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If that headline didn't explain it then there is a meme 3D printing competition afoot and it is brought to you by CGTrader.
Memes are not only taking the world of internet-based procrastination by storm but they are also becoming something of a 3D printing cult, with many of our favourite characters from the world wide web jumping off the computer and onto desks all over the land.
To celebrate this shared love of surreal comedy, CGTrader is offering professional 3D designers the chance to win fantastic 3D printing prizes. The challenge is to create a 3D printable model of a meme and make it go viral. CGTrader will not only be judging entries on how well made they are, but also by how many likes and shares they receive on social media.
Nyan Cat, Doge, Grumpy Cat, Troll Face, Jean-Luc Picard facepalm, Hilary Clinton texting... the wealth of meme's out there is like shooting fish in a barrel if you have the skills and the contacts.
So, what are the big prizes and are they worth it? The answer to this has to be yes.
Best meme 3D printable portfolio
The winner gets:
- Taz 3 3D printer from Lulzbot
- $200 gift card to shop on Sculpteo
- Promotional features of 3D printed-design on Mashable
- $100 gift card to shop on Protoparadigm
- Filaments from 3D 2Print
- $300 from CGTrader
- CGTrader T-shirt.
While two runners up will receive:
- $40 gift card to shop on Protoparadigm
- Promotional features of 3D-printed design on Mashable
- Filaments from M3D
- Filaments from Lulzbot
- Filaments from 3D 2Print
- 3D printing of your model of choice by CGTrader
- CGTrader T-shirt.
Best meme 3D printable model
The winner gets:
- $200 gift card to shop on Sculpteo
- Promotional features of 3D printed-design on Mashable
- $100 gift card to shop on Protoparadigm
- Filaments from 3D 2Print
- $300 from CGTrader
- CGTrader T-shirt.
While two runners up will receive:
- $40 gift card to shop on Protoparadigm
- Promotional features of 3D-printed design on Mashable
- Filaments from M3D
- Filaments from Lulzbot
- Filaments from 3D 2Print
- 3D printing of your model of choice by CGTrader
- CGTrader T-shirt.
To enter the Meme 3D Printing Challenge or to learn more about the competition, click here. Designers have until April 14th 2014 to make and share their creations and to boost their popularity via social media.
