From: hardsuit@orac.holonet.net (Paul Wilson)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: Anime Expo '93 Modeling Contest and Art Show
Date: 12 Dec 92 09:23:07 GMT
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     Anime Expo '93 is pleased to announce the first annual Anime Expo
Modeling Contest and Display.  This new expansion, held in conjunction
with the Art Show, will greatly increase the possibilities for the many
varied interests and activities of Anime Expo attendees.  The Modeling
Contest and Display is being sponsored by the American Animation
Foundation, in co-operation with Newtype Toys and Hobbies of San
Francisco, California.  We will be accepting entry forms until June 15,
but please register early as space is limited and we will not be accepting
walk-in entries.  We may have to close entries earlier due to space
limitations.
     The Contest will be divided into two age groups:
	15 and under
	16 and over
     Each of these two age groups will be broken down into two main
categories:
	Mecha (Gundam obile Suits, Hardsuits, The Gratan Tank, Veritechs)
	Characters (TV, OAV, or Movie characters)
     Inside of these two groups the contest will be further broken down
into two sub-categories:
	Full Scratch Build/Modified Kit
	Stock Kit
     We will also have a miscellaneous category for any models that do not
fit in either of the two main categories, but you may enter in this
category only with the prior approval of the Modeling Director.  The
contest is intended for models with a strong Japanese basis, such as mecha
and characters from anime, live-action tv shows (Ultraman and Kamen
Rider), and monster movies (Godzilla and Gamera).  The intent of the
contest and display is not to show the latest Camaro and F-16 fighter from
Revell.  We will be awarding certificates and prizes for the different
categories in the contest, inluding a very special Grand Prize for the
Best-of-Show.
     The Modeling Contest and Display, in conjunction with the Art Show,
is shaping up to be a major event, with over 7,500 square feet of floor
space (over three times as large as the Art Show at Anime Expo '92!).  We
have recieved notice from several modeling companies that they will be
scouting the Modeling contest and display for potential model
designers/Master Modelers for their companies.  We are also planning to
add many modeling oriented panels and workshops, so if you have any ideas
or suggestions, please feel fre to send them in.
     For further information, as well as the contest rules and entry
forms, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Anime Expo
Modeling Contest and Display at the address given below.

______________________________________________________________________
Anime Expo '93 Modeling Contest
c/o American Animation Foundation
2425B Channing Way, Suite 656
Berkeley, CA  94704


You may also contact the Art Show and Modeling Contest/Display Director at:

Paul Wilson
6214 Huntington Avenue
Richmond, CA  94804
(510) 527-6224

e-mail at:  hardsuit@holonet.net

Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you at Anime Expo '93!
Organization: Junior, Math/Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA