Welcome to the Custom Comps for

the 2019 New Zealand Hot Wheels Collectors Convention!

We are finalising sponsors and prizes for this years events and will make an announcement as soon as everything is confirmed.

These Comps are well worth entering and no matter how experienced you are, there's classes for all skill levels.

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This comp is strictly for paying attendees of the Convention only.

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The custom competition has five main categories:

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Stock 
Modified
Super Modified 
New Zealand Classic

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Show and Shine

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Three judges will be chosen close to the convention date each year.

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Cars will be labelled with a placement card with the customised cars details, individual number and category.

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The Show and Shine will be its own category for people to bring any customs along to the event to show off.

 

Each car will be numbered so that people can vote for the best show and shine car. 

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RULES:

All customs in the custom competition are to be your own work. No collaboration/joint effort customs the only exception is on decals. All card art, painting and body modifications are to be done by you.

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This competition is strictly for paying attendees of the Convention only – the general public cannot enter.

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Stock (Beginner):

Entry level category, perfect for beginners. For this category your custom must remain a stock Hot Wheels car body wise. You may only add paint, decals and wheels.

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Modified (Intermediate):

The modified category is similar to Stock but for this category you are also allowed to do minor body modifications. Examples include adding/deleting spoilers, engines, interiors etc. As long as it still has a resemblance to the original casting.

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Super Modified (Intermediate to Expert):

For this category there are no restrictions. You may use any Hot Wheels castings, any alterations may be done including, roof chops, grafting cars together, etc. You may use any parts/wheels from other brands. There is no limit so use your imagination!

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New Zealand Classics:

This is your chance to replicate something iconic that either has raced or been an outstanding show car in the New Zealand Car scene. This class would be best displayed with a photo of the original car you are replicating to tell a small story of its heritage.

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Overall Rules

• All Cars must start as Hot Wheels.

• All customs in the Custom Competition are to be your own work. No collaboration/joint effort customs. The only exception is on decals.

• You may enter up to 2 cars in each category, giving you a total of up to 8 customs.

• On the day you will give your cars in a box with a note saying – Custom name, your name and Category for each car.

• The cars will be displayed on placement cards in their respective category. This will be done anonymously to keep the judging and voting as fair as possible. There will be 3 judges on the day to choose the winners of each category. There will also be a people’s choice where everyone gets a chance to vote for their favourite custom overall.

• All customs for the comp must be fresh builds. No previous customs that have been shown may be used. No pre-sharing of pictures on FB, Instagram etc. Any violation of these rules and your customs will be disqualified.

• By entering you allow us to take pictures and share photos of your work on but not limited to, the Convention FB page, website, other social media platforms and you are aware that photographers/videographers put in place by the NZWHCC may also share your work.

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Show N Shine

Here’s a chance to show off some of your finest beauties!

 

This will be completely separate from the Custom Comps and gives you a chance to bring in some of your previous customs to show off, these can be customs you have shown online previously.

 

Each paying attendee may enter up to 5 cars in the show and shine. 

 

The show n shine will be decided by a people’s choice vote.

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