition action" class="rounded-lg w-full object-cover aspect-square"> <img src="https://afol.brickcon.org/battle_bricks/img/c10.JPG" alt="Competition action" class="rounded-lg w-full object-cover aspect-square"> </div> <div class="order-1 md:order-2"> <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-3">Championship Tournament</h3> <p class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-3">The arena is packed with spectators cheering on their favorite bots. Can your design survive the punishment and outlast the competition?</p> <p class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">A crowd-favorite format — easy to follow, intense to watch.</p> </div> </div> <div class="not-prose my-8 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 items-center"> <div> <h3 class="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 mb-3">Enter the Competition</h3> <p class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-3">BotBox is open to new entrants. You must be registered for the private AFOL convention to submit an entry.</p> <ul class="text-sm text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 space-y-1 list-none p-0"> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/battlebricksrobots/" class="text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 hover:underline">@battlebricksrobots</a></li> <li>BrickCon Discord: find the BotBox channel</li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:info@battlebricks.org" class="text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400 hover:underline">info@battlebricks.org</a></li> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="https://afol.brickcon.org/battle_bricks/img/fixing_a_bot.png" alt="Builder repairing a robot in the pit" class="rounded-lg w-full object-cover"> </div> </div> <div class="not-prose mt-4"> <img src="https://afol.brickcon.org/battle_bricks/img/bot2.png" alt="BotBox robot" class="rounded-lg mx-auto max-h-64 object-contain"> </div>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000<p>Take a 360° virtual tour of BrickCon&rsquo;s exhibition hall from previous years.</p> <h2 id="brickcon-2025">BrickCon 2025</h2> <script src="https://static.kuula.io/embed.js" data-kuula="https://kuula.co/share/collection/7DMZ5?logo=-1&info=0&fs=1&vr=1&zoom=1&sd=1&initload=0&thumbs=1" data-width="100%" data-height="640px"></script> <h2 id="brickcon-2024">BrickCon 2024</h2> <script src="https://static.kuula.io/embed.js" data-kuula="https://kuula.co/share/collection/7KBTZ?logo=-1&info=0&fs=1&vr=1&zoom=1&thumbs=1" data-width="100%" data-height="640px"></script> <h2 id="brickcon-2023">BrickCon 2023</h2> <script src="https://static.kuula.io/embed.js" data-kuula="https://kuula.co/share/collection/7J3Ph?logo=0&info=0&fs=1&vr=1&zoom=1&sd=1&initload=0&thumbs=1" data-width="100%" data-height="640px"></script> <h2 id="brickcon-2022">BrickCon 2022</h2> <script src="https://static.kuula.io/embed.js" data-kuula="https://kuula.co/share/collection/7941T?logo=0&info=0&fs=1&vr=1&zoom=1&initload=0&thumbs=1" data-width="100%" data-height="640px"></script> <h2 id="brickcon-2021">BrickCon 2021</h2> <script src="https://static.kuula.io/embed.js" data-kuula="https://kuula.co/share/collection/7k8Kr?logo=-1&info=0&fs=1&vr=1&zoom=1&initload=0&thumbs=1" data-width="100%" data-height="640px"></script>