ORIGINAL: LaCerne
This sounds like fun to me. Perhaps SPA would be willing to create a class for "Pattern Bombs". The mid to late 80's were the best time for pattern in my opinion! I'd love to find an old UFO, or Dirty Birdy, and do it up right!
Unfortunately the SPA seems happy just the way things are. Someone would have to do this themselfs. Maybe start it with a post 76 10cc pattern contest?