New Contest Suggestion

[Lady Nyxie]

I would like to suggest an idea for a new contest.

We, as a group, would pick a list of items that each of the contestants would use to make a creation all their own. The items would all be inexpensive things found in the average home (rubber band, roll of masking tape, roll of paper towels, etc.). The contestants would have to use say 80% of the items on the list.

I think it would be very interesting to see the creativity that can be accomplished by different people with a standard list of items.

[sharpobject]

I like that idea. I'm not creative myself - but I'd love to see what people come up with.

[Black Cat]

That sounds like a cool idea.

[BoysinBoo]

Great Idea Nyx. Love it. It's perfect for the home haunter in these economic doldrums we seem to be having.

AND... it sounds like an episope of MacGuyver. Remember the one where Mac defeats the Terrorists by building a hover tank using just a Talking thru Boris, some chewing gum and his pocket knife... LMAO!

[Ms. Wicked]

It sounds like a great idea to me!

[Zombie-F]

I like it! Our next contest was supposed to have been a coffin building contest, but Halloween Forum just did one of those so I didn't want to copy them. If I find time over the weekend I'll start working on the rules.

You guys should start tossing out some ideas for items to be used. I'll pick and choose based off of the list you guys submit here. :)

[Lotus]

I demand a pots and pans robot contest!!!!!!!!!!

Card Board, Tin Foil, scrap wood, branches.....

[Sickie Ickie]

Love the idea!

[Bone Dancer]

I like it too, a real low budget build

[Black Cat]

List of household items I can think of right off the bat:
wire hangers
dryer lint
plastic soda bottles
Gallon milk jugs
bottle caps
paper bags
plastic grocery bags
pens-the ones clogging up the junk draw
newspaper
food coloring-left overs from Easter
all purpose flour
dish detergent
styrofoam-from the meat packages.

I could go on and on. I love using stuff around the house and recycling it into a halloween prop.

[Lady Nyxie]

Cool. This is gonna be so much fun.

[Otaku]

I like it! Our next contest was supposed to have been a coffin building contest, but Halloween Forum just did one of those so I didn't want to copy them. If I find time over the weekend I'll start working on the rules.

You guys should start tossing out some ideas for items to be used. I'll pick and choose based off of the list you guys submit here. :)

Arrrggh! Just when I'm in the middle of a "Buried Alive" coffin build!

[Revenant]

Sounds like the Rapid Remains contest at Ironstock -- which, by the way, MY team WON this year lol http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/pjhawke/smilies/woot.gif

[Sickie Ickie]

congrats Rev!

[Lilly]

sounds good to me man....

congrats REV!!

coffee cans
twine
nuts and bolts
nails
empty plastic bottles

[Bone Dancer]

I dont know BC, sounds like you have a plan going already. Dryer lint, for zee making of zee clay. How nafarious of you. You have been planning this for months haven't you, plotting and planning, just waiting for the right moment. What? A gun, no Karen I will not tell anyone. Noooooo dont do it. ------------------.

[Ms. Wicked]

...she is married to Vlad.

[BoysinBoo]

Hey BC, "No more wire hangers!" :eek:

What if there was also a list of banned items. I'm not sure I could build something without at least one piece of duct tape. Might make it even more fun.

[BoysinBoo]

Sounds like the Rapid Remains contest at Ironstock -- which, by the way, MY team WON this year lol http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e31/pjhawke/smilies/woot.gif

What was your list of supplies, Rev?

[dynoflyer]

Could it have a 'green' halloween theme? Made of recycled materials? I like where this is going.

[beelce]

I LIKE THE IDEA, count me in...Can we add something more than just around the house stuff?...How about a SMALL dollar amount that we can spend on anything we want to add to our prop.

[AzKittie74]

Sounds like alot of FUN!
how bout..
Flour
water
duct tape
hot glue
tooth picks
news paper or phone book
pvc pipe (haha I have this in alot of different sizes)
fake plants
dirt
pillow (stuffing)
balloons
nails

Great now I am going to be dreaming of what I can use hahaha expect a list tomorrow! haha

[Black Cat]

I was merely making suggestions for items to use from things normally found in ones home. Heheheheheh

As for no coat hangers one could substitute paperclips, old bird cage wire, wire bread ties.

Oh my the list could go on and on.
Toothpicks
Pasta noodles
old wax candles


I would love to see a contest for going green.
Excluded items paint, stains and store bought glue. It's amazing what you could do with dyes, flour, water, and dishsoap, and cornstarch.

[Lady Nyxie]

I was merely making suggestions for items to use It's amazing what you could do with dyes, flour, water, and dishsoap, and cornstarch.

Recipes, please.

[lewlew]

What a novel idea! I like it! Especially the 'green' idea.

Sticks
Twigs
Vines
Leaves
Plants

[Bone Dancer]

I LIKE THE IDEA, count me in...Can we add something more than just around the house stuff?...How about a SMALL dollar amount that we can spend on anything we want to add to our prop.

Bee, I guess I would prefer to see it limited to just house stuff and very common house stuff at that. I would guess that most of our houses contain things not common to most folks ( I have a few small skulls next to my chair and a gallon of elmers in the hallway, not to mention the fake eyeballs) And as far as adding money into the mix, even a small amount, would change the nature of the build. I mean, what is available to me for a dollar and what may be available to you for a dollar might be two very different things. If I understand what folks are saying here this is almost a "stranded on a island" concept and all you have are these few basic items. Its not so much what you have, but how creative you can be with next to nothing.

[Ms. Wicked]

Skulls lying around the house isn't normal? :eek:

[scream1973]

It is for me Ms W.. Lets see they are in the guest room , my bedroom , cubby holes , garage .. I think the kids even probably 1 or 2 in thier rooms.

[AzKittie74]

I've got a huge one (skull) in the center of my dining room table right now. ;O)
When were ya thinking of doing this? before Halloween? soon?
I think this will be alot of fun as long as I don't have to ship it anywhere hahahaha!

[Zombie-F]

When were ya thinking of doing this? before Halloween? soon?


It will probably start in a week or two and end in mid-september. That gives everyone plenty of time to work on their creations.

[slightlymad]

Wow a build from common house hold items Z has his work cut for rules on this one. I mean hell if this is what my garage looks like you can imagine my shed. Not to mention what some of us consider a "common" house hold item.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/Slightlymad1/Garage1-1.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/Slightlymad1/Garage2-1.jpg

And yes all those totes are filled with potential

[Merlin (The Quiet One)]

I know whatcha mean! I have the same kind of 'potential'. lol

[Bone Dancer]

I really dont think it will be that big of a problem. I think the general idea is "common items" that would be found in regular household, not a haunters house. So we are looking at stuff like tape, paper towel or toilet or newspaper. Its my guess that it will be a very limited list of things both in number and in size.

[Lady Nyxie]

Yes, Bone Dancer is correct, it was my intent that it be a "normal" household, not necessarily a haunter's household, but ultimately the decision lies with Z since he is coming up with the rules. Any way you slice it, it sounds like it is gonna be a blast.

Thanks everyone for all the enthusiasm on this one.

[Vlad]

Although as a moderator I don't participate as a builder in these contests, I do love following along and voting on them. It was suggested to me, and I agree, that the younger forum members are somewhat at a disadvantage. A challenge like this only brings that out more, since they don't own Mom and Dad's clutter, lol. I'd like to propose that whatever the challenge, we have an under 18 category for judging as well. I volunteer to arrange for, or provide the 3 top under age 18 winners with their prizes.

[BoysinBoo]

Oooo, Pop Cans have to be on the list.

[Revenant]

Bubble Wrap!!!

[Dr Morbius]

Roll on deoderant...for eyes. You know. I think a small dollar amount should be allowed for paint, or just include paint. Most houses have paint. Mine does.

[Lilly]

ping pong balls for eyes also
sand

[Bone Dancer]

Good thinking Vlad. I can see where they would be at a disadvantage.

[skeletonowl]

Good thinking Vlad!

And I fully support this contest!
I believe it should be named the MacGuyver contest.

[Ms. Wicked]

Empty wine bottles... :D

egg cartons
empty spice bottles
cotton balls

[Revenant]

I think some amount of money needs to be set aside for anything, not just paint... adhesives, screws, wire, whatever... otherwise it could end up being just like the Rapid Remains contest, yielding things that may look shabbily clever but wouldn't last until Halloween in storage much less survive the Big Night. Yes, the grand majority can be these pre-chosen materials, but limiting it to only those would ultimately limit the creativity. And I think most people here aren't just building to win a prize; they'll want a prop that they like and want to use as well.

[Nancj]

that sounds like a lot of fun, I especially like the idea of going with a "green" theme considering most people are being so conscience of it these days.

[Bethene]

this sounds so cool, I hope I can manage to come up with a idea, if not, will be eagerly waiting to see what every one else makes

[Bloodhound]

This look's as if the "Trash Man" is about to take shape from the recycle bin. Crawling out with all kind's of thing's stuck to him. Wait....... What's that?

Jesus, it has a claw or is it a hammer? what the h#ll? Run.......



Ok. I'm in.

[BoysinBoo]

Isn't there a monster in D&D called a shuddering mound? Sound familiar. Yeah, I'm a geek. What of it?

[Revenant]

I think it was a shambling mound.

Which, if I'm right, probably makes me an even bigger geek than you.

[Lilly]

" Shambling mound "
Apparent heaps of rotting vegetation shamblers are intelligent forms of vegetable life that suffocate prey in their slime

that would make a good prop for some one

[Tyler]

When does this contest start?

[scream1973]

Lol... the funny thing is how many ppl are versed in D&D..

[rip86]

OK, Mine is already DONE!!!

Items used:

Old lamp
Block of wood
Neckless chain
Cabnet door knob
Couple screws here and there
'L' brackets
Square of felt material

I did spend $12 on a specific detail part.

[Bloodhound]

What???? Already done!!! Did I miss something?

[grim reaper]

sounds fun i'd be in on this as i don't have the £$£$£ to spend on new materials.

[hpropman]

This sounds like loads of fun. I like the idea that the kids have their own category. They will flip when I tell them about it. so where are the rules and when do we get started.

[GothicCandle]

oh wow i just saw this thread! yayness!!!!! I for sure will enter!!!! yay. I can't wait!

[crossblades400]

LOL this is gonna be great! A way for every one to enter, and its not expensive
I would join the 18 and under

[crossblades400]

Also, could we use a styrafoam head? or no

Im so in this i already have a plan, IF WE CAN USE EMPTY MILK CARTONS.

[GothicCandle]

Also, could we use a styrafoam head? or no

Im so in this i already have a plan, IF WE CAN USE EMPTY MILK CARTONS.

i've been saving empty milk cartons!!!!!!!!!!! lol

[Zombie-F]

I'm working on this right now. I should have it announced and up and running by the end of today. The way this will work is I will list 10 items, 5 of which you MUST use in the prop. I will also be setting a price limit as usual to help keep the playing field level.

[Zombie-F]

OK, Mine is already DONE!!!

Items used:

Old lamp
Block of wood
Neckless chain
Cabnet door knob
Couple screws here and there
'L' brackets
Square of felt material

I did spend $12 on a specific detail part.

You can't be done yet? I haven't listed the rules or which items will need to be in the prop.

[Revenant]

Hmm... I think we can all assume seven items that WON'T be in the list! :p

[GothicCandle]

yay!!!!! I can't wait!!!!! Contests are sooooo much fun!!!!!! yayness!!!

[Bloodhound]

anticipation is killing me................

[Zombie-F]

This one is probably going to spawn some very interesting entries. :D

[GothicCandle]

This one is probably going to spawn some very interesting entries. :D

yes! I'm sure it will, which is awesome! lol.

[Bloodhound]

Great Title....Spawn!

[Zombie-F]

Guys, I present to you the 2008 MacGuyver of Haunting Challenge (http://www.hauntforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=50)!

Here are the Official Rules (http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=11683) and the Discussion Thread (http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=11684).