20 dollar prop contest?

[Bethene]

last year the challenge was going on, at least the first page with the info was Jan. 31 , 2010, no big hurries or worries, just a general question!:)

[Otaku]

I, too, am curious. I can't be considered for a prize this year, but I have a couple of good ideas for a show-and-tell entry.

[Joiseygal]

I definitely want to enter the $20 prop contest. This contest gets me motivated for the year! :)

[GothicCandle]

I definitely want to enter the $20 prop contest. This contest gets me motivated for the year! :)

Same here, though I'm plenty motivated now more getting more so would be even better! :D I have so many ideas! and the discipline of a budget and and a deadline(that's not 8 months away..lol) is always fun! even if I don't win.

[SuperCreep31]

I would definitely be interested as well...

[debbie5]

Hmmm...when does it usually start?? July?

[Otaku]

Hmmm...when does it usually start?? July?

Last year the rules were posted on 1/31/10.

[Hauntiholik]

Keep in mind that the Hauntforum 2010 DVD deadline for video submissions is the end of this month. So next month, the DVD compilation may take some of ZF's time.

Please submit material if you haven't already. The sale of the DVD set is what helps keep the lights on here and we could use the help! Hauntforum Shop (http://shop.hauntforum.com/)

[Otaku]

Hey, no rush, Haunti. You're right - Z will be busy (can't wait to get the 2010 DVD!). Gives me more de-bugging time.

[ScreamingScarecrow]

I had tones of fun last year in the prop challenge - I would definitely do it again!

[Dark Angel 27]

im in also! can't wait!

[GothicCandle]

Hey, no rush, Haunti. You're right - Z will be busy (can't wait to get the 2010 DVD!). Gives me more de-bugging time.

yeah, agreed.

[Hawks Hill Haunter]

I always love this contest...can't wait to see what's new in the creepy little warped minds of Hauntforum's haunters!!

[Otaku]

Any updates on this?

[RoxyBlue]

I think Zombie is still facing a heavy work schedule and hasn't had time to get this organized yet.

[Otaku]

Thanks, Roxy - no hurry.

[MacabreRob]

Crack the whip on that boy! I planned on participating this year!

[RoxyBlue]

I expect he feels he has several whips cracking on him at the moment:)

Aside from the time needed to put together the contest, he also puts a lot of time into trying to get donations for the prizes. That takes more effort than it would seem. As I recall, last year the top prize was donated at almost the last minute, so it's not an easy task for ZombieF each year.

Just curious - Would you guys enter a prop contest if no prizes were offered - in other words, just for the joy of being recognized by your peers as one of the top three?

[Otaku]

You bet.

[Wildcat]

I'll start tomorrow. I have fun seeing all the great entries and the $20 prop challenge is usually my kick-start for the year.......:eek: CRAP. I'M LATE!

[morbid mike]

prop challenge not up yet the creepster not here no dvd yet what is the world coming too???? the end times there approaching

[Bethene]

yeah, I would do it with out the prize, which while nice, just having my fellow haunters like it would warm my cold little heart! LOL!

[Dark Angel 27]

hell ya, i love the challenge of creating a prop under 20 bucks. the prize is just a perk of winning! I'll definitely be waiting for more news on this!

[GothicCandle]

Just curious - Would you guys enter a prop contest if no prizes were offered - in other words, just for the joy of being recognized by your peers as one of the top three?

Yeah, for sure! It's the anticipation wondering what will others come up with, and of what I can make within the time limit and the rules/requirements. As DA said the chance of winning a prize is a well loved perk but not a requirement. Plus, we normally have the 20$ contest right as the weather is beginning to warm up and I really do have the ability to get properly started. It's the beginning of prop building season, the official start!

[MacabreRob]

I don't think anyone expects free handouts, just the accolades from our peers. (Although I won't turn down prizes! :jol:)

[sherwood asylum]

I'd like to get in on this. Prize or no prize sounds like fun

[Haunted Bayou]

Gives you some time to think and plan....

[GothicCandle]

Gives you some time to think and plan....

I have a prop idea, but still need to figure out just how I'd make it.

[SuperCreep31]

prize or no prize im in!

[Bascombe]

I want to do it this year as well. Prizes are always good but recognition is better

[Dr Morbius]

I'm in it for the RESPECT!...oh wait, I just stole that line from Hib...

anyways, I remember the 20 buck contest was originally gonna be for just fun, no prizes, but Frighteners entertainment threw in a talking through boris the first time around, and it went from there.

If I am eligible to enter I would compete...for old times sake if for nothing else.

[Otaku]

I'm with you, Doc.

Of course, if someone wants to throw in a Talk-Thru Boris, that's OK too...LOL

[FRIGHTGUY]

So are we simply awaiting an announcement for this?

[RoxyBlue]

Pretty much, Fright Guy. I did send a PM to ZombieF to bounce the idea of a prize-free contest off him. His work schedule being what it is, it could be a bit before I hear back, and I think it appropriate to get his blessings before proceeding.

It's nice to know folks would participate just for fun, and it'd equally fun even if you don't participate, but just watch the creativity on a limited budget roll.

Doc, I'd love to see you participate if this gets off the ground. You make cool stuff:)

[FRIGHTGUY]

I would do it for fun for sure! I am already working on props that are $20 or less so I hope we get the ok soon! I'd love to see what everyone comes up with!

[Zombie-F]

I'm getting back into the swing of things so I'd expect this to be starting sometime within the next month.

I'm scaling our propbuilding contests back to just two a year from this point on. I will also be trying to work in some special things here and there to keep you guys coming back for more.

[RoxyBlue]

Thanks, Zombie! You and the prop contest have been missed:)

[GothicCandle]

Thanks, Zombie! You and the prop contest have been missed:)

Agreed!

[Otaku]

Alright! Thanks for the update, Z!

[Dark Angel 27]

I'm im so excited!

[GothicCandle]

I'm im so excited!

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[dionicia]

I can't wait. This year, I have a good one I want to try. :D

[GothicCandle]

I can't wait. This year, I have a good one I want to try. :D

Same here. Let the compitition begin! :D

[RoxyBlue]

I'm getting an idea now even though it can only be for "Show and Tell":)

[Bethene]

I am brain storming too!! have a couple of glimmers of ideas,

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I'm im so excited!
Me too...though I get that way when I pull my own finger too.

[Jester7902]

I'm excited to see some new ideas....I enjoyed the ones from previous years

[Dark Angel 27]

Me too...though I get that way when I pull my own finger too.

sooooo not funny FE! this will be my first time entering the contest. so yeah i'm looking forward to it!

I'm pretty sure i know what my project is. just waiting for the starting gun! :lolkin:

[heresjohnny]

Hmmmm........

[Joiseygal]

I've been looking forward to the contest also! I better start thinking of ideas!

[RoxyBlue]

I've been looking forward to the contest also! I better start thinking of ideas!

Will blood be involved?:D

[Joiseygal]

Will blood be involved?:D

LOL...it isn't a signature prop from Joiseygal without it! :)

[hpropman]

LOL...it isn't a signature prop from Joiseygal without it! :)

And expanding foam and maybe a motor. :D

[hpropman]

I am in - prizes we don't need no stinkin prizes we are haunters and we get a great and cheap prop out of the deal. Everyone still thinks that my 2o dollar prop (I want candy) is still one of my best props! cheap does not mean bad. Creativity is the key.

[Revenant]

Hmmm.... maybe this year... just maybe...

[heresjohnny]

And expanding foam and maybe a motor. :D

Yes, a motor. Definitely a motor. And I'll have my usual arguement with Zombie-f about using blacklight to photograph the prop without having to include the cost of the black light. What do you say Z, could I do it this time? :D Please? :D:D

[Otaku]

Hey John, good to see you here! Are you getting back into haunting? And congrats on your 2000th post, you 'ho, you.

[heresjohnny]

Hey John, good to see you here! Are you getting back into haunting? And congrats on your 2000th post, you 'ho, you.

Hey Gary, Thx. I'm thinking about doing something, not sure yet.

[Dark Angel 27]

i have a few ideas too. congrats on being a ho heresjohnny!

[Zombie-F]

I am in - prizes we don't need no stinkin prizes we are haunters and we get a great and cheap prop out of the deal. Everyone still thinks that my 2o dollar prop (I want candy) is still one of my best props! cheap does not mean bad. Creativity is the key.

That's good because I'm thinking of doing something other than prizes this time. It gets really difficult to round up prizes and I always feel bad that Monster Guts and Frighteners are always offering up extra stuff to fill in the empty prize slots.

I'm considering trophies or something along those lines this time. We'll have to see what I can come up with. :devil:

[RoxyBlue]

I'm considering trophies or something along those lines this time. We'll have to see what I can come up with. :devil:

Well, ya know, I understand that a lot of haunters around here work for beer:D:googly:

I think there are enough folks here who would be happy to compete for the distinction of getting that coveted top three billing. Your prize donators have been very generous, but it's appropriate to give them some time off for good behavior. Not that Jeff is known for good behavior, of course....:devil:

[Joiseygal]

That's good because I'm thinking of doing something other than prizes this time. It gets really difficult to round up prizes and I always feel bad that Monster Guts and Frighteners are always offering up extra stuff to fill in the empty prize slots.

I'm considering trophies or something along those lines this time. We'll have to see what I can come up with. :devil:

What about a Hauntforum tee-shirt or a Hauntforum DVD? Just an idea, but if it is hard to get prizes than don't sweat it because I believe we would have enough people to enter the contest without them.

[Uruk-Hai]

A T-shirt & DVD is a great idea!

[dionicia]

I'm considering trophies or something along those lines this time. We'll have to see what I can come up with. :devil:

Golden Plunger Award for First Prize? (It's a plunger spray painted gold) :D

[Zombie-F]

I am going to try and roll this out this weekend. Be forewarned that I will be implementing a theme starting with this year's edition of the contest, so I hope nobody has jumped the gun and started working on theirs.

[RoxyBlue]

^If they did, they'll have two props for twice the price of one:D

[GothicCandle]

I am going to try and roll this out this weekend. Be forewarned that I will be implementing a theme starting with this year's edition of the contest, so I hope nobody has jumped the gun and started working on theirs.

a theme!? while this does make the contest more interesting it will more then likely throw my idea out the window grrr. lol

[Joiseygal]

Oh I like the idea of a theme! Please don't make it pirates because I do not have anything a pirate theme can go into in my haunt!

[RoxyBlue]

What about a bloody pirate, Joisey?:D:googly:

[Joiseygal]

What about a bloody pirate, Joisey?:D:googly:
Hmmm...that I might be able to do for my haunt! :)

[Vlad]

Hmmm...that I might be able to do for my haunt!

Yeah, just get a regular pirate and let him use your new angle grinder without the safety guard............................. lol