COSPLAY COMPETITION - Weapon and Props

[showmasters]

COSTUME WEAPONS AND PROPS GUIDELINES FOR LONDON FILM AND COMIC CON

 

All props must be taken to the Cosplay Desk for inspection upon arrival. If the item is judged to be safe, it will be issued with a sticker and you will be allowed to carry it around the event. If not, it must be stored in the cloakroom until you are ready to leave the event.

 

Types of weapons

 

Weapons and props up to a length of 1.5m will be allowed for floor cosplay, providing they are made from a lightweight material and all sharp edges have been rounded off. Suggested materials include foam, plastic or balsa wood. Larger props following the same guidelines are allowed during the masquerade, but they must be stored in the cloakroom until the time of the masquerade.

 

Plastic replica guns such as BB guns are allowed, but they be must shown to have the magazine removed or be fitted with an orange 'flare cap'.

 

We regret that metal replica weapons will not be allowed in the event under any circumstances.

 

Conduct

 

Mock battles or 'play fights' are not allowed inside the event area.

 

Please be safe with your weapon or prop. Anyone found behaving in a way which endangers themself or the public will have their weapon confiscated and/or be escorted immediately from the event without refund.

 

During the event, you may be approached by a member of the cosplay team or security to check your weapon has been approved. If this happens, please be co-operative.

 

Transporting weapons and props

 

Finally, remember to be extra vigilant when transporting items to and from the event, especially considering the recent terrorist threat. Replica weapons should be kept out of sight in a locked box or carry case. YOU are responsible for transporting your items so be safe and have fun!

[Drebble Darkwing]

We regret that metal replica weapons will not be allowed in the event under any circumstances.

 

Does this mean NO MASTER REPLICA Lightsabers?

 

If so I consider that to be an integral part of my Anakin costume.

[TrekGateWars]

Are these stickers easily removed. i don't want the p90 i am getting signed to have a sticker mark on it.

Edited August 21, 2007 by TrekGateWars

[TommyT]

We regret that metal replica weapons will not be allowed in the event under any circumstances.

 

Does this mean NO MASTER REPLICA Lightsabers?

I doubt it. A replica weapon is an imitation of a real weapon (or something that looks like a real weapon). Hate to break it to you, but a lightsabre isn't a real weapon but a fictional one.

Yes some replicas of fictional weapons might look like replicas of real weapons, but that's because the fictional weapons look like real weapons. Might I suggest that the "common sense" test is "could this at first glance be mistaken for a real gun or sword etc?" If the answer is "no", I suspect you're OK.

 

(Oh yes, and that would be "when in plain view, could this at first glance be mistaken for...?" - nearly anything can be mistaken for a gun when you hide it in a bag or pocket - see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/leicest...ire/6955496.stm for an example )