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Official Contest Guidelines

Welcome, painters. This is your one-stop guide for everything about the contest: how to join,
how to set up your entry, how to submit, and how winners are chosen.

Eligibility

Open to anyone who is an active paid NomNom Figures member during the contest.
You can join anytime from August 15 – October 12, as long as you are an active paid member when you submit your final entry.

Key Dates

Registration date: August 15 – October 12, 2026

Contest painting begins: August 29, 2026

Final submission deadline: October 17, 2026

Judging: October 18 – 28, 2026

Winners announced: October 31, 2026

The Flow

  1. Sign up through the official Google Form and choose your figure.
  2. Print your chosen figure NomNom Figures Artstation Gallery
  3. After signing up, you will be instructed to create your own Discord WIP channel and name it after your chosen figure.
  4. You may start printing and priming your figure as soon as you sign up.
  5. Post you proof photo with the handwritten contest code #NomNomPaintingContest. Your proof photo must show your unpainted figure beside the note.
  6. Paint your figure and post your progress in your WIP channel. A minimum of 3 WIP updates is required.
  7. Submit your final photos through the Final Submission form before the deadline.
  8. Judging will begin after the submission deadline.
  9. Winners to be announced on October 31, 2026.

Each step is explained in detail below.

Step 1: Sign Up

Fill out the official registration form here: GOOGLE FORM
You will be asked for:

  • Your display name (how you want to be credited)
  • Patreon Email (must match the account you joined with)
  • Discord Username
  • Country
  • Which Nomnom Figure will you paint.
  • Printer Type
  • Whether we can repost your entry with credit
  • Agreement to the rules.

Once submitted, your model choice is locked.
You cannot switch to another figure later, so choose carefully.

Step 2: Choose and Print Your Model

  • Pick any Nomonom Figure Release ( Main + Extra Model Only)
  • Choose one character only from any eligible NomNom Figures release (Main + Extra Models only).
    You can browse the available models through the Nomnom Figures Artstation Gallery
  • You may print and prime early, before the contest starts.
  • Painting may only begin on August 29, 2026.
  • Use the model as is. No base modifications.
  • Use Fullsize 1:10 scale (No bust & miniature scale). You can choose to scale up the original 1:10 size up to 160% (approximately 1:6 scale). Scaling down below 1:10 is not allowed.

Step 3: Create Your Discord WIP Channel

After registering, you will be instructed to create your own Discord WIP channel.
This will be your personal channel for the entire contest.

  1. Follow the instructions to create your WIP channel.
  2. Name it after your chosen figure and your discord name [Character Name] – [Discord Name].
  3. Post your proof photo and all WIP updates in this channel.

One person = one channel = one figure. Multiple entries are not allowed.

Step 4: Post Your Proof Photo

Your first Update in Discord
This is your most important WIP post. It confirms that your entry starts fresh and unpainted.

Your first post in your WIP channel must show:

  • A proof photo of your selected figure bare or primed, but completely unpainted
  • Placed next to a handwritten paper note showing the Contest Code:

#NomNomPaintingContest

Rules for the Proof Photo

  • The note must be handwritten.
  • Proof photos posted before August 29 will not count.
  • No proof photo = no valid entry. This is non-negotiable.

Why we do this: it proves your model is a genuine new project started

during the contest, and keeps the competition fair for everyone.

Sample Proof Photo

Step 5: Paint and Post Your WIPs

  • Post at least 3 WIP updates in your Discord channel.
  • Space them out to show genuine progress rather than posting everything at the end.
  • A finished figure posted without sufficient progress history may be disqualified.

WIPs are how we verify the work is yours and painted during the contest.
They are also half the fun, the community loves following each other’s journeys.

Step 6: Submit Your Final Entry

Once your figure is finished, submit your final photos through the official form.
The link will be announced and opened closer to the submission deadline.

⏰ Deadline: October 17, 2026 11:59PM PST
Late entries are not accepted, no exceptions.
Your final figure must clearly be the same one from your proof photo.

Presentation and Photo Template

Good photos are how judges see your work.
Bad lighting or heavy edits hurt your chances, so follow this template.

Required Photos – Minimum of 8

  • Front – Full figure, straight on
  • Back – Full figure, rear view
  • Left Side – Full profile
  • Right Side – Full profile
  • Face Close-Up – Clear detail of the face
  • Detail Shot 1 – Your best-painted area
  • Detail Shot 2 – Another highlight, such as freehand, OSL, or fine details
  • Full Figure on Base – Complete presentation

Photo Standards:

  • Use a neutral background: plain white, grey, or black.
  • Use good, even lighting and avoid harsh shadows.
  • Photos must be in focus and high resolution.
  • No filters, heavy editing, or AI enhancement.
  • Light cropping and brightness adjustments are allowed.
  • Do not make edits that alter or misrepresent the actual paint job.
  • Keep colours as true to life as possible.

💡 Tip: phone camera, steady setup, simple backdrop, and good lighting
are more than enough. Steady hands and good light beat expensive gear.

RECAP

To keep things fair for everyone:

  • Choose any eligible NomNom Figures release (Main + Extra Models only). NomNom Figures Artstation Gallery
  • One person = one model = one WIP channel. No multiple entries, alternate accounts, or additional Patreon accounts.
  • Your chosen model is locked once you register. No swapping.
  • Use the original STL files only. Do not modify the character or base.
  • Contest models can be scaled up from the original 1:10 size up to 160% (approximately 1:6 scale). Scaling down below 1:10 is not allowed.
  • You must be an active paid member during and when submitting final work.
  • New projects only. Previously painted, partially painted, or finished models are not allowed.
  • You may print and prime early, but painting starts on Aug 29.
  • A proof photo is mandatory and must show your bare or primed figure beside a handwritten note #NomNomPaintingContest
  • Post at least 3 progress updates, including start and final.
  • Your final figure must match your proof photo.
  • The team may request additional proof if an entry requires verification.
  • All eligibility and judging decisions are final.