- The contest runs between 01 February 2025 and 01 December 2025.
- You read it right! you will almost have a whole year to make a model!
- Models must be made by hand, as we wish to stimulate crafting.
- Models can be made from any material including plastic kits, random object, trash, you name it!
- Models may consist up to roughly 10% – 20% of 3d printed parts. This is an indication and will be subject to the discretion of the judges. In case of doubt, please send a message to peculiarrobotcontest@gmail.com.
- Models need to be new, no entering of finished models. They do not have to be exclusive for this contest, so if you would like to enter another contest that allows this, it’s fine with us. All we want is for you to make a new, cool and weird model during the contest duration.
- There can only be one entry per participant. Though it is possible to switch entries up until the deadline.
- There is no formal registration, as long as you send a finished model with all required pictures you are in! (Requirements below)
- To be valid each entry needs at least:
- The name by which you want to be known, an entry name (every mech needs a name right?).
- Social media names are nice for tagging you, but not obligatory for entry.
- Picture of the start of the build containing the main ‘ingredients’ and the entry pass clearly visible either printed out or on a screen. If this is not possible for you, please contact us.
- 6 work in progress pictures at various stages of the build, with the entry pass in clear view, one of these must be the naked model pre-painting (as far as this is possible).
- 6 finished pictures of the build, 4 of which need to be overview pictures from various angles, and 2 can be glamour shots or pictures of specific details the participant wishes to emphasize.
More pictures are allowed of course. - These pictures must be sent to peculiarrobotcontest@gmail.com.
- Posting work in progress pictures in the Facebook group is not obligatory, but we would love to see how you progress throughout the build.
- Posting work in progress or finished pictures other social media is encouraged, please use the hashtag @peculiarrobotcontest2025 or tag our relevant account so we can see it all!
- Entries will only be considered if they are sent to peculiarrobotcontest@gmail.com before 01 December 2025, and include the name by which you want to be known, the entry name, and all relevant pictures (1 pre-build and in 6 progress with the entry pass, and 6 finished).
If you have any questions, please let us know on peculiarrobotcontest@gmail.com and we will answer you asap.