CG Game Character Challenge

CG Game Character Challenge

There's a visible trend in our community - it seems that you are crazy about game-ready model challenges. We appreciate that. Really. A lot. That's why we decided to cheer you up before the beginning of autumn by launching CG Game Character challenge.

Remember those times back from the day when we used to have such memorable game characters such as Serious Sam or Duke Nukem? Don't you think it's time for a new era of gritty, fun and memorable heroes? The ones that would capture your imagination and make you say: "Hell, yeah!"

You will have a chance to win amazing prizes from our sponsors: Render fee Rayvision, Substance Live, Substance Painter or Substance Designer licenses by Allegorithmic, Memberships by CG Cookie, Single licenses by Topogun, store credits by Daz3D, Weekly rentals of a GPU server by Ultrarender and additional prizes by CGTrader.

Design imaginary or your favorite game models not overcoming the boundary of 50,000 polygons.Generate original ideas, put them into the 3D model and render, add as much quality as possible and win marvelous prizes!

So, it's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and we hope you're all out of gum!

Participation
Challenge ended on: 2015-11-05 23:59:59 UTC

Entries

Below are the top quality models that were participating in this challenge.

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  • Rigged
  • Animated
  • Lowpoly
3DRT-Crazy dancing snowmen animated
 
$48.95
max, fbx, b3d, blend, dae and more
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  • Rigged
Teen Boy Green 3D model rigged
 
$89.50
obj, fbx, ma, mb, mtl
  • Lowpoly
  • PBR
3D model Assassin Lowpoly rigged
 
$44.99
max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
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  • Lowpoly
 
$139.30
max, obj, fbx, mtl
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  • Rigged
  • Animated
  • Lowpoly
3D asset Adriana Unreal 4 Character
 
$29.00
fbx, uasset
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  • Rigged
3D asset Emperor penguin
 
$38.35
max, obj, fbx, mtl
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  • Rigged
  • Animated
  • Lowpoly
3D Teen Girl Orange
 
$99.50
ma, mb
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  • Lowpoly
3D model Shark cartoon
 
$14.00
obj, fbx, blend, mtl
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  • Rigged
  • Animated
Animated Birds 3D model
 
$199.00
max, obj, fbx, mtl, fbm and more
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    3D model Stylized Cliff
     
    $40.00
    obj, fbx, 3ds, ma, mb and more
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    • Rigged
    3D asset Maynah Bird folded wings
     
    $49.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl
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    • Rigged
    • Animated
    • Lowpoly
    Skeletons swarm pack 3D model
     
    $28.86
    max, fbx, b3d, blend, ma and more
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    • Rigged
    ZULU WARRIOR 3D model rigged
     
    $30.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl
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    • Lowpoly
    • PBR
    Armored Alien LowPoly 3D model
     
    $15.00
    fbx
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    • Rigged
    3D ROBOT C-HY-001
     
    $69.00
    max, obj, fbx, 3ds, dxf and more
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    • Lowpoly
    Cartoon lowpoly parrot 3D asset
     
    $14.00
    obj, fbx, blend, mtl
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    • Rigged
    • Animated
    Cartoon Bull 3D asset
     
    $25.29
    max, obj, fbx, mtl
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    • Rigged
    • Animated
    • Lowpoly
    animated low-poly 3DRT - Yeti monster2
     
    $9.43
    max, fbx, dts, ms3d, w3d and more
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    • Rigged
    • Animated
    • Lowpoly
    animated 3DRT - Toonpets aliens2
     
    $98.51
    max, fbx, dts, b3d, ma and more
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    • Rigged
    • Animated
    Super Hero 3D asset
     
    $25.29
    max, fbx
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    • Rigged
    • Animated
    • Lowpoly
    Felguard monster 3D model
     
    $9.00
    max, fbx, dts, ma, mb and more
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      War - Darksiders 3D model
       
      $30.00
      obj, mtl
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      • Lowpoly
      • PBR
      rigged Alien Lizard Crab Game Model
       
      $7.00
      fbx, tbscene, tbmat
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      • Lowpoly
      3D asset low-poly Cartoon ninja
       
      $10.00
      obj, fbx, blend, mtl
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      • Lowpoly
      rigged Sea Creature - Alien Game Model
       
      $50.00
      obj, fbx, mtl
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        3D model Plates by Jonathan Adler Animalia
         
        $9.90
        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more
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        • Rigged
        • Animated
        3D model Wolkswagen Old Beetle
         
        $45.00
        blend
        • Lowpoly
        fuse box 3D asset
         
        Free
        obj, 3ds, blend, lwo, lw and more
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        • Rigged
        • Animated
        Captain James Animated 3D asset
         
        $32.51
        max, fbx, bip, ksp
        $10.00
        max
        $7.00
        c4d
        $100.00
        max
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        • Lowpoly
        ROGA The drunken writer 3D asset
         
        $35.00
        max, ztl, zbp
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        • Rigged
        • Animated
        • Lowpoly
        3D asset Fantasy amazon
         
        $39.00
        max, fbx, ma, mb, ms3d and more
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        • Lowpoly
        • PBR
        Game Alien Pack 3 Characters LowPoly 3D model
         
        $15.00
        fbx
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          3D Front engine dragster
           
          $65.00
          obj, ige, igs, iges, mtl and more
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          • Lowpoly
          game-ready Aztec Warrior 3D Model
           
          $31.00
          obj, mtl
          • Lowpoly
          3D model Dragonling
           
          $400.00
          fbx
          $100.00
          ztl, zbp
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          • Rigged
          • Animated
          3D asset mouth
           
          $30.00
          blend
          $99.00
          max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
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          • Animated
          animated 3d world
           
          $15.00
          blend
          $10.00
          max
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            3D model hq tree
             
            $21.00
            max, obj, 3ds, mtl
            $100.00
            ztl, zbp
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              3d Tooth Brush VR / AR ready
               
              $15.00
              fbx, blend
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                3D Lord Ram
                 
                $60.00
                obj, ma, mb, mtl
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                • Rigged
                • Animated
                • Lowpoly
                3DRT - Doggy fantasy character2 animated
                 
                $29.00
                max, 3ds, dts, ms3d, w3d and more
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                  3D model palm-trees Palm tree
                   
                  $15.00
                  blend
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                  • Rigged
                  • Animated
                  Mini Characters Pack 3D asset
                   
                  $25.29
                  max
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                    Chakram from movie Xena Warrior 3D model
                     
                    $20.00
                    ige, igs, iges, stp, stl
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                      Alto chair 3D asset
                       
                      $10.00
                      max, obj, mtl
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                      • Lowpoly
                      Blue Alien 3D asset
                       
                      $99.00
                      obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb
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                        Double machine gun 3D
                         
                        $30.00
                        ige, igs, iges, stp
                        $49.00
                        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                        $70.00
                        obj, fbx, unitypackage, prefab, ztl and more
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                        • Lowpoly
                        • PBR
                        BioMech Alien Creature LowPoly 3D model rigged
                         
                        $5.00
                        fbx
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                        • Lowpoly
                        • PBR
                        3D model Alien Bust Low Poly
                         
                        $20.00
                        obj, mtl
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                        • Animated
                        animated meteorolgy 3d world with clouds
                         
                        $20.00
                        blend, dae
                        $29.00
                        obj, fbx, mtl
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                        • Lowpoly
                        3D model Battle Chamelion
                         
                        $10.00
                        dae
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                          Mandy woman in bikini and shorts 3D model
                           
                          $20.00
                          max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
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                            3D Sword sword wildlife-challenge
                             
                            $3.00
                            obj, ige, igs, iges, mtl and more
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                              3D model Black Widow inspired char
                               
                              $15.00
                              max
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                              • PBR
                              3D model Survivor Jonathan Unity 5 BPR
                               
                              $10.00
                              obj, fbx, blend, mtl, unitypackage and more
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                              • Lowpoly
                              • PBR
                              Alien Crawler LowPoly 3D model
                               
                              $7.00
                              fbx
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                                3D Cushion love wedding ring
                                 
                                $19.00
                                3dm
                                $20.00
                                skp
                                Free
                                c4d
                                • Lowpoly
                                3d House Building low-poly
                                 
                                $33.00
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                                  Bone Machete 3D
                                   
                                  $3.00
                                  obj, ige, igs, iges, stl and more
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                                  • Rigged
                                  • Lowpoly
                                  3D model Human Male Tough Fighter rigged and ready for
                                   
                                  $15.00
                                  max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
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                                    3D model low-poly Ladybug
                                     
                                    $10.00
                                    obj, fbx, ma, mb, mtl
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                                      3D VOX Golem bladed-weapon
                                       
                                      $3.00
                                      ige, igs, iges, stp
                                      • Rigged
                                      3D asset low poly four armed alien
                                       
                                      $50.00
                                      fbx, blend
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      3d Building 06 realtime
                                       
                                      $29.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      low-poly 3d Building 3 with balconies
                                       
                                      $29.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      3d Cabinet VR / AR ready
                                       
                                      $9.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      $9.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Rigged
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      Red Fighter 3D model
                                       
                                      $30.00
                                      obj, rfa, rvt, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      TC New Model Car 3D asset
                                       
                                      $39.00
                                      max, obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      3d Building house VR / AR ready
                                       
                                      $29.00
                                      $20.00
                                      obj, mtl
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                                      • Lowpoly
                                       
                                      $15.00
                                      max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      low-poly TC New Model Car 02
                                       
                                      $49.00
                                      max, obj, fbx, mtl
                                      $30.00
                                      obj, mtl
                                      $79.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      Cabinet 3D model VR / AR ready cabinets
                                       
                                      $9.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      3D model Car obj fbx
                                       
                                      $79.00
                                      obj, mtl
                                      $79.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                      • Lowpoly
                                      3D model VR / AR ready Cabinet sofa
                                       
                                      $9.00
                                      obj, fbx, mtl
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                                      • Rigged
                                       
                                      $89.00
                                      fbx, 3ds, blend, dae
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                                        Abathur 3D model
                                         
                                        $150.00
                                        max, obj, mtl
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                                        • Lowpoly
                                        3D asset game-ready country cottage2
                                         
                                        $9.00
                                        3ds
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                                        • Lowpoly
                                        3D model country cottage1 lwo
                                         
                                        $9.00
                                        lwo, lw, lws
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                                        • Rigged
                                        • Lowpoly
                                         
                                        $15.00
                                        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
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                                        • Animated
                                        • Lowpoly
                                        3D model shuttle
                                         
                                        $5.00
                                        max
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                                        • Lowpoly
                                        country cottage1 fbx 3D model realtime
                                         
                                        $9.00
                                        fbx
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                                        • Rigged
                                        • Animated
                                        3D animated Donald Duck
                                         
                                        $50.00
                                        ma, mb
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                                          robot Robot 3D model
                                           
                                          $30.00
                                          max
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                                          • PBR
                                          Dystopia Soldiers Pack 3D asset
                                           
                                          $49.99
                                          fbx, unitypackage, prefab, uasset
                                          • Rigged
                                          • Lowpoly
                                           
                                          Free
                                          max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                          • Rigged
                                          BABAU 3D model
                                           
                                          Free
                                          fbx, blend
                                          Free
                                          dae, c4d
                                          • Lowpoly
                                          3D asset shotgun 870
                                           
                                          Free
                                          fbx
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                                          • Rigged
                                          • Lowpoly
                                          POLYGON - Fantasy Rivals Pack 3D model
                                           
                                          $99.99
                                          obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb and more
                                          • Lowpoly
                                          3D asset Profil Doors
                                           
                                          Free
                                          max
                                          $50.00
                                          obj, blend, mtl
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                                          • Rigged
                                          • Lowpoly
                                          3D model POLYGON - Fantasy Characters Pack
                                           
                                          $29.99
                                          obj, fbx, mtl, png, blend and more
                                          Free
                                          3ds, blend
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                                          • Rigged
                                          • Lowpoly
                                          POLYGON MINI - Fantasy Characters Pack 3D asset
                                           
                                          $39.99
                                          obj, fbx, unitypackage, prefab, mtl and more
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                                            45 LEGS high poly sculpts 3D model
                                             
                                            $49.00
                                            obj, blend, mtl
                                            Free
                                            max, obj, mtl
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                                              Feral Girl Roca - Game Ready 3D asset
                                               
                                              $89.99
                                              obj, fbx, uasset, mtl, hrd and more
                                              • Lowpoly
                                              Eggman Bad 3D model
                                               
                                              Free
                                              ma, mb
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                                              • Rigged
                                              • Animated
                                              • Lowpoly
                                              Female Space Suit 3D model
                                               
                                              $79.00
                                              max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more
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                                                Cyber Mercenary Character - Low-poly 3D Model rigged
                                                 
                                                $18.00
                                                fbx, blend, fbm
                                                $30.00
                                                obj, mtl, zpac, avt, pos and more
                                                Free
                                                skp

                                                Awards & Prizes

                                                There are two categories of awards in this challenge. Both of them will have one winner and two runner-ups.

                                                Best Game Character Model

                                                The award will be given for the best 3D CG model or visualization uploaded during the challenge period.

                                                For the 1st place winner
                                                For the 1st runner-up
                                                For the 2nd runner-up

                                                Best Game Character portfolio

                                                The award will be given for the best 3D CG models or visualizations uploaded during the challenge period.

                                                For the 1st place winner
                                                For the 1st runner-up
                                                For the 2nd runner-up

                                                Terms & Conditions

                                                In order to qualify for the prize winnings, you must agree to terms & conditions.

                                                Things you must know
                                                • 3D CG 'Game Character' Challenge will run from the 31th of August, 2015, to the 5th of November, 2015.
                                                • When uploading your entry be sure to check "character-challenge" to get your model tagged and counted to the challenge.
                                                • Cool renderings are optional but we will definitely consider this when judging.
                                                Things you should know
                                                • Designs uploaded to the gallery are not treated as valid entries.
                                                • Upon joining this challenge, you agree that your rendering scene might be used by sponsors for marketing (non commercial!) purposes.
                                                • You can have as many entry models as you want. By uploading more than 8 entry models you are eligible to enter Portfolio category too.
                                                • The challenge is open to everyone, including teams, legal entities and people from all over the world.
                                                • Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models to CGTrader platform is free of charge.
                                                • All the entries must be original and not derivable.
                                                • Employees and relatives of CGTrader and sponsor teams are not allowed to participate in this challenge.
                                                • Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader is not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.
                                                • We are independent sheriffs of this challenge, so stick to the rules and don't do anything stupid.
                                                • Got some questions? Have suggestions? Check for FAQ or drop us a line at info@cgtrader.com.

                                                Judging

                                                The judging of the challenge is supervised by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

                                                Best 3D 'Game Characters' Challenge Model

                                                • Quality of the model
                                                • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the model
                                                • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                                                Best 3D 'Game Characters' Portfolio

                                                • Quality of the portfolio
                                                • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the portfolio
                                                • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                                                Frequently Asked Questions

                                                Please go through these questions before contacting us

                                                Do I need to upload files or only images of my 3D design?

                                                You need to upload files and images of your 3D design in order to participate in the challenge.


                                                I don't want to put my entry model for sale. Do you have any suggestions?

                                                Does earning money from your digital files sounds like a bad idea? Just try to put higher price on it, let's say 300 USD.


                                                I don't want to loose copyrights on my model after it is sold.

                                                There are General, Editorial and Custom licenses for you to choose under which you want to operate. Individuals or companies which bought your model can't use it for commercial purposes if it hasn't been changed. So no worries - you won't loose the copyright.


                                                How can I participate in the challenge?

                                                Design awesome 3D model for 3D 'Game Characters' Challenge and upload it to CGTrader.


                                                What if I put the required tag on my already published 3D model on CGTrader - do you treat it as a valid entry?

                                                No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 31st of August to the 5th of November 2015 will be treated as valid entries.


                                                Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

                                                Yes, absolutely. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.


                                                Can I enter with 3D models which participated in other challenges elsewhere?

                                                Yes. There are no restrictions on publishing and selling your models elsewhere.


                                                Do price tags play any importance when entries are being judged?

                                                No. But do not forget that the prices are always judged by the customers.


                                                I want to participate in the challenge so I am going to delete my already uploaded models and upload them again to meet the "publishing period" requirement. Can I do that?

                                                No. We are tracking every deleted and uploaded model, so it is useless to drive-through our requirements of the challenge.

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