The Winning Image via Public Voting Is...

the voting has ended and numbers have been crunched and tallied, and the winning photo for the TOYLOVE2008 Public Voting contest - chosen by YOU the voters is = Jibberdebibber's ILOVEYOU!

with a combined total of 181-votes averaged to 45, Jibber's votes raced ahead beyond the next average of 20 votes for KISS BY THE MOONLIGHT and LADY & THE TRAMP at 14 averaged-votes.

thank each and everyone for taking part and for taking the time to vote, and congrats to Jibberdebibber!

Public Voting Terms & Rules

DATELINE FOR VOTING ENDS:
21st March 2008, (11:59PM / 23:59hrs - Singapore time / GMT + 8hrs) - any votes after the dateline will not count.
- Votes in comments are not counted, but commenting is allowed :) (but moderated)

OTHER ONLINE VOTING VENUES:
- on TOYSREVIL-Blog (poll on menu-right)
- FACEBOOK album (say it in the comments)
- individual FLICKR-posts of the finalists (clickable via individual posts below)

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE VOTES:
- number of votes from all online venues will be tallied after the dateline ends, with the photo with the highest average number of votes win!
- in the event of a tie, Judges will decide the final winning single image.
- Judges' decision is final.
- Full Details here

Disclaimer: Copyright to all images belong to the photographers/originators of said images. Images are posted here with the kind permission of the originators. thanks :)

Vote for ORANGE LOVE

NAME OF IMAGE: ORANGE LOVE [original image]

VALENTINES STORY: At first Minty didn't get it. Then he realized, her orange and yellow stripes were making him a mad man. He had to tell her how he felt. He just did. He went home and worked on a special gift just for her. When he approached her, she didn't expect it.

At first she was startled and even pointed her weapon at him. He quivered in fear, as the woman wasn't just great looking, she was a perfect shot too! She lowered her weapon, looked him in the eyes, and put her defenses down. She accepted with joy, and together they celebrated their ♥ and passion for color. ^_^

NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Saki-Waki @ sakiwrotewhat.com

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
I am a full-time student working in the hectic learning environment of the NYC Department of Education. Though currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in English focusing in Creative Writing, I'm having lots of fun traveling with toys and photographing them around the city. I also enjoy "wasting" my time running my personal blogging site, hoping someone will like what I write and actually pay me for something I LOVE to do.

Vote for RUNAWAY LOVE

NAME OF IMAGE: RUNAWAY LOVE [original image]

VALENTINES STORY: You know that in Japan, there are ladies who offer gifts to men, but after receiving the gifts, the men have to give something three times the value (of the original gift) in return to the ladies. Therefore, during Valentines day, it's probably better to escape any ladies.

NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: luffy06 @ www.flickr.com/photos/14287501@N05/

Vote for KISS BY THE MOONLIGHT

NAME OF IMAGE: KISS BY THE MOONLIGHT [original image]

VALENTINES STORY: just 2 lovers enjoying Valentines day^^

NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Shifty @ flickr

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
I work in a skateshop in the South of France. And I'm fond of collecting toys and taking photos of them; just for my own pleasure and mostly to share with people on the internet as i don't have many friends who have the same passion.

Vote for IRON MAN MEETS HIS VALENTINE

NAME OF IMAGE: IRON MAN MEETS HIS VALENTINE [original image]

VALENTINES STORY: Iron Man is out on his first date since his surgery. He's been through so much and thinks he's found his perfect match and is pinning his hopes on winning her over on their Valentines date. Unfortunately, the biometrics are still a lil twitchy and not fully integrated with the rest of his systems....

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
My name is Jimmy Foo and I'm mostly a sculptor although I've been a toy collector and now a customiser for quite a while now. I can be found over on Vinyl Toy Freaks or reached through my blog at http://hotfoofoo.blogspot.com

Cheers m'dears

Vote for LADY AND THE TRAMP

NAME OF IMAGE: LADY AND THE TRAMP [original image]

VALENTINES STORY: My little tribute to the movie - Happy Valentine's Day! ^^

NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Jenn S. aka esmereldes (on flickr) aka Nightfall (most everywhere else I go)

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
Coincidentally, I bought my first digital camera and my first Pinky Street figure at nearly the same time a few years back. Not being much of a photographer, I was looking for subjects that didn't move much to practice on. At first I concentrated on flowers, but eventually realized toys were better! Pinky Street figures were my first subjects, of course, but as time has gone on, my little toy collection has expanded to include not only a small army of Pinkys, but also tons of re-ment, Pullips, Momokos, and whatever else I can find that strikes my fancy. I like to hope that as my toy collection has expanded, my photography skills have improved!

WEBSITE: www.nightfallps.blogspot.com / Flickr

Vote for ILOVEYOU

NAME OF IMAGE: ILOVEYOU

VALENTINES STORY: I paint my love, so it won't go away, every year, again on valentine.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Jibbe, a young (<10) and recently inspired collector of designer toys. Mom helped me out, she's all about painting.

Vote for SURPRISE!

NAME OF IMAGE: SURPRISE! [original image]

VALENTINES STORY: Super Lover Tigger wanted to surprise his beloved Bossy Bear with a gift and he could not think of a better present then himself. :D I think Bossy Bear is in a bit of a shock; he was expecting some toys or at least some cookies inside the package.

NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Melissa Hsu (aka tiramisu addict)

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:
I like collecting all sorts of toys & plushies, but what I love even more is designing and making them for other people to enjoy. Through my creations I hope to spread my message of our environment in crisis and inspire each one of us to make a change for the better.

WEBSITE: Visit my daily posting on Project Earth 365 and my Susuten store.