Showcase Rules
Participants must have a valid attendee (3-day, single-day, or complimentary) registration for Ikasucon.
- If slots are available, staff members, vendors, presenters, and guests may showcase their models but are ineligible to win prizes.
- All participants must follow the Ikasucon Code of Conduct.
All models of Gundam mecha (often referred to as “Gunpla”) may be entered into the Showcase. This includes all series and grades. Models must be built by the individual submitting them to the contest.
Submissions
Contestants may pre-register by sending an email to events@ikasucon.org with their name and the name of the model they wish to exhibit. Contestants may also register at the convention by visiting the Panelist Check-in desk.
Contestants will be given a tag for information that will be displayed with the model. Please include your name and the type of Gundam model (e.g. MG Wing Zero Custom, HG Sandrock Kai).
Please submit the tag with your completed model. Each tag will be attached to the model so it doesn’t get lost.
Please exercise common courtesy toward fellow contestants. Be respectful of them and their creations at all times.
Models can be displayed with or without a stand. However, the model must be stable enough to be on a table without human assistance.
Judging
Submissions will be Scored by a panel of Judges (3) based on criteria given below:
Gunpla Judging Criteria
Each model is given a score of 0-3 in each category. The maximum possible score is 36.
Model Assembly:
Completion
Runner tines
Seamlines
Unique/external parts
Finishing
Line work
Decal/details
Paint
Weathering
Battle scarring
Posing
Action base
Animated pose
Effect pieces
FAN FAVE Voting
People viewing the Showcase models will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite model by paper or online ballot.
Anyone with a valid Ikasucon badge, regardless of badge type, may vote.
Voting will be open during the open hours of the Gunpla Showcase.
At the end of the final showcase period voting will permanently close and staff will tally the votes.
Prizes:
Best Model – The model with the highest score will be honored as Best Model and the builder will receive a three-day complimentary admission to Ikasucon 2017, as well as a Real Grade Kit.
Honorable Mentions (2) – The models with the second-highest and third-highest score will receive Honorable Mention, and the builders of each will receive a Gunpla Action Base 2.
Fan Fave – The Model with the Highest number of votes will receive a Builders Parts Kit.
Participation Certificate – All model builders will receive a personalized certificate of participation.
Contestants must pick up their models at the conclusion of the final showcase period.
Ikasucon will not be responsible for any damage or loss caused to models entered into the competition.
Interested?
Send us an email with your name and the model you plan on presenting. We will also have limited slots available at the convention. Stop by the Panelist Check in desk when you get to the convention to join us!