1st thru 3rd trophies will be awarded for all of the categories for 2015.
Elite Class will feature cash awards
Although every care is taken to ensure safety of entries, participants enter at their own risk of damage to entries during judges handling, and duration of event.
Custom ToyCon Judges decisions are FINAL! No appeals allowed.
Three (3) or more entries make a class.
You must be the builder of your entries in all categories you enter. Team builds are not allowed
Previous Amateur First Place winners or previous Pro entries may not enter Amateur categories. Pro 1st place winners can only enter Elite Categories.
All Custom Entries must be loose for judging. Example: No mirror bases, boxes, or platforms of any kind. Figure entries are allowed a small “prop” to hold it vertical.
You must submit your entries in the correct category, mis-categorized entries will be disqualified.
There is a limit of 5 entries max per category per person. For security purposes, you must have a picture ID to pick up your customs at the end of the event.
Judging is based on overall appearance, clean execution, interior, and exterior details. Entries will be judged on a points based score sheet. Detail headlights, taillights, interior, chassis etc. is VERY important for maximum points.
CATEGORIES:
TOYS
VINYL/FIGURES-includes Vinyl, Lego, Action, Dolls, etc. 1st – 3d place awards will be given
MILD-Repaints only, no modifications allowed.
SPICY-includes Repainting, shaving, adding accessories, slight cutting (such as ears). Up to TWO minor Modifications allowed from “Out The Box”.
WILD-anything goes-cutting, molding, etc allowed to “Out The Box”.
PLASTIC MODELS- includes Auto, Aircraft, Watercraft, Etc. 1st – 3d place Awards will be given.
MILD-Includes Repainting Only. No modifications allowed.
MILD/SPICY-includes Repainting, shaving, adding accessories, slight cutting (such as hoods, spoilers, etc ). Up to TWO minor Modifications allowed from “Out The Box”.
WILD-anything goes-cutting, molding, etc allowed to “Out The Box”.
DIORAMA: Dioramas can be of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene, landscapes, battle scenes, etc. It can also be based on custom packaging such as a new look on a blister card to a custom box or a nicely done display. Please keep the size of the Dioramas/Displays to approximately 20 x 20 inches to insure enough room on the judging table
DIECAST CARS:
Diecast Including Hot Wheels, M2, Johnny Lightning
You must be the builder of your entries in all categories you enter. Team builds are not allowed
Previous Amateur First Place winners or previous Pro entries may not enter any Amateur categories
If you are entering the contest; arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the events start time
All custom cars must be loose for judging. Example: No mirror bases, boxes, or platforms of any kind
You must submit your entries in the correct category, mis-categorized entries will be disqualified.
There is a limit of 5 entries max per category per person. For security purposes, you must have a picture ID to pick up your customs at the end of the event.
Tips on entries: A single entry consists of ONE vehicle. A SET consists of more than one vehicle or truck with trailer attached such as a “Sledster”.
Judging is based on overall appearance, clean execution, interior, and exterior details. Entries will be judged on a points based score sheet. Detail headlights, taillights, interior, chassis etc. is VERY important for maximum points.
Mild: In any class, a mild custom is allowed only a repaint, graphics/decals and wheel change. No body modifications are allowed. Attention to detail is important. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Spicy: Minor body modifications allowed. The keyword here is “minor” such as adding hood scoops or spoilers, motor changes, lowering or raising the suspensions. Detail is a must here also. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Wild: Anything goes-stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing, adding body parts, changing suspensions, etc. Detail and quality are important for max points. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Sets: This category is for builds of 2 or more vehicles done in ANY of the categories above and all vehicles will be judged for total points. In example: a mild set will compete vs. a wild set. Wheel swaps are allowed from any manufacturer. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Diorama: Dioramas can be of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene, landscapes, etc. It can also be based on custom packaging such as a new look on a blister card to a custom box for the custom Hot Wheels® car or a nicely done display. Please keep the size of the Dioramas/Displays to approximately 20 x 20 inches to insure enough room on the judging table
Large Scale: This category is about all cars or bikes that are larger than 1/64th scale. Example: It can be 1/43rd all the way to 1/18th scale. Anything goes! From a wild repaint, to body modification, to tricking out the engine. The entries are open to any manufacturer.
Elite Category 1st thru 3rd- This is the bring your best category. Cash prizes worth $1000 will be awarded in the classification as well as the Customizer of the Year will awarded which includes a custom ring!
Pro and Amateur Classifications:
Mild In any class, a mild custom is allowed only a repaint, graphics/decals and wheel change. No body modifications are allowed. Attention to detail is important.
Spicy: Minor body modifications allowed. The keyword here is “minor” such as adding hood scoops or spoilers, motor changes, lowering or raising the suspensions. Detail is a must here also.
Wild: Anything goes-stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing, adding body parts, changing suspensions, etc. Detail and quality are important for max points.
Large Scale: This category is about all cars or bikes that are larger than 1/64th scale. Example: It can be 1/43rd all the way to 1/18th scale. Anything goes! From a wild repaint, to body modification, to tricking out the engine. The entries are open to any manufacturer.
