Post by Reno on Nov 10, 2008 3:05:05 GMT
Just thought this might be useful to have, i needed to look at it recently and figured it might not be up for much longer. Its the Amecon version, but it seems pretty comprehensive, so im sure its a good guide to apply to most cons.
Any other ideas from con vets and people 'in the know' would be welcome to add it to here. It could be a useful basis for whoevers doing the nanicon rules?
Costumes - Size and Construction
Costumes 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 can 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 can usually only be used as part of the Masquerade, Cosplay Competition or the Omake.
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 - General
Upon arrival all weapons and props MUST be brought to Ops, where they will be checked for safety and compliance to the rules. Approved weapons will be given a 'cosplay weapon licence' specific to the item.
If your weapon or prop is not approved it will either be held in Ops for safekeeping or you will be asked to keep it locked in your accommodation.
In some cases weapons will be approved for use in the Masquerade, Cosplay Competition and Omake, but not for Floor costume use. Such Items will not be given a licence and must be kept in your accommodation or in Ops when not being used at the relevant event.
During the convention if a Gopher or Committee member asks to see your weapon licence and you cannot produce it, you will either be escorted to Ops to get your weapon checked or your weapon will be confiscated.
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, only being drawn for photo's and the like.
Weapons and Props - Size and Construction
Normal 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.
Anyone carrying an oversized item might not be allowed into event rooms, the Dealers, Art, Games or Bring and Buy rooms.
Floor Costume Construction
Replica, projectile, deactivated or real weapons are usually 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 often similarly banned.
Toy weapons bought in UK shops and conforming to British standards (Woolworth's, Toys'R Us, Costume shops etc) are usuaslly 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.
Masquerade, Competition and Omake Construction
Only 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 con committee's 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 in Ops for safekeeping or you will be asked to keep it locked in your accommodation until the event.
If you are found floor cosplaying with a Weapon or Prop that has not been Licensed for floor cosplay but has been approved for event cosplay that item will be confiscated and you will NOT be allowed to use it during the cosplay events.
Outside of the con
Lastly, Remember to keep everything, especialy replica weapons well-wrapped and out of site whenever you are not at Amecon. You are responsible for transporting props and weapons so be safe and have fun!
Any other ideas from con vets and people 'in the know' would be welcome to add it to here. It could be a useful basis for whoevers doing the nanicon rules?
Costumes - Size and Construction
Costumes 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 can 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 can usually only be used as part of the Masquerade, Cosplay Competition or the Omake.
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 - General
Upon arrival all weapons and props MUST be brought to Ops, where they will be checked for safety and compliance to the rules. Approved weapons will be given a 'cosplay weapon licence' specific to the item.
If your weapon or prop is not approved it will either be held in Ops for safekeeping or you will be asked to keep it locked in your accommodation.
In some cases weapons will be approved for use in the Masquerade, Cosplay Competition and Omake, but not for Floor costume use. Such Items will not be given a licence and must be kept in your accommodation or in Ops when not being used at the relevant event.
During the convention if a Gopher or Committee member asks to see your weapon licence and you cannot produce it, you will either be escorted to Ops to get your weapon checked or your weapon will be confiscated.
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, only being drawn for photo's and the like.
Weapons and Props - Size and Construction
Normal 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.
Anyone carrying an oversized item might not be allowed into event rooms, the Dealers, Art, Games or Bring and Buy rooms.
Floor Costume Construction
Replica, projectile, deactivated or real weapons are usually 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 often similarly banned.
Toy weapons bought in UK shops and conforming to British standards (Woolworth's, Toys'R Us, Costume shops etc) are usuaslly 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.
Masquerade, Competition and Omake Construction
Only 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 con committee's 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 in Ops for safekeeping or you will be asked to keep it locked in your accommodation until the event.
If you are found floor cosplaying with a Weapon or Prop that has not been Licensed for floor cosplay but has been approved for event cosplay that item will be confiscated and you will NOT be allowed to use it during the cosplay events.
Outside of the con
Lastly, Remember to keep everything, especialy replica weapons well-wrapped and out of site whenever you are not at Amecon. You are responsible for transporting props and weapons so be safe and have fun!
