The deadline for the first round of judging for the "BE@RBRICK Design Contest" is fast approaching, hosted by MEDICOM TOY.
MEDICOM TOY
2016: MEDICOM TOY's 20th Anniversary & BE@RBRICK's 15th Anniversary Contest
First Round Deadline Looms for BE@RBRICK Design Contest
MEDICOM TOY, celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, is hosting a design contest for its iconic block-type bear figure, BE@RBRICK, to also mark its 15th anniversary. The deadline for the first round of submissions is August 31 (Monday).
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Open to All: Amateurs and Professionals Welcome!
Design your own 7cm tall BE@RBRICK figure as you envision it, and leave your mark on history as an anniversary model for its 15th year.
Entry forms can be downloaded and printed, allowing for revisions. Submissions are accepted via postal mail, email, or in person at MEDICOM TOY's directly managed stores.
Entries must adhere to the following conditions: do not add designs outside the BE@RBRICK outline; do not include logos, brand names, or any representations that may infringe on third-party rights; and do not feature designs or text that are morally objectionable (e.g., depicting tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or sexual content).
The Grand Prize winner will see their design produced as part of "BE@RBRICK Series 32," scheduled for release in June 2016. The designer will also receive a complete set of Series 32. Unleash your creativity and share your unique vision with the world.
BE@RBRICK Design Contest: Submission Guidelines
The BE@RBRICK design contest by MEDICOM TOY will announce its results after two rounds of judging.
Application Period
First Round: Must arrive by August 31, 2015 (Monday)
Second Round: Late September to November 30, 2015 (Monday) (for first-round finalists only)
MEDICOM TOY Contest Secretariat
Tel. 03-3460-7555 (Weekdays 11:00 - 18:00)
http://www.medicomtoy.co.jp/information/contest2015.php