Reveal Your Darksiede and conquer a loot of cool gadgets

Everyone has a dark side.

Well, if you ask me, I'm dark in all sides due to the law of genetics that parents who both have don't white complexion has big probability of having a child with dark skin.

But seriously, it's okay to have a dark side within each of us.  All of us has a fantasy in life, right? Some things are just impossible to attain that's why the best thing we could do is to forever carry that dream in our heart and mind.  That's why me, i have an alter ego that I only get to meet inside the bathroom.

And you know why it is much much okay to reveal your dark side nowadays? Well, it might win you a loot of cool gadgets that you've always been dreaming of.  B.U.M equipment is inviting everyone to dare take their challenge in there Reveal Your Darkside contest.

Here's the mechanics to all interested souls:

1. Contestants must be a Filipino citizen aged 13 and up.

2. Create a character and design costumes based from anime, role playing games, movies etc. based on the following genre of cosplay to be portrayed. Character & Costume designed must be Emo and Gothic inspired (BUM image related).

3. BUM products (apparel) should be the core component to the costume design based on the character of choice. Bum products are available at Bum Boutiques and leading Department Stores nationwide.

4. Costumes may be enhanced by accessories such as; wigs, make-up, contact lenses, props, etc, based on the character of choice.

5. Computer graphics may also be used in the photo layout to enhance the costume/character. (BUM logo must be prominently seen within the photo).

6. Photographs must adhere to the following guidelines to be approved and uploaded:

    It must be clear and not blurred.
    It must be focused on one person only who is wearing the
        costume.
    It must be in portrait orientation.
    It must be in JPEG/PNG/GIF file format and not more than   
        2MB.
    It must not have any brand/logos present on it, other than
        of BUM.

7. Contestants must agree to the terms and conditions before they submit their photo entries together with their full name, birthdate, complete address, valid email address, mobile no. and character inspiration at http://www.bumequipment.com.ph

8. A contestant may submit as many entries as long as it’s a different character/costume.

9. BUM Management and the website administrator shall screen the entries. Entries should not contain any creepy, cute, cuddly and the likes before uploading and posting at BUM’s website.

10. Winning costumes entries (complete set) must be submitted or sent at Bum’s Corporate office 3rd Flr., # 86 Jade Bldg., Chico Road, cor., Mc Arthur Highway Potrero Malabon City on or before November 7, 2011, in preparation for its showcase during Bum’s fashion show in November  2011.

11. Costumes submitted automatically becomes the property of BUM, in whatever purpose it may serve the brand.

12. Should a contestant decide to “post” or “share” their photos on Facebook, Twitter or any other website without the knowledge and controls of BUM, BUM shall not in any way responsible for whatever consequences and or any sort of comments allowing himself/herself to be the subject of varying comments, view and opinions of people, which may be express or relayed not just at BUM’s Facebook Fan page, but in other ways and medium, including but not limited to blogs. In such cases BUM Management & the website administrator will not be in any way held responsible and whatsoever in the dissemination of such.

13. Promo period August 8, 2011 to October 30, 2011. Announcement of winners will be in October 31, 2011. Liking period is August 8, 2011 to October 30, 2011.

DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

All entries must be received not later than 11:59 p.m. of October 15, 2011. BUM will not responsible for any technical delay in the transmission of the entries. All entries must be submitted via www.bumequipment.com.ph

LIKING OF ENTRIES

1. Anyone who visits BUM website can "like" once for any entry.

A facebook account is needed to like.

2. Liking starts once approved entries are posted on BUM's website and ends October 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM.

3. Likes executed at BUM’s website will be considered valid.

4. Top 10 entries with most likes get to win prizes.

PRIZES
Prizes at stake are as follows:

Grand Prize
i. Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera
ii. BUM Loot Bag

2nd Prize
i. Blackberry 3G Phone
ii. BUM Loot Bag

3rd Prize
i. Samsung ES80 Camera
ii. BUM Loot Bag

Remaining 7 entries will get PHP1000 worth of BUM items and Loot bag.

10 winners' creations will be featured at Bum’s fashion in November.

BUM My Realities My Story

Nothing to do this summer? Well, that's a great idea actually! Be a certified BUM and you might end up winning an iPad2, a Samsung camera or an iPad shuffle.

Interested? Now's how yo can join BUM My Realities My Story:

1. Contestant must have a valid email

2. My Story Contest is open for Boys and Girls, 13 years old and above and residents of the Philippines.

3. A contestant is qualified to join upon purchase of any of BUM's My Story Collection T-shirts for boys or girls available at BUM Boutiques & leading department stores nationwide

4. To register and for more info, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph

Write a story in not less than 300 words on how BUM influenced you made your dreams into reality. Submit your short story entry with the photograph. Promo runs until May 30, 2011.

Are you BUM enough?

Calling all bums out there! 

Yes, even 40-year bachelors still living in their parents' home as long as they have a BUM apparel in their closet (or father's closet).

BUM wants you to get creative and show to the world that you are a one of a kind bum.  Just blog about your bumness (if there is such word) and answer this question: How BUM am I?

Winners will win a loot bag loaded win BUM items.  To view the complete mechanics, just visit bumequipment.com.ph.  This contest runs until July 2, so get up from bed now and start blogging!