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So...I'm in a bit of a pickle, I'm hopefully going to be able to go to LFCC this year, however, I have a huge question to ask the mods and to the peeps here in this forum.

 

Last year, I took my MIB noisy cricket and neuralizer props (toy versions, not real things) and never got told off due to the fact that the noisy cricket doesn't have a orange or coloured tip, I'm wondering whether toy guns like cap guns or airsoft guns obviously unloaded would be fine to take into the convention, as I am planning to go as either Red Hood or Big Boss from metal gear solid 3 if I can go to LFCC.

 

I'm totally not sure whether the rules have changed the last time I've went.

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Okay, first of all I need to say I am no expert and go what has been posted on here before.

 

I honestly can't picture what a noisy cricket looks like right now, sorry. You may have got through okay because it just didn't look like a real weapon.

 

EDIT after being able to get Google to work: yes, that noisy cricket would have been far away enough from looking like a real weapon to not require the tip.

 

Anything looking like a real gun needs to have the orange tip for sure. I would definitely not bring a working airsoft gun, even with orange tip. You might know that it is unloaded - someone calling the Police "OMG, someone's carrying a gun into that Event!" will not know.

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I think I've seen some weapons at some events.

A couple of friends had weapons (1 last summer LFCC, 1 at the recent Spring LFCC) but they kept them in their bags before and after the show, especially when travelling on the tube.

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Came across an article from another cosplay group that have some guidelines:

Concerning guns, any that are unrealistic, toys, foam-firing (presumably without the foam) or clearly sci-fi based are acceptable.

Realistic imitation firearms must have a coloured tip on the end of the muzzle, or part of it must be brightly coloured.

Regardless of how realistic it looks, ensure they are hidden when travelling and be aware of your surroundings, attire and display of props to ignorant bystanders when outside. Failure to do so could cause problems for the event and the police.

 

One of my cosplays will involve a video game light gun which could be considered a toy and brightly coloured.

I will also keep this in my bag when I'm outside the Olympia (except when posing for photos, after which I'll put it back in the bag).

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Anything that can potentially hurt someone is a no. So heavy plastic would be out, correct.

 

This rule always comes to mind -

 

Can it break? IF so, then no, it is not allowed.

 

 

 

Sorry but this made me smile.....can I bring my legs because they can be broken :angel:

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Anything that can potentially hurt someone is a no. So heavy plastic would be out, correct.

 

This rule always comes to mind -

 

Can it break? IF so, then no, it is not allowed.

 

 

 

Sorry but this made me smile.....can I bring my legs because they can be broken :angel:

 

 

Well legs are attached to your Body... unless you are a Cyborg with metal legs I don't see the issue. :P If you break your legs in half you have more urgent trouble than a convention. ;)

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Anything that can potentially hurt someone is a no. So heavy plastic would be out, correct.

It is foamy plastic so would be LARP. Can we ban stilletos as they hurt like hell if someone trods on your feet wearing them and Power Ranger helmets too, you can never tell what they are made out of, could be hard plastic.

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Anything that can potentially hurt someone is a no. So heavy plastic would be out, correct.

It is foamy plastic so would be LARP. Can we ban stilletos as they hurt like hell if someone trods on your feet wearing them and Power Ranger helmets too, you can never tell what they are made out of, could be hard plastic.

 

 

Foamy plastic should be okay. But ultimately the venue security will have the last word. Maybe try stepping on their feet with a high heel shoe and test their reaction if in doubt. :P

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Okay, on the same note, I've made Captain America's shield from a satellite dish. It's aluminium so pretty light and I've glued foam around the edge so there's no danger of accidentally scraping against someone. Does that sound safe enough? I promise not to frisbee it across the hall :)

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Sorry, but you are getting really specific now. I will try to refer out cosplay specialist to this thread.

 

I would say it is okay (especially because I remember seeing other Captain America cosplays before), but neither me or the other mods are experts.

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Okay, on the same note, I've made Captain America's shield from a satellite dish. It's aluminium so pretty light and I've glued foam around the edge so there's no danger of accidentally scraping against someone. Does that sound safe enough? I promise not to frisbee it across the hall :)

 

From the description, I'd say no.

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hi everyone,

so glad we have so much interest in cosplay for this massive. You can find a list of prop rules on our website http://www.darkcleopro.com/cosplayterms.html

 

 

If you have anything specific which is still not cleared up please feel free to drop us an e-mail and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

Keep a look out over the next couple of weeks as will be announcing London Film and Comic Con Cosplay guest as well as an amazing line up of stage panels and entertainment

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I seriously recommend taking a bag to store prop weapons in for going on public transport. It may sound hilarious but I have heard of cosplayers getting arrested for having realistic props walking around and concerned citizens calling the police and have armed personnel turn up. Not a situation you want to find yourself in.

 

I did for the spring LFCC when I had only a few prop weapons and I will be for my second day in the summer LFCC because I have all of the prop guns and knives I need for Winter Soldier (two combat knives, fighting knife, two pistols, one Scorpion and my prop M4 sure I haven't missed anything) so if I were to walk around outside the convention with all that and my mask on I can expect a bit of bother!

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