 Bring Comic Covers/Scenes to Life! Minimate Style!!!, Win Yourself some Minimates Max! |
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  Aug 22 2006, 12:56 PM
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 Fallen from grace..  Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK  |
Bring Comic Covers/Scenes to Life! Minimate Style!!!
  MinimateMultiverse brings you an all new contest! Replicate a Comic Cover or Scene from any of your favorite books, but with what else? Minimates!!!! Here are the rules: 1.) Each entry must provide one picture of your 3-D creation from your favorite book, be it a cover or panel scene. Sky’s the limit! 2.) Each entry must provide one sample picture of the source art that you are using for your creation. 3.) Custom minimates are allowed but not necessary. 4.) You can use any materials for your design. Settings/Backdrops can be made out of paper, plastic, lego, or nothing, it’s your choice. You can also use design sets from other toys. The design must capture the essence of the source that is being depicted. Use your imagination folks. Your design can be from any book whether it’s DC, Marvel, or an Independent, it’s up to you. Complexity doesn’t mean it’s the best way to go. Simple clean designs can go a long way. Lighting and Camera angles may or may not make a difference. Please submit your two pictures in this thread. Please keep pictures a manageable size. Both US & International Entries Welcomed! Dates: Entries will be accepted between now and September 25th at 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. Voting will begin September 26th at 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time thru October 4th at 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time. Winners will be posted October 5th. The PM Ballot system will be used for the voting. Each submitted ballot must list in order, the top three best designs you feel represent the source art the best. 1.) Best Representation 2.) Second Best Representation 3.) Third Best Representation Anyone can vote, even the participants. If you are a participant, you cannot vote for your own entry. The 10 point minus system will be used to calculate the results. Points awarded will be as follows: 1st will get 10pts, 2nd will get 9pts, 3rd will get 8pts During the voting period, please send all PM ballots to Amazing.JL For the top prizes we have Maximates!!! That’s right, those high priced resin pieces are available for you to win!! Start building your Sentinel Army! Have Galactus devour your Mini-Planet!!   1st Prize: Will receive Both a Sentinel and Galactus Maximate 2nd Prize: Will get One Maximate of their choice. Galactus or Sentinel 3rd Prize: Will get One Maximate of their choice. Galactus or Sentinel Any Maximate selection may be substituted for any Three Non-Variant Marvel 2-Packs or C3 Set. Good luck to all! Now go crazy!! -------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 22 2006, 03:10 PM
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 with swivel-arm battle grip Joined: 3-June 06 From: The Daytime of the Night! |
Love the idea of this, and actually have been wanting to do one of these. now is the time i think
-------------------- "give a hoot, don't pollute" ...Woodsy Owl
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Aug 22 2006, 03:33 PM
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Fallen from grace.. Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK |
Just to clarify a few things that I've been asked various places.
ANYONE can enter, unless you are me. (So that includes board staff, AA/DST employees, convicted felons etc) The contest is open to the entire world. If you cant provide a digital version of your source art tell me, I probably have a copy and can scan it. Any more questions just let me know. -------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 22 2006, 07:12 PM
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 Back in the office! :)  Joined: 10-June 06 |
QUOTE (Lurch77 @ Aug 22 2006, 06:50 PM)  How many entries can you do? It is my understanding that it is just ONE entry per person, so pick your best! -------------------- ==================================================================
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Aug 23 2006, 05:57 AM
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 Nothing is true, everything is permitted Joined: 5-June 06 From: Swindon, England |
What a fantastic contest and such great prizes!
Really looking forward to seeing what people do for this, should be awesome! --------------------  |
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Aug 23 2006, 10:55 AM
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Fallen from grace.. Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK |
QUOTE (Amazing.JL @ Aug 23 2006, 02:12 AM) QUOTE (Lurch77 @ Aug 22 2006, 06:50 PM) How many entries can you do? It is my understanding that it is just ONE entry per person, so pick your best! Correct! -------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 23 2006, 11:11 AM
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 Mini-Maniac Joined: 3-July 06 From: Canada |
Ummm...
This is a little unprecedented but my wife wants to enter this contest. Do we have to register her an account or can she do one through me? 
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Aug 23 2006, 01:14 PM
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Fallen from grace.. Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK |
QUOTE (Nestlé @ Aug 23 2006, 06:11 PM) Ummm... This is a little unprecedented but my wife wants to enter this contest. Do we have to register her an account or can she do one through me? Huzzah for setting precidents. To avoid confusion during voting and such its probably easiest if your wife creates her own account, that is unless you werent planning on making an entry under your account 
-------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 24 2006, 12:46 PM
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Mini-Newbie Joined: 22-August 06 |
QUOTE (AdyCarter @ Aug 23 2006, 12:55 PM) QUOTE (Amazing.JL @ Aug 23 2006, 02:12 AM) QUOTE (Lurch77 @ Aug 22 2006, 06:50 PM) How many entries can you do? It is my understanding that it is just ONE entry per person, so pick your best! Correct! Crap! I narrowed it down to six, but I'm having trouble going from there. How much photoshop is allowed? I'm assuming that we can follow the precedent set by the Giant X-Men example. Composed photo, layered effects, set type, etc. |
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Aug 24 2006, 01:00 PM
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 Wrapped up Joined: 3-June 06 From: Inside My Own Head |
QUOTE (nos4a2 @ Aug 24 2006, 02:46 PM) Crap! I narrowed it down to six, but I'm having trouble going from there. How much photoshop is allowed? I'm assuming that we can follow the precedent set by the Giant X-Men example. Composed photo, layered effects, set type, etc. I imagine so long as its in the minimate style, like the Giant Sized X-Men or maybe even that Toyfare mock cover for Powerman and Iron Fist, then its all good. -------------------- |
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Aug 24 2006, 01:08 PM
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Fallen from grace.. Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK |
Yeah reasonable photoshop usage is allowed, just dont go absolutely nuts as drgnrbrn316 said use the X-Men one as a guideline. However dont jsut photoshop a Minimate over a scan of an existing cover
 It'll be interesting to see how many go for a photoshopped approach and how many go for an untouched photo approach. -------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 24 2006, 08:29 PM
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 My girlfriend said my last title was lame. Joined: 17-June 06 |
So.....would a full comic page (4 frames) re-created, with no characters that have official Minimates (Sin City), be ok?
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Aug 25 2006, 05:20 AM
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 Every Mother's Nightmare Joined: 28-June 06 From: Cincinnati, OH |
It's pretty apparent from these questions that I don't have a snowball's chance in Hell of winning this contest! What ever happened to a good, old name drawing?
-------------------- I have TONS of wants. Help me! My Want/Have list is post #24 on page 2...
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Aug 25 2006, 06:08 AM
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Fallen from grace.. Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK |
Shamrock I'll give you an answer shortly just need to confer with some other people
handsomedevil Mad photoshop or customising skills arent everything, some times the simple yet inspiring designs are the best. So give it a shot! -------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 25 2006, 09:12 AM
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Fallen from grace.. Joined: 2-June 06 From: York, UK |
QUOTE (Shamrock @ Aug 25 2006, 03:29 AM) So.....would a full comic page (4 frames) re-created, with no characters that have official Minimates (Sin City), be ok? Just the one frame please, the original idea was just Comic Covers, but then we expanded it to scenes too in order to give people more scope, however a full page (4 frames) would be an unfair item to compare to one single panel or a cover. Full/Double page spreads are okay though as they are technically one panel. -------------------- Things you should know:
AA are now owned by DST The DC mates are made by DC Direct, so there are no "licensing issues" The Marvel license cant go above 2" The Ghost Rider and Target Spider-Man waves are "cancelled" The Search Function is good. |
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Aug 25 2006, 09:16 AM
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My girlfriend said my last title was lame. Joined: 17-June 06 |
QUOTE (AdyCarter @ Aug 25 2006, 11:12 AM) Just the one frame please, the original idea was just Comic Covers, but then we expanded it to scenes too in order to give people more scope, however a full page (4 frames) would be an unfair item to compare to one single panel or a cover. Full/Double page spreads are okay though as they are technically one panel. No problem, I just wanted to make sure before I posted anything. |
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Aug 25 2006, 10:34 AM
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Nothing is true, everything is permitted Joined: 5-June 06 From: Swindon, England |
Sounds fair, judges.
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Aug 25 2006, 11:24 AM
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Wrapped up Joined: 3-June 06 From: Inside My Own Head |
Rules says a cover or panel from a DC, Marvel, or Independant comic showing minimates, be them custom or official. Sounds to be within the limits to me, though I imagine the ruling is determined on whether 4 panels is acceptable over the already agreed upon 1.
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Aug 25 2006, 12:39 PM
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Back in the office! :) Joined: 10-June 06 |
Shamrock, as part of your earlier question I believe your creation can have as many custom minimates as you desire and does not need to be an official minimate but needs to have a minimate base.
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Aug 25 2006, 06:49 PM
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 Chimichanga Joined: 16-July 06 From: Beech Grove, IN |
do the costumes need to be accurate to the ones from the comic. i have few mates, so my options are already limited.
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