THE LARGEST PRIZE POOL EVER RECORDED IN MINI PAINTING COMPETITION HISTORY
Enter your painted Major Minis for a chance to win our $21,500 prize pool across multiple categories: including Best Painted, Most Creative, Dioramas, and the Big E Paint-Off.
$21,500
The Largest Mini Painting Competition Prize Pool Ever
Think your paint job can stand above the rest? Now’s your chance to prove it.
We’re putting $21,500 USD on the table and it’s open to anyone who’s ever painted a Major Mini. Whether you’ve got a battle-worn Big E, a detailed diorama, or creative Kitbash you've got a chance to win.
Discontinued models and old paint jobs are valid too (as long as they weren’t entered in the last Major Minis competition).
1ST PLACE
Prize of $5,000
2ND PLACE
Prize of $2,500
3RD PLACE
Prize of $1,000
BEST PAINTED MAJOR MINI
The absolute ultimate category of skill. Show off your cleanest lines, smoothest blends, and most flawless finish.
MOST CREATIVE
Prize of $1,500
BEST DIORAMA
Prize of $1,500
BEST KITBASH
Prize of $1,000
BEYOND THE BRUSH
For the hobbyists who go beyond the paint job: these categories reward storytelling, originality, and bold creativity.
1ST PLACE
Prize of $3,500
2ND PLACE
Prize of $2,500
3RD PLACE
Prize of $1,000
MOST CREATIVE
Prize of $2,000
THE BIG E PAINT-OFF
For those brave enough to tackle the Emperor himself: any scale, any version.
SUBMIT MODEL
You’ve put in the hours: now it’s time to show the world. Fill out the form below and submit your entry for the $21,500 Major Minis Painting Competition.
Make sure your photos are clear, well-lit, and show off all the details. You can upload multiple images, but keep it focused: quality over quantity. Have your order number handy (from any qualifying Major Minis purchase), it’s how we verify your entry.
One form per model. If you're entering multiple models, please submit a new form for each.
THE 2025 PAINTING COMPETITION
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT'S ELIGABLE?
All Major Minis sold via majorminis.com.au are eligible: including discontinued or currently unavailable models. You can enter old paint jobs too, as long as they weren’t submitted in the last painting comp.
Every model is automatically entered into every category it qualifies for, however please note that:
- A model can only win one category (the highest-value one)
- A single painter can win up to 3 categories total
HOW DO I ENTER?
You can enter the competition through submitting your painted model here.
Please note that every model is automatically entered into every category it qualifies for, however:
- A model can only win one category (the highest-value one)
- A single painter can win up to 3 categories total
WHAT'S THE DEADLINE?
Submissions close December 31st, 2025.
CAN I SUBMIT AN OLDER PAINT JOB?
Yes! But as long as it hasn’t been entered into the previous Major Minis painting competition, it's fair game.
CAN I ENTER A BIG E V1?
Absolutely. All versions and scales of the Big E are eligible: including V1.
DO I HAVE TO BE IN AUSTRALIA TO ENTER?
This competition is open internationally. If you’ve got a Major Mini, you’re in.
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