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
