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MCHOF x ICONS diecast customs competition

ARE YOU A PASSIONATE DIECAST CUSTOMIZER?

Are you a model customizer keen to follow in the tiretracks of MCHOF's Customizer of the Year Roman Nicolas?

Join the first ever MCHOF x ICONS diecast customizing competition at this year's ICONS event. Showcase your work to 60,000 visitors in-person and 500,000 via streaming and win awesome prizes.

Compete in one of the three official categories — Mild, Medium or Spicy — and put your custom in front of expert judges, international fans and fellow 1:64 creators.

Sign up below to secure your spot. Scroll down to read all the official rules.

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COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Limit: Max. 2 entries overall per person.

MILD

Customs with new paint and wheel swaps only. No body modifications allowed.

MEDIUM

Customs which include small physical alterations; stance alterations, lowering/raising suspension, spoilers, engine swaps and hood scoops.

SPICY

Customs which include cutting, body modifications including stretching or reshaping, custom fabrication & similar.

PRIZE BREAKDOWN

There will be two ways to win - the Jury Vote and the People’s Choice. For the Jury Vote, Each category (Mild, Medium, Spicy) will have a winner and runners-up in second and third place. Each will also have one People’s Choice winner, voted on by the public.

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: €2,000 IN PRIZES GUARANTEED PRIZES PER CATEGORY (MILD, MEDIUM, SPICY)
WINNER
230
in products from Friki Monkey & Tom's Diecast (exclusive cars, protectors, diorama accessories...)
2nd PLACE
180
in products from Friki Monkey & Tom's Diecast (exclusive cars, protectors, diorama accessories...)
3rd PLACE
130
in products from Friki Monkey & Tom's Diecast (exclusive cars, protectors, diorama accessories...)
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
125
in products from Friki Monkey & Tom's Diecast (exclusive cars, protectors, diorama accessories...)

COMPETITION TIMELINE

By August 2nd (or in-person)

Phase 1: Registration

Complete your online registration with 9 photos by August 2nd, or register directly in-person during the event (August 15-16).

Aug 3 - Aug 14

Phase 2: Vorab-Bewertung

Genehmigte Online-Einsendungen werden in der offiziellen Galerie ausgestellt, damit Sie diese entdecken, analysieren und Ihre Wahl vor dem Event überdenken können.

Aug 15-16

Phase 3: The Grand Final at IFA

Physical exhibition in Alicante. Expert judges will evaluate live, and attendees will vote for People's Choice.

HOW THE JUDGING WORKS

JURY CRITERIA

100%
JURY
40% Craftsmanship & Finish (Paint, details, execution)
25% Creativity & Originality (Concept and design)
20% Difficulty Level (Complexity of techniques)
15% Overall Impact (The 'Wow' factor of the piece)

PUBLIC VOTE (PEOPLE'S CHOICE)

100% ATTENDEE DECISION

YOU NEED TO BE THERE TO VOTE!

Exclusive to physical attendees at IFA Alicante on August 15-16. One vote per person via official QR scanning on the display cases. Includes ALL entries (online and in-person).

OUR JUDGES

Huyghe Xavier BHWC Belgium

Huyghe Xavier

Event Organizer | BHWC

Belgium Facebook
Nacho Influencer Diecast

Nacho (@themonsternach)

Influencer | Content Creator

Spain Linktree
Maff (PocketWheels)

Maff (PocketWheels)

Diecast Collector | Content Creator

Spain Instagram
Bernat Pujol

Bernat Pujol

Customizer | Miniatures Designer

France Instagram
Varo Diecast

Varo Diecast

Content Creator | 1:64 Collector

Spain Instagram
Ortego Customs

Ortego Customs

Diecast Customizer

Spain Instagram

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS

1:64 Scale & Originality

Strictly 1:64 scale (approx. 3 inches). Must be entirely modified by you. Zero tolerance for plagiarism or presenting bought customs.

Mandatory Physical Presence

All entries must be physically present at the ICONS event in Alicante. They must be delivered in person and displayed loose for the judging.

Required Photographs

All entrants must supply 9 images of their car against a solid neutral backdrop. Make sure they look good for the promotional gallery! (max 5MB/photo).

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Fill in your details accurately by August 2nd. (In-person registration at the event is also permitted).

Formats: JPG, PNG. Recommended under 5 MB per photo.

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FAQ

Open worldwide. You must be 16+. Each entrant may submit a maximum of 2 entries overall. Online deadline is August 2nd, with in-person registration available on August 15-16.

Physical models must be delivered in person. Mailing entries will only be accepted as an exception and with prior confirmation from the organisation. Uncollected models at the end of the event will be donated to charity.

All entries will be displayed 'loose' (unboxed). Organisers will take reasonable care but are not responsible for loss or damage. Only judges, staff, and the owner can touch entries. Handling another entrant's custom is grounds for immediate disqualification.

All builds must be original work by the entrant. No plagiarised pieces allowed. Any attempt to manipulate voting (buying votes, QR tampering) will result in immediate disqualification.

The organisation reserves the right to modify categories if necessary and refuse entries that do not meet guidelines. For logistical questions, contact: customs@iconscollectibles.com.

You can read the full set of rules and terms and conditions by clicking here.

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