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balta — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:56:18 MST

the entries are genius!

but #5 gets my vote
im biased to ICO haha

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Bokusatsu_Tenshi — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:40:34 MST

Gotta be number 1.

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Boko — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:28:03 MST

Number 5, because Ico still gives me warm fuzzies.

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WasabiJoe — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:12:01 MST

Man, I can't stop playing TF2, and Megamanis kicing. But I gotta show some indie love, Number 5

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volantPenguin — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:08:54 MST

#8 ...best picture quality ;)

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Peaugh — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:39:24 MST

#1 almost had my vote, and then I saw #6. Ah, how I loves me some Megaman. #6 FTW!

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MrBubblesworth — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:02:25 MST

5 is great!

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thespyderboy — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:41:18 MST

#1 for coolness.

But #5 for overall awesomeness.

#9 for a good play on words.

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twantime39 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:23:09 MST

number 7

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scherzovivace — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:17:02 MST

#4...He just wonders what Gannon's up to

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DoDoDo — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:03:03 MST

#7...Genius.

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Kdawg — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:18:53 MST

Number 9.

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Nickname — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:23:17 MST

I swear, if more people got it, this one would win hands down.

Though that "Animal Xing" one was pretty darn clever...

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coolhuan — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:21:12 MST

#7 again:) i love it

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Type-R — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:50:59 MST

#5 kthx.

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Elixir — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:29:32 MST

Easy, 5.

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Zero2007 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:27:05 MST

The second one (#2) was funny and probably one of the more original ones IMO. Everyone else used a lot of signs, but this one stood out a little.
Kinda laughed several times lol.

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Mallaidh — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:22:01 MST

#9!! I like them all very much, but #9 is the best!

Good work, everyone!

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AnonymousNoob — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:57:56 MST

#4!!

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jaymac — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:36:28 MST

Woah! I made it to the top 10! Haha, cool. But damn, I didn't get to vote! I wouldv'e probably chosen number 1 -- that's some fine quality and dedication. Everyone's looks really good though.

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Cry0Tek — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:07:46 MST

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Esplosion — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:27:00 MST

#4, clicked the jump fully expecting to vote for the Ico sign, but CDi Zelda is just too strong. Good entries all around.

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Tito Bellic — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:17 MST

Five. "Yorda speaks; we listen."

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poppypopcorn — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:34:50 MST

No 5 please

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Tsuzu — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:12:45 MST

Sooooo hard. ;-;

#1? 'Cos it has Zelda AND Portal, whoo! XD;; And it is shiny with its wooden carvingness.

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Weasel3689 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:38:59 MST

I vote #7 all though all the others are awesome as well

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Ruglia — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:35:09 MST

#5 has my heart.

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Fitz Rhapsody — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:13:28 MST

I feel awful not voting for #1, given the pristine craftsmanship... but I have to go with #7, as far as signs go. My vote goes to #7.

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Foxdie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:13:28 MST

Definitely 5, magnificent work. ICO!

The Aperture defense sign is a very close second though.

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sararr — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:41:37 MST

most certainly #8.

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Shiku — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:35:28 MST

#9 But I love them all :D

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The_Saint — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:00:24 MST

I actually work at a sign shop, so I'm kinda puzzled that I didn't enter this myself, but then I remembered that #1 used a CNC and ours at the shop was tied up with work-related busy-ness the whole time.
That's my vote, though; NUMBER 1, for making a sign that he could have sold to someone for actual money.

(Kudos to 8 and 9 though for producing very clean looking and clever signs.)

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vulcanfx5 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:48:48 MST

#1! that is awesome woodwork

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Slatz_Grobnik — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:47:38 MST

8, wait, no one's going to pick 8, so 2.

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djgeki — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:28:04 MST

Wow...these are all excellent, so this was tough. I vote for #8.

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klew — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:13:50 MST

#9 please

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June — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:12:14 MST

My vote's for 7. Impressive!

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jepp-fransen — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:01:55 MST

#1 FTW, though the animal xing one gets honorable mention.

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1SwtDeception — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:45:45 MST

#9!

I would have picked the first one.. but as lame as this sounds, it would be cool if it was colored/painted whatever.

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PlanetTerrible — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:44:29 MST

Hmm. #10 is good, and #7 as well, but I'm going to have to choose #5.

So yeah, I vote for 5.

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wiggatron — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:12:25 MST

Numba 1

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Mainman — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:06:39 MST

I'll take the sign of #4 to protect me.

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Raynre — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:01:12 MST

Loving #7, gonna go make one of my own...

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eastx — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:56:42 MST

I like number 9 best. The word play just suits me.

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indemnitypop — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:52:38 MST

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i.magi.nation — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:35:58 MST

7 is very well done.

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Bondageware — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:24:10 MST

#5 Please

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ConstantCupcake — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:22:03 MST

#5 Ico FTW

(Mad cupcakes to #1 though, I wish I lived there)

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Cpryd001 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:19:22 MST

Difficult, but #6 made me giggle.

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Kiriphii — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:05:16 MST

I shall choose Number 1 for the effort put in.

BTW, are these buttons next to our comments getting bigger each day, or is it just me? @_@

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Iubaris — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:41:49 MST

#4... my boy.

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Olecranon — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:35:33 MST

#1 - that is a labor of love.

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MaddGIJoe — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:28:36 MST

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Nineballsofdeath — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:05:36 MST

#5
He even put "crossing" in the language of the game!

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Mikatro — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:59:03 MST

#5, gotta go with the Ico love even though some of the other signs are great too.

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v00deux — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:52:13 MST

#9!

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taichi425 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:50:42 MST

I think #1 most definitley just because it's got the two greatest games in recent history on it. #4 comes close though with The King on it, man I love hating on the Zelda CD-i games

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mrnellonoma — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:35:32 MST

#7 all the way. was gonna go number 6 in honor of the countless hours wasted on a account of those spikes, but 7 just looked so damned good!

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alby13 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:31:57 MST

#6 'cause it reminds me of megaman :P

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mrSundance — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:23:30 MST

Definitely #1. Truly unique indeed.

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marcus_ivo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:10:01 MST

Finalist #5, for being so close to an original sign with just a few subtle changes. Plus it's ICO, a sterling game.

The quality here is so high! Every time I scrolled to the next sign I groaned as my decision was made so much harder!

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Kirkpad — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:08:33 MST

I vote #9. But the winner will be close between 1,5 and maybe 8.

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mrsmiter — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:07:30 MST

Finalist 8 Because my little sister would totally run around like that to scare the shit out of me.

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mrnoproblem — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:03:33 MST

I vote for #9, because I love Animal Crossing!

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Xander — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:55:22 MST

#5, duh.

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AaronMD — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:50:40 MST

I like 5.

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eddw1n — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:42:09 MST

six.

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durrem — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:38:29 MST

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kickass solo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:32:44 MST

#7 is the sign i saw

/obscure ace of base reference

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pancakes-mcgee — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:29:58 MST

#7.

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selah_ftw — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:27:19 MST

#1 for SURE. Amazing.

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Chesu — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:22:53 MST

Finalist nine.

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Wuffles — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:22:16 MST

#4. Epic

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voltronfu — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:19:31 MST

#1. Science and wood, two great things that go great together.

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mind in rewind — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:15:31 MST

#1, for time and effort.

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dafthero — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:14:41 MST

i like them all, but i gotta go with numero 5

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Reil — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:13:52 MST

I'll have to go with number 1.

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phaedrine — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:07:58 MST

I have gotta go with #5

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teraphony — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:06:03 MST

#9, because it made me cry out "Awww!" in happiness.

Close runners up would be the Ico, Aperture Science and the cake lie. Because I only recently played Portal so the joy is still fresh.

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yashichi8bit — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:02:06 MST

My vote is 5.

The fact that ICO was a game most people have not played making it a fairly obscure reference is why I love this one...I guess the same is true for number four but I prefer to pretend that CDi game never existed at all and was just a bad dream

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Blah8 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:57:30 MST

Number 9 all the way! So simple, yet so effective.

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WickedSoul — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:55:47 MST

i choose #5

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lazyartist — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:53:27 MST

#9.

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boxmyth — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:52:17 MST

#6. I've rediscovered my love of all things Megaman since that 'Can't Beat Ice Man' video. Plus, I have an aversion to spikes of death.

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Kyte — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:43:39 MST

I'm torn between four five and six. I'd have to say 5 though.

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ParadoxControl — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:41:08 MST

#7, Thought it was pretty good.

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DrAndonuts2k — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:39:04 MST

Great signs by everyone. I don't think I can vote since I'm in the contest (#5), but I really couldn't pick a winner between them, they're all fantastic. Best of luck to everyone.

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BRandomS — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:36:43 MST

Number 8!

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PurpleMonkey — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:36:15 MST

#1 Great craftsmanship!

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BlahDev — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:33:59 MST

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Nabilac — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:28:22 MST

#7.

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Taedan — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:27:03 MST

vote goes to finalist number 1.

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thinkfreemind — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:20:03 MST

#8. It is a tough choice, but I liked this one a little more.

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SamG — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:17:34 MST

#1. No doubts.

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dunetiger reads kotaku, seems pleased — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:07:48 MST

My vote is for 6.

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thelivingrobot — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:06:53 MST

#8 little sisters ftw

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Hyena — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:03:38 MST

#5. At first it took a few seconds to get it, then I laughed, then I read that it even went so far as to get the right characters for "crossing". Well done! Many others were great too, but "There can be only one!".

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MyNameIsntEarl — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:59:19 MST

Hmm. Seems my last comment didn't go through.

Anyway, stiff competition, but No. 5 for me.

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TheLordRandom — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:56:41 MST

#5 for the win! Those are all pretty great though and all deserve internet famery.

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Furious_Liver — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:48:06 MST

Six. :D

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Dudemeister — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:45:07 MST

Woah, so many good entries. But I gotta go with number 6.

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indiemike — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:44:17 MST

I am very impressed by #1, but I have a personal affinity for spike pits, so I'll got with #6.

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Aiwokote — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:43:30 MST

#1 due to the work needed. Very nice.

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Venin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:43:21 MST

5 all the way

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Araym — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:40:45 MST

#5, was a tough choice between 5 or 8

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Mint — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:39:49 MST

They're all pretty great though, congrats to the winner!!

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Reddo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:38:53 MST

5 all the way.

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Mujah — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:31:17 MST

Numero Five-o.

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SillyJonna — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:28:58 MST

#5 is the best.

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TheCakeIsALie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:18:21 MST

#1 !!!

P.S. What the hell is an ico and why does everyone seem to like it so much?

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toneroni — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:14:08 MST

#5 alive!

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thisjustin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:07:39 MST

All of these signs are great, that said #1 is the best in my opinion.

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Glasseater — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:02:36 MST

hahha number 2, exploting kids for your personal gain FTW!

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mrantimatter — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:53:44 MST

Finalist 5.

Because ICO is awesome and looking up the language was clever.

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Parsifal — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:50:38 MST

Tough choice between nostalgia, but the presentation of #7 has won me over (/almost/ went for the one before that)

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jamosthefifth — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:47:22 MST

#6!!!

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darkroomdemons.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:46:13 MST

Because I can't read glyphs....#5

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pimpsc00by — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:43:47 MST

#1 cause its out of wood and not just photoshopped, he actually took the time to do a real sign.

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Mikeware — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:43:04 MST

#1 chooses you!

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AllKindsOfRalph — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:40:59 MST

#1 and if we can vote twice ... #7

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roccowvu — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:34:48 MST

#1 FTW

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MagWheels — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:34:33 MST

I vote for #8. Nice job.

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ninjafetus — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:34:33 MST

#1 is definitely impressive, but I have to go with #7 for thinking (in) out of the (orange) box.

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Crawl to China — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:33:42 MST

numba 8

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Dorcas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:28:58 MST

#6. I've been playing some Mega Man, I'm stupefied I never even thought to look for these things.

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Bahamut — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:25:50 MST

#9 was my favorite.

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baberg — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:22:49 MST

#9. I can't resist puns, and "Animal Crossing" takes it.

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Sinisterff — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:22:42 MST

Gotta pic #5 Just Great

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karl_hungus — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:22:08 MST

#6 mega man FTW!

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Uchikoma — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:19:18 MST

#1 Portal & Zelda xD

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callmesteam — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:16:43 MST

we can only vote for one? that sucks...

my vote goes to Number Five... is alive!

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goldarsun — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:12:47 MST

All of these are awesome, but #7 is my pick.

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MURDERFACE — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:10:33 MST

#6 FTW and the first one was a close one too but you got to respect your roots and not the flavor of the month. It should of just been a zelda sign not a Zelda/portal one. but maybe that's just me or maybe the booze is doing the talking for me again.

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jutaro — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:08:46 MST

I ♥ #5

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Doomfish — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:07:29 MST

That's really a tough choice.
I go for #1! :D

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Batmundo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:07:16 MST

I thought nothing could top the Ico when when it first was posted, but I actually laughed at the Megaman one. Tough choice, but since it seems #5 seems to be the likely winner, I'll just throw the underdog a bone and put my vote in for #6.

"I've got your power now, Airman!!!"

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bennybenbenj — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:04:05 MST

Great contest, I vote 9. Animal Crossing.

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M. Kava — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:03:21 MST

Gotta go with #6... I love me some MegaMan fiercely..
Honestly, this are some great finalists. =D

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BadByte — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:02:53 MST

I vote for #1

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hogarth1 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:01:38 MST

#5 FTW

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Chippo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:48 MST

First time i have seen it and it's great.

I'd love to have that up in my room.

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Scott — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:13 MST

But there are a few really good ones. Good job, everyone!

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spot778 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:58:31 MST

#9, sign is in the proper location

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Mavwick — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:55:57 MST

1 is really impressive, and I love 6, but when I saw 5 I decided it wasn't worth making a contest entry. Ico!

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KeithCourage — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:55:28 MST

#5, long live Ico and cultness!

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HawaiianActor — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:54:37 MST

#2, that poor kid looks so sad... hasn't the dad heard of multiplayer games?

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ReverendTrask17 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:50:36 MST

All of them are soooooooo good. I'm having such a hard time picking. #1 is great and so is #5 and #8. Gee golly. I want to say #1, cause it's carved from wood. Oh wait. Is #5 an ICO sign? Wow. Genius! Bravo! #5 gets my vote! #5 #5 #5 #5 #5 #5 #5 #5 #5!!!!!!!!!!

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sloth1991 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:48:45 MST

1 or 5,,,,,1# FTW

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scarrow — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:47:46 MST

#5, which oddly enough is a duplicate comment.

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Jaimz11785 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:41:44 MST

I ALMOST picked #1 mainly because it's so freaking well done. However, #6 caught my eye, and I couldn't help but relate when I saw them damn spikes, I'd sport that in my room. Heck, I'll buy it off of you Vigaman!

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mariospants — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:40:58 MST

chose #9

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goodbadorugly — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:36:21 MST

#5, i have fallen under its power

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Kilrith — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:34:49 MST

I'd have to vote for #1.

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kw4k — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:33:37 MST

huge fan of the devs who made ICO and that sign is classic. #5 vote here

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TearsandScreams — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:33:14 MST

#8 made me giggle into my drink so that's my choice. All very awesome entries though, more inspired than anything in my brain (I blame videogames).

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shimage — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:31:42 MST

#5. I guess I need some text too?

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rannic — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:30:37 MST

#6.
Impressive entries all around, though.

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thammuz — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:28:44 MST

I would have to vote for #5, since it certainly captures ICO; and I was able to pick up on its meaning right away. If I had to choose a runner-up I would say #9, since I was also able to pick up on the one right away.

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blackadvent — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:26:13 MST

How the hell am I supposed to choose?!?

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MyNameIsntEarl — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:24:04 MST

Gots to be no. 5.

ICO FTW.

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Yosserg — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:23:35 MST

#1 I know the hours that it took to both carve and design the sign. You are allowed to vote for yourself right?

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Revenge_of_Nekojin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:20:58 MST

#4, mah boy.

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Rohsiph — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:20:29 MST

tally for #5

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monkeysaresilly — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:19:18 MST

Well blow me down, they're all damned fine! Gotta go with #5, though.

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trainedgorilla — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:18:10 MST

#5 all the way - so many good memories associated with dragging that weak-kneed girl around!

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Kamizzle — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:16:51 MST

#9, to me it has the most style and I like the play of words ;D

Though I must say they all rule, there's not one that I didn't like.

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Runiko — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:16:09 MST

Sign number 1! Extra effort FTW!

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aslum — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:13:48 MST

#1 is the most awesome. I'd have to say #5 is a close second though.

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Evin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:08:55 MST

9 wins. It's just too clever.

6 & 7 get honourable mentions.

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Gizmo54 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:07:10 MST

#1 for me.

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Ginger Gouki — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:05:25 MST

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anable — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:04:37 MST

Finalist #5

I digging all of the Ico love here.

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MonkeyBiz — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:02:51 MST

#5!

But I like most of these!

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VillageOoOIdiot — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:01:48 MST

#5 has to be the winner!

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Yalecsa — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:59:22 MST

Yalecsa's vote goes to #5!

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barndawgie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:57:25 MST

#6 is rocking it old school

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Phanman — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:56:24 MST

I gotta go with #9, I liked it the most.

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Puchi — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:54:47 MST

I love 1, but I'll vote for 9. I just love how the name was altered and how easy it is to tell they're the AC characters.

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Pieman2 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:54:33 MST

# 8

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Jest — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:53:21 MST

Tough decision...ehhh, going to have to side with #5.

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pinbot — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:53:18 MST

They are all better than mine (thankfully, not shown) but I have to go with #6 for excellence in concept and execution.

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Godstar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:53:10 MST

#2,it is funny and cute.

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Shiroiko — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:52:43 MST

#1 for workmanship alone... and Weighted Companion cubiness.

(although all made me giddy with happiness... especially #5)

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kungfo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:51:12 MST

# the 9,

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Yamster — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:47:35 MST

Number 1 for me.

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Selboy — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:45:43 MST

Toughest contest ever - all good - very close between 1 (material), 5 (style), 6 (core gaming iconography)

final choice number 5

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JebJoya — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:44:49 MST

#7 for me, just like the idea of home security sentries :)

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thegreatgazoo999 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:44:14 MST

#9 Though these are all excellent. I wish you could give them all great prizes.

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NeverSage — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:43:40 MST

Finalist 1: Looks great and obviously spend some time on it.

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clintbacca — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:41:21 MST

I would rank as such, 1st = Finalist 6, 2nd = Finalist 5, and 3rd = Finalist 1

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Zippidydoodaa — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:40:05 MST

#6. God, i hate those spikes!

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MrPants — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:37:16 MST

Gotta go with #1

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lanion — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:37:15 MST

#1 great craft work! Can actually be kept and used as a nice sign for years to come!

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Floral — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:35:47 MST

high 5

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perrinbar — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:35:36 MST

I vote for 5, cuz Fumito Ueda makes sweet games and that sign makes my cockles warm.

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sigma7 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:34:56 MST

These are the best contest entries ever. So hard to decide, but Im going to stick with my gut and go with #5.

Thats a kick ass poster too ... wish I had made an entry. :(

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LinaInverse — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:34:42 MST

#1, nice work

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mechanabeshin — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:33:13 MST

#1. Nice work.

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MasterSauce — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:33:05 MST

For Sheer effort and precision it goes to #1. But this was a great group they all deserve some Internet glory.

~Kudos to you all.

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SaintEmpire — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:32:13 MST

#5 and we all know it.

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Tenno — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:30:58 MST

Sigh. 5 is dreamy.

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projectg — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:30:58 MST

#9 gets my vote.

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Browzilla — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:29:48 MST

These were all really great.

But #5. Although I was tempted to vote for the CD-i Zelda one.

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Lost_Fable — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:29:45 MST

number 5

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CrispyCrunch — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:28:12 MST

#1
Zelda and Portal on one sign!

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wage — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:27:52 MST

#1 for me please

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Smidget — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:27:20 MST

#1 fo sho

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Peryite — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:27:14 MST

#5.
Though I wish I could vote for more.

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crim — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:25:40 MST

Definitely #5

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wild_world_girl — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:23:14 MST

#5 and let me go on the record again that we need a proper Ico sequel (not that SotC wasn't epic and all)

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Omi — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:21:55 MST

Ah I'm torn between 1 and 6!
um...
umm...
ummm...
ummmm...
ummmmm...

Ah screw it! I pick 6, for being able to remind me of that old feeling of dread that I have so long ago now forgotten.

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Cucco — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:20:52 MST

#9 please.

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NeoAkira — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:18:42 MST

#9 FTW

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nemesiscw — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:14:54 MST

#5 gets my vote.

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Ripenen — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:14:31 MST

Number 9

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meltyman — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:14:21 MST

#8, if ever a sign cud be in a video game, that would be it

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nrp211 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:14:18 MST

I do really like #6 a lot though, brings me back to getting my butt whooped in Mega Man when I was a little guy.

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Ghede — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:14:11 MST

#7. I want it.

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Pezdispenser — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:11:15 MST

All fantastic entries, but I got to go with #10. Anything TF2 is an instant win!

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Amiash — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:08:34 MST

way to go #1

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Zombie_Crunch — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:07:42 MST

They are all really good, and I particularly liked #6 even though it's not that well made. But my vote ultimately goes to #7 for cleverness and clean design.

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A strolling player just got CR-Ved! — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:05:40 MST

#1. It's just that good.

A strolling player just got CR-Ved!

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metaly — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:04:22 MST

#6. Those spikes terrify me to this day. The only way it would be better if it used the star-shaped ones.

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JaymeSue84 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:04:11 MST

the character silouettes are just too cute!

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BigMoose — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:04:07 MST

#5 Please

<3 Ico

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hrunting — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:03:27 MST

#7 because it was the only one that really made me laugh.

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RWHC — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:02:21 MST

Number 1 gets my vote!

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SirGecko — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:02:06 MST

Number 9. Awesome sign. If that sign were for sale I would buy three.

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F-7 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:01:40 MST

I'll pick #8.

But they are all really impressive, so it's kinda unfair saying "This one is the best".
But i guess there can be only one winner.

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MercuryPDX — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:58:19 MST

Torn between #5 and #7....

But since I would like a #7 for my front yard, that's my vote.

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Boolean — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:50:56 MST

Animal Crossing sucked so much of my life away...

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skokefoe — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:50:38 MST

7, because I want one to scare away burglars in my hood.

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Tokoyama — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:50:28 MST

#1, because he has put in the most effort...and it looks amazing :)

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PxPx — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:50:22 MST

#5. As a huge Ico fan and playing the game to death, I'm gonna go with #5. I almost cried when I played that game. I mean, the way Ico calls out for the girl to follow him, touching. All are great and kudos to all the finalists!

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theespacepope — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:50:12 MST

#1 because CNC machines are bitches.

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Wernious — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:50:12 MST

My vote goes to #1

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-MIA-Renegade — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:49:41 MST

Well crud, Oh well all the Finalists were Great!!

I'm of course voting for **Number 3** I just wish my Overlord entry made it.

Gratz to the winner!!

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pixelante_ninja — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:49:11 MST

#10 gotta love orange box

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Krondonian — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:46:44 MST

#1, because I feel anyone who took the time to carve a sign out of wood for a Kotaku contest should be awarded an OBE.

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PhysicalEd — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:45:40 MST

hard choice, but 5 !!

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thach562 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:44:20 MST

#7 cause I want a security system made by a robot!

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Anicode — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:43:38 MST

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mendo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:43:26 MST

#1 for me :)

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Cola82 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:42:25 MST

Too many awesome choices...

I guess #8 and #9 look the most like real signs. I'll have to go with #8 because it's a little more... more.

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coasterjunkieX — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:42:24 MST

#5. None of the others really seem to strike me like that one.

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spork — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:41:11 MST

5, 8, 6 in that order for me.

i refuse to vote for any portal themed one because that's just too obvious and easy. in fact i predicted we'd see too many portal themed ones from the very start. :(

#1 was well made though; but i docked it points for going the portal route.

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monorailcat — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:40:30 MST

#7, but they were all fantastic!

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Hoppasaurus — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:39:32 MST

#1 gets my vote. The craftsmanship is unbelievable! All entries were very good, and it was a tough choice! (#6 was a very close runner up for me :)

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2inches — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:38:35 MST

i was torn between the orphan (who doesnt love a kid without a dad?) and ico but the ico one is just to good...I VOTE 5

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minikikers — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:37:58 MST

Number 5 for the great language. What amazing quality all round though...

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HeyHeyHeyYoYoYo — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:37:53 MST

Number 5 all the way!

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Klogg — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:37:49 MST

Awesome entries from everyone... but gotta go with #5.

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Lstormy10 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:34:55 MST

No. 5

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Soriya — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:34:34 MST

Number 5!

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ach77 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:32:47 MST

I too am torn between #1 and #5, but I think I have to give my vote to #1 because of its sheer craftsmanship.

I also loved the mega man sign.

Seriously, these are the highest-caliber entries for a Kotaku contest yet!

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Enkur — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:32:17 MST

Was hoping I wouldn't have to choose over the Ico sign, but I'm going to have to go with #9.

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Bluecell — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:31:42 MST

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fuchikoma — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:30:11 MST

I'm not even a Mega Man fan, but #6 made me lol

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chemical_eng_mx — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:29:56 MST

I said it since I saw it the first time, #5 has to win

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7ucky — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:28:53 MST

#5 - The Ico sign is the best!

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mkillerbear — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:28:06 MST

These are so good!!!

I pick #1

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The Queen of Everything — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:27:06 MST

#7, man. Can I have one of those to put outside my dorm room? Or can you upload it somewhere? Because I must have it, and I don't feel like Photoshop.

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purplegeneral — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:25:50 MST

aaah, tricky! I'm going to go with #1, but 5 and 6 were close runners up.

Well done all :)

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Skeezicks — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:24:33 MST

#7 has got my vote.

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Raidei — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:23:34 MST

numbah 5!

Raidei