There is a celebration once a year, which knocks at the door quite unexpectedly. It is always like:"Oh, it's Winter? Christmas? Again?!", isn't it?

We are stepping into the middle of November and it's the best time to start searching for the memorable gifts for your loved ones. However, it is even better not to go on a shopping spree, but design 3D printable gifts by yourself!

Make some beautiful 3D printable models of gifts or decorations for Christmas and get great stuff for Christmas yourselves.

Turn on your 3D modeling software and hang your Christmas stockings on the fireplace. We have some great gadgets for the winners from 3Doodler, 3DPRINTUK, Marwiol and CGTrader!

Virtual reality is one of the most popular and hyped topics today. It is actually getting more and more exciting every day, so we decided to join the movement by organizing the challenge dedicated for the models suitable for virtual reality!

This time there is no concrete limits for you regarding the topic. We are expecting GAME-READY ENVIRONMENT 3D MODELS, so it can be anything starting from nature-themed models and ending with the environment from the imaginary world. It's all up to you. Have in mind that your designs cannot overcome the boundary of 50,000 polygons.

The best visionary proposals will receive amazing prizes from 3Dconnextion and CGTrader. Check the prizes section and get even more motivated!

So remove the imaginary boundaries, turn on your fantasy and surprise us with the quality and originality of your creations!

Any time you start thinking about moving into that dream house of yours, there are so many questions. The kitchen, living room, style of the house, decorations, there are so much to think and dream about! Well, it's time to make those dreams into a visible reality. We're launching a challenge for you, lovely architects to compete in! Pick out what you're best at, take your time and show us what you want to see in your ideal home. Or just show us the ideal home, for that matter.

Last few architecture challenges were quite delicious (in a great-model-contest way), but they were missing one thing. There was no Architectural Details category winner - well, this time it's up for grabs! We're bringing a little breath of fresh air to the challenges, too! The challenge will take 3 months and we're going to have 3 individual winners in each Architectural category! We also encourage you to indicate the used software in your model descriptions - we'll make sure it's taken into the account at the end of the competition.

It's a good chance to get to know new software, too! Maxwell Render is encouraging trying its software for the competition. All participants interested in obtaining a free license for the duration of the competition, can get one contacting them at: http://bit.ly/WriteUs

Your imagination and talent will be rewarded by our sponsors: Render fee by Ranch Computing, Pro accounts by 3D Wayfinder, Substance Painter and Substance Designer licences by Allegorithmic, Subscriptions by Landscape Architects Network and Colimo+ RealPerception Licenses by MotivaCG. Maxwell Render Suite Node-locked Licenses and Learning Editions by Maxwell Render. To sweeten the deal, we'll also throw in a few free sales.

It's up to you now 3D enthusiasts, bring your A-game!

It has been almost a year since the previous challenge dedicated for future vehicles took place on our platform. We still remember the marvelous designs, which were highlighted as the best ones, so it was no brainer to decide organising a new challenge based on the similar topic.

We believe that this broad futuristic topic itself will inspire you! Do not limit yourself to the conventional means of transport, let’s explore all possible methods of travelling – from electric rickshaws, to two-wheeled part drone, part car monsters or even flying trams. Any computer-generated 3D model of a fantasy concept vehicle is welcome, as we are inviting you to take part in creation of the vehicles of tomorrow.

You will have a chance to win amazing prizes from our sponsors: DOSCH 3D: Splash Effects packages by Dosch Design, software licenses by Moi3d, one-year memberships by Game Textures, three-month subscription by The Gnomon Workshop and PixPlant software full license for Windows or Mac OS X by PixPlant.

9th of September was the big day for all the Apple product lovers - Iphone 6s was finally announced. We believe there's no need to talk much about the specifications of the new phone model as almost all of the fans were following each and every word in the press,right?

Knowing the fact that September 25th will be another big day for those who pre-ordered new model of iPhone as well as for those waiting to buy it in a store, we decided to organize 3D Print Apple 6s Accessories challenge. We believe it can help those who are starting to search for the original elements for their upcoming and exciting purchases. At the same time you will have a possibility to increase your sales, get exposure and prizes from Prototypster and CGTrader!

So, turn on your creativity and design exclusive phone cases, stands or any type of accessory that comes to your mind! Here you can find the technical specifications of iPhone 6s: http://www.apple.com/iphone-6s/specs/

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!

Is there life on Mars or are we alone in the entire universe? There are thousands of UFO stories and aliens being spotted around the world every day... are all of them pure lies? And what about the future? Will those creatures (if they exist?!) live among us and become part of our society?

These questions have been tackled in various sci-fi movies, games and books about alien attacks and invasions. However, fantasy films aren't the only factors making us doubt our fact-based reality. "I think we're going to have strong indications of life beyond Earth within a decade, and I think we're going to have definitive evidence within 20 to 30 years," says NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan and - you will agree - he is pretty convincing. Or at least a little bit more realistic.

Inspired by the numerous sources of alien-focused discussions, we got curious to know how CG designers imagine aliens and interpret this challenge theme. Its title indicates what we're looking for: show us fictional creatures from the planets existing in space (or inside your head, for that matter), design their spaceships or other spacecraft helping them to travel from one planet to another, and construct their living environment in 3D. Let's inject some 3D fantasies into this alien story.

Surprise us and our sponsors Cheetah3D, LightWave 3D Group and RebusFarm by creating totally new worlds with living yet undiscovered creatures!