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Demean your wretched selves for an Xbox 360 and Soulcalibur IV swag photo

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's that time again -- I have yet another Xbox 360 to give away thanks to my friends at Rocket XL, and a Destructoid fanbase that I want to give it to. This time, the contest celebrates the release of Soulcalibur IV and we have a main prize, plus two runner-up prizes:

1st prize: XBOX 360, SC IV faceplate (for XBOX 360), SC IV game, and SC IV shirt
2nd prize: SC IV game (system of their choice) and SC IV shirt
3rd prize: SC IV shirt

As ever, Destructoid gives good gifts, but we always want a little something in return, preferably involving your dignity. This time around, it's very simple -- cosplay. That's right, you lucky dogs. I want photographs, the more demeaning and pathetic the better, of you -- that's YOU -- in a Soulcalibur IV-themed costume. 

Use this post's thread to post a picture of yourself in a Soulcalibur IV costume while holding an "also cocks" sign for proof for your chance to win these lovely prizes. Contest runs to the end of the month -- that's July 31. You have plenty of time to gather some gear, a camera, and a trash can for your self-respect. But before I sign off, I have some great news:

This contest is WORLDWIDE. Yes, Mr. Destructoid has heard the pleas of non-US residents and we've arranged with Rocket XL to foot the bill for any international shipping. Hey, I wouldn't dare incur the wrath of my countrymen on a third 360 giveaway, would I? Good luck to all involved, be you American or not.


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Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:16
Danmartigan
In before lemon yoda.. also bewbs.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:17
Mxyzptlk
Aww man, the Europeans/Aussies/South Americans/Everywhere Elseans catch a break for once?
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:17
Sharpless
I pray that lots of women enter.
Brian Keljore's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:24
Brian Keljore
So the first Voldo wins, right?
Phyraks's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:25
Phyraks
Haha, I second what sharpless said.
ThunderHeartXI's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:25
ThunderHeartXI
Fantastic, everyone can enter. This should get lots of people going. :p

I'd enter if I a) didn't have a 360 already, b) wouldn't blind everyone with my wretched self.
Electro Lemon's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:25
Electro Lemon
@Danmartigan:


THANK YOU!
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:29
topgeargorilla
I would love to enter, but I don't want to make a costume. Or wear one. I think I would just end up buying the game. lemmie think about it...
Professor Pew's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:31
Professor Pew
Hurray for freedom!
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:37
Puppy Licks
How many times can we enter said competition?
SantanaClaus89's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:44
SantanaClaus89
Well I can't dress up, so...



Strong with the force, I am.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:48
braulio09
^winner
Rifter01's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:50
Rifter01
OMFG.. Isn't this like the 3rd giveaway contest this week?? I sooo would enter.. But its hard for me to find the time for contests lately :oP
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:52
Dexter345
Their costumes are way too elaborate for me to try this out.

Of course, that means few people will enter. Higher chance of winning if I do.

Wait, why am I even thinking about doing this for a second 360?
BluDesign's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 19:57
BluDesign
Screw the pansy bitches who dress up as Yoda or Vader. Vote for someone who's willing to dress as Voldo or Ivy.
Gregor's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:04
Gregor
OKAY I AM SO ENTERING AS VOLDO.

Preview:

Gyrael's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:12
Gyrael
The possible consecuences of this contest terrify me.
coffeesash's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:16
coffeesash
Gah, the first one open to the UK is the first competition I don't want to enter. Us British just thrive on disappointment!
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:21
MechaMonkey
Americans stay out of this one. Let them have it.
Paul Soth's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:30
Paul Soth
Someday the results of this contest will be used as evidence in a court of law.
Chaosye's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:32
Chaosye
Oh man I want to be Owl guy so much.
Too bad I already have an Xbawks.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:58
Cataract
So I'm guessing this is going to be a PAL 360?
BluFire's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 20:58
BluFire
Dibs on Ivy. But I'm gonna use her SC4 costume. You know, the one with that strange strand of fabric that goes across her chest that pushes her breasts down so that the bulge out in the same way that those weird water tubes from Chuck E. Cheese's that supposedly are impossible to pick up that are full of water and random plastic shapes bulge when you squeeze them. If not there's always Taki with that vest with the small whole for her breasts that squeeze them outward. I don't know if I'll be able to reproduce her nipples, though.
Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 21:02
Alexradl
I am definitely not skilled in the arts and crafts profession. I'd love to win me some Soul Calibur IV swag though. I might give it a try.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 21:03
Jordan Devore
I fully expect you to enter this, angelsdontburn.
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 21:28
ScottyG
Yay! Anyone can enter! You guys are awesome! :)
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 21:42
Teta
YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! I can enter!
niacin's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 21:59
niacin
woo a contest that lets non-yanks win, oh wait cosplay? Just when I thought you were opening the door you just close it again.

OK when will there be a contest for best picture of a tree from their window, my neighbour has a tree so I could totally win that one... yes my skills are very very limited.
LarkOhiya's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 22:43
LarkOhiya
:D I hope i can pull a yoshimistu costume together! I love that guy!
the GAMEGOBLIN's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/07/2008 23:52
the GAMEGOBLIN
IF I'm entering I'm probabily going as Taki or Ivy, I'm not fucking joking.
Aertyr's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 00:12
Aertyr
Ivy! Plllleasssee be Ivy.
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 01:06
nintendoll
Mmm I have to see if my sewing friend is up to the challenge of making an Amy costume with me :)
Trowble's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 01:24
Trowble
@Sharpless, Brian Keljore: You guys are correct sirs! Well Sharpless is pretty much wishful thinking. :(
sirinth's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 01:52
sirinth
Too bad they changed Tira's outfit in Soul Calibur IV.
I still have my Soul Calibur III Tira costume from last year's cons. :(
I don't suppose that counts? =P
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 02:42
Vitamin Awesome
I'm totally decking myself in Pirate Garb for some Cervantes lovin.

Now to get a sewing machine...
exodus1925's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 03:29
exodus1925
What have you begun?
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 07:03
mistic
if nintendol actually gets that costume together, she has won the internets!
Morrius's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 08:38
Morrius
Jim, this is quite a lot of effort for a little wank material.

(Also, if someone from the UK enters do they get sent an NTSC 360?)
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 11:41
Sharpless
@Nintendoll
Wow, that actually could work for you. I didn't think the games had anything that reasonable.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 12:55
Jim Sterling
Destructoid will not be sending NTSC consoles to UK winners.
DynamicSheep's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 13:30
DynamicSheep
@Nintendoll:

OMG! DO WANT!
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/08/2008 16:00
Batthink
*Shakes Jim's hand*

You've done it, Jim. You've finally cracked the US/Canada dominance. :OD
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 00:09
TheDreadHawk
You might as well hand it to the one Japanese guy/girl that's going to enter!
riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 04:37
riomccarthy
Yay for trying to cosplay with the clothes you already have! :P I had fun with it though so this was rockin'


Me as Taki

and


Me as Miser

I added in references of the characters just to make it easier to tell what I was attempting to go for. :P And why I used a picture of Taki in the red outfit when I clearly went for the black/blue one I'll never know. XD

Thanks for holding such an awesome contest! Cheers! :)
suigeneris's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 06:20
suigeneris
Dang. Though male, 40 lbs ago I actually had a taki-worthy rack. Where was this contest before I started counting calories?

It's just as well. Of all the things I wouldn't want as a graphic on CSPAN2 during my Senate confirmation hearings, this is at least in the top 10. Or 12.

Can we block out our faces like news magazines do for people in the witness protection program?
Timmeh's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:10
Timmeh
So is this going to be judged by artistic talent or lack of dignity and self-respect? If the latter I might be tempted, but if it's the best costume there's no chance :P
Suff0cat's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 15:21
Suff0cat
"post a picture of you in a Soulcalibur IV costume"


So uhh, how are you going to know whether or not people are actually posting pictures of themselves and not just stealing random cos-play pictures from around the internet?

Doesn't seem very well thought out.
gregweb's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2008 00:48
gregweb
I can vouch for DJDysentery's identity, if need be. We're buds and that is actually him.
gregweb's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2008 00:49
gregweb
I can vouch for DJDysentery's identity, if need be. We're buds and that is actually him.
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