Hallow's End is almost upon us, and Blizzard has
once again announced
their annual pumpkin carving contest. This is always a hoot -- I was only ever able to do the usual jack-o-lantern (once I did
a Batman symbol, but it never really worked out), but there are always some real professionals in the mix on these contests, as you can see in the gallery below. Basically, carve a pumpkin featuring something Blizzard-related, showing "high levels of originality, craftsmanship, and possibly humor," light it up with a candle or other source, and then
submit a picture over on the site by two weeks from today, Wednesday, October 28th.
And some nice prizes this year: the top five submissions will all pick up
a nice 32gb iPod touch, apparently supplied by none other than Apple (and of course you'll be able to run
those Blizzard mobile apps if you win). Good luck to everyone who enters -- go grab your knife and the biggest
"gourd-like squash" you can find and get to carving!
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Filed under: Cooking, Fan stuff, Odds and ends, Blizzard, Contests, Galleries, Fan art
Oct 14th 2009 at 7:00PM 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jaktheganker Oct 14th 2009 7:20PM
I see Thrall and that wicked Grom pumpkin, but wheres the bad ass Garrosh pumpkin?
Noscy Oct 14th 2009 7:32PM
Someone flattened it with a mallet
Nazgûl Oct 14th 2009 7:32PM
He's the source of light behind all of the pumpkins.
Oh wait, that's Basic Campfire... nevermind.
Jay Oct 14th 2009 7:50PM
Orc in a bowler hat ftw
damecabeza Oct 14th 2009 7:54PM
Sick pumpkins
Mike Oct 14th 2009 7:55PM
Everytime i see the ragnaros, giggles come back to me from the ole' vannila days. Same with C'Thun ;)
KarnnExodar Oct 14th 2009 8:48PM
Picture number 15 and 20 are badass.
Brune Oct 15th 2009 12:58AM
Some of those look amazing, but you just have to wonder how many of those are photoshopped (or maybe I'm just cynical)
Charlie Oct 15th 2009 4:03AM
Deathwing is my favoirte artistically.
The abomination is the most creative however. Using the pumkin guts as part of the abomb was pretty cool.
terriemcg Oct 15th 2009 6:20AM
Im waiting for a contest for people that dont have this type of artistic talent. Seems all the contests are art related. :(
MechChef Oct 15th 2009 9:46AM
I'd just love to have some WoW stencils. Anyone have anything, or maybe would be willing to create some? (I am terribad at art)