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dissolute · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:07 am Post subject: Christmas Banner 2021 - the poll

Here are this year's banners for you to vote on!
There's a truly amazing selection this year, great work everyone!
Remember you only have a WEEK to vote!
Poll closes: 15 November (but vote by 14 November because my time zone plays merry hell with the closure dates)

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14

I have labelled the poll options so you don't get confused about the numbering.
In case you're wondering about stylistic similarities, yes there are multiple entries by some entrants.

Poll closes: 15 November (but vote by 14 November because my time zone plays merry hell with the closure dates)
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Frankymole · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:25 am Post subject:

Wow. What an amazing collection! Really cheered me up. I'm ready for Christmas now Smile

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Allard · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:50 am Post subject:

I'm stunned by the number of entries and quality of the work.
Spoilt for choice really.

Avengerholic · The Big Thinker Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 1438

Very cool

mousemeat · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:13 am Post subject:

wow, double wow...quite the treasure trove of entries....damn, might be the best year yet, in selections...bring on the holiday cheer...and I don't feel bad, for not including my offering...as I got bog down, in a book project of my upcoming 17th exhibit....maybe next year.....

dissolute · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:47 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I can't believe I went from 2 entries to 14 in just a couple of days.
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Every episode from 1961 to 1977 plus more trivia than you can shake a brolly at.

Frankymole · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:50 pm Post subject:

Even if some of them were just re-entries from 2017 Wink

But that's okay. Love to see old favourites. And I forget which ones were winners before!
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mousemeat · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:52 pm Post subject:

c'mon forum members...take a few moments, and VOTE for the banner of your choice..some really good examples .....only 8 votes, so far ?

so please remember and cast your vote...

dissolute · Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:09 pm Post subject:

I'm having trouble deciding!
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Every episode from 1961 to 1977 plus more trivia than you can shake a brolly at.

Allard · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:31 am Post subject:

I regret a bit voting for no# 12.
No# 4 deserves to get some votes.

mousemeat · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:17 am Post subject:

dissolute · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:58 am Post subject:

Well, nearly more entries than votes this year, but Frankymole is a clear winner! Congratulations, Franky!

GREAT entries from everyone, I though the targeted Christmas paper was a certain winner when I first saw it, and then when Avengerholic sent his entries I thought one of THEM was sure to win, then Franky swooped in with a true crowd pleaser, so what do I know?

1 - The Strange Case of the One Too Many! - Avengerholic [ 1 ]
2 - Targeted Christmas paper - newdoberman [ 1 ]
3 - Steed with a jaunty umbrella and Christmas boxes - Frankymole [ 5 ]
4 - Snowy Christmas balls - Avengerholic [1]
5 - Steed driving the ladies to a party - Rhonda [ 2 ]
6 - What's on the (Christmas) box tonight? - newdoberman [ 0 ]
7 - Cathy's Christmas - Allard [ 0 ]
8 - Mother's Christmas Party - Avengerholic [ 0 ]
9 - Christmas Cards ? - newdoberman [ 1 ]
10- A Merry Christmas wreath - Avengerholic [ 0 ]
11- She's a Christmas Cracker! - Avengerholic [ 2 ]
12- A stripy stick of Avengers rock - newdoberman [ 1 ]
13- A Merry Christmas at Steed's penthouse party - newdoberman [ 2 ]
14 - Minimalist snowscape - dissolute [ 0 ]

I've put a 1 against Ian's snowy Christmas baubles as Allard said he wished he'd voted for it after all.
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Every episode from 1961 to 1977 plus more trivia than you can shake a brolly at.

Allard · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:17 pm Post subject:

Congrats to Frankmole for a very well made banner.

I also suspected that the targets banner (no#2) w/could win, it's very good, but not very Christmassy.

No hard feelings that I received zero votes, I put mine together in about an hour on the final evening of entering. Taking part again was great enough.

mousemeat · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:52 pm Post subject:

Avengerholic · The Big Thinker Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 1438

New it would win the second I saw it. It's perfect. Well done Very Happy

mousemeat · Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:20 pm Post subject:

thanks to everyone who voted...I wished more would have...only 16 votes were casted...

Frankymole · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 3:37 am Post subject:

Ooh thank you!!! Yes I finally got round to doing one for the first time ever. Now I shall have to retire from future competitions as I'm sure I could never repeat the feat Very Happy

I was concerned we only had two entries, so forced myself to stay sat at the computer until I had come up with something - perspiration rather than inspiration!!

All I knew was I had to include some Avengers toys and annuals, a few baubles representing Steed (horse and horseshoe) and his scientific partner with a planet/star (whether doctors, anthropologists or multiple-scientists) but most of all to have as many of the regulars as possible because I love them all, and Jon Rollason doesn't get enough love - nor does Ian Hendry for matter! Steed bursting in (not the window? Should be, his usual method Smile

) with the Christmas tree from Take-Over was irresistable.

The most annoying and time-consuming bits were cutting out Steed's suit and the candy-cane stuff. Wish I'd spent longer but if time wasn't tight I'd probably never have got round to entering, ironically. I'm so lazy.

They're all lovely but the standouts for me are Banners number 1 (especially the wonderful facial expressions, haha!), number 6 (so colourful and what wonderful attention to detail matching the TV sets and titles) and number 13 (what a joy to see them all together in party mood). And as a massive Honor fan, number 7 charms me so much. Wonderful work everyone! As usual I will consult the entries thread and enjoy all the banners every time I log in over Christmas!
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Rhonda · Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:51 am Post subject:

Congratulations Frankymole - a great design; so many entries this year!
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