This contest is based around designing halloween/fancy dress style costumes for my Merman characters. The costumes do NOT have to be specifically Halloween related, they can be for other holidays, cosplay of other characters (If you use someone else's OC please get permission from them first!) or anything else you can think of, I'm not going to be strict here!

How you present the costume is up to you, a simple pose or a more complex scene, the important thing is that the costume is clearly visible. Pieces will be judged based on originality and execution of your idea and character accuracy/appeal to a slightly lesser extent

The costume must be designed for one or more of these seven characters, please note that despite the differences in the below references, they all share an anatomy something like this - Full Body 5 or Reference Sheet (Well, aside from the orange character who should look younger):

       

> Click here for more references and short character bios <

Prizes

The current prizes offered are as follows, these may change depending on how many entries I get. The more entries, the more prizes!

First Place
$40 USD or point equivalent (Approx 3200)

Second Place
$25 USD or point equivalent (Approx 2000)

Third Place
$15 USD or point equivalent (Approx 1200)

Judging

I am interested in recruiting additional judges, if you can't enter but want to take part in another way let me know! Knowledge of the anime series Mermaid Melody is useful but not required

In terms of judging criteria, I will be focusing on originality and execution of ideas this time around, the character anatomy is also important.

Entrants

(List may be incomplete, don't worry if you're not here)

 


People who have submitted entries

   
 

Submitted Entries

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