PEYTON SHIPMAN BEST IN SHOW AWARD

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SCIFI Categories

SciFi Single

1. Games Workshop Angry Grot by Peyton Shipman  BCPC2015 Best in Show & Crystal Brush 2016 Qualifier!
2. Privateer Press The Butcher by Graham Sternberg
3. Games Workshop Captain Badrukk by M. Tobias Bermudez

SciFi Unit

1. Games Workshop Inquisitor Drax with Retinue by Dylan McManus
2. Games Workshop Blood Angels Tact Squad by Daniel Brescia
3. Games Workshop Command Squad by Anthony Chadwick

Honorable Mention: Khorne Chaos Space Marines with Rhino by Matt McClanahan

SciFi Large Model

1. Games Workshop Inquisitorial Chimera by Dylan McManus
2. Games Workshop Khorne Dreadnought by Matt McClanahan
3. Games Workshop Dark Eldar Talos Pain Engine by Scot Hillier

FANTASY Categories

Fantasy Single

1. Games Workshop Wight King by Greg Person
2. Games Workshop Barnabus Weathervane, Heavens Wizard by Peyton Shipman
3. Games Workshop Festus by Matt McClanahan

Honorable Mention: Seaguard Captain by Jon Vanase

Fantasy Unit

1. Games Workshop Sons of Lethargy by M. Tobias Bermudez
2. Games Workshop Halfling Archers by Peyton Shipman
3. Games Workshop Sisters of Avelorn by Jon Vanase

Honorable Mention: Warriors of Chaos by Garrett Gabbey
Honorable Mention: River Trolls by Greg Person

Fantasy Large Model

1. Fantization Miniatures Skullcracker Bird by Peyton Shipman
2. Privateer Press/Games Workshop Throne of Slaaneshiblight by M. Tobias Bermudez
3. Games Workshop Screaming Bell by Jon Vanase

Honorable Mention: Durthu by Huytien “Andy” Tran

HISTORICAL

1. Black Hat Miniatures Muslim Warrior by Peyton Shipman
2. King Leonidus by Scot Hillier
3. Games Workshop French Knight by Kevin Spear

OPEN Category

1. Games Workshop Dark Angels Command Squad by Matt McClanahan

Honorable Mention: Games Workshop Commander Purelight by M. Tobias Bermudez
Honorable Mention: Games Workshop M’Mahnos House Knight by Dylan McManus
Honorable Mention: Wyrd Miniatures/Games Workshop Piggly by Peyton Shipman

YOUNGBLOODS Category

1. Games Workshop Sentinels by Ryan Perrier

CONVERSION Category

1. Games Workshop/Tamiya Zombie Nazis by Scot Hillier

Honorable Mention: Crabbie by Anthony Chadwick

The Battle Standard would like to thank all of the participants for their entries and continuing support.  We would also like to send a special thanks to CoolMiniOrNot and Crystal Brush Awards manager, Jen Haley, for supporting our efforts by including us in their national painting competition.  We are already looking forward to next year’s Battle Cry Painting Competition!

Back again for 2014 is The Battle Standard’s very successful painting competition, BATTLE CRY!  In 2013 we started this event with hopes of bringing out of the woodwork those hobbyists without a local venue to show off their skills.  Weren’t we surprised to find so many people interested in the event!  After eighty-seven (87) entries we realized we had a much larger showing than we anticipated and those of you in attendance will recall our delayed finish due to this overwhelming response.  For 2014 we’ve made the changes to accommodate these numbers and more…

More categories, More trophies, More opportunities to win!

NEW! for 2014 TBS has added these categories:

• Conversion: We’ve removed the modeling conversion score from our previous grading system and created a whole category in it’s place.  The Conversion category is for those hobbyists that enjoy the expansive modeling aspect of the hobby.  Hobbyists that enter will be asked to create their own sculpt, kit-bash or unique construction (includes extensive repositioning of an existing miniature) and then…NOT paint it!  This is very important because in order for judges to see the work it must not be covered.  For this reason, we will not permit painted models in this category.  Primed models however, will be permitted, but competitors must understand that it can, and likely will, hinder the judges ability to see your work.  In other words, even just with a coat of primer, you are going to be at a disadvantage to compete.  Judging will be based on creativity and imagination combined with overall feel and presence of the completed conversion.  It’s important to make sure your entry fits in the world for which it’s intended.  Judges will be looking at the quality of added or manipulated features and accents, and of course the overall cool-factor!  This is not a painting category and therefore the winner is not eligible to also win the overall Best-in-Show award.  TBS Staff that are not judging the event are permitted to enter this category.
• Youngbloods: For our up-and-coming hobbyists we’ve created the Youngbloods category.  This category may be entered by anyone of age 15 and under.  We’re very excited to offer this category as it gives a greater chance for those just starting out in the hobby to compete and win.  To honor this competition properly we’ve arranged for a special trophy that may ONLY be won as a result of participating in the Youngbloods category.  This is a painting category and as such the winner is eligible to win the overall Best-in-Show award.  TBS Staff may not enter this category.

We’ve changed some of 2013’s categories:

• Open: 2014’s Open category is now an official no-holds-barred category that allows anything and everything.  TBS Staff is permitted to enter this category provided they are not judging the event.  Former winners of Battle Cry Best-in-Show awards that have been asked back to judge the event are also permitted to enter this category.  The trophy for this event will be an exceptionally well painted Battle Cry “Wallace” bust trophy with colors in the spirit of our actual store logo.
• Historical: In 2013 this category was a mash-up of historical and other small scale entries.  For 2014 this category is all scales and is focused on historical.  The category allows for all miniatures based on various figures and armor occurring within a loose frame of historical accuracy.  This means games that embellish the actual history by taking an alternate timeline or adding mystical elements to enhance gameplay will be permitted.  Examples would be Dystopian Wars or Saga.  One is an alternate timeline on our planet inviting extensive technological advancement, while the other invites magic into an otherwise historically accurate setting.  These would both be permitted in Historical.

Judging Changes…

We’ve made a few changes to simplify and streamline the judging process so everybody can get home on time this year!  Here are the changes:

• Rubric Changes: We’ve changed the Rubric (the guide by which the judges score your entries) in a few ways.  First, we removed “conversion” from the rubric completely and gave it it’s own category in the competition.  Competitor’s will be judged solely on painting and basing their entries going forward.  Second, we combined the “metals” grading score to include both metallic and non-metallic painting.  In general, non-metallic metals are harder to paint well however we felt the old grading system did not do well to properly credit well done metallic painted metals.  The combined score will allow the judges the ability to determine overall how the metals look and then add extra points as they see fit for the technique.
• First Cut: New for 2014 is the First Cut round of judging.  This round is used in most large scale painting competitions and would have helped us keep to our time schedule in 2013 had we considered the amount of entries we had received.  We apologize for that delay and to prevent it from happening again we will be using a first cut for 2014.  This round will help us examine and judge the categories efficiently by selecting the more standout entries to be judged further and more critically later.  During the first cut round of judging, those entries that standout to the judges will be moved to the second tier.  There are no set counts for how many entries can make the first cut but the judges will endeavor to keep it around 10-12 entries whenever possible.  After the first cut round, entries that did not qualify for the second tier may be returned to their owner.  The first cut qualifiers will then be judged using the rubric against one and other to find the entries that will ultimately place in the competition.
• Guest Judge M. Tobias Bermudez!

Best-in-Show winner, M. Tobias Bermudez (Toby) was invited back to Battle Cry in 2014 as our honorary Guest Judge.  This is a tradition we plan to uphold in years to come and we are very grateful to have Toby be the first to agree to return in this capacity.  As Guest Judge Toby will be working alongside the TBS Staff judges to find the winners in our various categories.  As a result of accepting our invitation, Toby will be unable to participate as a competitor, with the one exception of the Open category which the Guest Judge is not included.  Please help us welcome Toby to the judges team for 2014!

We hope to see all our 2013 competitors return this year to compete, along with some new faces for 2014. As always we appreciate the support of our customers and fans and we look forward to continuing to shed a bigger, brighter light on the hobby we all enjoy!

Find all the specific details for this year’s BATTLE CRY PAINTING COMPETITION on the BCPC page here.

What is Battle Cry Painting Competition?

BCPC is New England’s entry into the large scale painting competition format. It is hosted annually by The Battle Standard Tabletop Game & Hobby of Manchester, CT. It is an opportunity for hobbyists of all miniature gaming genres to compete amicably in a show of talent and ability. Competitors register to submit their own creation(s) to be judged against the talent of their peers. Winners are awarded the official Battle Cry trophy in brilliant gold, securing their place in BCPC history as a testament to their painting skills and recognition as an exceptional artist in the arena of miniature painting. 2nd place and 3rd place Runners-up also receive recognition by way of a decorative plaque that can be proudly displayed to document their effort to be the best. The annual event will bring in artists from all over the Northeast (possibly further) interested in taking home the trophy. Take the opportunity to display your best piece of work, compete with your peers and enjoy the many creations presented. Welcome to Battle Cry!

Date: Saturday April 6th 2013

Rules:

• Submissions must be entered before 1PM on competition day
• Submissions must be the work of the presenter
• Competitors may only enter one submission per category
• Battle Cry judges determine the category that best fits your entry (should the immediate guidelines not dictate clearly)
• You must be present to collect your awards (runner-up will collect in your absence)

Cost:

• $5 per category entered
• All competitors receive a $5 off ($25 or more purchase) coupon for their initial entry

Time / Schedule:

• All models must be at the store no later than 1pm
• Viewing of models: 2-4pm
• Judging: 4-5pm
• Awards: 5pm

Prizes:

• 1st place in each category will receive a gold trophy of The Battle Standard’s official mascot “Wallace” in the themed Battle Cry pose. This unique resin trophy was sculpted for Battle Cry by Latvian sculptor Oskars Pantelejevs and recast in a limited number specificly for the competition by Ron Lee Casting of Burbank California.
• 2nd and 3rd place will receive a plaque mounted version of the “Wallace” Kettle Hat in the color representing their place, silver or bronze.
• All placing participants will receive gift cards to the store.

Categories:

SciFi

(Which includes but is not limited to 28mm Warhammer 40000, MERCs, Infinity, Dark Age, etc)

Single Model

Squad (3+ models)

Vehicle/Monsterous Creature

Fantasy

(Which includes but is not limited to 28mm Warhammer Fantasy, Privateer Press, Malifaux, etc)

Single Model

Regiment (3+ Models)

Large War Machine/Monster

Small Scale

(Which includes but is not limited to Flames of War, Dystopian Wars, Battlefleet Gothic, Various small scale historical, etc)

Single Model

Squad (3+ models)

BEST IN SHOW

(A special award will be given to the best overall across all catergories)