Wet & Wild Custom Blaster Contest

[Michael Bergeron]

im in, but does paint count in the final $25?

In the first post:

Your toy Water Blaster base piece, glue, paint and batteries, if your entry will need batteries, are not included in the $25 limit.

 

[MooCriket]

Just one more reason why the RPF is hands down... the GREATEST forum

 

[Lightning]

The base piece must be a water blaster toy. It does not matter where you get it, if you already have one, that's great--summer's just about over, use it!

Can you officially stick this in the rules section at the top?


oh, and I'm in.

 

[Shylaah]

OK, I'm new, need a little more clarificationon on a couple of points.

"You must keep at least 60% of the original base piece in your final submission."

Does this mean in it's original configuration? Or can parts be removed and relocated? Does 60% still have to be visable, or is it fine if it's 100% complete, just clad in new materials?

"You may spend up to $25 on parts. Parts may be any item/s purchased from any store as long as you have receipts and do not go over the $25 limit."

Is it based on actual amount spent to procure the item, or could you break it down that you used 1' at $1 from a 3 foot dowel that cost $3?

Rule for keeping 60% of the original, yes the 60% should still be visible and recognizable as your base piece.

I'd say if you spent $3 on a dowel to use on your Blaster, then that's $3 off your $25 limit, so choose your purchases wisely.

Hey guys, just wanted to confirm with evryone that I am indeed the second person for the contest....If something comes up and I do end up having to take over the contest...Evryone has to send me their blasters so I can inspect them personaly.

I can't wait to start seeing entries guys, I've looked foreward to this contest for a while, big thanks to Shylaah for putting it on! (And putting up with me. )

Thanks again, Jodo!

im in, but does paint count in the final $25?

Orange_Blend (thanks!) already answered that one with a quote from the rules post--paint does not count in the price limit.

Can you officially stick this in the rules section at the top?
oh, and I'm in.

Done!

Shylaah

 

[Grundy]

I'm in

 

[elijahdprophet]

I might try to get something into this, been meaning to build a blaster for a while now.

 

[fuelish]

Count me in.

At some point we will need to do a totally "found" contest. No $$. You can't use anything you already own, you can't buy any of the pieces, you have to scrounge everything. I need to think up a rule set for that one.

 

[zane]

This is an awesome idea. I know you guys will come up with some great stuff, hope I can too!

 

[fabrik]

I have thrice indicated my desire to partake in similar contests and to date have only managed to submit one entry (lightsaber) so it is with caution and a canny awareness of my ambitious but rubbish time management skills that I can safely say:

I'm in... hopefully

 

[jackdoud]

I'm in.

 

[Knightjar]

Wow, exciting idea! I don't know if I can commit the time I'd like to this so soon after the Arc Reactor contest, but it's very, very tempting.

 

[desolate]

Im in on this... :thumbsup

 

[Ikariya]

I hope this isn't a silly question, but are 'used item' stores like salvation army game? Finding retro parts would be neat... as long as we have a receipt right? XD

 

[Shylaah]

I hope this isn't a silly question, but are 'used item' stores like salvation army game? Finding retro parts would be neat... as long as we have a receipt right? XD

Not silly at all and, in fact, a very good question! I guess this is another thing that needs clarification in the rules.
There was a wise man once told me "you can't cover everything"......!!!

Buying parts from salvation army thrift stores, junk stores, and other "used items" stores would not be in the spirit of this contest. Such items would be the same as "parts you have laying around", many unique and not easily available to everyone. So the definition of 'store' is regular retail stores selling new merchandise.

Shylaah

 

[Grundy]

Very good question indeed. I was thinking about this very thing at work today and was going to ask the same question. Thanks for the clarification

Not silly at all and, in fact, a very good question! I guess this is another thing that needs clarification in the rules.
There was a wise man once told me "you can't cover everything"......!!!

Buying parts from salvation army thrift stores, junk stores, and other "used items" stores would not be in the spirit of this contest. Such items would be the same as "parts you have laying around", many unique and not easily available to everyone. So the definition of 'store' is regular retail stores selling new merchandise.

Shylaah

I hope this isn't a silly question, but are 'used item' stores like salvation army game? Finding retro parts would be neat... as long as we have a receipt right? XD

 

[Lightning]

Buying parts from salvation army thrift stores, junk stores, and other "used items" stores would not be in the spirit of this contest. Such items would be the same as "parts you have laying around", many unique and not easily available to everyone. So the definition of 'store' is regular retail stores selling new merchandise.

Shylaah

Shoot. I already bought a key item at the local Habitat for Humanity Re-store. Could you reconsider this? We all have access to thrift stores. The final product would certainly benefit from it. Is buying on eBay ok? and should sales tax (and shipping if that's the case) count to the total?

edited to add:
shouldn't finding creative ways to stretch the budget be part of the contest?

 

[Shylaah]

We all have access to thrift stores, true. But not all thrift stores have the same merchandise. Yours might have some really terrific and unique things, and mine just old clothes and dinner dishes, I would therefore be at a disadvantage in finding a cool part.

Besides there's no way to prove what items you bought at a thrift store, they don't come up itemized on a thrift store receipt.

I knew I shoulda just made this a Dollar Store deal......
......and it is basically the same thing except you're not limited
to the Dollar Store, but you are limited to current retail merchandise.
No eBay.

Shylaah

 

[brashsculptor]

Hey Shylaah,
I am happy to donate a prize. I am not sure what to donate, though. Feel free to look around the gallery on my DA site. If you see something that you think works for this contest, let me know & it's yours.
Cheers,
Brash
Here is my site;
Brashsculptor on deviantART
just click on "Gallery" to see the toys.
Cheers,
Brash

 

[Shylaah]

WoW!! Have the rest of you checked out that Gallery!?!
That is some terrific looking stuff, brashsculptor!
A very generous donation, and we thank you very much.

What say the rest of ye? Can we come to a consensus on
which prize to pick?

Shylaah

 

[Ikariya]

Shylaah, thanks for clearing up my questions =) Off to the store tomorrow! I think the real hardest part will be finding a squirt gun I like.