Dear goSupermodels,

In the past period, we have noticed some confusion surrounding the meaning of locked items and uncertainty about which specific items are currently locked. To help clarify this, we have created a document that lists every currently locked item. Each item in this list has been carefully cross-checked across multiple internal sources.

You can find the document in this PDF file. It contains 628 locked items in total.

Duration of the lock
Since the launch of gSm 2.0, a locked item has meant that it remains unavailable for two years. We understand that this has not always been communicated clearly, and we apologize for the confusion this has caused.

There have been a few newsposts in the past that explained the meaning of a locked item:

• https://gosupermodel.com/frontpage/news.jsp?news_id=153

• https://gosupermodel.com/frontpage/news.jsp?news_id=134

Items that are locked permanently have always been explicitly stated as such in their original release posts. Every item with a locked color variation can also be found in the document. Other color variations might be used on gSm, but the items in the specific colors that you can find in the document are locked.

Moving forward
Over the past few months, we have closely observed how locked items are used within the community. We’ve found that locking competition items doesn’t necessarily bring benefits to the community and can instead cause unnecessary stress or uncertainty about when, or if, those items might return.

Moving forward, we will no longer use the term “locked” for new items. This change does not mean that all items will return or be reused in the future, only that we will move away from the “locked” terminology to reduce confusion. Any item that has been locked previously will remain locked for the duration of its lock, as you can see in the document.

Community event designs will never be reused in paid promotions or added to the shop. Additionally, we will ensure that any new community event items, paid promotions, and every other type of released items are not brought back for at least one year from their release date. After that period, it will not automatically mean that the item will return, it simply allows for more flexibility in the future while respecting the original exclusivity period.

The items that are locked in currently running competitions like the Social Media Competition and Bionic Takeover Design Competition remain locked for the said duration of time. They are not affected by this change.

We hope that clears everything up, and we want to thank you for your patience!

With love,