Design a Toon Accessory Contest

The Design a Toon Accessory Contest was a contest that took place during August 2011 with the winners announced in November 2011.

Commenced on August 24, 2011, players had until September 13, 2011 to submit an accessory design in order to participate in the contest. Their design entry could be one of either a new hat, backpack, or glasses accessory.

Timeline

August 24, 2011: Contest begins
August 24, 2011: "Design A Toon Accessory" Contest! Blog Post
September 9, 2011: "Design a Toon Accessory" Contest Reminder Blog Post
September 13, 2011: Contest ends
September 26, 2011: Last day for mail entries
September 30, 2011: Potential winners are selected by the Judges
October 14, 2011: All potential winners notified
November 11, 2011: "Design a Toon Accessory" Contest Winners! Blog Post
November 30, 2011: "Design a Toon Accessory" Contest Winners - Part TOOn! Blog Post
December 31, 2011: Last day to purchase the accessories from the Cattlelog

Criteria

Limitations

Drawing small details (such as words or numbers) that may not work on a 3D model are not permitted.
Hat accessories cannot be designed to go under the Toon's chin.
Using real-life brand names, logos, or designs is not permitted.
Don't use colors that don't mix well together.

Grading

The appointed judges for this contest consisted of Disney's Toontown Online staff members.

Submissions were assessed by the following criteria:

50% for how well the Contest theme is captured
25% for creativity
25% for humor

Prizes

Grand Prize

Only three participants would receive a Grand Prize, which included:

Accessory design recreated by Disney designers
Winning accessory design brought to life as actual in-game seasonal accessory item
A $250.00 Disney Gift Card
A one-month Toontown Online Membership
Toontown Prize Pack