CG Aliens in Space Challenge

CG Aliens in Space Challenge

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!

Participation
View Results
Challenge ended on: 2015-10-06 23:59:59 UTC

Entries

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

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$34.50 off
    3D model cruiser Alien Spaceship
     
    $34.50
    $69.00
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    $7.50 off
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    • PBR
    SciFi Frigate G2 3D model
     
    $7.50
    $15.00
    -50%
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    -50%
    $7.50 off
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    Armored Alien LowPoly 3D model
     
    $7.50
    $15.00
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    fbx
    -40%
    $4.04 off
      Spacecraft Corridor 3D
       
      $6.06
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        3D model Throne room
         
        $65.00
        max, fbx
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        $4.04 off
          3D Sci-FI Corridor
           
          $6.06
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          $7.50 off
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          SciFi Destroyer G4 3D asset
           
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            3D model oblivion drone
             
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            $9.00
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            $49.26 off
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            • Lowpoly
            animated 3DRT - Toonpets aliens2
             
            $49.26
            $98.51
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              Office Stairs 3D
               
              $7.00
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              Game Alien Pack 3 Characters LowPoly 3D model
               
              $7.50
              $15.00
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              fbx
                DeconstructivismChair 01 3D
                 
                $10.00
                max
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                $10.12 off
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                • Animated
                Super Hero 3D asset
                 
                $15.17
                $25.29
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                max, fbx
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                $13.50 off
                • Rigged
                • Animated
                3D model Wolkswagen Old Beetle
                 
                $31.50
                $45.00
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                blend
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                $4.50 off
                  3D model XTD27 Stealth Hunter
                   
                  $4.50
                  $8.99
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                  obj, mtl
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                  $9.00 off
                    3D model Alien OBJ
                     
                    $21.00
                    $30.00
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                    • Lowpoly
                    • PBR
                    rigged Alien Lizard Crab Game Model
                     
                    $3.50
                    $7.00
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                    fbx, tbscene, tbmat
                      curtains 3D architectural
                       
                      $7.00
                      max, obj, mtl
                      -30%
                      $5.10 off
                        3D Moon 23K
                         
                        $11.90
                        $17.00
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                        obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more
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                        $12.50 off
                        • Lowpoly
                        • PBR
                        3D asset SciFi Dessert Racer LowPoly
                         
                        $12.50
                        $25.00
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                        obj, mtl
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                        $2.10 off
                          3D the old man
                           
                          $4.90
                          $7.00
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                          ztl, zbp
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                          $10.00 off
                          • Lowpoly
                          Cross Christ 3D asset
                           
                          $10.00
                          $20.00
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                          obj, 3ds, lwo, lw, lws and more
                          -40%
                          $13.00 off
                          • Rigged
                          • Animated
                          Captain James Animated 3D asset
                           
                          $19.51
                          $32.51
                          -40%
                          max, fbx, bip, ksp
                          -30%
                          $9.00 off
                          • Rigged
                          • Animated
                          3D asset mouth
                           
                          $21.00
                          $30.00
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                          blend
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                          • Lowpoly
                          Sea Creature - Alien Game Model 3D asset
                           
                          $25.00
                          $50.00
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                          obj, fbx, mtl
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                          $15.00 off
                            War - Darksiders 3D model
                             
                            $15.00
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                            obj, mtl
                            -50%
                            $2.50 off
                            • Lowpoly
                            • PBR
                            BioMech Alien Creature LowPoly 3D model rigged
                             
                            $2.50
                            $5.00
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                            fbx
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                            $4.50 off
                              Ertek Domus Chair 3D
                               
                              $10.50
                              $15.00
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                              max, obj, fbx, mtl
                              -50%
                              $9.50 off
                              • Rigged
                              • Animated
                              • Lowpoly
                              3DRT - Mech Crawlers Pack animated
                               
                              $9.50
                              $19.00
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                              max, fbx, 3ds, ms3d, w3d and more
                              -30%
                              $12.00 off
                                3D model Rugs collection
                                 
                                $28.00
                                $40.00
                                -30%
                                max
                                -50%
                                $10.00 off
                                • Lowpoly
                                • PBR
                                3D model Alien Bust Low Poly
                                 
                                $10.00
                                $20.00
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                                obj, mtl
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                                $5.00 off
                                  3D New Dawn-
                                   
                                  $5.00
                                  $9.99
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                                  obj, 3ds, mtl
                                    3D MIKI MAX armchair
                                     
                                    $7.00
                                    max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                      Water Bottle furniture-challenge 3D
                                       
                                      $10.00
                                      max
                                      -30%
                                      $3.30 off
                                        3D EarthGlobe16k
                                         
                                        $7.70
                                        $11.00
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                                        obj, fbx, 3ds, dae, blend and more
                                          3D model Nha san
                                           
                                          $10.00
                                          max
                                            Iraq-irbil 3D
                                             
                                            $100.00
                                            max
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                                            $3.60 off
                                              Armchair 3D interior 3d
                                               
                                              $8.40
                                              $12.00
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                                              max, fbx
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                                              $29.33 off
                                              • Rigged
                                              • Animated
                                              • Lowpoly
                                              animated 3DRT - Warbots Mechanoids
                                               
                                              $29.33
                                              $58.65
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                                              max, fbx, dae, ma, mb and more
                                                3D model Alien Cyborg Ninja Character
                                                 
                                                $70.00
                                                obj, fbx, unitypackage, prefab, ztl and more
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                                                $3.50 off
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                                                Decor 3D model realtime
                                                 
                                                $3.50
                                                $7.00
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                                                $2.00 off
                                                  sci fi grenade launcher 3D
                                                   
                                                  $2.00
                                                  $4.00
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                                                  obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, dae and more
                                                  • Rigged
                                                  King of Predators Rigged Model rigged
                                                   
                                                  $15.00
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                                                  $2.10 off
                                                    steam punk woman 3D
                                                     
                                                    $4.90
                                                    $7.00
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                                                    ztl, zbp
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                                                      3D model sci fi rocket launcher
                                                       
                                                      $2.00
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                                                      obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, stl and more
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                                                      $3.60 off
                                                        highpoly Sofa 3D
                                                         
                                                        $8.40
                                                        $12.00
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                                                        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
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                                                        $14.70 off
                                                           
                                                          $34.30
                                                          $49.00
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                                                          obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb and more
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                                                          $3.50 off
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                                                          Alien Crawler LowPoly 3D model
                                                           
                                                          $3.50
                                                          $7.00
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                                                          fbx
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                                                            3D model game-ready 10 Low Poly spacecrafts
                                                             
                                                            $5.00
                                                            $10.00
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                                                            obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, w3d and more
                                                              3D Bussiness Bag Model
                                                               
                                                              $19.00
                                                              max, stl
                                                              • Rigged
                                                              3D asset low poly four armed alien
                                                               
                                                              $50.00
                                                              fbx, blend
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                                                              $6.30 off
                                                                3D model hq tree
                                                                 
                                                                $14.70
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                                                                $10.65 off
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                                                                Drone submarine 3D model
                                                                 
                                                                $10.65
                                                                $21.29
                                                                -50%
                                                                unitypackage, prefab
                                                                  yamaha 1000 3D model
                                                                   
                                                                  Free
                                                                  c4d
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                                                                  $1.04 off
                                                                    3D ceremonial HOME at WEEKEND
                                                                     
                                                                    $2.42
                                                                    $3.45
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                                                                    skp
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                                                                    $2.10 off
                                                                      3D model miniature Pirate
                                                                       
                                                                      $4.90
                                                                      $7.00
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                                                                      obj, ztl, zbp, mtl
                                                                        Alien Character 3D model
                                                                         
                                                                        $10.00
                                                                        max, obj, mtl
                                                                        • Lowpoly
                                                                        3D asset Profil Doors
                                                                         
                                                                        Free
                                                                        max
                                                                        -30%
                                                                        $2.10 off
                                                                          3D model Possessioned iron man
                                                                           
                                                                          $4.90
                                                                          $7.00
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                                                                          obj, ztl, zbp, mtl
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                                                                          $2.10 off
                                                                            uncle superman 3D
                                                                             
                                                                            $4.90
                                                                            $7.00
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                                                                            ztl, zbp
                                                                            Join CGTrader and buy this 3D Model up to 30% cheaper!
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                                                                            • Lowpoly
                                                                            Red Fighter 3D model
                                                                             
                                                                            $30.00
                                                                            obj, rfa, rvt, mtl
                                                                            Join CGTrader and buy this 3D Model up to 30% cheaper!
                                                                              3D model Nissan Log
                                                                               
                                                                              $2.00
                                                                              obj, mtl
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                                                                              $2.10 off
                                                                                3D The great devourer
                                                                                 
                                                                                $4.90
                                                                                $7.00
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                                                                                obj, ztl, zbp, mtl
                                                                                  Alien capitalship 3D model
                                                                                   
                                                                                  $10.00
                                                                                  c4d
                                                                                    3D model Projeto Jardim de Inverno
                                                                                     
                                                                                    $10.00
                                                                                    skp
                                                                                      3D model Tunabear
                                                                                       
                                                                                      $21.00
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                                                                                      $6.00 off
                                                                                        3D model Scarab alien woman
                                                                                         
                                                                                        $14.00
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                                                                                        ztl, zbp
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                                                                                        $30.00 off
                                                                                          Volmar 3D model
                                                                                           
                                                                                          $30.00
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                                                                                          max, obj, mtl
                                                                                            Projeto Edicula Casa nos Fundos 3D
                                                                                             
                                                                                            $50.00
                                                                                            skp
                                                                                              quadro minions 3D
                                                                                               
                                                                                              $7.00
                                                                                              skp
                                                                                              • Lowpoly
                                                                                              Gun X 3D model
                                                                                               
                                                                                              $8.00
                                                                                              obj, mtl
                                                                                                Projeto fachada Residencial 3D model
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                $45.00
                                                                                                skp
                                                                                                  3D Projeto Fachada Casa Residencial
                                                                                                   
                                                                                                  $50.00
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                                                                                                    Projeto Residencial 3D model
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                    $90.00
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                                                                                                    $40.00 off
                                                                                                      3D model Alien Lord
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                      $40.00
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                                                                                                      max, obj, mtl
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                                                                                                      $35.00 off
                                                                                                        Extraterrestrial 3D
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                        $35.00
                                                                                                        $70.00
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                                                                                                        max, obj, mtl
                                                                                                        -50%
                                                                                                        $40.00 off
                                                                                                          Dinolien 3D model
                                                                                                           
                                                                                                          $40.00
                                                                                                          $80.00
                                                                                                          -50%
                                                                                                          max, obj, mtl
                                                                                                            3D model Solid Door Panel
                                                                                                             
                                                                                                            $7.00
                                                                                                            skp
                                                                                                              3D Alien lifeforms in outer space
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                              $75.00
                                                                                                              lwo, lw, lws
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                                                                                                              $40.00 off
                                                                                                                Marslein 3D
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                $40.00
                                                                                                                $80.00
                                                                                                                -50%
                                                                                                                max, obj, mtl
                                                                                                                  extraterrestrial Alien 3D model
                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                  Free
                                                                                                                  ige, igs, iges
                                                                                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                  3D asset shotgun 870
                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                  Free
                                                                                                                  fbx
                                                                                                                  -30%
                                                                                                                  $9.00 off
                                                                                                                  • Rigged
                                                                                                                  Alien on Mars 3D model
                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                  $21.00
                                                                                                                  $30.00
                                                                                                                  -30%
                                                                                                                  ma, mb
                                                                                                                    3D model Noordhorn
                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                    Free
                                                                                                                    skp
                                                                                                                      Model metal 3D
                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                      Free
                                                                                                                      fbx
                                                                                                                        3D model lowpoly car
                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                        Free
                                                                                                                        fbx
                                                                                                                          ak-47 3D model
                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                          Free
                                                                                                                          blend
                                                                                                                            3D asset HOUSE WATER SUPPLY
                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                            Free
                                                                                                                            skp
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                                                                                                                            Horse Cart 3D asset
                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                            Free
                                                                                                                            obj, ma, mb, mtl
                                                                                                                              3D model architect new interior stuff
                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                              Free
                                                                                                                              skp
                                                                                                                                footing steel mat 3D
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                Free
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                                                                                                                                $9.00 off
                                                                                                                                • Rigged
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                                                                                                                                3D little alien reptile creature RIGGED
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                $21.00
                                                                                                                                $30.00
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                                                                                                                                obj, blend, mtl
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                                                                                                                                HeadPhone ExTra 3D model
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                $7.00
                                                                                                                                obj, mtl
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                                                                                                                                $3.00 off
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                                                                                                                                Aston Martin DB5 3D asset
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                $7.00
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                                                                                                                                max
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                                                                                                                                Headphone X 3D asset
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                $7.08
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                                                                                                                                • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                Gun Mac 3D model
                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                $15.00
                                                                                                                                obj, mtl
                                                                                                                                  3D model monster
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                  $8.00
                                                                                                                                  obj, mtl
                                                                                                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                  Headphone 3D model low-poly
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                  $7.00
                                                                                                                                  obj, mtl
                                                                                                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                  3D model game-ready Alien Reptile 1 - Material e
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                  Free
                                                                                                                                  obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more
                                                                                                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                  3D asset Alien Reptile 1 - Material b
                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                  Free
                                                                                                                                  obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more
                                                                                                                                    Alien Reptile 1 - Material d 3D asset
                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                    Free
                                                                                                                                    obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more
                                                                                                                                      3D model low-poly Alien Reptile 1 - Material c
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                      Free
                                                                                                                                      obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, dae and more
                                                                                                                                      • Lowpoly
                                                                                                                                      3D asset Alien Reptile 1 - Material a
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                      Free
                                                                                                                                      obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more

                                                                                                                                      Awards & Prizes

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

                                                                                                                                      Best 'Aliens in Space' 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 'Aliens in Space' portfolio

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

                                                                                                                                      For the 1st place winner

                                                                                                                                      Terms & Conditions

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

                                                                                                                                      Things you must know
                                                                                                                                      • 3D CG 'Aliens in Space' Challenge will run from the 30th of July, 2015, to the 6th of October, 2015.
                                                                                                                                      • When uploading your entry be sure to check "space-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 'Aliens in Space' 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 'Aliens in Space' 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 'Aliens in Space' 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 30th of July to the 6th of October 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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