Post Fanime 2010 Weapons? Props? Peacebonding? Policy? Ask those ? here...

[Nina Star 9]

Does anyone have tips about walking around with huge props? I have the Harkonnen from Hellsing but it is quite hard to walk around with. Should I just have it with me outside at the fountains instead of bringing it inside? I just don't know if it would ruin my time at Fanime if I have to have a big prop with me all day. So does anyone have experience with this?

If you bring it inside, then be mindful of crowds of people and of crowded spaces. I wouldn't bring a giant weapon, say, into the dealer's room where it can easily knock into people or tables, potentially breaking things. It might also be difficult if you are going into a crowded video or panel room, since you will need a place to put it while you sit. If you are just planning on hanging out around the inside of the con, then it's probably fine, just be careful.

It will probably be easier if you have a hotel room somewhat closeby, because you can always stash the weapon if you get tired of carrying it everywhere.

[michiko nakano]

hi everyone -

unfortunately the final Weapons/ prop / cosplayer item policy is STILL being reviewed by the Fanime's legal department.

We hope to have the weapons policy - up by the the next general meeting [march 28th]

so i apologize for the inconvenience

so if you need more immediate answer please email - Rovers@fanime.com

Thanks!

crap... does it have to be Rovers@fanime.com or can it be rovers@fanime.com

[Kyra_Maverick]

^ I've never known capitalization to matter in addresses

[michiko nakano]

^ I've never known capitalization to matter in addresses

yeah, that's what i figured.  okie dokie~

[aXuaLiAlex]

Hey, I want to cosplay as Zolo from One Piece, but I have a problem finding swords that I can actually take out and display. I found these on eBay, but I'm not sure if I can display them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260537590664&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXS%3F&GUID=34d39c701230a09c13c328f3ffe4c8be&itemid=260537590664&ff4=263602_263622

[AbsolutelyCursed]

Hey, I want to cosplay as Zolo from One Piece, but I have a problem finding swords that I can actually take out and display. I found these on eBay, but I'm not sure if I can display them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260537590664&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXS%3F&GUID=34d39c701230a09c13c328f3ffe4c8be&itemid=260537590664&ff4=263602_263622

If it's live steel it will not be allowed at Fanime.

[Jerry]

Hey, I want to cosplay as Zolo from One Piece, but I have a problem finding swords that I can actually take out and display. I found these on eBay, but I'm not sure if I can display them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260537590664&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXS%3F&GUID=34d39c701230a09c13c328f3ffe4c8be&itemid=260537590664&ff4=263602_263622

If it's live steel it will not be allowed at Fanime.

QFE -

NO LIVE STEEL
 -> which includes swords, knives, kunai, throwing daggers, blades, cane swords, concealed sharp edged items of ANY Kind.

IF YOU PURCHASE A SWORD - blade or knife type item from the Dealers Hall - are your REQUIRED to immediately store and NOT open/remove/unsheathe any of these items whatsoever.

Rules are Rules ---- Thanks!

[Rodney_Pheonix]

I've got a "rifle" I've beeen constructing for my Fallout Wastelander costume, it's made entire out of PVC and some parts from an Airsoft shotgun (Namely the adjustable butt and the weaver rail for sight attachments) and an Airsoft "Silencer". It'ss mostly black and has a weathered look, I decided not to really polish it and made it look like it's held together with Baling wire and duct tape. (which it partly is so, with healthy amounts of gorrilla glue.)

With the silencer attachment it does have an orange tip, however I'm unsure on if it would be ok for the con.

[reserved area for a picture, once I find and charge my camera]

[Found the camera... weird, I thought I'd lost it in another part of the house...]
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_0868.jpg

With the stock adjusted to the full length and the "laser dot sight" from the aforementioned shotgun.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_0866.jpg

Stock Adjusted down as short as it can be. Sans sight.

The only moving parts are the adjustable stock, and the breach. (originally the breach assembly was part of a marshmallow blow gun I'd made.)

*reiterates my previous question*

Nevermind, just checked my e-mail and Mike on rovers staff already gave me the ok. now to find my Dremel so I can cut up the Airsoft AK that showed up to work on my new project.

[SukebeStudios]

still has to be checked out and probably peace bonded [hopefully not to you] ~ depends of the toy actually comes with a holster [which i sorta doubt]

usually when you hold/pose with said star trek phaser you could cover the peace bond tie.

Keep in mind ALOT of cosplayers prefer not to have peace bond when it comes to pose-ing or taking pictures [which is understandable]

since most pictures are taken outside usually in the fountain areas you can go without a peace bond, but once wandering around the convention center areas - The Rovers will double check all items.

So most cosplayers know the routine of taking as many pictures outside without said peace bonds and then getting them checked and peace bonded while indoors.

Some of our hardcore cosplayers have been collecting peace bond ties since they've started cosplaying.

again final weapons / cosplayer policies will be posted hopefully ASAP .

Thanks for your patience!

Actually, I have to make my own belt because the "official" one is only in Kid sizes, but yes, the belt comes with a holster, which I'll detach from the kid belt and use for my adult size one.

[LaughLikeMad]

would anyone happen to know if it's against the rules to walk around FanimeCon with no shoes? I'm cosplaying at Toph, from Avatar: The Last Airbender and don't want to maybe ruin the outfit seeing as she doesn't wear shoes, but if it's a huge deal than I'll just wear sandals or something that would match.

thanks for any answers I can get!

[Gwydion]

Yeah, you have to wear something on your feet. I suggest flip-flops, that way you can slide them off for pictures and none the wiser. Especially if you happen to find some with clear bands on them.

[BrightHeart76]

would anyone happen to know if it's against the rules to walk around FanimeCon with no shoes? I'm cosplaying at Toph, from Avatar: The Last Airbender and don't want to maybe ruin the outfit seeing as she doesn't wear shoes, but if it's a huge deal than I'll just wear sandals or something that would match.

thanks for any answers I can get!

I've been stopped before because of shoes.  Not by fanime staff, but by convention center staff.  I was wearing slippers that looked like shoes at the time, but they didn't feel it was safe enough.  My suggestion would be to visit your local Payless Shoe Source, they usually have flesh colored sneakers cheap.  You can wear them without shoelaces and slip them on and off easily without having to worry about anyone worrying about the health of your feet.  Have fun. 

[LaughLikeMad]

would anyone happen to know if it's against the rules to walk around FanimeCon with no shoes? I'm cosplaying at Toph, from Avatar: The Last Airbender and don't want to maybe ruin the outfit seeing as she doesn't wear shoes, but if it's a huge deal than I'll just wear sandals or something that would match.

thanks for any answers I can get!

I've been stopped before because of shoes.  Not by fanime staff, but by convention center staff.  I was wearing slippers that looked like shoes at the time, but they didn't feel it was safe enough.  My suggestion would be to visit your local Payless Shoe Source, they usually have flesh colored sneakers cheap.  You can wear them without shoelaces and slip them on and off easily without having to worry about anyone worrying about the health of your feet.  Have fun. 

Thanks! that's what I was thinking about doing, at least getting some brown sandals that would match the outfit and not look to out of place.

[Dany]

Something else you can use as a suggestion to make you feet-legal. It's from the Lord of the Rings Costuming website:

http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/makingem/Makeup/Feet/YourOwn.htm

Go a little ways down and you'll see a bit on how someone used a pair of sandals to create the illusion of bare feet with a pair of flip-flops. It's geared towards Hobbits, but it's a thought for compromise (though I would suggest that you bring some form of shoes as a backup just in case staff doesn't feel it is enough)

[Sven012]

So heres a question that i should have remembered, i am thinking about going as Cernunnos a celtic god that is featured in a few animes that barely made it proper. plus i figured he would be awesome to make. (plus it be hilarious for him to hug da Jesus) so my question is he has horns and would require in me purchasing plastic horns to be worn on the head, but the hardest question is he shows his chest, now last year i saw some people that were bassicly shirtless but i want to make sure its okay. the rest of my body would be covered. but just wanted to double check on policy.

[dark-lord-of-sith]

Ok I have read through every single post here so far and my question has not been answered and I am sure someone will tell me to email a higher-up my question but I feel the need to post it here first. This year I plan to cosplay as Alucard from Hellsing. As fans know Alucard has two oversized hand guns. I am working on making props with no moving parts. I also don't want to put on orange covers on the ends of them. My props will be made out of a resin and painted and sanded down so they look good. Because of the length of them I don't think one would suspect them of being real. However I know in years past for prop guns you have had to have the orange coverings on prop guns. If you would look at this http://Seraphim-Sephiroth.deviantart.com/art/Hellsing-Leather-Bound-123969481 a photo from last years con she did not have the orange tips. Please could someone get back to me on what I should do. My gun props will look like the ones in the link.

[michiko nakano]

Ok I have read through every single post here so far and my question has not been answered and I am sure someone will tell me to email a higher-up my question but I feel the need to post it here first. This year I plan to cosplay as Alucard from Hellsing. As fans know Alucard has two oversized hand guns. I am working on making props with no moving parts. I also don't want to put on orange covers on the ends of them. My props will be made out of a resin and painted and sanded down so they look good. Because of the length of them I don't think one would suspect them of being real. However I know in years past for prop guns you have had to have the orange coverings on prop guns. If you would look at this http://Seraphim-Sephiroth.deviantart.com/art/Hellsing-Leather-Bound-123969481 a photo from last years con she did not have the orange tips. Please could someone get back to me on what I should do. My gun props will look like the ones in the link.

best of luck.  if they do end up making you have the orange tips, you can always remove them for photos, right?  or slip a cover over them?

[Moonblossom]

Did you see that particular cosplayer in person? If not, best not to assume the props did not have orange tips. It's entirely possible they were edited out after the fact, when the blood was edited in.

[dark-lord-of-sith]

Funny thing enough I did see her and her guns at the con.

[jeremytran21]

Am I Able To Bring A Bat? Metal? Wood?

I heard from a friend that, if you would to bring a weapon that I have to go somewhere to sign some papers to make promises or something. Is that true? My first year going to fanime x] haha