Perry Miniatures Painting Contest Official Limited Edition Figure

Historicon is only 51 days away (as of this post) and preparations are progressing furiously along!  In addition to the many games we will be supporting and lots of new products we will be selling (more on both of those soon) we have the first ever Perry Miniatures National Painting Contest happening at Historicon.

The full rules are summarized below for your convenience. We wanted to let everyone know that the first 50 people who enter the contest will receive one of the fantastic miniatures below free of charge!  This is the exclusive Perry Painting Contest Participant Figure for 2012 and the only way to get one is to enter!  We have only received 50 of these models and they are strictly on a first come basis.

A Rebel Soldier from the Civil War paints on the battle honors for his regiment

Perry Painting Contest Categories:

Best Single Figure (foot)

Best Single Figure (mounted)

Best Regiment

Best Vignette

Rules

1.     All miniatures must be Perry Miniatures (plastic or metal).

2.     All figures must be completely painted and based to enter the competition.

3.     All figures must be painted in a Historically appropriate color scheme fitting the miniature and time period in question.

4.     The following restrictions apply to the categories:

a.      Single Figure (foot) – Any one single model from any of the various Perry Miniature ranges. This can be a lone trooper, a commander, etc.

b.     Single Figure (mounted) – Any single model mounted on a horse from any of the various Perry Miniature ranges.

c.      Best Regiment – This category is for 10 or more models arranged in a cohesive regiment from any of the various Perry Miniature ranges.

d.     Best Vignette – This category covers a small themed scene. This scene must come from one of the Perry Miniature figure packs (a cannon and crew, a horse drawn wagon, or other group of figures) arranged on a base telling a story. The base should be no larger than 6”x6”.

5.     All entries must be entered in person by the person who painted the model. No proxy entries are permitted.

6.     Every participant in the contest agrees to allow their miniature to photographed and displayed on the Architects of War and Perry Miniatures website.

7.     Architects of War and Perry Miniatures are not responsible for any loss or damage of the figures while they are entered in the contest. We will take every precaution possible to safeguard the models, but we cannot assume any liability for breaks, paint chips, or theft.

Prizes

$300 Gift Certificate - Overall Winner

$100 Gift Certificate – Each Category Winner

Trophies for each winner