Welcome to the Masamune Gunpla Studio end of year Competition! We are so excited to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Iron Blooded Orphans, which started airing October 4th 2015, as our contest theme.

As always, to make our competition accessible to everyone, we made sure to keep the builds to the HG 1/144 Iron Blooded Orphan kits. The goal is simple: Build an entry that will wow the judges!! Kitbashing, detailing, and modding are highly encouraged, but the quality and finish of the build is what will get you the win.

The competition starts October 15th and ends on December 31st. We will be revealing judging results on January 8th, 2026.

RULES

• Your base kits must be from the HG Iron Blooded Orphan line.
• Your entry must be at least 70% from the HG Iron Blooded Orphan series (The IBO option parts definitely count).
• 3D printed parts and resin parts are admissible on your build.
• Detail parts such as photo-etch, thrusters, ect are more than welcomed.
• Unlimited entry per participant but only 1 entry can place.
• This contest is open to Canadian residents only.
• Old builds are welcomed as long as it never placed in any other competition.
• Build total size must NOT exceed 40cm (H) x 40cm (W) x 40cm (D).

JUDGING

• Craftsmanship: The quality of design, work, and application of it.
• Paint: Focusing on the aesthetic qualities, like color choice, application, and intricacy.
• Idea: The creativity of the build and the scope of effort.

Point system: Will be evaluated on an X\10 value. 1 being bad, 10 being perfect.

PRIZES

• 1st: Amazing Cast 1/35 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Head Bust Full Resin Kit
• 2nd: MG Gundam Barbatos + $50 Masamune Gift Card
• 3rd: MGSD Gundam Barbatos + $25 Masamune Gift Card

SUBMISSION

• All submissions for the competition will be made via email: info@msmnstudio.com with the Subject “IBO Competition 2025”
• Each competitor will have to include in their email:
  • Full Name
  • Email
  • City
  • Build Name
  • Base models
  • Description (Please provide a brief description [max 300 words] of your build, including any unique features, themes, parts used, or inspirations.)
• All submissions should be received by the final date of the competition. Late entries will not be accepted
• All submissions must be submitted with 6 pictures:
  • From the front.
  • From the back.
  • From the left side.
  • From the right side.
  • Two of the competitors’ choices that showcase the build.
• The pixel size of each image must be within 1000-4000 pixels on each side.
• Each picture MUST be less than 3MB for logistic reasons.

This contest is open only to legal residents of Canada who are physically residing in Canada at the time of entry and at the time the prize is awarded.

In the case of an issue with the pictures, Masamune Gunpla Studio will contact the competitor via email to give the chance to the competitor to resubmit pictures for fair judging.

Judges have the full rights to remove or disqualify a submission based on the aforementioned rules or anything they deem inappropriate.
By submitting your entry, you grant permission for any submitted photos to be used by the competition organizers for promotional purposes.