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Build Competition - Gunpla Builders Society



Every Kelowna ComiCon, we host the Gunpla Builders Society - Build Competition. In the previous event, they saw over 100 builders either competing, participating in how-to panels, or building for the fun of it.



We can confirm that we will have guest appearances from world-class builders who will be building on site and hosting a Mecha-Panel in the ComiCon panel rooms as well.

Stay tuned for their detailed-announcement!


Basic Contest Rules

  • Judging for all entries to OPEN BUILD will take place on AUGUST 21st

  • Judging for all entries to FLASH BUILD #1 will take place on AUGUST 20th

  • Judging for all entries to FLASH BUILD #2 will take place on AUGUST 21st

  • Parents are allowed to assist youth with construction of their models; however, the following restrictions apply: parents may only assist with cutting and gluing, allowing the majority of the construction to be handled by the contestant

  • To qualify for judging, entry models may only be Bandai, Kotobukiya, or Flame Toys licensed products (paint, glue, fabrics, and tools needed for construction are exempt)

  • Judging will be done by impartial parties that are familiar with models/ model detailing and be based on the GBWC rubric

  • All grades and scales qualify for entry

  • Contestants will be notified of their placement using the contact information provided. Notifications will be sent out after the Winner Announcements on each day


OPEN BUILD Rules

  • Entries are due by AUGUST 21st 3:00pm

  • Entries can be both new or previous builds for submission. Feel free to build something new or submit something you have already built

  • Entries must fit within a 50"x50"x50" space

  • Do not submit entries from previous competitions or attempt to submit someone else's work under your own name

  • Digital entries need to be submitted to info@gunplabuilders.ca Subject: "KCC 2022 Submission"

(Make sure to include, name, contact number, and information about your build.)

  • Physical entries must be secured to a diorama or base

  • Photo requirements will be included in the email package


FLASH BUILD #1 Rules

  • FLASH BUILD #1 will take place on AUGUST 20th at Kelowna ComiCon

  • Digital Entries are not permitted

  • Build tables are provided by Kelowna ComiCon

  • Each builder will have from 10am to 4pm to build. Those that arrive after 10am will still only have until 4pm

  • Entries must consist of unopened model kits, proof will be verified by a GBS representative before the contestant begins


FLASH BUILD #2 A.K.A. "Junkyard Build" Rules

  • FLASH BUILD #2 will take place on AUGUST 21st at Kelowna ComiCon

  • Digital Entries are not permitted

  • Build tables are provided by Kelowna ComiCon

  • Each builder will have from 10am to 3pm to build. Those that arrive after 10am will still only have until 3pm

  • Builders will be supplied with a random selection of "Graveyard" parts to build anything they can imagine. Pla-Plate and other additional materials can be used, but no model kit components may be supplied by the builder

  • Random selection of "Graveyard" parts will total 200g in weight to ensure that each builder is given equal opportunity

***Adam has supplied us with a 70L tote of "Graveyard" parts in order for us to have fun with this Junkyard Build***


"Remember, there is no wrong way to build,

just yours and someone else's." - Adam - GBS Director



Sincerely,

Your Friendly Neighbourhood

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