The "coloring" contest deadline will be extended a bit but it will end soon. Are there any types of contests you'd like to see?
Some Ideas:

suggest a name for the Gears Online message board

create a new logo graphic for the message board

original mecha design (illustration and/or CG)

best plastic model

best CG model

best mecha fanfic

best original mecha fiction

best shopping guide for mecha fans

best cosplay photo (from a mecha series/manga)
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