2008 Sponsored Awards

Most Amazing Figure
Sponsored by AFM
“Mementos”
Lance Jacobson

Best Classic Monster
Sponsored by Kitbuilders
“Frankenstein & Pretorius”
John Hircock

Kitbuilders Hotshot Award
“Gray Skull”
Tetsuya Okamoto

Best Diorama
Sponsored by Alternative Images
“Aliens”
Jeff Marker

Best SuperHero/Supervillain
Sponsored by John Davis
“IRIA”
Yoshinoti Yatake

Best Anime
Sponsored by Hodge Hobbies
“Kanu in Red”
Tim Phelps

Best Gundam/Mecha
Sponsored by Hodge Hobbies
“Armor Core Crest”
Robert Merrill

Best Gerry Anderson
Sponsored by Fabgear
“Spectrum Vehicles”
Robert Abel

Best Out Of Box
Sponsored by Tag Services
“VF-0 Full Armor”
Robert Merrill

Best Out of Box
Sponsored by Tag Services
“Orbital Express Shuttle”
B. P. Taylor

Best Humor/Superdeformed
Sponsored by Mike Parks
“Franky”
Randy Van Dyke

Best Junior
“Minya on Monster Island”
Emily Tribula

Best Teen
“Lok Tar Ogar – Victory or Death”
Nick Van Dyke

Aaron Thurston Memorial Award
Sponsored By Brothers in Resin
“Valtiel”
Shinya Akao

2008 Winners – By Category:

Senior Division:

I. Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Figures

Aaron Fowler The Cryptkeeper Merit
Bill Ebner Hunchback of Notre Dame Merit
Brigitt Dottavio Capn Johnnie Merit
Brigitt Dottavio Crow Bust Merit
Cal Dowling Chaos Spawn Merit
David Adkins Blasphemy Merit
David Adkins Lissette By Solarwind Merit
Eric Zundel Gronk Merit
George Ganzer The Unmasking Merit
John Petik Long Tusk Predator Merit
Jonathon Reich Train Wreck Merit
Jonathon Strickland Apollo 16 Astronaut John Young Merit
Kenny Caruso Newman Werewolf Merit
Marci Seletas Flygirl – Greenwell Studios Merit
Mark Krabbenhuft Death Merit
Moses Jaen Sebastian Merit
Paul Helfrich Dread C Thulhu Merit
Paul Helfrich Nosferatu Merit
Paul Helfrich Zoe’s Nightmare Merit
Phil Poole Nosferatu Merit
RIch  Hurmon Wolfman Merit
Richard Gaskill Commander Lane Merit
Rob Mattison The Ghost of Castle Mare Merit
Ron Mejak Robot B-9 Merit
Ross Waddell The Wolf Man Bust in B/W Merit
Roy Kirchoff The Bellringer Merit
Shakey Dave Phantom of the Opera Merit
Steven Dottavio Conan Merit
Steven Dottavio God of Thunder Merit
Steven Dottavio Head Merchant Aka Harold and Jerry Merit
Steven Dottavio Mummy Bust Merit
Steven Dottavio Nosferatu Merit
Tony Phillips The Sea Keeper Merit
Tony Spangler Cellar Cast’s Deamoness Merit
Tony Spangler Elf Merit
Van Abernethy B-9 Robot from Lost in Space Merit
Anthony Morgan Winged Karnstein Bronze
Chris Gierke The Monster of Piedras Blancas Bronze
David Adkins Werewolf Bronze
David Bennett Mant Bronze
David Bennett Metaluna Mutant Bronze
Eli Raphael Red Dawn Bronze
Gary Rose Governator Bronze
George Ganzer I am the Sea Bronze
Gerry Fore Mummy Bronze
Marc Havican Avaris Bronze
Marc Havican Galapagos Girl Bronze
Mark Krabbenhoft Gully from Battle Chasers Bronze
Phil LaBounty Bert Bronze
Randy Van Dyke Ultraviolet Bronze
Randy Van Dyke Uncle Creepy Bronze
Richard Gaskill Captain T’Pek Bronze
Rick Kern I’m Not Xena! Bronze
Rick Kern Nosferatu Bronze
Rick Kern Saucerman Bronze
Roy Kirchoff Cornileus Bronze
Scott Buonanna Summoning the Beast Within Bronze
Scott Scariot R2 – P3 Bronze
Steve Hilby Rocket Gal Bronze
Steven Dottavio Conan the Destroyer Bronze
Terry Moore Alana Bronze
Terry Moore Zenobie Bronze
Tony Lamb Franky – Sky Captain Bronze
Vincent Hoffman Creature with a Fish Bronze
Vincent Hoffman Frankenstein Bust Bronze
Aaron Fowler Frankie Took HGH Silver
Aaron McCord Hellboy Silver
David Bennett Hideous Sun Demon Silver
David Bennett Invasion of the Saucermen Silver
George Ganzer Shadow of a Vampire Silver
J. Johnston Kroenen Silver
John Hircock Frankenstein & Pretolius Silver
Marc Havican Vampy Silver
Matt Greby Chinese Chick with a Ray Gun Silver
Phil LaBounty Horned Giant Silver
John Hircock Alien Newborn Gold
Lance Jacobson Mementos Gold
Shinya Akao Valtiel Gold
Tetsuya Okamoto Gray Skull Gold

II. Superhero/Supervillian

Anthony Morgan Hellboy Merit
Cal Dowling ORKS Merit
Christopher Gaskill Dead or ALive You’re Coming With Me Merit
David Diaz Zombie Hawkman Merit
Kenny Caruso A Dark Winter’s Knight Merit
Anthony Casella Gabe Pernas Crocodile JOnes Bronze
Chris Zerr Hellboy Bronze
David Adkins The Crow Bronze
Ross Waddell The Invincible Iron Man Bronze
Steve Hilby Bride Bronze
Yoshinoti Yatake IRIA Gold

III. Anime

Aaron Fowler Guyver 1 Merit
Gregory Watters AZAMI Merit
Rob Schmitt Tchikoma and Mojor Merit
Marc Havican Future Girl Bronze
Roy Stanton Red Ninja Bronze
Phil Poole The Admirer Silver
Tim Phelps Kanu in Red Silver

IV. Humor & Superdeformed

Alan Zais Beam Us Up! Merit
Chris Zerr Acorn Boy Merit
David Adkins Welcome to California Merit
Jim James Moffatrkin and Friend Merit
Rob Mattison Surfink Merit
Rob Schmitt No More Donuts Merit
Rob Schmitt Visible Alien Merit
Stephen Kundrat Spaceman 4 Sale Merit
Tony Lamb Oh Crap Merit
Brigitt Dottavio Baby Frankie Bronze
David Bennett Fidel Castro Bronze
Lou Dalmaso Got any 3’s? Bronze
Rob Schmitt California Dreaming Bronze
Vincent Hoffmann X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter- Re-imagined Bronze
Anthony Morgan The Grinch Silver
Matt Greby W.C. Fritos Silver
Tim Seevers Bart – N- Stein Silver
Randy Van Dyke Franky Gold

V. Dinos & Kaiju

Bob Hickl Daspeltosaurus Merit
Bob Hickl Styrasaurus Merit
David Adkins Manda Merit
Dennis Reid Image Godzilla 1967 w/ Minya Merit
Dennis Reid Paradis Godzilla 1989 Merit
John Petik Zombiezilla Gino Style Merit
Paul Stego Merit
Roy Kirchoff Protoceratops Merit
Steven Dottavio 98 Godzilla Merit
Bill Carreon Dinotopian Carriage Bronze
Moses Jaen Next… Silver

VI. Vehicles & Mecha

Andrew J Macdonald Trivuncular Merit
Dave Olszewski Viper MK VII Merit
Dave Olszewski Viper MK VII Merit
Dave Olszewski Viper MK VII Merit
Dave Olszewski Y – Wing Merit
David Lanteigne Space Pod Lost in Space Merit
David Washington Max’s Return Merit
Eric Longstreet IKV Quonos Two Merit
Glenn Tamboia Cylon Raider Wing Merit
Glenn Tamboia Imperial AT – ST Merit
Jason Eaton Maschinen Krieger Dragonar Kai Merit
Jason Eaton Maschinen Krieger Hummel Merit
Jim James Dalek Merit
John Donglass Freighter Ohjeg Merit
John Donglass Tractor & Trailer Merit
Kenny Haverly Naboo N-1000 Merit
Phil Giunta Back to the Future DeLorean Merit
Rich Dula RGM-109 Full Combo Merit
Rich Dula USS Hannibal NCC – 512 Merit
Rick Kern 1989 Batmobile Merit
Robert Merrill Armor Core Crest Merit
Robert Merrill Scope Dawg Merit
Scott Scariot Pittsburgh Fleet Yards Merit
Scott Scariot U.S.S. Antares Merit
Scott Scariot U.S.S. Dauntless Merit
Tony Lamb UN1 Fist Mtn in the Moon Merit
Bob HIckel Hatchet Fighter Bronze
Bob Hickel Starfighter Bronze
Dave Olszewski Alien Attacker Bronze
Dave Olszewski Enterprise A Bronze
Dave Olszewski Viper MK II Bronze
Eric Lang USS Monoceros Bronze
George Seletas U.S.S. Decatur Bronze
Jason Eaton ANH Escape Pod Bronze
Jason Eaton Maschinen Kireger Scout Flier Bronze
Jim James Welcome Aboard the Tard’s Bronze
John Donglass Ground Support Skiff Stinger Bronze
John Donglass Lander Bronze
John Donglass Siege Cannon 50677 Bronze
John Donglass White Tiger Bronze
Kenny Haverly Cosmo Zero Bronze
Rich Dula USS Melbourne Bronze
Scott Scariot Battlestar Galactica Bronze
B.P. Taylor Echo Silver
B.P. Taylor Frontier Cargo Tug Silver
B.P. Taylor Lunar Supply Ship Silver
B.P. Taylor Orbital Express Shuttle Silver
Bob Hickel Quest Jet Silver
Bobby Wong Colonial Raptor Silver
Brigitt Dottavio Rocketier GEE BEE ZEE Silver
Dan Holmes UC Hardgraph Cyclops Silver
Dave Olszewski Viper MK VII Silver
Eric Longstreet USS Triumph Silver
John Donglass Freighter S60 Silver
John Donglass Gunboat Hornet Silver
Jonahthon Strickland Y-Wing Silver
Robert Merrill VF-0 Full Armor Silver
Steve Hilby Auburn Aircar Silver
B.P. Taylor Binary – UFO Mothershi[ Gold
Bobby Wong Colonial NK2 Viper Gold
Dave Olszewski Viper MK VII Gold
Lonnie Elder Ultimate Speed Racer Mach V Gold

VII. Dioramas

Bob Janusey Kong vs. T-Rex (RFTG) Merit
Sherry Fore The Witch Merit
Dan Christlieb 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Bronze
Jeff Marker Aliens Bronze

Teen Division (ages 13-19)

Britny Ylisaari Hagrid Merit
Logan Bennett AT ST Walker from Star Wars Merit
Nick Van Dyke Lok’Tar Ogar – Victory or Death Silver

Junior Division (ages 12 & under)

Alex Seevers Triceratops Merit
Christine Miller Gundam Princess Merit
Donald Helfirch Star Wars Battle of the Hoth Merit
Donald Helfrich Star Wars AT-AT Merit
Emily Tribula Robot Monster Merit
Gerry Helfrich Colossal Mentis Merit
Gerry Helfrich Satr Wars A-Wing Fighter Merit
Gerry Helfrich Star Wars Driod Fighters Merit
Logan Bennett Gundam Merit
Russell Canterbury Darth Maul Merit
Russell Canterbury Scorpion Merit
Samantha Mihail Mach 5 Merit
Sarah Lester My First Model Merit
Emily Tribula Mighty Mighty Gamera Bronze
Emily Tribula Minya Hatching Bronze
Hersey Strickland AT-AT Walker Bronze
Russell Canterbury Dino Bronze
Alex Seevers Blade Silver
Alex Seevers Nossy Silver
Emily Tribula Minya on Monster Island Silver
Kalieb Christlieb Gamera Silver