Title: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 05:53:36 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 05:53:36 PM
Aurum Press, the Quayside Publishing Group and AvPGalaxy have teamed up to give 2 AvPGalaxy fans the chance to win a copy of the eagerly awaiting Alien Vault – The Definite Story of Making the Film. We have one copy available for residents of the United Kingdom and one copy available for those in Northern America.
All you have to do is head on over to our Facebook page, Like the page and then head into the Discussion board where you will you will find a question that needs answering.
If you think you know the answer simply follow the instructions and e-mail me the answer along with your real-name so we can check you are “liking” us on Facebook. This competition will be open until Saturday night (9pm GMT). Good luck to everyone!
EDIT: And the competition was over last night! Winners will be announced later on tonight.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 13, 2011, 05:58:07 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 13, 2011, 05:58:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 05:53:36 PMLooks like someone gave away your answer right underneath you question :P
<p><a href=\"http://www.aurumpress.co.uk/under_construction/\" target=\"_blank\">Aurum Press</a>, the <a href=\"http://www.quaysidepub.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Quayside Publishing Group</a> and AvPGalaxy have teamed up to give 2 AvPGalaxy fans the chance to win a copy of the eagerly awaiting <a href=\"http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2011/07/27/alien-vault-the-definitive-story-of-the-making-of-the-film/\">Alien Vault – The Definite Story of Making the Film</a>. We have one copy available for residents of the United Kingdom and one copy available for those in Northern America.</p><p><img class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.avpgalaxy.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/270711_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" /></p><p>All you have to do is head on over to our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/avpgalaxy\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page</a>, Like the page and then head into the <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=237&uid=113137235400391\" target=\"_blank\">Discussion board</a> where you will you will find a question that needs answering.</p><p>If you think you know the answer simply follow the instructions and e-mail me the answer along with your real-name so we can check you are "liking" us on Facebook. This competition will be open for 5 days. Good luck to everyone!</p><!-- PHP 5.x --><p><a href=\"http://www.avpgalaxy.net/?p=7046\">Link To Post</a>
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: predxeno on Sep 13, 2011, 06:01:19 PM
Post by: predxeno on Sep 13, 2011, 06:01:19 PM
I emailed you Corp Hicks. Hope I got the right answer. :)
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 06:26:35 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 06:26:35 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 13, 2011, 05:58:07 PM
Looks like someone gave away your answer right underneath you question :P
He deleted it pretty quickly, fear not.
Good luck with it everyone.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 13, 2011, 07:52:13 PM
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 13, 2011, 07:52:13 PM
No love for Europeans?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 08:21:49 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2011, 08:21:49 PM
Too much on shipping dude. They're heavy-ass books.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Ash 937 on Sep 13, 2011, 09:59:50 PM
Post by: Ash 937 on Sep 13, 2011, 09:59:50 PM
I wish I believed Facebook enough to justify having a profile. Thankfully, I don't. Good luck to everyone who is competing though.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: windebieste on Sep 13, 2011, 10:58:53 PM
Post by: windebieste on Sep 13, 2011, 10:58:53 PM
Nice competition.
Now, where can I get a copy of this book in Australia?
-Windebieste.
Now, where can I get a copy of this book in Australia?
-Windebieste.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2011, 07:11:02 AM
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2011, 07:11:02 AM
Whu-oh! Accidentally sent an e-mail without my full name in there; hope it's okay that I sent a corrected version after it!
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2011, 04:55:48 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2011, 04:55:48 PM
Yeah, tis fine. Got it.
eBay? Amazon?
Quote from: windebieste on Sep 13, 2011, 10:58:53 PM
Now, where can I get a copy of this book in Australia?
eBay? Amazon?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Neon_Knight on Sep 14, 2011, 06:33:32 PM
Post by: Neon_Knight on Sep 14, 2011, 06:33:32 PM
Saw this book in Forbidden Planet in London the other day. It is truly amazing, but pricey. I'm sure whoever wins it will love it, it really is awesome.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 14, 2011, 07:35:32 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 14, 2011, 07:35:32 PM
Did you receive my email? May not have worked.
The name on it is Jack Lewis and its a UK submission.
Thanks ;D
The name on it is Jack Lewis and its a UK submission.
Thanks ;D
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2011, 07:51:57 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2011, 07:51:57 PM
Quote from: Abe on Sep 14, 2011, 07:35:32 PM
Did you receive my email? May not have worked.
The name on it is Jack Lewis and its a UK submission.
Thanks ;D
I did. :)
Quote from: Neon_Knight on Sep 14, 2011, 06:33:32 PM
Saw this book in Forbidden Planet in London the other day. It is truly amazing, but pricey. I'm sure whoever wins it will love it, it really is awesome.
We should be working out a discount price for AvPGalaxy visitors. Bear with us.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 16, 2011, 10:42:18 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 16, 2011, 10:42:18 AM
not that it affects me, but by North America, do you mean the Continent that includes Mexico and Canada or the country better known as the USA?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2011, 05:50:03 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2011, 05:50:03 PM
Canada should be fine, I imagine. Doubt Mexico though.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: ALIEN79 on Sep 16, 2011, 10:31:46 PM
Post by: ALIEN79 on Sep 16, 2011, 10:31:46 PM
Cant wait till it comes out
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2011, 12:15:13 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2011, 12:15:13 PM
Well the books already out :)
Only a few hours left on the competition guys!
Only a few hours left on the competition guys!
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 17, 2011, 12:18:19 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 17, 2011, 12:18:19 PM
Will the winners be chosen as soon as the competition is over? ???
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2011, 12:20:33 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2011, 12:20:33 PM
Yeah. I'll have all the right people on 2 lists, random number generator will pick winning numbers. Mikey will check to make sure they're liking us, I'll make sure I get their addresses and announce it. Wont be right away (I'm busy this weekend) but it'll be before Monday.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 17, 2011, 12:25:50 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 17, 2011, 12:25:50 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2011, 12:20:33 PM
Yeah. I'll have all the right people on 2 lists, random number generator will pick winning numbers. Mikey will check to make sure they're liking us, I'll make sure I get their addresses and announce it. Wont be right away (I'm busy this weekend) but it'll be before Monday.
Ok Thanks. ;D
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 17, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 17, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
About 8 mins left.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 10:27:55 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 10:27:55 AM
And the competition was over last night! Winner's will be announced later on (after I get back in from Maze Land!!!!)
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Chris P on Sep 18, 2011, 01:51:10 PM
Post by: Chris P on Sep 18, 2011, 01:51:10 PM
Good competition guys, hope I can get my hands on a copy of VAULT soon. Congrats to whoever won!
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 18, 2011, 02:11:19 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 18, 2011, 02:11:19 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 10:27:55 AMI lol'd.
And the competition was over last night! Winner's will be announced later on (after I get back in from Maze Land!!!!)
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 05:55:41 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 05:55:41 PM
Well I've got my 2 names. Just waiting for Mikey to check they're Liking the page and then I'll get addresses and forum names and announce them.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 18, 2011, 06:22:58 PM
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 18, 2011, 06:22:58 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 05:55:41 PM
Well I've got my 2 names. Just waiting for Mikey to check they're Liking the page and then I'll get addresses and forum names and announce them.
How will you get the address? Do you mean email address?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 06:27:57 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 06:27:57 PM
My Email Adress (on this site) is not my current one, I can't change it somehow. ???
Sent you a PM Cpl Hicks, telling you my currnet Email just in case.
Sent you a PM Cpl Hicks, telling you my currnet Email just in case.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Chris P on Sep 18, 2011, 06:29:38 PM
Post by: Chris P on Sep 18, 2011, 06:29:38 PM
He means your mailing addresses guys... so they know where to ship the book to. Not email addresses.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 06:32:54 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 06:32:54 PM
Will you get the mailing adresses from contacting us through PM's or somethiing. Because if you try and contact me via my email shown on my profile information, its not my email anymore.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 07:04:20 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 07:04:20 PM
I'll e-mail the winners to get their shipping addresses. And I got your PM, Abe.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 07:56:55 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 07:04:20 PM
I'll e-mail the winners to get their shipping addresses. And I got your PM, Abe.
All of them?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 08:23:32 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 08:23:32 PM
Yes, don't worry. I just haven't replied to your first ones yet.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 08:32:33 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 08:32:33 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 08:23:32 PM
Yes, don't worry. I just haven't replied to your first ones yet.
Does this mean you will?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 08:39:50 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 08:39:50 PM
I will. I'm just considering my response.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 18, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 18, 2011, 08:39:50 PM
I will. I'm just considering my response.
As soon as I read this a tense tune came on when I was watching the Dark Knight. Kind of like I'm in the middle of maaking a film. :) Here comes the ending theme of the film. Seriously.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 19, 2011, 12:45:29 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 19, 2011, 12:45:29 PM
have the winners been emailed yet?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 19, 2011, 04:37:42 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 19, 2011, 04:37:42 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
It's not me, so I'll have his copy! My bribe didn't work the first time around :laugh:
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Abe on Sep 19, 2011, 04:42:12 PM
Post by: Abe on Sep 19, 2011, 04:42:12 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
Did you send them a PM or an email?
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 05:29:25 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 19, 2011, 04:37:42 PMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
It's not me, so I'll have his copy! My bribe didn't work the first time around :laugh:
Ian'll be selling some at the convention, I bet. Failing that, here is a deal I secured for AvPG readers:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768)
£20 is the discounted price he sold them at for the Empire Big Screen.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Squidlovez on Sep 23, 2011, 01:39:16 AM
Post by: Squidlovez on Sep 23, 2011, 01:39:16 AM
Well... When are you announcing the lucky winners Hicks ???
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 23, 2011, 08:47:51 AM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 23, 2011, 08:47:51 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
have they got back to you yet? was it the US or UK winner? if it was the UK winner, maybe the email got lost in my junk box....
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 23, 2011, 04:52:43 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 23, 2011, 04:52:43 PM
Our 2 winners were Alex Hislop and Kanani Coward.
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 24, 2011, 06:36:19 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 24, 2011, 06:36:19 AM
Here's our UK winner
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2FCorpral_Hicks%2FIMG-20110923-00061.jpg&hash=0c74dc8745185375e826ac013a33b8a9e8136217)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2FCorpral_Hicks%2FIMG-20110923-00061.jpg&hash=0c74dc8745185375e826ac013a33b8a9e8136217)
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: predxeno on Sep 25, 2011, 03:45:51 AM
Post by: predxeno on Sep 25, 2011, 03:45:51 AM
^Lucky Bastard. :D
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 26, 2011, 12:00:11 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 26, 2011, 12:00:11 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 05:29:25 PMQuote from: Valaquen on Sep 19, 2011, 04:37:42 PMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
It's not me, so I'll have his copy! My bribe didn't work the first time around :laugh:
Ian'll be selling some at the convention, I bet. Failing that, here is a deal I secured for AvPG readers:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768)
£20 is the discounted price he sold them at for the Empire Big Screen.
hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Alien Vault is available for £16.98 at The Book Depository with free worldwide delivery.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Ian-Nathan/9781845136673 (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Ian-Nathan/9781845136673)
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 26, 2011, 12:36:54 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 26, 2011, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: AvatarIII on Sep 26, 2011, 12:00:11 PMSame at Amazon.co.ukQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 05:29:25 PMQuote from: Valaquen on Sep 19, 2011, 04:37:42 PMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
It's not me, so I'll have his copy! My bribe didn't work the first time around :laugh:
Ian'll be selling some at the convention, I bet. Failing that, here is a deal I secured for AvPG readers:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768)
£20 is the discounted price he sold them at for the Empire Big Screen.
hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Alien Vault is available for £16.98 at The Book Depository with free worldwide delivery.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Ian-Nathan/9781845136673 (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Ian-Nathan/9781845136673)
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 26, 2011, 12:57:16 PM
Post by: AvatarIII on Sep 26, 2011, 12:57:16 PM
Quote from: Valaquen on Sep 26, 2011, 12:36:54 PMQuote from: AvatarIII on Sep 26, 2011, 12:00:11 PMSame at Amazon.co.ukQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 05:29:25 PMQuote from: Valaquen on Sep 19, 2011, 04:37:42 PMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2011, 04:29:23 PM
They have. One's got back to me, the other hasn't.
It's not me, so I'll have his copy! My bribe didn't work the first time around :laugh:
Ian'll be selling some at the convention, I bet. Failing that, here is a deal I secured for AvPG readers:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39156.msg1196768#msg1196768)
£20 is the discounted price he sold them at for the Empire Big Screen.
hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Alien Vault is available for £16.98 at The Book Depository with free worldwide delivery.
http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Ian-Nathan/9781845136673 (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Ian-Nathan/9781845136673)
Actually, it's only £14.99 at Amazon UK.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Definitive-Story-Behind/dp/1845136675/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317041648&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alien-Vault-Definitive-Story-Behind/dp/1845136675/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317041648&sr=8-1)
bollocks, book depository won't let me cancel, >:( yes i am annoyed at the loss of £1.99
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 26, 2011, 01:36:00 PM
Post by: Valaquen on Sep 26, 2011, 01:36:00 PM
It must've went down in price since a few days ago :D
Title: Re: Win A Copy of Alien Vault!
Post by: wmmvrrvrrmm on Oct 02, 2011, 06:12:37 PM
Post by: wmmvrrvrrmm on Oct 02, 2011, 06:12:37 PM
In a parallel universe, this writer did a good job of the written part of it