“Scion and Giant Robot are challenging readers to design their own paper figures for a chance to meet the master of paper figures himself [Shin Tanaka] and have their paper toy template distributed at the Paper Art Show in April!”

If THAT doesn’t do it for you you will also receive:

• $500 cash
• Airfare and accommodations to attend the Interactive Paper Art show at the Scion Space in Los Angeles on April 11.
• Inclusion of the winning entry in the art show, as well as distribution of the template to all attendees.
• Giant Robot prize package including a magazine subscription, T-shirt, sticker packet, and $50 gift certificate to the Giant Robot stores.

Sweet!  You want to give it a go?  Hit the jump for directions.

DIRECTIONS
1. Download the blank template (you can find it here)
2. Customize the template with your own designs — draw, paint, use photoshop — be creative!
3. Scan or color copy your customized template and save it to upload later.
4. Construct your figure and take a photo of the completed piece.
5. By March 6, upload your scanned template and image of the completed figure using this link: UPLOAD
7. Winners will be announced on the site by March 11th.

NOTE: I have NOTHING to do with this contest and cannot answer any questions you may have about the directions. For those who asked – as far as I know I will not be at the Paper Art show.  Please check out the Shin Tanaka site here for more info.

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Tags: contest, giant robot, shin tanaka

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