COSPLAY CONTEST
Want to join MGSCON's Cosplay Contest?
Fill out your information to reserve your spot today! ​
COSPLAY CONTEST PRIZES
WILL BE PROVIDING A GIFT BUNDLE FOR FIRST PLACE
WILL BE PROVIDING A PAIR OF GLASSES FOR FIRST, SECOND, & THIRD PLACE WINNERS
Please read before entering:​
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Contestants must have a MGSCON pass to enter.
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All costumes must adhere to the rules & guidelines.
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A sign up sheet will be available in-person at registration the day of the event until 3pm however we do ask that if you already plan on joining the contest to sign up online.
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Due to time limitations, we will not be accepting more than 30 contestants.
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All registered contestants must be at the panel theater no later than 4:45 pm.
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The Cosplay Contest will begin at 5:00 pm. If you are late you forfeit your spot.
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Each Contestant will be brought up individually onto the panel stage to show off their costume.
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The Cosplay Contest will take place in runway format and contestants will not have access to a microphone (unless interviewed by our host) or have time for individual skits.
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We ask our audience to judge for presentation, quality of costume and character performance (acting in character)
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The audience will vote in way of applause and decided upon by our host
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Special prizes go to our top 3 contestants
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RULES
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Cosplay is not consent: do not touch or photograph anyone without their permission.
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Footwear is required at all times.
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No rollerblades (sorry Fatman)
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All weapons must be checked in/marked at registration for safety:
NO LIVE STEEL.
NO FIREARMS.
No flammable or explosive materials.
No projectile weapons of any kind.
Orange tip toy/resin weapons OK -
Do not create a hazard: no fighting or swinging props in crowded areas
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If you can't wear it through the hotel you can't wear it in MGSCON
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Be mindful of the length of your attire as to not inhibit walkways.
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MGSCON staff reserve the right to make the final descision on accepting costumes and props.
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