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LET’S START THE GENTLE GIANT, LTD. PHOTO CONTEST!

LET’S START THE GENTLE GIANT, LTD. PHOTO CONTEST!

Posted by Gentle Giant, Ltd. on 03/02/2022

Gentle Giant, Ltd. (GGLTD) and Toy Shooter are excited to announce our second Photo Contest starting March 7th, 2022! The photo contest will run for the length of three weeks, with a deadline for submissions on March 28th, 2022. The contest features incredible prizes and will be judged by Toy Shooter himself!

Gentle Giant, Ltd. and Toy Shooter are partnering to reward fans who submit the most creative photo of a GGLTD piece (or pieces) from their collection. We’re looking for fans who can photograph a piece in the most imaginative way possible!

HOW TO ENTER

  • It’s easy! Upload your digital photo(s) to this form.
    • Please Note: Submissions will not be accepted until March 7th, 2021
  • Submissions will be accepted until March 28th, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
  • Multiple submissions are acceptable.
    • Resubmissions from the previous photo contest will be disqualified.
  • Make sure to read the Official Rules below before you upload your photo(s) submission!

HOW WILL THE JUDGING WORK?

We’ll view every photo that gets submitted by the deadline. We’ll post some of them to GGLTD's social media with feedback from Toyshooter so you can learn as you go. We will announce the winners at the end of the contest based on the following categories:

CATEGORIES:

  • BEST SINGLE PRODUCT SHOT: This category will feature single statues, busts, or action figures in one shot.
  • BEST GROUP SHOT: This category will feature at least 2 collectibles and can include team shots, recreated battle scenes, etc.
  • BEST ACTION SHOT: This category features characters in realistic action poses, action sequences, battle scenes, etc. Does the shot include special effects to sell your action story?
  • TOY SHOOTER'S CHOICE: Toy Shooter’s choice of photo. He will look through all photos entered and choose his favorite entry.
  • GGLTD STAFF'S CHOICE: Dealers choice decided by GGLTD staff! Selection will be made from all photos entered over all categories.

Throughout the contest, some of our favorite entries will be posted to the GGLTD Instagram account with the hashtag #GGLTDCollectibleCapture. Toyshooter will be the main judge of each category, but positive fan support and love for your favorite images is encouraged!

WHAT ARE THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

  • REALISM: Is your photo just a statue of a Stormtrooper, or is it hard to tell if it’s really walking the streets of Tatooine?
  • CREATIVITY: Sparks, smoke, camera effects, something else? - What can you do with simple camera tricks to enhance your photo?
  • IMAGINATION: Can you tell a story with a photo of a Mini Bust?
  • PHOTOSHOP: Using Photoshop effects, such as color correction and light retouching, is acceptable. However, as this is a photography contest, submissions with heavy photo effects and edits will be disqualified.

Want some more advice about how to shoot awesome photos of your Gentle Giant, Ltd. pieces? Then definitely take a look at Toy Shooter’s article!

NOW LET’S GOOD TO THE GOOD PART - THE PRIZES!!!

  • BEST SINGLE PRODUCT SHOT

  • BEST GROUP SHOT

    • Elite Edition of Toy Shooter’s Toy Photography Course
    • Winner's Choice of EACH of the following:
    • Choice of ONE 2021-2022 Premier Guild Membership Gifts:
      • Options Include:
        • Star Wars: A New Hope™ - Han Solo™ (In Stormtrooper Disguise) Jumbo Figure
        • Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ - Pagetti Rook™ Mini Bust
        • Star Wars: A New Hope™ - Ben Kenobi™ Mini Bust
        • Star Wars™ - Stormtrooper (Concept) Premier Collection Statue
    • 2022-2023 Premier Guild Membership
    • $150 Online GGLTD Gift Certificate

  • BEST ACTION SHOT

    • Elite Edition of Toy Shooter’s Toy Photography Course
    • Winner's Choice of EACH of the following:
    • Choice of ONE 2021-2022 Premier Guild Membership Gifts:
      • Options Include:
        • Star Wars: A New Hope™ - Han Solo™ (In Stormtrooper Disguise) Jumbo Figure
        • Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ - Pagetti Rook™ Mini Bust
        • Star Wars: A New Hope™ - Ben Kenobi™ Mini Bust
        • Star Wars™ - Stormtrooper (Concept) Premier Collection Statue
    • 2022-2023 Premier Guild Membership
    • $150 Online GGLTD Gift Certificate

OFFICIAL RULES

By submitting a contest entry, each contestant/photographer agrees and affirms to the following rules and regulations below:

  • All entries must be submitted to this form here
  • Entries will not be accepted unless submitted via the official contest form. Entries not submitted through the proper channel will be deleted.
  • Enter as many times as you like, but individuals are only eligible for one prize.
  • Each contestant/photographer affirms that he or she is 18 years old or older.
  • All entries must be received by March 28th, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Submissions will not be accepted once the deadline passes.
  • Submissions must be entered by the originating photographer, unless the contestant/photographer is a minor, whereby such contest submissions will be filled out and submitted by a parent or guardian.
  • No contest entries will be accepted by employees or individuals affiliated with Gentle Giant, Ltd., Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, LLC., Toyshooter, or their immediate families or members of their household.
  • The photo may be slightly retouched and/or color corrected but heavy digital editing and effects will be disqualified.
  • Any photo submission of actual people is strictly prohibited and will be immediately disqualified.
  • Contestant represents and warrants that their photo entry is an original work, wholly created by them.
  • The contestant/photographer certifies that he/she is the sole creator and copyright owner of the submitted photograph(s).
  • Contestants whose photo(s) depict other people’s copyrightable work, except officially licensed collectibles, are strictly prohibited and subject to disqualification.
  • Submissions depicting or insinuating lewd or offensive conduct or behavior are strictly prohibited and will be immediately disqualified.
  • Submissions depicting or insinuating political messages, behaviors, or undertones are strictly prohibited and will be immediately disqualified.
  • All material submitted to Gentle Giant, Ltd. for the contest can be used by Gentle Giant, Ltd. for promotional and marketing purposes. By entering the contest, entrants agree that photos submitted can be used by Gentle Giant, Ltd. for advertising purposes.
  • Entries will be judged by Gentle Giant, Ltd. and Toyshooter. All decisions are final. Gentle Giant, Ltd. reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate or does not conform to stated contest rules.
  • Final winners will be announced during the week beginning April 4th, 2022 on the Gentle Giant, Ltd. website and social media platforms.
  • Winners will be notified via the email used for submission. If no response is received after 3 business days, a new winner will be selected and the previous winner will forfeit all rights to the prize. The prize must be collected by the winner and is non-transferable.
  • Contestant agrees to indemnify Toyshooter, Gentle Giant, Ltd., and Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, LLC., should contestants breach any of the above rules and regulations, resulting in any legal action against Toyshooter, Gentle Giant, Ltd., and Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, LLC.
  • All decisions shall be made at the sole discretion of Toyshooter and Gentle Giant, Ltd. and are final and binding.
  • The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

DISCLAIMER: Don’t try anything that might damage your collectibles!!! Be smart and be safe when shooting your collection. Don’t do anything to endanger yourself or others to take a photo. Gentle Giant, Ltd. and Toyshooter assume no responsibility for any actions taken in entering this contest.