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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
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.
ThunderHeartXI's Avatar
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.
Electro Lemon's Avatar
Electro Lemon at 07/07/2008 19:25
@Danmartigan:


THANK YOU!
topgeargorilla's Avatar
topgeargorilla 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!
Puppy Licks's Avatar
Puppy Licks 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
Dexter345's Avatar
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?
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign 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:

Gyrael's Avatar
Gyrael at 07/07/2008 20:12
The possible consecuences of this contest terrify me.
coffeesash's Avatar
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!
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 07/07/2008 20:21
Americans stay out of this one. Let them have it.
Paul Soth's Avatar
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.
Cataract's Avatar
Cataract at 07/07/2008 20:58
So I'm guessing this is going to be a PAL 360?
BluFire's Avatar
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.
Alexradl's Avatar
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.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 07/07/2008 21:03
I fully expect you to enter this, angelsdontburn.
ScottyG's Avatar
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!
niacin's Avatar
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.
LarkOhiya's Avatar
LarkOhiya at 07/07/2008 22:43
:D I hope i can pull a yoshimistu costume together! I love that guy!
the GAMEGOBLIN's Avatar
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.
Aertyr's Avatar
Aertyr at 07/08/2008 00:12
Ivy! Plllleasssee be Ivy.
nintendoll's Avatar
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 :)
Trowble's Avatar
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
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar
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...
exodus1925's Avatar
exodus1925 at 07/08/2008 03:29
What have you begun?
mistic's Avatar
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.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
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
TheDreadHawk's Avatar
TheDreadHawk at 07/09/2008 00:09
You might as well hand it to the one Japanese guy/girl that's going to enter!
riomccarthy's Avatar
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! :)
suigeneris's Avatar
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?
djDysentery's Avatar
djDysentery at 07/09/2008 08:32


Timmeh's Avatar
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
Suff0cat's Avatar
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.
gregweb's Avatar
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.
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