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DESTRO
10-09-2008, 06:51 PM
This is the official thread for the G.I. Joe Zombie Month HISS Tank.com Custom Contest.

What we are looking for...........

Execution of paint apps
Execution of modifying parts
Creativity
Overall presentation

Contest Rules:

*You must be a member in good standing here on the Tank.

*Your custom Zombie must be, at the very least, 80% comprised of 25A parts.

*Your Zombie can be a G.I. Joe or Cobra Team Member.

*Your Zombie must have a custom BITE MARK. It can be painted, cut, sculpted or anyway you come up with to show the bite damage.

*The contest will run through October 31st, giving everyone enough time to get there submission in! Please do not wait for the last day to post your entry. We reserve the right to close the contest early.

*Limit of 2 entries per member. You can spread these out over 2 different threads, or list them all in the same thread. That choice is yours. When you are done posting your entry inside the custom's forum, place the link to your entry inside this thread.

*Each Member must post their own thread(s). For example, "you" and I couldn't post our customs in the same thread, but you can post all 2 of your customs in your own.

*MODS can enter, just can't win.

*We reserve the right to change the rules for any reason at anytime. The contest is for fun and will always be run that way.

The Staff will pick the top 3 Finalists. Then YOU will vote and decide who wins!

Now, on to the fun part - The Prize!

The grand prize winner will receive TBA.
Second Place will receive TBA.
Third Place will receive TBA.

So what are you waiting for? Post your link to entry's in this official contest thread.

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Forum Rules:

Please keep all pictures limited to 640x480 in size. If you want to post pictures larger than that, please just post a direct link.

Please be respectful of your fellow board members.

Please keep all discussion in this forum limited to contest discussion only.


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TheLongestDay
10-09-2008, 07:12 PM
I might just enter this one!!!

Gung.Heaux
10-09-2008, 07:14 PM
huh. i guess bludds arm was real afterall.

crazyfellow1
10-09-2008, 07:18 PM
oh man, this is going to be awesome!!!!

slg
10-09-2008, 07:21 PM
Cool, I am a huge zombie fan. Maybe more then I am a joe fan. I have been thinking of making some zombies but I have never done a custom before. Maybe I will start one.

Prince of Fire & Thunder
10-09-2008, 07:22 PM
I would like to address the 80% rule if I may. It's used every time (for figs anyway) & I assume the intent of the rule is that the final result should 'feel' like a 25th/Modern Era fig. I like & agree with that intent. Could this rule be reworded to allow for more creativity? For example, a figure using Indy arms might be breaking that rule. A figure using a Tri-Gate torso definitely is.

How about as long as the scale & articulation match?

MrClean
10-09-2008, 07:26 PM
You won me over at "zombie"! wow, all these years of zombie movies, good or bad, just might pay off. Great idea!

A.V.A.C.
10-09-2008, 07:39 PM
brains, brains! i can't wait to see everyone's entry, who hoo! the zombie contest, whatta great idea!

DESTRO
10-09-2008, 07:54 PM
I would like to address the 80% rule if I may. It's used every time (for figs anyway) & I assume the intent of the rule is that the final result should 'feel' like a 25th/Modern Era fig. I like & agree with that intent. Could this rule be reworded to allow for more creativity? For example, a figure using Indy arms might be breaking that rule. A figure using a Tri-Gate torso definitely is.

How about as long as the scale & articulation match?

Exactly, the final result should 'feel' like a 25th/Modern Era figure. Just keep that in mind and you will be fine.

RuckusJr
10-09-2008, 08:21 PM
This is so freakin awesome! I'm going to get started with all my loose pieces RIGHT NOW!

Lt. Faceless
10-09-2008, 08:30 PM
Am i the only 1 that hears Zombie and thinks of TheTransTorture? This ought to be a cool contest

rob0213
10-09-2008, 08:34 PM
TBA is my favorite kind of prize. I love Zombies, can't wait to see some of these entries. I might even try one myself!!!

fireflyed
10-09-2008, 08:39 PM
Am i the only 1 that hears Zombie and thinks of TheTransTorture? This ought to be a cool contest

I can't wait to see what the triple T does!~

RATFINK
10-09-2008, 08:41 PM
already started mine!

rob0213
10-09-2008, 08:42 PM
already started mine!

That didn't take long, lol.

Unclassified
10-09-2008, 08:50 PM
as soon as TTT enters its over! lol im not even touchin this contest either! good luck i cant wait to see the entrees!

RATFINK
10-09-2008, 08:50 PM
i already had custom zombies going


Bosh!

Unclassified
10-09-2008, 08:51 PM
Am i the only 1 that hears Zombie and thinks of TheTransTorture? This ought to be a cool contest

haha wow , i jus said that !!!! yeah first person that poped in my head!!

rob0213
10-09-2008, 08:58 PM
I have a couple ideas, but I have yet to try to customize a figure!!! Good thing it's gonna be a Zombie.

wheeljaxx
10-09-2008, 09:11 PM
i'd be all over this if i wan't doing paid commisions for transformers

Bamphalas
10-09-2008, 09:12 PM
Thank you for making it a figure contest.

Acrizer
10-09-2008, 11:52 PM
I hope everyone is planning Zombie Wild Bill and Zombie Jet Pack Duke entries...

daremo
10-10-2008, 12:07 AM
Fitting choice for this month's contest. I can't wait to see what eveybody comes up with for this one.

copperhead33
10-10-2008, 01:37 AM
great idea, and good luck to everyone.
I really can't wait to see what you lunatics come up with.

VIPER 48
10-10-2008, 01:44 AM
This is a great idea for a custom contest...I can't wait to see the entries start pouring in...

AirborneRigger
10-10-2008, 01:48 AM
I'll try to find some time to do one for this.

Xerofall
10-10-2008, 02:34 AM
Dang... I'm not very good with figure customs. =(

Ev!L ErN!E
10-10-2008, 09:28 AM
lol Joes zombies... YA!!!!, just like the Marvel Zombies, this is gonna be a cool contest, and perfect for the Halloween season.

The Batman
10-10-2008, 09:50 AM
This contest might be a smidge easier if you have the new DVD pack with the skeleton for bone parts. For those of us who have been unlucky in finding those are really gonna have to work our butts off to make it work. I could really get into this contest but I don't really have enough time after work to make one. But good luck to those who make killer customs. I can't wait to see some of these.

NeoDragonKnight
10-10-2008, 10:06 AM
neato contest, a good chance to use the crappy custom parts that I cant use for anything else.

daremo
10-10-2008, 10:14 AM
This contest might be a smidge easier if you have the new DVD pack with the skeleton for bone parts.

Don't forget Battle Damaged Snake-Eyes for a base, he's already torn up. You can also use a Gung-Ho/Torch/CP W4 Storm Shadow torso and add some torn clothing or damage. And if you want to make bones but don't have the DVD skeleton, you can always use styrene rod.

buddystalin
10-10-2008, 11:38 AM
To the Dremel!

I have too many Snake Eyes and CC's to not do this.

Lt. Faceless
10-10-2008, 11:51 AM
Let the invasion of the Toxo-zombies begin...

Zefram
10-10-2008, 07:35 PM
Oh dear lord. My idea is sick, but expensive. Here's hoping I can do it in the time.

TTT
10-10-2008, 09:28 PM
Oh...crap !......!!!

Bamphalas
10-11-2008, 01:00 PM
This dropped to the second page?
Maybe it should be stickied?

IamCC
10-11-2008, 01:21 PM
This is gonna be awesome. I found some new dremel techniques that are working out nicely. (new to me anyway.)

fogger1138
10-11-2008, 01:23 PM
Oh...crap !......!!!

Was this "oh crap" I need more figures, or "oh crap" something else to spend my time on? ;)

Driftbot
10-11-2008, 03:05 PM
oh man... i wish i had time/resources to do this.
i just moved so my custom supplies and most of my figures are still in boxes i havent unpacked, plus my twins take all of my free time. as i type this they are taking a nap.
wish i could do this but i just cant. i barely eeked out the two hiss tanks.

GOOD LUCK!
i cant wait to see the entries!

TTT
10-11-2008, 09:28 PM
Was this "oh crap" I need more figures, or "oh crap" something else to spend my time on? ;)
"Oh crap I'm already doing too many commissions this month that I need to finish"
"Oh crap what a F-ing cool contest, I NEVER thought Hisstank would put this one on !"
"Oh crap only 2 entries......I thinking of 6-8....now I gotta narrow it down to 2 ?...Oh crap !"

All kinds of crap :D

ROBULUS
10-13-2008, 03:11 AM
Heres my zombie entry zombie xamot check it out.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21435-g-i-joe-zombie-month-zombie-xamot.html#post368063

RATFINK
10-13-2008, 03:36 AM
AHhHhHHHHhhh Want to know the prizes!

MTN
10-13-2008, 07:24 PM
Here's my entry, a Zombie Cutter check it out
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21484-zombie-month-entry-zombie-cutter.html

http://i533.photobucket.com/albums/ee336/MTNCUSTOM/Zombie/HPIM1612.jpg

Tankster
10-14-2008, 01:32 AM
HERES MY ZOMBIE COBRA SOLDIER
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21279-tank_driver785-custom-zombie-entry-2.html

TheLongestDay
10-14-2008, 12:19 PM
here my entry guys! *fingers crossed*

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/1-14.jpg

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21535-thelongestdays-zombie-custom-contest-entry-zombie-storm-shadow.html#post370142

ROBULUS
10-15-2008, 03:05 AM
Here is my final entry zombie Breaker check out the link below.


http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21612-zombie-month-zombie-breaker.html#post371879

Tankster
10-15-2008, 03:04 PM
HERES MY SECOND ENTRY TRIPLE T STILL HASNT GOT HIS IN SO I KNOW I AM SCREWED LOL!!!!!
DANWAYBAR/ZOMBIES - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/DANWAYBAR/ZOMBIES/)
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/DANWAYBAR/DSC02068-1.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/DANWAYBAR/ZOMBIES/DSC01940.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/DANWAYBAR/ZOMBIES/DSC01939.jpg


http://s405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/DANWAYBAR/ZOMBIES/

Obi-Shinobi
10-15-2008, 08:01 PM
Red Ninja ZOMBIE! (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21677-obi-shinobis-zombie-contest-entry-1-a.html)
Cobra Trooper ZOMBIE! (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21900-obi-shinobis-zombie-contest-entry-2-a.html)

The Commander
10-15-2008, 08:08 PM
Everyone is doing a great job! Keep it up!

gunslingercbr
10-16-2008, 12:46 AM
I have an idea, now I just have to find the time to execute it. I think it will, at the least, generate a good chuckle.

UMAN
10-16-2008, 05:43 PM
Just wait until you guys see mine....

IamCC
10-17-2008, 02:24 AM
My Cobra Commander Zombie lurks within http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21846-iamccs-cobra-commander-zombie.html#post375724

TheLongestDay
10-17-2008, 04:33 PM
Hey guys!!

Here my 2nd entry!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/BEST1-1.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i51/thelongestday_photos/3-11.jpg

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21896-thelongestdays-zombie-custom-contest-entry-2-zombie-cobra-commander.html

RuckusJr
10-17-2008, 09:58 PM
Here's mine:

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/21919-ruckusjrs-zombie-shipwreck.html

MLos1
10-18-2008, 06:20 AM
Backstory:


From The depths of an abandoned Terrordrome deep within the jungles of the Congo they lurk.

Affectionately dubbed the "Romero Trooper" these re-animated corpses of fallen Cobra soldiers were once meant to replenish the ranks of Cobra Infantry. But something went horribly wrong as Doctor Mindbender pushed the limits of the "Kimbundu" virus too far. Cobra forces had no choice but to leave the region, and the "Romero" Trooper was born as the virus spread among those who were the unfortunate left behind.

The "Romero" Trooper has no qualms. It kills without mercy, and fights without fear. Decomposing, destructive with an uncontrollable taste for flesh. B.A.T.S are sent in every-now-and-then to keep the outbreak under quarantine and to feed more unknowing Cobra troopers to the "Romeros" as Doctor Mindbender secretly cultivates the project for his own twisted desires.

Doctor Mindbender: "I've seen the "Romeros" tear the electronic brains from the metallic skulls of our Battle Android Troopers. If it even resembles anything human. The "Romeros" will rip it to shreds.

MLos1
10-18-2008, 02:15 PM
Here yah go....

TTT
10-18-2008, 10:17 PM
If it even resembles anything human. The "Romeros" will rip it to shreds.
Friggen cool man !
The original 25th Zombie !
I know when I first saw this I had to try your idea, props to you man !
Thanks for making this :D:D:D

1,111th POST !

MLos1
10-18-2008, 10:39 PM
Thanx, Trans.

Shogi
10-19-2008, 02:56 PM
well guys, I'm close to completeing my entries. All I can give as a teaser is four words:

Misfits, Megadeth, Cannibal Corpse :D

Elite Force Cobra
10-19-2008, 09:32 PM
these are all great customs, i want to see some more!!!

TTT
10-19-2008, 10:32 PM
these are all great customs, i want to see some more!!!
You will :D

Booga
10-19-2008, 11:24 PM
just finished my 1st entry

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22073-boogas-zombie-entry-1-a.html#post380558

IamCC
10-20-2008, 03:13 PM
Heres my second one http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22118-iamccs-zombie-entry-2-storm-shadow.html

Shogi
10-21-2008, 01:06 AM
Here's all my entries in one easy thread:

Shogi's Dead Onez (Zombie customs galore) - HissTank.com - G.I. Joe (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22175)

Skyhawk
10-21-2008, 12:11 PM
Well, I'm out as it requires a 25th figure... Not wasting another $7....

steelbrig
10-21-2008, 01:02 PM
It looks great guys! Keep them coming!

Agent-GHQ
10-22-2008, 03:27 AM
I'm impressed! Halloween is just around the corner and I can sure use a few of those!

Big Boss 83
10-22-2008, 05:47 PM
Here's the link to my custom ZOMBIE thread http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22316-big-boss-83s-18th-century-zombie-custom.html#post385093

UMAN
10-23-2008, 02:54 PM
As promised, here is my entry! http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22385-umanumanamos-zombie-entry-1-duke.html

fogger1138
10-23-2008, 02:56 PM
As promised, here is my entry! http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22385-umanumanamos-zombie-entry-1-duke.html

Yay - use up those wave 7 Duke figures! :)

UMAN
10-23-2008, 02:58 PM
Yay - use up those wave 7 Duke figures! :)

Ha... it was actually a wave 4 Duke I tried selling that no one wanted. Their loss!!

galen
10-23-2008, 03:46 PM
when is the last day to post the zombie entries? Just about to be finished but have to do some revisions. Thanks

rob0213
10-23-2008, 03:48 PM
Think you have till the 31st. Working on my second myself.

galen
10-23-2008, 03:56 PM
should you post them here? where should we post them to officially enter the custom?

rob0213
10-23-2008, 04:00 PM
I put mine in it's own thread. I think that's what most people are doing, although you could certainly post it here.

fogger1138
10-23-2008, 04:04 PM
should you post them here? where should we post them to officially enter the custom?

The rules:


Contest Rules:

*The contest will run through October 31st, giving everyone enough time to get there submission in! Please do not wait for the last day to post your entry. We reserve the right to close the contest early.

*Limit of 2 entries per member. You can spread these out over 2 different threads, or list them all in the same thread. That choice is yours. When you are done posting your entry inside the custom's forum, place the link to your entry inside this thread.

*Each Member must post their own thread(s). For example, "you" and I couldn't post our customs in the same thread, but you can post all 2 of your customs in your own.

So post 'em in your own thread, then link here.

rob0213
10-23-2008, 04:09 PM
Here's the link to mine....


http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22366-rob0213s-zombie-entry-zombie-duke.html

ROBULUS
10-23-2008, 06:33 PM
Just curious what everyones favorite entries are so far? Any thoughts? These have all been great zombies. What a fantastic contest.

x777x
10-23-2008, 10:42 PM
Ok so I am a huge dork but I must admit that I have never participated in a forum before. But I am a zombie buff and a customizing junkie so I must enter this contest. Alas I am using my cell phone as my internet connection right now, so could someone please explain to me how to start a new thread and then how to link it to the contest forum

The Batman
10-24-2008, 11:19 PM
Here's the link to my Zombie entry!!

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/22537-batmandk02s-cobra-la-zombie-contest-entry.html

It's a nice Breaker entry!!

Nirvana
10-25-2008, 07:12 PM
Nirvana's Cobra Immortal - Custom Zombie Contest Entry (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22616-nirvanas-cobra-immortal-custom-zombie-contest-entry.html)

duecey
10-26-2008, 08:55 PM
Here is my official entry, Ankle Biter.
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22041-ankle-biter-dueceys-zombie-entry-2.html#post391874

MLos1
10-26-2008, 09:35 PM
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-general-discussion/21950-mlos1-custom-zombie-contest-thread-romero-trooper.html

Enjoy...

galen
10-26-2008, 10:03 PM
This is my official entry to the Zombie contest! Hope you all like it as I enjoyed making it. Shout out to Daremo!

GL197 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s463.photobucket.com/albums/qq357/GL197/)

Thanks for looking!

galen
10-26-2008, 10:05 PM
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq357/GL197/20.jpgHope you guys like it
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq357/GL197/1.jpg?t=1225073085
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq357/GL197/15.jpg
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq357/GL197/DestroZombieAccessoriesFront.jpg

x777x
10-27-2008, 06:31 PM
zombies and joes...i'm in dorknerdgeek heaven.

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22762-zombyfied-crimson-guard-undead-waterlogged-duke.html#post393231

spacemonkeymafia
10-27-2008, 06:33 PM
Zonks......

damaged100
10-28-2008, 09:40 PM
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22860-custom-zombie-contest-toxozombie.html#post395535

daremo
10-29-2008, 12:14 PM
Here's my entry into the contest. Enjoy!

"Out For Bludd" (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22889-daremos-zombie-bludd.html)

Reverend
10-29-2008, 07:19 PM
My entry is Zombie Hawk and his poor current victim, the thread is here: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/22937-zombie-contest-zombie-hawk-victim-lady-jaye.html#post396925

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa275/MoonRocketZero/hisstank/Picture522.jpg

ROBULUS
10-30-2008, 12:34 AM
Just wanted to tell everyone that entered thanks. This has been a fantastic contest and every entry offered something different and gruesome. I had a blast making mine. Great talent and imagination all around guys. By far my favorite contest yet!!!! Being a huge zombie fan I can say the true spirit of zombie lore has been displayed here.

TTT
10-30-2008, 09:06 PM
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/23035-ttts-zombie-entry-1-i-wasss-onccce-alive.html


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/TheTransTorture/TTTcomic1.jpg

Reverend
10-30-2008, 09:07 PM
Alright I knocked out a second one today: A zombie CC

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa275/MoonRocketZero/zombie/Picture562.jpg

More pictures here:
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/23034-zombie-contest-zombie-cobra-comander-zombie-hawks-best-friend.html#post398683

Elite Force Cobra
10-30-2008, 11:47 PM
nice.....the customs are coming out great

Knighthart
10-31-2008, 12:16 AM
Good stuff. I was thinking of participating but I'm not that good with Zombies....

TTT
10-31-2008, 01:04 AM
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/23056-ttts-zombie-entry-2-slice-life-after-death.html

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/TheTransTorture/TTTcomic2.jpg


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/TheTransTorture/Zombies01.jpg

Tankster
10-31-2008, 09:43 AM
I still think we need a groupshot of all the zombies some photoshop skills are needed....

Cobra88
10-31-2008, 09:47 AM
awsome stuff guys! I didnt enter , I'm not as good as you guys when it comes to custom figures, I loved seeing everyones brilliant customs there were awsome! good luck to you all!

Tankster
10-31-2008, 09:50 AM
HEY TTT HAD SOME FUN RE-IMAGING YOURS COOL ZOMBIE DUDE CANT GET OVER THE DETAIL!!
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/DANWAYBAR/Zombie101-1.jpg

kingsurlycrab
11-01-2008, 02:32 AM
http://homepage.mac.com/lazymonkey/TANK/IMG_5776.jpg
technically the zombie is 100% 25th Anniversary....

got inspired setting out the some of the party treats (http://gallery.me.com/lazymonkey#100030&view=mosaic&sel=0).

the zombie bite is some weird red jelly stuff from a tube that is barely visible.

so i win, right? ;P

generalhawk
11-01-2008, 02:34 AM
wish i could make the customs ive seen in this thread kudos to you all.

The Commander
11-01-2008, 02:48 AM
Everyone excellent job this has to be the best contest to date! So many great zombies!

DESTRO
11-01-2008, 07:46 AM
Alright we are now going to start picking the finalist for the vote. The poll should be up by Sunday.

TheLongestDay
11-01-2008, 07:51 AM
this was an awesome contest!! Thanks to the staff for coming up with it and thanks to all that entered and made it so much fun!!

Cheerz :)

UMAN
11-02-2008, 06:00 PM
Can't wait for the next contest!

DESTRO
11-02-2008, 07:39 PM
The Poll will go up on Monday November 3rd sometime in the afternoon. The vote will stay open for 3 days and close on Thursday.

See you guys then.............

RuckusJr
11-03-2008, 02:22 AM
I really enjoyed this contest and can't wait for the next one! I'm excited to see whose customs are the finalists. They were all so good and I know I had a blast doing the one I did.

galen
11-03-2008, 04:43 AM
great contest! Also can't wait for the next! .......hmmmm.......Custom 25th anniversary Christmas ELVES!!!! All great entries by the way

TheLongestDay
11-03-2008, 06:49 AM
great contest! Also can't wait for the next! .......hmmmm.......Custom 25th anniversary Christmas ELVES!!!! All great entries by the way

Itd be interesting trying to stick to the 80% rule on that one!!! lol

UMAN
11-03-2008, 09:40 AM
I'd like to see something along the lines of dioramas... zombies are cool, but I wouldn't want a bunch of Christmas joes hanging out in my collection.

hectorxd
11-03-2008, 09:47 AM
I would like to see a diorama contest as well. I would be in on that.

daremo
11-03-2008, 09:54 AM
I third the diorama idea. That would allow Tankers to use vehicles and/or figures, as well as customs. The possibilties would be limitless.

For now, I can't wait to see which zombies made the cut. Good luck to everyone!

TheLongestDay
11-03-2008, 09:56 AM
Dio's would be cool but Id rather it be more xmas/winter inspired...and that means ARCTIC EVERYTHING!...

Maybe design a new Arctic character? Joe or Cobra,along the lines of Snow Job,Iceberg,snow serpent etc?.....

rob0213
11-03-2008, 10:00 AM
I like the Arctic idea. Kind fits with Xmas. Or we all just do Santa Dukes, lol.

ROBULUS
11-03-2008, 11:25 AM
I would love an x-mas themed contest. I'm a softy for X-mas. However if there was a diorama contest Iron Will would own it. Have you guys seen his basement pics on his page? My god its G.I. Joe heaven. I would love to see what he could cook up.

Nirvana
11-03-2008, 01:41 PM
Dio's would be cool but Id rather it be more xmas/winter inspired...and that means ARCTIC EVERYTHING!...

Maybe design a new Arctic character? Joe or Cobra,along the lines of Snow Job,Iceberg,snow serpent etc?.....

I'm way ahead of you guys on both counts then. ;-)

TTT
11-03-2008, 04:18 PM
Did anyone use the skeleton from the DVD set ?

daremo
11-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Did anyone use the skeleton from the DVD set ?

Just the skull.

TheLongestDay
11-03-2008, 04:25 PM
I wish Id known about those Evil Dead bodies when i did mine :(

TTT
11-03-2008, 04:28 PM
I wish Id known about those Evil Dead bodies when i did mine :(Well shoot, MLos1's Romero Trooper was out there for a while, well before the contest.
I went out & found some but never had time to do them but when the contest was announced I had to make time.

TheLongestDay
11-03-2008, 04:38 PM
Well shoot, MLos1's Romero Trooper was out there for a while, well before the contest.
I went out & found some but never had time to do them but when the contest was announced I had to make time.

they look perfect! Are you gonna get stung on the 80% though?

Nirvana
11-03-2008, 04:55 PM
Did anyone use the skeleton from the DVD set ?

I'd have to see a set in-person, first. LOL.

TTT
11-03-2008, 05:00 PM
they look perfect! Are you gonna get stung on the 80% though?
I don't see how...check post #6 and #9 on page 1 of this thread.

DESTRO
11-03-2008, 05:13 PM
The Poll will be going up within 2 hours.

Obi-Shinobi
11-03-2008, 06:33 PM
I don't see how...check post #6 and #9 on page 1 of this thread.

TTT,

While I am pointing out your 2 customs, please take no offense. I love your work, as do others. This post is meant as a general comment for this contest, and any potential future ones. Anywho...

Yes, while it was suggested that the fig(s) need to at least have a 25th feel, surely it doesn't mean to completely ignore the 80% rule. Rules are rules, and they're there for a reason. Stepping slightly outside of those rules is one thing, but going around the corner from them is absurd.

If I though I could have gotten away with using 75-100% deadite bodies, I would have too. I mean heck, using those bodies leaves very little to actually customize. Think about it...everyone made their zombies using 25th figs, with minor additions of "other" parts. Now we have 2 last minute entries which utilize 75+% deadite bodies, with a skosh of 25th parts (or basically none for a certain ninja - Katana's don't qualify as 25th parts imo - accessories for, maybe).

Not trying to bust anyone's balls, but we all need to play on the same field, with the same rules. Otherwise, these contests(and quite possibly Hisstank) are going to be a joke. And the more this happens, more people will lose interest in participating. And where's the fun in that?

One way to level the playing field for everyone, is to modify the basic contest parameters. For instance -

Run it for a month like normal. On the last week, everyone has to post their custom(s) on Monday and Tuesday. Wed-Fri is for voting only. Just an idea, but this way no one gets to sit back and scope everyone else's work before they submit anything. It also would allow everyone(Admins too) to view everything one after the other, and not get influenced(possibly) by 1-2 specific threads which just happen to be the "hot topic" for the last 3-5 days.

As for the specifics with the rules -

I'll have to disagree overall with the "feel" thing. You either have an 80% (or whatever) rule, or you don't. Why? Because not everyone will have the same understanding of what a "feel" is, and quite frankly...may not even see the post where it was mentioned. I didn't see it actually, because I read the rules and never looked back.

The point is, whoever sets up these contests needs to be more clear with the specifics, and follow through with them. We can't have "hidden", or "unknown" rules, ideas, or personal "feels" involved. It just doesn't work, if you expect everyone to get a fair shake at anything.

Again, just some ideas.

Either way, I appreciate Hisstank for having these contests to begin with. It gives us all something to focus on, and it's fun too.

DESTRO
11-03-2008, 06:38 PM
I will keep all of that in mind for the next contest. Your not the first person to bring up these issues. I hear you guys and we will work on it to improve the contest for everybody.

The vote is now up.... Please continue here:
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-news-rumors/23317-official-poll-g-i-joe-zombie-month-custom-contest.html