Light Up My Life Custom Contest
So, you've got a figure with a detailed sculpt, a killer design, and great paint apps, but what else can you do to kick it up yet another notch? How about making it shine like the proverbial star? If nothing else, light-up toys make great improvised flashlights when the power goes out!

- There are no restrictions on subject matter for this challenge, beyond Figure Realm's general content rules. So, you can make whomever, or whatever, you want, so long as your custom somehow incorporates a light-up feature. Said illumination can be integrated into the figure itself, an accessory, or even a base.

- The light-up feature MUST be electronic in nature. Light-piping, sparking flints, real flames, glow-in-the-dark plastic/paint, etc. don't count.

- We recognize that not every customizer has the skills, tools, or know-how necessary to add a light-up feature to a toy that doesn't have one. That being the case, you're allowed to simply repaint/modify a toy that already has a light-up feature built into it.

- At least one of your entry photos MUST exhibit the light-up feature of your custom in action. You're free to use your remaining photos however you see fit. And no cheating with photoshopped light effects; your entry has to actually light-up!

- Instead of a figure, and provided that they incorporate a light-up feature, vehicles and playset/dioramas are also acceptable as entries. For example, you could make a car with working headlights or a museum exhibit with illuminated glass display cases.

- You may utilize whatever base bodies, parts, materials, and tools you like to bring your luminous creations to life. Which three light shows will dazzle Figure Realm's voters and take home the gold, silver, and bronze awards?
 
Please remember to follow the Contest Rules and to Vote Fairly.
 
Contest Winners:
1st
2nd
3rd

Size Restrictions: None
Dioramas Allowed: Yes
Original Characters Allowed: Yes

What is the contest schedule?
Begins: Contest Closed
Ends: July 15th, 2016 - Last day for submissions. No exceptions! Cut off is at midnight Central Standard Time.
Voting: July 16th - 22nd.
Managed By: ZombieKev

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User Comments
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ZombieKev -
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Congrats to all entrants for their wonderful creations! What a great set of entries!
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Henchmen4Hire -
Sunday, July 17, 2016
I'm surprised we got a nice chunk of entries, also surprised at how good they are, theyre all impressive. I have no idea how rig up any of the light up stuff, at least not in a way to make it pretty lol
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Patraw -
Friday, June 3, 2016
TIP: Burger King and McDonald's frequently produce fast food toys that light-up; those are a great, and inexpensive (they're easy to find and dirt cheap at most thrift stores), way to obtain electronic components/fodder for this challenge!
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Patraw -
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Thanks for resurrecting this contest idea, I remember I wrote and submitted it many moons ago, when Captain Coder first started the new contest creation process. I'm probably not going to enter, but I appreciate that you stepped up to oversee it!
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ZombieKev -
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Thanks for submitting this great idea! I haven't seen any other ideas like this, so I thought it should be launched.
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