2025 Customs Contest Rules
All entries are left until judging has been completed. The display is in a secure location and can be picked up once judging is completed on Saturday afternoon.
- You must be the builder of your entries in all categories you enter. Team builds are not allowed
- Previous Amateur First Place winners or previous Pro entries may not enter any Amateur categories
- If you are entering the contest; arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the events start time
- All custom cars must be loose for judging. Example: No mirror bases, boxes, or platforms of any kind
- You must submit your entries in the correct category, miscategorized entries will be disqualified.
- There is a limit of 5 entries max per category per person.
- For security purposes, you must have a picture ID to pick up your customs at the end of the event.
- Tips on entries: A single entry consists of ONE vehicle. A SET consists of more than one vehicle or truck with trailer attached such as a “Sledster”. Judging is based on overall appearance, clean execution, interior, and exterior details. Entries will be judged on a points based score sheet. Detail headlights, taillights, interior, chassis etc. is VERY important for maximum points.
Classifications
Pro and Amateur Classifications and New for 2025 Rookie
Top Customizer of all the builds will receive the Customizer of the Year ring sponsored by House of Customs
New for 2025 Rookie Classification: This classification is a new classification where only entries allowed are those from a customizer who has never won a contest and only submits a custom piece that has had paint, graphics or wheel swaps as the alteration. This category has been created to encourage the customizing process while those who are just learning can have a competition within their skillset
Pro Classification: This classification is for those who have won in Amateur class or Pro Classification. Amateurs are encouraged to step up and try to compete in Pro Classification. 1st Place – 3rd Place will receive custom toy car trophies.
Amateur Classification: If you are new to customizing and want to try your hand at competition, this is the place for you! 1st Place – 3rd Place will receive custom toy car trophies.
Kids Classification – KIDS ONLY! 12 and under are considered kids! 1st Place – 3rd Place will receive custom toy car trophies.
Categories
Categories:
Mild: In any class, a mild custom is allowed only a repaint, graphics/decals and wheel change. No body modifications are allowed. Attention to detail is important.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Spicy: Minor body modifications allowed. The keyword here is “minor” such as adding hood scoops or spoilers, motor changes, lowering or raising the suspensions. Detail is a must here also.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Wild: Anything goes-stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing, adding body parts, changing suspensions, etc. Detail and quality are important for max points.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded
Sets: This category is for builds of 2 or more vehicles done in ANY of the categories above and all vehicles will be judged for total points. In example: a mild set will compete vs. a wild set. Wheel swaps are allowed from any manufacturer.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.
Diorama: Dioramas can be of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene, landscapes, etc. It can also be based on custom packaging such as a new look on a blister card to a custom box for the custom Hot Wheels® car or a nicely done display. Please keep the size of the Dioramas/Displays to approximately 20 x 20 inches to insure enough room on the judging table
Large Scale: This category is about all cars or bikes that are larger than 1/64th scale. Example: It can be 1/43rd all the way to 1/18th scale. Anything goes! From a wild repaint, to body modification, to tricking out the engine. The entries are open to any manufacturer.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place awarded.