

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Iron Hammer Painting Competition Start Date
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: Gamers Village Painting Competition
Presented by Gamers Village


Get ready for our 2nd year of the Iron Hammer Painting Competition. Your opportunity to showcase your creativity, skill, and passion for the hobby! The Gamers Village Painting Competition is a almost year-long celebration of miniature painting, modelling, and storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a rising young hobbyist, there’s a category for everyone.

This is your chance to push your limits, show off your best work, and compete for trophies, vouchers, and the ultimate prize — THE IRON HAMMER.

Competition Categories
1. Gunpla

Any Gunpla model may be entered at a scale no larger than 1/144.
Models must be displayed on a scenic base no larger than 150mm x 150mm x 150mm.

2. Open

Any model or miniature from any brand that does not fit into another category, including mixed-range or mixed-genre entries.

3. Single Miniature

One individual miniature, including models mounted on smaller vehicles or creatures such as bikes, jetbikes, and beasts.
Examples include characters from universes like Warhammer 40k, Star Wars, Moonstone, and more.

4. Large Single Miniature &amp; Monster

Any single large miniature or monster on an appropriately sized base.
This includes tanks, walkers, flyers, monsters, greater daemons, and large named characters.

5. Vehicle / Walkers

Any single vehicle or walker miniature mounted on an appropriately sized base.
Includes tanks, walkers, flyers, and Knights-class models.

6. Diorama

Scenic display pieces mounted on a base no larger than 150mm x 150mm x 150mm.
There are no restrictions on theme or content — tell a story and bring a moment to life.

7. Unit (2–3 Miniatures)

Units of 2 to 3 miniatures, displayed on appropriately sized base(s).
Includes infantry, bikes, jetbikes, and beasts organised as a cohesive unit.

8. K*ll Team / Warband / Squads

Units of 5 to 10 miniatures, displayed on appropriately sized base(s).
Includes infantry and mounted models such as bikes, jetbikes, and beasts.

Neophyes (Junior Categories – Ages 16 &amp; Under)

9. Neophyes – Single Miniature

Open exclusively to competitors aged 16 years and under.
Any single miniature, from any range or genre, mounted on an appropriately sized base if applicable.

10. Neophyes – Single Vehicle

Open exclusively to competitors aged 16 years and under.
Any single vehicle model mounted on an appropriately sized base.

? Prizing

Every category will award:

? 1st Place

? 2nd Place

? 3rd Place

Trophies for each placement

Gift vouchers for category winners

Overall Winner

?️ The Iron Hammer – Grand Champion Trophy

? Gift voucher valued at a minimum of $400


Event Timeline:

Competition Begins: 1st January 2026

Competition Ends: 1st November 2026

Model Purchase Window

1st January 2026 – 30th June 2026

Models must be purchased either in-store or online through Gamers Village.

Build &amp; Paint Period

1st January 2026 – 30th September 2026

Entry Submission Period

8th September 2026 – 30th September 2026

No late entries will be accepted.

Judging &amp; Display

Judging will take place throughout October 2026

All submitted models will be displayed in-store during this time.

Results &amp; Prize Presentation

? 1st November 2026

Winners announced and prizes awarded.

Any Questions ask instore for more details.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-coomera/2026-iron-hammer-painting-competition-start-date/200029417208023
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, fine-arts, workshops, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029417208023?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=upper+coomera-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Upper Coomera
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Unit 7 Number 6 Ellis Way Upper Coomera , Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4209
- **lat**: -27.84415
- **long**: 153.30338
- **full address**: Unit 7 Number 6 Ellis Way Upper Coomera , Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4209, 6 Ellis Way, Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia, Upper Coomera

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Gamers Village (https://allevents.in/org/gamers-village/24100251)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Unit 7 Number 6 Ellis Way Upper Coomera , Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4209, 6 Ellis Way, Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia, Upper Coomera
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gamers Village
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, art, fine-arts, workshops, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Iron Hammer Painting Competition Start Date ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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