COSPLAY POLICY

Costumes must be appropriate to wear in public – if you can’t wear it on the streets of the city, you can’t wear it to our event.
Naked isn’t a costume. You must also wear proper undergarments. We host an event which draws fans of all ages, including those under 18. Costumes and clothing should not expose the body in such a way as to be deemed indecent exposure.. Private parts must be covered in an opaque material that will not slip or have gaps.
No bare feet. Can be shoes, flip flops, etc, but some form of foot coverings must be worn.
Uniforms are great! Some of the coolest outfits are uniforms. But if you intend to wear a uniform that looks super-realistic, please distinguish that it is a costume. If your costume could lead to you being confused with local law enforcement, please don’t wear it.
Hateful symbols or symbols that could be mistaken for hate symbols are not allowed.
- Historical costumes can be great, but reminders of unspeakable atrocities are not appropriate – this goes for Old School Hydra and Red Skull or any other Nazis from entertainment properties. Those figures, while comic-related, are still very much Nazis. As a result, they are 100% banned, always. This includes any sort of “ironic” or satirical costumes that re-appropriate Nazi paraphernalia or gear. Absolutely no swastikas. Absolutely no SS emblems or uniforms.
- Tokyo Revengers cosplays are allowed as long as the Manji have been covered up.
- Can you cosplay as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars or the Zeon in Gundam? Yes. We do not forbid science fiction and fantasy characters with designs loosely inspired by WWII.
Wings, large props or large costumes are fine, but if your costume is over 8 feet tall or over 3 feet wide you may not fit through the doors. If possible, make wings and other oversized parts detachable. We have no limit on the size of costumes or props, but ask that you be safe and aware while at the convention. You will be responsible for any damage incurred by your costume. Your costume must allow movement with limited assistance. Any assistants or handlers needed for your cosplay will be required to purchase their own badge.
No using makeup to portray yourself as a different race.
Visible convention badges and peace bonding will be required at all times while inside the Convention Center.
No electrical power connections will be provided. If your costume requires power it must be part of your costume design. Your power source is subject to staff approval but we ask that you use common sense.
Drones, flying costume parts, hoverboards that actually hover, or anything that lifts off the ground on its own accord is not allowed.
No vapes, smoke machines, or fog machines. Anything that produces smoke or vapors is not allowed in the convention center.
Harassment of any kind is not welcome. Any costume intended to harass, provoke, or intimidate isn’t allowed.

Costumes that violate any of these rules or are deemed inappropriate by the event for any reason (at the event’s sole discretion) may lead to removal from the event without a refund. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all fans!

PROPS POLICY

We recognize that costume-related props that cosplayers may hold or carry with them are sometimes an important part of the costume experience. Our convention has the following props policy for costume-related props in place.

These rules apply solely to costume prop weaponry. Our convention does not permit any real weapons to be used or brought to the convention at all; violation of this rule will require immediate reporting to proper authorities.

No firearms or replica firearms that can be confused for real weapons (including air soft guns, BB guns, cap guns, paintball guns and pellet guns).
Must be 50% “safety” color. “Safety” color is defined as fluorescent orange only and must be permanently attached to the prop (i.e., paint) and visible even when the prop is sheathed. Colored tape is not acceptable for this purpose. This requirement is for ‘firearm’ type props only. Tape will NOT be provided by ANY convention staff.
No functioning projectile props. Includes water pistols, silly-string guns, bows and arrows (removing the bowstring is acceptable) and ping-pong pistols. Arrows must have flexible, non-rigid shafts.
No hard material bladed props of any kind are allowed on site, even if sheathed. This includes, but is not limited to, hard plastic, rubber, or any metal or metal alloy.
Explosives or chemicals of any kind including, but not limited to, smoke powder, sparklers, and fireworks, are not permitted at the con. Do not bring anything that would annoy another attendee or disrupt event operations.
No blunt props (including brass knuckles, clubs, and nunchaku)
No hard props. Hard props are defined as props that have zero give and would not break if they make contact with another person or object. Props should give way before injuring an attendee.
Props that are almost entirely made of metal, wood, resin, fiberglass, or glass (and have a great majority of these materials exposed) will not be allowed. Dowels and PVC may be used as supports, but props should be covered in softer materials such as cardboard or foam to lessen any serious impact or injury in the event a prop were to strike an individual or property.
3D printed props are allowed! Such props may contain supports of PVC or dowels. With regards to hard plastics, the prop should be lightweight.
No costumes with obstructive hard spikes or similar attachments. Attendees should not have costumes that create blatant hazards for others around them.
No sticks attached to signs. All signs must be held by hand and of an appropriate size that does not contain any solicitation. Solicitation as defined by the convention is any offer or request of actions/services/etc in exchange for actions/services/money/etc.
Hard Canes or walking sticks, must be for ADA purpose only, must be one piece with no hidden cavities or compartments, and are not considered props.
There will be absolutely no play-acting with props indoors.

ALL prop weapons must be non-working and peace-bonded (see below).

Peace-bonding is the act of making it clear that your prop cannot be used (either by a brightly colored tie, or trigger lock) and that your intentions are peaceful. To display a costume related prop weapon on your costume, your prop weapon must be peace-bonded; to do so, it must be brought to the Convention Operations (“ConOps”) table which is located within the convention and you will be directed there upon entry. Do not presume that the peace-bonding from another convention will do. Items producing light or sound must be checked with ConOps for decisions about peace-bonding.

We ask that you properly cover up or place costume-related prop weapons in bags when not in convention areas or on convention property.