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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In before lemon yoda.. also bewbs.
Aww man, the Europeans/Aussies/South Americans/Everywhere Elseans catch a break for once?
I pray that lots of women enter.
So the first Voldo wins, right?
Haha, I second what sharpless said.
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.
@Danmartigan:
THANK YOU!
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...
Hurray for freedom!
How many times can we enter said competition?
Well I can't dress up, so...
Strong with the force, I am.
^winner
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
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?
Screw the pansy bitches who dress up as Yoda or Vader. Vote for someone who's willing to dress as Voldo or Ivy.
OKAY I AM SO ENTERING AS VOLDO.
Preview:
The possible consecuences of this contest terrify me.
Gah, the first one open to the UK is the first competition I don't want to enter. Us British just thrive on disappointment!
Americans stay out of this one. Let them have it.
Someday the results of this contest will be used as evidence in a court of law.
Oh man I want to be Owl guy so much.
Too bad I already have an Xbawks.
So I'm guessing this is going to be a PAL 360?
I think I can pull off vol-.. Oh fuck you, gregor.
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.
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.
I fully expect you to enter this, angelsdontburn.
Yay! Anyone can enter! You guys are awesome! :)
YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! I can enter!
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.
:D I hope i can pull a yoshimistu costume together! I love that guy!
IF I'm entering I'm probabily going as Taki or Ivy, I'm not fucking joking.
Ivy! Plllleasssee be Ivy.
Mmm I have to see if my sewing friend is up to the challenge of making an Amy costume with me :)
@Sharpless, Brian Keljore: You guys are correct sirs! Well Sharpless is pretty much wishful thinking. :(
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
I'm totally decking myself in Pirate Garb for some Cervantes lovin.
Now to get a sewing machine...
What have you begun?
if nintendol actually gets that costume together, she has won the internets!
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?)
@Nintendoll
Wow, that actually could work for you. I didn't think the games had anything that reasonable.
Destructoid will not be sending NTSC consoles to UK winners.
@Nintendoll:
OMG! DO WANT!
*Shakes Jim's hand*
You've done it, Jim. You've finally cracked the US/Canada dominance. :OD
You might as well hand it to the one Japanese guy/girl that's going to enter!
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! :)
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?
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
"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.
I can vouch for DJDysentery's identity, if need be. We're buds and that is actually him.
I can vouch for DJDysentery's identity, if need be. We're buds and that is actually him.
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?
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.
@ 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...
@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...
This makes me very sad that I can't enter....
If I get my GF or a friend to dress up, can I win that way? I'd design the costume.
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.
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!
woot, lets see some Ivy man-boobs! Thank you Sterling, I need some new fap material.
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.
I doubt money is necessary to make this happen.
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.
Above is win!
Yep... Cobra = winner :)
djdysentrys entry doesn't seem legit.
i think he should retake some pics with the COCKS sign
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.
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?
I WILL DO IT ONCE I GET HOME!!!
Dysentery: That's fucking nice!
dammit, jim.
Gynecologist Cobra: Thanks, and nice name.
I chose red armor cuz I thought it looked nice. :3
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~
Also, finally a contest for us who don't live either on the US or UK :D. i hope i win >__<
Oh. My. God.
jesus...
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.
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.
Oh, hi y'all. djDysentery here. Just wanted to say,
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.
Oh, and yes, that is me with a collar and being leashed to a grill.
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.
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
Wow, this is going to be so hard to choose. Holy shit.