Oct 3, 10 is an important day in Fullmetal Alchemist lore (10/3/11 in FMA: Brotherhood). This date, inscribed inside of Ed’s pocket watch as “Don’t Forget 3.Oct.10,” marks the moment when the Elric brothers began their journey by setting their childhood home ablaze, vowing to never turn back.
FUNimation wants to officially recognize October 3 as FMA Day, giving fans of the series a day to reflect on what FMA means to them. Some may see it as a solemn day commemorating the trials faced by the Elrics in their quest to become whole again. Others will think of it as a celebration, honoring the brothers’ determination in the face of adversity. When did you first see Fullmetal Alchemist? What about FMA has inspired you? What has given you pause? How will you observe FMA Day? Mania is going to observe that day with a contest sponsored by FUNimation that has the following in it.
One FMA Messenger Bag filled with these cool items:
2011 Calendar (to remember your dates)
Chibi Alphose necklace
Pocketwatch cellphone charm
Roy Mustang wristbands
Ed and Al chibi pin set
Now that's a nice way to remember the series to be sure, but what's a good way to remember what 10/3/10 is all about? By telling us what this series has done to impact your life in some way. We want to know if it's made an impact on you the way the brothers Elric had an impact on so many others and change their world. It can be a small thing, it can be a radical thing, but in a hundred words or more, tell us about it and we'll pick the best one to win this great prize pack from FUNimation.
How To Enter:
All you need to do to enter is drop us an email at contest@animeondvd.com with the subject of "FMA" and tell us in a hundred words or more how Fullmetal Alchemist has changed your life. We'll award one winner from the pile on 10/06/2010 to help facilitate your June figure playing time. Be sure to include your address so we can ship it out ASAP! Entries with no address are discarded.
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The Fine Print: The fine print: All entries become the property of Mania.com and may be used in any promotional way. Contestants' email and shipping addresses will not be given out to anyone. Mania.com reserves the right to change the rules at any time. Contest open to residents of the continental United States only.