The final challenge in our Halloween-o'-thon - using tall pixels, depict a scene based on the Slender Man myth. You should at least include these characteristics of Slender Man in your entry:

• Abnormally tall.
• Lack of facial features.
• Wearing a suit and tie.

Tall pixels mean that each pixel should be twice the height of a regular pixel. For some examples check out the previous tall pixel challenge. Remember to double check your pixels before submitting.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted. However, the height must be a multiple of 2.
Colours - Max 8.
Transparency - No.
Animation - No.

The challenge thread will have all the challenge updates. The thread is also a great place to post your WIPs.

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Carve a jack-o'-lantern avatar out of any fruit or vegetable - except a pumpkin.

Canvas Size - Exactly 64 x 64.
Colour Count - Max 16.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.

The following pixel artists produced Pixel Joint's top rated pixel art for September 2012. Many thanks go out to this month's top pixel artists and all the members who took time to rate.

Rebuke by big brother

Isle of the Dead by Manupix

Big Angelic Power by Drazelic

LOI Golem enemy by DarkfalzX

Drain Sphere, the Human ''Baterizer'' by philippejugnet

Chumpy! by The B.O.B.

Steampunk House by Cyangmou

Buzzer Bee! by Mrmo Tarius

Intergalactic Criminals by Night

Swamp Remake by MrBeast

This week you are tasked with pixelling a monster from the list below combined with one of four genres/themes. Your entry can be anything from a comic, to a mockup, to a full-body portrait; just as long as both monster and genre are clear.

Monster

1. Mummy
2. Vampire
3. Werewolf
4. Swamp Thing

Genre
A. Romance
B. Western
C. Comedy
D. War

Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colour Count - Max 32.
Transparency - Optional.
Animation - Optional.

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Inspired by the game of the same name, this week you are going to create a horror scene set underwater. This means it should be set below sea level; so, this excludes things like bathtubs, sinks, buckets etc...

Also, this will be the first in a series of horror-related challenges leading up to Halloween.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted.
Colours - Max 13.
Transparency - No.
Animation - Optional.

Create a set of at least four 64 x 64 achievement/trophy icons for an already existing game that does not currently have any achievements/trophies. Please check before you start your challenge entry.

You may place the icons on the canvas in any way you want; however, each icon should be separated by transparency. Also, please mention what each achievement is for in your description.

One example of well made achievement icons is Team Fortress 2. Note the consistent style and colour palette.

Canvas Size - Unrestricted, but each individual icon must be exactly 64 x 64.
Colours - Max 32.
Transparency - Required; but only to separate icons on the canvas.
Animation - No.