About WINTERBLITZ 2024

Who?

Where?

Presented by the Texas Independent Military Modelers in cooperation with The Museum of the American GI

Where?

The contest will be held at the Museum of the American GI located at 19124 Hwy 6, College Station, Texas 77845

What?

Where?

The Theme?

A fun laid back-back show for armor and figure enthusiasts set amongst REAL historic artifacts!

The Theme?

Tank of the Year?

The Theme?

The theme for Winterblitz 2024 will be The Battle of the Bulge - and the 80th anniversary of the last major German offensive during World War 2. The battle lasted for five weeks from December 16, 1944 to January 28, 1945. The battle was fought in the Ardennes Region in between Belgium and Luxembourg. The winner of the 2024 Theme Award will be the vehicle, figure or diorama that best captures the Battle of the Bulge spirit. Both Allied and Axis entries are eligible. Thie is NOT an American only theme!

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Tank of the Year?

Tank of the Year is a new Best of Award. The spirit of Tank of the Year is to each year select ONE tank and recognize the BEST version of that tank (or variant of that tank) at the show. To helo us, the gents at Houston Armor Club have agreed to help select the 2024 Tank of the Year. Stay tuned for updates....will it be Sherman, Tiger, Mk IV, T34?????? Who knows.

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New for 2024?

Tank of the Year?

1. Increased number of Best of Awards.

2. Increased number of main categories.

3. Main category medals to be placed on table post judging. We will announce YOUTH and BEST OF AWARDS during award ceremony plus raffles and stuff.

4. Risers - we promise, we will have risers on the tables (back savers).

5. Winterblitz mugs - will be available for purchase.

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Quick LinKs

FILLABLE ENTRY FORMS (Click on Pic)

That's right, no more scribbling one sentence descriptions with a pen! Fill in your entry forms from the comfort of your home. Ask us about pre-registration too!

CONTEST RULES (Click on Pic)

FILLABLE ENTRY FORMS (Click on Pic)

Contest Rules - Learn them and live them. If you are unable to answer all your questions, please contact us!!!

GENERAL INFORMAITON (Click on Pic)

FILLABLE ENTRY FORMS (Click on Pic)

GENERAL INFORMAITON (Click on Pic)

Get the skinny on the General Rules here. IF you do not get an answer here, please contact us!!!

DON'T BE SHY - Contact Us

Do you have questions or comments about the event? Send us a queston, comment, volunteer to help, send sponsorship money or tell us about what you are entering!!!

Winterblitz 2024 - Saturday - January 20, 2024

19124 State Highway 6 Frontage Road, College Station, Texas 77845, United States

Rick Cotton - Show Coordinator Rick.cotton@sysco.com Brandon Jacob - Show Director Brandon@contractorscfo.com Eric Choy - Vendor Coordinator/Museum Laison aabsco@gmail.com' Richard Kern - Head Judge richardbkern@gmail.com