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Contest : Cartoon Craze!

by Daredevil (Official Announcements)
This August MCN is going completeley 2D!

In this Contest we ask you to create a custom minifig from any Cartoon Series which aired from 1900 - 2000




The Rules


1.) Contestants may submit up to two pictures of their entry (a front and side view, for example). Images must be no larger than 400 pixels by 600 pixels. Larger images will be disqualified. Entries linked to a folder containing more than two images, or images larger than 400x600 pixels, of the custom minifig will be subject to disqualification.

2.) For this contest, please refrain from submitting characters based on Star Wars, or cartoon adaptions of comic books.

3.) Entries must be brand new, never-before-seen customs. Any entry or decal that was published online prior to the start of the contest will be disqualified.

4.) Contestants may each enter only one (1) minifig for consideration. Please consider this choice carefully, as entries cannot be changed once they have been submitted for review.

5.) When submitting an entry, please include a short write-up giving the name of the character and what cartoon(s) the character was featured in. Please keep in mind that only cartoons made prior to 2000 are acceptable (the 20th century). Cartoon characters first featured in 2000 or later (21st century) are not eligible for consideration in this contest.

6.) Entries must be something the whole community can enjoy. For obvious reasons, avoid nudity, excessive gore, or other offensive content.

7.) Please use care in taking pictures of your custom. If an image is dark, blurry, or has excessive glare, it may get marked down as the actual custom will be difficult to see.

8.) Contest rules are subject to change if necessary.


PRIZE

Both the winner and the runner up will have their customs featured on the front page of the MCN and will be entered into the MCN Customs Database (at such a time when the database is fully up and running again, which may be after the next website update).
The winner of the contest (only one winner folks) will be given a $25 voucher to be used at any one MCN Approved Vendor (see below) of the winner's choice.

The winner will be contacted via Private Message with the details after the contest is finished, and must respond with their choice within 2 weeks. If the winner cannot or will not comply, the prize will be awarded to the runner up.

BrickArms
BrickForge
Kaminoan's Fine Clonier
Arealight's Custom Works
Recluce's Castings    or.....
A hooded cloak and classic trench coat in winner's choice of colour - from the fine store of Unknown Artist.

The Contest will run from today (August 1st  12.01 am GMT ) to August 29th (12.00 am GMT)

So get busy! We look forward to seeing what you can come up with!

- MCN staff




- Daredevil - Moderator of MCN

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by Vidgamer838 on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 10:44

Hmm, this contest is going to be very, very, interesting to see the entries. By the way DD, on the rules, you typed rules 6, 7, and 8 twice each.




 

by skaterfrek9 on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 12:22

How do we upload images to enter

 




i wanna make a hooded cape but i need help so pm me.

by Legofreak on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 13:35
skaterfrek9 wrote:

How do we upload images to enter

try this: http://www.minifigcustomizationnetwork.com/forum/5005

If it's too confusing let me know. :-)

Vidgamer838 wrote:

By the way DD, on the rules, you typed rules 6, 7, and 8 twice each.

Ok - fixed. :-D




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by Daredevil on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 16:58
Uh guys. You can make OTHER cartoons other than the ones featured in the banner. You know this right? And if I were you I would not be telling each other who I was making. Copycats may be around ;)


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by spikeballs on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 17:06
wait isnt Sonic the Hedghog a videogame character i mean ya he had his own cartoon but still......but this contest is going to be awesome.


by Deathstickman on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 19:26
EDIT:and isnt woody in a movie not a cartoon if im wrong sorry

This is correct.

"This August MCN is going completley 2D!"



by Recluce on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 21:22

Post calling "Dibs" will be deleted.  Please keep such comments to yourselves.  This is an informational topic, letting you know about a new contest, and if you have questions directly relating to the contest you may ask them here.

That being said.... I will be entering this contest, not as a contestant, but just for fun.




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by kunaiblade on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 21:31

Question: If I posted a character, and after this someone posted their version of the same character, could I change my post with a different character?

-KB




 

 

by Deathstickman on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 21:42
4.) Contestants may each enter only one (1) minifig for consideration. Please consider this choice carefully, as entries cannot be changed once they have been submitted for review.

If somebody posts the same figure as you, (although that's doubtful with 100 years of cartoons to choose from) you'll just have to trust your own skills to win out.


by Corran101 on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 22:56
Wait, Any animated movie is still a cartoon, why couldn't i do woody?


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by Pharazon on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 23:04
"Cartoon" is in the spirit of a series. Movies were June.


~MCN Moderator of the Minifig MOCs Forum~
by Vidgamer838 on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 23:23
There was a sonic the hedgehog tv series for a while.


 

by Damien on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 23:45


A few clarifications of note, just to compile them into one post. Please read carefully.

1.) ANY character featured in a cartoon and first appearing in that cartoon prior to the year 2001 is eligible for this contest, with the exception of COMIC BOOK and STAR WARS characters. So as to the more specific comment about Sonic the Hedgehog, he had a cartoon which aired in the early '90s. It doesn't matter that he was a video game character first. If it was -ever- a cartoon in the specified time, and does not violate the comic books/Star Wars clause, you can enter it.

ONE EXCEPTION: Ninja Turtles. While technically the Ninja Turtles were a comic book before being a cartoon, The Ninja Turtles are still valid characters to attempt for this contest.


2.) An animated feature film is not a cartoon. Characters from animated movies are not eligible (they would have been eligible in the Movie Madness contest). However, if that animated movie was turned into a television cartoon series, it becomes eligible. Therefore, Buzz Lightyear (from the cartoon named after him) is eligible, though Woody (only featured in the Toy Story film) is not.

3.) Some of you might be tempted, as mentioned above, to enter 'buddy' characters like Sonic and Tails or Rocky and Bullwinkle. Please remember that each CHARACTER counts as one entry, and you are only allowed just one entry. If you submit a picture showing two custom minifigs, or try to submit two separate entries, you will be disqualified.



Can't wait to see what you guys come up with. Good luck everyone. And remember, you can't win if you don't enter!



An Entries thread will be created sometime this week. As soon as the thread is up, you may begin posting your entries. Please remember to RE-READ THE RULES before posting to make sure your entry is formatted correctly. And also remember to take your time, there's no rush to be the first person to enter.









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by spaz on Tue, 07/31/2007 - 07:35

hey can there be noses and ears, cause thats one thing that makes cartoons distinct

 

spaz




by badboytje88 on Tue, 07/31/2007 - 11:15
Do they need to be customs, with decals and such, cause I'm kind of a purist...


by Daredevil on Tue, 07/31/2007 - 11:15
Of course they can have ears and noses! Make them anyway you see fit!

Purist minifigs are welcome also.


- Daredevil - Moderator of MCN

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by Amagon on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 12:09
How do we enter anyways?


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by Deathstickman on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 14:14
How to submit an entry:

Step 1: Create an entry

Step 2: Take up to two (2)  pictures, and load them up to an image hosting website

Step 3: Post the pictures in link form in the thread conviently located directly below this one.


by spikeballs on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 15:17
can someone explain to me the prize things better?


by Amagon on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 15:25

spikeballs wrote:
can someone explain to me the prize things better?
   

The winner of the contest (only one winner folks) will be given a $25 voucher to be used at any one MCN Approved Vendor (see below) of the winner's choice.

The winner will be contacted via Private Message with the details after the contest is finished, and must respond with their choice within 2 weeks. If the winner cannot or will not comply, the prize will be awarded to the runner up.

BrickArms
BrickForge
Kaminoan's Fine Clonier
Arealight's Custom Works
or
A hooded cloak and classic trench coat in winner's choice of colour - from the fine store of Unknown Artist.

BrickArms and BrickForge Are custom weapons, kaminoan's is custom professional decals, I don't know what area light is, and unknown  artist cloak looks like this:

 

If you have anymore questions, direct them to Daredevil.




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by spikeballs on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 15:59
thank you Mr.Man

but one more thing say i would spend 18 dollars at brickarms would i be able to buy 7 dollars worth of stuff at another vendor or can i only spend at one place if i win?


by Lamanda2 on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 19:31
The winner of the contest (only one winner folks) will be given a $25 voucher to be used at any one MCN Approved Vendor (see below) of the winner's choice.

~Amanda



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by Damien on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 01:58

Okay guys,

I went on a little Delete Post spree a moment ago. No one be insulted if a post of yours is now missing. General chit-chat about the contest, as Recluce said -- calls on 'dibs' for certain characters, posts complaining about or contesting the rules, and all that kind of stuff will be deleted. This is simply to keep the thread 'clean' so that people with questions can find answers easily.

Please continue to post any questions you might have about the contest. If you would like to discuss the contest in general - start a topic in Brick Talk, and if you would like to make suggestions on how we can improve future contests, please make posts in Site Feedback. But keep this topic limited to questions so we can get to the answers quickly. Thanks.




MCN Moderator of Customization Tips, Techniques & Questions
by Recluce on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 07:32

spikeballs wrote:
thank you Mr.Man

but one more thing say i would spend 18 dollars at brickarms would i be able to buy 7 dollars worth of stuff at another vendor or can i only spend at one place if i win?

It's $25 for ONE vendor.  Spikeballs you should have no problem spending that much at Brickarms, and if you need assistance Im sure many of our members would be able to assist you in taking up the last few dollars.




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Leader of the Sneaky Forum Ninja Assasination Squad

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by IRONFIST on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 19:52
Hi, Um I don't know how to like make pictures be smaller to like 600-pixels.
I'm making a well knowen cartoon but it can't be explained in two photos.

IF


IF
by Damien on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 21:49

Hi, Um I don't know how to like make pictures be smaller to like 600-pixels.

www.irfanview.com


I'm making a well knowen cartoon but it can't be explained in two photos.

There is no character ever created that cannot be displayed in two photos.




MCN Moderator of Customization Tips, Techniques & Questions
by IRONFIST on Sat, 08/04/2007 - 17:37
No but it's cause I built a set with it

IF



IF
by Damien on Sun, 08/05/2007 - 07:15

This is a minifig custom contest. No Vignettes, no 'sets', no vehicles, etc. Just the minifig.




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by Amagon on Mon, 08/06/2007 - 23:22
Does their skin have to be a specific color like yellow or flesh, or can it be either?


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by Recluce on Tue, 08/07/2007 - 07:02

It can be any color you want, yellow, flesh, green, blue, purple....




Emily J. Brownlow

MCN Supervisor Moderator

Leader of the Sneaky Forum Ninja Assasination Squad

~Custom Cast Helmets and Hairpieces~