COSPLAY CONTEST
The Main Cosplay Contest will occur on Saturday, September 28, 2013 starting at 7:30PM in the main Panel room after the rest of the convention closes.
There will also be a Children’s Cosplay Contest on Sunday, September 29, 2013 during the show hours.
Come dressed as your favorite character, comic book, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, or otherwise.
There will be several categories to compete in. You may even win as “Best in:________”
Prizes will be awarded during the contest.
The Simple Rules:
You must have an attendee wristband or badge to participate.
- No store bought costumes. You must have made at least 75% of the costume yourself or received help from a parent.
- No functional weapons, including any projectiles shot from the stage.
- Judging of best costumes will be partly on craftsmanship, complexity, similarity to presenting character, and presence.
- All decisions made by the judges are final.
So do the best that you can, but most importantly, have fun, enjoy yourselves, and be safe.
COSPLAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By purchasing a ticket, wearing a wristband and/or attending Las Vegas Comic Expo, you agree to the terms and conditions regarding cosplay at all areas occupied by Las Vegas Comic Expo.
Simulated or costume weapons are allowed as a part of your costume subject to prior approval by the weapons check and compliance with the following regulations:
All weapons must inspected by security at the Weapons Check, located in the convention center lobby next to the floor entrance.
After each person’s costume weapon has been checked, it will be tagged by weapons check personnel to designate that your weapons have been checked.
If your weapon has not been check, door security will ask you to visit the weapons check. If you do not want to have your costume weapons inspected or tagged, or you are not willing to comply with the foregoing, please do not bring your costume weapons.
Absolutely NO functional weapons are allowed at Las Vegas Comic Expo.
Projectile costume weapons, regardless of the projectile type, must be rendered completely inoperable (“projectile” includes water, aerosols/sprays, airsoft guns with/without ammo or air, toy bows, etc…).
No live steel or sharp objects of any kind including knives, swords, axes, spears, arrows, projectiles, martial arts equipment, shurikens, etc. are allowed.
No oversized props that could cause injury or become a nuisance to other attendees. To be determined by the LVCE staff.
All costume weapons must conform to state and federal law.
Any items that are perceived as weapons and/or a danger to the general public are subject to inspection.
Nudity is not a costume, nor accepted.
Nothing racist or offensive, said or worn is allowed. You will be asked to change or leave immediately.
COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
You may be photographed or videotaped in your costume during your visit to Las Vegas Comic Expo. By attending Las Vegas Comic Expo in your costume, you agree to allow LVCE, its agents, licensees or assignees the right to use your image and/or likeness by media now known or hereafter devised for advertising and/or other promotional purposes. You also agree not to take pictures or videos where posted or announced as prohibited and agree that any permitted photos or ideos will not be used for any commercial purposes and will not be made publicly available or generally displayed without prior written consent of LVCE.
