Sorry for the large image. There are some amazing submissions here. I'm really uncertain where I'm headed, so I will probably have a few more ideas to post. Must remain resolute.

Number 2 has really caught my eye, I rather enjoy the shape.

Number 2 might be really cool hope to see a well done concept on that.

Man, I really liked the idea of the castle in 15. I think if you work on the idea of the castle, really cool concepts may come

Update! It came really slow due to an obsessive need to try to make things perfect (and even then >.> still shit). The middle has no handle, as I'm still stewing over ideas for gripping areas. I figured the heads are all that need to be seen currently.

first: a demon worm trying to devour a self healing weapon. The top is a binding portal holding it into this plane of existence.

second: #2 of thumbs transmogrification hammer? i dunno

third: #11 an axe made of a slew of daggers. I initially had glowy things floating out of the eyes, but figured it was a bad idea since they wouldn't be able to move.

C&C Highly encouraged.

Didn't like the silhouette for 1 so I did adjustments with the summoning portal. Thoughts?

If you number them from left to right i like 1,3 and 6. I would be tempted to leave out the portal or put it in the base of the handle. But that's just my opinion, looking good though

I think 1, 3 and 6 look best, as well. I would also consider putting some of the spikes that you have on the corner also on the striking edge. Play around a bit more with the pommel, too!

The ones that I though were awesome were 2, 12 & 13. Really great ideas. Hope to see how they turn out when your done. Good luck on the contest.

I took another shot at the "2" hammer, trying to stick to the original look. Also I have handle/pommel ideas. Thoughts?

I've decided to change the wing a bit because the feathers didn't feel chunky enough. I want to try something with a Roman/Grecian influence. The snout's rock scales also felt a bit too detailed. I'll make another post soon.

p.s. What matcap do you guys normally use to display your images?