Boys across the nation are on the lookout for an alien invasion as Bandai America Inc. launches its "Ultimate Alien Hangout" sweepstakes. Inspired by Cartoon Network’s hit television series for boys 6-11, Ben 10(TM), boys will now have a chance to make anytime hero time by entering the Ultimate Alien Hangout sweepstakes. One lucky winner will score an awesome Ben 10 room transformation to live out alien adventures just like everyone’s favorite kid hero, Ben Tennyson, while additional prizes will be given to one hundred runners-up.

Fans can enter the sweepstakes online at http://www.Bandai.com for a chance to win one of the many out of this world prizes. The grand-prize winner’s room will be Omni-tricked out into the ultimate hero’s hangout. Featuring some of Ben’s heroic figures like Four Arms, Stinkfly, Ghostfreak and the villainous Vilgax, the winner’s room will also include Ben 10 room decor and artwork. Runners-up will receive one of many otherworldly prizes, including original illustrations or Ben 10 toy packs.

The deadline to enter the sweepstakes is April 10, and the winner will be announced on April 20.

Ben 10 fans can get a glimpse of the Ultimate Alien Hangout room transformation by tuning into Designing Spaces. The home makeover show will broadcast a fan’s room transformation, while also offering viewers some easy do-it-yourself tips to create the ultimate alien hangout with their existing Ben 10 collection. Episodes will begin to air March 22 on TLC, with additional runs expected throughout the spring on Women’s Entertainment and local network affiliates across the country (check your local listings for days and times).

"The Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Hangout sweepstakes gives kids a chance to live out alien adventures in their own home," said Colleen Sherfey, senior director of marketing for Bandai America. "The amazing do-it-yourself tips on Designing Spaces offer fans great ideas on how they can customize their complete Ben 10 toy collection and turn any room into Ben’s ultimate hangout."

Ben 10 can be seen daily on Cartoon Network (check http://www.CartoonNetwork.com for show listings).

For more information regarding the "Ultimate Alien Hangout" sweepstakes, please visit http://www.Bandai.com/Ben10.