Mod Shop Comic Book Challenge

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Create your best mod featuring a brand, character (or characters), or theme from a comic book or graphic novel of your choice. Upload your rig, including pictures, specs, and a work log, to Mod Shop and tag it "comicchallenge". All entrants must be created from scratch for the contest – no previously-created mods, please! We strongly encourage entrants to document their builds from start to finish during construction using Mod Shop’s built-in work log functionality.

The contest will be judged by a panel of experts and esteemed judges and they will be basing their decision on the following criteria: craftsmanship, design, adherence to contest theme, and originality.

The grand prize is:

• Round Trip Airfare for 2 to San Diego, CA


• VIP Trip for 2 to Comic-Con 2008 (July 24-28), including:
  
  
  
  • Luxury transportation to and from San Diego Airport
  
  
  • VIP Tickets to Comic-Con
  
  
  • 2 Passes to the Maximum PC Gaming University VIP Party where they can meet and greet with MPC editors and vendors
  
  
  • $500 Visa Gift Card
  
  
  • Luxury accommodations at local hotel including a nightly amenity such as chocolate chip cookies and milk.
  
  
  
  


• One Asus U3S notebook computer (approx $1500 value)

The total cash value of the prize is approximately US$6500.

Second prize:

• Antec 900 Gaming Case


• Antec NeoPower 650 Blue power supply


• 2× 1GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 RAM

Total cash value of second prize: approximately $600.

 

Two Honorable Mentions will each receive a $100 gift certificate from NewEgg.com.

One entry total per individual. All entries must be received no later than 11:59 PST, April 22nd 2008, and winners will be announced within the following 14 days. Each of the judging criteria (craftsmanship, design, adherence to contest theme, and originality) will be weighed equally.

By entering this contest you agree that Future US, Inc. may use your name, likeness, and web site for promotional purposes without further payment. The prize will be awarded and no minimum number of entries is required. A prize won by a minor will be awarded to his or her parents or legal guardians. Future US, Inc. is not responsible for damages or expenses that the winner might incur as a result of the Contest or the receipt of a prize, and the winner is responsible for income taxes based on the value of the prize received. A list of winners may also be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Future US, Inc., c/o Mod Shop Community Manager, 4000 Shoreline Court, Suite 400, South San Francisco, CA 94080. This contest is limited to residents of the United States and Canada (other than Quebec). No purchase necessary; void in Arizona, Maryland, Vermont, Puerto Rico, Quebec, and where prohibited by law.