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Title: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: pukunui on January 27, 2013, 02:48:29 AM
Arena's Next Top Monster
Public Edition - Challenge 5
Best In Show

Kia ora everyone! It's time to vote for your favorite freaky fab ghouls and their fiendish friends!

You may choose up to three entries. We have a winner! Congratulations Zapper and Venus!

Without further adieu:

Entry 1: Jinafire and Drageder ~ Icicle
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Entry 2: Ghoulia and Sir Hoots-A-Lot ~ Foxy_Ninja
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Entry 3: Slow and Steady Wins the Race ~ Icecrystalline
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Entry 4: Zombie Ferret! ~ Jupiternwndrlnd
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Entry 5: Glamazon ~ PrincessOfDarkness
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Entry 6: Robecca and Captain Penny ~ hamsteh
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Entry 7: Dinosaur Pal ~ mermaid_splash
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Entry 8: Vampire and Pony ~ Melissa
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Entry 9: Nef and Jewel ~ Alicat
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Entry 10: Venus and Chewlian Dream of Spring ~ Zapper
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Entry 11: Into the Woods ~ HanaMaehata
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Entry 12: Toralei and Sweet Fang ~ Tuneful87
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OK. 3, 2, 1 ... go!


Cheers,
Jonathan


p.s. Contestants: if you don't like the title I gave your photo, PM with a different one and I'll change it. Thanks.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: shockponie on January 27, 2013, 06:55:36 AM
Wow, these entries are incredible! Nice photos you guys!
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Post by: rayedelsol on January 27, 2013, 07:05:29 AM
OMG I am loving everyone's shots! There isn't a bad shot in the lot! Way to make it hard to pick, guys! I wish I had 12 votes, :lol:

If I must pic a favorite, though,
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Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Jenn77 on January 27, 2013, 07:35:04 AM
Wow, simply wow... I wish I could pick all of them, but at least we can choose three. :)
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Post by: keylimepony on January 27, 2013, 07:39:54 AM
So many great shots! Zombie ferret!! That Jinafire and mecha dragon shot is so pretty too. I wish I could vote for all of the pictures!
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Post by: NoDivision on January 27, 2013, 07:46:39 AM
How can you not love a zombie ferret?? :D
Title: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: tuneful87 on January 27, 2013, 08:35:19 AM
Wow, what a bunch of amazing entries! So hard to choose!
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Post by: Zapper on January 27, 2013, 09:34:35 AM
So many great pet owners with adorable critters! :biggrin:
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Post by: saply on January 27, 2013, 09:43:50 AM
Howleen on Barnacle may just be a perfect photo. I wonder who could have submitted it...
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Post by: Icecrystalline on January 27, 2013, 09:57:28 AM
I really want to know what Drageder is from? I might need to get myself Drageder, he's gorgeous. :lovey:
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: tuneful87 on January 27, 2013, 10:09:14 AM
I really want to know what Drageder is from? I might need to get myself Drageder, he's gorgeous. :lovey:

I just did a quick search and found an action figure set 'Masked Rider Ryuki & Dragreder'. I think it's from a TV series called Kamen Rider Ryuki.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Salli on January 27, 2013, 10:12:57 AM
I ran out of time to shoot my girl, but I might do one in a non-contestant thread :)

HOLY COW these photos are all amazing!!!!!! It's anyone's game!! My fave was the Venus shot because it was so well done and told such a great story. Everyone deserves a big pat on the back for how well done this was!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Foxy_Ninja on January 27, 2013, 10:15:41 AM
That Venus shot is amazing, but again, come on, Zombie Ferret!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Icicle on January 27, 2013, 10:51:22 AM
Nyaaaa, so much competition and amazing shots again. Seriously.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Heliodor on January 27, 2013, 11:04:22 AM
Howleen on Barnacle may just be a perfect photo. I wonder who could have submitted it...

 :silly: Haha, I also thought this...
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Post by: mermaid_splash on January 27, 2013, 12:19:22 PM
Wow!  Really awesome shots everyone! 
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Post by: jupiternwndrlnd on January 27, 2013, 12:26:43 PM
OMG all these shots are amazing :heart:
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: tuneful87 on January 27, 2013, 12:29:50 PM
I just thought of a really fun idea but I'm not sure how doable it actually is since the contestants typically change from week to week and no one gets eliminated. I've always loved the graphics shown on ANTM's wikipedia that display the callout order. Still, I think it might be a fun visual! Example below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s_Next_Top_Model,_Cycle_2#Call-out_order

Which brings up another factor. At this point this cycle has no end in sight. Would it make sense to eventually come up with a number to end the cycle with before starting a new one, such as the twelfth challenge or something? And then perhaps the member who wins the most challenges over the twelve challenges would be crowned the winner, and if there was a tie, the finalists would face off? I dunno...just me brainstorming aloud!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Foxy_Ninja on January 27, 2013, 12:32:36 PM
OMG all these shots are amazing :heart:

I'm partial to a certain few myself.

Post Merge: January 27, 2013, 12:33:49 PM

I just thought of a really fun idea but I'm not sure how doable it actually is since the contestants typically change from week to week and no one gets eliminated. I've always loved the graphics shown on ANTM's wikipedia that display the callout order. Still, I think it might be a fun visual! Example below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s_Next_Top_Model,_Cycle_2#Call-out_order

Which brings up another factor. At this point this cycle has no end in sight. Would it make sense to eventually come up with a number to end the cycle with before starting a new one, such as the twelfth challenge or something? And then perhaps the member who wins the most challenges over the twelve challenges would be crowned the winner, and if there was a tie, the finalists would face off? I dunno...just me brainstorming aloud!

This seems to be more fun the way we do it now because more of us can join in with our ideas and entries to expand on our photography skills.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: 4Lindy on January 27, 2013, 12:39:35 PM
Awesome pics guys!  There were NUMEROUS photos I could have voted for, and as it is I can't pick one fave!!!!  Awesome!
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Post by: ivybunny84 on January 27, 2013, 01:42:19 PM
hard to choose! great job everyone!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Cate_Dartfinger on January 27, 2013, 01:50:47 PM
Great work this week everyone! Jordan and her ghouls were on location for a shoot, so they weren't able to enter this week, but they've all voted for their faves!

-snip-
Which brings up another factor. At this point this cycle has no end in sight. Would it make sense to eventually come up with a number to end the cycle with before starting a new one, such as the twelfth challenge or something? And then perhaps the member who wins the most challenges over the twelve challenges would be crowned the winner, and if there was a tie, the finalists would face off? I dunno...just me brainstorming aloud!

I was wondering about this too actually... And just throwing this out there if there is interest in doing another 12 contestant run like Cycle 1 & 2, I'd be willing to co-host...
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Angellove on January 27, 2013, 02:35:23 PM
Aw I was just to late.. :( but I have my photo done lol
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Post by: Melissa on January 27, 2013, 05:31:35 PM
I was wondering about this too actually... And just throwing this out there if there is interest in doing another 12 contestant run like Cycle 1 & 2, I'd be willing to co-host...
I'd be interested in participating... although at this rate, it looks like I'd be first out if we based it on this week's picture. Haha.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: jupiternwndrlnd on January 27, 2013, 05:47:08 PM

Which brings up another factor. At this point this cycle has no end in sight. Would it make sense to eventually come up with a number to end the cycle with before starting a new one, such as the twelfth challenge or something? And then perhaps the member who wins the most challenges over the twelve challenges would be crowned the winner, and if there was a tie, the finalists would face off? I dunno...just me brainstorming aloud!


I like this idea....cause as it stands things can go on indefinitely -- I think 12 challenges, and crowning a "winner" (the idea of the person with the most challenge wins during the cycle works well)
then start the cycles of public challenges over so many people can continue to participate
Title: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: tuneful87 on January 27, 2013, 06:52:21 PM
Yeah, jupi, it's the indefinite part that makes me concerned. Sometimes people lose interest when something goes on and on and on with no sort of climax or finale. Everything would still be all in fun and everyone would be able to participate in every round but it would just offer a sense of...I don't know...completion?
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Foxy_Ninja on January 27, 2013, 08:46:41 PM
Yeah, jupi, it's the indefinite part that makes me concerned. Sometimes people lose interest when something goes on and on and on with no sort of climax or finale. Everything would still be all in fun and everyone would be able to participate in every round but it would just offer a sense of...I don't know...completion?

Unless you have a cycle of the regular and a public one on the side to please all?
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: jupiternwndrlnd on January 27, 2013, 09:12:47 PM
i dont think tuney is talking about doing a cycle like the last one, but rather than having an infinite number of these challenges, having these challenges in "groups"
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Foxy_Ninja on January 27, 2013, 09:14:40 PM
i dont think tuney is talking about doing a cycle like the last one, but rather than having an infinite number of these challenges, having these challenges in "groups"

See that sounds better.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: pukunui on January 27, 2013, 09:38:00 PM
At this point this cycle has no end in sight. Would it make sense to eventually come up with a number to end the cycle with before starting a new one, such as the twelfth challenge or something? And then perhaps the member who wins the most challenges over the twelve challenges would be crowned the winner, and if there was a tie, the finalists would face off? I dunno...just me brainstorming aloud!
If a different person won each of the twelve rounds, what then? And really, even if you break it up into multiple cycles, there's still no real "end" to the thing. I don't really see how that would necessarily help retain people's interest. Perhaps if each future cycle had an overarching theme, that might help. So like one cycle might be "Scaris" and the challenges all are themed around Scarisian things (Scarisian food, Scarisian fashion, Scarisian landmarks, etc).

Just playing devil's advocate here. I'm fine with whatever really.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show VOTING THREAD
Post by: Kalavista on January 28, 2013, 11:00:20 AM
These are all AMAZING!!
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Post by: tuneful87 on January 31, 2013, 09:36:48 AM
Congrats to Venus! Lovely work!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: pukunui on January 31, 2013, 01:41:36 PM
Updated with the names of all the contestants.

Congrats to Zapper! Your pic of Venus and Chewlian is simply stunning!
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Post by: Salli on January 31, 2013, 01:42:47 PM
Congrats ZAPPER!!!!  :green:
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: jupiternwndrlnd on January 31, 2013, 01:55:56 PM
yay! congrats Zapper! beautiful photo!
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Post by: Colorscapesart on January 31, 2013, 02:14:02 PM
Congrats, stunning pics!
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Post by: Icicle on January 31, 2013, 02:17:23 PM
Congrats~!

I really want to know what Drageder is from? I might need to get myself Drageder, he's gorgeous. :lovey:

I just did a quick search and found an action figure set 'Masked Rider Ryuki & Dragreder'. I think it's from a TV series called Kamen Rider Ryuki.

This is so totally late (but I didn't wanna give myself away xD), but yeah it's the S.H. Figuarts for Kamen Rider Ryuki. It's actually kind of a rare set to find now... comes with the figure and the dragon (as you can pull Dragreder apart for parts for Ryuki). It's so cool, hehe.
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Post by: hamsteh on January 31, 2013, 02:37:57 PM
Grats Zapper! That photo is so pretty, well edited too! n_n
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Zapper on February 01, 2013, 04:42:05 AM
Wow, thanks to everyone who voted for my photo! :hug:
I feel bad in hindsight since I over-edited it, but I had forgotten about the deadline and therefore had to rush things a bit.

Now I need to come up with a good idea for the next contest and fast, but I'm currently kind of braindead *g*
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Maniah on February 01, 2013, 04:47:55 AM
You might consider a Valentines theme :) Something simple like "Romance" or "Secret Crush"
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Zapper on February 01, 2013, 05:08:12 AM
You might consider a Valentines theme :) Something simple like "Romance" or "Secret Crush"

I had actually thought about "secret crush", mh...
To be honest, I'd love to have a sexy shoot with lingerie or stuff like that, but I'm not sure if people would like that. I do not consider the dolls to be 15 and 16 since they do not look like that to me, but they officially are and I don't want to look like a deviant XD
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: shockponie on February 01, 2013, 05:11:43 AM
Congrats, Zapper! :iconclap: I love that Venus photo.
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Post by: NovelNerd on February 01, 2013, 05:13:14 AM
Congrats Zapper! I loved yours and Jupiters.

Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: saply on February 01, 2013, 06:03:27 AM
You might consider a Valentines theme :) Something simple like "Romance" or "Secret Crush"

I had actually thought about "secret crush", mh...
To be honest, I'd love to have a sexy shoot with lingerie or stuff like that, but I'm not sure if people would like that. I do not consider the dolls to be 15 and 16 since they do not look like that to me, but they officially are and I don't want to look like a deviant XD

Hey, the first ANTM challenge was a pin-up theme :) I consider all of the dolls to be much older than high school just because they look so mature, so no worries!

Congrats on your win! <3 I'm sure you'll think of something awesome for the next challenge
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Icecrystalline on February 01, 2013, 06:05:28 AM
A well deserved win Zapper! By far the best edited photo, absolutely beautiful! Congratulations! :D x
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Maniah on February 01, 2013, 06:12:26 AM
Well, some of the dolls are listed at thousands of years old. I don't think a lingerie idea would be bad.. but actually finding the lingerie to buy, or making it would be the tricky part.

You could go with "Seduction" as a theme. Lingerie would fit in there easily, and so would romance, and it would be another good valentines theme.

Or just make a poll and see if people like the lingerie idea? I'd participate if I participated in these things. As it is, Im happy watching for now :)
Title: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: tuneful87 on February 01, 2013, 06:26:20 AM
A sexy shoot would be fun! I've been dying to do a sexy ice cream-themed shoot using fresh whipped cream for a wig...
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Icicle on February 01, 2013, 08:39:49 AM
A sexy shoot would be fun! I've been dying to do a sexy ice cream-themed shoot using fresh whipped cream for a wig...
All that came to mind was the Seven Deadly Sins shoot you did for Cycle 1 with that, haha.

But I'm cool with a 'sexy'/'seduction' theme, personally. Though Valentine's is great and those concepts can fit very easily into that challenge.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Maniah on February 01, 2013, 08:45:52 AM
A sexy shoot would be fun! I've been dying to do a sexy ice cream-themed shoot using fresh whipped cream for a wig...

Haha! That sounds cute! But whipped cream would be more commonly used as panties and bra, wouldn't it? ;)
Title: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: tuneful87 on February 01, 2013, 08:51:59 AM
That could be interesting but then there'd be no fashion involved! I actually created a whipped cream wig for my Howleen the other week. First I wrapped her hair in cloth and tied it with an elastic so it wouldn't get all nasty, then I gave her the whipped cream. It was so fun!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Alicat on February 01, 2013, 10:20:45 AM
Congrats zapper! Well done!! I have actually been thinking about " ghouls secret" lately, lol!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: HanaMaehata on February 01, 2013, 12:21:42 PM
Belated congrats, Zapper! :D I think a Valentine's theme might work in general; that way, it can be sexy if the photographer wants it to be, or it can be not sexy. 0:
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Post by: Sprinkles on February 01, 2013, 12:34:10 PM
Congrats on your win Zapper! :)
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: pukunui on February 01, 2013, 01:24:42 PM
Zapper, what about going with swimsuits instead of lingerie? Some of the girls' swimsuits are pretty darn sexy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pukunui81/8092763765/in/set-72157629753093226/), and that way you'd avoid any potential issues with the Arena's all ages audience requirements and such. A "swimsuit issue"-style contest could be quite fun and sexy/seductive.

A more G-rated Valentine's Day theme would be fine by me too, though.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: blackestbird on February 01, 2013, 01:31:36 PM
Congrats! That picture was so lovely, I love the way you made them appear to be taking a little snooze together, it was so sweet! :heart:

Just a thought/suggestion:

Y'all may want to avoid themes that require a specific article of clothing, i.e. the lingerie/bathing suits that are currently being discussed. If you limit to a required garment, you may be cutting a lot of potential entries. Not all of us will have the required clothing, and may be unable to acquire it in some facet. None of the official challenges had clothing requirements, as in a specific thing, i.e. lingerie. The finale required specific dresses, which were gifted to the participants. So just something you may want to consider for these public challenges. Personally, I think it'd be better to go with a 'Valentine's' or I dunno, 'bedroom' theme where things like lingerie are an option people could take, but only one of the many interpretations people could come up with.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: pukunui on February 01, 2013, 01:34:02 PM
Good point!
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: Zapper on February 01, 2013, 03:45:43 PM
Thanks again, ghoulies! :biggrin:

Also thanks for the input! I think I've come up with a good solution now.
Title: Re: ANTM - PE - Challenge 5: Best In Show WE HAVE A WINNER!!
Post by: hamsteh on February 01, 2013, 04:07:13 PM
Can't wait to find out! I'll definitely make an attempt to enter. ^.^
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