Gunpla World Cup 2010 – U.S. Championship
The United States Championship of the larger Bandai Gunpla World Cup will be held initially at a number of conventions in the United States in 2010. Each convention will have its own set of U.S. Semi-Finalists and U.S. Regional Winners. U.S. semi-finalists from each event will then compete against each other for a chance to represent the U.S. in the Bandai Gunpla World Cup. The Bandai Gunpla World Cup is a yearly contest held amongst modelers using Bandai “Gundam” kits to show off their modeling skills. Competition will be held in several categories and age brackets.
Main Event-U.S. Semi-Finals
This event is designed for modelers who want to push their skills to the limit by “modding” (modifying) Gundams, as well as creating dioramas that tell a story (optional). The Gunpla World Cup is held once a year, where top modelers from countries such as Japan, China, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Italy, USA, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia and Malaysia battle it out for the title of Gunpla World Cup Champion. The winners of the NYCC/NYAF Semi-Final will advance to the U.S. Finals to compete against winners from other U.S. events to represent the U.S. U.S. Finalists in the open, junior and group categories will be invited to participate in the World Cup held in Hong Kong.
Open Category: Modelers 15 years of age and older
Junior Category: Modelers 14 years of age and younger.
Group Category: No age limitations.
- All grades and scales allowed
- Open to any type of kit remodeling as well as scratch building of additional parts to incorporate into the original Bandai kit is permitted.
- Entries can be entered as part of a diorama. Base dimensions of the diorama can no larger than 50cmx50cmx50cm (length, width, height).
- Open to any type of modification, scratch building, remodeling, and diorama construction.
- Use of commercial full resin or resin conversion kits is not permitted.
- Models must be made from original Bandai kits.
- Group competition is not limited by age or the size of the group.
Prizes for Main Event Finalists
1st Prize:
- Round Trip to Hong Kong representing United States at the 2010 Gunpla World Cup Finals. Three nights, four days. Group category winners will select one representative of the group to attend.
- Medals for Open and Junior competitions cool Bandai stuff (to be determined).
- Badges for Group competition winners, cool Bandai stuff (to be determined).
2nd Prize (for Open and Junior Competitions only)
- Medal, cool Bandai stuff (to be determined).
3rd Prize (for Open and Junior Competitions only)
- Medal, cool Bandai stuff (to be determined).
Prizes for Semi-Finalists
All participants will receive a GWC “Swag Bag”.
Cool Bandai stuff (Check back on day of event for prize details)
Secondary Event-U.S. Regionals
This event is designed for modelers who have yet to venture into the complexities of remodeling (“modding”) Gundams as well as diorama construction. Points are awarded for unique paint schemes as well as panel line work and build quality, and are also awarded for dynamic and creative posing. This is for the U.S. Championship only; winners do not advance to the Hong Kong competition.
Open Category: Modelers 15 years of age and older
Junior Category: Modelers 14 years of age and younger
Best SD (Super Deformed) Sangokuden
Best 1/144 High Grade
Best 1/100 No Grade / Master Grade
- Models must be built out of the box, no modification or scratch building is allowed. Different paint, decal designs are encouraged as bonus points will be awarded for individuality.
- Models mounted on a display stand is highly recommended
- Kits must be made from original Bandai kits.
- Only Bandai Gundam decals are allowed.
Prizes for Secondary Categories
All participants will receive a GWC “Swag Bag”.
Cool Bandai stuff (Check back on day of event for prize details)
Judgment criteria:
Painting (0-100 points): Quality and execution of the painting, including detail, of the entry.
Technical (0-100 points): Includes build and finish and excellence of any modifications.
Creativity (0-100 points): Aesthetics of the entry, including concept, posing, unique painting scheme and presentation, including diorama.
Other information
- Category winners will advance to the U.S. Finals where a final determination on the overall winners will be made. Models need not be present for the finals; judgment will be made from photos and notes taken at the previous event locations.
- All entries must submit an official entry form available at the contest sites. No entry will be accepted without an official entry form.
- Participants may submit more than one entry per category.
- All regional participants must bring their own models to the convention site. Participants may pick up their entries at the conclusion of the prize ceremony and must pick them up before the closing of the show (details will be posted at the venue sites).
- Strict inspection on all models will be carried out; any entries found to be using counterfeit kits or excluded items will be disqualified.
- Event organizers shall endeavor to take care of all submitted entries. However they shall not be held liable for any loss or damages should they occur.
- Judges decision is final; no further correspondence will be entertained.
- Prizes won cannot be exchanged for cash or any other form.
- These rules may be subject to change without notice.
10. Winning models/dioramas from previous BAKUC (Bandai Action Kit Universal Cup) competitions are ineligible for prize consideration.
Schedule of Semi-Final Events and Finals Judgment
Semi-Final Events
Regional contests will be held in at the following conventions:
Anime Expo, Los Angeles, California, July 1-4, 2010
Website: www.anime-expo.org
Otakon, Baltimore Maryland, July 30-Aug. 1, 2010
Website: www.otakon.com
NYAF/NYCC, New York, Oct 8-Ot. 10, 2010
Website: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/
U.S. Finals
Date: to be determined. Winners will be contacted by telephone and e-mail, and the results will be posted at the Bluefin website (www.bluefincorp.com). The Gunpla World Cup Finals will be held in Hong Kong in late December, 2010 (exact date to be determined).
Bandai Gunpla World Cup 2010
Semifinal Results at Otakon
Main Category Open Division
1st. Sazabi (Mark Wilson) 780pts
2nd. GM Sniper MSV (Sophia Thomas) 757pts
3rd. Gouf Flight Type (Mark Wilson) 755pts
SD/BB
1st. Keroro (Mark Wilson) 724pts
2nd Wing Zero 592pts
1/144th Division
1st. Hygogg (Michael Vares) 673pts
2nd Hi-Nu (Sophia Thomas) 525pts
3rd Zudah (Richard Schultz) 510pts
1/100th Division
1. MG Char's Gelgoog 2.0 (James Michie) 720pts
2. MG Gundam Spiegel (Chris Furlong) 700pts
3. MG Z'gok (Michael Vares) 652pts
Bandai Gunpla World Cup 2010
Semifinal Results at Anime Expo
Open Division
First: GP-03 Gundam by Mitchell Lui, 760 points
Second: RX78-2 Gundam Ver. Ka “Nivens Diabolus” by Kendall Chow, 730 points
Third: Gundam Mk. II by Angel De La Cruz, 720
1/144th Division
First: Akatsuki Gundam by Manuel Segura, 700 points
Second: Wing Zero by Jack Soto, 690 Points
Third: AEU Enact Custom by Manuel Segura, 635 points
1/100th Division
First: Astrea Type F2 by Manuel Segura, 575 points
Second: Blackshadow Zaku by John Seppelt, 560 points