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Contest: The Weekend Challenge

May 31, 2013
Brian HuntingtonbyBrian Huntington
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Welcome to our first “Weekend Challenge!” We’re going to try and have these monthly—contests that will require a little more effort than a Tweet or post comment. We want you to get creative while not limiting the contests to just fine artists and graphic designers. So here’s what up for the first Weekend Challenge:

The Challenge: This weekend (starting now, May 31st) go to a hardware store (Home Depot, True Value, Orchard, local joint, whatever) and find a tool you think would be the best for taking out zombies. Pose with it and get a picture. The better the pose/scenario, the cooler the tool, the more I’m going to like it. You have to be in the store! I know you’ve turned your garage into a perfect replica of the prison, but we’re trying to put everyone on equal footing. Free free to mix up different items, but they should all be from the store, unused. You can’t go home and build a potato gun and then roll into Sears with it. I mean you can, but you won’t win. Take your pic and upload it to Flickr, imgur, whatever, so long as it’s shareable. Then post a link in the comments with 1-2 sentences about why your tool/weapon is the best.

The Prize: We’re letting you pick which volume of The Walking Dead you want Robert to sign and we’ll send that. Some people collect the softcovers, some people collect the hardcovers, and maybe you’re only on volume 5 so you want volume 6. Whatever it is, we want it to be something that fits into your collection. Compendiums and Omnibuses excluded, sorry. Depending on the amount of entries, I’ll be going through them Monday and picking a winner. If it’s close, we’ll take it to Twitter and let the people decide.

Got questions? Post them below or tweet at us. Now go forth and prosper!

Oh and friend us on Facebook already, would you? Our new page is still so small! We need more peeps!

EDIT: WINNER!

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Congrats to Test Subject 19 (if that’s even your real name—I have my doubts)! Her choice of a 40″ DItch Blade is so close to my zombie weapon of choice (the guan dao) that I had to pick it. It’s bladed, has a decent range, doesn’t require power, and makes almost no noise. I can’t believe that’s a tool you can buy at a hardware store. One of the reviews on the  Home Depot site even mentions zombie defense. Test Subject 19, I’m going to email you at the GMail account associated with your disqus login. Congrats!

And we won’t always do this, but I’m so proud of one of our readers for going to a hardware store in full makeup that I’m sending a shirt to Christina! I’ll be emailing you!

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Comments 73

  1. Robert Legge says:
    10 years ago

    I am going to win this. 🙂

    Reply
    • loveme says:
      9 years ago

      I WILL WIN THIS……………………..

      Reply
  2. Abraham Báez says:
    10 years ago

    Does it has to be within US or people from other countries can participate??

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      International is ok.

      Reply
  3. Peter Ferioli says:
    10 years ago

    meh – people who live in suburban/rural areas have a much better chance at winning this- it is a no-brainer. Obviously someone who live in any major urban market, their local hardware store is not going to have a selection of variuos tools for cutting, sawing, etc. 🙁

    Reply
  4. Rance Hudak says:
    10 years ago

    Can the picture be posted to Facebook and then I post the image to your Facebook page and give the link for that?

    Reply
    • Brian Huntington says:
      10 years ago

      Sure. As long as I can easily view it.

      Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Sure, so long as it’s viewable. That should work.

      Reply
  5. Melissa Cvitonavich says:
    10 years ago

    pic.twitter.com/1LeHe3s7ze

    I have to agree with Tyreese. The best tool for zombie killing is a good ol’ claw hammer. As you can see here, Bub never had a chance.

    Reply
  6. Thomas Pasawicz says:
    10 years ago

    Little zombie, big axe: no problem. Granted, not the most portable of weapons, but it’s multi-functional and next to impossible to break.

    http://imgur.com/qSfEVAB

    Reply
  7. Rance Hudak says:
    10 years ago

    A 36″ Wrecking Bar seems like a no brainer in the Zombie Apocalypse. It has reach, keeps Walkers away, smashes in their skulls, and best of all I can wedge open any doors to get supplies.

    http://imgur.com/HYcwRfI

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Rance, tie those shoes!

      Reply
      • Rance Hudak says:
        10 years ago

        Lol. That would be the cause of my death in the Zombie Apocalypse.

        Reply
        • Darrin Gordon says:
          10 years ago

          Can’t go wrong with Velcro!

          Reply
  8. Trevordebus says:
    10 years ago

    42″ Crowbar. It has the curved end for swinging, and the sharp end for stabbin’. Not only does it kill zombies, but it can be used to clear debris and scavange.
    http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/96866150@N04/8926922220/

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Yeah those wrecking bars are actually an awesome choice.

      Reply
  9. Test Subject 19 says:
    10 years ago

    While Michonne has the best weapon, given the “Hardware” Store Scenario, I would use convert a “hedge” trimmer to a “head” trimmer as shown in the photo 🙂
    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/stokes_01/P6020018.jpg

    Reply
    • Rance Hudak says:
      10 years ago

      That’s a Awesome weapon! I wish I could have thought of that 🙂

      Reply
    • Test Subject 19 says:
      10 years ago

      True Temper 40 in. Heavy-Duty Ditch Bank Blade @ Home Depot

      http://www.homedepot.com/p/True-Temper-40-in-Heavy-Duty-Ditch-Bank-Blade-2316600/100466221?keyword=true+temper+40+in

      Reply
  10. TS-18 says:
    10 years ago

    A 2 Gallon Pump Sprayer and a bottle of ACID! Any questions?

    http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/stokes_01/P6020024.jpg

    Reply
  11. Rebecca Suzanne says:
    10 years ago

    http://rebeccattack.tumblr.com/image/51994167145

    I encountered some zombies after church today at the local hardware store. I grabbed the pick ax, impaled the pick end into the zombies eye and then used the other end to chop the head off. Its a good thing my dress was red because the blood was not noticeable and I was able to go to evening service without changing.

    Reply
  12. Darrin Gordon says:
    10 years ago

    The Annihilator-it comes equipped with an axe blade, a hammer, prying claw, a spike on the handle, and the opening at the top allows for straightening boards, useful when fortifying doorways, etc. It’s great for killing and survival. My son is even terrified of it. Speaking of screaming children, good luck Rick! (In the show anyway)

    Reply
    • Darrin Gordon says:
      10 years ago

      Errr-here is the photo: http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/96889968@N06/8928774050/

      Reply
      • Brian says:
        10 years ago

        The look of abject fear on your child’s face is a nice touch.

        Reply
        • Darrin Gordon says:
          10 years ago

          Haha, thanks!

          Reply
  13. Jen says:
    10 years ago

    pic.twitter.com/7qOvj1KFpr 2-Pronged Weeding Hoe when Plants vs. Zombies gets real.

    Reply
  14. Christina says:
    10 years ago

    http://m.flickr.com/photos/96856537@N06/8928232963/lightbox/
    Lowes doesn’t have Samurai swords and chainsaws are too noisy. So I’m going with a hatchet. It’s very effective if used right. My head still hurts lol xP

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      With makeup! Very nice.

      Reply
      • Christina says:
        10 years ago

        Thank you =D I love costuming and you gave me a reason to put on my zombie costume lol. I’m currently working on a miss Dixon costume XD. Thank you sooo much for the consolation prize. I was so excited I think my family got a little annoyed lol. Congrats to the contest winner The Walking Dead ROCKS! =D

        Reply
  15. Christina says:
    10 years ago

    I hope I posted the link properly =/

    Reply
  16. Emily says:
    10 years ago

    I would use the BLACK & DECKER 3.3-Amp Electric Hedge Trimmer, that way I could sneak up on them and slash their heads and they wouldn’t even know what hit them. It would work if it was on or off..

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      My concerns here are noise and a power source. Also, can that think cut through bone? It’s a good one though, thing looks pretty nasty!

      Reply
    • TS-18 says:
      10 years ago

      This weapon would be good for making walker pets! Just cutt off their fingers and teeth with this ^.^

      Reply
  17. celvin.needleart@gmail.com says:
    10 years ago

    https://twitter.com/TWDNetherlands/status/341300885978230784/photo/1

    Lets mix those Walkers up!

    Reply
    • Rance Hudak says:
      10 years ago

      That is by far the best picture I have seen. It’s hilarious!

      Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Two downvotes! I love this pic.

      Reply
      • celvin.needleart@gmail.com says:
        10 years ago

        Haha thanks! All credits to my little brother for finding the tool en the amazing look on his face

        Reply
  18. Caitlin Vajdic says:
    10 years ago

    The weasel cultivator with an extension! Try to weasel your way out of this one!

    http://t.co/D8eQZmWvrH

    Reply
  19. LeafLady1989 says:
    10 years ago

    I am a Team Daryl type of girl and he inspires me so of course I’m going with the crossbow 🙂 and for backup I have the Gerber machete or hatchet 😉 come at me bro!

    https://mobile.twitter.com/AshSmart/status/341356578676555776

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Ashley, girl, what kind of hardware stores are you shopping at?!

      Reply
      • Melissa Cvitonavich says:
        10 years ago

        Looks like Bass Pro Shops… *not* a hardware store…

        Reply
  20. Lukas Anderson says:
    10 years ago

    http://imgur.com/cAvrNay
    This is the “brain scrambler”, heavy enough to remove cleanly from the head of a freshly killed, well err re-killed, walker. Even the tag says to place in soil and turn to tear apart the soil, or in this case- brain cage.

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      The hand in the photo was a nice touch.

      Reply
      • Lukas Anderson says:
        10 years ago

        Thank you, very much.

        Reply
  21. Tyler Millis says:
    10 years ago

    https://twitter.com/Valor1204/status/341371599531958272/photo/1
    “Attention, all zombies to the garden center”
    This 2-Prong Weeder Hoe is the perfect tool for killing walkers due to it’s ability for both short and long range, along with the fact that it’s sharp prongs can easily slip in and out of a walker’s head.

    Reply
  22. mario lozano says:
    10 years ago

    I have a friend here an vegas who has a rock band called Dim there music would go so awesomely great with the walking dead if you get a chance please check them out

    Reply
    • Test Subject 19 says:
      10 years ago

      This band may be great but nothing beats Bear McCreary on #TWD. He does an awesome job with the music and compared to him, anything else would be… well, just Dim.

      Reply
  23. Melissa Cvitonavich says:
    10 years ago

    Ok… weekend is over… let’s do this!

    Reply
    • Rance Hudak says:
      10 years ago

      I have been checking every 30 minutes to see if they posted the winner yet. I am excited!

      Reply
      • Brian says:
        10 years ago

        Staff meeting and then I’ll figure it out!

        Reply
        • Rance Hudak says:
          10 years ago

          Ok Thanks! Take your time 🙂

          Reply
        • Melissa Cvitonavich says:
          10 years ago

          The waiting is the hardest part… *sigh*

          Reply
  24. Rance Hudak says:
    10 years ago

    Congratulations to the winners!! This was so much fun! I can’t wait for the next contest!

    Reply
  25. Rance Hudak says:
    10 years ago

    Are you guys having a contest next weekend?

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Nope. Trying to do it monthly. Maybe for the long 4th of July weekend.

      Reply
  26. jess says:
    10 years ago

    damn. that’s the same as my weapon just with a longer handle… 🙁

    Reply
    • Brian says:
      10 years ago

      Which one was yours? This is the only post from the username “Jess”.

      Reply
      • jess says:
        10 years ago

        my bad. posted it on twitter. sorry. new a this.

        Reply
  27. jess says:
    10 years ago

    my bad. posted it on twitter.

    Reply
  28. Test Subject 19 says:
    10 years ago

    Thank you Brian Huntington, Skybound, Image Comics & Robert Kirkman for giving me the best book I could ever own! The delivery guy did not expect the screams or the very large hug he took on your behalf. Love your work, you are awesome, THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Rance Hudak says:
      10 years ago

      That’s Awesome! Congatz again!

      Reply
  29. loveme says:
    9 years ago

    Is that real

    Reply
  30. Marty Snowden says:
    9 years ago

    Denise Crosby, who looks like her grandmother, Dixie, has excelled at playing ticked off ever since she left the Enterprise. I guess Andrew Lincoln’s accent reminded her too much of Patrick Stewart’s Star Trek accent…….

    Reply

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