Action Hero Costume Contest 2009

[Matt]

Airsoft Pacific Presents:
Airsoft Action Hero Costume Contest

Since we had so much fun last year, Airsoft Pacific is getting into the Halloween spirit again by having a photo contest for the best Action Hero/Villain costume. Dress up as your favorite Action Movie Hero/Villain, video game character, animated character, TV series Hero/Villain or a notorious figure from history. The main requirement: You must incorporate an Airsoft gun into your costume.

Made possible by:



How to win:

1. Submit a photo of yourself in your Action Hero or Villain costume to our special contest gallery before the deadline, October 30, 2009 (11:59pm). You must have an account on the website and be logged in to upload a photo. You must incorporate an Airsoft gun into your costume somehow.

2. The general public will rate all costumes on a scale of 1-10 starting October 31, 2009 and ending November 7, 2009 at 11:59pm Pacific Time. Ratings before October 31, 2009 will be cleared and do not count. Only registered Airsoft Pacific users can rate photos, and they may only rate photos once.

3. A panel of AP judges will pick a first, second, and third prize from ONLY the Top 15 highest rated costumes and announce the winners on November 15, 2009.

Prizes:

1st Place: WE TECH SCAR-L GBB + 2 mags + XD Optics 552 Sight
Courtesy of AirSplat


2nd Place: $250 Gift Certificate
Courtesy of Airsoft Extreme


3rd Place: WELL MP5KA4 KURZ GBB
Courtesy of Airsoft Outlet Northwest

Judging Criteria:

1. 40% Costume Quality. How much effort did you put into your costume?

2. 40% Authenticity. How close you look to the real thing.

3. 20% Creativity & Originality. How cool was your idea? Did everybody else have it?

Rules:

1. Any entrant 13 years or older with a valid Airsoft Pacific account may enter the contest.

2. Entrants may only submit 1 photo per costume, and may enter as many as 5 costumes in the contest. However, only 1 prize will be awarded per entrant.

3. Your photograph must be current from this year and it must be you in the photograph. If your costume makes the top 15, we will ask you for proof. To prove the authenticity of your photo, you will be required to submit an additional photo in the costume with a sign that reads, "I heart AP!" This can be hand-written on a piece of paper in your hand. This doesn't have to be your contest photograph for public rating, but you should have it and be prepared to submit it. Take it while you're taking your other photo, don't forget! Entrants with no authentication photo will not be eligible for prizes.

4. Photographs must not contain any nudity, profanity or any content unsuitable for audiences as young as 13.

5. Airsoft Pacific staff, moderators, and writers are NOT eligible to win prizes but they may enter the contest. Their entrees will be excluded from final round judging.

6. Overly photo-shopped entries will be disqualified. We want to see your costume, not your leet photoshop skills.

Disclaimer and Legal Things You Should Read

Airsoft Pacific is not responsible for any financial loss as a result of building costumes, modifying Airsoft replicas or buying any materials. By submitting a photo to the public gallery you are granting Airsoft Pacific all permissions and rights to publish your likeness on our website and/or the websites of our sponsors in original or any edited form. Airsoft Pacific reserves the right to remove or disqualify any costume photos that violate contest rules or website rules for acceptable content.

Airsoft Pacific does not guarantee results from ratings. Airsoft Pacific's website is available on an "as is" basis and we are not responsible if the service should be interrupted. Winners and "top 15" finalist round picks are determined at the discretion of Airsoft Pacific and all decisions are final. Any attempt to fabricate accounts on the Airsoft Pacific website for the purpose of upping your rating may disqualify your entry. Malicious attempts to alter contest results by attacking/hacking the Airsoft Pacific website will be met with prosecution to the full extent of the law.

Allow 2-6 weeks for delivery of prizes. In the event that prizes should become unavailable or back-ordered, winners will be awarded an item of equal value from the sponsor. If you live in a country where the import of Airsoft replicas is illegal, you are not eligible to win the contest. Prize winners under the age of 18 are required to fax written parental consent to obtain an Airsoft replica gun and the winnings package will be addressed to the parent or guardian. Airsoft Pacific will not illegally ship Airsoft replicas internationally. Please check your local laws concerning the import of Airsoft products before entering the contest.

To claim a prize; you must have a valid e-mail address associated with your Airsoft Pacific user account so that we can contact you. You will be required to send us your verification photo, your full name, shipping address and phone number before we can ship your prize. If you fail to respond to emails or private messages within 5 business days of notification - you waive all rights to claim your prize and it will be awarded to the next eligible participant.

[Matt]

For some motivation, check out last year's gallery here.
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[mcnair]

I want hookers and blow if I win. Keep your toys.
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CUNT

[Hoff]

My costume will be max awesome sauce. The announcement does seem kinda last minute, though. How much notice was there last year?
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Bringing Down the Hammer.

The forever n00b! (Getting tacticool)
Newly self-proclaimed Mossberg 500 trigger group assembly expert

[Matt]

A little bit more last year, but you still have more than 2 weeks. Unfortunately I've had it ready to go since earlier this month but I had to finalize our prizes.
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[Kro]

Yah, seeing all of last years entries... I don't see much of me standing a chance.
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11 Sword Kills at Faction Wars 2
4 Candy Cane Kills at Santa's War IV

[Zeta Crossfire]

I can't create costumes worth shit but maybe ill try and make one for this.
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Sexiest Muffin In The Factory
STRIKE FROM THE SKIES!
If you believe in telekinesis raise my hand.

[Helo]

Same here. I can probably put something together, but next year will be much better.
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That Australian Guy
Section 9

[Kro]

Plus the only person I look like is Shaggy from scooby doo.
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11 Sword Kills at Faction Wars 2
4 Candy Cane Kills at Santa's War IV

[Hoff]

[Tombstone]

Your chances are good Kro, since a majority of the people that really put effort into their shit last year are now in positions that make them ineligible to win (AP Mods, Retailers, etc)
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No expectations, No disappointment
http://www.airsoftpacific.com/ads_item.php?id=1104

[Amos]

I doubt I'll try this year. Unless I can find another use for my mustache.
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"We are going to find their pole. Then we are going to smoke it. We are going to smoke their pole." -Summers

[Variable]

[Bad Karma]

Anticipation ensues.
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Biggest Postwhore 2009
Author of the Best Post of 2009
XO of the Best Team of 2009

[Jester316]

I think I already mentioned this, but I am offering my photographic services to people in the Salem/Albany/Corvallis/Philomath area. PM me if you are interested.
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