cwmodels Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) MEGACON 2007 SCI-FI & ANIME MODELING CONTEST sponsored by www.hobbyfanatics.com This is the very first modeling contest held at this Megacon! The goal of this contest is to help promote Sci-Fi and Anime model building and to bring together people who share interests in this hobby. We have some terrific prizes lined up for the winners, and we hope all the participants will have a great time for entering! RULES There will be three (3) categories for the contest. You are allowed to enter one (1) kit for each category. This means that each contestant is only allowed a maximum of three (3) entries. Figures (anime, video game, pin-up girls, superheros, aliens, monsters, creatures, military figures, etc.) Mecha (Robots, Gundam, Macross, Five Star Stories, Patlabor, Dunbine, L-Gaim, Dragonar, etc.) Sci-fi Vehicles (Star Wars, Star Trek, space ships, movie cars, and other imaginary vehicles.) If you are not sure which category to enter, we will assign or move your entry to the suitable category if necessary. *All entries must be your own work. *All entries must be fully painted and completed model kits. *Resin, vinyl, and plastic-injection kit are allowed for entry. *Kit bashing, conversions, "dressing up", etc. are permitted and encouraged! *Entry will be disqualified if the work submitted are found to be done by others and do not belong to you! *Staff of Megacon are permitted to enter but will not be able to win any prizes. REGISTRATION Registration begins on Saturday, February 17 at Room 311G when Megacon opens. Contestant must sign up with model(s) present at Room 311G on Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm in order to quality for the contest. All entries received afterwards will be allowed for display but not allowed to compete in the contest. JUDGING Judging for all Grand, Second, and Third will be conducted by the contest staff. Judging criteria will be based on, but not limited to the following: * Uniqueness / Creativity * Paint Job * Building Skill * Overall Appeal * Any bases built may or may not be evaluated. PRIZES After judging, prizes will be handed out to the following winners. (prize to be determined by sponsors) Figures Category Grand Prize Second Prize Third Prize Mecha Category Grand Prize Second Prize Third Prize Sci-fi Vehicles Category Grand Prize Second Prize Third Prize **There will be maximum 9 winners in total. **Contestants are allowed for multiple winnings from separate categories. ENTRY DEADLINES All entries must be entered by Saturday, February 17 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Judging for all prized will begin on Saturday, February 17 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. All winners will be announced on Saturday, February 17 at 3:30pm. If you need clarification of any terminology or have questions and concerns, please feel free to post here or e-mail us at: Megacon2007@aol.com Contest is available for registered attendees of Megacon. Rules are subject to change in any shape or form at the discretion of the contest staff at any time without notice. Judges' decision is final. Prizes will have no other value than what is stated above. By submitting any contest entries, you agree to any and all of these stipulations. Any submissions by a minor must be done so with express parental or guardian consent. No purchase necessary. Post or E-mail questions in advance. Edited January 11, 2007 by cwmodels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmodels Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Hi, MEGACON is the biggest Sci-fi & comic book related convetion in the Florida area. There are plenty of guests, dealers, and events planned for the weekend. It's also got the largest cosplay contest on the east coast. Megacon 2007 will beheld on February 16th – 18th, 2007. If you are interested in attending, please go here or more information: http://www.megaconvention.com/ Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmodels Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Minor change. I've just been informed the model contest will now be held in Room 311G. All the above info are updated as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwmodels Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Megacon this weekend, Hope those of you coming to the show will stop by the Model Contest room and check us out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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