Original Mecha Contest

This week we want to highlight one of our 2026 sponsors, Show Me What You Bot! Their generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate their contribution.

Show Me What You Bot is contributing three $75 CAD gift cards as prizes for this year's competition! That is $225 CAD in total store credit spread across multiple winners, giving you access to their full inventory of kits and supplies.

Show Me What You Bot is a hobby store based in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, carrying a large selection of Gundam model kits, tools, paints, collectible toys, and art. They are a small business run by people who are passionate about the hobby and dedicated to supporting the building community. Whether you are looking for your next Gunpla kit, restocking on supplies, or hunting for something unique, Show Me What You Bot is worth checking out.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: www.showmewhatyoubot.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/showmewhatyoubot/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/showmewhatyoubot/
Whatnot: www.whatnot.com/user/showmewhatyoubot

August is here, and that means two months remain in the Original Mecha Contest! There is still time to build something awesome and submit your entry. The contest is completely free with no preregistration and runs through October 31. Get started at www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

This week we are featuring one of our 2026 sponsors, Design Studio Press! Their generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate their contribution.

Design Studio Press is contributing five art books as prizes for this year's competition! On top of that, they are offering a 25% community discount for all OMC participants. Use code OMC2026 on their website (limited editions and sale items excluded) for the duration of the season! You can also use the direct link: designstudiopress.com/discount/OMC2026

Design Studio Press is a Southern California-based publishing house founded by Scott Robertson, with its focus squarely on concept art and design education. With over 120 titles in their catalog, they publish art and tutorials by world-renowned entertainment designers, covering everything from vehicle and mech design to creatures, characters, and environments. Their books are invaluable resources for anyone looking to develop their design skills or find inspiration for their next project. If you are building original mecha, their catalog is full of material that can spark new ideas.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: designstudiopress.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/designstudiopress/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/designstudiopress/
YouTube: youtube.com/designstudiopress

Two months to go in the Original Mecha Contest! If you have been thinking about entering, now is the time. The contest is free with no preregistration and runs through October 31. Everything you need to know is at www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

This week we are spotlighting one of our 2026 sponsors, The Scale Modellers Supply! Their generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate their contribution.

The Scale Modellers Supply is contributing a $150 AUD store voucher as a prize for this year's competition! This voucher opens the door to their entire product range, from their renowned airbrush-ready Acrylic Lacquer paint lines like their Premium, Metallic, Pearls and Colour Shifts to tools and other modelling accessories. Whether you are painting plastic, resin, or metal, this prize can equip you with the colours and finishes to take your next build to the next level!

Founded in Australia by award-winning scale modeller Scott Taylor in 2016, The Scale Modellers Supply is dedicated to providing high-quality paints and accessories crafted specifically for the scale modelling community. Their products are formulated for exceptional colour accuracy, durability, and ease of use. With a growing range of Acrylic Lacquers and specialty finishes, SMS has become a trusted name for hobbyists seeking professional results, not just in Australia, but all over the world!

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: www.scalemodeller.com.au/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheScaleModellersSupply
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/SMSofficialgroup
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thescalemodellerssupply/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thescalemodellerssupply
YouTube: youtube.com/@thescalemodellerssupply

We are heading into the final three months of the Original Mecha Contest! Whether you are wrapping up details or just starting a build, there is still plenty of time to enter. The contest is free with no preregistration and runs through October 31: www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

This week we want to give a shoutout to one of our 2026 sponsors, Hand Shake Models! His generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate his contribution.

Hand Shake Models is contributing one of his handmade KV-34 model kits as a prize for this year's competition! This is a chance to get your hands on one of his limited-edition, handcrafted garage kits.

Hand Shake Models is a modelling initiative by Juan Munoz Ruiz, focused on the design and construction of original sci-fi cast resin garage kits. Born from a love of scratch-building, each model is carefully designed and handcrafted, then produced in very limited editions, ensuring exclusivity and attention to detail. Based in Spain, Juan is a lifelong modeling enthusiast who discovered scratch-building and ended up going all in, creating original handmade models and transforming them into construction garage kits to share with the community. He has also served as a judge for the O.M.C. and is a past First Place winner in the Main Division with his AMP ORYX in 2023.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: www.handshakemodels.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/handshake_models/
YouTube: youtube.com/@handshakemodels

How are your builds coming along? There are still over three months left in the Original Mecha Contest! The contest is completely free, requires no preregistration, and runs through October 31. All the info is at www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

This week we are featuring one of our 2026 sponsors, Aves Studio! Their generous support helps keep this competition thriving, and we deeply appreciate their contribution.

Aves Studio is offering $50 USD in store credit as a prize for this year's competition! This is a great opportunity to explore their lineup of sculpting materials and specialty finishes. Whether you are working with resin, plastic, or mixed media, Aves Studio carries tools like Apoxie Sculpt, Fixit Sculpt, their adhesive pastes, and even metal finishes. These are excellent for kitbashing, scratchbuilding, and any creative project.

Aves Studio is a U.S.-based, family-owned company known for its high-performance, self-hardening sculpting materials. Their products include Apoxie Sculpt, Apoxie Clay, Fixit, and Maches. Each is durable, versatile, and user-friendly, with zero shrinkage, water clean-up, and fast curing times. Widely trusted by hobbyists, designers, prop-makers, and artists, Aves Studio helps bring creative ideas to life with quality tools that last.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: avesstudio.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/avesclay/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Avesclay/

We are past the halfway mark of the Original Mecha Contest! Whether you are deep into your build or just getting started, there is still time to join. The contest is free with no preregistration and runs through October 31: www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

This week we want to spotlight one of our 2026 sponsors, Plainries! His generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate his contribution.

Plainries is contributing a prize pack including handmade model kits, a scratch-building book, pins, and stickers for this year's competition! This is a fantastic bundle for anyone looking to level up their kitbashing and scratch-building skills.

Plainries, founded by Richard van der Meijden, champions kitbashing and creative model building. Through his website and social media, he inspires both beginners and experienced modelers to explore custom mecha design. Richard has been a judge for the Peculiar Robot Contest, a sister contest to the O.M.C. He is also no stranger to the O.M.C. itself, having taken 1st place in the Main Division in 2024 and 3rd place in the Pro Division in 2025. He helps grow the kitbashing community, encouraging innovation and creativity in model building.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: www.plainries.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/plainries/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Plainries

The Original Mecha Contest is still going strong with plenty of time to enter. The contest is free, requires no preregistration, and runs through October 31. Start here: www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

This week we are highlighting one of our 2026 sponsors, Green Stuff World! Their generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate their contribution.

Green Stuff World is contributing a batch of paints from their Maxx Formula range as a prize for this year's competition! These water-based acrylics offer excellent adhesion on plastic, metal, resin, and other common hobby materials, making them ideal for scratchbuilding and kitbashing with mixed media. The paints are designed for both brush and airbrush use and support a wide range of techniques including layering, washes, blending, and edge highlighting. With a consistent matte finish and high pigment density, the Maxx Formula line provides smooth coverage without obscuring detail. They are also fade-resistant and fast-drying, helping ensure vibrant, long-lasting results across all of your creative builds.

Green Stuff World is a Spain-based company specializing in hobby supplies for miniature painting, model making, and diorama building. From color-shifting paints and texture rollers to UV resin, wires, and basing materials, they offer a huge range of tools for creators of all kinds. Known for their innovation and high-quality products, Green Stuff World is a go-to brand for modelers around the globe.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: www.greenstuffworld.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenstuffworld
Facebook: www.facebook.com/greenstuffworld/

The Original Mecha Contest is in full swing, and there is still plenty of time to enter! It is completely free, no preregistration needed, and runs through October 31. All the details are at www.originalmechacontest.org/

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Original Mecha Contest

We're halfway through the build season, and there's still plenty of time to participate in the Original Mecha Contest! The contest is completely free with no preregistration and runs through October 31. Get started at www.originalmechacontest.org/

This week we want to give a shoutout to one of our 2026 sponsors, Death Ray Designs! Their generous support helps make this contest possible, and we greatly appreciate their contribution.

Death Ray Designs is contributing $200 USD in merchandise credit for this year's competition!

Death Ray Designs is a North Carolina-based company that goes well beyond terrain. While they are known for their modular MDF terrain systems spanning fantasy dungeons to sci-fi military bases, they also produce miniatures for their own mech wargame Steel Rift, printable STL files for mech models, waterslide decals, airbrush stencils, scratch build DIY materials, basing and movement trays, and more. Nearly every aspect of their design and production is handled in-house, allowing them to deliver quality products at accessible prices. Whether you are looking for terrain, mech miniatures, detail decals, or scratch-building supplies, Death Ray Designs has something for you.

Support our sponsors by checking out their work and learning more about what they do!

Website: deathraydesigns.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/deathraydesigns/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DeathRayDesigns/

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Original Mecha Contest

Original Mecha Contest 2026 is live! We’re seeing a lot of early progress, and we’re excited to see more!

Design Studio Press is sharing the love with the OMC community. Use code “OMC2026” on their website for 25% off eligible titles (limited editions and sale items excluded) for the duration of the season! Alternatively, use the link: designstudiopress.com/discount/OMC2026

Massive thank you to Design Studio Press. Be sure to check out their store!

Season 8 runs Feb 1 - Oct 31. Full details: www.originalmechacontest.org/

We would like to thank all of our 2026 sponsors for supporting the OMC this year:

Death Ray Designs: $200 USD merchandise credit
Green Stuff World: Maxx Formula paints
Plainries: prize pack (handmade kits, scratch-building book, pins, stickers)
Aves Studio: $50 USD store credit
Hand Shake Models: KV-34 handmade kit
The Scale Modellers Supply: $150 AUD voucher
Show Me What You Bot: three $75 CAD gift cards
Design Studio Press: five art books, plus a 25% community discount (code: OMC2026)

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Original Mecha Contest

Original Mecha Contest 2026 - Season 8 is here!

Get ready for the official kickoff video, which will be live February 1 at 10am EST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXNgd...

The Original Mecha Contest is a free, international event for custom built mech and robot models, with a chance to win prizes! The launch video will have all of the info you need to get started. Even more info is available on our website: www.originalmechacontest.org/

Reach out if you have any questions or concerns: originalmechacontest@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible! Special thanks to ‪@KevinMonti‬ for helping to get Season 8 going!

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