Iron Avatarist - World Tour!

[Haruki-kun]

Welcome to...
Iron Avatarist

The judges in this Iron Avatarist contest...

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z82/Oblivion017/InkFemale.gif|http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h287/serpentine16/Avatarables/Serpentine/SerpentineNewest.gif|http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj264/programmer162/fujiwaranomokoufix.png|http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KKSTTfgrb9o/Te_md-jUThI/AAAAAAAABpY/wttEHcyWxEk/TrixAv.png|http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x280/kriskatarn/Diabolokris-1.png
Oblivion|Serpentine|Memnarch|Trixie|Kid Kris


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Our theme this month is...
World Tour!
To remember the amazing world we live in, this month's Iron Avatarist will take a new approach at categories, with each category being used to represent a continent. In this Iron Avatarist you may submit any entries relating to:

Countries
People
Landmarks
Cultures
Traditions
etc.


Remember: All artwork must be your own. Do not take, alter, or use any of the The Giant's art. Thanks.

Categories
There will be a First through Third place award for each of the following:

Best World Avatar (Any creation of 120x120 or smaller. Please do not include "large versions". The avatar must stand alone.)
Best North America (Any depiction based on a location North America or the Caribbean)
Best South America (Any depiction based on a location in Central and South America)
Best Europe (Any depiction based on a location in Europe)
Best Africa (Any depiction based on a location in Africa)
Best Asia (Any depiction based on a location in Asia)
Best Oceania (Any depiction based on a location in Australia and the Pacific)
Best Other (Depictions of Antarctica, The North Pole, or a combination of several cultures.
Best Rookie Entry (only applicable to those who have never entered these competitions before)

And, of course, the Best Overall award.

And as an extra, I'll be giving out the Ruki's Choice Award for whatever entry I personally like the most from any category.

Rules

1. All entries must be posted by August 1st at Noon, EST.

2. Every entry must include a bolded introduction as to what category you are trying to enter in. Additionally, if it's your first time entering the contest, remember to add "Best Rookie Entry".

3. Every entry must include an itallic introduction as to what your entry is.

For example:
Best Other
Haruki's Freezing down here in Antarctica


4. All entries may be submitted ONCE and for ONE single category. Exceptions to this include: Best Rookie Entries will be submitted for both categories, and all entries are contestants for the Best Overall and Ruki's Choice awards.
4.b. As an added note, when submitting a large scene, it is possible to submit one single character from the scene as an Avatar. For example: If you submit a large comic, you may submit the character used for that comic separately.

5. You cannot re-submit an entry previously submitted to an IA competition.

6. Do not use spoilers. It makes the judge's job that much harder, and they may do you harm.

7. Only the avatarist who created the avatar may submit it.

8. Please do not quote images. The entry/name will suffice.

9. Keep entries within PG-13 or better. Adhere to forum rules.

Good luck!


Looking for past competitions? Check out the Iron Avatarist Hall of Fame (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37653)
(Warning, image intensive)

[happyturtle]

Best World Avatar
The All Anglo-American Pastime
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/happyangloamerican.png

[Serpentine]

I shall, of course, be expecting plenty of 'straya entries :smallcool:

[Trixie]

...Still have place for judges? :P

[billtodamax]

Best World Avatar
The Stereotypical Tourist
http://i53.tinypic.com/x1xg1k.png

Yes, those are socks and thongs. Pink ones.

[Kris on a Stick]

...Still have place for judges? :P

I'll get in on this, please. :smallsmile:

[Mindfreak]

Dangit, all the judging spots are filled.
Dang you sleep! Dang yooooooou!:smalltongue:

Guess I'll just have to try to get my computer fixed this month. That virus will not live to see the hard drive.

[CrimsonAngel]

I should make something.

[wxdruid]

I'm thinking penguins... :smalltongue:

And scenes of the St Louis Arch with catlover.

[billtodamax]

Best North America
Totem Pole
http://i56.tinypic.com/rh3dds.png

Not entirely happy with this. Especially Serp's tail and hair.

Haruki, your wings are torturous.

[Haruki-kun]

Yes they are.... but... *bursts out laughing* I LOVE it! :smallbiggrin:

[happyturtle]

Best Europe
The Turtle at Stonehenge
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlehenge.png

[Derjuin]

Best Europe
Jack "Noir" the Ripper
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/NoirtheRipper2.png

[memnarch]

Hehe, both of those are good entries. :smallsmile:

[happyturtle]

Best North America
The Turtle at Hollywood
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlewood.png

Best Africa
The Turtle at Giza
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlemids.png

Only four continents to go! Woo! Kris, which country are you from? My brain fog isn't sure if it's Malaysia or Indonesia or Thailand.

[Kris on a Stick]

http://www.thailand-map.net/image/Map/thailand.gif

[Trixie]

...Needs big red arrow to actual location :smalltongue:

[happyturtle]

The turtle-dragon is going to Thailand! :smallbiggrin:

[Kris on a Stick]

...Needs big red arrow to actual location :smalltongue:

Will three do? :smalltongue:
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x280/kriskatarn/Thai.gif

[Serpentine]

Heh heh. "Phuket".
I require a pun on this topic :smalltongue:

Also 'straya!

[Kris on a Stick]

>.>
<.<
The 'h' is merely there to indicate a plosive 'p', rather than a hard 'p' (or more commonly known in English as 'b').
>.>
<.<
Also it's a long 'u'.

Besides, there are many more puns to be made about the neighboring Phi Phi Island! :smalltongue:

[petersohn]

>.>
<.<
The 'h' is merely there to indicate a plosive 'p', rather than a hard 'p' (or more commonly known in English as 'b').
>.>
<.<
So it basically sounds like "bucket"?

[happyturtle]

Best Other
The Turtle at Antarctica
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlenight.png

No sun there this time of year. >.>

I haven't decided yet what to do for Australia, Asia, or South America, other than narrowing down Asia to Thailand. Suggestions welcome. :smallsmile:

[Kris on a Stick]

PooKET, actually.

Handy tip for people reading Thai place names, or using a Thai-English dictionary/phrasebook (oh god, the number of people reading from these incorrectly...): Whenever you see an unaccompanied 'P', 'K' or 'T', mentally replace those sounds with 'B', 'G' and 'D'. The softer sounds made by those letters will be shown with a 'PH', 'KH' or 'TH'.

So you look in a phrasebook and see 'Chicken' = 'Kai', you should actually be pronouncing it 'Gai' (this is a mistake EVERYONE EVER makes ALL THE TIME argleblargleaaaaaargh :smallyuk:).
For the same reason, 'Thailand' is not actually pronounced 'Thighland'. :smalltongue:

(The 'k's in Bangkok do not follow this rule because Bangkok is not a Thai word. :smallsmile:)

I hope ye learned something. >.>

Edit ^: James Bond Island! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_Island#Ko_Tapu)
...
Or Wat Phra Kaew (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Phra_Kaew) (Wat Pra Gaew :smalltongue:) if you want to be boring and do an actual landmark... >.>

[Serpentine]

Suggestions welcome. :smallsmile:If you're doing national icons, Uluru or the Sydney Opera House are standard choices.

edit: Hey... Yesterday on the Facebook chat, we determined that Serpentine would live in The Garden of Eden in King's Canyon. It looks like this:http://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/images/kings/kings_touring_1lg.jpg
http://www.ntsearch.com.au/photos/gallery/Kings_Canyon/kingscanyon.jpg
http://www.voyages.com.au/images/kings/kings_environment_5lg.jpg
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/assets/images/article/outdoor/KingsCanyon_crLouiseSoutherden_main.jpgJust, y'know, putting that out there...

[happyturtle]

PooKET, actually.

Handy tip for people reading Thai place names, or using a Thai-English dictionary/phrasebook (oh god, the number of people reading from these incorrectly...): Whenever you see an unaccompanied 'P', 'K' or 'T', mentally replace those sounds with 'B', 'G' and 'D'. The softer sounds made by those letters will be shown with a 'PH', 'KH' or 'TH'.

So you look in a phrasebook and see 'Chicken' = 'Kai', you should actually be pronouncing it 'Gai' (this is a mistake EVERYONE EVER makes ALL THE TIME argleblargleaaaaaargh :smallyuk:).
For the same reason, 'Thailand' is not actually pronounced 'Thighland'. :smalltongue:

(The 'k's in Bangkok do not follow this rule because Bangkok is not a Thai word. :smallsmile:)

I hope ye learned something. >.>

Edit ^: James Bond Island! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_Island#Ko_Tapu)
...
Or Wat Phra Kaew (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Phra_Kaew) (Wat Pra Gaew :smalltongue:) if you want to be boring and do an actual landmark... >.>

Okay, so why don't the phrasebooks use B, G, and D? :smallconfused:

For that matter, why weren't the letters used that way when they were first converted to the Latin alphabet? :smallconfused::smallconfused:

Also, someone needs to do a Thigh-land entry. >.>

[Serpentine]

Mmm, that seems more like a deficiency of the phrasebooks than of those using them...

[Kris on a Stick]

Mostly because I'm forgetful and not a phonist and full of **** since I forgot the letters 'D' and 'B' are actually used. :smallsigh:
The sounds 'T' and 'P' in Thai are sort of a halfway between the English 'D' and 'T' sounds or 'B' and 'P'. Some phrasebooks/translators use 'Dt' and 'Bp' instead to represent this, though this isn't the official method, as far as I know.
So basically, D is harder sounding than T which is harder sounding than Th, and the same for whole B,P,Ph range. G still isn't used because there isn't a fullbodied 'G' sound in Thai - just the ohgodI'msoterribleatexplainingthisjusthavesomeexam plesinstead. :smallsigh:

Examples! (thanks wikipedia!)
'D' = ado
'T/Dt' = stable
'Th' = table
'B' = bash
'P/Bp' = span
'Ph' = pound
'K' = skin (as opposed to say, give)
'Kh' = kindle

Also we are now hilariously off-topic.

[super dark33]

The dead sea is a nice location, why wont your avatar go there?

heres an idea! no need to thank me!:smallbiggrin:

[billtodamax]

For 'Straya: Canberra has... parliament house. That has a recognisable shape.

The harbour bridge is classic, as is the opera house. Uluru is a large rock which might be hard to get across. We have a really big reef.

[Domochevsky]

Hm... needs more Matt. :smallbiggrin:

(I think i'll sit this one out, since this is more about geography and locations. I'm crap at those. >_> )

[happyturtle]

Best Other
The Turtle at Airport Security
http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtleairporttail.png

[Szilard]

Best World Avatar
Weeeeeeeeeeee!
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/SzilardG/Dogmantra.png

[wxdruid]

Best Other
...Well this sucks

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/Penguins.png

[Derjuin]

Best Oceania
The Bloop
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Bloop3.png


Also known as "What did Hastur put in that chili?" and "Do Great Old Ones even have Internal Organs?"

The fictional location of R'lyeh is at 47°9′S 126°43′W in the Pacific ocean, and The Bloop (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bloop), an unexplained, ultra-low-frequency and extremely powerful sound, traces to about 50° S 100° W.

[Serpentine]

*tee hee hee* :smallbiggrin:

[Serpentine]

*pokes thread*
Where's mah 'straya?! D:

[Derjuin]

Best World Avatar
King of All Cosmos
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/KoAC.png

[memnarch]

I'll point out that the categories are just location based; you can draw someone in the typical dress for that area or make a landscape of there.

Or do something with a unique twist on it like Derjuin up there.

[Haruki-kun]

I'll point out that the categories are just location based; you can draw someone in the typical dress for that area or make a landscape of there.

Or do something with a unique twist on it like Derjuin up there.

This is correct. Typical dresses, traditions, cultural aspects..... anything goes.

[happyturtle]

Best Other
The Turtle at Airport Security


Fun fact - if you require a walking stick to rest your weight on and can't lift both hands above your head, they won't let you use the body scanner machines. I told them I could lift either hand separately, as long as I could use the cane in the other hand, and I was wearing short sleeves, so there was obviously nothing concealed in my arms, but they went ahead and sent me through the metal detector instead. No pat-down, which was a relief. I'd rather be naked scanned than patted.

[Domochevsky]

Fun fact - if you require a walking stick to rest your weight on and can't lift both hands above your head, they won't let you use the body scanner machines. I told them I could lift either hand separately, as long as I could use the cane in the other hand, and I was wearing short sleeves, so there was obviously nothing concealed in my arms, but they went ahead and sent me through the metal detector instead. No pat-down, which was a relief. I'd rather be naked scanned than patted.

Which is both crap (which one do you like? Strip search or molestation?), but saying anything more on that would go into politics. So let it just be known that i oppose this in all its forms. :smallannoyed:

[happyturtle]

I was just annoyed that they don't seem to have any provisions for non-able-bodied people. Yes, I can stand on two feet unassisted. Yes, I can raise my arms over my head. But I can't stand on two feet unassisted while raising my arms above my head, or I lose my balance. And there are many many people far more disabled than me.

[Serpentine]

*kicks thread*
MOAR STRAYA RAWR! :furious:

Also more anything, plox :smallfrown:

[happyturtle]

I was going to have the Turtle fleeing a scary Australian spider, but I am afraid I won't be feeling well enough to do anymore entries before the contest ends. :smallfrown:

[Kris on a Stick]

*kicks thread*
MOAR STRAYA RAWR! :furious:

Also more anything, plox :smallfrown:

Hey, at least your continent has, well, has an entry. Poor Asia never gets invited to all the other continent's parties. :smallfrown:

[Serpentine]

What, Derjuin's Oceania? Pfft. It's not even on land, or even in Australian waters! And anyway, Asia's already had it's own entire contest. So ner :smalltongue:

[wxdruid]

Best North America
St Louis Arch

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/Arch.png

Embellishments added to the Arch

[Zjoot]

I've got Asia covered in my plans for this one, but unless someone can give me a good picture of an aboriginal warior, as well as some sort of ancient Australian landmark, my favorite continent probably won't get an entry from me. :smallwink:

EDIT: never mind, I found one. :smallbiggrin: If I don't procrastinate like I did in the last IA, I'll have an entry for each inhabited continent before the end of the month.

[Serpentine]

Yeeeaaaaah... I was gonna say. There's plenty out there of both :smallwink: Australia is very, very old...

[Teddy]

Yeeeaaaaah... I was gonna say. There's plenty out there of both :smallwink: Australia is very, very old...

Although the distinct lack of cameras might limit the amount of material from the era before the 19th century. :smallwink:

[Mauve Shirt]

Best Oceania
Totally unrealistic, beer is the perfect breakfast

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/aussiefridge-1.png

Best World Avatar
"The Boganness just pops off the screen"

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/Bogan.png

[Cizak]

Can I have a translation for that?:smallbiggrin:

[billtodamax]

"Hey, what's with there being a lot of delicious food in my fridge, none of it useful for breakfast?"

I think.

He's clearly not counting vegemite on toast.

[Serpentine]

Did... did I just get quoted? :smalleek:

[Mauve Shirt]

"Hey, what's with there being a lot of delicious food in my fridge, none of it useful for breakfast?"

I think.

He's clearly not counting vegemite on toast.

It's like how I look in my cupboard in the morning and think "I really don't want cereal, even though I have 3 boxes of it. Why don't we have any waffles?" And then I whine about how there's nothing for breakfast. :smalltongue:

Did... did I just get quoted? :smalleek:

Yep!

[Mr_Saturn]

Hey, at least your continent has, well, has an entry. Poor Asia never gets invited to all the other continent's parties. :smallfrown:

You want Asia? Represent!

Best Asia Avatar
Mount Fuji
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/Yitsockl/mountfuji.png

If you lament that its not Thai, I'm Chinese... Mount Fuji just seemed more iconic okay?

[memnarch]

Hooray, another entry!

[half-halfling]

I finally managed to draw something :)

Best North America
Statue of Liberty

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/l1.png

And two versions of avatars:

Best World Avatar
Statue of Liberty version1

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/l2.png

Best World Avatar
Statue of Liberty version2

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/l3.png

[super dark33]

try to make a guy floating on the dead sea.:smallbiggrin:

[Serpentine]

Come on guys, this should be a really good one :frown: Costumes and stereotypes alone should be ample inspiration.

[wxdruid]

Best North America
Out of State

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/StateLines.png

[super dark33]

Havent seen you in here before! welcome (or welcom back)

[wxdruid]

I participated in a few before this one and have one or two others in this contest. :smalltongue:

[Mr_Saturn]

For some reason, world tour makes me feel like the avatar/creation needs to be slightly picturesque, so it needs a background to make it complete. That sort of makes it harder. Background images are my kryptonite.

Best Asia
Rice Farmer
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/Yitsockl/ricefarm.png

[Akrim.elf]

Best Europe
Leaning Tower of Pisa
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/207/7/7/garfield_theme___run__odie____by_depresiveneko-d41p0eo.png

Best World Avatar
African Women
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/Akrim13/g10362.png

Best Africa
In road
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/207/2/d/woman_in_africa_by_depresiveneko-d41p520.png

[Mauve Shirt]

Best Europe
What's more Belgian than Waffles?
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/belgianwaffles.png

Best Europe
Except perhaps...
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/twoskullslarger.png
(This is based on a painting (http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lds7lii5lI1qfaz7oo1_r1_400.jpg) by my favorite Belgian artist)

And avatar-sized
Best World Avatar
[I]Two skulls disputing over a Belgian waffle[/I
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/twoskullsavvie.png

[super dark33]

OHMYGODITLOOKSSODELICIOUS

i love waffels :smallsmile:

[petersohn]

Best Europe
Transylvania
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9886/transyb.png

To clarify:
The first panel is Vlad You-know-who. The second is Agatha from Girl Genius. The third one is a peasant from RL Transylvania.

[Szilard]

You sir, are so right. If I were a judge, I'd totally vote you first for Europe. Also, yay for another Hungarian!:smallbiggrin:

[Haruki-kun]

Well, I've given out extra time, so I think it's time for me to break out the big bad blue text.

CONTEST CLOSED! NO MORE ENTRIES, PLEASE!

In the process of making the new thread. The results for Here be Dragons will take a couple days more.

NEW THREAD (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209781)

[Thormag]

We want trophies! We want trophies! :smallwink:

[happyturtle]

Ruki has been doing some World Touring of his own, but I keep poking him for the results here.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/Haruki-san/Emotes/Poketothread.png

Is the hold up trophy making? Do we need to recruit volunteers for that, Ruki? :smallsmile:

[Thormag]

No, trophies have been ready since 2 weeks (maybe more). I know that because I made them.

[happyturtle]

Awesome. :smallsmile: I really appreciate trophy makers. It's got to be just as hard as doing non-trophy art, but it doesn't get as much attention or admiration. So *applause* even though I haven't seen them yet. :smallsmile:

[Trixie]

...all of the trophies? :smallconfused:

Because I think at least some of them will go unawarded, sorry :(

[Haruki-kun]

Pretty much what Happy said, I'm traveling and hadn't had time to take care of this, as I'm still settling in. Anyway....

Award Ceremony

Best World Avatar

1st. Place: Weeeeeee! by Szilard
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4765/worldx.pnghttp://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/SzilardG/Dogmantra.png

2nd. Place: The Stereotypical Tourist by billtodamax
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4300/worlds.pnghttp://i53.tinypic.com/x1xg1k.png

3rd. Place: the statue of liberty, version 1, by half-halfling
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/4246/worldb.pnghttp://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/l2.png

Best North America

1st. Place: Totem Pole by Billtodamax
http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/338/northamerica.pnghttp://i56.tinypic.com/rh3dds.png

2nd. Place: The Statue of Liberty by Half-halfling
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4489/northamericas.pnghttp://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx144/half-halfling/l1.png

3rd. Place: The Turtle at Hollywood
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5074/northamericab.pnghttp://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlewood.png

Best Europe

1st. Place: Transylvania by petersohn
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/763/europel.pnghttp://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9886/transyb.png

2nd. Place: The Turtle at Stonehenge, by happyturtle
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3010/europes.pnghttp://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlehenge.png

3rd. Place: Leaning Tower of Pisa by Akrim.Elf
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/4310/europeb.pnghttp://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/207/7/7/garfield_theme___run__odie____by_depresiveneko-d41p0eo.png

Best Africa

1st. Place: In road, by Akrim.Elf
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/6550/africah.pnghttp://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/207/2/d/woman_in_africa_by_depresiveneko-d41p520.png

2nd. Place: The Turtle at Giza by happyturtle
http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7558/africas.pnghttp://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlemids.png

Best Asia

1st. Place: Rice Farmer, by Mr. Saturn
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7474/asiag.pnghttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/Yitsockl/ricefarm.png

2nd. Place: Mount Fuji, by Mr. Saturn
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9458/asias.pnghttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/Yitsockl/mountfuji.png

Best Oceania

1st. Place: The Bloop, by Derjuin
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/1624/oceania.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Bloop3.png

2nd. Place: Totally unrealistic, beer is the perfect breakfast, by Mauve Shirt
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3264/oceanias.pnghttp://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/h0wupdohighknee/aussiefridge-1.png

Best Other

1st. Place: Well, this sucks, by wxdruid
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2026/otherkw.pnghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Town/Penguins.png

2nd. Place: The Turtle at Antarctica, by happyturtle
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6215/otherso.pnghttp://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtlenight.png

3rd. Place: The Turtle at Airport Security
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8493/otherb.pnghttp://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/happyturtle-avs/Iron-Avatarist/turtleairporttail.png

Best Overall

1st. Place: Weeeeee! by Szilard
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/3631/overallf.pnghttp://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd233/SzilardG/Dogmantra.png

2nd. Place: The Bloop, by Derjuin
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7949/overallsy.pnghttp://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc273/xilobucket/Bloop3.png

3rd. Place: Mt. Fuji by Mr. Saturn
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9096/overallb.pnghttp://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/Yitsockl/mountfuji.png

Ruki's Choice Award

Totem Pole, by Billtodamax
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/582/aruki.pnghttp://i56.tinypic.com/rh3dds.png

And of course, I cannot thank Thormag enough for making some of the awesomest trophies I have ever seen.

[Szilard]

Thank you judges and Thormag!:smallbiggrin:

[happyturtle]

Thormag deserves a trophy for his trophies. These are beautiful!

Now to make a trophy case. :smallbiggrin:

[wxdruid]

All, thanks for the vote for the poor Madagascar penguins discovering Antartica. :smalltongue: I do love those hilarious penguins.

If only I could see the wonderful trophies from work. :smallfrown:

[Akrim.elf]

awww... thanx you very much!
this trophy is awe.. ehm, is fantastic!

im so happy, thanx again!

[Mauve Shirt]

Wheee, second place! Thanks judges!

[Oblivion]

:smalleek: (I wish there was a smily with its jaw dropped)

Thormag... wow. Just wow. I was in the trophy making business for a while, so I know how much of a pain it can be, but man, you really overdid it this time!

Oh, and congrats everyone! This contest proved to be harder to judge than expected.

[petersohn]

Yay! I won a 1st place! Thanks.

Congrats to all winners, too. And yes, the trophies are awesome, too.

[Andre]

The trophies are worthy of a trophy.

Does not compute. *explodes*