FanimeCon Cosplay Rules & Weapons Policy
This is the current draft of the official Props & Weapons Policy and is the final, published version.
The latest changes are highlighted in red.
FanimeCon Costume Rules & LimitationsThere are only a few rules, and most of them are common sense.- All con attendees must wear shoes at all times while in public areas of the convention center and attached hotels. Even if a character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes.
- Private parts must be covered with no risk of indecent exposure.
- All costumes worn within the convention center must fit through a standard doorway.
- No costume may generate odor, smoke, or fog, or have overly bright or flashing lights.
- All costumes with limited visibility and/or movement must have a "handler" to assist with crowd navigation and safety. This also applies to costumes with large "wings" or other over sized elements.
- No costumes may be realistic depictions of law enforcement uniforms, or have the word "Police" on them.
- Official flags shall be respected, and cannot be worn as clothing. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.
FanimeCon Prop Rules & LimitationsThis is the common-sense and common-courtesy props policy.- If you want to carry a prop at FanimeCon, it must be peace-bonded by a Rover at a peace-bonding station. With the exception of explicitly banned props, all peace-bonding will be judged on a case-by-case basis.
- Only props which are part of a cosplay and suit the costume will be peace-bonded.
- In order to carry a peace-bonded prop, you must be in the matching costume.
- Certain weapons are banned no matter what:
- Anything which is illegal in the United States, or in California.
- Real Weapons, Projectile Weapons (such as airsoft, or bb guns), Live Steel, Metal/Wooden Baseball Bats, Metal Kunai, Incendiary Devices, Solicitous Signs, Lasers, Laser Pointers, Paddles, Whips, Floggers, Brass Knuckles, Butterfly Knives, Concealed Blades, Throwing Stars, Tonfa, Saps, Clubs, Nunchaku, Sai, Metal or Glass props, to name a few.
- Guns which are suitably realistic that they could be mistaken for a real gun, or which utilize parts of a real gun.
- Any item may be added to this list at any time by FanimeCon. - Some props are allowed conditionally:
- Gun-like props must have a non-removable orange tip at the end of the barrel which is visible from the side and which extends at least one inch up the side of the barrel, or they must be painted all over in a bright safety-color. They cannot have any functional parts, and must not be usable.
- Sword-like props may not be made of live steel (metal which can take an edge).
- Signs which are an integral part of a cosplay, and which an actual character carries may be peace-bonded. - All props must be small enough to fit through a standard doorway without effort.
- While carrying props, you will be held to very strict behavior standards:
- Props may not be brandished, flailed around, or used (for play-fighting or otherwise).
- Props must remain with the costume which they were peace-bonded for.
- Especially in crowded areas, attendees are expected to carry their props carefully & in neutral positions. Long or tall props must be carried vertically, and sword-like and gun-like props should be holstered.
- Using props in an unsafe or threatening manner may result in more severe consequences.
- Gun-like props may not be pointed at anyone at any time
- Any behavior which a FanimeCon staff member considers to be unsafe or unacceptable will result in appropriate action by a staff member.
Potential Consequences for Violations:- First Offense:
- Props: Removal of peace-bond and/or prop taken off premises.
- Costume: Required costume modification/removal or acquisition of handler. - Second Offense: One day badge suspension and/or full weekend suspension of prop privileges.
- Third Offense: Badge pulled.
Weapons & Props Bought During FanimeCon from the Dealer's Hall, Artist's Alley, or SwapMeet must be put into a box or bag which renders them unaccessible, and unusable. They must then removed from convention premises as soon as possible. We will not peace-bond anything bought during con
except props which meet all peace-bonding requirements.
Props for Masquerade have a completely different set of rules. If you wish to carry a prop for Masquerade around the convention center, it must meet all peace-bonding criteria (and have been peace-bonded). If it is only for Masquerade, it must stay in the car or hotel room except when you are taking it to, are at, or are taking it back to your car or room from Masquerade.
FanimeCon 2011 Cosplay & Peace Bonding FAQ
- What is Peace Bonding?
FanimeCon Rovers peace-bond props with "Peace Bonds" (aka zip-ties) to mark that the cosplayer carrying the prop has agreed to abide by the rules. For safety reasons, we require all props to be peace-bonded as soon as possible after they enter the convention center.
- What can't be carried?
We do not allow real guns, or toy guns which can shoot things. We do not allow props with actual blades, or which could be sharpened to have a blade. We do not allow things which are illegal according to State or Federal Law (sai, nunchuku, and tonfa are in this category). What we do allow are props which are clearly props, things which are not weapons, and which cannot shoot anything. We allow items which are part of a costume, and which actually suit the costume.
- I just bought this awesome ______ in the Dealer's Hall/Artist's Alley/Swap Meet. Can I get it peace-bonded?
Most of the time, the answer to this question is "No." Sometimes we have to say no because the prop is not allowed, sometimes it's because it doesn't suit the costume you're wearing, and sometimes we say no because you're not in a costume at all. However, if none of these are the case with you, and you are in a costume which the prop is appropriate for, and it meets all other peace-bonding requirements, we will peace-bond the prop for you.
- You said I couldn't carry this, what now?
Weapons and props which have not been approved for peace-bonding should be promptly removed from convention center property and public hotel space. They need to be taken back to a hotel room or car, and should remain there for as long as you are in the convention center. We cannot hold your props for you, even if you lack a car or hotel room.
- I don't have a car/hotel room, what do I do?
If you don't have a car or hotel room, there are a couple options. First, you can ask a friend to use their car or hotel room. If you don't have a friend with a place to stash your stuff, you can sometimes ask the hotel desks to hold stuff temporarily. The last option is to get a box which can hold your prop, and then put your prop in the box. As long as your prop stays in the box, you are ok.
- This was OK last year, what about now?
We change our rules yearly, so just because we said okay for 2010 does not mean it will be okay for 2011. Please come by and get your prop checked and peace bonded for the current year every year.
- You just said no, but I saw someone else carrying the same thing...
Locate the nearest Rover and point the person out to the Rover. We'll take it from there. We try to be even, but there are never enough Rovers for the number of people at Fanime. You can deal with it yourself (by asking someone to go get their prop checked), or you can have a Rover take care of it for you by grabbing one and pointing the other person out.
- My prop got damaged from peace-bonding. and/or This Rover was a jerk.
If you can describe the person who peacebonded in such a way that your prop got damaged, or if it happens in 2011, get the person's badge number or name, we (the Rovers) can take care of it. (If you have reports of this from previous years, please PM me). If a Rover is acting in an unprofessional way, get their name/badge number and take it to the Rovers Shift Lead at Rover Base. These questions are lumped together because they're frequently related. I am doing what I can to avoid prop damage in 2011.
- Can you tell me if my prop will be OK?
It's very difficult to approve a prop over the internet. What I can do for you, if you provide some key things, is give you a tentative answer. I need to know what you are cosplaying, and I need pictures of your props. If you have them, I'd like pictures of you in costume with your props. If your question is early on in the fabrication process, I can sometimes make suggestions that would make your prop OK, or give you things to be sure you include. I try to work with you guys, and I try to help you make your props OK whenever I can. Please feel free to post in this thread and I'll do my best to help you out.
- I'm confused by what you mean by _____. or What about _____?
If you don't see your question answered here, or in the above post, please post in this thread. I will do my best to answer your questions promptly.
Common Cosplay Questions
- What about the signs carried by Durara cosplayers?
Those are OK since they are a part of a cosplay. As long as they are just the street signs and they're not soliciting anything we won't stop them.
- What about NERF guns?
This is a common one for us. There are two rules to carry NERF:
1) It must not be functional. If you could put ammo in and shoot it, we cannot let you carry it.
2) It may be painted so long as the tip remains fluorescent.
I personally think it's better to leave a whole side unpainted, but the only requirement is the tip
- Can I carry this shovel/wrench/hammer?
Here's the thing; big, heavy tools are a sort of weapon. We are not banning them exactly, but we are not comfortable with you carrying them. Provided your large tool is necessary for the cosplay, we may approve it.
- Can I have metal armor?
Sure, as long as your metal armor doesn't have sharp edges or large metal spikes.
- I have a cane, and I actually use it to walk. Does it need to be peace-bonded?
No. If it is medically necessary, we do not have to peace bond it.
- Can I carry this tonfa/baton/sap/club?
No. California State law lists tonfa as well as several weighted (and non-weighted) baton type instruments as illegal to carry. In many cases, this includes wooden baseball bats. In most cases, if it is a club we will have to say no.
- Can I carry my bow & arrows?
If the bow has absolutely no tension to be able to fire something, and the arrows have no tips, then yes, we can let you carry it. Real bows have an ability to fire something, and are considered functional projectile weapons. To carry a "real" bow you'd have to string it with something which could never fire anything.
UPDATED BELOW
Flag Etiquette
Flags are a recognizable symbol of a country's history, people, and hard fought beliefs. When people mistreat such a symbol, it reflects disrespect and is offensive to the citizens of that nation.
America has set laws for proper flag etiquette; however, respect should be shown to flags of other nations so that we do not offend others, such as traveling citizens from another country. For cosplayers who use a flag of a real country: please show respect for your flags!
Techrabbit13, NobodysDestinyPro, and Shokora have come up with guidelines to help you with flag etiquette. This is a modified version of the guidelines set up for Hetalia cosplayers, but it is good for any flag-using cosplayers:
Transporting, Display, and Usage Guidelines for Flags:1. When carrying a large flag and walking outdoors:The bottom of the flag should be clasped in the hand holding it to the pole and preventing it from touching the ground or getting caught on anything. This makes transporting them around an event easier.
2. When displaying/walking with a flag indoors:Be aware of your flag's dimensions with regards to the space you are in. Clasp the bottom of your flag to the flag pole and carry your pole upright to prevent it from engulfing individuals behind you. By doing this, you will be less likely to injure people behind you should you stop suddenly.
3. Please do not attach things to your flags:Any messages, signs, symbols or caricatures attached to real flags can be viewed as disrespectful. Small pins or buttons representing the flag or the country can be worn on you but not on your flag. Real flags should not be worn as a piece of clothing. However, clothing such as a blanket made to like a flag may be worn as a cape (meaning it can be similar to a country's flag but should not resemble it so much that it could be mistaken for an actual flag.)
4. When using/waving/displaying the flag:Always protect/display the flag in a manner to prevent it from possible damage. Flags are not blankets and should not be placed on the ground; this shows disrespect. Protect your flag from accidental food mishaps and catching on things from above when waving. By paying attention to ceiling heights, doorways, hallway walls and light fixtures you can prevent damage to your flag, others, and hotel/convention center property.
I said it before, and I'll say it again: I love this new policy! I prefer these "big boy" rulesl. You can worry less about whether the prop you have fits some parameters. Just make sure you behave responsibly with them, and help relieve some stress on the stretched-thin Rover staff by keeping an eye on your fellow cosplayers and making sure they're being safe too. =) I've been pushing for a policy like this since joining the Rover staff, and I can't say again how happy I am that it's finally being given a chance. Thank you Aelia!
I do have one clarification: So this means we will no longer be focusing on having props zip tied to the costumes themselves so they can't be removed? I know a lot of cosplayers will be thankful if that's the case. =)
No attaching props this year. (Unless I hear otherwise from someone higher-up than me)
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 09:20:15 PM
No attaching props this year.
The above statement is correct.
I'm loving that there is already something to look at for next year! I am incredibly thankful for you getting this out so early, will definitely help in determining what can and can't be brought and it seems much more cosplayer friendly than past policies =)
Thanks for the early post!
I don't know if I'll be making any props for next year's cosplay,but it's nice to know I have access right here to specifics about what my prop can/can't be or do (or at least, an early draft of it)instead of searching tirelessly through last years, with a lot of uncertainty about rule changes.
c:
Silly question: Would we be allowed to either guide the Rovers in peace-tying or to do it ourselves (with the zipties) and have them check it to be sure it stays put as required?
Quote from: Dany on June 20, 2010, 03:25:44 PM
Silly question: Would we be allowed to either guide the Rovers in peace-tying or to do it ourselves (with the zipties) and have them check it to be sure it stays put as required?
By "guide them in peace tying" do you mean that you want to tell them where? Or you want to tell them how?
I'm trying to improve over the mistakes we've made the last few years-- one of those mistakes is getting this up so late (which is why I'm giving you guys the official draft in June). Another mistake is consistency-- which is why we'll be training on real props as soon as we start meeting. The last mistake is prop damage-- again, why we'll be training so early. There will also be 12-16 rovers who know as much about the weapons policy and peace-bonding as I do, so they'll be good.
We can't really say "oh, peace-bond it yourself" but we can allow a lot of input from you, especially if you have a specific spot you want to be bonded. You're welcome to speak up, because it's reasonable for you to say "hey, it's not gonna fall off if you leave it that loose, and it's in my benefit to keep it on, so if it comes off, I'll be back."
Does that answer your question?
Thank goodness this kind of thing didn't have to wait until 3 days before the convention to come out. Who ever got the idea to post this up so timely... thank you! :)
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
- All con attendees must wear shoes at all times while in public areas of the convention center and attached hotels. Even if a character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes.
Is this posted anywhere else other than the cosplay rules? I couldn't find it. I mention this because I slipped off my sandals and walked around the swap meet and nobody said nothin'. I kinda figured it was okay because I saw what I think was a rover going barefoot in the main hallways. People other than cosplayers may want to go barefoot.[/list]
Quote from: Aelia on June 20, 2010, 04:06:21 PM
We can't really say "oh, peace-bond it yourself" but we can allow a lot of input from you, especially if you have a specific spot you want to be bonded. You're welcome to speak up, because it's reasonable for you to say "hey, it's not gonna fall off if you leave it that loose, and it's in my benefit to keep it on, so if it comes off, I'll be back."
Does that answer your question?
It makes some sense. I'd like to be able to say "You know, the best way to lock it in is to run the straps through X, Y, and Z" and prove that yes, that WILL work. Not sure about anyone else, but I tried to take peacebonding into consideration when we built our stuff. We almost had stuff on the holsters to buckle things in, but we didn't have time ;)
Quote from: Jeimizu on July 03, 2010, 11:10:09 PM
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
- All con attendees must wear shoes at all times while in public areas of the convention center and attached hotels. Even if a character goes barefoot, the cosplayer must wear shoes.
Is this posted anywhere else other than the cosplay rules? I couldn't find it. I mention this because I slipped off my sandals and walked around the swap meet and nobody said nothin'. I kinda figured it was okay because I saw what I think was a rover going barefoot in the main hallways. People other than cosplayers may want to go barefoot.
It's going to get posted somewhere besides the cosplay rules, though it is considered a rule. Almost every public building ever has that rule of "no shirt, no shoes, no service" or "you must wear shoes" because of safety. I doubt you saw a rover going barefoot, but regardless of who did what, it's not allowed.
It's been an un-written rule until this year, where we are now writing it down.
Aelia, bless you for putting this up so early and so visibly -- and I for one am thrilled to see that our feedback has been taken and responded to with next year's rules.
(Seconding what Dany's saying about 'guiding' peacebonding, please. The folks I had locking my sword into scabbard were fabulous about that this year, and I hope that'll continue.)
One OCD question: this year, I was told that I could bring my stuff back to peacebonding to get the ties cut off for a photoshoot (outside), provided I came back afterwards when I went inside again. (I didn't because 'inside' turned out to be 'heading to the room to change and leave', but that's besides the point.) Will this be true as well next year, and will your folks have the tools for it? (I ask mostly to know whether to plan on sticking something in my day kit that'll let me do this myself if necessary.)
Quote from: Charis on July 06, 2010, 01:23:56 PM
One OCD question: this year, I was told that I could bring my stuff back to peacebonding to get the ties cut off for a photoshoot (outside), provided I came back afterwards when I went inside again. (I didn't because 'inside' turned out to be 'heading to the room to change and leave', but that's besides the point.) Will this be true as well next year, and will your folks have the tools for it? (I ask mostly to know whether to plan on sticking something in my day kit that'll let me do this myself if necessary.)
We'll be having Michael back at the gatherings table in 2011 (we didn't scare him off), so we'll have someone there to take it off and re-bond you as needed. However, you can never go amiss with a pair of nail clippers or small scissors in your kit, though they won't be necessary.
Quote from: Aelia on July 08, 2010, 05:22:10 PM
Quote from: Charis on July 06, 2010, 01:23:56 PM
One OCD question: this year, I was told that I could bring my stuff back to peacebonding to get the ties cut off for a photoshoot (outside), provided I came back afterwards when I went inside again. (I didn't because 'inside' turned out to be 'heading to the room to change and leave', but that's besides the point.) Will this be true as well next year, and will your folks have the tools for it? (I ask mostly to know whether to plan on sticking something in my day kit that'll let me do this myself if necessary.)
We'll be having Michael back at the gatherings table in 2011 (we didn't scare him off), so we'll have someone there to take it off and re-bond you as needed. However, you can never go amiss with a pair of nail clippers or small scissors in your kit, though they won't be necessary.
YEAH FOR MICHAEL!!! :) He better be coming back... he was absolutely AWESOME!
XD
I'm so glad to hear Michael's coming back! YAAAAAY!!!
I'm considering doing Cody (Final Fight/Street Fighter).
Are handcuffs fine, as long as they aren't made out of what is considered "live steel", and as long as I'm wearing them the whole time?
Quote from: bochero on July 16, 2010, 05:09:34 PM
I'm considering doing Cody (Final Fight/Street Fighter).
Are handcuffs fine, as long as they aren't made out of what is considered "live steel", and as long as I'm wearing them the whole time?
Do you already have handcuffs, or are you asking before shopping?
The reason I ask is because my concerns are:
- Chain could be used as a flail/garrote (not likely if you're wearing them and/or chain is reasonable length)
- You could get locked in and/or they could get too tight and hurt you (not an issue if you have multiple keys and you keep them on you and/or you have some that can't lock)
If you have them, I'd love to see a picture. If you're going shopping, please do so with those factors in mind. I see no real reason to object to them unless you or someone else is likely to get hurt, and with most handcuffs, the most dangerous thing you can do is over-tighten them and hurt yourself.
Thanks for all the info, 8) but I still have a few questions:
1) Are Bokkens allowed?
2) If yes, I can get them peace-bonded just by finding any Rover, & all I have to do is ask them to P-Bond it for me?
3) Would you need a picture to prove that the weapon we carry matches our cosplay?
Quote from: MyMidnightAffair on July 18, 2010, 01:30:39 AM
Thanks for all the info, 8) but I still have a few questions:
1) Are Bokkens allowed?
2) If yes, I can get them peace-bonded just by finding any Rover, & all I have to do is ask them to P-Bond it for me?
3) Would you need a picture to prove that the weapon we carry matches our cosplay?
1) Are Bokken allowed?
Yes
2) Who can peace bond them?
Rovers at peace bonding stations-- in 2010 there was a station in the convention center entrance hall next to the gatherings table, and a station on the marriott second floor, near the panels rooms. These two tables (at minimum) should return in 2011.
3) Would you need a picture to prove it matches?
The rule about props is:
Only props which are part of a cosplay and suit the costume will be peace-bonded. It should be clear just by looking at you that the bokken is appropriate for the costume, and it should not be necessary to have a picture for it to be clear that you are cosplaying.
Questions 2 and 3 are answered by the first two bullet-points under "Prop Rules & Limitations," but I'm guessing you asked because it wasn't clear, so I hope this explanation was clearer.
What are you cosplaying?
Quote from: Aelia on July 18, 2010, 07:24:09 AM
Quote from: MyMidnightAffair on July 18, 2010, 01:30:39 AM
Thanks for all the info, 8) but I still have a few questions:
1) Are Bokkens allowed?
2) If yes, I can get them peace-bonded just by finding any Rover, & all I have to do is ask them to P-Bond it for me?
3) Would you need a picture to prove that the weapon we carry matches our cosplay?
1) Are Bokken allowed?
Yes
2) Who can peace bond them?
Rovers at peace bonding stations-- in 2010 there was a station in the convention center entrance hall next to the gatherings table, and a station on the marriott second floor, near the panels rooms. These two tables (at minimum) should return in 2011.
3) Would you need a picture to prove it matches?
The rule about props is: Only props which are part of a cosplay and suit the costume will be peace-bonded. It should be clear just by looking at you that the bokken is appropriate for the costume, and it should not be necessary to have a picture for it to be clear that you are cosplaying.
Questions 2 and 3 are answered by the first two bullet-points under "Prop Rules & Limitations," but I'm guessing you asked because it wasn't clear, so I hope this explanation was clearer.
What are you cosplaying?
Thank you for the helpful answers: This is will be my first time bringing a weapon to Fanime.
I will be cosplaying as Izuna from the video game Izuna:Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, and as Kyubei Yagyu from Gintama.
Izuna is mostly seen holding a steel katana, & since I do not have that, I decided to bring a bokken instead.
For Kyubei Yagyu's cosplay, same thing.
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
FanimeCon Prop Rules & Limitations
- Some props are allowed conditionally:
- Signs which are an integral part of a cosplay, and which an actual character carries may be peace-bonded.
So does that mean that my Brain Age cosplay need to be peace-bonded?
http://www.cosplay.com/costume/292689/
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on July 23, 2010, 02:23:17 AM
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
FanimeCon Prop Rules & Limitations
- Some props are allowed conditionally:
- Signs which are an integral part of a cosplay, and which an actual character carries may be peace-bonded.
So does that mean that my Brain Age cosplay need to be peace-bonded?
http://www.cosplay.com/costume/292689/
I would consider your particular sign to be clothing, rather than a prop... because of the way it's used.
Quote from: Aelia on July 23, 2010, 10:18:12 AM
Quote from: OniCourseMusha on July 23, 2010, 02:23:17 AM
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
FanimeCon Prop Rules & Limitations
- Some props are allowed conditionally:
- Signs which are an integral part of a cosplay, and which an actual character carries may be peace-bonded.
So does that mean that my Brain Age cosplay need to be peace-bonded?
http://www.cosplay.com/costume/292689/
I would consider your particular sign to be clothing, rather than a prop... because of the way it's used.
Thanks for clarifying.
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume
combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
alright thank you
but what about the cardboard tonfa? they'de be sewn to the costume so that the only way to hurt anything would be to willingly use my fists as a weapon instead
Quote from: azreale on August 04, 2010, 09:45:15 AM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
alright thank you
but what about the cardboard tonfa? they'de be sewn to the costume so that the only way to hurt anything would be to willingly use my fists as a weapon instead
Sorry-- forgot to answer the tonfa bit.
We're not allowing tonfa (regardless of material) because it violates California weapons code. Until I manage to get an appointment with SJPD to talk about "what if it's made of ____" I'd rather say no. (Because I'm less of a jerk if I start with no and switch to yes later than the other way around.) Keep an eye on any updates which may or may not happen later this year.
Quote from: Aelia on August 04, 2010, 04:41:27 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 04, 2010, 09:45:15 AM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
alright awesome. will do!
alright thank you
but what about the cardboard tonfa? they'de be sewn to the costume so that the only way to hurt anything would be to willingly use my fists as a weapon instead
Sorry-- forgot to answer the tonfa bit.
We're not allowing tonfa (regardless of material) because it violates California weapons code. Until I manage to get an appointment with SJPD to talk about "what if it's made of ____" I'd rather say no. (Because I'm less of a jerk if I start with no and switch to yes later than the other way around.) Keep an eye on any updates which may or may not happen later this year.
I have a kind of odd question. What I will have isn't necessarily a weapon, but I wanted to check just in case.
I am planning on making a doctor/apothecary steampunk costume for the theme gathering in 2011. For part of the costume I was wanting to make a backpack with specimen jars on the outside and filling them with things that looked like medicine.
As long as nothing in them is actual medicine/flammable/ not given to other people/etc...should this be ok?
For example I was planning on filling one jar with peppermint tea to look like herbs or another with a candy like good and plenty to look like pills.
Would it be ok to just come and get this inspected/peace bonded say if the jars are glued shut or should I bring the materials (like the good and plenty in the box), show the staff doing the peacebonding, and let them watch me put it into the jars so they know exactly what it is?
Thanks, and sorry if this is confusing. I just wanted to check in before I start making this. =)
Quote from: gr33nt3a on August 08, 2010, 01:09:29 PM
I have a kind of odd question. What I will have isn't necessarily a weapon, but I wanted to check just in case.
I am planning on making a doctor/apothecary steampunk costume for the theme gathering in 2011. For part of the costume I was wanting to make a backpack with specimen jars on the outside and filling them with things that looked like medicine.
As long as nothing in them is actual medicine/flammable/ not given to other people/etc...should this be ok?
For example I was planning on filling one jar with peppermint tea to look like herbs or another with a candy like good and plenty to look like pills.
Would it be ok to just come and get this inspected/peace bonded say if the jars are glued shut or should I bring the materials (like the good and plenty in the box), show the staff doing the peacebonding, and let them watch me put it into the jars so they know exactly what it is?
Thanks, and sorry if this is confusing. I just wanted to check in before I start making this. =)
Oh man dude... way to come up with quite the doozy. I think... as long as you're not
pretending to be a doctor in inappropriate situations-- that is, no rushing up to an actual medical situation and pretending you can help-- and you're not giving people "medicine", and it stays in your backpack, you should be OK.
You won't have to glue your jars shut, I think.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting this up so early! OMG you have no idea how much this will help me with my concerns with my cosplays! I was hoping you could help me out with two in particular. My group of friends decided that we should all go as Soul Eater. My character is Death the Kid who carries guns! I can go without if needed, but the whole point of this guy is his guns which sucks. I saw above that the policy mentioned we could use toy or fake guns that had no working parts AND the orange tip. Here is a picture of the cosplay I would be going as and I would make sure there was an orange tip. Let me know if this is okay.
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3116%2F2702900170_5d2ba83554.jpg&hash=30abc4c8d832c7b49bba92344839853299cf1016)
and my friend would be going as Maka from Soul Eater with the possibility of using her scythe which I have seen others from last year carrying around, and I see that the image below shows a girl using one in the convention center (I am aware the rules can change however). We both understand that she would not be able to swing it around (as if a 24 year old would, but you never know lol) and that it must remain vertical at all times.
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fepii.info%2Fanime%2F2008%2520Fanime%2FSoul%2520Eater%2520-%2520Maka.jpg&hash=62eec7bf13c328af298026ee6e1e26bf2ee92d5b)
And thanks again for this! I have already favorited this on my computer.
EDIT: just realized how big this post is because of the pictures. SORRY
Junsui_87: The scythe is the easier question; yes, she can carry it provided it can fit through a normal doorway.
The guns are a little trickier (but not by much) you have to make sure they don't work in any way, and they have to have the orange tip.
Both of you would have to get peace-bonded to carry those.
Quote from: Aelia on August 16, 2010, 10:08:18 AM
Junsui_87: The scythe is the easier question; yes, she can carry it provided it can fit through a normal doorway.
The guns are a little trickier (but not by much) you have to make sure they don't work in any way, and they have to have the orange tip.
Both of you would have to get peace-bonded to carry those.
I figured as much since ANYTHING resembling a weapon should be peacebonded. (I guess I forgot to mentioned that in my post.) :o It states all of the above on the first page in your post, but I wanted to double check. I don't want to lug something as large as a scythe all the way there, just to have it left in the hotel room for "funzies." I was more worried about my weapons since they are guns. Thanks for the advice though. ^_^
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
Ah.. -raises hand- I still need a little help on peace-bonding.. >-<"
-points to my previous , yet old,post-
Quote from: MyMidnightAffair on August 19, 2010, 04:08:49 PM
Ah.. -raises hand- I still need a little help on peace-bonding.. >-<"
-points to my previous , yet old,post-
Ahh... my "what are you cosplaying" was more nosy than anything. You'll just need to come by a peace-bonding station in costume with your props and you'll be fine. We'll walk you through it. Unless you still had questions?
hi i know you probably noticed my last post. but just to make sure (since i always forget to reply if someone different posted after another person) * ^^* Kirara as a quad ok or no?
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 05:04:51 PM
Quote from: MyMidnightAffair on August 19, 2010, 04:08:49 PM
Ah.. -raises hand- I still need a little help on peace-bonding.. >-<"
-points to my previous , yet old,post-
Ahh... my "what are you cosplaying" was more nosy than anything. You'll just need to come by a peace-bonding station in costume with your props and you'll be fine. We'll walk you through it. Unless you still had questions?
Thank you.
where is this peace-bonding station located?
Quote from: MyMidnightAffair on August 19, 2010, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 05:04:51 PM
Quote from: MyMidnightAffair on August 19, 2010, 04:08:49 PM
Ah.. -raises hand- I still need a little help on peace-bonding.. >-<"
-points to my previous , yet old,post-
Ahh... my "what are you cosplaying" was more nosy than anything. You'll just need to come by a peace-bonding station in costume with your props and you'll be fine. We'll walk you through it. Unless you still had questions?
Thank you.
where is this peace-bonding station located?
I can't tell you that for sure yet. You'll have to wait until closer to the convention.
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 10:51:48 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
meaning the dealers hall & artist hall correct?
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 11:25:24 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 10:51:48 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
Quote from: azreale on August 20, 2010, 12:52:17 AM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 11:25:24 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 10:51:48 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 19, 2010, 03:14:56 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
The big reason we're saying "no exhibit halls" is because of the doorways. The areas near them aren't too crowded, but hanging out by entrances and exits is bad. In Dealer's Hall, the only good "uncrowded" place to be is in the area at the far end from the doors, and to get there you have to walk through very crowded aisles. Artist's alley, the walkway is bigger, and slightly less crowded, but it would still be problematic and a crowd-flow problem. E-Gaming is usually empty enough that you could walk around the outside of the arcade games, as long as swap-meet isn't going on, but still getting inside can be problematic at times.
We're sticking with stay outside of the exhibit halls.
I also want to mention that Kirara + the boomerang would be fine outside, or on the concourse.
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Quote from: Aelia on August 19, 2010, 12:19:15 AM
Quote from: azreale on August 18, 2010, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Aelia on August 03, 2010, 11:33:28 PM
Quote from: azreale on August 03, 2010, 11:20:20 PM
can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
The big reason we're saying "no exhibit halls" is because of the doorways. The areas near them aren't too crowded, but hanging out by entrances and exits is bad. In Dealer's Hall, the only good "uncrowded" place to be is in the area at the far end from the doors, and to get there you have to walk through very crowded aisles. Artist's alley, the walkway is bigger, and slightly less crowded, but it would still be problematic and a crowd-flow problem. E-Gaming is usually empty enough that you could walk around the outside of the arcade games, as long as swap-meet isn't going on, but still getting inside can be problematic at times.
We're sticking with stay outside of the exhibit halls.
I also want to mention that Kirara + the boomerang would be fine outside, or on the concourse.
Thats fine. I redid my plans and foun that at the very largest. Kirara would be 5ft long & 4 feet tall. This still means no halls though correct?
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can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
The big reason we're saying "no exhibit halls" is because of the doorways. The areas near them aren't too crowded, but hanging out by entrances and exits is bad. In Dealer's Hall, the only good "uncrowded" place to be is in the area at the far end from the doors, and to get there you have to walk through very crowded aisles. Artist's alley, the walkway is bigger, and slightly less crowded, but it would still be problematic and a crowd-flow problem. E-Gaming is usually empty enough that you could walk around the outside of the arcade games, as long as swap-meet isn't going on, but still getting inside can be problematic at times.
We're sticking with stay outside of the exhibit halls.
I also want to mention that Kirara + the boomerang would be fine outside, or on the concourse.
Thats fine. I redid my plans and foun that at the very largest. Kirara would be 5ft long & 4 feet tall. This still means no halls though correct?
I think we're gonna stick with "outside the exhibit halls" because of the length of kirara. She's just so very large.
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can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
The big reason we're saying "no exhibit halls" is because of the doorways. The areas near them aren't too crowded, but hanging out by entrances and exits is bad. In Dealer's Hall, the only good "uncrowded" place to be is in the area at the far end from the doors, and to get there you have to walk through very crowded aisles. Artist's alley, the walkway is bigger, and slightly less crowded, but it would still be problematic and a crowd-flow problem. E-Gaming is usually empty enough that you could walk around the outside of the arcade games, as long as swap-meet isn't going on, but still getting inside can be problematic at times.
We're sticking with stay outside of the exhibit halls.
I also want to mention that Kirara + the boomerang would be fine outside, or on the concourse.
Thats fine. I redid my plans and foun that at the very largest. Kirara would be 5ft long & 4 feet tall. This still means no halls though correct?
I think we're gonna stick with "outside the exhibit halls" because of the length of kirara. She's just so very large.
thats perfectly fine. thank you! =D haha
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Ah.. -raises hand- I still need a little help on peace-bonding.. >-<"
-points to my previous , yet old,post-
Ahh... my "what are you cosplaying" was more nosy than anything. You'll just need to come by a peace-bonding station in costume with your props and you'll be fine. We'll walk you through it. Unless you still had questions?
Thank you.
where is this peace-bonding station located?
I can't tell you that for sure yet. You'll have to wait until closer to the convention.
Ok, thanks for the P.B. help!
PB Queen,
I noticed azreale mentioned having Kirara on wheels. In the past, we've not allowed roller blades/skates, scooters and bicycles on the upper concourse. It's a rare problem anyway, but what's the official stance on it this year? And can a prop with wheels be allowed under certain conditions?
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PB Queen,
I noticed azreale mentioned having Kirara on wheels. In the past, we've not allowed roller blades/skates, scooters and bicycles on the upper concourse. It's a rare problem anyway, but what's the official stance on it this year? And can a prop with wheels be allowed under certain conditions?
We're still not allowing skateboards/rollerblades/rollerskates. I have to admit, I didn't think about the "on wheels" thing, but I think large props on wheels are different from skateboards.
Gonna bring that question to the higher ups and get a firmer answer.
I was wondering about a specific prop.
I'm planning on doing this[/cosplay] and having the club. I was thinking of using a prop Halloween one similar to [url=http://www.halloween31.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3593&]this (http://i52.tinypic.com/iz9a1c.jpg) and painting it to look like a more realistic woodgrain (instead of plastic). It is very lightweight in real life and would take a lot of effort to damage someone/something with it.
Would this be allowed, and if not, if there any way I can modify it so it is allowed?
Thank you~ :D
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I was wondering about a specific prop.
I'm planning on doing this cosplay (http://i52.tinypic.com/iz9a1c.jpg) and having the club. I was thinking of using a prop Halloween one similar to this (http://www.halloween31.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3593&) and painting it to look like a more realistic woodgrain (instead of plastic). It is very lightweight in real life and would take a lot of effort to damage someone/something with it.
Would this be allowed, and if not, if there any way I can modify it so it is allowed?
Thank you~ :D
I see no issue with a wood-toned plastic club. You'd have to get it tagged, but carrying it should not be a problem. If you make that costume, just be sure you plan to prevent any slipping, and then you should be fine.
Don't wory about slipping~ I'm planning on securing the top very well (and I will be wearing a well-fitted bra underneath that it will likely be attached to), and the bottoms are going to be a little more covering (more like a skirt with a slit + boyshorts rather than a bikini + a waist wrap).
Thank you for your prompt reply!
Also, just to make sure... a non-functional giant hammer (http://i53.tinypic.com/334njwl.jpg) that is small enough to fit through doorways (it will probably end up being ~5'7" or 5'8" so) would be allowed if I get it tagged, correct?
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Also, just to make sure... a non-functional giant hammer (http://i53.tinypic.com/334njwl.jpg) that is small enough to fit through doorways (it will probably end up being ~5'7" or 5'8" so) would be allowed if I get it tagged, correct?
That looks OK to me. Should be fine.
If I cosplay as Kouta Hirano from HOTD and use a real nail gun, that is gutted + has painted orange tip, will that have to be peace bonded? Or is the fact that I have a 'real' nail gun enough that I cannot use the prop.
Also, I am a little confused about the peace bonding. I recall seeing people walk around with props not tied down to anything but the rules say "If you want to carry a prop at FanimeCon, it must be peace-bonded...," So would this prevent me from holding any prop, such as the nail gun or staff?
Dennis, "peace bonding" doesn't necessarily mean binding the weapon to its sheath or otherwise to the person -- though that may vary from convention to convention. Typically, peacebonding means con staff places a coloured zip tie or some other distinctive marker on the prop/weapon that means the person holding it has agreed to the convention terms with regards to that item (which will usually include things like "I won't swing it around" and "I won't threaten anyone with it, except in posing for pictures").
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If I cosplay as Kouta Hirano from HOTD and use a real nail gun, that is gutted + has painted orange tip, will that have to be peace bonded? Or is the fact that I have a 'real' nail gun enough that I cannot use the prop.
Also, I am a little confused about the peace bonding. I recall seeing people walk around with props not tied down to anything but the rules say "If you want to carry a prop at FanimeCon, it must be peace-bonded...," So would this prevent me from holding any prop, such as the nail gun or staff?
Charis had it right; we don't have to attach it to you just because it's peace bonded.
What sort of nail gun are you planning on carrying? (Brand? Pics? Anything distinguishing?) I mean, a pneumatic nail gun would be fine, because unless you have an air compressor with you, it's harmless. An electric one though, would be harder to establish as "gutted" and nailguns are actually very dangerous. Before I can OK it, I'd like a little more detail on the gun you want to use.
1. would aisaka taiga's wooden sword//bokken be okay?
pictures : http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs48/f/2009/225/f/a/Toradora__The_Tiger__s_Tears_by_behindinfinity.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/taiga%20sword/kyubichan/random%20pics/tenori_taiga_PNG.png
http://media.photobucket.com/image/taiga%20sword/MetalSonic700/08983d95b874998f7cc3caba39d577eb4b5.jpg
2. also if this is allowed it needs to be peacebonded correct ?
3. do ALL props need to be peace bonded or is it just weapon props ? for example hatsune miku's meagaphone in love is war. i used it last year and did not get it peacebonded and no one stopped me for it so would the megaphone be okay?
thanks~
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1. would aisaka taiga's wooden sword//bokken be okay?
pictures : http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs48/f/2009/225/f/a/Toradora__The_Tiger__s_Tears_by_behindinfinity.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/taiga%20sword/kyubichan/random%20pics/tenori_taiga_PNG.png
http://media.photobucket.com/image/taiga%20sword/MetalSonic700/08983d95b874998f7cc3caba39d577eb4b5.jpg
2. also if this is allowed it needs to be peacebonded correct ?
3. do ALL props need to be peace bonded or is it just weapon props ? for example hatsune miku's meagaphone in love is war. i used it last year and did not get it peacebonded and no one stopped me for it so would the megaphone be okay?
thanks~
The bokken would need to be peacebonded, but it is alright to carry. The megaphone is allowed as long as it does not become a problem; don't use it indoors, keep control of it, etc. You know, standard common courtesy. If it becomes a problem, that may change, but it does not need to be peacebonded.
So it turns out I am not allowed to gut the nailgun. However, it is only usable with an air compressor.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8987/nailgund.jpg
instructions booklet as well
http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/cgi-bin/schematic.cgi/campbell-hausfeld/NB003008/
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So it turns out I am not allowed to gut the nailgun. However, it is only usable with an air compressor.
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8987/nailgund.jpg
instructions booklet as well
http://www.toolpartsdirect.com/cgi-bin/schematic.cgi/campbell-hausfeld/NB003008/
As I said, a pneumatic nail gun would be fine (even un-gutted). I'm sure we'd notice you hauling around the air-compressor which would be necessary to make it dangerous. Just don't put any nails in it while on premises, and get it peacebonded properly.
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- Especially in crowded areas, attendees are expected to carry their props carefully & in neutral positions. Long or tall props must be carried vertically, and sword-like and gun-like props should be holstered.
What if you won't have a sheath for your gun? I don't plan on making Caliburn's sheath at all because I won't have time nor the skill to do it. This threw me off..
Also I have a cosplay I'm working on and she has chains from her hip to her wristson both the front and back. Do I have to have plastic chains or am I allowed to use metal ones?
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- Especially in crowded areas, attendees are expected to carry their props carefully & in neutral positions. Long or tall props must be carried vertically, and sword-like and gun-like props should be holstered.
What if you won't have a sheath for your gun? I don't plan on making Caliburn's sheath at all because I won't have time nor the skill to do it.
Err... Caliburn? Let's start with who Caliburn is and work from there. Caliburn from Fate Stay Night, the cute girl with the big sword? Does she have a gun? If you can't do the sheath, you can't do the sheath, but a loop on a belt would suffice for the "holstered".
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Also I have a cosplay I'm working on and she has chains from her hip to her wristson both the front and back. Do I have to have plastic chains or am I allowed to use metal ones?
This isn't Caliburn anymore? She doesn't seem to have chains. Who is this cosplay?
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- Especially in crowded areas, attendees are expected to carry their props carefully & in neutral positions. Long or tall props must be carried vertically, and sword-like and gun-like props should be holstered.
What if you won't have a sheath for your gun? I don't plan on making Caliburn's sheath at all because I won't have time nor the skill to do it.
Err... Caliburn? Let's start with who Caliburn is and work from there. Caliburn from Fate Stay Night, the cute girl with the big sword? Does she have a gun? If you can't do the sheath, you can't do the sheath, but a loop on a belt would suffice for the "holstered".
Sorry I probably should have been more clear. Caliburn is the sword's name. Saber uses it. I do have one other question regarding this sword though. It's going to be proportionately large. Seeing I'm tall I have to make it so I can comfortable rest my hands on it like so: http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:72CwJrUf_pQVzM:http://www.kevinlmw.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/fate_stay_night-fate_unlimited_codes-saber-saber_lily-sword_thumb.jpg&t=1 (http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:72CwJrUf_pQVzM:http://www.kevinlmw.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/fate_stay_night-fate_unlimited_codes-saber-saber_lily-sword_thumb.jpg&t=1)
I'm not sure if it will be too large to put in a loop on my waist and not be worried about hitting anyone with it. Would it then fall under the category of a larger prop and need to be carried vertically?
This is Caliburn for your reference on the look of the sword. http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090730164911/typemoon/images/7/7d/W._Caliburn.jpg (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090730164911/typemoon/images/7/7d/W._Caliburn.jpg)
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Also I have a cosplay I'm working on and she has chains from her hip to her wrists on both the front and back. Do I have to have plastic chains or am I allowed to use metal ones?
This isn't Caliburn anymore? She doesn't seem to have chains. Who is this cosplay?
I was talking about a completely different cosplay, thus why I used the spacing I did. This one is Magical Exemplar from the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game. she has chains that extend from her belt on her waist to her wrists. this is on both the back and the front. I am curious on whether I am allowed to use metal or if it has to be non-metal.
The best I can do for a reference picture for her is to show you a picture of the card seeing she has not been in the anime series. Though, I may be wrong about it being on both the back and front. Re-looking at the picture it seems like it comes from the back and is wrapped around to the back. But I still need to know what type of material is allowed for a chain like that.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100725061521/yugioh/images/3/3f/MagicalExemplarSDSC-EN-C-1E.png (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100725061521/yugioh/images/3/3f/MagicalExemplarSDSC-EN-C-1E.png)
Sorry if I ranted a little on the last one I am literally in the middle of constructing that cosplay so I'm on a totally different thought process than normal.
Chaye-- the spacing makes sense when you mention it, but when initially posted/read it just made me think you were talking about two different props.
Anyway, regarding the Sword: It's large enough that it would qualify as a "large prop" and would just need to be carried neutrally, rather than you having to find a way to make a sheath for it... which would be awkward at best.
Regarding the chains: If you have the ability to do so, it would be better to use plastic. As far as OK-ing metal, let me ask the powers that be and get back to you. In the past, we haven't allowed it, but I'm not entirely sure about our opinion for this year.
Side not to Chaye, if you decide to do the second cosplay mentioned, do you really want to be walking around with metal chains dragging your arms down? even smaller chains will feel heavy if you have to walk around with them for a few hours.
As far as the chains go, plastic would be best. Metal chains, provided they are lightweight metal chains would be alright. (By "lightweight" I mean like jewelry chain, 13mm or less. Not hardware chains, which would be Grade 10 and up.) Make sure that they are secured, and that they cannot be swung around, and that you can still safely move.
Add some sort of safety fastener at either end; a carabiner or something, so if anything happens, you can be unhooked quickly.
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As far as the chains go, plastic would be best. Metal chains, provided they are lightweight metal chains would be alright. (By "lightweight" I mean like jewelry chain, 13mm or less. Not hardware chains, which would be Grade 10 and up.) Make sure that they are secured, and that they cannot be swung around, and that you can still safely move.
Add some sort of safety fastener at either end; a carabiner or something, so if anything happens, you can be unhooked quickly.
I am still looking for plastic chain, I assure you! I'm just having a difficult time finding plastic chain in small enough links, but I haven't given up looking. I just wanted to know in case I have to last resort to it. And thanks! Now I know that if all else fails to use jewelry grade.
Runewitt- thank you for your concern, but I had considered such things before deciding on making this cosplay. I'm already 65% done with it.
If you really need to use hardware grade, use the very lightweight stuff. (If it's going to be horribly difficult or expensive to find jewelery stuff) My point is mostly to use smaller chain...
Quote from: Aelia on November 18, 2010, 10:38:29 AM
If you really need to use hardware grade, use the very lightweight stuff. (If it's going to be horribly difficult or expensive to find jewelery stuff) My point is mostly to use smaller chain...
Jewelry chain is actually not hard to get at all nor is it all that expensive (not that I find things to be too expensive when it comes to cosplay lol) But thank you! I'm glad I know what I can use now ^__^
Forgive me if something similar has already been asked and answered, but I'm trying to put together a Griffith costume for the upcoming con, and I'm considering crafting the sabre and scabbard of wood. Will I be able to wear it around with no problem after having it peace bonded? Will I be able to draw and pose with it for pictures?
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Forgive me if something similar has already been asked and answered, but I'm trying to put together a Griffith costume for the upcoming con, and I'm considering crafting the sabre and scabbard of wood. Will I be able to wear it around with no problem after having it peace bonded? Will I be able to draw and pose with it for pictures?
As long as it's made of wood, you only need a peace-bond. It would still be draw-able.
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can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
i know you said to stay out of the halls but what about nearest bathroom access? or will my hotel room be the only option? as well as drinking fountains?
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can i use tonfa made out of cardboard or foam as a prop or is that also not ok?
also if i have two props, a stand alone giant Kirara and sango's hiraikotsu, can they both be long and large or do they have to fit the sixe restriction as if they were one large prop?
Our size restriction is intended to make it so that in the case of an evacuation, we would not have huge cosplayers with huge props clogging doorways and slowing everything down. If you feel that your Sango props and costume combined would not pose a moving hazard in such a situation, then everything should be fine.
my Stand alone kirara would be rather large.... but on wheels and easy to move but horizontal do to her structure. do you think that would be ok?
like in this picture: http://www.cosplay.com/photo/1108608/
this cosplayer did the same think that im thinking of. she doesn't have her boomerang in this picture but she did have both
this ok? or to much of a potential hazard?
Err.... I'm gonna say that Kirara should stay outside-- that is, on the first floor concorse, and out front by the fountains. Just for crowd reasons (both when you're trying to move, and when you get stopped for fifty bazillion pictures) It would not be okay in the exhibit halls, because they get too crowded.
If you do actually make that, please do enter in masquerade. I think it would be prize-worthy. Grab some other inuyasha cosplays, too.
haha thanks
well what about if kirara was alone? would she be aloud in the halls? im asking because the plan i have now is to make it so that i can either walk with a stand alone kirara with me. or wear the kirara myself as a costume. As Kirara i'd have a handler but as she is still big i wanted to know if she'd be allowed upstairs in the more popular areas? i did this two years ago with Akamaru but kirara's a tad bigger with her tails & all. just making sure this would be ok
thanks!
??? the above quote????
I'm gonna need some real dimensions to be able to visualize just how large we're talking here.
hmmmm.... at the tallest she'll be about 4'5" or shorter. and in length about..... 5-6.5 ft long? at the VERY longest 7. but thats doubtful
The verdict is something along the lines of:
Provided that she really stays within the 4.5' x 6.5' range, you can have her out on the concourse, in the public areas of the convention center. Kirara would not be allowed into panels, video rooms, or exhibit halls.
thats fine. but if i/kirara were to enter the halls for a moment and stayed in the open areas to hide from the crowds or in the alcoves by the exits of the halls, would that be ok? (i.e. open areas in the gamers hall or the open spots by the exits that are usually very uncrowded?)
i know you said to stay out of the halls but what about nearest bathroom access? or will my hotel room be the only option? as well as drinking fountains?
There are restrooms on the first floor to the Mariott side of Registration, on the Second Floor by the Video Room hallway/inside the video rooms (again, Mariott Side), in the Mariott on the second floor, and at the Hilton side near the maid cafe. I believe there are drinking fountains within 20 feet of each of these, as well as water stations in the video room hallway and probably by Maid Cafe. If, however, you find that you desperately need a fountain or a restroom, and none of the others are available, I'm hardly going to penalize you for needing to go into an exhibit hall.
As much as I understand that you're trying hard to define the rules so you don't break them, it is important to remember that sometimes you can define things *too* clearly and not leave yourself any breathing room.
Generally, the goal of the limits I've placed on you is that we don't want you spending a lot of time clogging high-traffic areas with a large costume and prop; places like the aisles of Dealer's Hall, or the entryway during busy times. Should you need to do so for a very important reason-- medical, bathroom, food, water, etc.-- I'm not going to freak out. I just ask that you follow the spirit of it, rather than the letter of it, if you understand my meaning?
I am working on an NCR Ranger in combat armor from the Game Fallout: New Vegas. To go along with the costume I am going to soon start construction on a prop Anti-material rifle. Construction is going to be of wood PCV gaffer's tape and some lexan accent pieces with a pain scheme of flat steel colors with added 'dirt grime and rust'.
Would I have to paint off the tip in safety orange for this?
In lieu of the AMR I am also working on an NCR flag. If I'm reading the peacebonding information correctly I would have to have the flag on a wooden pole, or would an aluminum flag pole be acceptable for carrying the prop on?
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I am working on an NCR Ranger in combat armor from the Game Fallout: New Vegas. To go along with the costume I am going to soon start construction on a prop Anti-material rifle. Construction is going to be of wood PCV gaffer's tape and some lexan accent pieces with a pain scheme of flat steel colors with added 'dirt grime and rust'.
Would I have to paint off the tip in safety orange for this?
The compromise we have made for not requiring guns to be holstered-- so they can actually be hand-carried-- is the orange tip. It
has to be present for it to get peace-bonded. That is not to say that you have to paint it orange; you could use some orange tape to cover the tip, and so long as it stayed on for the duration of con, you would be fine. Then you would be free to take it off at the end of con for future costume usage.
Also, I'd like to see your costume at some point (purely out of curiosity, not to do with peace-bonding) Are you going to be wearing a full combat outfit, or are you going to accessorize with some of the random things you can pick up in the desert (like the fedora from fridge-man?)
Quote from: Rodney_Pheonix on December 31, 2010, 12:27:08 AM
In lieu of the AMR I am also working on an NCR flag. If I'm reading the peacebonding information correctly I would have to have the flag on a wooden pole, or would an aluminum flag pole be acceptable for carrying the prop on?
Hm. I don't believe we've considered the material for flagpoles and the like-- I think as long as it's a fairly lightweight flagpole, you should be fine with either aluminum or wood. Just make sure if it's got finished (or at least smoothed) ends.
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Quote from: Rodney_Pheonix on December 31, 2010, 12:27:08 AM
I am working on an NCR Ranger in combat armor from the Game Fallout: New Vegas. To go along with the costume I am going to soon start construction on a prop Anti-material rifle. Construction is going to be of wood PCV gaffer's tape and some lexan accent pieces with a pain scheme of flat steel colors with added 'dirt grime and rust'.
Would I have to paint off the tip in safety orange for this?
The compromise we have made for not requiring guns to be holstered-- so they can actually be hand-carried-- is the orange tip. It has to be present for it to get peace-bonded. That is not to say that you have to paint it orange; you could use some orange tape to cover the tip, and so long as it stayed on for the duration of con, you would be fine. Then you would be free to take it off at the end of con for future costume usage.
Also, I'd like to see your costume at some point (purely out of curiosity, not to do with peace-bonding) Are you going to be wearing a full combat outfit, or are you going to accessorize with some of the random things you can pick up in the desert (like the fedora from fridge-man?)
I've considered some of that, but I'm mostly focused on working on the AMR and the combat armor+duster right now. Which thankfully I've noticed that the ranger combat armor is a one (maybe 2two) piece over the chest area and maybe some other armor pieces under the duster sleeves. Just need to get the EVA foam once I finish my pattern. I'll robably add in some odds and ends that I'd have picked up from working the wastelands.
Though if I can't get the AMR finished in time I'll cut to my plan B, with is a Ranger Sequoia or my 'scrap' rifle. I think the scrap rifle might have last years bonding tag on it.
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Quote from: Rodney_Pheonix on December 31, 2010, 12:27:08 AM
In lieu of the AMR I am also working on an NCR flag. If I'm reading the peacebonding information correctly I would have to have the flag on a wooden pole, or would an aluminum flag pole be acceptable for carrying the prop on?
Hm. I don't believe we've considered the material for flagpoles and the like-- I think as long as it's a fairly lightweight flagpole, you should be fine with either aluminum or wood. Just make sure if it's got finished (or at least smoothed) ends.
Gotcha. I can probably scrounge up a flagpole that fits those definitions.
i havent been on here since last fanime and i can say i LOVE the new policies!
too bad most my cosplays this year wont require any sort of props :(
so, the policy says things need to fit through standard doors. I want do do a Totoro cosplay, and keep it close to scale, how wide are the doors at the convention center? 33", 36"? Also, if i make a leaf umbrella, can it (the upright, not the actual leaf) be more than 4ft tall without causing problems at the doors?
Runewitt: When I say standard doors, I mean like the sort of doors you're going to have in your house. If you can make a costume which fits through those with ease, then it counts as "fitting."
Also, I have no idea about the umbrella. If you're intending to hand-carry it, so long as it can either a) collapse in such a way that you can put it though a doorway or b) lower it as you carry it to fit, I don't see that the height of it is going to matter.
Helllo ^_^ I've searched the thread but I can't find an answer to this question. My character has a machine gun, so I was wondering if we're allowed to bring an inflatable one? Would it need to be peacebonded somehow or is it fine? It obviously can't shoot anything at all.
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Helllo ^_^ I've searched the thread but I can't find an answer to this question. My character has a machine gun, so I was wondering if we're allowed to bring an inflatable one? Would it need to be peacebonded somehow or is it fine? It obviously can't shoot anything at all.
Yeah, you didn't find an answer because it's not a question I've ever encountered before. Inflatable machine gun? Do you have pictures?
Anyway, theoretically, it should be OK as long as it is peace-bonded. (Yes, you would need to be peace-bonded)
This: http://www.amazon.com/Tony-Montana-Inflatable-Tommy-Gun/dp/B001FZ02ZW
:) So get it Peacebonded if I bring it?
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
Official flags shall be respected, and cannot be worn as part of a costume. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.
This stipulation caught my eye. I have a feeling it pertains to the Hetalia cosplays, and I seem to remember witnessing a couple Hetalia cosplayers with flags arguing with rovers last year. But I wonder what the exact reason for the rule is... is this a matter of respecting the flag of the country? I assume that's probably the case, but it could use more clarity.
EDIT: Rereading your statement, it's pretty clear that it is a matter of respect. I was mostly curious as to what thought was behind the flagpole requirement rule, since you could be respectful to a flag without putting it on a flagpole. Not that I disagree or anything, it's just curiosity. :)
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Official flags shall be respected, and cannot be worn as part of a costume. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.
This stipulation caught my eye. I have a feeling it pertains to the Hetalia cosplays, and I seem to remember witnessing a couple Hetalia cosplayers with flags arguing with rovers last year. But I wonder what the exact reason for the rule is... is this a matter of respecting the flag of the country? I assume that's probably the case, but it could use more clarity.
It's red because I just added it. Yes, it's there because of cosplayers (not at our con) wearing them as capes. It's disrespectful, and we do intend to demand better of our cosplayers than that. I'm going to put emphasis on "WORN" as in "not as a cape, shirt, skirt, sarong, or other article of clothing" as I don't actually mean cannot be CARRIED. It was a sort of on-the-fly edit at yesterday's staff meeting as a few people brought this behavior to my attention. (If you can think of a clearer way to phrase it while still staying true to my intent, I am all ears.)
luluuxduplica1223 I am going to ask for an orange tip to get that peace-bonded. It's not as nerf-y as I was expecting. But with an orange tip and the stipulation that it not be brandished, I think it should be OK.
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Official flags shall be respected, and cannot be worn as part of a costume. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.
This stipulation caught my eye. I have a feeling it pertains to the Hetalia cosplays, and I seem to remember witnessing a couple Hetalia cosplayers with flags arguing with rovers last year. But I wonder what the exact reason for the rule is... is this a matter of respecting the flag of the country? I assume that's probably the case, but it could use more clarity.
It's red because I just added it. Yes, it's there because of cosplayers (not at our con) wearing them as capes. It's disrespectful, and we do intend to demand better of our cosplayers than that. I'm going to put emphasis on "WORN" as in "not as a cape, shirt, skirt, sarong, or other article of clothing" as I don't actually mean cannot be CARRIED. It was a sort of on-the-fly edit at yesterday's staff meeting as a few people brought this behavior to my attention. (If you can think of a clearer way to phrase it while still staying true to my intent, I am all ears.)
I see, thanks for the quick response to my question. I think it's an appropriate rule, even though people are probably unintentionally being disrespectful. I have a feeling it'll be a big hassle for you guys when people who do not read this show up without a pole for their flag, so hopefully this message spreads because I know Hetalia is extremely popular. I give you props for answering all these questions here, too. Thanks for the hard work!
EDIT: Yes, I think that "worn as part of a costume" was the ambiguous part. Perhaps saying something like "(ex: worn as clothing or capes)" would be more specific, because I tend to think that carrying a prop equates to "wearing" it, which wasn't the intent of your statement. What a headache to come up with clear wording for everything!
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Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
Official flags shall be respected, and cannot be worn as part of a costume. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.
This stipulation caught my eye. I have a feeling it pertains to the Hetalia cosplays, and I seem to remember witnessing a couple Hetalia cosplayers with flags arguing with rovers last year. But I wonder what the exact reason for the rule is... is this a matter of respecting the flag of the country? I assume that's probably the case, but it could use more clarity.
It's red because I just added it. Yes, it's there because of cosplayers (not at our con) wearing them as capes. It's disrespectful, and we do intend to demand better of our cosplayers than that. I'm going to put emphasis on "WORN" as in "not as a cape, shirt, skirt, sarong, or other article of clothing" as I don't actually mean cannot be CARRIED. It was a sort of on-the-fly edit at yesterday's staff meeting as a few people brought this behavior to my attention. (If you can think of a clearer way to phrase it while still staying true to my intent, I am all ears.)
I see, thanks for the quick response to my question. I think it's an appropriate rule, even though people are probably unintentionally being disrespectful. I have a feeling it'll be a big hassle for you guys when people who do not read this show up without a pole for their flag, so hopefully this message spreads because I know Hetalia is extremely popular. I give you props for answering all these questions here, too. Thanks for the hard work!
Being subscribed to the thread does wonders for my response time. XD And answering your questions now helps y'all with your cosplays and saves me some trouble during con, so everyone wins.
Anyway, I'm mostly concerned with people not being disrespectful. I'm about to finalize and get it published on the main fanime.com website, so that should help out, too. (Thank goodness for that.) People inevitably show up at con with all sorts of props which aren't allowed, so I'm expecting a few. We'll deal with it when it comes.
EDIT: I think I like "worn as clothing" better.
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Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
Official flags shall be respected, and cannot be worn as part of a costume. They must be on a flagpole. Home-made or unofficial flags are exempt from this rule.
This stipulation caught my eye. I have a feeling it pertains to the Hetalia cosplays, and I seem to remember witnessing a couple Hetalia cosplayers with flags arguing with rovers last year. But I wonder what the exact reason for the rule is... is this a matter of respecting the flag of the country? I assume that's probably the case, but it could use more clarity.
It's red because I just added it. Yes, it's there because of cosplayers (not at our con) wearing them as capes. It's disrespectful, and we do intend to demand better of our cosplayers than that. I'm going to put emphasis on "WORN" as in "not as a cape, shirt, skirt, sarong, or other article of clothing" as I don't actually mean cannot be CARRIED. It was a sort of on-the-fly edit at yesterday's staff meeting as a few people brought this behavior to my attention. (If you can think of a clearer way to phrase it while still staying true to my intent, I am all ears.)
I see, thanks for the quick response to my question. I think it's an appropriate rule, even though people are probably unintentionally being disrespectful. I have a feeling it'll be a big hassle for you guys when people who do not read this show up without a pole for their flag, so hopefully this message spreads because I know Hetalia is extremely popular. I give you props for answering all these questions here, too. Thanks for the hard work!
Being subscribed to the thread does wonders for my response time. XD And answering your questions now helps y'all with your cosplays and saves me some trouble during con, so everyone wins.
Anyway, I'm mostly concerned with people not being disrespectful. I'm about to finalize and get it published on the main fanime.com website, so that should help out, too. (Thank goodness for that.) People inevitably show up at con with all sorts of props which aren't allowed, so I'm expecting a few. We'll deal with it when it comes.
EDIT: I think I like "worn as clothing" better.
Aelia: As per our discussion Saturday: I am talking with a Cosplayer on some Flag Etiquette for all cosplayers that I will send Rovers/You a little later. I want a copy of the final version to be with Rovers, Program/pocket guide, & Gatherings Table.
A MeowDesu: When we get a complete version we will add it here for everyone to read. If you have anything you feel should be added please PM me with it.
Hello :)
I have a question about my prop for Izaya from DRRR. I made a small switchblade made entirely out of cardboard.
It looks like this: http://fav.me/d33u704 (http://fav.me/d33u704)
I was wondering if I'm allowed to bring this to the con, or should I forget it and leave it at home. I promise I'm not going to ferociously swing and stab someone with it @_@
Thank you!
Would hidden blades from Assassin's Creed fall under the category of concealed weaponry, even if the tip is made of wood or something...not metal or sharp?
I haven't constructed it yet so I don't have any images of my own prop (still in the planning stages!), but here's the design from the game.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/ChaoticRubberDucky/Ezios_Hidden_Blade.jpg
Airi The switchblade would need to be peace bonded, but it should be alright.
Crimson Enigma I think the hidden blade would be acceptable on 2 conditions:
1) don't sharpen the tip
2) make sure it's not actually spring loaded.
That was the verdict we went with last year.
Epic, thankies! Oh, and does the tip still have to be something not metal? I made a hidden blade that's gravity driven last year, but since my group and I were doing panels and skits to promote the convention we were at, we were given permission to have metal tips. They were dull and rounded, but it was still a gravity driven hidden blade made entirely of metal. I don't know if that would fly with you guys at Fanime. D: I also have locks on them, so that they don't deploy unless we want them to.
Here's kind of a crappy pic. I'll see if I can find another if you need more visuals on it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/ChaoticRubberDucky/AW10x0134.jpg
As long as the metal tip isn't sharp, and can't be sharpened, then it's not live steel, and it's fine.
Awesome! Thankies so much again!
My friend is doing a Vanille cosplay this year and she was just wondering if it was alright to use animal leather/fur/bone in her cosplay...? She's heard that someone got in trouble for using real fur once before, but I'm not really clear on the details.
oops. Double posted. My bad XD;
I don't see how staff would have problem with real fur, unless they were allergic to it, :P
Maybe that conflict involved a PETA activist or someone who just really loves animals. Also, isn't real fur expensive? It might be a bit much for a cosplay that would be worn only a few times a year. Bone, however, could pose a problem if it were sharp, but if it should be fine if it's only an ornament of the cosplay and if it is dull.
I'm not sure where your friend got the idea that we as a con object to using animal products in cosplay, because we don't. People use leather all the time. (And I've never heard of anyone getting in trouble for it before, except from PETA)
The only reason we would have an issue might be if you were using a living animal in some way-- excepting service animals, I don't believe animals are welcome in SJCC-- or if it was particularly gruesome, neither of which seem to be the case here.
I am not an expert on peacebonding but I don't see how it would be problematic......feasibly it could cause a disturbance if someone from PETA or some other member of a radical 'animal rights' group caught wind of it and flipped out over it but that's about it in my view... con-ops may have a differing opinion of course.
Thank you so much for the help! ^^
Yeah, fur is expensive but her family do a lot of native american crafts so they have some leftovers that she could use.
And yeah, most likely it was a PETA person that she saw. But thank you so much. I will tell her then. x3
Question about the shoes rule:
I have 2 characters wearing tabi boots/shoes (you can see them in the pictures below). Since the boots run about $30, I was thinking of buying tabi socks and then gluing flip flops (or rubber soles) to the bottom. Would they count as shoes?
Also 2 weapon questions:
This is my first year bringing props to Fanime so I've never had to be mindful of the prop/peacebonding rules. I'd like to make sure that the props are okay before I even start on them.
First: http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk51/thymeKat/sengoku%20basara/SarutobiSasuke.jpg (http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk51/thymeKat/sengoku%20basara/SarutobiSasuke.jpg)
Giant throwing star? I'd make it out of foam and paper mache. Maybe some plastic components. There's no way this thing is going to fly, but I noticed that throwing stars were listed on as prohibited.
Second: http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/Sakiamaru/Koei%20Album/a-saikamagoichi.jpg (http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/Sakiamaru/Koei%20Album/a-saikamagoichi.jpg)
I'll be making 2 pistols and will paint the ends orange (side question: how much of it needs to be orange?). My question actually pertains to the other 6 I'll have holstered. I wasn't planning to make the full gun, just the the grip which would be attached to a dowel and then shoved into a foam-filled holster. What, if anything, should I do to these?
Re: Shoes; Well, since flip-flop shoes count as shoes, I think flip-flops worn with socks would also count as shoes.
Re: Throwing Stars; Well, normal-sized throwing stars are banned, but a giant throwing-star based prop which is not metal would be alright so long as it still fits through doorways and follows all other rules.
Re: Guns; for guns which actually have tips, 1" orange paint visible from the side. For the grips in the holster, we'll just stick peace-bonds on them to mark them as "ok".
Ok, thanks very much. :)
Can I use an Airsoft gun as a prop if it has an orange tip and is not functional?
Quote from: Simna on February 05, 2011, 11:17:01 PM
Can I use an Airsoft gun as a prop if it has an orange tip and is not functional?
No. Airsoft are banned regardless of functionality.
I'm completely okay with that, but do you mind if I ask why?
I too have wondered about that one as well.
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.
Quote from: kuro_mazu on January 23, 2011, 11:30:55 PM
My friend is doing a Vanille cosplay this year and she was just wondering if it was alright to use animal leather/fur/bone in her cosplay...? She's heard that someone got in trouble for using real fur once before, but I'm not really clear on the details.
As long as she your friend does not plan on entering in the Cosplay Spectacular there should not be a problem with using real fur, HOWEVER if she is planning on entering in there has been a rule about using real fur in costumes...
Cosplay Spectacular rules from 2010:
"• Note: costumes made out of or incorporating genuine animal fur (from rabbits, mink, chinchillas, etc.) are prohibited. Synthetic (fake) fur is acceptable and allowed."
So if your friend is looking to be in the Cosplay Spectacular she may want to use "Fake" fur.
Quote from: Aelia on February 06, 2011, 07:09:43 PM
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?
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.
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. ;)
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on February 11, 2011, 12:06:46 AM
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.
Quote from: Aelia on February 11, 2011, 12:14:23 AM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on February 11, 2011, 12:06:46 AM
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 :)
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
- 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
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. ;)
Quote from: elflady_2001 on February 12, 2011, 11:41:47 AM
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
- 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.
Quote from: Wolftale on February 15, 2011, 03:58:33 PM
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.
Quote from: Wolftale on February 15, 2011, 03:58:33 PM
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
Quote from: Wolftale on February 15, 2011, 04:16:59 PM
Quote from: Aelia on February 15, 2011, 04:04:07 PM
Quote from: Wolftale on February 15, 2011, 03:58:33 PM
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.
Quote from: Aelia on February 15, 2011, 04:29:13 PM
Quote from: Wolftale on February 15, 2011, 04:16:59 PM
Quote from: Aelia on February 15, 2011, 04:04:07 PM
Quote from: Wolftale on February 15, 2011, 03:58:33 PM
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!
Thanks Aelia. Wood and paint it is!
Quote from: Simna on February 10, 2011, 11:52:13 PM
Quote from: Aelia on February 06, 2011, 07:09:43 PM
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.
Quote from: ice queen on February 10, 2011, 11:56:47 PM
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.
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.
Quote from: ice queen on February 26, 2011, 10:59:16 PM
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.
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?
Quote from: Antstep on February 27, 2011, 03:39:53 PM
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.
Quote from: Antstep on February 27, 2011, 03:39:53 PM
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 (http://www.trueswords.com/images/prod/butterfly_knife_hair_comb_black.jpg?osCsid=e331df90af9cd428b1a4adedc0a6a625)?
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.
Quote from: Aelia on February 27, 2011, 03:59:12 PM
Quote from: Antstep on February 27, 2011, 03:39:53 PM
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 (http://www.trueswords.com/images/prod/butterfly_knife_hair_comb_black.jpg?osCsid=e331df90af9cd428b1a4adedc0a6a625)?
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
How about an umbrella? Does it need to be peace bonded? :-\
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.
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.
Quote from: Halo on March 06, 2011, 11:16:16 PM
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.
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?
Quote from: Hibari-san on March 11, 2011, 12:17:41 AM
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?
A cardboard box is... well, as long as it easily fits through doorways, you're fine.
Quote from: Aelia on March 11, 2011, 11:41:02 AM
Quote from: Hibari-san on March 11, 2011, 12:17:41 AM
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?
A cardboard box is... well, as long as it easily fits through doorways, you're fine.
Okay, Thank you! ;v;
SO! Hsien ko/ lei lei from Darkstalkers is on my list.
http://images.wikia.com/darkstalkers/images/2/2c/Col-leilei.gif
would I need her claws Peace bonded or something? or would they not be allowed?
Quote from: azreale on March 13, 2011, 08:28:34 PM
SO! Hsien ko/ lei lei from Darkstalkers is on my list.
http://images.wikia.com/darkstalkers/images/2/2c/Col-leilei.gif
would I need her claws Peace bonded or something? or would they not be allowed?
I think so long as the claws were just large and not sharp, and they were actually attached to the clothing, you'd be alright without the peacebonds, and you'd be alright.
YAY! ^^
Planning cosplay for Great black sword from BRS. I was thinking of making her "arm sword" out of foam (or something light weight since it'll be attached to 1 arm). But considering the length and that it doesn't have a sheath would there be any problem?
ref picture: http://img843.imageshack.us/f/14917615790677304011646.jpg/
I'm considering cosplaying as Daniel from Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
He carries around an old oil lantern a lot throughout the game.
I saw that incendiary devices are not permitted, and I was wondering if that would apply to the lantern?
Obviously, the lantern wouldn't have any oil in it, nor would I be carrying around matches or anything with which to light the lantern.
This is just a random question since I never had props to peacebond before. What color(s) are the zip-ties?
Quote from: redroses3164 on March 16, 2011, 10:04:35 AM
This is just a random question since I never had props to peacebond before. What color(s) are the zip-ties?
It's a surprise. I can't tell you in advance. What I will tell you is that we're going to have to put it somewhere that will be visible while you're walking around, and that we try to balance that with putting it somewhere that it won't show up in photos.
Quote from: LastExile on March 15, 2011, 03:30:06 PM
I'm considering cosplaying as Daniel from Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
He carries around an old oil lantern a lot throughout the game.
I saw that incendiary devices are not permitted, and I was wondering if that would apply to the lantern?
Obviously, the lantern wouldn't have any oil in it, nor would I be carrying around matches or anything with which to light the lantern.
When you say oil lantern... do you mean the sort which is structurally metal except for one glass piece, or do you mean something closer to a hurricane lamp which is 90% glass?
Are you only allowed to bring plastic bottles?
I think I mean the one that is mostly metal.
Basically like this:
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi227.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd10%2FOuranluvr%2Flampsforsale184-1-1.jpg&hash=4797a540b3fc1d82410ce3909f635cd9c7a77442)
Hi! I'm cosplaying a character with a gun. I understand guns seem to be especially cracked down upon at Fanime, so I decided it would be best to ask if the gun I have is alright. :) It's a 37 inch long toy musket rifle. Here's a picture:
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/HerMajestyTQ/Mamigun.png?t=1300513712
It looks rather realistic and is a cap gun. Of course though, I will not be bringing caps. I plan on super gluing/hot gluing the orange tip on and removing the trigger completely to make it even more obvious that it's fake. Will this be alright? I didn't realize until after ordering it online that it might be a bit too realistic. Hopefully it's alright!
I feel bad for having to ask another question but, I have a 6ft long and 4ft wide Belarus flag. I'm getting a flag pole for it, but what I'm curious is: How tall are the doorways in the convention center? I want to make sure the pole can go easily through without hurting myself or anyone else. ???
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on March 21, 2011, 08:21:06 PM
I feel bad for having to ask another question but, I have a 6ft long and 4ft wide Belarus flag. I'm getting a flag pole for it, but what I'm curious is: How tall are the doorways in the convention center? I want to make sure the pole can go easily through without hurting myself or anyone else. ???
Same size as a doorway in your house. Doors are standardized.
Quote from: Aelia on March 21, 2011, 11:59:16 PM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on March 21, 2011, 08:21:06 PM
I feel bad for having to ask another question but, I have a 6ft long and 4ft wide Belarus flag. I'm getting a flag pole for it, but what I'm curious is: How tall are the doorways in the convention center? I want to make sure the pole can go easily through without hurting myself or anyone else. ???
Same size as a doorway in your house. Doors are standardized.
Um...I live in a trailer and my doors are shorter then normal.
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on March 22, 2011, 02:19:00 AM
Quote from: Aelia on March 21, 2011, 11:59:16 PM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on March 21, 2011, 08:21:06 PM
I feel bad for having to ask another question but, I have a 6ft long and 4ft wide Belarus flag. I'm getting a flag pole for it, but what I'm curious is: How tall are the doorways in the convention center? I want to make sure the pole can go easily through without hurting myself or anyone else. ???
Same size as a doorway in your house. Doors are standardized.
Um...I live in a trailer and my doors are shorter then normal.
Huh. They weren't shorter in the one I lived in, but that's fine. Standardized height is 6'8". Width is approximately 3', though that can vary a little (Inside a house, it's actually 2' 6", but SJCC doors are handicap accessible, I believe, so they'll be 3')
There are a few edits to the weapons policy & the addition of the Flag Etiquette section to the first three posts.
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
...so why do you say "live steel" rather than "all steel"?
thanks for the update
(although i am a little depressed)
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
...so why do you say "live steel" rather than "all steel"?
thanks for the update
(although i am a little depressed)
Any sword which is made of metal is made to be potentially sharpened. It's the way they're designed. So all metal swords
are "live steel"
What people have done in the past to still have something to carry is cutting off the blade and attaching the handle to hilt. That's your choice though. Other people have substituted bokken, because they basically look like sheathed swords-- unless your sword would be a western-style sword rather than a katana-- and they can be made to work.
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
...so why do you say "live steel" rather than "all steel"?
thanks for the update
(although i am a little depressed)
Any sword which is made of metal is made to be potentially sharpened. It's the way they're designed. So all metal swords are "live steel"
What people have done in the past to still have something to carry is cutting off the blade and attaching the handle to hilt. That's your choice though. Other people have substituted bokken, because they basically look like sheathed swords-- unless your sword would be a western-style sword rather than a katana-- and they can be made to work.
"handle to hilt"?
a hilt is a handle isn't it?
well i guess thanks is order (it would have sucked to finish the prop and then figure this out)
i'll just make the whole thing out of expandable foam and be done with it >.>
Question for you:
My cosplay will include a toy cap pistol that has an orange colored barrel and white grip.
I'm going to remove the cylinder and trigger so the pistol is inoperable. The orange barrel will also have some rainbow colored stripes added (the tip is going to stay orange).
I read earlier that the gun should be holstered so the tip shows, but can I use a holster that is clear plastic so the whole gun shows? I wanted the rainbow effect to be visible.
Here is the original pistol:
https://picasaweb.google.com/Bunnriddler/ToyGunProp?authkey=Gv1sRgCLT7j-avk7bp5wE&feat=directlink
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:53:38 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
...so why do you say "live steel" rather than "all steel"?
thanks for the update
(although i am a little depressed)
Any sword which is made of metal is made to be potentially sharpened. It's the way they're designed. So all metal swords are "live steel"
What people have done in the past to still have something to carry is cutting off the blade and attaching the handle to hilt. That's your choice though. Other people have substituted bokken, because they basically look like sheathed swords-- unless your sword would be a western-style sword rather than a katana-- and they can be made to work.
"handle to hilt"?
a hilt is a handle isn't it?
well i guess thanks is order (it would have sucked to finish the prop and then figure this out)
i'll just make the whole thing out of expandable foam and be done with it >.>
I meant scabbard. What people have done is removed the metal so what they have is the grip and the scabbard. And yeah, this thread is here so that people can find this out pre-con, rather than getting there and hearing that it's not allowed.
If it makes you feel better, we don't have any problem with foam. Or wooden blades. People have done wooden swords with silver-painted blades.
Quote from: BunofGovt on March 31, 2011, 11:24:50 PM
Question for you:
My cosplay will include a toy cap pistol that has an orange colored barrel and white grip.
I'm going to remove the cylinder and trigger so the pistol is inoperable. The orange barrel will also have some rainbow colored stripes added (the tip is going to stay orange).
I read earlier that the gun should be holstered so the tip shows, but can I use a holster that is clear plastic so the whole gun shows? I wanted the rainbow effect to be visible.
Here is the original pistol:
https://picasaweb.google.com/Bunnriddler/ToyGunProp?authkey=Gv1sRgCLT7j-avk7bp5wE&feat=directlink
I can't get your picture to load. I don't see why there would be a problem with a clear holster.
Sorry about the link, should have taken you to my google album. I purchased the pistol from Walgreens, it's one of the Replica Series Cap Pistol. Thanks for the info!
I was considering a Robocop cosplay. would a replica of his gun used in the movie be acceptable?
Here is a picture:
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fep.yimg.com%2Fca%2FI%2Fyhst-18606688999927_2148_6253658&hash=a1a4b7e9b4e1ba3bf46cc96d39c179be06e168f7)
Hi! I have a question about one of my props:
In 2009 I cosplayed a character with a baseball bat, but the bat was a home-made REPLICA bat. What I mean by that is, the dimensions are smaller than that of a factory baseball bat and it is not made out of Oak/Birch wood, it's made out of Balsa wood (the kind used for model air planes). It's very light and somewhat fragile and if dropped on a hard floor might actually snap.
here is an image of my prop: http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z105/psyrate/fanime2009/badgirlprogress6.jpg
It looks like it could be real, which obviously is the effect I wanted. But I was wondering, given the actual construction of my prop, is it allowed?
Thanks for your help.
Quote from: BunofGovt on April 01, 2011, 06:29:20 AM
Sorry about the link, should have taken you to my google album. I purchased the pistol from Walgreens, it's one of the Replica Series Cap Pistol. Thanks for the info!
Can you please get me an actual picture of it? The one to your picasa album gets me a blank screen, I think because it's either deleted, or not properly shared. I don't see an issue with a clear holster, no, but I would like to see the gun in question.
Quote from: SukebeStudios on April 02, 2011, 02:34:49 AM
I was considering a Robocop cosplay. would a replica of his gun used in the movie be acceptable?
Here is a picture:
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fep.yimg.com%2Fca%2FI%2Fyhst-18606688999927_2148_6253658&hash=a1a4b7e9b4e1ba3bf46cc96d39c179be06e168f7)
That's gonna be a No. It looks like a real gun, it's made out of metal, and it doesn't have the required non-removable orange tip.
Quote from: Rank on April 03, 2011, 03:29:51 AM
In 2009 I cosplayed a character with a baseball bat, but the bat was a home-made REPLICA bat. What I mean by that is, the dimensions are smaller than that of a factory baseball bat and it is not made out of Oak/Birch wood, it's made out of Balsa wood (the kind used for model air planes). It's very light and somewhat fragile and if dropped on a hard floor might actually snap.
here is an image of my prop: http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z105/psyrate/fanime2009/badgirlprogress6.jpg
It looks like it could be real, which obviously is the effect I wanted. But I was wondering, given the actual construction of my prop, is it allowed?
Going by our props policy, it
is still a wooden bat, and the answer should be no.
Here's the pistol
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg235%2FBunofGovt%2FToy%2520gun%2FDSC08084.jpg&hash=e5232c253e136ed92f509ea149ab2e642c3c1bf2)
Quote from: BunofGovt on April 03, 2011, 07:17:49 PM
Here's the pistol
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg235%2FBunofGovt%2FToy%2520gun%2FDSC08084.jpg&hash=e5232c253e136ed92f509ea149ab2e642c3c1bf2)
With rainbow stripes added, eh? I don't see that being mistaken for a real gun. I don't think it'll be a problem, just make sure while at-con it doesn't get pointed at anyone.
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Quote from: BunofGovt on April 03, 2011, 07:17:49 PM
Here's the pistol
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg235%2FBunofGovt%2FToy%2520gun%2FDSC08084.jpg&hash=e5232c253e136ed92f509ea149ab2e642c3c1bf2)
With rainbow stripes added, eh? I don't see that being mistaken for a real gun. I don't think it'll be a problem, just make sure while at-con it doesn't get pointed at anyone.
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Will do, thanks! One of the reasons for having the clear holster, so I wouldn't have to carry it. :D
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 05, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
So..... ..... a bear-suit and a chainsaw? To be honest, that doesn't sound like the sort of thing we can or should be peace-bonding. The reason being that our rule is that the prop must
suit the costume. In this case, I can see no reason why a teddy bear needs to have a chain saw.
On that note, what materials would said chainsaw be made out of? I hope it's obvious that a real one could not be carried.
http://www.acparadise.com/photographers/10464/5835/1937a0a17acc40c5d9a9b4f6c2e40195.jpg (http://www.acparadise.com/photographers/10464/5835/1937a0a17acc40c5d9a9b4f6c2e40195.jpg)
So I have this prop evoker that I use for Junpei from Persona 3. I also have a holster that I keep the evoker in when not in use for photo shoots. How would this work?
Quote from: Aelia on April 05, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 05, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
So..... ..... a bear-suit and a chainsaw? To be honest, that doesn't sound like the sort of thing we can or should be peace-bonding. The reason being that our rule is that the prop must suit the costume. In this case, I can see no reason why a teddy bear needs to have a chain saw.
On that note, what materials would said chainsaw be made out of? I hope it's obvious that a real one could not be carried.
Well, it's not exactly a bear suit, it's a hoodie modified to look like the character. And the chainsaw is made of paper mache and foam
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 08, 2011, 06:59:51 AM
Quote from: Aelia on April 05, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 05, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
So..... ..... a bear-suit and a chainsaw? To be honest, that doesn't sound like the sort of thing we can or should be peace-bonding. The reason being that our rule is that the prop must suit the costume. In this case, I can see no reason why a teddy bear needs to have a chain saw.
On that note, what materials would said chainsaw be made out of? I hope it's obvious that a real one could not be carried.
Well, it's not exactly a bear suit, it's a hoodie modified to look like the character. And the chainsaw is made of paper mache and foam
Alright. A paper mache and foam chainsaw is ok
IF you can tell me why I should let a bear carry a chainsaw, and I buy it. Who is this bear? Why do they need a chainsaw? Is it a specific character, or what?
The biggest part of our props policy is that you have to be in a costume, and the prop has to suit it.
Quote from: Aelia on April 08, 2011, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 08, 2011, 06:59:51 AM
Quote from: Aelia on April 05, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 05, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
So..... ..... a bear-suit and a chainsaw? To be honest, that doesn't sound like the sort of thing we can or should be peace-bonding. The reason being that our rule is that the prop must suit the costume. In this case, I can see no reason why a teddy bear needs to have a chain saw.
On that note, what materials would said chainsaw be made out of? I hope it's obvious that a real one could not be carried.
Well, it's not exactly a bear suit, it's a hoodie modified to look like the character. And the chainsaw is made of paper mache and foam
Alright. A paper mache and foam chainsaw is ok IF you can tell me why I should let a bear carry a chainsaw, and I buy it. Who is this bear? Why do they need a chainsaw? Is it a specific character, or what?
The biggest part of our props policy is that you have to be in a costume, and the prop has to suit it.
Whoops sorry to post the character in the first place ^^"
Hyde: http://img2.bleachexile.com/manga/hyde-and-closer/001/Hyde_001_52-53.png
As you can see, he's a bear that carries a chainsaw. But since I don't have enough money for a real teddy bear fursuit, I just went with the simple gijinka version
I'm sorry if this is in the wrong forum.
Well I'll be cosplaying Zoey from Left 4 Dead and I was looking through some guns and I found this awesome AK-47.
Though I'm not sure if it's ok to bring, the gun is awesome and I'd love to buy it and bring it but I'm not sure if its ok.
These guns are
NOT real! They are fake, they do have the orange tip!
I DO NOT WANT A REAL GUN TO BRING JUST A FAKE ONE THAT WOULD GO GOOD WITH MY COSPLAY!AK-47 (http://www.amazon.com/Style-Airsoft-Electric-Completed-magazine/dp/B000CK6DKY/ref=pd_sim_sg_46)
M16A1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014FPP3M/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001F4VU90&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1SE7AZHNS6EE4K4W39Q0)
If anyone has any other websites I can buy a fake gun from please let me know.
Here is the list of the guns the game has if anyone wanted to know.
http://left4dead.wikia.com/wiki/Weapons
IF ANYONE... can help me out that'd be great ♥
QuotePILLZ HERE!
No.
Airsoft weapons are not allowed, under any circumstances.
from the costume and weapon policy
Quote from: costume and weapon policyCertain weapons are banned no matter what:
Anything which is illegal in the United States, or in California.
Real weapons, projectile weapons (such as airsoft or bb guns), live steel1, metal/wooden baseball bats, metal kunai, incendiary devices, solicitous signs, lasers, laser pointers, paddles, whips, floggers, brass knuckles, butterfly knives, concealed blades, throwing stars, tonfa, saps, clubs, nunchaku, sai, and metal or glass props.
Guns which are suitably realistic that they could be mistaken for a real gun, or which utilize parts of a real gun.
Any item may be added to this list at any time by FanimeCon.
and the entire policy here/ (http://www.fanime.com/costume-and-weapon-policy)
So I cannot bring any sort of gun that is fake? :(
nothing that can look real. no moving parts. sorry, i messed up the link.
What if it makes noise? I'm trying to find one for kids so it's not threatening but they make noise.
I'm having the hardest time trying to find something x.x
How about this (http://www.moretoyguns.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=4b75da66a58d64726a5ca59a6cb9dda8&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=4T&Product_Code=SUPSET-2&Category_Code=cap104)
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 08, 2011, 10:02:38 PM
Quote from: Aelia on April 08, 2011, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 08, 2011, 06:59:51 AM
Quote from: Aelia on April 05, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 05, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
So..... ..... a bear-suit and a chainsaw? To be honest, that doesn't sound like the sort of thing we can or should be peace-bonding. The reason being that our rule is that the prop must suit the costume. In this case, I can see no reason why a teddy bear needs to have a chain saw.
On that note, what materials would said chainsaw be made out of? I hope it's obvious that a real one could not be carried.
Well, it's not exactly a bear suit, it's a hoodie modified to look like the character. And the chainsaw is made of paper mache and foam
Alright. A paper mache and foam chainsaw is ok IF you can tell me why I should let a bear carry a chainsaw, and I buy it. Who is this bear? Why do they need a chainsaw? Is it a specific character, or what?
The biggest part of our props policy is that you have to be in a costume, and the prop has to suit it.
Whoops sorry to post the character in the first place ^^"
Hyde: http://img2.bleachexile.com/manga/hyde-and-closer/001/Hyde_001_52-53.png
As you can see, he's a bear that carries a chainsaw. But since I don't have enough money for a real teddy bear fursuit, I just went with the simple gijinka version
Well, the good news is that since it's a legitimate bear-with-chainsaw character, you've got the go-ahead, whether it's a fur-suit or gijinka version.
Quote from: Brutal on April 09, 2011, 04:59:52 PM
What if it makes noise? I'm trying to find one for kids so it's not threatening but they make noise.
I'm having the hardest time trying to find something x.x
How about this (http://www.moretoyguns.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=4b75da66a58d64726a5ca59a6cb9dda8&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=4T&Product_Code=SUPSET-2&Category_Code=cap104)
looks kinda real. good rule of thumb is if it can be mistaken for a real one from a distance, don't bring it. i'm not staff, so this is all just stuff i remember from previous years, but i don't think the policy has changed.
Quote from: Aelia on April 09, 2011, 05:29:36 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 08, 2011, 10:02:38 PM
Quote from: Aelia on April 08, 2011, 04:21:40 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 08, 2011, 06:59:51 AM
Quote from: Aelia on April 05, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Quote from: EnmaRaeg on April 05, 2011, 10:57:18 PM
If I'm doing a Gijinka version of a teddy bear character, who carries a chainsaw, would I need to tell the Rovers that it's a gijinka?
So..... ..... a bear-suit and a chainsaw? To be honest, that doesn't sound like the sort of thing we can or should be peace-bonding. The reason being that our rule is that the prop must suit the costume. In this case, I can see no reason why a teddy bear needs to have a chain saw.
On that note, what materials would said chainsaw be made out of? I hope it's obvious that a real one could not be carried.
Well, it's not exactly a bear suit, it's a hoodie modified to look like the character. And the chainsaw is made of paper mache and foam
Alright. A paper mache and foam chainsaw is ok IF you can tell me why I should let a bear carry a chainsaw, and I buy it. Who is this bear? Why do they need a chainsaw? Is it a specific character, or what?
The biggest part of our props policy is that you have to be in a costume, and the prop has to suit it.
Whoops sorry to post the character in the first place ^^"
Hyde: http://img2.bleachexile.com/manga/hyde-and-closer/001/Hyde_001_52-53.png
As you can see, he's a bear that carries a chainsaw. But since I don't have enough money for a real teddy bear fursuit, I just went with the simple gijinka version
Well, the good news is that since it's a legitimate bear-with-chainsaw character, you've got the go-ahead, whether it's a fur-suit or gijinka version.
Thanks, I'll look forward to Fanime ^^
Quote from: Brutal on April 09, 2011, 04:59:52 PM
What if it makes noise? I'm trying to find one for kids so it's not threatening but they make noise.
I'm having the hardest time trying to find something x.x
How about this (http://www.moretoyguns.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=4b75da66a58d64726a5ca59a6cb9dda8&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=4T&Product_Code=SUPSET-2&Category_Code=cap104)
Think... more... toy-ish.
Runewitt's been giving you good answers so far, and BSaphire merged topics, so now you're in the peace-bonding and props-policy thread. Please check out the first post.
The thing about gun-props specifically is that we really need them to look as toy-ish as possible. Our minimum requirement is that they not be threatening, they not point at people, and they have an orange tip at the end.
I've seen people make "guns" which meet those requirements out of wood, foam, and plastic. I've seen purchased toy-guns-- typically NERF or water-guns-- which have been modified so that they do not "function", so they meet weapons policy.
Sooo.... at last summer's sacanime I had my flagpole taken away because it was a metal flag pole, and I was forced to carry my 3x5 flag in my pocket >.> are there any rules/limitations in regards to the type of flagpole one is allowed to bring?
Quote from: shy-cosplayer on April 10, 2011, 11:15:34 AM
Sooo.... at last summer's sacanime I had my flagpole taken away because it was a metal flag pole, and I was forced to carry my 3x5 flag in my pocket >.> are there any rules/limitations in regards to the type of flagpole one is allowed to bring?
We actually just had a discussion about this. We prefer wood or plastic flagpoles. I don't *think* we'll be confiscating metal ones. Email me at -- RoversAelia {at} gmail tonight and I'll get you a 100% answer.
Quote from: Brutal on April 09, 2011, 04:59:52 PM
What if it makes noise? I'm trying to find one for kids so it's not threatening but they make noise.
I'm having the hardest time trying to find something x.x
How about this (http://www.moretoyguns.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=4b75da66a58d64726a5ca59a6cb9dda8&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=4T&Product_Code=SUPSET-2&Category_Code=cap104)
I am still just a rookie, but I don't think noise would be smart, as in if you make a noise that sounds like a gun in the middle of San Jose or in the middle of the con center, it could possibly start a panic and get you in trouble. I would really recommend Aelia's suggestion of molding a wooden or styrofoam gun, or modding a water gun and leaving a few parts obviously fake, including the tip. I would also recommend the handle, where your hand can cover it if you are posing, but when it is holstered, that it is very obviously neon/clear see through and FAKE. This gives you less trouble from various rovers, and will make fanime easier for everyone and happier overall.
If you have a prop that you want to show off that is very realistic, I would suggest doing a private photo shoot OFF grounds and preferably not in a public place, or joining the masquerade.
Quote from: Aelia on April 03, 2011, 11:45:52 AM
Quote from: Rank on April 03, 2011, 03:29:51 AM
In 2009 I cosplayed a character with a baseball bat, but the bat was a home-made REPLICA bat. What I mean by that is, the dimensions are smaller than that of a factory baseball bat and it is not made out of Oak/Birch wood, it's made out of Balsa wood (the kind used for model air planes). It's very light and somewhat fragile and if dropped on a hard floor might actually snap.
here is an image of my prop: http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z105/psyrate/fanime2009/badgirlprogress6.jpg
It looks like it could be real, which obviously is the effect I wanted. But I was wondering, given the actual construction of my prop, is it allowed?
Going by our props policy, it is still a wooden bat, and the answer should be no.
I have a question about the bat thing, what if it is a wiffle ball bat or a bat made out of paper mache and then painted or treated to look like wood. would either of those work?
hello again!
is a wooden sword okay?
(made of wood, but looks like metal?)
Quote from: Miradori on April 10, 2011, 01:31:28 PM
Quote from: Aelia on April 03, 2011, 11:45:52 AM
Quote from: Rank on April 03, 2011, 03:29:51 AM
In 2009 I cosplayed a character with a baseball bat, but the bat was a home-made REPLICA bat. What I mean by that is, the dimensions are smaller than that of a factory baseball bat and it is not made out of Oak/Birch wood, it's made out of Balsa wood (the kind used for model air planes). It's very light and somewhat fragile and if dropped on a hard floor might actually snap.
here is an image of my prop: http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z105/psyrate/fanime2009/badgirlprogress6.jpg
It looks like it could be real, which obviously is the effect I wanted. But I was wondering, given the actual construction of my prop, is it allowed?
Going by our props policy, it is still a wooden bat, and the answer should be no.
I have a question about the bat thing, what if it is a wiffle ball bat or a bat made out of paper mache and then painted or treated to look like wood. would either of those work?
Yes. Either/Both would be ok.
Quote from: udonoodle on April 10, 2011, 04:30:27 PM
is a wooden sword okay?
(made of wood, but looks like metal?)
Yes. Those are fine.
Okay, I have just a couple quick questions.
1. What kind of flagpole am I allowed to use? Would metal be okay like shy-cosplayer asked?
2. My Spain cosplay has an ax for a prop, and I made mine out of wood with all the sharp edges dulled. Is this okay for me to bring?
I heard something about no free-hanging chains. Does this count? -- http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leryoq2rl71qeqezm.png (the chain coming off the collar).
I have a friend that's going to be cosplaying as Cody (as he appears in Super/Street Fighter IV) (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cody.jpg). He's concerned about the chain - whether or not he'll be allowed to be chained (it only affects his arms), or even if he'll be allowed to have the chain at all.
Now, I've looked over the costume and weapon policy; I doubt the chain (since it only affects his arms, not his legs or the rest of his body) will restrict movement, so I don't think he'll need a handler. And the weapons policy doesn't mention chains (not that he'd be using these as a weapon; but they're handcuffs; while not free-flowing chains, I could see where it'd be a concern).
I have a question, I'm making a gun out of insulation foam and pvc (or wood), do I still need to color the tip of the barrel orange or will I be ok since it's 90% foam?
Quote from: Anicofe on April 11, 2011, 04:09:47 AM
Okay, I have just a couple quick questions.
1. What kind of flagpole am I allowed to use? Would metal be okay like shy-cosplayer asked?
2. My Spain cosplay has an ax for a prop, and I made mine out of wood with all the sharp edges dulled. Is this okay for me to bring?
We'd really prefer wood flagpoles. What I've said previously is "finished ends" which really means that if it
must be metal, it should be lightweight aluminum with no sharp edges. However, wood or plastic is preferred by far.
I don't see an issue with that axe, no.
Quote from: Mint on April 12, 2011, 11:12:29 PM
I heard something about no free-hanging chains. Does this count? -- http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leryoq2rl71qeqezm.png (the chain coming off the collar).
As long as it's light-weight jewelery chain, it'll be ok in that instance. Be very careful about that though.
Quote from: Inai on April 19, 2011, 07:55:43 PM
I have a question, I'm making a gun out of insulation foam and pvc (or wood), do I still need to color the tip of the barrel orange or will I be ok since it's 90% foam?
Orange tip is required. No mater how fake looking.
Quote from: Aelia on April 19, 2011, 09:32:29 PM
Quote from: Inai on April 19, 2011, 07:55:43 PM
I have a question, I'm making a gun out of insulation foam and pvc (or wood), do I still need to color the tip of the barrel orange or will I be ok since it's 90% foam?
Orange tip is required. No mater how fake looking.
Thanks! I guess my next question is could I use orange tape instead of painting it?
Quote from: Inai on April 20, 2011, 07:30:38 AM
Quote from: Aelia on April 19, 2011, 09:32:29 PM
Quote from: Inai on April 19, 2011, 07:55:43 PM
I have a question, I'm making a gun out of insulation foam and pvc (or wood), do I still need to color the tip of the barrel orange or will I be ok since it's 90% foam?
Orange tip is required. No mater how fake looking.
Thanks! I guess my next question is could I use orange tape instead of painting it?
The rules say "non removable" orange tip. Tape
is removable, and doesn't really follow the guidelines.
Oh well, sorry about that. I must have missed it when going through the rules. Thanks for the quick replies, I really appreciate it.
Question. What does 'shoe' mean? I mean if it just has a sole is it considered a shoe?
Example, if I get flat thong-sandal and cut off the thong part and some how attach it to my foot to make it look like I'm barefoot, would that count against the rules?
Quote from: username_error on April 22, 2011, 08:36:24 PM
Question. What does 'shoe' mean? I mean if it just has a sole is it considered a shoe?
Example, if I get flat thong-sandal and cut off the thong part and some how attach it to my foot to make it look like I'm barefoot, would that count against the rules?
As long as it's a legit sole, then yeah, that'd be fine. Do expect to be stopped a couple times by our rovers though.
People have had a lot of success with thongs that they painted to match their feet. So you're wearing shoes which are obviously shoes while you're walking, but which are discreet in pictures.
Oh thank you so much! I think I'll try attaching it to my foot first. Those kind of sandals are very uncomfortable. Thank you! <3
I know this may sound like a noob question for me to ask, but is there a way to get a bb gun/rifle (with a unremovable orange tip, plastic, and no magazine inside) peacebonded?
I've read the rules of the weapons policy and understand them perfectly, but from my experience last year is that one of my friends couldn't get his gun peacebonded, even though it was plastic with an orange tip and the trigger was completely broken and my other friend got his peacebonded and the trigger of his gun was pulled back from the tag. I also have another friend who managed to get his bb machine gun peacebonded by glueing the barrel to show that there won't be any projectiles.
I'm planning to cosplay was Chris Redfield from Resident Evil 5 and I just want to make sure that if its ok to use a bb gun/rifle as a prop. If there are other ways to use a gun as a prop without making it too real or too tacky (styrofoam), I'm all ears.
Thanks!
Quote from: Tangosucka on April 25, 2011, 03:50:44 AM
I know this may sound like a noob question for me to ask, but is there a way to get a bb gun/rifle (with a unremovable orange tip, plastic, and no magazine inside) peacebonded?
I've read the rules of the weapons policy and understand them perfectly, but from my experience last year is that one of my friends couldn't get his gun peacebonded, even though it was plastic with an orange tip and the trigger was completely broken and my other friend got his peacebonded and the trigger of his gun was pulled back from the tag. I also have another friend who managed to get his bb machine gun peacebonded by glueing the barrel to show that there won't be any projectiles.
I'm planning to cosplay was Chris Redfield from Resident Evil 5 and I just want to make sure that if its ok to use a bb gun/rifle as a prop. If there are other ways to use a gun as a prop without making it too real or too tacky (styrofoam), I'm all ears.
Thanks!
No, you cannot get a BB gun peace-bonded, and we have changed the way we did our training so that un-even-ness won't be happening this year.
I'm not sure what to suggest as an alternative.
you can make a replica out of wood. Or shaping PVC pipes with a heat gun.
Quote from: Aelia on April 25, 2011, 10:36:00 AM
Quote from: Tangosucka on April 25, 2011, 03:50:44 AM
I know this may sound like a noob question for me to ask, but is there a way to get a bb gun/rifle (with a unremovable orange tip, plastic, and no magazine inside) peacebonded?
I've read the rules of the weapons policy and understand them perfectly, but from my experience last year is that one of my friends couldn't get his gun peacebonded, even though it was plastic with an orange tip and the trigger was completely broken and my other friend got his peacebonded and the trigger of his gun was pulled back from the tag. I also have another friend who managed to get his bb machine gun peacebonded by glueing the barrel to show that there won't be any projectiles.
I'm planning to cosplay was Chris Redfield from Resident Evil 5 and I just want to make sure that if its ok to use a bb gun/rifle as a prop. If there are other ways to use a gun as a prop without making it too real or too tacky (styrofoam), I'm all ears.
Thanks!
No, you cannot get a BB gun peace-bonded, and we have changed the way we did our training so that un-even-ness won't be happening this year.
I'm not sure what to suggest as an alternative.
What if I take out all the springs inside, cover the barrel of the bb gun with glue, and take out the trigger-pretty much rendering it to the point that there cannot be any moving parts
Quote from: Tangosucka on April 25, 2011, 10:42:27 PM
Quote from: Aelia on April 25, 2011, 10:36:00 AM
Quote from: Tangosucka on April 25, 2011, 03:50:44 AM
I know this may sound like a noob question for me to ask, but is there a way to get a bb gun/rifle (with a unremovable orange tip, plastic, and no magazine inside) peacebonded?
I've read the rules of the weapons policy and understand them perfectly, but from my experience last year is that one of my friends couldn't get his gun peacebonded, even though it was plastic with an orange tip and the trigger was completely broken and my other friend got his peacebonded and the trigger of his gun was pulled back from the tag. I also have another friend who managed to get his bb machine gun peacebonded by glueing the barrel to show that there won't be any projectiles.
I'm planning to cosplay was Chris Redfield from Resident Evil 5 and I just want to make sure that if its ok to use a bb gun/rifle as a prop. If there are other ways to use a gun as a prop without making it too real or too tacky (styrofoam), I'm all ears.
Thanks!
No, you cannot get a BB gun peace-bonded, and we have changed the way we did our training so that un-even-ness won't be happening this year.
I'm not sure what to suggest as an alternative.
What if I take out all the springs inside, cover the barrel of the bb gun with glue, and take out the trigger-pretty much rendering it to the point that there cannot be any moving parts
Our rule is not just about functionality. It really is about the form as much as anything else.
for Barret's Gunarm from Final Fantasy 7, does it need to have the orange tips on it?
Quote from: ClavigerBS on April 27, 2011, 01:21:02 PM
for Barret's Gunarm from Final Fantasy 7, does it need to have the orange tips on it?
Depends on how realistic you get with the barrels. Do you have a picture?
Quick rule of thumb is: if it looks like a *real* gun barrel, and not just a pipe sticking out of a bucket, it's probably going to need an orange tip.
If it looks like a bucket with pvc pipes sticking out, it shouldn't be an issue.
I don't know if this has been asked yet, and if it has I humbly apologize for this post, but I seek an answer to a question involving LIGHTSABERS.
I'm planning on cosplaying Henry Cooldown from No More Heroes 2, seen here: http://j.mp/itvWsH (with a friend as Travis Touchdown) and I was wondering what the policy is on Force FX-brand Star Wars lightsabers. I was planning on using a Mace Windu purple one (seen here: http://j.mp/jWukej ) as Henry's beam katana, but last year I was refused a peace-bond on two different occasions. I'm inquiring about whether I'll still be refused one this year or if things have changed. Thanks for your time!
P.S. I fail at hyperlinking, oh well!
Quote from: will [ishida] on April 30, 2011, 02:32:55 AM
I don't know if this has been asked yet, and if it has I humbly apologize for this post, but I seek an answer to a question involving LIGHTSABERS.
I'm planning on cosplaying Henry Cooldown from No More Heroes 2, seen here: http://j.mp/itvWsH (with a friend as Travis Touchdown) and I was wondering what the policy is on Force FX-brand Star Wars lightsabers. I was planning on using a Mace Windu purple one (seen here: http://j.mp/jWukej ) as Henry's beam katana, but last year I was refused a peace-bond on two different occasions. I'm inquiring about whether I'll still be refused one this year or if things have changed. Thanks for your time!
P.S. I fail at hyperlinking, oh well!
What's it made of, exactly? Because if that's a glass tube with a metal handle, it won't be peacebonded this year, either.
Just wanted to come to the forums to make sure it was ok(since it's a bit of a grey area; looked at the rules and didn't say too much about cosplay regulation).Cultist-Chan is a pretty scantily clad character, so just wondering if I would get in trouble with rovers XD. I know I have seen a couple of threads that deal with the decency issues when it comes to cosplay, since Fanime is a "family convention", so what do you guys think?
Here's a visual referance: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=cultist-chan#/d23l8tb
Quote from: lady_tomoko on May 01, 2011, 02:27:12 AM
Just wanted to come to the forums to make sure it was ok(since it's a bit of a grey area; looked at the rules and didn't say too much about cosplay regulation).Cultist-Chan is a pretty scantily clad character, so just wondering if I would get in trouble with rovers XD. I know I have seen a couple of threads that deal with the decency issues when it comes to cosplay, since Fanime is a "family convention", so what do you guys think?
Here's a visual referance: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=cultist-chan#/d23l8tb
I moved your topic here so that Aelia can look at your cosplay from a rovers point of view since if you were to wear it and anyone would have an issue with it it would be rovers.
Personally, from what I could see in the link to pics you provided I would not see any problem with it. A female cosplay should cover at least what a bikini would cover. This cosplay does more than that in the waist section so I don't see why you couldn't. Aelia will take a look and let you know though.
Quote from: lady_tomoko on May 01, 2011, 02:27:12 AM
Just wanted to come to the forums to make sure it was ok(since it's a bit of a grey area; looked at the rules and didn't say too much about cosplay regulation).Cultist-Chan is a pretty scantily clad character, so just wondering if I would get in trouble with rovers XD. I know I have seen a couple of threads that deal with the decency issues when it comes to cosplay, since Fanime is a "family convention", so what do you guys think?
Here's a visual referance: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=cultist-chan#/d23l8tb
Generally with Rovers, what we're concerned about is that there's no indecent exposure-- which doesn't seem to be the case here-- and that there's no
risk of "wardrobe malfunctions." So, provided what you make of the costume covers all your private areas, and doesn't pose
any risk of being overly revealing (typically by using special glues/adhesives and/or pasties), I don't see an issue with it. -- basically, what I'm saying is be sure your boobs aren't falling out, and we're all good here.
(With the bottoms; we'd like nylons, but as long as it's full-coverage underwear or a bathing suit bottom, it should be ok.)
@Aelia :Yes, everything will definately be taped up so here is no possibility of any wardrobe malfunctions ^-^
Thank you guys for your input, I guess I can go ahead and start making my cosplay :)
Does yoko. Littner's rifle need an orange tip? If made of pvc and card board?
Quote from: azreale on May 01, 2011, 09:03:35 PM
Does yoko. Littner's rifle need an orange tip? If made of pvc and card board?
Gonna say yes to this one, because even out of pvc and cardboard it's going to have a gun-like shape overall.
Hi, I'm concerned whether my chainsaw prop complies with FanimeCon peace-bonding rules or not.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/MghtyAxWlder/P1010627.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222191_1904517607175_1068803291_2226889_1651115_n.jpg
My main concern is that I used a drive chain from a bike while making the prop.
Here's the reference picture from the anime the coplay comes from.
http://wideface.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ayumuref.jpg
If that's not acceptable, then I hope making another replica completely out of cardboard/paper would be acceptable.
Quote from: microgamer2vs2 on May 02, 2011, 09:35:03 AM
Hi, I'm concerned whether my chainsaw prop complies with FanimeCon peace-bonding rules or not.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/MghtyAxWlder/P1010627.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222191_1904517607175_1068803291_2226889_1651115_n.jpg
My main concern is that I used a drive chain from a bike while making the prop.
Here's the reference picture from the anime the coplay comes from.
http://wideface.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ayumuref.jpg
If that's not acceptable, then I hope making another replica completely out of cardboard/paper would be acceptable.
1) Does it work? (Not: is it a chainsaw, but does anything move?)
2) Aside from the chain, what's it made of?
Quote from: Aelia on May 02, 2011, 11:19:15 AM
Quote from: microgamer2vs2 on May 02, 2011, 09:35:03 AM
Hi, I'm concerned whether my chainsaw prop complies with FanimeCon peace-bonding rules or not.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/MghtyAxWlder/P1010627.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222191_1904517607175_1068803291_2226889_1651115_n.jpg
My main concern is that I used a drive chain from a bike while making the prop.
Here's the reference picture from the anime the coplay comes from.
http://wideface.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ayumuref.jpg
If that's not acceptable, then I hope making another replica completely out of cardboard/paper would be acceptable.
1) Does it work? (Not: is it a chainsaw, but does anything move?)
2) Aside from the chain, what's it made of?
1) No, it does not work. The chain is glued and tied down in place.
2) Cardboard, recycled plastic jugs, broken Snake Light (http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/flashlights/BL00004.jpg) (plastic), paper, duct tape.
I have a bit of a concern about my costume meeting Fanime's requirements.
I would like to do a police version of Spain from Hetalia (http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/mandybonandy/467687.jpg), but I'm worried about it violating the "no realistic depictions of law enforcement" rule. It is obviously different from police uniforms in California, I believe, and the word "police" would not be anywhere on it. The hat would clearly be fake, bought from a costume store. Would this be alright?
Also, would a tiny, fluorescent colored squirt gun be okay, provided it stays empty and isn't used to squirt anyone or pointed towards anyone? Or would I need to remove the functional parts of that, too?
Quote from: microgamer2vs2 on May 02, 2011, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: Aelia on May 02, 2011, 11:19:15 AM
Quote from: microgamer2vs2 on May 02, 2011, 09:35:03 AM
Hi, I'm concerned whether my chainsaw prop complies with FanimeCon peace-bonding rules or not.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/MghtyAxWlder/P1010627.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222191_1904517607175_1068803291_2226889_1651115_n.jpg
My main concern is that I used a drive chain from a bike while making the prop.
Here's the reference picture from the anime the coplay comes from.
http://wideface.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/ayumuref.jpg
If that's not acceptable, then I hope making another replica completely out of cardboard/paper would be acceptable.
1) Does it work? (Not: is it a chainsaw, but does anything move?)
2) Aside from the chain, what's it made of?
1) No, it does not work. The chain is glued and tied down in place.
2) Cardboard, recycled plastic jugs, broken Snake Light (http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/flashlights/BL00004.jpg) (plastic), paper, duct tape.
I don't see an issue here. Just get it peace-bonded.
Quote from: Lucky on May 02, 2011, 04:17:30 PM
I have a bit of a concern about my costume meeting Fanime's requirements.
I would like to do a police version of Spain from Hetalia (http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/mandybonandy/467687.jpg), but I'm worried about it violating the "no realistic depictions of law enforcement" rule. It is obviously different from police uniforms in California, I believe, and the word "police" would not be anywhere on it. The hat would clearly be fake, bought from a costume store. Would this be alright?
Also, would a tiny, fluorescent colored squirt gun be okay, provided it stays empty and isn't used to squirt anyone or pointed towards anyone? Or would I need to remove the functional parts of that, too?
With the squirt gun, it can't be fillable, or usable. So it either needs a hole in it to keep it from being filled, or the trigger needs to be disabled.
As far as the costume; it cannot say "police" (or "policia") and it should not have badges on it. If it looks like the picture you linked to, it should be alright.
Hello, my cosplay involves carrying around a guitar for a prop and my question is do I need to get it peace bonded?
Quote from: Aiyurisan on May 02, 2011, 09:25:15 PM
Hello, my cosplay involves carrying around a guitar for a prop and my question is do I need to get it peace bonded?
What's the costume? Tell me more about your guitar. Is it acoustic? electric?
Quote from: Aelia on May 02, 2011, 06:39:04 PM
I don't see an issue here. Just get it peace-bonded.
Sweet. Thanks for the reply.
Quote from: Aelia on May 02, 2011, 09:54:23 PM
Quote from: Aiyurisan on May 02, 2011, 09:25:15 PM
Hello, my cosplay involves carrying around a guitar for a prop and my question is do I need to get it peace bonded?
What's the costume? Tell me more about your guitar. Is it acoustic? electric?
The cosplay I will be doing is Kagamine Len, Setsugetsuka version. My boyfriend will be doing the Kaito version which includes a black bass. Both guitar and bass are electric.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3695/78302845.jpg
Would a real alto (metal) saxophone be a problem?
Quote from: Aiyurisan on May 02, 2011, 11:00:40 PM
Quote from: Aelia on May 02, 2011, 09:54:23 PM
Quote from: Aiyurisan on May 02, 2011, 09:25:15 PM
Hello, my cosplay involves carrying around a guitar for a prop and my question is do I need to get it peace bonded?
What's the costume? Tell me more about your guitar. Is it acoustic? electric?
The cosplay I will be doing is Kagamine Len, Setsugetsuka version. My boyfriend will be doing the Kaito version which includes a black bass. Both guitar and bass are electric.
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3695/78302845.jpg
Uh. I think that should be OK to carry, and yes it will need a peacebond.
Quote from: VorpalStorm on May 03, 2011, 03:12:31 AM
Would a real alto (metal) saxophone be a problem?
That should be alright as long as it's part of a costume, and you get it peacebonded.
Quote from: VorpalStorm on May 03, 2011, 03:12:31 AM
Would a real alto (metal) saxophone be a problem?
That should be alright as long as it's part of a costume, and you get it peacebonded.
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Most epic! Thanks!
Okay, so this will be my 3rd year at fanimecon and last year I went as Reborn from Katekyo Hitman Reborn. I was told i couldnt bring an airsoft gun so i went the whole con without a gun and it looked pretty lame, so this year i bought a rubber replica thats painted in safety yellow. Obviously it is harmless and has no working parts, being completely comprised of rubber. Would i be able to take this to the peace-bonding station and get it bonded, making it totally okay for me to carry it around? Here's a picture of it:
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcompletemartialart.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2FRubberGunBeretta.jpg&hash=d1486b82e0dc780f937565a28b5d204bb05de335)
bump
Although I see nothing wrong with it, post this here:
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,14641.0.html
Okay, so this will be my 3rd year at fanimecon and last year I went as Reborn from Katekyo Hitman Reborn. I was told i couldnt bring an airsoft gun so i went the whole con without a gun and it looked pretty lame, so this year i bought a rubber replica thats painted in safety yellow. Obviously it is harmless and has no working parts, being completely comprised of rubber. Would i be able to take this to the peace-bonding station and get it bonded, making it totally okay for me to carry it around? Here's a picture of it:
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcompletemartialart.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2FRubberGunBeretta.jpg&hash=d1486b82e0dc780f937565a28b5d204bb05de335)
will do, thanks :]
Quote from: Tevexs on May 04, 2011, 08:44:11 PM
Okay, so this will be my 3rd year at fanimecon and last year I went as Reborn from Katekyo Hitman Reborn. I was told i couldnt bring an airsoft gun so i went the whole con without a gun and it looked pretty lame, so this year i bought a rubber replica thats painted in safety yellow. Obviously it is harmless and has no working parts, being completely comprised of rubber. Would i be able to take this to the peace-bonding station and get it bonded, making it totally okay for me to carry it around? Here's a picture of it:
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcompletemartialart.com%2Fstore%2Fimages%2FRubberGunBeretta.jpg&hash=d1486b82e0dc780f937565a28b5d204bb05de335)
So long as:
- it is solid rubber, and has no functional parts or removable bits
- it stays solid yellow, and is not painted
- it never gets pointed at anyone or anything
- it is carried holstered, or in a neutral position
- it is never pointed at anyone, even while posing for pictures
then yes, you can get it peacebonded.
I believe I know the answer to this question anyway (which is no) but I wanted to ask anyway.
I have another gun that I want to use for a costume but it's a cap gun. With no ammo, are these ok to use or not? This is the one I want to use in question: http://tinyurl.com/4x49omr I saw previous posts about airsoft guns not being ok but to the ones I saw asking about cap guns, I didn't see a reply to (unless I missed it which is possible).
I know the policy is any guns with functional parts are not ok but I wanted to ask anyway to make sure before I go on a hunt for another gun or possibly make one.
Quick question.
What about Japanese Sashimono?
I'm coming in as a Helghast from Killzone wearing a Sashimono.
Mine is something like this but shorter.
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg121.imageshack.us%2Fimg121%2F6237%2Fflagyu.jpg&hash=dd79bd7e0d596afa9c4fe5084e9329a572e75b2c)
I'm 5'8 and it hangs maybe 2-3 inch above my head.
It should clear most door and I can adjust the height.
P.S:
I also have a painted metallic Nerf gun. The barrel is 1-inch left untouch color: ORANGE.
I smash most of the working part to make it non-function and GLUE the AMMO CLIP so I can't reload it.
(I'm trying to make it compliance to the rule as much as possible)
Quote from: Inai on May 09, 2011, 09:31:19 PM
I believe I know the answer to this question anyway (which is no) but I wanted to ask anyway.
I have another gun that I want to use for a costume but it's a cap gun. With no ammo, are these ok to use or not? This is the one I want to use in question: http://tinyurl.com/4x49omr I saw previous posts about airsoft guns not being ok but to the ones I saw asking about cap guns, I didn't see a reply to (unless I missed it which is possible).
I know the policy is any guns with functional parts are not ok but I wanted to ask anyway to make sure before I go on a hunt for another gun or possibly make one.
We've been saying no to cap guns.
Quote from: bsan89 on May 09, 2011, 10:24:29 PM
Quick question.
What about Japanese Sashimono?
I'm coming in as a Helghast from Killzone wearing a Sashimono.
Mine is something like this but shorter.
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg121.imageshack.us%2Fimg121%2F6237%2Fflagyu.jpg&hash=dd79bd7e0d596afa9c4fe5084e9329a572e75b2c)
I'm 5'8 and it hangs maybe 2-3 inch above my head.
It should clear most door and I can adjust the height.
P.S:
I also have a painted metallic Nerf gun. The barrel is 1-inch left untouch color: ORANGE.
I smash most of the working part to make it non-function and GLUE the AMMO CLIP so I can't reload it.
(I'm trying to make it compliance to the rule as much as possible)
As long as you've got a costume which goes with the sashimono, and it really can clear doorways, and it's not trailing behind you more than 3-4", you should be fine. If it's trailing behind you more than 4", you'll need an official "handler" to help you with crowds.
Your NERF gun may be ok, so long as it's really nonfunctional. Bring it by a peacebonding station for review.
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:53:38 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
...so why do you say "live steel" rather than "all steel"?
thanks for the update
(although i am a little depressed)
Any sword which is made of metal is made to be potentially sharpened. It's the way they're designed. So all metal swords are "live steel"
What people have done in the past to still have something to carry is cutting off the blade and attaching the handle to hilt. That's your choice though. Other people have substituted bokken, because they basically look like sheathed swords-- unless your sword would be a western-style sword rather than a katana-- and they can be made to work.
"handle to hilt"?
a hilt is a handle isn't it?
well i guess thanks is order (it would have sucked to finish the prop and then figure this out)
i'll just make the whole thing out of expandable foam and be done with it >.>
So to be clear on the sword, as long as it doesn't have a sharp tip and not metal it can be peace bonded right?
Therefore Rukia's white sword (wooded) would be okay?
http://www.hellocosplay.com/bleach-kuchiki-rukia-zanpakuto-sword-sode-no-shirayuki-p-178.html
Quote from: Darkyukirin on May 10, 2011, 10:55:04 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:53:38 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Quote from: Aelia on March 31, 2011, 10:39:11 PM
Quote from: udonoodle on March 31, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Hello!
I have a sword (which i'm planning on altering the handle into a prop)
it's edges are NOT sharpened
but it has a pointy end
It is made of metal
Will this get taken?
No. We don't peace-bond metal swords.
...so why do you say "live steel" rather than "all steel"?
thanks for the update
(although i am a little depressed)
Any sword which is made of metal is made to be potentially sharpened. It's the way they're designed. So all metal swords are "live steel"
What people have done in the past to still have something to carry is cutting off the blade and attaching the handle to hilt. That's your choice though. Other people have substituted bokken, because they basically look like sheathed swords-- unless your sword would be a western-style sword rather than a katana-- and they can be made to work.
"handle to hilt"?
a hilt is a handle isn't it?
well i guess thanks is order (it would have sucked to finish the prop and then figure this out)
i'll just make the whole thing out of expandable foam and be done with it >.>
So to be clear on the sword, as long as it doesn't have a sharp tip and not metal it can be peace bonded right?
Therefore Rukia's white sword (wooded) would be okay?
http://www.hellocosplay.com/bleach-kuchiki-rukia-zanpakuto-sword-sode-no-shirayuki-p-178.html
Yes, a wooden sword would be ok.
I'm planning to carry Helga von Vogelweide's wand (from trinity blood), and for the crystal part of it, I have a vogel cut crystal. The tip is pretty sharp, but I've capped it with clay... is that okay?
Quote from: manik_semiramis on May 12, 2011, 02:57:38 AM
I'm planning to carry Helga von Vogelweide's wand (from trinity blood), and for the crystal part of it, I have a vogel cut crystal. The tip is pretty sharp, but I've capped it with clay... is that okay?
That should be alright so long as the cap stays on.
Quote from: Aelia on May 02, 2011, 06:39:04 PM
Quote from: Lucky on May 02, 2011, 04:17:30 PM
I have a bit of a concern about my costume meeting Fanime's requirements.
I would like to do a police version of Spain from Hetalia (http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae270/mandybonandy/467687.jpg), but I'm worried about it violating the "no realistic depictions of law enforcement" rule. It is obviously different from police uniforms in California, I believe, and the word "police" would not be anywhere on it. The hat would clearly be fake, bought from a costume store. Would this be alright?
Also, would a tiny, fluorescent colored squirt gun be okay, provided it stays empty and isn't used to squirt anyone or pointed towards anyone? Or would I need to remove the functional parts of that, too?
With the squirt gun, it can't be fillable, or usable. So it either needs a hole in it to keep it from being filled, or the trigger needs to be disabled.
As far as the costume; it cannot say "police" (or "policia") and it should not have badges on it. If it looks like the picture you linked to, it should be alright.
Okay, thank you! (:
So I'm cosplaying as Ellis from Left 4 Dead 2 and I recently saw/bought this Double Barrel NERF shottie. I know the rules are it can't be functional and I def wasn't planning on bringing the ammo and as for it not being functional...well since it's a double barrel only way one can load it, is to crack it open like a double barrel shottie so if you guys peace bond that part down so that I can't crack it open would that be alright? I also plan to spray paint it black but to keep the tip the bright color orange.
Also was thinking of having a Guitar Hero Guitar strapped to my back would that be alright and does that need to be bonded as well?
EDIT: Of course if theirs any other adjustments I can make, to make it more acceptable I'm more than willing to hear some ideas. Gluing things tight or disassembling them.
http://thenerfwars.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/nerf_shotgun203.jpg Found a picture of it as well. The orange part is what I ment about cracking it open as it folds into a L shape but I would think it could be peace bonded down to stick to the yellow part so it cannot open at all.
Quote from: God91125 on May 13, 2011, 12:35:17 AM
So I'm cosplaying as Ellis from Left 4 Dead 2 and I recently saw/bought this Double Barrel NERF shottie. I know the rules are it can't be functional and I def wasn't planning on bringing the ammo and as for it not being functional...well since it's a double barrel only way one can load it, is to crack it open like a double barrel shottie so if you guys peace bond that part down so that I can't crack it open would that be alright? I also plan to spray paint it black but to keep the tip the bright color orange.
Also was thinking of having a Guitar Hero Guitar strapped to my back would that be alright and does that need to be bonded as well?
EDIT: Of course if theirs any other adjustments I can make, to make it more acceptable I'm more than willing to hear some ideas. Gluing things tight or disassembling them.
http://thenerfwars.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/nerf_shotgun203.jpg Found a picture of it as well. The orange part is what I ment about cracking it open as it folds into a L shape but I would think it could be peace bonded down to stick to the yellow part so it cannot open at all.
Bring it to a peace bonding station. If they can make it so it can't be loaded, then yeah, that could work.
Quote from: Aelia on May 13, 2011, 09:22:38 AM
Quote from: God91125 on May 13, 2011, 12:35:17 AM
So I'm cosplaying as Ellis from Left 4 Dead 2 and I recently saw/bought this Double Barrel NERF shottie. I know the rules are it can't be functional and I def wasn't planning on bringing the ammo and as for it not being functional...well since it's a double barrel only way one can load it, is to crack it open like a double barrel shottie so if you guys peace bond that part down so that I can't crack it open would that be alright? I also plan to spray paint it black but to keep the tip the bright color orange.
Also was thinking of having a Guitar Hero Guitar strapped to my back would that be alright and does that need to be bonded as well?
EDIT: Of course if theirs any other adjustments I can make, to make it more acceptable I'm more than willing to hear some ideas. Gluing things tight or disassembling them.
http://thenerfwars.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/nerf_shotgun203.jpg Found a picture of it as well. The orange part is what I ment about cracking it open as it folds into a L shape but I would think it could be peace bonded down to stick to the yellow part so it cannot open at all.
Bring it to a peace bonding station. If they can make it so it can't be loaded, then yeah, that could work.
Alright much thanks and will the gun and guitar hero guitar both need to be peace bonded to my back or something? Guess curious since having all that on my back may get tedious. xD Guitar is wireless and has a strap so was gonna stick that back there and was thinking of holding the shottie but I know that it may need to be peace bonded to my side or back as well.
Quote from: God91125 on May 13, 2011, 10:13:44 AM
Quote from: Aelia on May 13, 2011, 09:22:38 AM
Quote from: God91125 on May 13, 2011, 12:35:17 AM
So I'm cosplaying as Ellis from Left 4 Dead 2 and I recently saw/bought this Double Barrel NERF shottie. I know the rules are it can't be functional and I def wasn't planning on bringing the ammo and as for it not being functional...well since it's a double barrel only way one can load it, is to crack it open like a double barrel shottie so if you guys peace bond that part down so that I can't crack it open would that be alright? I also plan to spray paint it black but to keep the tip the bright color orange.
Also was thinking of having a Guitar Hero Guitar strapped to my back would that be alright and does that need to be bonded as well?
EDIT: Of course if theirs any other adjustments I can make, to make it more acceptable I'm more than willing to hear some ideas. Gluing things tight or disassembling them.
http://thenerfwars.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/nerf_shotgun203.jpg Found a picture of it as well. The orange part is what I ment about cracking it open as it folds into a L shape but I would think it could be peace bonded down to stick to the yellow part so it cannot open at all.
Bring it to a peace bonding station. If they can make it so it can't be loaded, then yeah, that could work.
Alright much thanks and will the gun and guitar hero guitar both need to be peace bonded to my back or something? Guess curious since having all that on my back may get tedious. xD Guitar is wireless and has a strap so was gonna stick that back there and was thinking of holding the shottie but I know that it may need to be peace bonded to my side or back as well.
We won't be attaching props to people this year. We're just being much stricter about what you can get away with. The gun can't ever be pointed at anyone, no matter what. Even if you're posing for pictures. So you can carry the guitar on the strap and hand-carry the gun if you want, but it won't have to be attached to the guitar.
Ohh ok seems like a very nice new rule :) I'll be sure to keep all that in mind then thanks. :) I hope many others appreciate it as well. >_<
A company called Blue Gun makes a plastic replica in solid blue, which can be seen here : www.botachtactical.com/bluco19.html
Would this be ok?
Quote from: Mathias on May 13, 2011, 02:17:57 PM
A company called Blue Gun makes a plastic replica in solid blue, which can be seen here : www.botachtactical.com/bluco19.html
Would this be ok?
Uh... that link doesn't work. Please get me a better one.
Quote from: Aelia on May 13, 2011, 03:19:34 PM
Quote from: Mathias on May 13, 2011, 02:17:57 PM
A company called Blue Gun makes a plastic replica in solid blue, which can be seen here : www.botachtactical.com/bluco19.html
Would this be ok?
Uh... that link doesn't work. Please get me a better one.
Sorry about that, missed a letter
http://www.botachtactical.com/blguco19.html
I'm going to be cosplaying as Chris Redfield from resident evil code veronica, and I have a spring air soft pistol that has been disabled and stripped of all internal parts that would allow it to chamber and fire a projectile. Is it possible to get that peace bonded?
Quote from: Mathias on May 13, 2011, 04:43:28 PM
Quote from: Aelia on May 13, 2011, 03:19:34 PM
Quote from: Mathias on May 13, 2011, 02:17:57 PM
A company called Blue Gun makes a plastic replica in solid blue, which can be seen here : www.botachtactical.com/bluco19.html
Would this be ok?
Uh... that link doesn't work. Please get me a better one.
Sorry about that, missed a letter
http://www.botachtactical.com/blguco19.html
Bring it in for review. I'd like to see that in person before I make a judgment.
Quote from: Magabari on May 15, 2011, 01:28:33 AM
I'm going to be cosplaying as Chris Redfield from resident evil code veronica, and I have a spring air soft pistol that has been disabled and stripped of all internal parts that would allow it to chamber and fire a projectile. Is it possible to get that peace bonded?
Our rule on this one is no airsoft, regardless of functionality.
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Quote from: zeroelement on May 16, 2011, 08:45:04 PM
By the way just some nice info. Always check the Weapons policy in the Magazine they give you at registration. If that one and this one dont match up By the rules of the con they MUST use the one in the book not online.
Which "rules of the con" are you referring to, exactly?
Please note that Aelia is a Fanime Rovers department head and one of her roles include WRITING the weapons policy you mention.
The weapons policy is written to be as clear as possible. However, following the weapons policy to the letter and exploiting any "loop holes" will STILL result in a violation of the weapons policy. Your interpretation may be one of the many interpretations of the weapons policy, but the Rovers' interpretation will be the interpretation that will be enforced.
Thanks,
Eric
Fanime Forums Mod
Quote from: zeroelement on May 16, 2011, 08:45:04 PM
By the way just some nice info. Always check the Weapons policy in the Magazine they give you at registration. If that one and this one dont match up By the rules of the con they MUST use the one in the book not online.
We are less than 2 weeks out from Fanime Con and I would like to remind everyone what this thread is for and that I DO MOD this section. If you want to "Troll" then do it quietly. Please don't stir the pot in my section... It is unnecessary and very unproductive. I have no problem locking a thread.... I have over 55 pages of them!
Squidges & Love to all the Cool Cospeeps!
BSaphire
*Cough* Moving along...
The information in the first post of this thread is in the program guide, posted on the website, and printed on quite a few signs around the con. If you have questions during con, I will be monitoring this thread, so do feel free to post here through Monday after-con.
I think I'm caught up with all the questions which have been posted. If I've missed you, please re-post.
I was wondering if my Belarus' knife was alright to bring along? It's base is plastic, it's a kid's toy. I painted it and attached a few accessories and used fake blood on the blade. It barely has any weight, and is very fragile, so I won't have it out aside from pictures.
Here's the picture:
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt122/AkiSamui/?action=view¤t=Belarusknife.png
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on May 17, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
I was wondering if my Belarus' knife was alright to bring along? It's base is plastic, it's a kid's toy. I painted it and attached a few accessories and used fake blood on the blade. It barely has any weight, and is very fragile, so I won't have it out aside from pictures.
Here's the picture:
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt122/AkiSamui/?action=view¤t=Belarusknife.png
When you say "base is plastic" you mean the whole thing's made of plastic, ya? Because that's fine. We'll need to tag it with a peace-bond still.
Quote from: Aelia on May 17, 2011, 11:49:07 PM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on May 17, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
I was wondering if my Belarus' knife was alright to bring along? It's base is plastic, it's a kid's toy. I painted it and attached a few accessories and used fake blood on the blade. It barely has any weight, and is very fragile, so I won't have it out aside from pictures.
Here's the picture:
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt122/AkiSamui/?action=view¤t=Belarusknife.png
When you say "base is plastic" you mean the whole thing's made of plastic, ya? Because that's fine. We'll need to tag it with a peace-bond still.
Sorry, yeah.
The entire thing is plastic, even the accessories. It's really fragile so will the peace bond break it? It's already broken once T_T Also, were do I go to get it peace bonded?
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on May 18, 2011, 01:24:47 AM
Quote from: Aelia on May 17, 2011, 11:49:07 PM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on May 17, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
I was wondering if my Belarus' knife was alright to bring along? It's base is plastic, it's a kid's toy. I painted it and attached a few accessories and used fake blood on the blade. It barely has any weight, and is very fragile, so I won't have it out aside from pictures.
Here's the picture:
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt122/AkiSamui/?action=view¤t=Belarusknife.png
When you say "base is plastic" you mean the whole thing's made of plastic, ya? Because that's fine. We'll need to tag it with a peace-bond still.
Sorry, yeah. The entire thing is plastic, even the accessories. It's really fragile so will the peace bond break it? It's already broken once T_T Also, were do I go to get it peace bonded?
The peace bond shouldn't break it; we'll put it on loose. Peace bonding stations will be on the first floor by the Gatherings tables (between the stairs in front of reg), near Stage Zero (when we have the staff) and in Willow Glen III (Marriott, Second Floor, Near the Elevators). If you're really worried about it, I work after 2pm all weekend. I'll help you out with the peacebonding. Just ask for Erin, and if I'm not busy, I'll be there to help you out within a couple minutes.
Quote from: Aelia on May 18, 2011, 10:06:25 AM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on May 18, 2011, 01:24:47 AM
Quote from: Aelia on May 17, 2011, 11:49:07 PM
Quote from: JewishCosplayer on May 17, 2011, 09:45:47 PM
I was wondering if my Belarus' knife was alright to bring along? It's base is plastic, it's a kid's toy. I painted it and attached a few accessories and used fake blood on the blade. It barely has any weight, and is very fragile, so I won't have it out aside from pictures.
Here's the picture:
http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt122/AkiSamui/?action=view¤t=Belarusknife.png
When you say "base is plastic" you mean the whole thing's made of plastic, ya? Because that's fine. We'll need to tag it with a peace-bond still.
Sorry, yeah. The entire thing is plastic, even the accessories. It's really fragile so will the peace bond break it? It's already broken once T_T Also, were do I go to get it peace bonded?
The peace bond shouldn't break it; we'll put it on loose. Peace bonding stations will be on the first floor by the Gatherings tables (between the stairs in front of reg), near Stage Zero (when we have the staff) and in Willow Glen III (Marriott, Second Floor, Near the Elevators). If you're really worried about it, I work after 2pm all weekend. I'll help you out with the peacebonding. Just ask for Erin, and if I'm not busy, I'll be there to help you out within a couple minutes.
Thank you very much :D
I read that on Thursday there will be peace bonding but I'm wondering if you have to come in cosplay with your prop in order for it to get peace bonded, just asking because I really don't want to cosplay on Thursday just to get my prop peace bonded.
Quote from: Brutal on May 22, 2011, 12:50:39 PM
I read that on Thursday there will be peace bonding but I'm wondering if you have to come in cosplay with your prop in order for it to get peace bonded, just asking because I really don't want to cosplay on Thursday just to get my prop peace bonded.
You must be in costume to get your prop peacebonded. You should just wait until you are cosplaying to come by the peacebonding station.
Please Be Aware: There has been a change in policy
Replica guns must have holsters, and must be painted all-over in a bright safety-color. They will be peace-bonded into their holsters.
Replica guns which are painted black/silver or any other gun tone may not be carried, even with a holster.
This is at the request of SJPD, and will be enforced this weekend. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but is non-negotiable.
For the new policy change, what if the character doesn't have a holster?
My friend is cosplaying as Panty (from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt) and will have a gun similar to these pictures (except it's made out of wood):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Front.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Back.jpg
It's going to fairly shiny as well. Will we need some sort of makeshift holster anyway even if the character never has one?
Quote from: redroses3164 on May 22, 2011, 05:56:45 PM
For the new policy change, what if the character doesn't have a holster?
My friend is cosplaying as Panty (from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt) and will have a gun similar to these pictures (except it's made out of wood):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Front.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Back.jpg
It's going to fairly shiny as well. Will we need some sort of makeshift holster anyway even if the character never has one?
No, that's fake enough that it won't need a holster. You're fine still.
But that is a legitimate question. Unfortunately, when it comes to replicas, it doesn't matter if your character has a holster, we're requiring you to have one.
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
Certain weapons are banned no matter what:
...Metal/Wooden Baseball Bats...
I guess Fanime hates Paranoia Agent. Good thing my Shonen Bat cosplay idea fell through.
Hello, I have a question regarding my weapons. Will these be allowed if I paint the tips a bright safety orange?
http://i.imgur.com/KDnca.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KDnca.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/KGsSd.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KGsSd.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/WXus5.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/WXus5.jpg)
For replica rifles, is there an update to how they should be carried other than neutral position? Also one of my rifles is wood and plastic with a bright orange tip at the end, I assume that will need to be painted all over in a bright safety color? For my other rifle, now I'm wondering if I need to repaint this also. Here's a photo I took prior to painting the tip orange. http://i51.tinypic.com/a5eonr.jpg It's made from foam and wood. Sorry to bug you with all these questions, this is the first year I have had props so I want to make sure I do everything right. :(
Building materials for prop - $30.00
Fanime registration price - $60.00
The looks on the faces of the event staff when Hozukimaru is brought up to get peace-bound - Priceless
Quote from: seisatsu on May 22, 2011, 10:45:51 PM
Quote from: Aelia on June 18, 2010, 08:03:07 PM
Certain weapons are banned no matter what:
...Metal/Wooden Baseball Bats...
I guess Fanime hates Paranoia Agent. Good thing my Shonen Bat cosplay idea fell through.
Fanime doesn't hate Paranoia Agent. I do.
In all seriousness, baseball bats made of wood/metal are considered weapons unless you're using them to play a game of baseball, or are heading to/from a game.
Quote from: Shepherd01 on May 22, 2011, 11:17:41 PM
Hello, I have a question regarding my weapons. Will these be allowed if I paint the tips a bright safety orange?
http://i.imgur.com/KDnca.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KDnca.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/KGsSd.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KGsSd.jpg)
http://i.imgur.com/WXus5.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/WXus5.jpg)
Do you have any pics of them assembled? They need orange tips minimum. I'm still thinking about the rest, and the assembled pics would help. (Specifically of the copper one.) Also, are those metal or plastic?
Quote from: Inai on May 22, 2011, 11:30:51 PM
For replica rifles, is there an update to how they should be carried other than neutral position? Also one of my rifles is wood and plastic with a bright orange tip at the end, I assume that will need to be painted all over in a bright safety color?
Depends on how replica-ish the rifle is. In this case, it's not the materials, but the appearance which will matter most. Pics?
Quote from: Squad 11 Till Death on May 22, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
Building materials for prop - $30.00
Fanime registration price - $60.00
The looks on the faces of the event staff when Hozukimaru is brought up to get peace-bound - Priceless
I imagine that's one of the most satisfying parts.
Quote from: Aelia on May 22, 2011, 11:51:23 PM
Quote from: Inai on May 22, 2011, 11:30:51 PM
For replica rifles, is there an update to how they should be carried other than neutral position? Also one of my rifles is wood and plastic with a bright orange tip at the end, I assume that will need to be painted all over in a bright safety color?
Depends on how replica-ish the rifle is. In this case, it's not the materials, but the appearance which will matter most. Pics?
Here's a photo: http://i55.tinypic.com/szwf8i.jpg It has no working parts except the trigger which makes a bang sound and cannot be loaded with any type of ammo. I also updated my previous question with an inquiry about my other rifle.
Quote from: Inai on May 22, 2011, 11:30:51 PM
...For my other rifle, now I'm wondering if I need to repaint this also. Here's a photo I took prior to painting the tip orange. http://i51.tinypic.com/a5eonr.jpg It's made from foam and wood. Sorry to bug you with all these questions, this is the first year I have had props so I want to make sure I do everything right. :(
Okay... Explain this to me about the batons? I have a prop that was made out of a baton (a Wind Waker) and it's REALLY crucial for the cosplay I have... Should I still take it or don't even bother with it? =/ Here's a picture of it...
http://i53.tinypic.com/2meaglj.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g263/God91125/242864_10150196634783139_617308138_7011990_4756897_o.jpg
So a little while ago I posted about how my prop shotgun could be peace bonded down so I can't load it or anything but otherwise took a picture of all my props to get a general idea if they're alright or not. Shotgun was going to hold, plastic katana on my side and the pills and pipebomb in my pocket. Though worried if that pipe bomb looks too realistic or anything will of course bring it into the station. But just wondering if I should change the colors around for the gun or anything.
Hey!
So starting to think about my prop and here's my question.
I have a toy replica of a pirate like pistol (think children's Halloween costume prop). The trigger is removed, the insides are Ll removed and filled with glue (including the barel) and there is a 1 inch red/orange stripe on the tip. I also have a holster I made for it.
So 1) are my props acceptable?
2) should I adjust the holster to facilitate the pistol being peace bonded to them? (ps holster is actually attached to my pants)
Quote from: Aoi Memori on May 23, 2011, 01:15:33 AM
Okay... Explain this to me about the batons? I have a prop that was made out of a baton (a Wind Waker) and it's REALLY crucial for the cosplay I have... Should I still take it or don't even bother with it? =/ Here's a picture of it...
http://i53.tinypic.com/2meaglj.jpg
The intent of the rule is to prevent erm... wooden, heavyweight batons-- like a police baton-- rather than a conducting baton. You're fine.
Quote from: God91125 on May 23, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g263/God91125/242864_10150196634783139_617308138_7011990_4756897_o.jpg
So a little while ago I posted about how my prop shotgun could be peace bonded down so I can't load it or anything but otherwise took a picture of all my props to get a general idea if they're alright or not. Shotgun was going to hold, plastic katana on my side and the pills and pipebomb in my pocket. Though worried if that pipe bomb looks too realistic or anything will of course bring it into the station. But just wondering if I should change the colors around for the gun or anything.
I don't think I can OK the pipe bomb, because we don't allow fake incendiary devices. The shotgun looks like a toy, so it should be ok. We'll review it for sure at the station.
Quote from: ninjagal6 on May 23, 2011, 03:57:04 PM
Hey!
So starting to think about my prop and here's my question.
I have a toy replica of a pirate like pistol (think children's Halloween costume prop). The trigger is removed, the insides are Ll removed and filled with glue (including the barel) and there is a 1 inch red/orange stripe on the tip. I also have a holster I made for it.
So 1) are my props acceptable?
2) should I adjust the holster to facilitate the pistol being peace bonded to them? (ps holster is actually attached to my pants)
Truly fake looking toy guns will not require holsters, but will require the tips. This *sounds* alright, but I have to see it in person to give you a final verdict.
I am Cosplaying as The Wonder Chef from Tales of Symphonia and part of the costume is a Giant Fork. I have gotten a fork that is made of aluminum and has no sharp edges. Is this an acceptable prop under the prop rules and limitations?
Link to the Rules and Limitations
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,14641.0.html
Ah... Okay. XD I read it totally wrong then ^_^ Thanks~ <3
Quote from: Thaneofawesomedor on May 23, 2011, 04:32:14 PM
I am Cosplaying as The Wonder Chef from Tales of Symphonia and part of the costume is a Giant Fork. I have gotten a fork that is made of aluminum and has no sharp edges. Is this an acceptable prop under the prop rules and limitations?
Link to the Rules and Limitations
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,14641.0.html
Err... I'm not sure why you didn't post here originally, rather than making your own thread. But since it got merged, I've now seen your question so I can help by answering-- sort of. Can you describe your giant fork a little better? Or do you have a picture? I mean, is it machine-cut aluminum, or made of foil, or... what?
Quote from: Aelia on May 23, 2011, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: Aoi Memori on May 23, 2011, 01:15:33 AM
Okay... Explain this to me about the batons? I have a prop that was made out of a baton (a Wind Waker) and it's REALLY crucial for the cosplay I have... Should I still take it or don't even bother with it? =/ Here's a picture of it...
http://i53.tinypic.com/2meaglj.jpg
The intent of the rule is to prevent erm... wooden, heavyweight batons-- like a police baton-- rather than a conducting baton. You're fine.
Quote from: God91125 on May 23, 2011, 11:47:48 AM
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g263/God91125/242864_10150196634783139_617308138_7011990_4756897_o.jpg
So a little while ago I posted about how my prop shotgun could be peace bonded down so I can't load it or anything but otherwise took a picture of all my props to get a general idea if they're alright or not. Shotgun was going to hold, plastic katana on my side and the pills and pipebomb in my pocket. Though worried if that pipe bomb looks too realistic or anything will of course bring it into the station. But just wondering if I should change the colors around for the gun or anything.
I don't think I can OK the pipe bomb, because we don't allow fake incendiary devices. The shotgun looks like a toy, so it should be ok. We'll review it for sure at the station.
Quote from: ninjagal6 on May 23, 2011, 03:57:04 PM
Hey!
So starting to think about my prop and here's my question.
I have a toy replica of a pirate like pistol (think children's Halloween costume prop). The trigger is removed, the insides are Ll removed and filled with glue (including the barel) and there is a 1 inch red/orange stripe on the tip. I also have a holster I made for it.
So 1) are my props acceptable?
2) should I adjust the holster to facilitate the pistol being peace bonded to them? (ps holster is actually attached to my pants)
Truly fake looking toy guns will not require holsters, but will require the tips. This *sounds* alright, but I have to see it in person to give you a final verdict.
Alright much thanks, I'll bring everything to peace bonding to double check but yeah if pipebomb not ok no biggie got a bunch of other cool props :D xD
Quote from: Aelia on May 23, 2011, 11:41:58 PM
Quote from: Thaneofawesomedor on May 23, 2011, 04:32:14 PM
I am Cosplaying as The Wonder Chef from Tales of Symphonia and part of the costume is a Giant Fork. I have gotten a fork that is made of aluminum and has no sharp edges. Is this an acceptable prop under the prop rules and limitations?
Link to the Rules and Limitations
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,14641.0.html
Err... I'm not sure why you didn't post here originally, rather than making your own thread. But since it got merged, I've now seen your question so I can help by answering-- sort of. Can you describe your giant fork a little better? Or do you have a picture? I mean, is it machine-cut aluminum, or made of foil, or... what?
I'm new to forums and I didn't understand how it worked, but I'm glad it got merged, thank you!
Here's the item from the store I got it from
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/tabid/979/CategoryId/134/ProductId/4479/Default.aspx?ProductName=Silver-Fork-Wall-D%C3%A9coruu
Quote from: Thaneofawesomedor on May 24, 2011, 10:33:16 AM
Quote from: Aelia on May 23, 2011, 11:41:58 PM
Quote from: Thaneofawesomedor on May 23, 2011, 04:32:14 PM
I am Cosplaying as The Wonder Chef from Tales of Symphonia and part of the costume is a Giant Fork. I have gotten a fork that is made of aluminum and has no sharp edges. Is this an acceptable prop under the prop rules and limitations?
Link to the Rules and Limitations
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,14641.0.html
Err... I'm not sure why you didn't post here originally, rather than making your own thread. But since it got merged, I've now seen your question so I can help by answering-- sort of. Can you describe your giant fork a little better? Or do you have a picture? I mean, is it machine-cut aluminum, or made of foil, or... what?
I'm new to forums and I didn't understand how it worked, but I'm glad it got merged, thank you!
Here's the item from the store I got it from
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/tabid/979/CategoryId/134/ProductId/4479/Default.aspx?ProductName=Silver-Fork-Wall-D%C3%A9coruu
Strictly speaking, we don't allow metal props. However, I'd like to see that in person. It seems like the sort of thing we can OK, but I can't say that for sure just looking at the description. Bring it by a peace bonding station and we'll check it out.
Quote from: Aelia on May 22, 2011, 06:36:15 PM
Quote from: redroses3164 on May 22, 2011, 05:56:45 PM
For the new policy change, what if the character doesn't have a holster?
My friend is cosplaying as Panty (from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt) and will have a gun similar to these pictures (except it's made out of wood):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Front.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Back.jpg
It's going to fairly shiny as well. Will we need some sort of makeshift holster anyway even if the character never has one?
No, that's fake enough that it won't need a holster. You're fine still.
But that is a legitimate question. Unfortunately, when it comes to replicas, it doesn't matter if your character has a holster, we're requiring you to have one.
For this gun (same picture links in quotes), I won't be having a hole or a tip for a barrel. Do I still need to have an orange tip anyway? If yes, then I'll mod it to have one this week.
Again, this prop is going to be out of wood instead of paper/cardboard.
Quote from: Aelia on May 24, 2011, 12:19:24 PM
Quote from: Thaneofawesomedor on May 24, 2011, 10:33:16 AM
Quote from: Aelia on May 23, 2011, 11:41:58 PM
Quote from: Thaneofawesomedor on May 23, 2011, 04:32:14 PM
I am Cosplaying as The Wonder Chef from Tales of Symphonia and part of the costume is a Giant Fork. I have gotten a fork that is made of aluminum and has no sharp edges. Is this an acceptable prop under the prop rules and limitations?
Link to the Rules and Limitations
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,14641.0.html
Err... I'm not sure why you didn't post here originally, rather than making your own thread. But since it got merged, I've now seen your question so I can help by answering-- sort of. Can you describe your giant fork a little better? Or do you have a picture? I mean, is it machine-cut aluminum, or made of foil, or... what?
I'm new to forums and I didn't understand how it worked, but I'm glad it got merged, thank you!
Here's the item from the store I got it from
http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/tabid/979/CategoryId/134/ProductId/4479/Default.aspx?ProductName=Silver-Fork-Wall-D%C3%A9coruu
Strictly speaking, we don't allow metal props. However, I'd like to see that in person. It seems like the sort of thing we can OK, but I can't say that for sure just looking at the description. Bring it by a peace bonding station and we'll check it out.
Thank You! I will definitely bring it by.
Quote from: redroses3164 on May 24, 2011, 02:02:42 PM
Quote from: Aelia on May 22, 2011, 06:36:15 PM
Quote from: redroses3164 on May 22, 2011, 05:56:45 PM
For the new policy change, what if the character doesn't have a holster?
My friend is cosplaying as Panty (from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt) and will have a gun similar to these pictures (except it's made out of wood):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Front.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/redroses3164/Back.jpg
It's going to fairly shiny as well. Will we need some sort of makeshift holster anyway even if the character never has one?
No, that's fake enough that it won't need a holster. You're fine still.
But that is a legitimate question. Unfortunately, when it comes to replicas, it doesn't matter if your character has a holster, we're requiring you to have one.
For this gun (same picture links in quotes), I won't be having a hole or a tip for a barrel. Do I still need to have an orange tip anyway? If yes, then I'll mod it to have one this week.
Again, this prop is going to be out of wood instead of paper/cardboard.
The wood is fine, and it will need the orange tip.
I got a ball and chain(like from jail) that is a prop and not a weapon. Just making sure does it need to be peacebound (its attached to my leg)
Quote from: zeroelement on May 25, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
I got a ball and chain(like from jail) that is a prop and not a weapon. Just making sure does it need to be peacebound (its attached to my leg)
Like, an actual metal ball & chain? Or like, a plastic one?
I just realized today about my weapon that i've finished a while ago. I used the rod from swiffer mops to make the staff portion of my weapon. Will this be considered "not okay"? Since its metal-ish? It's not sharp or anything. My weapon is the trident for Chrome Dokuro (KHR).
http://afewshortcuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/SweeperGroupShot.jpg (image of swiffer mop rods)
http://files6.fliiby.com/images/_thumbs/me_2y31cyktyi1.jpg (The silver part of the mop)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VMoJaK_36kg/S828R0SznWI/AAAAAAAADto/XMX_g2oIJDQ/s1600/New+Picture+%2810%29.bmp (Another image of mop)
My finished weapon ---> http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Darkness_Raven/SAM_6604.jpg (no worries, the spikes were made out of paper). Only concerned about the staff portion. :(
Quote from: Aelia on May 25, 2011, 03:29:12 PM
Quote from: zeroelement on May 25, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
I got a ball and chain(like from jail) that is a prop and not a weapon. Just making sure does it need to be peacebound (its attached to my leg)
Like, an actual metal ball & chain? Or like, a plastic one?
the ball is plastic hollow and the strap is leather. I have plastic and metal chain between the ball and strap but so far metal chains have not been an issue at cons(including fanime ichigo sword last time had metal chain they just shortened it) if its short.
Quote from: zeroelement on May 25, 2011, 04:28:51 PM
Quote from: Aelia on May 25, 2011, 03:29:12 PM
Quote from: zeroelement on May 25, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
I got a ball and chain(like from jail) that is a prop and not a weapon. Just making sure does it need to be peacebound (its attached to my leg)
Like, an actual metal ball & chain? Or like, a plastic one?
the ball is plastic hollow and the strap is leather. I have plastic and metal chain between the ball and strap but so far metal chains have not been an issue at cons(including fanime ichigo sword last time had metal chain they just shortened it) if its short.
That doesn't sound like an issue. Just be aware of your surroundings and don't trip anyone with it.
Quote from: Krye on May 25, 2011, 04:27:58 PM
I just realized today about my weapon that i've finished a while ago. I used the rod from swiffer mops to make the staff portion of my weapon. Will this be considered "not okay"? Since its metal-ish? It's not sharp or anything. My weapon is the trident for Chrome Dokuro (KHR).
http://afewshortcuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/SweeperGroupShot.jpg (image of swiffer mop rods)
http://files6.fliiby.com/images/_thumbs/me_2y31cyktyi1.jpg (The silver part of the mop)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VMoJaK_36kg/S828R0SznWI/AAAAAAAADto/XMX_g2oIJDQ/s1600/New+Picture+%2810%29.bmp (Another image of mop)
My finished weapon ---> http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Darkness_Raven/SAM_6604.jpg (no worries, the spikes were made out of paper). Only concerned about the staff portion. :(
Err... I don't think a swiffer handle with paper spikes at the top should be an issue. Just be aware of your surroundings & the like.
ok how about nintendo wii rifles that are all white? and i painted some old nintendo zappers red,green,pink and blue is that ok?
Quote from: loner on May 25, 2011, 08:46:55 PM
ok how about nintendo wii rifles that are all white? and i painted some old nintendo zappers red,green,pink and blue is that ok?
That sounds alright
thanks aelia! and goodluck this year i know everyone is going to give you the worst time yet, and its not your fault! and ill try to educate my friends and help them modify their weapons to the new policy.
Completed my rifle today, just posting for posting sake and double checking.
for a sense of scale It's 5 and a half feet long from barrel tip to the butt of the stock. No it won't have the bipod attached. Linking so I save people's bandwidth.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2323.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2324.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2325.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2326.jpg
And some old photos of it for a sense of how much it's come along.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2266.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2265.jpg
and an even older one with my first mockup stock.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p237/Arraxus/100_2259.jpg
Ok quick one. I have an Old school Wood handcufs I use as Free escaping from jail. The prop has a rubber band keeping it closed so i can easily get in and out of it for my hands cant fit in without opening them. This is not a weapon and is 100% a prop. Some rovers have given it the stank eye so i just wanted to make sure it was ok.
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg717.imageshack.us%2Fimg717%2F3083%2Fpropj.jpg&hash=fd435110517a56785041ab2a0912179e51f8c38e)
Consider this officially closed. The 2012 policy drafts will be posted sometime next month.