Spookybones 2025
The 3rd Annual
💀 Spookybones Challenge 💀
This Year's Theme: Pose Your Fear
Step into the eerie side of creativity. This year’s Spookybones theme is all about transforming fear into art—through every pose, frame, and shadow.
🕸️ Categories
Show us what you’ve got in one—or all—of this year’s categories:
🧵 Best Costume
Bring your Stickybones to life with creativity and craftsmanship. Costumes can be handmade or crafted from found materials—the more inventive, the better.
🕯️ Best Animation
Animate your Stickybones in a spooky short or creepy clip! We’ll be judging based on animation quality, creativity, and storytelling. Costumes and props encouraged, but movement and emotion are key.
👁️ Best Overall
This category celebrates the most striking, complete concept—from pose to lighting, costume to atmosphere. Show us something unforgettable.
🦴 Best Spooky Pose
Sometimes, one image says it all. Capture your Stickybones in a chilling, dramatic, or beautifully eerie pose. Composition, lighting, and creativity all count.
⚙️ How to Enter
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Post your entry on Instagram.
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Use the hashtag #Spookybones2025 and tag @stickybones.pose.
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Include your category-specific hashtag:
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#BestCostume
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#BestAnimation
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#BestOverall
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#BestSpookyPose
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The deadline is October 31 at 11:59 PM PST.
🎁 Prizes
Each winner will receive one Stickybones figure in a color of their choice (excluding limited editions), as long as it’s currently in stock.
Need Some Inspiration?
Prior Year's Animated Entries:
@tinymonti
@bump71
@zktheartist
A few of prior years' still entries:
@hpp_le0nie
@gab_stopmotion
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@isolatedescape
🕸️ Spookybones 2025 FAQ
🔮 Can I enter multiple categories?
Yes! You can enter as many categories as you’d like: Best Costume, Best Animation, Best Overall, or Best Spooky Pose.
Just make sure each entry includes the hashtag #Spookybones2025 and tags @stickybones.pose, along with the specific category hashtag.
🔮 Can I use other figures besides Stickybones?
No. All entries must feature Stickybones as the main subject. Other props or materials can appear, but Stickybones must be the clear focus to qualify.
🔮 Can costumes be handmade or made from found objects?
Absolutely! We love seeing creativity in all its spooky forms. Costumes can be sewn, sculpted, built, or crafted from everyday objects—the goal is to make something imaginative, creepy, or clever.
🔮 Can I enter from outside the U.S.?
Yes! The Spookybones challenge is open to fans around the world. Just be sure to follow the entry instructions and post publicly on Instagram so we can see your submission.
🔮 How do I enter the contest?
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Post your entry on Instagram.
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Use the hashtag #Spookybones2025 and tag @stickybones.pose.
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Include your category hashtag:
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#BestCostume
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#BestAnimation
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#BestOverall
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#BestSpookyPose
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🔮 What are the prizes?
Each winner will receive one Stickybones figure in any color of their choice (excluding limited editions), as long as it’s currently in stock. 🦴💀
🔮 How will I know if I’ve won?
Winners will be announced on the Stickybones Instagram page and contacted via DM.
Be sure you’re following @stickybones.pose so you don’t miss it!
🔮 Is there an age limit to participate?
Nope! Stickybones fans of all ages are welcome to join the spooky fun. Whether you’re a seasoned animator or just getting started, this is your moment to shine.
👻 Anything else I should know?
This year’s theme is Pose Your Fear — it’s all about transforming fear into art through every pose, frame, and shadow. Don’t overthink it—just dive into the dark side of creativity and have fun!