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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: Tamer on September 12, 2015, 07:54:00 AM
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Imperial Shipyards Annual Birthday Custom Challenge 2015!
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Folks, some of you may have noticed I have been a little past due in getting this started as well as getting in here as much as I have wanted too lately so before we post the particulars one small note. My wife was diagnosed with cancer over the summer and right now we are in the midst of treatments. For anyone that has went through this with their own family I am sure you can relate. That being said I do love getting in here to just relax for a few minutes each day and even though I am way behind I am seeing what you fine folks are posting. So, as a result of no spare time, I had thought about doing away with this this year. This morning I woke up and said that wasn't what I was gonna do. Now I can't promise it will be as big a bash as we have had some years, but we will have a party as its our Birthday!
The contest particulars this time I think are fairly simple. Take one of those awful 5 POA The Force Awakens Figures (3 and 3/4") that are sitting on the pegs and create versions with full articulation (at least 10 points). And to answer the question before it starts you need to, at minimum have the following movement:
a. head
b. shoulder
c. elbow
d. leg at the hips
e. knee
f. wrist and ankle articulation are preferred (but not required)
Also, your figure must match a known outfit we have either seen from movie trailers or a Hasbro Product or other licensee offering (include reference pic). So, this might include a bit of painting and/or sculpting and/or kit bashing if need be. It must be a brand new custom TFA figure never before shared (feel horrible I didn't get this started as many great TFA Customs have shown up in recent days). Also, thanks to Mandalore25 and Sjefke here is a great link for fodder resources:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9853.msg187584#msg187584
To post your final entry we will need the following (at minimum):
1. Your reference image or stock Hasbro photo (what 5 POA The Force Awakens Figure you started out with)
2. Your recipe (written out so we know what parts you used as we will want to make em later!)
3. Your final entry pics (up to five images with the first being the one I will use for the voting thread)
You will have between now and November 9th (my real birthday) to post your entry. Feel free to include as many work in progress pictures in here as you would like. I think it will inspire us all to build more. ALSO, STAFF MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE. I will be the one, for the most part, coordinating and acquiring and shipping all the prizes so I want everyone to be able to have some BDay Challenge Fun.
Make as many entries as you would like as when the time is up I will post a poll here and we can all vote for our top 3. I would love to see us turn all of the 5 POA items sitting on the pegs right now in super articulated masterpieces. And remember, if you have any questions or clarifications make sure you get em before you start building!
Prizes: I am still working on these at the moment, but I already have a wide array of 3 and 3/4" as well as 6" Hasbro Items. I will also be working with our site sponsors to see what they will kindly donate (they always do). I am also gonna see if I can get our wonderful Sideshow Contact to donate a new prize too which she has for years, but I will let know on all that and try to get some pics up here soon with what I have acquired so far. Please also note (from my message above) that I might not be as timely this time in shipping out your prize, but I will pay for the shipping in the continental US and will try to do what I can to pay for it outside of the US.
FOLKS, SHOW HASBRO WHAT YOU CAN DO! I WANT TO TAKE SOME OF THESE FINAL PIECES AND THROUGH DAN AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON SHOW EM WHAT THEY ARE MISSING WHEN DAN ASKS EM THE INEVITABLE WHY CAN'T YOU PUT THE ACTION BACK IN ACTION FIGURES QUESTIONS!
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So it has to be a Force awakens figure, or are any of the 5 POA figures free game?
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So it has to be a Force awakens figure, or are any of the 5 POA figures free game?
Lets keep it The Force Awakens as most of the OT Characters that are out there right now have multiple SA Options.
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So it has to be a Force awakens figure, or are any of the 5 POA figures free game?
Lets keep it The Force Awakens as most of the OT Characters that are out there right now have multiple SA Options.
Well I was thinking Rebels, or the jedi temple guard, but if it's Force Awakens only I'll be sitting out this one.
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Well I was thinking Rebels, or the jedi temple guard, but if it's Force Awakens only I'll be sitting out this one.
I was kinda hoping we could all get behind the new movie too. Maybe we can catch one of your interests next time out.
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Well I was thinking Rebels, or the jedi temple guard, but if it's Force Awakens only I'll be sitting out this one.
I was kinda hoping we could all get behind the new movie too. Maybe we can catch one of your interests next time out.
It's cool, just wanted to clarify, first part says Force Awakens figure, final entry post requrments says 5 POA figure. Personally I can't back a movie I haven't seen
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I see shawns point though, more cultural impact using the tfa stuff.
More of a current public point made against the 5poa onslaught.
I'm game, and I know just the figure to convert.
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Sounds like a great idea now to see if I can find any TFA figures in my area. And hope all goes well Shawn.
Ron
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Sounds like a great idea now to see if I can find any TFA figures in my area. And hope all goes well Shawn.
Ron
Thanks Ron, think we are getting there. Using this Bash to have a bit of fun and escape all that crazy medical stuff for now. And thanks Yarders for all the messages of concern and support lately, I appreciate them.
I see shawns point though, more cultural impact using the tfa stuff.
More of a current public point made against the 5poa onslaught.
Yeah, that was my thinking. I will be honest I also want to go to NYCC and showcase a few of these figures and recipes to show Hasbro how easy it would be to just make some decent figures. Like Ghostskull's Finn in FO Stormtrooper Armor. With the Finn head and torso he was able to use arms and a lower half to really make something we could all get behind.
first part says Force Awakens figure, final entry post requirements says 5 POA figure. Personally I can't back a movie I haven't seen
I can understand that too thinking of some of the prequels. I am already liking the FO Troopers though with their Johnston and McQuarrie look so if nothing else I can get behind that.
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Just wanted to say, I'm sorry to hear about your wife. My thoughts go out to you, your wife and family.
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Just wanted to say, I'm sorry to hear about your wife. My thoughts go out to you, your wife and family.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
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Ok here goes. My entry is Rey from Starkiller Base. As for the parts, the base body is the Padme Amidala Black Series from Episode II. Head is the original Rey 5 POA figure. The arms are from the pregnant Padme (Revenge of the Sith) as well as the lower legs (knees down). I used Elis Helrots scarf for Reys lower pantaloons. and a neck scarf from Sharad Hett. Also included the 5 POA Reys staff weapon. Whew
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I am liking that Rey! Our first entry. Great recipe. Off share.
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My thanks Tamer
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I like it.
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In the immortal words of Barney Stinson, challenge accepted! I haven't customized a TFA figure yet.
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Glad to hear it folks. I bought myself a Flamethrower Trooper to see if I can, at the very least put some good arms and legs on that dude. I think just those simple things are gonna push "meh" figures into something that folks will really want to collect.
I am not sure how just needing articulated arms and legs adds so much to the cost (regular TFA Figure with 5 POA to Wal-Mart Black Series Prices) pushing up the cost to over $6 to $7 dollars per figure, but I am also hoping with this contest that we can get some good base figures to use for the arms and legs (for the Imperials and Heros) and then figure out the cheapest place to buy those figures or find suitable parts that move!
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does it have to be 3 3/4th or can they be made from the 5poa 12inch figures?
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does it have to be 3 3/4th or can they be made from the 5poa 12inch figures?
3 and 3/4" as it states in the contest description.
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Here's a few pics of the super articulated kylo ren I'm working on.
Articulation at head, shoulders, elbow, wrist, knee, mid chest, hips, ankles, and legs to hip
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I was wondering if anyone was doing any work. Wow what a great Kylo. I am gonna use him on the front page today.
Don't forget folks you have from now till November 9th to get your entry posted!
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FINAL ENTRY:
All finished on Kylo ren.
Recipe is:
1 warlordarian (stripped of all armor except greaves)
(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/TDF10001.jpg)
1 kylo ren 5poa figure (head/hood, and shoulder scarf)
(http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/out/large/HAS24727.jpg)
some soft goods for waist
most star wars skirts would work, I'm not 100 percent on the origin of that one (I'm sure someone here will know)
Articulation at head, shoulders, elbow, wrist, knee, mid chest, hips, ankles, and legs to hip
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(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12188887_862765793840831_5078446898995928736_n.jpg?oh=2c6321f8c4aeb8fb1d6685544523ac68&oe=56C39446)
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Impressive....Most impressive. You have finished what Hasbro started vadsab
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Kylo Ren is perfect. Just perfect. Exactly what I envisioned when I thought up our BDay Challenge for this year. Off to share.
I hope other folks can use your recipe to good effect just like you did and thank you for sharing.
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Dammit, I've been so busy with incoming baby prep I didn't realize there was a new contest going.
Also, that's some amazing work by DarthStreams.
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I too had no clue there was a new contest , been super busy with work . next time i guess . Any way DarthStreams glad you are posting work again and you did not disappoint with your carded Kylo Ren Great job !
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Ok, so I may or may not actually get around to finishing this guy up, but I wanted to take a stab at putting an entry together. Things by me have been pretty hectic and I didnt even realize until two days ago there was a new contest up. I haven't checked the forums in a while so somehow I'm sure someone has already done this guy better than I am capable but whatever, haha. The recipe is simple. This clone (no idea his name/designation anymore, he was just in my fodder bin), a little sculpt and paint. I could have made it easier on myself to find a guy that was already white...maybe i will
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5641/22061860653_50bb721402_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zBwNxP)image (https://flic.kr/p/zBwNxP) by Tim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5733/22494774700_18998af6a0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AgMAP7)image (https://flic.kr/p/AgMAP7) by Tim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/765/22656974066_743127fc62_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Aw7V2U)image (https://flic.kr/p/Aw7V2U) by Tim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetpackblues/)
needless to say he needs some smoothing and some gloss before he's done
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I am new here but I would like to participate. Just finished a Kylo Ren figure with 20 points of articulation (I wrote 18 on the picture but forgot about the wrists that swivel but also pivot).
More images here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1076735685672423.1073741895.725283804150948&type=3
Recipe:
Head and cape: The Force Awakens 5 points of articulation Kylo Ren
Belt: Force Awakens 5 Points Of Articulation Kylo Ren, removed and shaped with a rotary tool.
Torso: G.I. Joe Steel Brigade modified to fit a Star Wars head
Arms: Marvel Universe Spiderman with sculpted sleeves
Upper Legs: heavily modified and sculpted armor Rise Of Cobra Pitt Commando
Lower Legs: G.I. Joe Dreadnok Zandar
Hands: G.I. Joe Retaliation Snake Eyes
Skirt: I think it was from a 6 inch figure. It was in my fodder bin.
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A few more pictures
and where I got the inspiration
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Nice, very nice folks.
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My entry is the basic Finn.
Recipe:
* Head: TFA Finn
* Vest: TFA Finn
* Torso: 30th anniversary Biggs Darklighter
* Legs: Vintage Jango Fett
I had to shave the neck post for Finn's head to fit, as well as the post for the torso and legs to connect.
The legs and torso are painted black, the shoes are a light tan. The vest/jacket are slightly darker than the original.
Overall, I'm pleased with the outcome.
I have an idea for a second articulated TFA figure that I might do just for the fun ot it.
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And the final product.
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Cool, more entries. Just a little under a week to get em posted folks.
Off to share one to the front page!
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Got Phantro on the front page. I aim to get em all up there. Beautiful work on that Kylo Ren!
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Great job guys!!
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Got Phantro on the front page. I aim to get em all up there. Beautiful work on that Kylo Ren!
Wow, what an honor!
Thank you
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Had to get OC41750's entry up there too. Just a great looking Finn that actually moves. Bravo sir!
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Thank you. This was a fun challenge.
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Here's the second TFA figure from me: First Order TIE pilot.
Recipe:
* TFA TIE pilot
* SA TIE pilot body. I think he was from the Walmart Imperial pilot pack from several years ago, but I don't remember. I had the body sitting in my custom parts box.
* Lower arms from an animated Clone Wars trooper
Again, I had to shave the ball joint down to get the TFA TIE helmet to fit on the SA TIE body. The life support chest plate was removed from the TFA figure and glued onto the SA body.
Under closer scrutiny, I noticed the TFA TIE pilot has gauntlets, not sleeves, on the lower parts of his arms. The Clone trooper arms worked nicely there. Also, the TFA TIE seems to have molded hoses on his body. I used a black bracelet for the hose but attached it with one of the clear bands.
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Here's my official entry into this contest. This is a custom multi-articulated CONSTABLE ZUVIO figure. I dremeled the armor off of the real Constable Zuvio figure and custom fit it to this multi-articulated body. I cut the forearms/hands and lower legs and feet from the real Zuvio figure and custom fit them to this articulated body. I added the head, staff, and backpack from the real Zuvio figure to my custom multi-articulated Constable Zuvio figure and repainted everything to blend together. And yes I know my Zuvio figure has a belt on. This is just my take on this character ;)
Recipe:
Head, armor, forearms/hands, lower legs/feet, staff, backpack: Constable Zuvio TFA figure
Upper torso,upper arms, elbows, skirt: TCW Obi Wan Kenobi figure
Hips, upper legs: M'iiyoom Onith figure
Since in the rules for this contest we are to show the base figure we began with. Here is an image of the official TFA figure Constable Zuvio figure that I began my custom entry with:
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Miscellaneous/force%20awakens%20zuvio.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Miscellaneous/force%20awakens%20zuvio.jpg.html)
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Aliens/custom%20multi%20articulated%20constable%20zuvio%20z.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Aliens/custom%20multi%20articulated%20constable%20zuvio%20z.jpg.html)
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Aliens/custom%20multi%20articulated%20constable%20zuvio%20ZZ.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Aliens/custom%20multi%20articulated%20constable%20zuvio%20ZZ.jpg.html)
(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Aliens/custom%20multi%20articulated%20constable%20zuvio%20ZZZ.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Aliens/custom%20multi%20articulated%20constable%20zuvio%20ZZZ.jpg.html)
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Wow, that Zuvio is fantastic. I love seeing the poses you have for him.
Don't forget folks today is the last day to post your BDay entries.
I won't forget the date as its my birthday too!
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That's a great Zuvio. Too bad Hasbro can't give us one like that.
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Awesome job on The Constable, Mr Fett. If and when we get the 3.75" SA version from Hasbro I sincerely doubt it will hold a candle to yours.
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Gonna lock this down for just a day or so while I get the voting thread sorted and to make sure no new entries are added.
Thank you a ton for those who entered. I can't wait to start sending some ISY Presents your way.
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Poll Entries:
bdc41866 Rey:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/bdc41866_zpsryhjmovm.png)
Darth Streams Kylo Ren:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/dsfinalentry_zpssvjfnd3t.png)
Jetpack Blues Flamethrower Trooper:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/jpbflameon_zpsjhzbqf4l.png)
Phantro Kylo Ren:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/phantroren_zpsdit2y7te.png)
OC47150 Finn:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/ocbdayentry_zpsf1oqamt0.png)
OC47150 TIE Pilot:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/bdaychallengeoc47150_zpsjjfbh3cr.png)
I-am-Boba-Fett Constable Zuvio:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/ATamer2015/iabfzuvio_zpsz41xzmmn.png)
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My vote was in about a week ago.
Looks like I'm backing the lead.
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Amazing entries! My vote is cast.
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Really incredible entries. They all look great. Nevertheless, I have cast my vote. Good luck to all.
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Ok the voting has ended! They are all winners in my opinion, but hats off to all the entrants.
If each person (all the entrants) could send me their name and shipping address (pm or email) I have some Birthday Bash Presents to send you.
Congrats to
I-am-Boba-Fett for 1st Place
Darth Streams for 2nd Place
Phantro for 3rd Place
There will be a little something extra in the box for our top vote gettters!
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Awesomeness! Just found out I won 1st Place! EL
My thanks to all who voted for my custom Multi-articulated Constable Zuvio figure!!!
Everyone's entries were really cool and congratulations to everybody for making some great looking custom figures!
Tamer, I sent you an email with my shipping info. Thanks again!
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Hey Tamer, I sent you a PM with my shipping info as you requested.
Thanks!
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Hey Tamer, I sent you a PM with my shipping info as you requested.
Thanks!
Got it, man did I have fun sorting some of the Bday boxes today. I ran out of time, but you are gonna like your box!
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Congrats, iabf!
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Great work by everyone. The Rey and Zuvio customs have inspired me to make my own.
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Hey Tamer, I sent you a PM with my shipping info as you requested.
Thanks!
Got it, man did I have fun sorting some of the Bday boxes today. I ran out of time, but you are gonna like your box!
Sounds AWESOME !!!
Thank you very much Tamer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/
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Congrats, iabf!
Thank you Clonehead !!!
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Wow I just noticed I placed!
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, all the entries rocked!
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Tamer: I also sent you an email with all my info.
Thanks a million!
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Well I have been out of it for a week, but I did want to say that packages are being mailed to those who sent me their mailing info!
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Well I have been out of it for a week, but I did want to say that packages are being mailed to those who sent me their mailing info!
Thank you so much brother! This has been a blast. I can't wait to receive it!
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So, is everyone liking their prize pack?
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Thank you, Tamer! You were too generous!
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So, is everyone liking their prize pack?
I just got it in the mail today!
Thank you so very much Mr. Tamer! This is amazing I will post it on my facebook page and also will post it on Imperial Shipyards facebook
Again thank you so much!
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Holy Moley!......Christmas came early! Thank you Tamer for all the awesome goodies!....Blade Runner too....booyah
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So, is everyone liking their prize pack?
Wow! :o
I received my 1st Place prize pack over the weekend and I am really happy with all of the awesomeness that was in that box. 0/
You are too kind Tamer!!!
Congratulations again to everyone who participated in this Birthday Custom Challenge!