I. Vintage Competition Entry

The Ruth Cronk Memorial Cool Collecting Competition Room RULES
The deadline for entries is May 25, 2025.

 No last minute or day of Competition entries will be
accepted.
Conventioneers may enter as many categories as they wish with a limit of one
entry per category.
Individuals, groups, or clubs may enter diorama categories. Please note only
one ribbon/prize will be awarded to the winning entry in each category, not
one for each member of the group.
Single dolls (creative) will not include a backdrop unless noted. The doll and the
accessories/props he/she is holding are the only exceptions.
Backdrops (duos/creative) should not exceed 16” tall x 10” wide x 10” deep.
Backdrop entries include no other accessories and props with the exception of
what the doll is holding/wearing.
Dioramas should not exceed 24” wide x 24” deep, with no height restriction.
Supporting frames may include Plexiglas or safety glass, but no plate glass is
permitted.
Creative entries must be entirely the work of the Conventioneer who enters
them with the exception of props used in dioramas and displays. Dolls used in
the creative categories must be originally manufactured by Mattel.
Vintage categories will be judged on authenticity, rarity, condition, and
completeness.

Creative entries will be judged on originality, creativity, and expression of the
theme.
All Vintage individual dolls must have sturdy stands and may not have
extraneous accessories, unless the doll/outfit was accompanied by said
accessory.
To ensure security, all dolls, accessories, and props must be entered and
removed by the pre-registered entrants only. Signatures will be required for dropoffs
and pickups.
Placement of entries is solely at the discretion of the Competition Room Chair.
We request that entrants ensure their dolls/accessories are appropriately
secured and positioned. Entries will not be handled once the entrant places
them, but the Competition Chair may reposition entries if necessary. Please
ensure that your entry is stable and secure.
The Convention Committee reserves the right to photograph and publish
photographs of Competition area and entries. All Competition entries will be
photographed by our Official Convention Photographer and will subsequently
be presented at one of the meal functions where the winners will be
announced.
The Competition Chair reserves the right to cancel any category not receiving
at least two entries. In case of cancellation, the fee will be refunded. If entrant
cancels or withdraws an entry, there will be no refund.
Awarding of ribbons and prizes is at the discretion of the Judges. The Convention
Committee reserves the right to refuse entries that are distasteful and not in the
spirit of creative competition.