ACFS SHOW PROGRAMMING

The purpose of the American Custom Figure Symposium show is to promote the 1/6 scale and 12-inch action figure hobby. The show not only promotes education of the general public on the various manufacturers, retailers and vendors that are producing such figures, it also encourages and promotes collectors from a wide range of backgrounds - whether you've only recently got into the hobby or whether you've been collecting for a decade. Both older and newer hobbyists alike will agree that there is an endless amount of knowledge and customization to this hobby. We are here to try and bridge that gap and keep the passion alive by offering live tutorials and a wealth of information by industry leaders and hobbyists alike.

Many folks have asked us why we only did a show this big and have it only last one day. Truth is, most show attendees will tell you it only takes about two hours of browsing and wandering around before the fun goes away. Why pay all that money for a show badge when you really only spend a few hours? The ACFS is completely free first of all. Second, we try to make your stay as rewarding and unforgettable as is possible for the short time that you do plan on attending. Whether it's to look at the latest works of a figure artist, chatting with him on how he made that figure, learning a tutorial, purchasing and adding items to your collection, nabbing that ACFS show exclusive figure, or even entering your own works into the various custom figure contests for prizes, you will be surprised by how much there is to do in one day!
 

"BRING IT!" CUSTOM FIGURE AND DIORAMA CONTEST

Have you been told that you make some nice 1/6 scale custom figures? Bring some of your works and see how well you hold against other ACFS attendees for some major cash prizes! It is a WINNER TAKES ALL contest. Each entry fee is only $10. The more contestants enter in the contest, the bigger the pot. On top of the contest entry fee pot, there is an additional $100 gift certificate awarded by sponsoring retailers.  There is only ONE final prize in each category - Military Figure, Other Figures, and Diorama - awarded to the final winner. There will be a panel of 7 judges with each judge picking only 1 winner from each category and process of elimination rules apply until only one winner from each category is chosen! Brutal? Yes. Rewarding? Very!

Military Figures
Bring any figure from any military genre and any time period. You must register your entry and pay your contest entry fee at the front desk. Your work will be displayed and judged at 3:00p.m. by our panel of judges. Only two (2) entries maximum per contestant.

Other Figures
Bring any figure from any genre and any time period. You must register your entry and pay your contest entry fee at the front desk. Your work will be displayed and judged at 3:00p.m. by our panel of judges. Only two (2) entries maximum per contestant.

Diorama
No set genre - Make anything and everything you want. Any size you can carry without bringing major powertools. Register it at the front desk when you enter and your work will be displayed and judged at 3:00p.m. by our panel of judges. Only two (2) entries maximum per contestant.

PLEASE READ the fine print: Indemnification - By participating in the "Bring It!" Custom Figure and Diorama Contest, Contestants assumes responsibility and agrees to indemnify and defend The ACFS, show sponsors, the Santa Clara County Convention Center and their respective employees and agents against any claims or expenses arising out of the use of the exhibition premises. Contestant understands that The ACFS, show sponsors, the Santa Clara County Convention Center and their respective employees and agents is obliged to maintain any insurance covering Contestant's property(ies) and it is the sole responsibility of the Contestant to obtain such insurance. While Security personnel is available generally for the purpose of safeguarding the general public at the Show, the Contestant is solely responsible for the safekeeping of its own property while attending the show during and after event hours. The Contestant therefore assumes the responsibility to indemnify, defend and hold The ACFS, show sponsors, the Santa Clara County Convention Center and their respective employees and agents harmless against any claims arising from any loss suffered by Contestant.
 

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