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Win a San Diego Comic Con ‘08 Exclusive Cobra Commander!

by Paul

You’ve read that title right. Toy Bender is now offering you the chance to get your hands on a San Diego Comic Con ‘08 Cobra Commander that is no longer available for purchase except from the secondary market. What, what! Why pay extra for one of these bad boys on eBay or from some shady dealer when you can get one for absolutely free for doing almost nothing?

In order to get your mitts on Cobra Commander, there are a few ways in which you can enter. I’m a big fan of the creative arts, so we’re going high school art/creative writing class on this one. Here’s what I’m accepting for submissions:

1. Short essay (50 words or more) on who your favorite G.I. Joe character is and why.

2. Short story (200 words or more) staring your favorite Joe character.

3. Poetry. No free verse. Points given for iambic pentameter. Haikus are cool.

4. An illustration of your favorite G.I. Joe.

Send your works of art to Paul.ToyBender@gmail.com with your name and address. All entries must be received by 8/24/08 in order to qualify. A panel of judges will crown the ultra-lucky winner.

Be sure to tell anyone you can to enter, if participation is low then it’s hard to give away stuff in the future, ya dig?

*Fine Printy Print: Winner will be notified via email. Winner has one week in order to respond before a new winner is chosen. By entering, you agree that your submission may be posted on ToyBender.com. All submissions must be created by the submitter and not have been used before for any purpose. All Toy Bender readers are qualified to enter, however if you are an international reader you must agree to fork over some extra cash for shipping. Hey, I’m not rolling in gold dubloons here. Please contact Paul.Toybender@gmail.com for any questions.

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Posted in Contests!, Conventions, Exclusives, G.I. Joe, Hasbro on August 11th, 2008

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17 Responses to “Win a San Diego Comic Con ‘08 Exclusive Cobra Commander!”

  1. Butters Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 1:42 pm

    OH I so know what I’m drawing. And Writing.

    Question: Will the artwork be judged on talent. Two Can both an artwork and short essay be submited?

  2. Paul Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    1. Artwork will be judged on effort. If it’s a stick figure that’s flipping awesome, then it could win. I’ve seen great stick figures in my day.

    2. I’ll accept multiple submissions as long as they are different mediums. So no to two poems, but yes to a poem and a drawing or something like that.

  3. Paul Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Oh I mean to write artwork will be judged on creativity and effort. If it’s a lesser skilled drawing with a lot of effort and some sort of creative spin, you could win over one that was just really well done.

  4. Savage Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    regrettable snail
    plopping necromancer flees
    dumbly powerless

  5. » Win a Cobra Commander courtesy of Toy Bender! Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    [...] Win a San Diego Comic Con ‘08 Exclusive Cobra Commander! [...]

  6. Win a Cobra Commander! | Old Man Musings Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 8:05 am

    [...] ever entertaining and always informative Toy Bender.com is holding a contest where you could win your very own San Diego Comic-Con exclusive G.I. Joe Cobra Commander Figure! To [...]

  7. Butters Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    Oh Good times. I’m gonna try to win, but I dunno if it’ll turn out that way.

  8. Monte Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    I’ve spread the word at Geek Creek and, just so I could actually get a few people to enter, I also dropped a link at JoeBattlelines.

  9. Paul Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    Thank you good sir. I’ve got a few entries so far, but I can always use more!

  10. hrdwrkngXsoldier Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 4:51 pm

    So to understand this correctly. We can do any of the four items, or a submission consists of all four of the items listed above?

  11. jumper11 Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    Snake Eyes Haiku
    By Jumper:

    –get it?!

  12. Monte Says:
    August 12th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    That’s brilliant, Jumper.

  13. Paul Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    jumper and savage, are those official entries? You got to send them to my email if they are.

  14. jumper11 Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    Nah, just being a clown- heehee!

  15. Toy Bender » Blog Archive » Contest Update Says:
    August 15th, 2008 at 7:00 am

    [...] Update by Paul Just a quick reminder to everyone that submissions are still open for my totally rad San Diego Comic Con ‘08 Cobra Commander giveaway. So far I’ve gotten a good amount of high quality submissions. I’ve also picked the [...]

  16. doubledumbassonyou Says:
    August 16th, 2008 at 5:26 pm

    I’m glad to see that you got a hold of one for the contest Paul, I saw you over on the ‘Tank looking to secure one. I’m still enjoying my Blue & Black Commanders. Entering in the contest would just make me a giant asshole.

  17. Patrick Says:
    August 16th, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    I’m not a fan of the 25th style at all, but I entered because I want that podium and mic!

    I honestly would buy one myself, but I’ve always missed out whenever they’ve (briefly) been available on HTS. I actually had one in my cart when they ran out once

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