Custom Toy Contest -- Begin!

*BigApple3AM* · 06-25-2007, 12:03 AM

Here are the rules:
#1 - Anything goes, pick an idea and go with it. No universe/theme restrictions... except that it has to be from some form of TMNT.
#2 - Get an idea, customize your figure, but don't let anyone know what you're doing. Private message me the pictures when you're finished. 2 entries maximum.
#3 - We will then make a new thread with a poll and have people vote on which is their favorite.
#4 - Deadline is August 15th, 2007.
#5 - Winner claims the prize -- a first issue TMNT convention exclusive!
#6 - Remember that this is all in fun, no mean spirited criticism. Hopefully this will be a chance for people to express themselves without any negative ramifications.

Here's the list of members participating. (If anyone wants to be added or removed from the list, post in here.)
Leonardo19
cowabunga14 - Submitted
Damien Kash
Oroku Saki
Ava Collier
TMNTerminator
Patraw - Submitted
Leonardo07
Grayfox
Djblizzard
Blade Raider
Putrescent*
Ectocooler*

*Not competing for the prize.

Use this thread to discuss customizing tips or ask for help.

Have fun!

Patraw · 06-25-2007, 08:50 AM

What kind of format are you looking for in terms of photos? I usually do a photo collage showing the figure from multiple angles, accessory detail, action features/articulation, etc.

*BigApple3AM* · 06-25-2007, 12:06 PM

Lets limit it to 3 photos, any format, and when the contest is over you can post as many as you want in any thread you want.

Mike Bock · 06-25-2007, 02:29 PM

Does this mean that the custom could be done in classic playmates design , 2k3 design or movie ?

*BigApple3AM* · 06-25-2007, 06:31 PM

Anything is fair game, just as long as it is from turtles, and not something like gi joe or power rangers.

Patraw · 06-27-2007, 10:23 AM

What about something that is most definitely TMNT, but isn't from any 'official' TMNT universe? Without giving away the specifics of my idea, I'll just say that it was something that appeared in a special issue of the Kevin Eastman-owned Heavy Metal magazine that was part of the background for a graphic novel by another famous artist, whom I won't name, as a tribute to TMNT (basically an inside joke). The fact that Eastman allowed it would give it some legitimacy I would think.

*BigApple3AM* · 06-27-2007, 02:14 PM

Sounds fine to me. As long as it's not optimus prime or harry potter, etc... Anything in the vast tmnt universe, doesn't have to be cannon or anything.

OA · 06-27-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ectocooler

Sounds fine to me. As long as it's not optimus prime or harry potter, etc... Anything in the vast tmnt universe, doesn't have to be cannon or anything.

Dangit...there goes my Hermoine Granger idea...

Grayfox · 07-06-2007, 02:00 AM

Count me in! =D

djblizzard · 07-06-2007, 02:01 AM

Hey,
One of my friends told me about this contest, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Count me in!

*BigApple3AM* · 07-06-2007, 02:04 AM

Cool wecome to the boards, I've added your names to the list...

*Ava Collier* · 07-06-2007, 02:34 PM

More fodder arrived in the mail today. Soon, I can begin my dastardly work. BWAHAHAHAHA-*cough*

*BigApple3AM* · 07-06-2007, 05:09 PM

Nice. Unfortunately I've hit a little creative snafu. Oh well, hopefully everyone's doing better than I am.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-06-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

but don't let anyone know what you're doing

yeah ok so I some how didn't even notice this before Titanus is one of my guys so I guess I'm out of this I'm busting my @ss on this thing but oh well I'm doing it for myself anyways more so than any contest.

*BigApple3AM* · 07-08-2007, 01:45 AM

I made the rule because I didn't want this to be a popularity contest. I don't want people who don't care just voting for their friends.

I know you had other projects you were working on, there's still a month before the due date. If you finish one of your others that you haven't made a thread about you can always enter that one. If you don't get any others done, and no one else has a problem with it, I'll probably allow the custom you're working on.

The contest was more to get people into the toy forum, have some fun energy since this place has been somewhat dead thanks to a lull in the tmnt toy world. I wouldn't want anyone to have any hard feelings, and I don't want anyone to drop out. But I did set the rules for a reason, I'm not trying to be a hardass.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-08-2007, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ectocooler

I made the rule because I didn't want this to be a popularity contest. I don't want people who don't care just voting for their friends.

I know you had other projects you were working on, there's still a month before the due date. If you finish one of your others that you haven't made a thread about you can always enter that one. If you don't get any others done, and no one else has a problem with it, I'll probably allow the custom you're working on.

The contest was more to get people into the toy forum, have some fun energy since this place has been somewhat dead thanks to a lull in the tmnt toy world. I wouldn't want anyone to have any hard feelings, and I don't want anyone to drop out. But I did set the rules for a reason, I'm not trying to be a hardass.

Screw that and I'm sure it will become one anyways.*shruggs*
I'm not doing this all for the contest anyways. oh well.
I'm not going to hide my work though especially something I'm very proud of and enjoy sharing the process with everyone.
Hell I i hadn't shown Titanus to everyone I wouldn't have realized I had his shoulder pads out to far and now it's corrected.
I'm not sure if I'll get others done I've had allot going on.
So do what ya well I can take it I just wont be a happy camper

*BigApple3AM* · 07-08-2007, 02:13 PM

It's not going to be a popularity contest, how can it if no one knows who did what? All will be revealed after the contest, credit will be given, just not right away. Then people can tell other people what they like and didn't like if they wish.

Competition is a good movtivating factor. The prize isn't all that great, it was just to get people to do something fun, you obviously want no part, so nice knowing ya. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-08-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ectocooler

It's not going to be a popularity contest, how can it if no one knows who did what? All will be revealed after the contest, credit will be given, just not right away. Then people can tell other people what they like and didn't like if they wish.

Competition is a good movtivating factor. The prize isn't all that great, it was just to get people to do something fun, you obviously want no part, so nice knowing ya. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

I didn't say I want no part shesh.
And I ment it will become a popularity thing for the factor of winning because people on this site do indeed have fave members.
And as I well know allot of people dislike me just like yourself they take me the wrong way allot of the time because I come off as harsh when I wasn't even trying to be.
I mean why wouldnt I want to be I was one of the first people to show an intrest in this to you and even suggested that perhaps we get playmates and mirage in on this.

*BigApple3AM* · 07-08-2007, 03:06 PM

I gave you a second chance and you said screw that. I started the contest to motivate people and to have fun.

The only way people will vote for their friends is if people break the rules and tell them which is theres. Still, the majority of people going into the thread aren't going to see names and just the the work itself.

I'd like for you to stay but I thought you made it pretty clear you didn't want anything to do with the contest.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-08-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ectocooler

I gave you a second chance and you said screw that. I started the contest to motivate people and to have fun.

The only way people will vote for their friends is if people break the rules and tell them which is theres. Still, the majority of people going into the thread aren't going to see names and just the the work itself.

I'd like for you to stay but I thought you made it pretty clear you didn't want anything to do with the contest.

no i was saying i wasnt doing this for the contest thats why i was posting them anyways but would still like to be around if i'll be havvved

07-06-2007, 02:34 PM	#12
Ava Collier It's ninja ninja RAT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,958	More fodder arrived in the mail today. Soon, I can begin my dastardly work. BWAHAHAHAHA-cough __________________

07-08-2007, 01:45 AM	#15
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	I made the rule because I didn't want this to be a popularity contest. I don't want people who don't care just voting for their friends. I know you had other projects you were working on, there's still a month before the due date. If you finish one of your others that you haven't made a thread about you can always enter that one. If you don't get any others done, and no one else has a problem with it, I'll probably allow the custom you're working on. The contest was more to get people into the toy forum, have some fun energy since this place has been somewhat dead thanks to a lull in the tmnt toy world. I wouldn't want anyone to have any hard feelings, and I don't want anyone to drop out. But I did set the rules for a reason, I'm not trying to be a hardass. Last edited by BigApple3AM; 07-08-2007 at 01:53 AM.

06-25-2007, 12:03 AM	#1
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Custom Toy Contest -- Begin! Here are the rules: #1 - Anything goes, pick an idea and go with it. No universe/theme restrictions... except that it has to be from some form of TMNT. #2 - Get an idea, customize your figure, but don't let anyone know what you're doing. Private message me the pictures when you're finished. 2 entries maximum. #3 - We will then make a new thread with a poll and have people vote on which is their favorite. #4 - Deadline is August 15th, 2007. #5 - Winner claims the prize -- a first issue TMNT convention exclusive! #6 - Remember that this is all in fun, no mean spirited criticism. Hopefully this will be a chance for people to express themselves without any negative ramifications. Here's the list of members participating. (If anyone wants to be added or removed from the list, post in here.) Leonardo19 cowabunga14 - Submitted Damien Kash Oroku Saki Ava Collier TMNTerminator Patraw - Submitted Leonardo07 Grayfox Djblizzard Blade Raider Putrescent* Ectocooler* Not competing for the prize. Use this thread to discuss customizing tips or ask for help. Have fun! Last edited by BigApple3AM; 07-19-2007 at 04:54 PM. Reason: Edited for content.*

06-25-2007, 08:50 AM	#2
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	What kind of format are you looking for in terms of photos? I usually do a photo collage showing the figure from multiple angles, accessory detail, action features/articulation, etc.

06-25-2007, 12:06 PM	#3
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Lets limit it to 3 photos, any format, and when the contest is over you can post as many as you want in any thread you want.

06-25-2007, 02:29 PM	#4
Mike Bock Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Splinter's Dojo Posts: 366	Does this mean that the custom could be done in classic playmates design , 2k3 design or movie ? __________________ http://mikebock.deviantart.com/gallery/

06-25-2007, 06:31 PM	#5
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Anything is fair game, just as long as it is from turtles, and not something like gi joe or power rangers.

06-27-2007, 10:23 AM	#6
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	What about something that is most definitely TMNT, but isn't from any 'official' TMNT universe? Without giving away the specifics of my idea, I'll just say that it was something that appeared in a special issue of the Kevin Eastman-owned Heavy Metal magazine that was part of the background for a graphic novel by another famous artist, whom I won't name, as a tribute to TMNT (basically an inside joke). The fact that Eastman allowed it would give it some legitimacy I would think.

06-27-2007, 02:14 PM	#7
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Sounds fine to me. As long as it's not optimus prime or harry potter, etc... Anything in the vast tmnt universe, doesn't have to be cannon or anything.

07-06-2007, 02:00 AM	#9
Grayfox New Recruit Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Count me in! =D

07-06-2007, 02:01 AM	#10
djblizzard New Recruit Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Hey, One of my friends told me about this contest, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Count me in!

07-06-2007, 02:04 AM	#11
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Cool wecome to the boards, I've added your names to the list...

07-06-2007, 05:09 PM	#13
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Nice. Unfortunately I've hit a little creative snafu. Oh well, hopefully everyone's doing better than I am.

07-08-2007, 02:13 PM	#17
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	It's not going to be a popularity contest, how can it if no one knows who did what? All will be revealed after the contest, credit will be given, just not right away. Then people can tell other people what they like and didn't like if they wish. Competition is a good movtivating factor. The prize isn't all that great, it was just to get people to do something fun, you obviously want no part, so nice knowing ya. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

07-08-2007, 03:06 PM	#19
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	I gave you a second chance and you said screw that. I started the contest to motivate people and to have fun. The only way people will vote for their friends is if people break the rules and tell them which is theres. Still, the majority of people going into the thread aren't going to see names and just the the work itself. I'd like for you to stay but I thought you made it pretty clear you didn't want anything to do with the contest.