Queen_Sindel Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I checked with our cosplay People and indeed, a proper baseball bat is a definite no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Cleo Productions Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 For a Guideline on what can and can't be brought into the event please see below. Cosplay GuidelinesPlease note that these are only Guidelines and we cannot approve any items until we see them at the convention.Costumes - Size and ConstructionCostumes should be no more than 3ft (90cm) wide and 6ft 5" (192cm) tall, in other words you should fit through a door! If you are taller than this then your costume should be no taller than you! Hats may be worn that make you taller than 6ft 5", but you must be able to remove them easily.Costumes that feature things like expanding wings can be made larger than 3ft wide, to a maximum of 5ft (150cm) but may only be used as part of the Masquerade.Costumes must not be constructed with sharp edges or hard (metal, wood etc) spiky or pointy bits. For example, metal armour is allowed but must have properly finished and turned edges.Think! If your costume could hurt someone if they fell or bumped into you, don't make it!!Weapons and Props - GeneralUpon arrival at a Showmasters Event all weapons and props MUST be checked by security and Cosplay Staff, where they will be checked for safety and compliance to the rules.If your weapon or prop is not approved it will either be held by staff until end of event or asked to take home.In some cases weapons will be approved for use in the 'Masquerade' but not for Floor costume use. Such Items will held in the Cosplay Zone.We trust you to act responsibly with your cosplay props BUT if you (or anyone else) is found to be acting inappropriately with them they will be confiscated for the remainder of the convention.In ALL cases weapons should be kept sheathed, holstered or stowed while walking around a Showmasters Event, only being drawn for photo's and the like.Weapons and Props - Size and ConstructionSizeNormal weapons or props may be up to 5ft (150cm) long.Oversized Weapons and props -may- be permitted up to 3ft (90cm) wide and 6ft5" (192cm) tall depending on construction. They must be light and safe, recommended construction materials are Foam, Foam board or Cardboard. If we can pick it up in one hand, without straining, then that's good.Floor Costume ConstructionReplica, projectile, deactivated or real weapons are not allowed under any circumstances, this means no Airsoft, BB or Paintball guns no metal Katanas, Kunai etc. Even if you tie red electrical tape around the barrel!Martial Arts training weapons such as Bokken, Shinai or Bo are similarly banned.Toy weapons bought in UK shops and conforming to British standards (Smyths, Toys'R Us, Costume shops etc) are fine to use. As are unrealistic model weapons as long as they conform to the construction guidelines.All other Props and Weapons should be constructed from lightweight materials and have no sharp edges, spikes or points. Do not use Metal, solid wood, solid plastic, plaster etc. Good construction materials are Cardboard, Foamboard, Foam, Polystyrene, Balsa wood and hollow Plastic. Event floor and Masquerade CompetitionOnly real weapons, metal replica weapon or items restricted from sale in the UK are banned outright. All weapons and props for use in cosplay events are at the venues and Showmasters discretion. If you wish to use a weapon or prop during these events please bring them to ops to be approved.Most items will be allowed for use during these events but any weapon or prop that is banned for floor cosplay use will either be held by staff until end of event or asked to take home.If you are found floor cosplaying with a Weapon or Prop that has not been approved for floor cosplay that item will be confiscated.Outside of the EventLastly, Remember to keep everything, especialy replica weapons well-wrapped and out of site whenever you are not at a Showmasters event. You are responsible for transporting props and weapons so be safe and have fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJean Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hello! first time cosplaying this year so as a newbie,be kind! Just a quick question to any experts/cosplayers/generally lovely helpful people.... Part of my costume is a 'training' knife (winter soldier..)...it's solid rubber,including the 'blade' and the post above says not to use solid wood or plastic,so just wondering if this would be okay or not? As i mentioned it is solid,but it is also rubber and the whole thing is definitely squishy/bendy! No probs if not,just worth a check! Cheers in advance, Laura :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 So long as it isn't sharp or anything, you ought to be alright with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenRoss Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Hello! first time cosplaying this year so as a newbie,be kind! Just a quick question to any experts/cosplayers/generally lovely helpful people.... Part of my costume is a 'training' knife (winter soldier..)...it's solid rubber,including the 'blade' and the post above says not to use solid wood or plastic,so just wondering if this would be okay or not? As i mentioned it is solid,but it is also rubber and the whole thing is definitely squishy/bendy! No probs if not,just worth a check! Cheers in advance, Laura :) I'll be also carrying a rubber training knife so really hope it is ok lol (looks amazing and love how it feels!) Mind you I wasn't planning on taking it out of the sheath anyway, but yeah hope it is fine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJean Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Yeah,i'm not planning on taking it out either,so fingers crossed it'll be alright! Thanks both! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I was about to say, as long as it's bendy I don't see an issue. Bendy isn't solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keebii Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks for all the info guys, really useful. Shame that I will have to make a second Lucille but the rules do make sense. But hey, there's nothing wrong with having two of them anyway, off to amazon I go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedammit Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I was about to say, as long as it's bendy I don't see an issue. Bendy isn't solid. The Scientist in me really wants to question this assertion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think they mean bendy isn't lethal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrong Name Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think they mean bendy isn't lethal I beg to differ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I was about to say, as long as it's bendy I don't see an issue. Bendy isn't solid. The Scientist in me really wants to question this assertion. I failed my chemistry class pretty spectacular and just about made it through physics. 139 episodes of MacGyver do only go that far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenRoss Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Work in progress, still loads to do but... pretty happy so far :) (Female version of Daryl from The Walking Dead) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeTemps Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hey, I'm a little new to the Cosplay scene. What are the rules on weapon props? I'm aiming to have my iron man suit complete for the Saturday but if that's not complete in time I'm thinking of showing up as Negan from the walking dead, is Lucille allowed to join me? She's made from a wooden baseball bat wrapped with a leather imitation barbed wire , really hope so as "SHE IS AWESOME"These are the rules for the cosplay competition which also apply for the con. http://www.darkcleopro.com/cosplayterms.html I would say that a wooden baseball bat would definitely not be allowed as there is a chance it could injure someone. I have seen other people cosplaying as Negan who have used a soft foam bat and have painted it to look like wood that works really well. They have foam baseball bats in pound land at the moment if you need a cheap replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthomas17 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hi, I'm new the whole convention thing, just wondering does anybody know any good sites I can buy a costume from, I'm not afraid to say I'm a large man, so would need to be tailored, but I really want to Coldplay either the 10th or 12th Doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJean Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hi, I'm new the whole convention thing, just wondering does anybody know any good sites I can buy a costume from, I'm not afraid to say I'm a large man, so would need to be tailored, but I really want to Coldplay either the 10th or 12th Doctor Hey there, 'Escapade' in Camden is pretty good for both variety and sizing,definitely worth a look :) http://www.escapade.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley_Farnsbarns Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I've finally made my mind up, and decided to go as a First Order officer. There's still work to be done on the costume, but it's getting there. Great job on your costumes, guys. You're going to look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Looks smashing! I'm a little stuck with a cutting and sewing point in my costume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley_Farnsbarns Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Looks smashing! I'm a little stuck with a cutting and sewing point in my costume. What is it you are struggling with? I'm not a seamstress, but there might be some advice I can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charley_Farnsbarns Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I was just wondering, what are the prop rules regarding nerf guns? Are they allowed if the foam darts are left at home, or are they not allowed at all? I apologise if this has already been asked. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I was just wondering, what are the prop rules regarding nerf guns? Are they allowed if the foam darts are left at home, or are they not allowed at all? I apologise if this has already been asked. Thanks. www.darkcleopro.com/cosplayterms.html 6. should cover nerf guns. These are the competition rules, but unless I am reading it wrong it is not allowed in the masquerade. As far as I understand it that means floor use is a no too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorkKnight82 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Will be going as Armored big daddy kick ass on Thursday and as Nathan Drake on Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Looks smashing! I'm a little stuck with a cutting and sewing point in my costume. What is it you are struggling with? I'm not a seamstress, but there might be some advice I can offer. So I tried to write a response to this with an image attachment but the picture wouldn't work and then I lost the message I'd typed... Since I can't attach a picture for reference, google Amanda Young in the first Saw film. Note the purple shirt she's wearing has detached sleeves-- I have a purple shirt like that, except I need to cut off the sleeves. I'm not at all experienced with cutting and/or sewing clothes. I need to make sure the shirt and the sleeves aren't frayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u168/DemonDownBelow/Saw%20III/s3amanda5.jpg Hopefully this works for you Tanith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 That's the one. It didn't work when I tried to attach it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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