June 2003 - Bandai America is calling on the vast legion of creative customizers for the Gundam Model Building Contest taking place at this summer's Anime Expo and Comic-Con. Participants will be given a Gundam action figure model kit at the Bandai booth, and will have one hour to complete their models. This isn't a speed contest, or a competition to see who can come closest to the picture on the box. We want the creativity you display in your own customizing to come through here. Battle-damage, scarring, special paint jobs, dioramas, etc. are all encouraged. Participants must bring their own customizing tools to the booth, but no razors, knives or sharp objects will be allowed.
Contestants' models will be displayed at the Bandai booth, and a panel of judges will select the winner who will receive an exclusive Perfect Grade or Level 8 model kit.
Contest times for Anime Expo are Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 at 11:00AM and 3:00PM on both days. If you are interested in participating, please come by the Bandai booth beginning July 3 to register your preferred date/time slot. A Bandai representative will be onsite to provide you with more information and answer your questions. Limited space is available, so please come early to register.
If you would like to register for the Comic-Con contest, please come by the Bandai booth onsite beginning July 17 to register.
