[Reminder] Tomopop x Hobby Link Japan 2010 Gunpla Competition

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Now, does Gunpla refer solely to the existing kits or does it mean we have to custom something?

Now, does Gunpla refer solely to the existing kits or does it mean we have to custom something?

Gunpla just refers to existing kits. You may however modify the kit in any other way with other accessories or parts, however modifications on parts may not be used for the Best Straight Build category.

tony24601

Sweet!
That is all.

tetsujin

Want to clarify a few things:

First, it sounds as though there's a limit of one entry per person in photo and one per person in video. Is this correct?

Second - "Entries can be made using any combination of any Gundam or other model kits and materials." Technically that means one could not use any Gundam kits at all, and just use other model kits, or even just raw materials. But it is a "Gunpla" contest, after all, so I assume that some part of any given entry must be Bandai-manufactured Gundam product, right?

To take that question slightly less out of the realm of pedantry - what about, say, Bandai's Votoms or Macross Frontier kits? Are those allowed, or is this really (as it seems to be, on the face of it) strictly Gundam-only?

The photo resolution seems kind of on the low side, incidentally. 600 pixels doesn't leave a lot of room to show details.

tetsujin

Oh, and one more question I forgot: is a tomopop account actually necessary to enter? I've just created mine, of course, so it kind of ceases to matter, for me - but others have been wondering about this.

Andres Cerrato

[quote]Want to clarify a few things:

First, it sounds as though there's a limit of one entry per person in photo and one per person in video. Is this correct?[/quote]Yes, you may enter in both the photo and video categories, but only one entry per category.

[quote]Second - "Entries can be made using any combination of any Gundam or other model kits and materials." Technically that means one could not use any Gundam kits at all, and just use other model kits, or even just raw materials. But it is a "Gunpla" contest, after all, so I assume that some part of any given entry must be Bandai-manufactured Gundam product, right?

To take that question slightly less out of the realm of pedantry - what about, say, Bandai's Votoms or Macross Frontier kits? Are those allowed, or is this really (as it seems to be, on the face of it) strictly Gundam-only?

The photo resolution seems kind of on the low side, incidentally. 600 pixels doesn't leave a lot of room to show details.[/quote]
The base of the kit must be a Gundam model kit, but you may use accessories and parts from other mecha series kits to mod the Gundam kit.

Snukastyle

I'm a bit curious on the Straight Build requirements. I under stand not painting to the point where it is a custom kit, but is standard painting (as shown in instruction/on the box) to make it closer to the actual MS still all right? Rarely, if ever, have I had a kit that didn't require at least a little painting to make it actually complete.

SilverBullet

I don't think it makes a difference if the kit is painted according to the instruction or a custom color scheme you came up with yourself. The kit would considered as a painted kit.

What I am wondering is, since we are allow to panel line the kit, can we also paint the small details such as eyes and camera lens? Or do we have to use the foil stickers the kit comes with?

Thanks.

leeyumcha

I also have a question about the straight build category.

I've never used actual paint but I have touched up a few parts with markers (both Gundam and regular) is that okay for the straight build category?
Thanks!

Ciccio1-P8

Hello everyone, I write from Italy and I just recorded.
I read that the winner must bear all costs of taxes, shipping etc.. I understand you correctly? Would not it be more correct that the asserted costs the organization of the contest? After all there is between these HLJ for which I am customer for years ...

Andres Cerrato

[quote]I also have a question about the straight build category.

I've never used actual paint but I have touched up a few parts with markers (both Gundam and regular) is that okay for the straight build category?
Thanks![/quote]
Touch ups are fine for the straight build category, so long as it is not a complete done paint job. If any entries are deemed to have too much work done, they'll be placed in the Modification category.[quote]Hello everyone, I write from Italy and I just recorded.
I read that the winner must bear all costs of taxes, shipping etc.. I understand you correctly? Would not it be more correct that the asserted costs the organization of the contest? After all there is between these HLJ for which I am customer for years ...[/quote]
The contest rules as they are written state that any taxes and insurance are the responsibility of the entrant. It's my understanding that this would apply to any import taxes or duties that a government may charge. I will follow up with HLJ and make sure that this is correct.

Ryan HobbyLink Japan

Just in reply about taxes and shipping for the Gundam competition, HobbyLink Japan will cover shipping, but depending on which country you live in you might be charged import duty on the prize which we will not cover. Normally with prizes there shouldn't be any issues.

Ciccio1-P8

Just in reply about taxes and shipping for the Gundam competition, HobbyLink Japan will cover shipping, but depending on which country you live in you might be charged import duty on the prize which we will not cover. Normally with prizes there shouldn't be any issues.

OK! Thank You very much! -_^

tetsujin

Since painted straight builds wind up in the "modifications" category, will they be at a serious disadvantage against customized builds? That is, will "creativity" win over quality of work?

Andres Cerrato

Since painted straight builds wind up in the "modifications" category, will they be at a serious disadvantage against customized builds? That is, will "creativity" win over quality of work?

Creativity factors in as well. We'll be taking what the person was going for. A diorama won't win simply by virtue.

Andres Cerrato

[quote]"Every competition entrant gets a 10% discount voucher through HobbyLink Japan"

Do we get the 10% discount voucher after we submit the photos or after the contest ends?[/quote]
You will be receiving the discounts at the end of the contest.

002AthrunZala

I cant submit my entry, it keeps saying the mail client is not properly installed.

hyu

Did we got a reply when we submit an entry into this competition confirming our entry has been received?

tetsujin

About the deadline - is the deadline of August 16th specific to any particular time zone? I ask only because it really is coming down to the wire for my project, and it could make a huge difference. If the deadline is Japanese time, for instance, I need to submit my entry no later than the morning of the 16th. If the deadline is my local time, that effectively gives me a whole extra day to work. If the deadline isn't tied to a particular time zone, I could even work late into the night on Monday finishing things up...

Gherardom

Hi, i enter a gunpla in the mods category, but i dint get any confirmation of my entry, is that normal?

00 R3b0rnz

hi,
I added my entry astrays flight a few weeks back now
but the thing is i couldnt adjust the image size
i know its allitle late for that now
but will i get disqualified if i dont have the right picture size
please say no because i took nearly a month to do the entry and i really want it to be worth while
please reply to this comment!

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