THE DEAL:
Yeah, yeah . . . I know this is technically seven X five, but a) I wanted to give you guys more options and b) five X five sounds better. :D

Okay. So. Using the chart below, you will select seven elements and incorporate them into one doll. Pretty simple! (Although there's further explanation under the chart. And, as always, don't forget to read all the rules!)

Please select any one element from column 1, any one element from column 2, any one element from column 3, and so on through to column 5. You DO NOT have to choose across by row, and you MAY NOT choose two items from the same column.

Acceptable examples: Make a character from classic literature into an 80s pop or rock star using a base where one arm is raised, using the colour #250F4D, and a dais or background element under the feet.
OR
Make yourself into a human version of a Muppet character using a base with an unusual skin tone, using the colour F19969, and a musical instrument.

Oh yes: don't forget to include which elements you chose in the entry form (which you can copy/paste from below).

 

1. Make...	2. into...	3. using a base...	4. using this colour...	5. and this prop.
yourself	a video game fighter	that pre-dates 2004	Hex #F19969	a dais or a background element under the doll's feet
a comic book or cartoon character	an Elizabethan or Shakespearean character	where one arm is raised	Hex #28A172	a musical instrument
your muse	an 80s pop or rock star	with a dark or unusual skin tone	Hex #D5F716	a flower or plant
a site sister, RL friend, or family member	a human version of a Muppet character	from a site you haven't visited up until this point	Hex #250F4D	a scepter or staff
a character from classic literature	a member of a royal court	that has one foot up off the ground	Hex #FCEEF3	outlandish/crazy footwear
a human version of your pet	a high couture fashion model	that is the 26th base from the start in any of your base folders*	Hex #7BDCCB	something sharp, spiny, or pointy
a sci-fi character	a ballroom dancer	that is the 26th base from the end in any of your base folders**	Hex #884E57	something woven into the hair

 

 

COLUMN EXPLANATION:

COLUMN 1
-> Anime & manga will be accepted in the cartoons/comic book option
-> I'm defining "classic literature" as any well-known story that's 50 years old or older. The story doesn't have to be in English!
-> For the pet option, it can be any pet you've owned, past or present
-> The sci-fi character can be from any source: book, tv, or movie

COLUMN 2
-> When thinking "video game fighter" think along the lines of Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. You don't have to adhere to the styles of these two games, I'm just pointing you in a general direction. Think two-player arcade-style fighting games with interesting characters and interesting costumes.
-> Very rough timeline for the Elizabethan era: 1550–1605.
-> Because there are so many Muppet characters, I think we should stick to television Muppets. That means Sesame Street, The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock. You can also mix genders if you want, and make Fozzie Bear or Oscar the Grouch female, or Miss Piggy a male.
-> You can create kings & queens, princes & princesses for the royal court option, but I will also accept dolls based on ladies-in-waiting, jesters, knights, pages, flag bearers, clergymen or anything like that. Look here for more ideas. Also, the royal court does not have to be European in style.
-> Ballroom dancer: any ballroom style goes

COLUMN 3
-> I know people usually keep their bases in multiple folders, so for the "26th from the start/end" options, choose any folder you like and start counting!
-> *If your base folders are much smaller than mine, please count 16th from the start or end
-> **If your base folders are much, much smaller than mine, please count 6th from the start or end

COLUMN 4
-> You do not have to feature your selected colour prominently, but don't hide it either. Find some way to creatively incorporate it into your doll

COLUMN 5
-> Everything in this column must be made by you. Please don't use pre-made props.

Judging:
A private jury will judge the contest. There will also be a "Lazzi's Choice" where I select my favourite dolls.

Potential Prize Categories:
Best overall: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Best hair
Best shoes
Best outfit
Most creative
Best use of colour
Best details
Craziest combination
(The number of prize categories will depend on the number of entries received.)

Prizes:
1st place doll: plaque, link & a custom doll.
2nd place, 3rd place & all other category winners: plaque & a link
All entrants will receive a participation plaque.

 

GENERAL CONTEST RULES:

1. You may re-submit your entry (if you want to make changes or improvements) as many times as you want, just as long as you make your final submission before the deadline.

2. Max entries: two per person.

3. Original artwork only! All entries must be your own creation (i.e.: do not steal the dolls of others and enter them).

4. No frankendolled bases will be permitted.

5. There is no official size limit on the doll, but please keep it reasonable (approx. 400X400 pixels)

6. Simple animation is permitted.

7. Backgrounds WILL NOT be permitted for this particular contest.

8. Please keep all entries at a PG-13 level.

9. Please submit entry as a transparent .gif. If you are unable to do so, please make the background a bright colour that does not appear anywhere on your doll so I can cut it out for you.

10. Failure to comply with the rules will result in disqualification.

11. E-mail all entries to Please put Five X Five Contest in the subject line (otherwise it might get sent to the spam pile!)

Entry form:
Your dolling name:
Base credit (please provide the link!):
Your website (if you have one):
Email:
The five options you used:


(Don't forget to attach your doll!) :D

 

 

 

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