Golden Demon
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The Golden Demon competition is the miniature painting
and modelling competition run by Games Workshop
, and is held during the Games Day Event in the UK, USA and other countries.
The competition is named for the first prize trophy
in each category, the Golden Demon. The Golden Demon trophy itself is a figurine of a horned demon
painted gold, posed with its arms crossed over its chest (in a manner somewhat reminiscent of the Oscar). Silver and Bronze Demon trophies are given for second and third places, respectively in each category.
The overall winner across all categories at the event receives the "Slayer Sword", an actual full-size broadsword
about 5 feet in length from pommel
to tip.
The competition measures the skills of painting and modelling, since conversions and alterations of existing miniatures are encouraged.
Starting in 2007, Australian Golden Demon has included an "Intermediate" category. This category is open to painters aged 15-17, and has both the Warhammer Fantasy and 40000 miniatures combined.
Figure painting (hobby)
Figure painting is the hobby of painting miniature figures and/or model figures, either in its own right or as an adjunct to role-playing games, wargames, military modeling, etc....
and modelling competition run by Games Workshop
Games Workshop
Games Workshop Group plc is a British game production and retailing company. Games Workshop has published the tabletop wargames Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Warhammer 40,000...
, and is held during the Games Day Event in the UK, USA and other countries.
History
The Golden Demon competition has been held since 1987 in the UK, since 1991 in the USA, since 1997 in France and in other countries more recently.The competition is named for the first prize trophy
Trophy
A trophy is a reward for a specific achievement, and serves as recognition or evidence of merit. Trophies are most often awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional level athletics...
in each category, the Golden Demon. The Golden Demon trophy itself is a figurine of a horned demon
Demon
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painted gold, posed with its arms crossed over its chest (in a manner somewhat reminiscent of the Oscar). Silver and Bronze Demon trophies are given for second and third places, respectively in each category.
The overall winner across all categories at the event receives the "Slayer Sword", an actual full-size broadsword
Broadsword
Broadsword may refer to:*Broadsword , a military sword used by heavy cavalry during the 17th to early 19th centuriesIn more modern times, it has also been used to refer to:...
about 5 feet in length from pommel
Hilt
The hilt of a sword is its handle, consisting of a guard,grip and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A ricasso may also be present, but this is rarely the case...
to tip.
The competition measures the skills of painting and modelling, since conversions and alterations of existing miniatures are encouraged.
Example categories
Taken from 2006 UK- Warhammer 40,000Warhammer 40,000Warhammer 40,000 is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop, set in a dystopian science fantasy universe. Warhammer 40,000 was created by Rick Priestley in 1987 as the futuristic companion to Warhammer Fantasy Battle, sharing many game mechanics...
Single Miniature - Warhammer 40,000 Squad
- Warhammer 40,000 Vehicle
- Warhammer 40,000 Monster
- Warhammer FantasyWarhammer Fantasy BattleWarhammer: The Game of Fantasy Battles is a tabletop wargame created by Games Workshop. It is the origin of the Warhammer Fantasy setting....
Single Miniature - Warhammer Fantasy Regiment
- Warhammer Fantasy Monster
- The Lord of The RingsThe Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle GameThe Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game , and often referred to by players as Lord of the Rings, is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop . It is based on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, and the book that inspired it, written by J. R. R...
Single Miniature - "Duel"
- DioramaDioramaThe word diorama can either refer to a nineteenth century mobile theatre device, or, in modern usage, a three-dimensional full-size or miniature model, sometimes enclosed in a glass showcase for a museum...
- "Large Scale Model"
- Young Bloods (ages 14 and under)
- Open Competition (Any entry, only category open to Games Workshop staff)
Competition rules
Key points of rules paraphrased from Golden Demon website:- "You can only enter once in each category"
- "all entries...must be painted Citadel miniatures, Forge World or Imperial Armour models or scratch-built models that you have sculpted yourself.
- Entries from other miniature companies are not accepted.
- Entry to any of the competitions gives Games Workshop the right to photograph and publish details of models entered as they see fit.
Territorial differences
In Australia the Golden Demon competition is slightly different: entrants take their models to a Games Workshop store on a specified day. The best 3 in each category in the store gain a place in the regional finals and the best 3 in each category there gain a place in the national finals in Sydney.Starting in 2007, Australian Golden Demon has included an "Intermediate" category. This category is open to painters aged 15-17, and has both the Warhammer Fantasy and 40000 miniatures combined.