If you are at all involved in 3D Modeling, than you likely have heard of cgtrader.com. Well, it appears that they have decided to create a bit of a competition. We have seen contests before around the internet for 3D Printing and modeling, especially around Christmas time. Well this is a 3D design competition which will award several awesome prizes to the winner.

The contest is sponsored by Sculteo, 3DPrintUk, iGo3D.com and Plastic Scribbler. All these companies are contributing to the prizes offered to the winners.

Now here are the rules and prizes:

The award will be given for the best printable Valentine related models uploaded during the challenge period.


For the winner
Asterid 1000HB fully assembled 3D printer from Plastic Scribbler
300 USD from CGTrader
5kg of premium PLA Filament from iGo3D
3D printing your model of choice by 3D Print UK
100 EUR gift card for 3D printing by Sculpteo
3D printing accessories set from iGo3D
CGTrader T-shirt


For the two runners-up
75 EUR gift card for 3D printing by Sculpteo
2kg of premium PLA Filament from iGo3D
Promotional features on CGTrader
3D Printing your model of choice by CGTrader
CGTrader T-shirt
Best Valentine's 3D Printable Model


The award will be given for the best printable Valentine related model uploaded during the challenge period.


For the winner
300 USD from CGTrader
5kg of premium PLA Filament from iGo3D
100 EUR gift card for 3D printing by Sculpteo
3D printing pen + 1kg of Filament spool from iGo3D
CGTrader T-shirt


For the two runners-up
75 EUR gift card for 3D printing by Sculpteo
2kg of premium PLA Filament from iGo3D
Promotional features on CGTrader
3D Printing your model of choice by CGTrader
CGTrader T-shirt

Terms and Condition of the Contest:
- Valentine's 3D Printing Challenge will run from the 9th of January, 2014, to the 10th of February, 2014.
- Only 3D printable models will be eligible to participate in a challenge.
- Make sure to check the box "Valentine's 3D Printing Challenge" when uploading the right model.
- The files must be submitted as .STL or .WRL files and be 3D printable.
- Upon joining this challenge, you agree that your rendering scene or 3D printed design might be used by sponsors for marketing purposes.
- You can have as much entry models as you want.
- The challenge is open to everyone, including teams, legal entities and people from all over the world.
- Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models to CGTrader platform is free of charge.
- All the entries must be original and not derivable.
- Employees and relatives of CGTrader and sponsor teams are not allowed to participate in this challenge.
- Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader is not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.



More details: http://www.cgtrader.com/challenges/v...section-awards