What you can and can't do... (at least in this contest ;-)

** Any changes to these rules will be minor and announced far in advance.

If you have any doubts, please send me a direct email : scott@stewartsattic.com.

The basic rule of this contest is for everyone to have fun!

General Rules

  1. All figure bodies (including horses) used in any category have to be original Marx, CXR or reissued Marx bodies. No other bodies are admissible even if not the main focus of the entry. A saloon full of Barbie dolls will not be admissible. This is a Marx only event.
  2. Stay in Period - Try to keep scenery and accessories in the same time period as your figure
  3. You can enter a completely 'Original' figure or a customized figure / horse. The following customizations are Allowed:
    1. Any amount of paint anywhere on the figure or horse
    2. ReRooting of hair anywhere on the figure or horse
    3. Non-Marx produced head or hands / gloves
    4. Non-Marx produced accessories
    5. Non-Marx produced vehicles (period accuracy will be judged)
  4. For the "Virtual" categories. Submitted photos and descriptions will be posted near the physical display of other entrys.
  5. During the convention, attendees will be asked to vote for their favorite entry in each category. These votes will be tallied.
  6. After the convention, virtual voting will be opened. These online votes will be tallied and combined with the attendee voting to determine the winner for each category.
  7. The winning entries for each category and name of submitter will be posted to this site within two weeks of completing the voting process.

Category Specific Rules

Category Rules / Notes
Best Figure at Show Figure / horse body has to be a vintage Marx, reissue, or CXR body. Parts may be interchanged from other Marx type figures. Body paint is allowed. Custom heads and accessories are encouraged. Entries will be evaluated on originality, difficulty, artistic skill and uniqueness.
Best Figure Set at Show Basic Figure or Horse bodies have to be vintage Marx, reissue, or CXR. Parts may be interchanged from other Marx type figures. Body paint is allowed. Custom heads and accessories are encouraged. Entries will be evaluated on originality, difficulty, artistic skill and uniqueness.
Best Virtual Figure Figure / horse body has to be a vintage Marx, reissue, or CXR body. Parts may be interchanged from other Marx type figures. Body paint is allowed. Custom heads and accessories are encouraged. Entries will be evaluated on originality, difficulty, artistic skill and uniqueness.
Best Virtual Figure Set Basic Figure or Horse bodies have to be vintage Marx, reissue, or CXR. Parts may be interchanged from other Marx type figures. Body paint is allowed. Custom heads and accessories are encouraged. Entries will be evaluated on originality, difficulty, artistic skill and uniqueness.