Original Mecha Contest 2023
2023 Sponsors
Scale Modellers Supply
SMS Is an Australian based hobby supply store specialising in their own range of scale model paint. SMS also sell many other model support goods including airbrushes, books, tools and accessories.
Dspiae
A well known and respected manufacturer of a wide range of outstanding products such as nippers, hobby knives, hand saws, files, colouring tools, storage kits, pneumatic power tools and many more! Dspiae has been providing high quality innovative tools to hobbyists all around the world since 2016!
JL Gunpla UK
Jason sells a wide variety of 3rd Party Kits, Tools & Accessories (Madworks & CJ Hobby), Decals and other hobby essentials at a fair price. The store always has new and interesting items coming into stock which are in high demand.
Armored Komodo Heavy Industries
Armored Komodo is a hobby supply manufacturing shop based in the Philippines. They are known for their own brand high quality hobby paints and it’s auxiliaries as well as resin based hobby equipment.
Scientific Models
Scientific models offer a range of unique and beautiful miniatures and modelling products all of which are rigorously made in Italy. Producer of sought after and incredibly detailed miniatures and collectibles!
Design Studio Press
Design Studio Press is a Southern California–based publishing house with its fingers on the pulse of concept design. Founded over a decade ago by Scott Robertson, the press has stayed true to its mission to feature and partner directly with artists.
GodHand
GSW are well known in the hobby space as Spanish crafters of fine hobby tools & supplies. This family owned company based in Valencia produces high quality products ranging from paints and tools to basing materials, glues, display plinths and of course, the Green Stuff Putty.
K Scale Models
K Scale Models produces 3d printable accessory for dioramas, conversion kits and scale models. 3d printing gives a unique opportunity, producing scale models with the ability to make items to all scales with just a touch of a button. We produce low volume and bespoke products.
SamuelDecal
Samuel has been providing model makers and hobbyists with tools, model kits, supplies and decals for over a decade! He provides an excellent service that continues to improve year by year.
The Army Painter
The Army Painter was founded to help gamers of all types have more fun playing. Having painted miniatures using high-quality products, that are affordably priced, and perfect for the job. All designed to make painting fun, easy, and fast.
AO Mecha
AO Mecha conducts wonderful interviews on his YouTube channel with some extremely talented artists. Not only does Ariel interview and promote others builders he also has a variety of other videos such as his own build videos, tips & tricks and royalty free music for others to use!
Green Stuff World
GSW are well known in the hobby space as Spanish crafters of fine hobby tools & supplies. This family owned company based in Valencia produces high quality products ranging from paints and tools to basing materials, glues, display plinths and of course, the Green Stuff Putty.
Mech Designs
Angelo is a previous GBWC Phillipines Champion and now spends his time as an Art Toy Designer. A highly respected scale modeller and artist. Angelo creates one off unique toys and collectibles which are highly sought after!
Mecha Decal
Designed by Tim (Child of mecha), Mecha Decals produce ultra-premium waterslide decals that are made for Gunpla, Mecha, and other Sci-Fi scale models.
Kallamity
Kallamity is a one-man brand created by Luca Zampriolo in 2008. Luca Zampriolo is a painter, sculptor, illustrator, mecha and concept designer and modeller.
Kallamity offers beautiful resin cast scale model kits of his own personal designs and also design/prototype service for other companies.
2023 Judges
Luca Zampriolo (Kallamity)
Luca Zampriolo is a source of inspiration and motivation to many in the mech/sci-fi community. It is fair to say that Luca is the godfather of mech and his work continues to astound and amaze us all.
Henrique Ventura
Henrique aka Cut Transform Glue is well known for scratch building robots, making props, replicas and his very own original creations whilst also taking the time to explain his thought process at each stage.
Emerson Tung
Emerson is a concept artist and illustrator with a wealth of experience working in the entertainment industry, contributing to franchises such as DOOM, Transformers, Warmachines, Warhammer 40K, Angry Birds and many more.
Scott Robertson
Scott has extensive experience teaching and creating curriculum on how to design, draw and render at the highest level. He is a phenomenal artist who has worked on a wide variety of projects for some of the most well known and respected brands.
Angelo Guibone
Angelo Guibone aka Mechdesigns is a previous GBWC Phillipines Champion and now spends his time as an Art Toy Designer. A highly respected scale modeller and artist who dedicates himself to creating original designs.
Chris Pabz
With over 15 years of experience in the hobby space, Chris has built a respected reputation for his incredibly clean and professional work. Chris is dedicated to making each and every one of his models to a meticulous standard and co-host of the Built Sideways podcast
