In an incredible repeat performance, the IBC and Legends Memorabilia team took home top hours for the second year in a row at the Canstruction 2006 competition. After tireless hours of scheming, drawing, shopping for “just the right can” and endless planning, our build didn’t come together as easily as we had predicted. If you’d have asked any of us on Friday evening if expected to be on the podium the following evening you’d have surely received a resounding no. But thanks to the incredible efforts, leadership and quick thinking of our team Captain Ben and the teamwork and focus of our volunteers, we managed to create this years sculpture affectionately titled “Catch Me If You Can”. Check out the timelapse of this years’ build.
The theme of this year’s competition was “playtime” so our team worked hard to develop an idea that wasn’t merely children’s toys or game focused, but something more original. The final concept was to create a two-sided scultpure with a cat in a room chasing a mouse through a hole. The mouse would be visible on the backside of the wall with the studs and insulation showing. According to the competition organizers, the originality, innovation and execution of our concept won the judges over. There was some very stiff competition this year and we were all very surprised and humbled to win any awards as the overall level of quality had notibly improved. A big thank you to our generous sponsors and all the wonderful volunteers that made this victory and opportunity to help our local community possible.
This year 24 talented teams competed, including 4 elementary schools, designing eight foot high sculptures out of non-perishable food items which all get donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This is our fourth consecutive entry in the competition since it arrived in Vancouver in 2003. Previous entries can be viewed here.
The sculptures are on public display from March 5th to 12th at the Cruise Ship Terminal of Canada Place. All visitors to the exhibit get a chance to vote for their favourite Canstruction, so please vote for the cat and mouse as we compete for the People’s Choice Award!
Note: As usual we’ll post the development drawings and timelapse video, so check back for updates and more photos. Check out the timelapse video of the build.
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Paul Brown (March 5th, 2006)
A superb effort once again by the CANstruction ‘dream team’. As in previous years, it was a delight working with IBC on this year’s project and the tireless efforts of all of you are most appreciated. Ben, you get my Best Director Oscar nomination! I speak for the entire Legends gang when I say we look forward to doing it all again next year.
A very sincere and personal ‘Thank you’ to everyone that contributed, to all those that helped, and to the many that supported this year’s effort.
Cynthyia Tan (November 28th, 2006)
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