KHInsider Design a Gummi Ship Contest!

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Published on December 8, 2007 @ 10:25 pm

Written by monkeybutt

That's right, it is that time of the year again! With a growing fanbase due the announcement of the new Kingdom Hearts titles, and it being the season of giving and all, we thought we'd get the community together for another exciting contest; be warned though, this one is quite different! We had to think, what could every Kingdom Hearts fan do? And most importantly, we wanted to get people playing Kingdom Hearts in some form again!

This is the Kingdom Hearts Insider Design a Gummi Ship Contest.

Objective: That's right, we want you to design a quirky, unique, or breath-taking gummi ship of your own! It does not even have to look like a ship, make something you are into even. A flying Sora head? A Gummi Ship that looks like a cow? Maybe one that looks like a comet? Use your creativity, and get down to business!

Due Date: January 8th, 2008.

Requirements:
Kingdom Hearts 2: Of course, you need a copy of Kingdom Hearts 2 (or the original game if you prefer) to enter! We hope everyone has at least one of these wonderful games. Go to the Gummi Ship Garage Editor and create your own Gummi Ship. If you have played any of the games, you know exactly what to do! Have fun with it! Remember though, The ship must be custom made, completely by you from scratch!

Digital/Cell Phone Camera: Once you have built your ship, take a picture with your digital camera or cell phone camera; find a way to get your creation onto your computer! Make sure we can clearly see your wonderful creation! (Some example entries are below!)

Rules:
1. No Stealing. All submissions will be carefully looked into to the best of our abilities. If caught stealing work, the submission will be disqualified and the original artist will be contacted.
2. No Graphic Images. This includes nudity, graphic violence, etc. Let's try to keep this PG.
3. Submit on time. All entries submitted after the due date or late entry extentsion period will not be considered.
4. Have fun! We want everyone to have a lot of fun through this!
5. Maximum two entries per person.

Submitting:
All submissions should be sent to monkeykhi@hotmail.com. Make sure to include in the subject "KHInsider Gummi Ship Contest". Include a name or username to call you by. You may either attach your entry(ies) to the email, or send a direct link to it. You should receive an entry confirmation email within 72 hours or sooner.

Judging:
All entries will be judged by the KHInsider Staff. Winner will be posted on the 26th. (Late entries will be accepted until January 15th, however points will be deducted during the judging period). Criteria included in judging includes originality, effort, creativity, design, use of imagination, appeal, and so forth.

Prize:
All entries will be featured on the site! The top entry will receive a free Playstation Portable Slim (or cash equivalent). That is right, a brand new Playstation Portable, just in time for Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep!

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Can you enter and win if you are living outside of the United States?
A. That is a good question. This contest is international! Anyone can enter and anyone can win!

Q. So we have to make the Gummi Ship within the game?
A. For some reason I keep getting this question, perhaps the directions are not clear enough. Yes, your Gummi Ship must be created in the Gummi Ship Editors in the Kingdom Hearts games! After you create it, you snap a photo of your entry!

Q. Can we submit multiple pictures of the same entry?
A. While only a maximum of two entries can be submitted, you may send multiple pictures of a single entry if you'd like to show off your ship from multiple angles or you cannot decide on a single picture of your ship. It is up to you!

Q. Is there a contest fee?
A. Of course not! Anyone may enter!

Q. How will the winner receive their prize?
A. The winner will be contacted to provide a mailing address to ship the PlayStation Portable free of charge! If the winner opts for the cash equivalent, the transaction can occur through PayPal or in the form of an Amazon.com Gift Card.

Hop to it, and have fun! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them to monkeykhi@hotmail.com or post them in the dedicated forum thread! Click read more to view some example entries taken from Kingdom Hearts 2 to give you an idea of what to aim for. (Thanks to Deeman and Chaywa for assistance in setting this contest up!

Note: These are simply examples, you may aim for something higher or lower then this!