Kids Custom Contest

[arch2b]

i'd like to see is a contest displaying customs created with or by kids. this would have to be documented with pictures and good faith as there is no real method for verifying kids were involved.

i do many projects with my kids and i'd like to see what other parents are doing with their kids.

i have a large customs fodder collection that i would be willing to allow the winner(s) to pick whatever (1) one item they wanted from the stash.

me and my boys having fun
http://mini-zracer.com/mini-zgallery/data/1295/medium/Picture_0802.jpg

draft copy of rules, [subject to change as needed]
RULES FOR THE KIDS' CUSTOM CONTEST
______________________________________________

1. CUSTOM MUST BE MADE BY A CHILD AGE 16 OR UNDER WITH SUPERVISION AND ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED.

2. FIGURE / VEHICLE MUST BE IN 25TH STYLE

3. NO LESS THAT 6 PICTURES IN STAGES OF THE CUSTOMIZATION W/ THE CHILD WORKING. EACH PERSON WILL START THIER OWN THREAD WITH THE FOLLOWING PREFIX; KIDS CONTEST ENTRY:[YOUR PROJECT NAME HERE]
EACH PERSON WILL USE THIS THREAD TO DOCUMENT THEIR PROJECT PROVIDING THE MINIMUM REQUIRED IMAGES HOWEVER THE MORE THE BETTER. THIS IS ABOUT SHARING THE EXPERIENCE. POST HERE WITH A LINK TO YOUR PROJECT AND I WILL ADD IT TO THE INDEX.

4. AGE BRACKETS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
AGES 12 AND UNDER / 13-16 FOR BOTH CLASSES OF CUSTOMS

5. THE 2 CLASSES OF CUSTOMS WILL BE FIGURES AND VEHICLES

6. WINNERS WILL BE VOTED ON BY ANY/ALL MEMBERS HERE ON THE HISSTANK.

7. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE JUDGED ON ORIGINALITY, CREATIVITY, AND OVERALL EFFORT.

8. TOP 3 (MIN.) IN EACH AGE BRACKET WILL RECIEVE PRIZES BASED ON WHAT WE GET FOR DONATIONS TO THE CONTEST (FINAL TALLY OF PRIZES WILL BE UPDATED ONCE WE HAVE THEM IN)

9. CONTEST WILL RUN FROM MAY 01 TO MAY 31 . ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTED BY MIDNIGHT ON THE 31ST DAY.

ANYONE HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD OR THINK WE SHOULD CHANGE THINGS POST IT HERE SO WE CAN GET THIS BAD LARRY STARTED.

KIDS CONTEST PROJECTS INDEX

CONFIRMED PRIZES
courtesy of arch2b
3 complete loose fangs
3 complete loose claws
3 complete loose cpl. breakers
3 complete loose air troopers
3 moc bazooka troopers
2 moc eels, i will keep looking for a 3rd

courtesy of CobraCrimson
MOC with Star Case Star Wars Saga Collection (2006-2007) Ultimate Galactic Hunt Throwback Princess Leia Organa (in Combat Poncho) from Episode VI : Return Of The Jedi.
MOC Star Wars Saga Collection (2006-2007) Ultimate Galactic Hunt Throwback Imperial Snowtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear) from Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back.
MOC 25th Anniversary G.I.Joe Roadblock Version 2 from the Cartoon series
Loose/complete 25th Anniversary Cobra H.I.S.S. Commander
MOC (2008) Cobra Slice
Loose/complete 25th Anniversary Cobra Stormshadow (from Legions 5-pack)

KIDS CONTEST ENTRIES AGES 12 AND UNDER
Kids Custom Contest Entry: ninja BAT (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/42372-kids-contest-entry-ninja-bat.html)
Kids Custom Contest Entry: Custom Dreadnok's Swampfire (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/42288-kids-custom-contest-entry-custon-dreadnoks-swampfire-mason-pic-heavy-2.html)
Kids Custom Contest Entry: G.I.Joe Rattler (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/38482-kids-contest-entry-g-i-joe-rattler.html#post683594)
Kids Custom Contest Entry: Combat Hero Clutch (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/39883-kids-contest-entry-combat-hero-clutch.html)
Kids Custom Contest Entry: Cobra Recon Trooper (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/39884-kids-custom-entry-cobra-recon-trooper.html)
Kids Custom Contest Entry: Ghost Hawks (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/40343-kids-custom-contest-custom-ghost-hawks.html)
KIDS CONTEST ENTRIES AGES 13-16
Kids Custom Contest Entry: Cobra Urban MMS (http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/42429-wws-kids-contest-entry.html#post772668)

[Tankster]

this could be fun!! my boys love legos so making stuff is in there blood now i got to find them some fodder stuff!

[Tankster]

ok so what would the rules be does it have to be official gi joe stuff or knock off stuff or as the mods state in there custom contests 25th modern feel?

[CobraRebellion]

Dude. This is a great idea. I would love to make a custom with my nephew.

[arch2b]

ok so what would the rules be does it have to be official gi joe stuff or knock off stuff or as the mods state in there custom contests 25th modern feel?

i would be open to the same leway other contests afford. it's not so much grounded in rules as seeing how many other parents are out there and interested in having some fun and a chance to win a gi joe vehicle of thier choice from my collection of customs fodder that would allow them to continue with more fun customizing. i'm flexible however there should be some ground rules. suggestions?

judging i guess could be public poll as i don't want to get involved as i chat with many customizers frequently here.

[arch2b]

Dude. This is a great idea. I would love to make a custom with my nephew.

exactly, tis would not get confused with the serious level of craftsmanship required for many of the other contests. this one would be about sharing the experience and enjoying the results with the bonus of a good chance to get a free vehicle to continue the fun.

i say a good chance as there are likely not going to be many who enter, not nearly as many as the more serious contests anway.

[wild weasel]

im 13,ill do it

[Warrant Officer Flint]

im 13,ill do it

I'll do it too!

[Joerhyno]

Maybe have a couple categories.. something like 8 and under and then 9+ I don't know how high you'd really wanna go to call someone a "kid" so I dunno...

Maybe someone else can pony up some prizes.. I got some stuff for free from a local guy, I can probably throw in a vehicle or something..

I think pic requirements might be best, maybe make one a must of the kid customizing the gig/vehicle.. what not(like your pic of them spraying theirs)..

As for actual items being customized, I wouldn't limit it, they're kids, but it's a Joe site, so I'm assuming most are Joe fans here.. but if the prizes are Joe themed.. I'd hope someone that enters a custom TMNT wont get mad if they won a GI Joe Jeep in the end, lol

Either way, I like this idea, my son's always asking me, "Daddy, when do I get to customize my toys like you?" :D

[arch2b]

would a moderator please contact me if they would like this to continue?

age groups is a good idea but i'd like to keep it to kids, 16 and under maybe. or maybe 100% kids and then kids and helper (parent/aunt/uncle, etc.) yes, this will be just as much of a pictoral documentary. i'd say one entry per child. i honestly don't expect the kids to do 100% of the work but i do expect people to keep in spirit of the contest which is about the kids having a good time.
it would be nice to keep the work joe related being this is a joe forum. like mentioned, i'm not sure how happy a kid would be to get a joe vehicle for a non joe custom entry.

i imagine each entrant can start a thread to document thier custom work and experience. i assume the moderators already have a setup to accomodate this format.

[Joerhyno]

Your best bet is just to roll with it like Iron Will has.. make the thread, have people post their entries in there, or a link to their thread... When you get all the entries or the time limit you set is up, start a poll with the entries and then in the text box, maybe save one pic of each and post it there and/or a link from your first thread.

Hope that helps.. ;)

[CobraRebellion]

Your best bet is just to roll with it like Iron Will has.. make the thread, have people post their entries in there, or a link to their thread... When you get all the entries or the time limit you set is up, start a poll with the entries and then in the text box, maybe save one pic of each and post it there and/or a link from your first thread.

Hope that helps.. ;)

Yeah, man just do it. I'm actually really pumped for this.

[wild weasel]

yeah,agreed,and yes i do 100% of my customizing, kitbashing, paintin,etc. so can i do a figure custom and a vehicle custom,or is it just figs or just vehicles?

[Max13]

My brother has always wanted to make customs....

[Warrant Officer Flint]

My parents don't help me with my customizing, I do it all by myself, mostly only figures though. I haven't tried to paint vehicles yet. I can't guarantee that I will be able to do the contest though.

[Unclassified]

this is a great idea man.. it's like bringin a kid fishin'..

[wild weasel]

would it be figs or vehicles?

[arch2b]

why not either or? i assume not all kids will have extra vehicles to customize vs. certain to have extra figures. me and my kids do not touch figures for example so we stick to vehicles. i'd say whatever suits your and your kids talents best.

is there anyone willing to help manage this contest? i am fully behind it however my free time will be shrinking with a looming deadline next week at work, etc. please email or pm me if your interested.

[wild weasel]

awesome,thanks for the reply

[wild weasel]

whats the custom limit or is there none

[arch2b]

limit on? qnty? i guess we should allow one vehicle or a couple figures?

[UnknownSoldier]

I'm willing to organize it and handle things if you want. i may just need some of the technical help. but i'm down for the kids any day!


ok well, my son is 11 and he loves to custom (he has a big boy kit like dad and everything) i love seeing him come up with ideas. sometimes i think kids are better at customizing than the adults due to their amazing creativity.

i propose this:

1. do age brackets. like 12 and under and 13-16. i dont think an 8 year old trying to customize wants to get their work shot down by a 16 year old that has the money and resources to create way better stuff. (artistic honesty guys)

1a. brackets for ages in both figures and in vehicles. so overall there is 4 winners.

2. base the custom on originality, creativity, and overall effort.

3. pictures should be provided in stages. maybe 3 minimum? i can bang out a custom and let my kid hold it, so i think the honor system is a real factor here.

4. I am willing to donate a carded figure to each of the 2 age brackets. i think it would be worthwhile for kids to get the same treatment as the big dogs. hell, i'll throw in a loose vehicle to the winners of each bracket as well!

5. give the kids 30 days to do it. gives them something to do after school. (keeps them away from TRU and target so i can get the good stuff!!!!)

6. Most importantly.....I want the kids to see how much their efforts are appreciated, WINNERS MUST BE POSTED ON THE FRONT PAGE!


thats just my 2 cents so , if this thing pops off whoever runs it has to contact me for the info so i can send the prizes in. Any tankers that want to add in on the prize pool FEEL FREE! loose, carded, parts, accessories, anything we got. lets do this big for the kids!

[TR1ER]

TR1ER loves the childrens for the top 3 winners, I'll sling up 12 of what ever weapons that they have and want slings on.

[arch2b]

I'm willing to organize it and handle things if you want. i may just need some of the technical help. but i'm down for the kids any day!


ok well, my son is 11 and he loves to custom (he has a big boy kit like dad and everything) i love seeing him come up with ideas. sometimes i think kids are better at customizing than the adults due to their amazing creativity.

i propose this:

1. do age brackets. like 12 and under and 13-16. i dont think an 8 year old trying to customize wants to get their work shot down by a 16 year old that has the money and resources to create way better stuff. (artistic honesty guys)

1a. brackets for ages in both figures and in vehicles. so overall there is 4 winners.

2. base the custom on originality, creativity, and overall effort.

3. pictures should be provided in stages. maybe 3 minimum? i can bang out a custom and let my kid hold it, so i think the honor system is a real factor here.

4. I am willing to donate a carded figure to each of the 2 age brackets. i think it would be worthwhile for kids to get the same treatment as the big dogs. hell, i'll throw in a loose vehicle to the winners of each bracket as well!

5. give the kids 30 days to do it. gives them something to do after school. (keeps them away from TRU and target so i can get the good stuff!!!!)

6. Most importantly.....I want the kids to see how much their efforts are appreciated, WINNERS MUST BE POSTED ON THE FRONT PAGE!


thats just my 2 cents so , if this thing pops off whoever runs it has to contact me for the info so i can send the prizes in. Any tankers that want to add in on the prize pool FEEL FREE! loose, carded, parts, accessories, anything we got. lets do this big for the kids!

i love the suggestions.

i am willing to put up say 3 moc figures and about 3 loose vehicles. this should cover top 3 winners in one age group. can we get enough donations to cover top 3 winners in the 2nd age group?

honor system is what this has to rely on. anyone can get a kid in a picture but i'm confident fraud won't be an issue. you'd have to be pretty low to cheat kids out of prizes.

i'm thinking more pictures are required. maybe 6... i dont' see why pictures would pose a problem. if anything, i don't even upload half of what i take.

[UnknownSoldier]

ok so thats 5 moc figures and 5 loose vehicles. plus tr1ers slinged guns. thats a great start.(i know we can do better) now we should talk about the age brackets or ranges. i dont want to make it seem like im taking things over, i want this to be a tank wide effort.

[arch2b]

please don't see this as my contest. i just wanted to bring up the concept and help get the ball rolling. i happen to have joes to donate and want to give back to the community that i enjoy so much. for me, doing so through a contest that involves kids and customs is what i would enjoy most so i'm more of a facilitator and willing to bank roll a good portion of the prizes. i'll go out and pick up some more moc figures this weekend infact. i'm talking eels and other good ones! i'll pull out my vehicles and get a group together as well.

[arch2b]

i just found a zip lock bag in my closet with 5 loose/complete air troopers i'll toss in for good measure as well.

[Tankster]

this is getting better i like it my kids like it!!

[UnknownSoldier]

ok so what does everyone agree on for the perameters of the contest? i'll put down a few ideas and you guys let me know what you agree with or what we should change.

here goes:

RULES FOR THE KIDS' CUSTOM CONTEST
______________________________________________

1. CUSTOM MUST BE MADE ENTIRELY BY A CHILD AGE 16 OR UNDER.

2. FIGURE / VEHICLE MUST BE IN 25TH STYLE

3. NO LESS THAT 6 PICTURES IN STAGES OF THE CUSTOMIZATION W/ THE CHILD WORKING.

4. AGE BRACKETS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
AGES 12 AND UNDER / 13-16 FOR BOTH CLASSES OF CUSTOMS

5. THE 2 CLASSES OF CUSTOMS WILL BE FIGURES AND VEHICLES

6. WINNERS WILL BE VOTED ON BY ANY/ALL MEMBERS HERE ON THE HISSTANK.

7. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE JUDGED ON ORIGINALITY, CREATIVITY, AND OVERALL EFFORT.

8. TOP ? WILL RECIEVE PRIZES BASED ON WHAT WE GET FOR DONATIONS TO THE CONTEST (FINAL TALLY OF PRIZES WILL BE UPDATED ONCE WE HAVE THEM IN)

9. CONTEST WILL RUN FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DECIDED DATE. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTED BY MIDNIGHT ON THE 30TH DAY.

ANYONE HAVE ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD OR THINK WE SHOULD CHANGE THINGS POST IT HERE SO WE CAN GET THIS BAD LARRY STARTED.

[arch2b]

well, entirely by child may be difficult for the young ones like my 4yr old. he requires my supervision and assistance. he has a hard time applying enough pressure to get the paint out of the can for one thing. i'd add something along the lines of supervision and or assitance to the wording. i think we will be able to spot those not being honest with the pictures presented during the documentation. i'll even try to get video with my camera!

who is going to volunteer to corral the prizes? or does that get worked out by each person donating at the end?

thread organization will be important as well. maybe add simply directions for how that is to be done would be good.

[wild weasel]

so can i use a 21c vehicle in this?

[wild weasel]

well, entirely by child may be difficult for the young ones like my 4yr old. he requires my supervision and assistance. he has a hard time applying enough pressure to get the paint out of the can for one thing. i'd add something along the lines of supervision and or assitance to the wording. i think we will be able to spot those not being honest with the pictures presented during the documentation. i'll even try to get video with my camera!

who is going to volunteer to corral the prizes? or does that get worked out by each person donating at the end?

thread organization will be important as well. maybe add simply directions for how that is to be done would be good.
i agree that for the 12 and under parental help should be allowed,but for the 13 plus it should be all the paricapant

[State Trooper]

im 13,ill do it

I'll do it too!

Ditto

[arch2b]

i just bought 3 moc bazooka troopers this morning as additional prizes to add to the list :)

[UnknownSoldier]

i just informed my son and he loves the idea. ARCH2B is comming thru in a huge way on the prizes end of things! I think some of the other tankers can help take some of that weight off his shoulders. now all we need is to set up the main thread, get a start date, establish a prize structure, and get the ok from everyone on the tank.!

[arch2b]

ok guys, since we have some others willing to chip in, i combed thru my stuff and selected items by 3's. i will provide the following;
3 complete loose fangs
3 complete loose claws
3 complete loose cpl. breakers
3 complete loose air troopers
3 moc bazooka troopers
2 moc eels, i will keep looking for a 3rd

http://mini-zracer.com/mini-zgallery/data/1295/IMG_07781.JPG

[Warrant Officer Flint]

Aww, I want to participate in this but I don't know if my parents will let me. I have a question, could I still enter something but not accept any prizes if I won or something?

[wild weasel]

so can i use a 21c vehicle in this?
would it be allowed to use because it said 25th only? That is about as close as i can get to 25th because i don't collect the 25th stuff.

[wild weasel]

ok guys, since we have some others willing to chip in, i combed thru my stuff and selected items by 3's. i will provide the following;
3 complete loose fangs
3 complete loose claws
3 complete loose cpl. breakers
3 complete loose air troopers
3 moc bazooka troopers
2 moc eels, i will keep looking for a 3rd

http://mini-zracer.com/mini-zgallery/data/1295/IMG_07781.JPG

wow,that is pretty good for the prizes,especially with the other stuff from users too

[Slaymaker]

I have a 5 year old and a 8 year old who are excited to get involved. When do we get started? This will be a lot of fun. :D

[State Trooper]

I suck at painting! I just use colored electrical tape and Gundam Markers.

[wild weasel]

any rule updates

[arch2b]

been slow since easter weekend.

i would suggest using the month of may for this contest. gives 2 weeks to get the word out, prepare, etc. and a full month to complete the project(s).

still waiting to hear from someone looking to be the contest leader of sorts. i have not gotten any messages about prize donations either. if no one steps up i'll do it all myself. it's not the ideal scenario for me but it may come to that.

[Warrant Officer Flint]

Nah, I can't do this contest, my parents won't let me.. :(

[arch2b]

if you don't mind me asking, why? you can pm me if you do not wish to go further in public. i know some parents are fickle about taking apart, painting a perfectly good toy. thankfully mine left me to my own creative ends, to my detriment at times... but i fully understand some are not as open to the notion of fixing something that isn't broken.

[arch2b]

ok so what does everyone agree on for the perameters of the contest? i'll put down a few ideas and you guys let me know what you agree with or what we should change.
....

i've taken your rules and ammended them slightly and repost to the first post here. these are the official rules thus far and subject to change as the contest grows (hopefully). no set of rules are perfect so please continue with suggestions.

i've set the dates, everyone will have the month of may to complete thier project(s).

i'll be looking to hear from those who have offered prizes. we have top 3 winners for each age bracket to award prizes to. this requires additional donations. even if it's 3 figures, thats good. add it to a prize package and it just keep growing for each winner. i'm not expecting anyone to contribute a large quantity but a couple contributing a little makes it up all the same way. i've already got one age bracket covered.

[CobraCrimson]

Well arch, I went through and grabbed some items for donations for the contest.

MOC with Star Case Star Wars Saga Collection (2006-2007) Ultimate Galactic Hunt Throwback Princess Leia Organa (in Combat Poncho) from Episode VI : Return Of The Jedi.

MOC Star Wars Saga Collection (2006-2007) Ultimate Galactic Hunt Throwback Imperial Snowtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear) from Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back.

MOC 25th Anniversary G.I.Joe Roadblock Version 2 from the Cartoon series

Loose/complete 25th Anniversary Cobra H.I.S.S. Commander

MOC (2008) Cobra Slice

Loose/complete 25th Anniversary Cobra Stormshadow (from Legions 5-pack)

[UnknownSoldier]

i have moc and loose figures to donate, i just want to see what everyone has so its not the same stuff, plus i have a bunch of stuff in trade negotiations.

but im in to donate prizes, workin on a new job so i wont be able to lead the troops on this one. sorry

[arch2b]

Well arch, I went through and grabbed some items for donations for the contest.

MOC with Star Case Star Wars Saga Collection (2006-2007) Ultimate Galactic Hunt Throwback Princess Leia Organa (in Combat Poncho) from Episode VI : Return Of The Jedi.

MOC Star Wars Saga Collection (2006-2007) Ultimate Galactic Hunt Throwback Imperial Snowtrooper (Hoth Battle Gear) from Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back.

MOC 25th Anniversary G.I.Joe Roadblock Version 2 from the Cartoon series

Loose/complete 25th Anniversary Cobra H.I.S.S. Commander

MOC (2008) Cobra Slice

Loose/complete 25th Anniversary Cobra Stormshadow (from Legions 5-pack)
excellent, i've added the info to the first post :) hold onto it and we will figure out distribution later.

[arch2b]

i have moc and loose figures to donate, i just want to see what everyone has so its not the same stuff, plus i have a bunch of stuff in trade negotiations.

but im in to donate prizes, workin on a new job so i wont be able to lead the troops on this one. sorry

by all means secure your work and ensure your financial security. we would be happy to take any donations you have to offer. simply post a list when your ready and i'll add it to the first post.

can i get volunteers to track contest threads? i'll be taking the lead but i won't have time to follow up on every post.

fyi, this is open to everyone (within the rules), anywhere. i have no problem mailing prizes overseas if needed. i don't want anyone to feel left out due to location.

[arch2b]

i updated the 1st post to include a link to our entry project. i did this as more of an example as i know we started early.

i'll also update the prize list. i traded the 2 eels so that i could offer 3 moc cobra divers.

[Slaymaker]

Hey all - I mis-read one of the rules and my 5 year old son is using a Combat Hero as a base fig? Is that ok? It is a "new " style. :D

My 8 year old is excited aboutthe contest and my 5 year old wanted to join in too...

I have pics of them with the carded figs and starting to work on them already. If the Combat Hero is not OK - I will still post an entry so he can see his stuff on the computer like his brother. :D

Thanks

[arch2b]

i'm ok with that. there are always compelling exceptions to the rule and a 5 yr old boy wanting to join with his brother in the fun is compelling enough for me.

[Max13]

When's the due date and stip again?

[Slaymaker]

i'm ok with that. there are always compelling exceptions to the rule and a 5 yr old boy wanting to join with his brother in the fun is compelling enough for me.

Cool man! Thanks!

[arch2b]

end date is end of may. official start is begining of may but you can get a jump on it.

[arch2b]

Officially began Friday, May 1st!! please post links to your contest threads!

i very much look forward to seeing what everyone does!

any chance a moderator could sticky this?

[arch2b]

no one... where is everyone?

[wild weasel]

am i allowed to use a 21cnetury toys halftrack for this, i know it isn't 25th but im not heavily into 25th so i don't have many 25th vehicles to customize

[arch2b]

am i allowed to use a 21cnetury toys halftrack for this, i know it isn't 25th but im not heavily into 15th so i don't have many 25th vehicles to customize

sure :)

[Slaymaker]

My son's entries!


http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/39883-kids-contest-entry-combat-hero-clutch.html

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/39884-kids-custom-entry-cobra-recon-trooper.html

[arch2b]

thanks, updated the 1st post :)

[wild weasel]

My son's entries!


http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/39883-kids-contest-entry-combat-hero-clutch.html

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/39884-kids-custom-entry-cobra-recon-trooper.html

pretty awesome,are you gonna make a scarlet for the clutch :)

[Slaymaker]

Pretty sure he already has a Scarlett...

He really wants to keep going - because Duke comes with the Cobra Trooper so he can customize more Joes and get more Cobra Troopers. :D

[TTT]

Right on !

[wild weasel]

Pretty sure he already has a Scarlett...

He really wants to keep going - because Duke comes with the Cobra Trooper so he can customize more Joes and get more Cobra Troopers. :D

he's smart

[CobraCrimson]

Hey arch, any info on what we are supposed to do with the prizes, or just hang tight with them still? Everyones kids customs are lookin' great so far! Who's judging these?

[arch2b]

you can mail the prizes to me if you wish. the contest runs to the end of the month.

the winners will be picked by public poll. :) with the guidelines for judging formulated with this particular contest in mind.

anymore kids/parents working on contest entries?

[arch2b]

no more updates on entries?

[arch2b]

updated the list with another pair of entries!

[starwarsgeek]

The only kids I have are the 4-legged, furry kind... so they count? LOL

This is a great idea for a contest to get all the future customizers of tomorrow started off on the right foot.

[arch2b]

no new projects? your going to make a couple kids here very happy to walk away with a ton of stuff.

[arch2b]

where are the other interested parties? almost mid month already...

[arch2b]

and there was soo much enthusiasim before....

[Tankster]

i bet there will some last minute stuff...i hope

[CobraCrimson]

The entries into this contest are all winners in my book for having ideas and trying them out. Great job to everyone who has entered all ready and if there are any out there who haven't posted yet. If there aren't any other entries in the contest, the entrants will all enjoy a bunch of prizes.

[arch2b]

we have enough prizes at this point that i think it's safe to say all kids who enter will get something. i think all the parents would appreciate this as each child deserves some measure of appreciation and reward for thier efforts. it's one thing to make a custom for your own enjoyment but to put it out there for the world to see and comment takes responsibility, courage and the enevitable need to accept and respond to feedback as a constructive development. that is concept that many kids just don't understand and a process i had to thrust into for years in architecture school.

we hard far more express interest in this contest less than a month ago. i'm hoping that they are simply waiting to show thier stuff or still in progress of making them.

[arch2b]

anyone else.....

[talldrkhansom]

And a child shall lead them. Love the idea.....Good luck all.

[arch2b]

running out of time...

[SandmanXIII]

My son and I are working on a custom vehicle. It's originally a C.O.R.P.S. vehicle (not a lot to get ahold of in my area of Ks.), but I think it'll be recognizable as the remake of an old school Joe vehicle it's ment to be when we get it done. I hope that's alright.
He is 5 years old and needed help w/ the screws and the spraying, ect. but he did pick out the vehicle and what he wanted to do w/ it. I used YoJoe.com to show him some old stuff and he found one he wanted to have so it's what we're making.
I don't yet know how to post pics in a thread so some help would be appreciated and it'll probably be put up kinda last minute as I only have him 2 nights a week.
He is realy exited and I'm having alot of fun w/ him and the project. Infact when this is done I think we'll make another for myself.

[arch2b]

when you post, see the row of icons at the bottom row... the yellow square with mountains is the image code button.

click that, paste the url for your web hosted picture.

[SandmanXIII]

'k. Thanks. Now all we need to do is finish and get the pics up. We are both realy exited and it's a lot of fun. I think I'll have to start stocking up on paints and things to custom now...lol.

[ltcol]

I'm happy to see that the kids have thier portion in this domain, it's a really good idea to get your sons and even your daughters into arts and crafts for them to develop creativity and art skills. I salute the dads that have time for their children, the bond that you will create through this activity is just priceless.

[SandmanXIII]

I have added a Thread for my son and I's custom. I'm not sure how to make it a part of this thread, or if I need to, but I hope that I'm adding a link to the thread here just in case...

http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/42288-kids-custom-contest-entry-custon-dreadnoks-swampfire-mason-pic-heavy.html


Me and Mason hope everyone enjoys this asmuch as we enjoyed making it. It realy helped to redefine both my "ancient" enjoyment and his budding facination with everything that is G.I. Joe.

[Tankster]

another win for the kids!this thread is so much fun!

[SandmanXIII]

It's absolutely A' F'n' Mazing!!! I sincerly hope that all of the kids that entered something get recognized on the front page. All of the entries I've seen deserve to get some kind of recognition, they all did a tremendous job.
It makes a Joe heart proud to see the younger generation striving to cary on our enjoyment.


All of you have done an immeserably wonderful job of representing something you love and my son and I are both so very proud of you all. Please continue to do what you are doing and keep all of our dreams alive.

[arch2b]

thanks for participating and i've added your post to the directory on the first post.

any more enteries? only one more day....

[arch2b]

added the ninja bat :)

just over 24 hours left! be sure to post a link to your thread so i can get them indexed here.

[Tankster]

got the ghost hawks done and they custom painted some pilots for it
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/40343-kids-custom-contest-custom-ghost-hawks.html

[wild weasel]

heres mine: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-joe-customs/42429-wws-kids-contest-entry.html#post772668

[arch2b]

thanks,
i need to know what age group to list it in?

[Tankster]

my boys are 8 and 10 hope that helps

[arch2b]

thanks,
added it to the list.

[wild weasel]

thanks,
i need to know what age group to list it in?

13 and over

[arch2b]

i need all participants to verify thier entry is listed in the first post index. i will be using this list to post the poll for public voting.

[wild weasel]

mine is in it

[Tankster]

yep got my boys in :)

[Slaymaker]

Slaymaker boys are in. :D

[SandmanXIII]

Yes ours is in. Sorry, I didn't manage to get online lastnight, but it was there from Fir. night/Sat. Morning.

[arch2b]

ok, contest closed. i'll post the public poll shortly which will remain open for a week or more if requested. this thread will remain open for conversation.

thanks for participating guys! i hope you guys had as much fun as i do with my kids :)

[SandmanXIII]

It was an amazing and immesurable experience. I hope it was the same for all the others aswell. This is something that will become a habit in my home and hopefully in other aswell.
Thank you for steping up and instigating this, Mason and I appreciate it.

[arch2b]

to everyone whom entered, please email me your mailing address. please include a note as to what entry or entries where yours/your childrens.

[EternalMidnight]

I'm 14, and I've done a few customs before, would I have to have adult supervision if I want to enter something?

Edit: oh. it's over.
I feel like a noob.

[Wry1]

I'm 14, and I've done a few customs before, would I have to have adult supervision if I want to enter something?

Edit: oh. it's over.
I feel like a noob.

Lol, excellent first post dude, welcome to the tank!

[EternalMidnight]

Lol, excellent first post dude, welcome to the tank!
LOL.
now I know what it feels like to be looked down upon.

[Wry1]

LOL.
now I know what it feels like to be looked down upon.

Ha, no ones lookin' down on ya kid, that was just a classic first post!

[EternalMidnight]

LOL, sorry, I'm used to 4chan's /toy/.
Usually if a noob says something stupid I'd sage and go "lurk moar, noob."

[arch2b]

I'm 14, and I've done a few customs before, would I have to have adult supervision if I want to enter something?

Edit: oh. it's over.
I feel like a noob.

to answer the question though, no. you could have entered the 2nd age group.

there will be another.... just not anytime soon. it's be awhile before i build up the prize box like that again.

[EternalMidnight]

to answer the question though, no. you could have entered the 2nd age group.

there will be another.... just not anytime soon. it's be awhile before i build up the prize box like that again.

Ah.
Well, if I enter a custom, may I enter a really old one I'm quite proud of, or do I have to make a new one?

[arch2b]

i sent delivery information to everyone who has contacted me.

please post when you receive your prize packages and a picture would be nice!

i still need delivery information for cobra urban mms.

[arch2b]

all prize packages have been mailed! again, please post a note letting us know you've received them. pictures would be nice :)

i look forward to seeing what everyone does with their prizes. ;)

[Slaymaker]

Thanks again! I really appreciate you running this contest! :D

[arch2b]

thank you guys for participating! a contest with no contestants is well, no contest. you guys made it a success :)

[SandmanXIII]

Hey Mason got his. It was wonderful he was almost spastic. It's all opened up and he's already started playing.
I will have pics up in a day or so.

[Slaymaker]

We got ours as well -

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp165/BigSlaymaker/100_1017.jpg

http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp165/BigSlaymaker/100_1020.jpg


They were soo excited...Mason didn't have a fang or a bazooka trooper...Luke loves the ParaTroopers and Air troopers and always wants more!!!!

Thanks so very much!!!

[arch2b]

these pictures are just as good :) it's like seeing b-day or x-mas smiles.

[wild weasel]

thanks for making such an awesome contest!

[Tankster]

got ours too gotta wait to get my boys to take pics.!

[wild weasel]

got mine

[SandmanXIII]

Ok, here's Mason w/ his prizes. It took me awhile to get the pics on as my comp. has been getting fixed and updated and not everything was working all the way yet.
He was so exited and very happy w/ what he got.

[arch2b]

i apologize for the boxes. i needed something small but very durable and these fit the bill. looks like your getting frozen foods in the mail though.

[SandmanXIII]

Hey they worked and got everything where it needed to go safe and sound. No apologies necessary.

[coola784]

very cool.

[arch2b]

moderators, you can unstick this thread if you wish:)