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There are Three Special Contests, and here they are!

All Special Contests are posted on this one page!!

 

MADAME ISIS SWORD CONTEST:
Become "The Keeper of the Sword”!!!

Madame Isis Sword

You can own Damali Richard’s Madame Isis hero sword!

  • The Devil’s Candy Store is holding an essay contest that will be judged by L. A. Banks.
    The winner will receive the Madame Isis sword created by Hollywood armourer, Tony Swatton (a $6,000 value).

    Originally to be offered at auction, this gold-plated, gem-encrusted, one-of-a-kind vampire-killing sword will end up in the hands of the Vampire Huntress Legend most deserving fan. The winner will be presented with the Madame Isis sword on Saturday, February 14, 2009 during the Twelve Tribes Convergence Summit in Philadelphia, PA.

    Here is the contest:
    1. Write a one page essay that answers these questions:

    a. Which major themes in the Vampire Huntress Legend series resonated with you?

    b. Why will you make the best "Keeper of the Sword"?

    2. The font size must be no smaller than 12 point.
    3. No more than 600 words.
    4. Any entry not meeting the criteria will be disqualified.

    5. Entries must be by e-mailed to charlie.athanas@thedevilscandystore.com by midnight, January 31, 2009.

    MORE DETAILS at the Devil's Candy Store page for this contest! Be sure to visit!!

    Madame Isis Sword

    MADAME ISIS SWORD CONTEST RULES:

    -This contest is not sponsored by or affiliated with St. Martin's Press . 
    -Applicants must be age 21 or over, as this sword can be considered a weapon.
    - All essays will be passed on to L. A. Banks without names attached to allow the best essay to win on it’s own merits.
    - Armourer Tony Swatton, The Devil's Candy Store, L.A. Banks are not responsible in any way for any injury sustained in the future by the sword.
    - Armourer Tony Swatton, The Devil's Candy Store, L.A. Banks are not responsible for any future repairs of the Madame Isis Sword and/or its case.
    - The deadline for receipt of your essay is midnight on January 31, 2009.
    - This contest is sponsored by The Devil's Candy Store and in accordance with the wishes of author and creator L.A. Banks.
    - Only one entry per person is accepted. - The winner need not be present.
    - The prize is as stated and there will be no exchanges of prizes given.
    - The Devil's Candy Store, L.A. Banks, and the L.A. Banks Street Team all have the right to post the winning entry and winner's image on any promotional materials, printed material, YouTube, and on all L.A. Banks and The Devil’s Candy Store related forums, blogs and online social networks.
    - The winner must sign an image release permitting use of their image on any promotional materials to qualify for receipt of the Madame Isis sword.

    • Can you Draw like this?

    12 tribes

    Picture by Eric Battle - Colored by Lost_Soul

    If so, then here's a chance to show off your talent! We're searching for some talented artists who would love to share their vision of

    The Guardian Team

    or

    The Dark Council

    The first and second place winners of each category will win a

    The 12 Tribes Summit Gift Bag

    This gift bag is only available to people who will be attending the event! This means that you can't get this gift bag anywhere else! There will be two categories:

    LIGHT & DARKNESS

    To enter the LIGHT category, you must send in a drawing/illustration that includes the entire current Guardian Team.

    To enter the DARKNESS category, you must send in a drawing/illustration that includes the entire current Dark Council.

    (May include past/deceased members.)

    Drawings/illustrations must be sent in a jpeg format (with the highest dpi possible), along with your name, address and phone number to:
    StreetTeam040305@yahoo.com

    All entries must be received by Saturday, January 10, 2009.
    The entries will then be posted on The Guardian Council Forum and will be voted on by the fans. 
    The top two entries in each category will be the winners and will be announced at
    The 12 Tribes Summiton Saturday, February 14, 2009.

    So don't delay; send in your entry today!

    Good Luck!

    "CAN YOU DRAW LIKE THIS?" CONTEST RULES:

    This contest is not sponsored by or affiliated with St. Martin's Press .  Only one entry, per category, per person.  People attending The 12 Tribes Summit may enter.  Entries for the LIGHT category must include the entire current Member Guardian Team. Entries for the Darkness category must include all current Dark Council members (Entries may include past/deceased members).  All entries must be submitted by Saturday, January 10, 2009 and must have a time stamp of no later than 12 midnight.  The entries will then be posted on The Guardian Council Forum where the fans will vote on them.  The 1st and 2nd place winners, of each category, will be announced at The 12 Tribes Summit on Saturday, February 14, 2009 and posted to The Guardian Council Forum on Monday, February 16, 2009.   When posted, the prize is as stated.  There will be no exchanges of prizes given.  Only one 1st and 2nd prize, per category, is offered.  If you win in any category of this contest, the president or vice president of the L.A. Banks Fan Club, or any active member of the L.A. Banks Street Team, have the right to publish your name, recognizing you as the winner of this contest, and the winning entry on all L.A. Banks related forums, blogs, and MySpace pages.  L.A. Banks and the L.A. Banks Street Team have the right to use entries to promote the VHL Series in any printed form or on all L.A. Banks related forums, blogs, and MySpace pages.

    "I Love L.A. Banks!" Contest

    We're searching for L.A. Banks' Biggest Fan.
    If you feel this is you, then here's your chance to prove it!
    Send in a picture like this

    12 tribes

    Quick - September 2003

    For a chance to win a
    The 12 Tribes Summit Gift Bag
    This gift bag is only available to people who will be attending the event!

    This means that you can't get this gift bag anywhere else!

    To enter the you must send in a picture of you with your collection of L.A. Banks Collection, along with your name, address, and phone number to:

    StreetTeam040305@yahoo.com

    Pictures must be sent in a jpeg format (with the highest dpi possible)

    All entries must be received by Friday, January 16, 2009. The 1st and 2nd place winners and will be announced at The 12 Tribes Summit on Saturday, February 14, 2009. So don't delay; send in your entry today!

    Good Luck!

    "I Love L.A. Banks!" CONTEST RULES:

    This contest is not sponsored by or affiliated with St. Martin's Press . Only one entry, per person. Only people NOT attending The 12 Tribes Summit may enter. All entries must be submitted by Friday, January 16, 2009 and must have a time stamp of no later than 12 midnight. The 1st and 2nd place winners will be announced at The 12 Tribes Summit on Saturday, February 14, 2009 and posted to The Guardian Council Forum on Monday, February 16, 2009. When posted, the prize is as stated. There will be no exchanges of prizes given. Only one 1st and 2nd prize, is offered. If you win this contest, the president or vice president of the L.A. Banks Fan Club, or any active member of the L.A. Banks Street Team, have the right to publish your name, recognizing you as the winner of this contest, and the winning entry on all L.A. Banks related forums, blogs, and MySpace pages. L.A. Banks and the L.A. Banks Street Team have the right to use entries to promote the VHL Series in any printed form or on all L.A. Banks related forums, blogs, and MySpace pages.