2025 Judges
Hand Shake Models
HAND SHAKE MODELS is the personal modeling project of Juan Muñoz Ruiz, dedicated to creating fully handmade "garage kits" of mechs and other sci-fi stuff. Passionate about craftsmanship, he always strives to design original models for enthusiasts and curious modelers. Check out his project on his website and social media.
Models by Krumme
Krumme is a multi-year O.M.C. participant and winner. With accolades including First Place Pro in 2022, Third Place Pro in 2023, and Fourth Place Pro in 2024, Krumme will continue to serve as a primary judge each year. His models and dioramas speak for themselves as quality that is unparalleled!
MechNuggets
MechNuggets is a senior concept artist at Warner Bros. Games Montréal, specializing in mecha design. Through virtual reality, he sculpts 3D mecha designs which are available on YouTube. He creates intricate mechanical forms that can be 3D printing, blending artistic vision with technical precision to bring his designs to life.
Roborovski
A mixed media creator, Roborovski mostly builds robots and mechs from common objects and found materials, while utilizing 3D printing for articulation. All of their builds are available on YouTube, where each design is seamlessly integrated into a larger worldbuilding project with a variety of narrators and stories.
Cut Transform Glue
Cut Transform Glue turns discarded scraps into stunning models, proving that true artistry lies in transformation. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, he breathes life into forgotten materials, inspiring others to see the beauty in the broken. All builds are available on YouTube!
2024 Judges
The Dark Power
A London-based sculptor and model maker who has been creating for over 20 years! His focus is on fantasy and sci-fi genres, producing models, sculptures, and costume pieces for various mediums. Did we mention, you can watch his whole process on YouTube?!
Boylei Hobby Time
Boylei Hobby Time is a beacon of awe-inspiring creativity, crafting dioramas and scenes that will leave you utterly mesmerized. With a steadfast mission to ignite the creative spark within each individual, they aspire to inspire and empower others to unleash the boundless creativity they were born with!
Daytoner
Daytoner is an incredible concept artist who has worked for the likes of Epic Games, Bungie, Universal, Blur Entertainment, Archetype Entertainment, The Mill and Otherside. A wonderful creator of all things mech!
Gavin Manners
Gavin is a hard surface concept artist & model designer, based in Brighton, UK. As the original designer of the iconic OMC droid, Gavin consistently delights us with his fresh artwork year after year. Beyond his remarkable talent, Gavin is a cherished friend and a true beacon of inspiration to all who have the pleasure of knowing him.
Thomas Coltau Bærentsen
Thomas, the Army Painter's creative vision as the Lead Studio Painter and Product Developer. Thomas is also a skilled artist who meticulously paints and assembles a diverse array of miniatures, figures, and busts, generously sharing his artistic process every step of the way.
2023 Judges
Luca Zampriolo (Kallamity)
Luca Zampriolo is a source of inspiration and motivation to many in the mech/sci-fi community. It is fair to say that Luca is the godfather of mech and his work continues to astound and amaze us all.
Henrique Ventura
Henrique aka Cut Transform Glue is well known for scratch building robots, making props, replicas and his very own original creations whilst also taking the time to explain his thought process at each stage.
Scott Robertson
Scott has extensive experience teaching and creating curriculum on how to design, draw and render at the highest level. He is a phenomenal artist who has worked on a wide variety of projects for some of the most well known and respected brands.
Emerson Tung
Emerson is a concept artist and illustrator with a wealth of experience working in the entertainment industry, contributing to franchises such as DOOM, Transformers, Warmachines, Warhammer 40K, Angry Birds and many more.
Chris Pabz
With over 15 years of experience in the hobby space, Chris has built a respected reputation for his incredibly clean and professional work. Chris is dedicated to making each and every one of his models to a meticulous standard and co-host of the Built Sideways podcast.
Angelo Guibone
Angelo Guibone aka Mechdesigns is a previous GBWC Phillipines Champion and now spends his time as an Art Toy Designer. A highly respected scale modeller and artist who dedicates himself to creating original designs.
2022 Judges
Luca Zampriolo (Kallamity)
Luca Zampriolo is a source of inspiration and motivation to many in the mech/sci-fi community. It is fair to say that Luca is the godfather of mech and his work continues to astound and amaze us all.
Michael Rinaldi
Known not only for his long running Single Model book series Michael is also well known in the modelling community for several other reasons. He's a long time weathering guru, source of knowledge, skilled modeler, and all around great guy!
Frederic D’aoust
Frederic has been working as a character artist in video games for more than 10 years on titles like Deus ex, Tomb raider, mass effect and fortnite. He has also worked in the collectibles industry for many years on licensed IP such as Transformers and Marvel Comics.
Lincoln Wright
Linc Sensei is an acclaimed Maschinen Krieger modeler and word smith working directly with Kow Yokoyama Sensei for years. His contributions to the community through online tutorials and physical publications are numerous and cherished.
Tom Okamoto
Tom is a hard working and extremely talented student of Tokyo art university creating his very own illustrations and paper craft art. He also organizes exhibitions and runs a paper crafting community.
2021 Judges
Luca Zampriolo (Kallamity)
Luca Zampriolo is a source of inspiration and motivation to many in the mech/sci-fi community. It is fair to say that Luca is the godfather of mech and his work continues to astound and amaze us all.
AmbroseYa Cheng (Yaya)
AmbroseYa Cheng aka Yaya has many many years of experience in the hobby field and I have personally always been a fan of Yaya's work and his original design/style.
Marco Plouffe
Co-Founder of Keos Masons, Marco is a character artist who has worked for companies such as THQ, Bioware, Eidos and freelanced at several other studios. You can see some of his incredible work sold by Sideshow Collectibles as well as Prime 1 Studio!
Don Suratos (DC23)
Don is a wonderfully talented hard working artist and modeller. He has guided and helped hundreds of modellers and brought together so many of us in this community over the many years he has spent in it.
Vitesse Chen
Vitesse Chen aka HyperD combines modelling skills, scratch building and 3D sculpting/printing to create wonderfully inspiring mechs not to mention he has one of the most unique painting styles you will see!
2020 Judges
Luca Zampriolo (Kallamity)
Luca Zampriolo is a source of inspiration and motivation to many in the mech/sci-fi community. It is fair to say that Luca is the godfather of mech and his work continues to astound and amaze us all.
Zach Rensberger (ZakuAurelius)
Zach Rensberger is one of the most positive driving forces in the mecha/sci-fi community. He provides news, tutorials and showcases his own work on his successful YouTube channel which as of today has over 124,000 subscribers.
Michael Herm
Michael Herm is an incredible artist and has given us some wonderful mech designs over the years. His works range from game content, animation and graphics for film, music videos, advertisement to short animated films.
David Liew (Chocofalcon)
David Liew produces some of the most iconic and breath taking pieces of art you will ever see. He is an extremely talented and hard working builder who enjoys sharing his knowledge with others through posts, videos and live streams.
Atan Abenir (Singlemedia)
Atan Abenir is one of the hardest working builders in the mecha/sci-fi community. His work ranges from entire scratch built mechs to modified model kits that are sometimes unrecognisable from their original design.
2019 Judges
Luca Zampriolo (Kallamity)
Luca Zampriolo is a source of inspiration and motivation to many in the mech/sci-fi community. It is fair to say that Luca is the godfather of mech and his work continues to astound and amaze us all.
Michael Fichtenmayer (Fichtenfoo)
Michael Fichtenmayer is a driving force in the model building/scratch building world for a long time. Michael Produces and sells his own unique creations and supports other builders through his store.
Kenny Lim (Toymaker)
Kenny Lim is a prestigious member of the community who has been a constant inspiration to many of us with his unique and impressive creations over the years. Kenny has devoted lots of his time to help others within the community.
Eday Ng (Ver.Ed)
Eday Ng is a wonderfully talented artist who’s skills transcend beyond the model building world to many other genres of hobbies. A GBWC World Champion and a credit to the community.