Spooktacular Halloween contest congrats Littlehoneypie!

[NovelNerd]

Alrighty guys! You know the drill by now. I haven't had a contest in a bit, so it's time for another one. The last one was a bit of a bust, so lets see if this one can get the turn out it did last year. I remember last year there were so many photos and submissions we took forever picking winners!  Lets get started

Theme
We're keeping it simple and traditional. You'll need to make a Halloween themed photo with ponies. It could be you with your ponies or your ponies alone in some sort of Halloween scene.


Rules
Keep everything within the limits of the Arena. This means no horribly gross mutilated ponies! I know you guys are crazy, but keep it under control. lol
Your picture must focus on ponies. These can be any generation or even customs. They may have other toy friends or people included ect.

Two photos for submission only. If you have a large elaborate scene you may submit other photos to help show the full layout or to zoom in on things. Make sure to mark the ones you wanted judged though.

The wife and I will pick the top five photos. Then as some of the previous contests I'll open a 24 hour poll and let the Arena decide the winner.
I know I'm forgetting something...hmm I'll add if need be

Prizes
In recent contests I've focused on just sending a prize to one person. I'm breaking out of that for this contest but in a weird way. The main person will win a prize, and we're only taking one on this. It will be a surprise box filled with Halloween goodness and maybe a G3 Halloween pony. I mean I dunno what's in there.

Since the last contest was a flopper and not much posting I'm offering a smaller secondary prize to the most active and friendly/chatty person in the topic. Essentially even if you don't participate if you keep the thread going, and you've just done an awesome job I'm sending you something. I'll pick that person at the end of the contest.

*I do accept participants from outside the U.S. just understand your package will be sent the cheapest method possible. Sorry some of those prices have gotten insanely high.

Dates
10.12.13-11/9/13- Open for submissions (a bit extra time since I started this late)
11.10.13-24 hour poll for winner
11.11.13-winner announcement
Prizes ship out before the end of the November since sometimes I'm slow. True it will be a late Halloween gift, but what can I say? I should have done this in Sept. 


Things you may add
With your submission if you would like to note what type of candy you like that would be fine. Since the prize shipping out after Halloween I have to do most of my prize shopping before judging time. I won't have time for specifics on Halloween extras.

ON YOUR MARK....GET SET...GO! [/s]

Alright the winning poll ended up being a tie between LadyStarflower and Littlehoneypie. We had to make a decision and in the end with with Littlehoneypie's entry. Hers was silly and just kept us laughing.


When it came to picking the most active helpful person it was a tough one. I wanted to give it to CrowningGlory, but I know you're out moving about. Thanks for contributing dear. Someone else though that put a lot of work into the contest and just generally being kind and friendly was GypsyUnicorn so a small prize will be sent to you as well.

Thanks everyone for joining in the fun. Keep your eyes out I'll get that Christmas contest up soon.

[nessy_86]

Oooohhh... I'm going to follow this one! I have yet to put out my Halloween decor for the most part, so taking pics with ponies would be fun!

[Alatariel-Silimaure]

hmm... I might be able to pull something off if I can ever get my place cleaned up enough to put up halloween decorations.

[sailorstitch]

*starts plotting ideas* Can I use plush ponies?

sailorstitch

[Prince Primbrose]

Ooh, I hope I can find the time to participate! If not, I'll stick around for all the spooky goodness!

[cassstorm]

Does this mean Newbies are included too??  (please please please...)

[NovelNerd]

I look forward to seeing what you all cone up with.

Yep plush count and newbies can participate (long as you hit the arena trading forum rules. 16 yrs age ect)

[Mori_LeStrange]

This sounds like a lot of fun. I missed out on last years contest. I'm definitely going to try and get something together for this years!

[CuteyBina3]

Good idea!
I dont have alot of halloween items, since its not an official holiday here but there is things to find lol.

[ember86]

I'm so going to enter this again!

[Lady Starflower]

Oooo I might try something, but I'm definitely gonna be watching this thread

[HelloGoodbye]

Ooooh!  This sounds really fun!   I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.  Hopefully I'll be able to put together an entry, too.

[hathorcat]

Have fun everyone Great competition idea!

[NovelNerd]

Ooh glad to have some of you back and the new faces as well. I look forward to seeing your spooky creations!

[Sandra]

Oooh this looks like a lot of fun! I'll try to think of something fun to do for a Halloween photo.