2011 Halloween/Fairy Tale Contest

[zartanman]

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Ok Guys. You've asked for it so here it is.

We are going to do a Halloween/Fairy Tale contest. You can use any type of action figure from any genre and dress them up. You can do a Fairy Tale theme or anything related to Halloween.

You want to do a Were Wolf Optimus? Awesome. How about a Zombie GI Joe Team? Thats cool too. Or maybe a Vampire Superman? Anything Goes.

You just have to take any character and put them in the theme.

The Top prize will be $50 to BBTS. Unless we have other donations for prizes that's really all we got right now.

This is your chance to really show off your skills though. Get creative don't think in the box.

The Deadline will be Nov 30th 2011. So get to customizing.

RULES!!


1. You must create a unique Halloween/Fairy Tale inspired character.

2. All Members with 30 or more posts can enter & win.

3. This has to be a NEW Custom. It can not have appeared on any other forum or contest.

4. You can use any style or size of Action Figure you choose.

5. Groups of figures are not allowed. But if you are making a Star Wars or GI Joe figure you are allowed to include a vehicle if you wish.

6. Only one Entry per Person. Sorry guys but multiple entries always seem to muck up a contest.

7. Do not use any identifying marks on your photos.

8. Entries must be photographed in front of a plain background. This is for fair judgment purposes.

9. Entries must be received by November 30th, 2011.

10. Winner will be selected by blind poll of peers. This is why its necessary to make all the photos as un signed as possible.

12. Entries must be emailed to contest@procustomizers.com You will need to submit 4 Photos. 800x600 as the biggest size. They need to be well lighted with a white background. The 4 photos should be of the front, back and each side of the custom. If you are doing a figure and a vehicle you may include six photos.

13. You may NOT submit or post your custom for this contest on any other forum until the contest is over or you will be disqualified.

14. Prizes are subject to change.

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[Jimster]

Awesome. Thanks for organising this.

Just a quick Q. Does it have to be a white background? I just figured a black background would be more atmospheric for a halloween piece. No-one's afraid of the bogeyman when the lights are on ;)

Also, would a halloween monster be okay or does it have to be a crossover/dress up?

[speedleescustoms]

I believe the white background is to make voters harder to guess who's the customizer ?

I would prefer black backdrop too actually :)

[zartanman]

OK... LoL Change the rule to this... Solid Background Color... What I was getting at is many of us use signature type photos... that's what I meant.

[Solrac333]

I have a really cool idea. I don't know if it's fantasy, Halloween, or just some monster but I'm gonna do it and see what happens.

[Jimster]

I have a really cool idea. I don't know if it's fantasy, Halloween, or just some monster but I'm gonna do it and see what happens.

Does it involve this?

http://www.procustomizers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7830&stc=1&d=1318924569

"Touch my toys again and you'll be meeting Mr Claws."

[thyvipera]

i definately wanna take part in this. gotta think of the right idea...

[thielmj]

This could be fun this has been the first contest on boards sense i actually felt confident enough with my builds to take a shot,

[Xcion]

So I must have atleast 30 posts? As in 30 comments on such forum topics? I am kindof more of a reader and learner working on my customs before I post them.. So I guess I have to start showing my support on everyone's amazing customizations!

[Jimster]

Yep, 30 quick replies will do the trick, or 22 more in your case ;)

Nice to see lurkers take the plunge and start posting; I hope you feel welcomed enough to become a frequent contributor. And how the hell am I supposd to pronounce that name? :D

[INCOM]

Aw..... I wanted to make a group of figures :(. I'll see if I can change things around a bit and turn the focus on the main character :D

[Solrac333]

So I must have atleast 30 posts? As in 30 comments on such forum topics? I am kindof more of a reader and learner working on my customs before I post them.. So I guess I have to start showing my support on everyone's amazing customizations!

Just comment on 30 of my customs and you're in . :D


Change of plan on my entry. I don't know if it's better or worse but I think it fits. :cool:

[zartanman]

Aw..... I wanted to make a group of figures :(. I'll see if I can change things around a bit and turn the focus on the main character :D

Well what do you guys think is fair? Should we allow more than one figure if its say star wars/GI Joe scale... Say maybe 3 joes = 1 voyager tf?

[Xcion]

Aha thanks, I'm Gunna like mad post my opinion on everyones stuff now! And kinases you pronounce my name as Zion, I've heard way too many people call me x-coin-.-

[INCOM]

Well what do you guys think is fair? Should we allow more than one figure if its say star wars/GI Joe scale... Say maybe 3 joes = 1 voyager tf?

No, no, nothing to do with that. Let's just say my idea involved 7 little guys and a princess ;)

[Jimster]

I'm hoping they're Jawas rather than tree hugging muppets ;)

On the debate front, I have no problems with groups of any size. I'll still judge it on quality, effort and concept. If the quality of the pieces are reduced due to the volume of work, there had better be a great concept involved to make up for it.

[Solrac333]

Well what do you guys think is fair? Should we allow more than one figure if its say star wars/GI Joe scale... Say maybe 3 joes = 1 voyager tf?

I think that is fine. If it's a fairy tale like Red Riding Hood, you would want the Big Bad Wolf. I think 3 should be the limit though.

[thyvipera]

yea, i think whoever might be doing something, involving multiple figures/vehicles, etc, i think they'll know if it's ok or not.

If someone were to do snowish-white-prime and the seven minicons, it's obviously ok.

[Jimster]

Snowish-White-Prime? Is it just me or does that conjure up mental images of a camp Ultra Magnus? :eek:

[thyvipera]

deadline is nearly a month away!

Anyone working on something yet? or already have their entry finished?

[Jimster]

About 75% built, and then painting to do, so vaguely on target... I was on a roll to start with but got sidetracked by other projects and the workshop remodelling. But at least I'm being productive, which has been a bit lacking during this house move period :(

[Solrac333]

deadline is nearly a month away!

Anyone working on something yet? or already have their entry finished?

I have my figure ready but haven't started on it yet.

[Solrac333]

FINALLY started on mine. :)

[thyvipera]

^^ awesome to hear. I'm still struggling, trying to come up with something worth persueing.

[Xcion]

I want to do a something small but effective but I just can't think of anything! D:

[Solrac333]

99% done with mine. :)

[Jimster]

Holy customisations Batman! That was fast :P

I'll have to get back on the horse with mine - still some way to go. Well, the Mother-In-Law is around for a couple of days so it'll give me something to do while keeping a low profile...

[Xcion]

So we post our finnished customs on here?;o

[Solrac333]

So we post our finnished customs on here?;o

If you do, you'll disqualified. See the first post.

[Xcion]

Oh I must've missed that I'm sorry

[stevescustoms]

Good luck guys. I can't wait to see your entries.

[Solrac333]

ARG! The 30th is now too far away. I can't wait to post mine. :)

[Jimster]

Bah, waiting on a delivery before I can start painting... Cutting it down to the wire again :rolleyes:

[Jimster]

4 days left and I'm still waiting for primer to dry :morning:

I like a deadline; it helps me focus - as long as I can stay awake in an evening. I seem to have developed a resistance to caffeine. :coffee:

I wonder what the turnout for entries will be this time? Steampunk-fest or Hulked-out heroes...

[Solrac333]

Have my pictures ready. I'll send them tonight.

[Solrac333]

One more day for the deadline.

[Jimster]

Yeah, go on, rub it in ;)

When I get home I've got loads of detailing to do. 6 hours sleep over three days does not make for a steady hand. Ever fallen asleep holding a paintbush? It makes a damned mess :S

[Solrac333]

Last day!

[frenzyrumble]

collecting the entries. you can send your entries to the address in the first post, or to make things easier (yes) for me, then email them to mikeysandiego@gmail.com

Thanks!

[frenzyrumble]

Last chance to submit your entries : info@frenzyrumble.com

[Jimster]

*nudge nudge*
Any news on the voting stage guys? Maybe a Christmas finish?

I'm just itching to post my entry and the suspense is killing me :)

[TTT]

Damn...forgot all about this...what happened ?

[Solrac333]

Damn...forgot all about this...what happened ?

I think there were only 3 entries.

[Jimster]

Well, at least choosing our favourite three will be an easy decision ;)

Bit of a shame after the last turn out though.

So, me, you, Xcion maybe? Shall we draw straws? ;)

[Xcion]

Jimster I didn't end up getting mine done D: life got in the way, I've got a half finnished bumblebee boogeyman just laying on my workbench!

[Solrac333]

The turn out is very disappointing. Especially since the conversation for this contest started back in July, I think, and we all voted for this.

Zartanman was in charge of the contest but then he had to take a break for personal reasons. I'm trying to see about getting the entries posted.

[Jimster]

Indeed. I'm feeling rather sorry for the z-man after all the effort he put into this, especially after being badgered into doing another competition and then all the discussion over it to see what people would be interested in doing.

Meh.

[Solrac333]

(sigh) I guess nothing is happening with this. Shall we just post our entries?

[TTT]

(sigh) I guess nothing is happening with this. Shall we just post our entries?

"10. Winner will be selected by blind poll of peers. "

I would ask your peers :D

[Xcion]

I'd say that we should have the entries ones to one person, who is able to set up a voting page as to allow the contest to actually happen, which was the meaning of many peoples hardwork which should be apreciated as it was meant to be

[Solrac333]

Ok. Looks like I will be the one to post the entries. I will try to have these done by the end of the day. Then, we can vote on these. Sorry for the delay guys.

[Jimster]

Cheers bud, much appreciated!