FanimeCon 2011 Cosplay & Peace-Bonding Thread [Final]

[JewishCosplayer]

Quick question, my friends and I are cosplaying from Hetalia. We are bringing Canadian, Ukrainian, Belgium and Belarus flags. We were wondering why type of flag-pole we should use for them? We don't want to use anything that would violate the rules, which is why we are asking.   ;)

The only requirements for flag poles is that they are not sharp, and are made of wood or aluminum or something of the like.

Thank you :)

[elflady_2001]

- Sword-like props may not be made of live steel (metal which can take an edge).

What if the katana is an unsharpened, practice one made of aluminum?  Like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200566306475&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

or this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350436402636&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Cosplay Circus]

Just wanted to be sure, but I remember last year there was a rule that was something along the lines of if someone came in as an OC with a weapon they could only keep their weapon if it was a published character. Is that the same for this year? I'm just trying to get an idea for what elements I can add to a steam punk OC or steam punk styled character, wouldn't want to make something and find out it isn't allowed.  ;)

[Aelia]

- Sword-like props may not be made of live steel (metal which can take an edge).

What if the katana is an unsharpened, practice one made of aluminum?  Like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200566306475&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

or this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350436402636&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Aluminum is a metal which could be sharpened, so those would still qualify as "live steel" by our working definition. They would not be allowed. What people have done, to great success, in the past has been getting all-wood swords and painting them with high-gloss silver paint.

Just wanted to be sure, but I remember last year there was a rule that was something along the lines of if someone came in as an OC with a weapon they could only keep their weapon if it was a published character. Is that the same for this year? I'm just trying to get an idea for what elements I can add to a steam punk OC or steam punk styled character, wouldn't want to make something and find out it isn't allowed.  ;)

We've cut the "published character" rule, in favor of a "must clearly be a cosplay, and therefore the prop must suit it." Which translates to; so long as your outfit and prop are both clearly steampunk, you are alright.

[Cosplay Circus]

Just wanted to be sure, but I remember last year there was a rule that was something along the lines of if someone came in as an OC with a weapon they could only keep their weapon if it was a published character. Is that the same for this year? I'm just trying to get an idea for what elements I can add to a steam punk OC or steam punk styled character, wouldn't want to make something and find out it isn't allowed.  ;)

We've cut the "published character" rule, in favor of a "must clearly be a cosplay, and therefore the prop must suit it." Which translates to; so long as your outfit and prop are both clearly steampunk, you are alright.
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Sounds good. I know this might be pushing it a bit, but I have plans to make a new scythe for my Maka cosplay and it's going to be plastic but when I cast it I was thinking about using a metal powder that would give it a metal look and I was just wondering if I'd be pushing my luck with doing it. The blade part would be blunt of course, I just wasn't sure if it fell into the category of live steel since the colors are pretty bright for the scythe.

edit: it's still plastic, the metal is pretty much a dust that would be a thin layer to add the colored look

[Aelia]

Just wanted to be sure, but I remember last year there was a rule that was something along the lines of if someone came in as an OC with a weapon they could only keep their weapon if it was a published character. Is that the same for this year? I'm just trying to get an idea for what elements I can add to a steam punk OC or steam punk styled character, wouldn't want to make something and find out it isn't allowed.  ;)

We've cut the "published character" rule, in favor of a "must clearly be a cosplay, and therefore the prop must suit it." Which translates to; so long as your outfit and prop are both clearly steampunk, you are alright.

Sounds good. I know this might be pushing it a bit, but I have plans to make a new scythe for my Maka cosplay and it's going to be plastic but when I cast it I was thinking about using a metal powder that would give it a metal look and I was just wondering if I'd be pushing my luck with doing it. The blade part would be blunt of course, I just wasn't sure if it fell into the category of live steel since the colors are pretty bright for the scythe.

edit: it's still plastic, the metal is pretty much a dust that would be a thin layer to add the colored look

Our issue is with props which are over-large (which your scythe could be, if you're not careful about scale) and actual, sharp or sharpen-able metal. In this case, so long as your scythe can still easily fit through a doorway without becoming a traffic hazard because you have to angle it funny, and it's not made of sharp metal, you'll be alright.

[Cosplay Circus]

Just wanted to be sure, but I remember last year there was a rule that was something along the lines of if someone came in as an OC with a weapon they could only keep their weapon if it was a published character. Is that the same for this year? I'm just trying to get an idea for what elements I can add to a steam punk OC or steam punk styled character, wouldn't want to make something and find out it isn't allowed.  ;)

We've cut the "published character" rule, in favor of a "must clearly be a cosplay, and therefore the prop must suit it." Which translates to; so long as your outfit and prop are both clearly steampunk, you are alright.

Sounds good. I know this might be pushing it a bit, but I have plans to make a new scythe for my Maka cosplay and it's going to be plastic but when I cast it I was thinking about using a metal powder that would give it a metal look and I was just wondering if I'd be pushing my luck with doing it. The blade part would be blunt of course, I just wasn't sure if it fell into the category of live steel since the colors are pretty bright for the scythe.

edit: it's still plastic, the metal is pretty much a dust that would be a thin layer to add the colored look

Our issue is with props which are over-large (which your scythe could be, if you're not careful about scale) and actual, sharp or sharpen-able metal. In this case, so long as your scythe can still easily fit through a doorway without becoming a traffic hazard because you have to angle it funny, and it's not made of sharp metal, you'll be alright.

It will definitely be able to fit in a doorway since I have to be able to fit it in my car when we're driving down there XD I just wanted to make sure before I started working on it if it was going to cause any problems since I'm doing a few of them in the same way.

Thank you!

[elflady_2001]

Thanks Aelia.  Wood and paint it is!

[Steve.Young]

As far as airsoft goes... it's impossible to glance at it and know that it's non-functional, and we don't allow any functional projectiles of any kind.

What if, say for instance, the trigger has been removed?

No. Airsoft is still airsoft regardless of functionality.

I also had a question, is a empty bottle with a fake vodka label ok? I'm planning to cosplay as Russia and none of my cosplaying friends were to sure.

Yes.

[ice queen]

I have another question. Cause it looks like my foam idea to make Russia's lead pipe ain't happening. I was curious would using PVC piping for the whole thing be ok? Then all I have to is paint it silver and use foam as detailing.

[Aelia]

I have another question. Cause it looks like my foam idea to make Russia's lead pipe ain't happening. I was curious would using PVC piping for the whole thing be ok? Then all I have to is paint it silver and use foam as detailing.

So you want to make a fake-lead pipe out of painted PVC? I don't see an issue with that.

[Antstep]

Ok so i'm cosplaying as the spy and since i can't bring my trainer blade, i've found something that i think is acceptable. It's a plastic butterfly knife comb but the handles are metal. I plan on painting the comb part silver since it's originally black. Is this ok?

[roarkyo]

Ok so i'm cosplaying as the spy and since i can't bring my trainer blade, i've found something that i think is acceptable. It's a plastic butterfly knife comb but the handles are metal. I plan on painting the comb part silver since it's originally black. Is this ok?

I would think so as long as the metal handlles couldn't take an edge, and you could either paint it or wrap it in foil like some people do.

[Aelia]

Ok so i'm cosplaying as the spy and since i can't bring my trainer blade, i've found something that i think is acceptable. It's a plastic butterfly knife comb but the handles are metal. I plan on painting the comb part silver since it's originally black. Is this ok?

Something like this: Butterfly Knife Comb?

Something like that would be fine, painted silver or not, or covered in plastic or anything besides sharpen-able metal. Quite a few people used cardboard to make the knife-shape then covered it.

[Antstep]

Ok so i'm cosplaying as the spy and since i can't bring my trainer blade, i've found something that i think is acceptable. It's a plastic butterfly knife comb but the handles are metal. I plan on painting the comb part silver since it's originally black. Is this ok?

Something like this: Butterfly Knife Comb?

Something like that would be fine, painted silver or not, or covered in plastic or anything besides sharpen-able metal. Quite a few people used cardboard to make the knife-shape then covered it.

This works even better. I like the idea of wrapping tin foil around the comb area. I'll probably do this, thanks! ;D

[fishesloverice?]

How about an umbrella? Does it need to be peace bonded?  :-\

[Aelia]

Erm... Umbrellas don't really need to be peace-bonded. It'd be nifty if you do stop by, but I don't foresee it being a problem if you don't.

[Halo]

Hello! I've been to con's in the past, but this is my first Fanime.

I will be cosplaying Ellis from L4D2, and I will have on my side a prop Molotov (A bottle with cloth in it.) but the bottle is made of thick glass.

will it be alright to take to the con? It will NEVER leave my side (It's attached to my belt, and cannot come off) and is nearly unbreakible (Unless you smashed it a few times on the pavment, you could try and crack it.)

Thank you in advance.

[Aelia]

Hello! I've been to con's in the past, but this is my first Fanime.

I will be cosplaying Ellis from L4D2, and I will have on my side a prop Molotov (A bottle with cloth in it.) but the bottle is made of thick glass.

will it be alright to take to the con? It will NEVER leave my side (It's attached to my belt, and cannot come off) and is nearly unbreakible (Unless you smashed it a few times on the pavment, you could try and crack it.)

Thank you in advance.

It's actually not about the glass, but rather about the fact that it will  look like a real explosive from a distance. Unfortunately, it cannot be allowed.

[tsukichu☆]

I know this may sound weird but..

Does a cardboard box count as a prop (it's part of my Sealand [Hetalia] cosplay) and am I allowed to bring it inside Fanime?