Prizes & Weighting

LARGE MODEL:

• Best Overall (1st $2,700, 2nd $900, 3rd $600) & New Champion $250
  • Plaque for all placing Entries.
  • For Judging Details, and Criteria Details please see https://resinbeast.com/pages/judging
  • Criteria weights for this category are:
    • Originality and Ambition 10%
    • Theme and Narrative 10%
    • Workmanship 15%
    • Artistic Application 65%
  • Models that were sold with a base size of at least 90mm or are over 20cm in height (bottom of foot to highest point of the model).
  • Maximum dimensions of 175x175mm square of 175mm round with a maximum height of 410mm.
  • One may submit Plastic or Resin Models for competition.

MID-SIZE MODEL:

• Best Overall (1st $1,900, 2nd $600, 3rd $400) & New Champion $150
  • Plaque for all placing Entries.
  • For Judging Details, and Criteria Details please see https://resinbeast.com/pages/judging
  • Criteria weights for this category are:
    • Originality and Ambition 10%
    • Theme and Narrative 10%
    • Workmanship 15%
    • Artistic Application 65%
  • Models sold with a minimum base size above 40mm and a maximum base size below 90mm.
  • Maximum dimension of 100x100mm square or 100mm round with a maximum height of 300mm.
  • One may submit Plastic or Resin Models for competition.

SMALL MODEL:

• Best Overall (1st $750, 2nd $400, 3rd $300) & New Champion $100
  • Plaque for all placing Entries.
  • For Judging Details, and Criteria Details please see https://resinbeast.com/pages/judging
  • Criteria weights for this category are:
    • Originality and Ambition 10%
    • Theme and Narrative 10%
    • Workmanship 15%
    • Artistic Application 65%
  • Models sold with a base size equal to or below 40mm.
  • Maximum dimensions of 50x50mm square or 50mm round with a maximum height of 150mm for the entry.
  • One may submit Plastic or Resin Models for competition.

DIORAMA:

• Best Overall (1st $2,700, 2nd $900, 3rd $600) & New Champion $250
  • Plaque for all placing Entries.
  • For Judging Details, and Criteria Details please see https://resinbeast.com/pages/judging
  • Criteria weights for this category are:
    • Originality and Ambition 15%
    • Theme and Narrative 30%
    • Workmanship 15%
    • Artistic Application 40%
  • Minimum of 2 fully represented models. (Not one model and a hand rising out of the ground!)
  • Entry must be on a minimum of a 100mm round base up to a maximum of 200x200mm square or 200mm round, and with a maximum height of 410mm.
  • A Diorama may include a mix and match of models from both companies if desired but the cohesiveness will be considered. Tie break points awarded if done successfully.
  • One may submit Plastic or Resin Models for competition.

UNIT OR WARBAND:

• Best Overall (1st $2,100, 2nd $700, 3rd $550) & New Champion $150
  • Plaque for all placing Entries.
  • For Judging Details, and Criteria Details please see https://resinbeast.com/pages/judging
  • Criteria weights for this category are:
    • Originality and Ambition 15%
    • Theme and Narrative 20%
    • Workmanship 15%
    • Artistic Application 50%
  • This is a bit of a tricky one, so please read carefully.
    • Maximum base size for models in the composition is 60mm.
    • Units must be constructed using the following point system:
    • Models sold on a base smaller than 40mm are worth 1 point
    • Models sold on a 40mm - 60mm base are worth 2 points
    • Unit may have multiple base sizes in the unit.
    • Units must not have a value over 12 points or under 6 points.
    • This means that depending on the base size of the models you will have at minimum 3 models and at maximum 12 models.
  • Entry must not take up more than a 200x200mm square area, with a maximum height of 150mm.
  • Unit may be placed on a unit base or presented as individual models, and all basing elements will be taken into account when judging.
  • A Unit/Warband may consist of a mix and match of models from both companies if desired, but the cohesiveness will be considered. Tie break points awarded if done successfully.
  • One may submit Plastic or Resin Models for competition.

In addition to the Prizes the following will be awarded on top of any other prizes awarded above:

The Killing Blow: $2000 Cash Prize. For the entrant who obtains the highest average score with both a Creature Caster and Para-Bellum Model. This requires scoring high enough to place with least two entries. Please note that Diorama and Unit even if they include models from both companies will only count as a single entry. This prize represents our Best in Show Artist, and requires consistent performance across multiple metrics, so it is an extremely challenging, but rewarding achievement.

Community Choice: Cash Prizes of $750, $300, $150. The most popular models as featured on the Resin Beast web galleries will be awarded additional prizes. The community will have the opportunity to participate and vote.

Heart of the Beast: All entries that make it through the Judges initial selection will be eligible for a Heart of the Beast Token, and no cash prizes provided by our sponsors. The value of these prizes will be determined by the amount of sponsorship received, but is currently at $3600 in retail value and climbing!

Embark on your Quest: All entrants will be receiving supplies to embark on their quest to slay the Resin Beast. While this is a high-level competition we also want to encourage a feeling of fun. Ultimately, a competition is a community event and there is much to be gained whether you are vying for the top spot, or just challenging yourself. A free gift will be given to all entrants to celebrate them embarking upon this epic quest together.

BONUS PRIZES:

The Killing Blow - 1st: $2,000.00

Community Choice - 1st: $500.00, 2nd: $200.00, 3rd: $100.00

*To be eligible for the New Champion Arises award you must not have placed in a prior resin beast competition. Please indicate on your entry form.