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Demean your wretched selves for an Xbox 360 and Soulcalibur IV swag
Jim Sterling07.07.08 - 7:17 PM 105 comments

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

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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Latest comment by gregweb |view all 105 comments
Sooooo... who won? Has a winner been announced in a different thread?...



Danmartigan's Avatar
Danmartigan at 07/07/2008 19:16

In before lemon yoda.. also bewbs.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 07/07/2008 19:17

Aww man, the Europeans/Aussies/South Americans/Everywhere Elseans catch a break for once?
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 07/07/2008 19:17

I pray that lots of women enter.
Brian Keljore's Avatar
Brian Keljore at 07/07/2008 19:24

So the first Voldo wins, right?
Phyraks's Avatar
Phyraks at 07/07/2008 19:25

Haha, I second what sharpless said.
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ThunderHeartXI at 07/07/2008 19:25

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.
Gynecologist Cobra's Avatar
Gynecologist Cobra at 07/07/2008 19:25

@Danmartigan:


THANK YOU!
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topFAPgearFAPgorillaFAP at 07/07/2008 19:29

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
Professor Pew at 07/07/2008 19:31

Hurray for freedom!
RobotFart's Avatar
RobotFart at 07/07/2008 19:37

How many times can we enter said competition?
SantanaClaus89's Avatar
SantanaClaus89 at 07/07/2008 19:44

Well I can't dress up, so...



Strong with the force, I am.
braulio09's Avatar
braulio09 at 07/07/2008 19:48

^winner
Rifter01's Avatar
Rifter01 at 07/07/2008 19:50

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
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Dexter345 at 07/07/2008 19:52

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?
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dvddesign at 07/07/2008 19:57

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
Gregor at 07/07/2008 20:04

OKAY I AM SO ENTERING AS VOLDO.

Preview:

Kiranio's Avatar
Kiranio at 07/07/2008 20:12

The possible consecuences of this contest terrify me.
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coffeesash at 07/07/2008 20:16

Gah, the first one open to the UK is the first competition I don't want to enter. Us British just thrive on disappointment!
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MechaMonkey at 07/07/2008 20:21

Americans stay out of this one. Let them have it.
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Paul Soth at 07/07/2008 20:30

Someday the results of this contest will be used as evidence in a court of law.
Chaosye's Avatar
Chaosye at 07/07/2008 20:32

Oh man I want to be Owl guy so much.
Too bad I already have an Xbawks.
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Cataract at 07/07/2008 20:58

So I'm guessing this is going to be a PAL 360?
Reaprar's Avatar
Reaprar at 07/07/2008 20:58

I think I can pull off vol-.. Oh fuck you, gregor.
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BluFire at 07/07/2008 20:58

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.
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Alexradl at 07/07/2008 21:02

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.
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Grim at 07/07/2008 21:03

I fully expect you to enter this, angelsdontburn.
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ScottyG at 07/07/2008 21:28

Yay! Anyone can enter! You guys are awesome! :)
Teta's Avatar
Teta at 07/07/2008 21:42

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! I can enter!
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niacin at 07/07/2008 21:59

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.
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LarkOhiya at 07/07/2008 22:43

:D I hope i can pull a yoshimistu costume together! I love that guy!
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the GAMEGOBLIN at 07/07/2008 23:52

IF I'm entering I'm probabily going as Taki or Ivy, I'm not fucking joking.
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Aertyr at 07/08/2008 00:12

Ivy! Plllleasssee be Ivy.
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nintendoll at 07/08/2008 01:06

Mmm I have to see if my sewing friend is up to the challenge of making an Amy costume with me :)
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Trowble at 07/08/2008 01:24

@Sharpless, Brian Keljore: You guys are correct sirs! Well Sharpless is pretty much wishful thinking. :(
sirinth's Avatar
sirinth at 07/08/2008 01:52

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
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Vitamin Awesome at 07/08/2008 02:42

I'm totally decking myself in Pirate Garb for some Cervantes lovin.

Now to get a sewing machine...
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exodus1925 at 07/08/2008 03:29

What have you begun?
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mistic at 07/08/2008 07:03

if nintendol actually gets that costume together, she has won the internets!
Morrius's Avatar
Morrius at 07/08/2008 08:38

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
Sharpless at 07/08/2008 11:41

@Nintendoll
Wow, that actually could work for you. I didn't think the games had anything that reasonable.
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Jim Sterling at 07/08/2008 12:55

Destructoid will not be sending NTSC consoles to UK winners.
DynamicSheep's Avatar
DynamicSheep at 07/08/2008 13:30

@Nintendoll:

OMG! DO WANT!
Batthink's Avatar
Batthink at 07/08/2008 16:00

*Shakes Jim's hand*

You've done it, Jim. You've finally cracked the US/Canada dominance. :OD
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TheDreadHawk at 07/09/2008 00:09

You might as well hand it to the one Japanese guy/girl that's going to enter!
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riomccarthy at 07/09/2008 04:37

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! :)
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suigeneris at 07/09/2008 06:20

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?
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djDysentery at 07/09/2008 08:32



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Timmeh at 07/09/2008 13:10

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
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Suff0cat at 07/09/2008 15:21

"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.
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gregweb at 07/10/2008 00:48

I can vouch for DJDysentery's identity, if need be. We're buds and that is actually him.
gregweb's Avatar
gregweb at 07/10/2008 00:49

I can vouch for DJDysentery's identity, if need be. We're buds and that is actually him.
Suff0cat's Avatar
Suff0cat at 07/10/2008 01:53

Whoa whoa easy there tiger, I never said anything about DJDysentery, so why run in to defend him?


But if someone as well known on Destructoid as you vouches for him, who am I to argue?
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/11/2008 06:51

Suff0cat makes a very fair point and I've made a slight extra requirement to solve the problem. The whopping two people who have already entered don't need to re-enter, I'll trust them. Plus I already know that's Rio.
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TheBlackLotus at 07/11/2008 15:36

@ Stuff0cat
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

Didnt read all the way did you?? you need an "also cocks" sign...
Suff0cat's Avatar
Suff0cat at 07/11/2008 15:49

@TheBlackLotus

Didn't read all the way did you? The whole bit where Jim posted a comment right above yours, agreeing with my point and saying he's added the bit about an "Also Cocks" sign...
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Furyfire at 07/11/2008 18:39

This makes me very sad that I can't enter....
TheDreadHawk's Avatar
TheDreadHawk at 07/11/2008 22:43

If I get my GF or a friend to dress up, can I win that way? I'd design the costume.
sirinth's Avatar
sirinth at 07/12/2008 09:18

I still want to know if the SCIII version of Tira would suffice.
I wonder if her old costume will be usable in IV as a second outfit. Hrm.
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LarkOhiya at 07/13/2008 13:27

djDysentery- new user, decent to good costume, no text. fake?

also all i need is to get my hands on a sword and I can work on my yoshimitsu costume!
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The Incredible Edible Egg at 07/13/2008 13:42

woot, lets see some Ivy man-boobs! Thank you Sterling, I need some new fap material.
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Justice at 07/14/2008 03:46

Isn't it a bit unfair that some people actually have money and cosplay so they have outfits already? Either way I guess whoever wins will deserve to win anyway.
itemforty's Avatar
itemforty at 07/14/2008 09:35

I doubt money is necessary to make this happen.
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Gynecologist Cobra at 07/16/2008 16:05



I seriously don't know what was in the paint I used. There was paint in my garage in a bottle, and I wanted an Xbox. Also, my face still fucking hurts.
lem's Avatar
lem at 07/17/2008 04:44

Above is win!
Uziwood's Avatar
Uziwood at 07/17/2008 17:49

Yep... Cobra = winner :)
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MASTODON at 07/17/2008 19:59

djdysentrys entry doesn't seem legit.



i think he should retake some pics with the COCKS sign
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djDysentery at 07/18/2008 01:43

Awesome. Double-post ftw, Greg. Now everyone's doubting the legitimacy of the photos.

Whatev, I'll get another pic with a COCKS sign when I get back home.
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djDysentery at 07/20/2008 11:22



I had to write "also cocks" backwards so it would show up correctly in the mirror. I also didn't want to put on the makeup again.



Have I not done enough? Are you not entertained?
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adultswim810 at 07/22/2008 09:48

I WILL DO IT ONCE I GET HOME!!!
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Gynecologist Cobra at 07/22/2008 20:32

Dysentery: That's fucking nice!
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luvmysegadc at 07/22/2008 20:33

dammit, jim.
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djDysentery at 07/24/2008 21:37

Gynecologist Cobra: Thanks, and nice name.

I chose red armor cuz I thought it looked nice. :3
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Vongore at 07/26/2008 20:09

This is my entry for the contest, is going to be LOOONG, so sorry about it. Also, sorry about being late, i usually don't want to participate on contest while they are on their last week, but we had to make this costumes from zero, especially made for the contest and everything was made by us (except the Yoda and Vader masks and the lightsabers).

First, let me introduce everyone

From left to Right: Yoda (My little brother), Amy (Eris, my girlfriend), Raphael Sorel (Me) and Darth Vader (my other little brother)

I don't know if multiple entries or entries with one more person are allowed, but all Costumes were made by me. I hope it counts

First one, Yoda (he took another Lightsaber by mistake)


Vader (even without all his machines, he's still a badass)


Yoda vs Vader (360 vs PS3. I'll bet for the green guy)



Me as Raphael, god's favorite Rapier wielder




Eris as Amy, part Goth, Part Lolita, part awesome





Well, and what's a Cosplay without a Caramelldansen

Well that might be it... unless, hey! why are you staring at me like that!?... NO!, you are not asking for this, right?!?, HEY! Please no!, don't make me do this! You know i don't want to!... Please!! Leave me alone!!!











*The Sign reads: i know you were expecting this. I can has teh Xboxs nao?"


Oh god, what i've done!?!?!???!? I can't look any more pathetic x__x

Also, i forgot to take the "Also Cocks" picture with everyone else while disguise, so i guess this will work :D





We all worked hard for this, i making all the costumes and the others posing. I hope you like my entry, you can count this as only one or 4 different ones, but i hope it can count as one.

Thank you~
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Vongore at 07/26/2008 21:28

Also, finally a contest for us who don't live either on the US or UK :D. i hope i win >__<
Qalamari's Avatar
Qalamari at 07/28/2008 20:57

Oh. My. God.
adultswim810's Avatar
adultswim810 at 07/28/2008 23:35

jesus...
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Qalamari at 07/29/2008 00:40

I can just see Jim in his penthouse office, cackling madly and templing his fingers. "Dance, my puppets." he says softly as he scans the pictures in Vongore's entry.

Seriously though... that looks like it took a LOT of work, and I don't think anyone will deny that you've given up your dignity. Can we just call the winner?

Also, I appear to have gone through some sort of temporal fluctuation while posting. Scary Womanizing Pig Mask must be rubbing off on me.
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JoeCamNet at 07/29/2008 21:48

You guys want demeaning and pathetic? I'll fucking give you demeaning and pathetic... And embarassing...
I give you...

NAKED ASTAROTH!








Bleach your eyes. I have degraded myself for a contest. I feel shamed.....yet proud.
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djDysentery at 07/30/2008 22:53

Oh, hi y'all. djDysentery here. Just wanted to say,

(also, cocks)

I've just gotta thank my friends for making such an excellent Soul Calibur outfit. This here's Amy, modeled by none other than me.





But you don't want quality costumes, do you? No, you want my dignity. You want my self respect. Very well.





Yeah, my friends later thought it'd be funny to stick all kinds of crap between the straps.



Since being half-naked seems to be "in" this time of year, I thought this would be just wonderfully demeaning.









Yes, you people may think crossplaying or standing in your underwear in the safety of your own house and home is demeaning. I've done just that, only IN PUBLIC. As amusing as seeing Voldo push around a shopping cart in a parking lot may be, I just thought a 360 was worth a lot more than my dignity. I hope you approve, Mr. Jim Sterling.

I was fortunate enough to get off with only a stern warning by a passing security officer, but I was told to never return to their premises again. I nearly shat my (under)pants being afraid of having "indecent exposure" or something tagged on my permanent record.

Well, there you go. I'm gonna go cry now.
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djDysentery at 07/30/2008 23:00

Oh, and yes, that is me with a collar and being leashed to a grill.
JoeCamNet's Avatar
JoeCamNet at 07/30/2008 23:51

Damn.

In my defense all I can say is that it's more demeaning for me because I'm obese and hairy.
I'm going to go cry in my room now.
Teta's Avatar
Teta at 07/31/2008 02:18

So after days and days of cardboard molding, and paper cutting, and cloth cutting I finally came to my SCIV entry.
Darth Vader YAY!


Ivy makes Darth Teta Vader feel uncomfortable on latex clothes


He rocks


Epic Rock


And will force choke for food


Also Rebel Scum Cocks
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Hamza CTZ Aziz at 07/31/2008 13:50

Wow, this is going to be so hard to choose. Holy shit.
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cakebonvivant at 07/31/2008 19:51