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Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Quislet, Esq. presents a fantastic idea (based on discussion in the election threads)....

TOP HAT COMPETITION!

So, which hat in Legion history do you think should be tossed into the ring?

Calamity King's nelly cap?
Mordru's fez?

This challenge will be a bit different than typical pinup model competitions.

When a good handful of hats have been nominated (5? 6? 7?) they will be modelled by a still to be determined Legion Lovely. Votes will be cast to pick the favorite 2. Then, those 2 hats will battle it out for the TOP HAT title!

So...name your headwear!

[ November 27, 2006, 02:20 AM: Message edited by: Sketch Lad ]
 
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
Nominating:

Mordru's fez
Mano's helmet
Calamity King's nelly cap
Dawnstar's tiara/headband
Lois Lane's pillbox hat
Kid Psycho's turban
Polar Boy's fur cap
 
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
 
[Doctor Mayavale]
[Calamity King]
Cosmic Boy's space helmet (from Lydda's private fan collection!)
 
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
 
Jillikers! Could this entire competition be part of a secret plan to get Fat Cramer's hat elected LMB Leader?
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
Just throwing out possibilities here:

Quantum Queen's tiara
Ayla's Falcon cap
Nura's fedora (worn at Graym's baptism)
Silver Slasher's sharp chapeau
Esper Lass's headband/tiara deal
Chuck's ballcap
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Wild Huntsman's hat
The Westerner's helmet
SP helmets
Silver Sword's helmet
The Hag's dimestore Halloween hat
 
Posted by Mystery Lad on :
 
I nominate Shadow Lass' tuning-fork-strapped-to-her-forehead headdress worn with her Cockrum/Grell costume.

And The Master's beehive-like helmet (or was that his head?)

Invisible Kid's headband.

Sun Woman's sun-disc-behind-her-head. (I think her name was Sun Woman-- she was a villainess queen on a planet in the Adventure era.)
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Wow! There's been a lot of head wear in Legion history!

We'll begin narrowing this selection down, soon...
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Zoraz's winged helmet
Zaryan's square hat
Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody
Captain Frake's pirate hat
Queen Azura's crown
 
Posted by Doctor One on :
 
The Time Trapper's hood
 
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
 
A Top Hat competition has to have Tenzil's wedding top hat somewhere!
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
Amilia Crugg's topper.
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Okay, that should be enough nominations...
please pick your top ten! They will become the semi-finalists, from which we will choose our top 2, from which we will pick our TOP HAT!

The Time Trapper's hood
Mordru's fez
Mano's helmet
Calamity King's nelly cap
Dawnstar's tiara/headband
Lois Lane's pillbox hat
Kid Psycho's turban
Polar Boy's fur cap
Dr. Mayavale's hat
Cosmic Boy's space helmet
Shadow Lass' tuning-fork-strapped-to-her-forehead headdress worn with her Cockrum/Grell costume
The Master's beehive-like helmet (or was that his head?)
Invisible Kid's headband
Sun Woman's sun-disc-behind-her-head
Ayla's Falcon cap
Nura's fedora (worn at Graym's baptism)
Silver Slasher's sharp chapeau
Esper Lass's headband/tiara deal
Chuck's ballcap
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Wild Huntsman's hat
The Westerner's helmet
SP helmets
Silver Sword's helmet
Zoraz's winged helmet
Zaryan's square hat
Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody
Captain Frake's pirate hat
Queen Azura's crown
Tenzil's wedding top hat
Amilia Crugg's topper
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
My choices....

Mordru's fez
Calamity King's nelly cap
Kid Psycho's turban
Polar Boy's fur cap
Nura's fedora (worn at Graym's baptism)
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Zoraz's winged helmet
Zaryan's square hat
Captain Frake's pirate hat
Tenzil's wedding top hat
 
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
 
Mordru's fez
Calamity King's nelly cap
Kid Psycho's turban
Polar Boy's fur cap
Dr. Mayavale's hat
Cosmic Boy's space helmet
Sun Woman's sun-disc-behind-her-head
The Westerner's helmet
Zaryan's square hat
Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Thriftshop Debutante:
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress

I may have incorrectly characterized this. I was looking at the Legion Outpost book (page 137) and saw a Giff design of Jecks (and Val!) where she's wearing a headdress with this design. It's quite possible that this is worn by the monarch of Orando to preside over certain occasions, including high funerals. (When combined with a black draping, of course, it indicates mourning.) Take a look at her coronation pic in LSH 288...the item about to be placed on her head is bigger, but has a similar motif. (Presumably it was her father's, but I don't have the right issues to verify.)


Too late to nominate, but while digging around for Jecks pics I found that Yera-n-Gim hat scene I remembered but couldn't place: it's in the first Baxter issue.

I'm going to pass on voting in this round.

[ November 19, 2006, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: Thriftshop Debutante ]
 
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
 
What a lot of great headgear to choose from!

Mordru's fez
Calamity King's nelly cap
Polar Boy's fur cap
Dr. Mayavale's hat
Silver Slasher's sharp chapeau
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody
Captain Frake's pirate hat
Queen Azura's crown
Tenzil's wedding top hat
 
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
in order of pick:

Mordru's fez
Polar Boy's fur cap
Mano's helmet
Dawnstar's tiara/headband
Kid Psycho's turban
Shadow Lass' tuning-fork-strapped-to-her-forehead headdress worn with her Cockrum/Grell costume
Calamity King's nelly cap
Esper Lass's headband/tiara deal
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Dr. Mayavale's hat
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
The current Top Ten:
Mordru's fez
Calamity King's nelly cap
Polar Boy's Fur Cap
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Dr. Mayavale's hat
Kid Psycho's turban
Zaryan's square hat
Captain Frake's pirate hat
Tenzil's wedding top hat
Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody
 
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I say that Mano's helmet needs to be in the competition even if it doesn't get the votes.
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
The following 11 will be our semi-finalists:

Mordru's fez
Calamity King's nelly cap
Polar Boy's Fur Cap
Queen Projectra's mourning headdress
Dr. Mayavale's hat
Kid Psycho's turban
Zaryan's square hat
Captain Frake's pirate hat
Tenzil's wedding top hat
Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody
Mano's Helmet

After the Thanksgiving weekend, you will see these headpieces modelled on the runway and you will be asked to vote for your top 2!

Take care, everyone!
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
I actually did sketches for a top 12! I won't be able to scan them until after this weekend, so everyone have a great Thanksgiving! See ya later...
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Okay, the semi-finalists have been posted. I was almost thinking of being a bit...mean(?)... and requiring you to pick your favorite from each post, but I hate when other competitions do that, so instead, I'm asking that you please choose the 2 finalists now.

Thank you!
 
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
 
My TOP 2: I would wear Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoodie EVERYDAY if I could. Also Polar Boy's (faux?!?) furry cap is awesomeness in a cap.
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
TOP 2:
LEAFY HOODIE
So cute!
and the
PIRATE HAT.
Love that swoop!

A few comments:

If Eve is wearing Tenz's hat, is Tenz wearing a-dam thing?

Imra looks mad, bad, and dangerous to know. That's my girl.

Taryn looks great! Is that a looped-up space-ponytail? Love it!


***By the by, how did we manage to overlook Sensor's hats??
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
The Leafy Hoodie takes the lead...

This is pretty dang fun!
 
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
 
Leafy Hoodie and Frake's Pirate Hat.
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Chlor's leafy hoody 3 votes
Frake's pirate hat 2
Polar Boy's fur hat 1 vote
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Teeds,
Yeah, weird how Sensor has been so neglected.
Tenz and Eve were all about getting that heir, so ...
I didn't think Imra would be very happy wearing something previously worn by such an enemy.

Taryn....so gorgeous!

Thank you!
 
Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
 
Well, I have a soft spot for Mordru's fez, so that gets my vote.

Queen Projectra's mourning headdress is lovely, but it doesn't feel right to vote for such a solemn piece of clothing in a fashion contest. I give the jaunty pirate cap my second vote.
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Leafy Hoody 3
Pirate Hat 3
Fur Hat 1
Fez 1
 
Posted by AlenaCal on :
 
I'm new to the boards, but I'm LOVING the pin-up model contests! My votes are for Mordu's fez (Think he ever attended Shriner meetings?) and Zaryan's square hat (just because I love the expression on Imra's face)
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
Hello, AlenaCal, it's nice to have new people voting.

The more, the merrier -- that's the Legion way & all.

Seymour, I was thinking the same thing about Projectra's headwear. (While it wasn't in my top 2, it was high on my list.) Perhaps if it makes it to the next round, the veiling can be changed or removed and it can be "Projectra's formal headdress". As she presides over Orando's Ye Daye of Cupcakes or something.
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Sketch Lad:

Tenz and Eve were all about getting that heir, so ...

I'd come up with something about getting hat heir, but eh, I'm feelin' kinda lazy.
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Welcome AlenaCal, and thank you for your nice comment about the Pinup Model competitions! They are a labor of love, fueled by the community.

Your votes for TOP HAT are noted.

Polls remain open....
 
Posted by Lurker Lass on :
 
Casting a vote for Mordu's fez, because it is a thing of beauty (making Mysa wear it is a nice touch), and Polar boy's fur hat.

Oooh, I've always wanted to vote in one of these. They're so fabulous.
 
Posted by Caliente on :
 
Polar Boy's Furry Hat!! [Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin] So much love.

Also, I really dug Projectra's Mourning Headdress. Thumbs up to that one.

Close seconds included the imfamous Nelly Cap, Cap'n Frake's Hat and Shadow Lass's Tiara.
 
Posted by Language Arts Kid on :
 
the leafy hoody and the fur cap.

Let's hear it for the Subs!
 
Posted by Pizza Delivery Girl on :
 
Tenzil's top hat and Calamity King's nelly cap.

(Although Lyle is looking pretty good here... it is too bad he is disqualified, due to not being a hat.)
 
Posted by Doctor One on :
 
Polar Boy's furry hat and Chloro's hood thingy.
 
Posted by Mystery Lad on :
 
I'll pick Shadow Lass' Tuning Fork Headdress (ya *gotta* show it in 'action' somehow or the other, Dean) and Mano's Space Helmet (would it have been more popular if it had been early Cosmic Boy's?).
 
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
I'm going with Mordru's fez and Shadow Lass' tiara
 
Posted by Insomniac Girl on :
 
Leafy Hoody and Nelly Cap!
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Update!

Leafy 6
Piratey 5
Fez 4
Furry 3
Nelly 2
Tuney 2
Squarey 1
Mourny 1
Toppy 1
Mano's Helmet 1

[ November 28, 2006, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: Sketch Lad ]
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Okay, I think enough time has passed to call it!

Leafy and Piratey move to the finals!!!!

Stay tuned for that show-down!
 
Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Dang, I missed it-- my votes were for Shady's tiara and Polar Boy's fuzzy cap. (that doesn't change anything though)

Dru looked adorable in Chlor's hood, but I always hated that costume of his.
 
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
 
Is it just me or do other people imagine Chlorophyll Kid's leafy hoody (and in fact his whole costume) is made of soft green felt (of space)? Or else perhaps a decent velvet?
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Well, I suppose I see Chlor's fabrics make of some kind of natural fibers, but if WE in RL were to make that hoody, it'd HAVE to be in felt!

I'm still getting to the finale of this challenge!
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Actually, the pencilling is done. Still gotta color. Can't wait for reactions!

Edited to call for votes!

Please choose which is the TOP HAT!!!

[ December 01, 2006, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: Sketch Lad ]
 
Posted by Pizza Delivery Girl on :
 
Gotta go with the hoody.
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
Pirate hat, baby!

Frenk & Dyvud look great -- who'da thunk it?
 
Posted by AlenaCal on :
 
Double-Header... perfect!

My vote's for the leafy hoody!
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Heh! So fun!

Standings...

2 Hoody
1 Pirate
 
Posted by Doctor One on :
 
Hood
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
3 hood
1 pirate

1 open poll
 
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
 
I love that hoody, but I'd wear the pirate hat - so pirate hat gets my vote.
 
Posted by Insomniac Girl on :
 
Bwahahahadouble-Header. Brilliant.

Leafy Hoody for the win!
 
Posted by Caliente on :
 
Hoody, woo!
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
5 Hoody
2 Pirate
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
The winner has been announced! This was the kind of fun only we Legion fans can have!!!
 
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
 
*tee hee*

Dang it, Dean!

*Hee hee hee*
 
Posted by Doctor One on :
 
Oh, my goodness, that was just magnificent. There it was, my laugh-out-loud moment of the day.

How do you come up with these things?
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
Ladies and gentlemen....
The person who came up with who should model the winner of this competition...

QUISLET, ESQ!!!

(Thanks, Quis, this was great fun!)
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
I came up with Double Header. [Smile]
 
Posted by Pizza Delivery Girl on :
 
AAAAAHHHHHH

AAAAAHHHHAAAHHHAHAH.
 
Posted by Insomniac Girl on :
 
[Big Grin]
Fly, Little Leafy Hoody! Fly free as a bird! Whee!
 
Posted by Sketch Lad on :
 
[Big Grin]
 
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Sketch Lad:
Ladies and gentlemen....
The person who came up with who should model the winner of this competition...

QUISLET, ESQ!!!

(Thanks, Quis, this was great fun!)

No problem. Thanks for providing the amazing talent.

And I am not upset about missing the final vote as neither hat was one I'd choose.
 
Posted by MLLASH on :
 
Heh; just caught the Konk-modeled winner-- HILARIOUS!
 
Posted by Pizza Delivery Girl on :
 
Where is the hoody! Doesn't it deserve to be glorified for all time in the model-winners thread? I am sad on its behalf. [Frown]
 


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