Prizes & Weighting

LARGE MODEL:

• Best Overall (1st $1000, 2nd $500, 3rd $300) & New Blood $200
  • 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 $750, 2nd $300, 3rd $300) & 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 $550, 2nd $200, 3rd $150) & 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 $1000, 2nd $450, 3rd $300)
  • 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.

BUST:

• Best Overall (1st $600, 2nd $250, 3rd $200)
  • 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%
  • Entry must not take up more than a 200x200mm square area, with a maximum height of 150mm.
  • 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:

Sponsor's Choice x3: $900 Cash Prize. These are entries that are chosen by our Title Sponsors, each being a model in their collection. 

Sooooo Cute: Cash Prizes of $100. This entry is chosen  by the Judges to be the Cutest and light-hearted entry. 

Made us Laugh: Cash Prizes of $100. This entry is chosen  by the Judges to be the most humorous entry.  

Beautiful Colours: Cash Prizes of $100. This entry is chosen  by the Judges to be the most colourful entry.  

Even We Are Disturbed: Cash Prizes of $100. This entry is chosen  by the Judges to be the most grimdark and disturbing entry.  

*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.