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Hey quick question.
I will be cosplaying as Gordon Freeman from Half-Life 2. His weapon in the game is a crowbar. The prop I use is a real crowbar. Would I be able to bring this to the con? Here's an attached image of it. It's an essential for this costume so I need to know just in case I need to cast a fake one before the con this weekend.

Hi TheRealFreeman!

A real crowbar is not allowed at con. We have a very strict "no-live steel" policy for our convention. Sorry!

is it acceptable to ask the ones peace bonding a weapon to not make the bond too tight if a weapon can get damaged easily if it's bonded too tight?

We strive the best we can to accomadate and respect our attendees props. This is an acceptable request, just please be aware that we still have to try and make sure that the peacebond stays secured.

Would a small kitchen knife, made of either cardboard or plastic(obviously not live steel) need to be peace bonded?

Absolutely. Any item brought to con with the intention of being used as a prop must be peacebonded.

Out of curiosity, is peacebonding going to be using the soft adhesive wristband type tags for peacebonding identification like last year rather than standard zip ties?  Those were great, WAY more comfortable on the hand when tagged around a handle.

Thanks again.

Absolutely! We received a huge positive respond last year with our new peacbonds, and we plan on using them again for this year!

Hello!

Me and a buddy of mine were going to cosplay some of the members of the Payday gang, and we wanted to know if a weapon like prop like this would pass.



Its trigger will be removed, wire stripped, and even before, all it could do was make noise. Both weapons would have a covered cap, and we even spraypainted an extra inch of orange safety paint on the muzzle. Would this be okay? Can it be modified in any way to make it okay?

If not, it mentions in the lead post that a nonfunctional NERF gun can be used and painted as long as there is at least 1 inch of orange painted barrel. Is that still applicable for the 2015 con?

We have alternative non weapon props (fake bundle of money) if need be, and thank you!

Hello Lolzman87!

If you do exactly what you have posted, then yes. Your prop is totally passable for con. Our main concerns for gun props has always been that it would be too realistic for our attendees to realize the difference, and creating a somewhat uncomfortable environment. The faker, the better. HOWEVER, I would bring back up props (the Nerf guns you where mentioning), just in case something happens. Pictures look different compared to the real thing. The photo clearly makes it look fake, but that could be a different story once it is brought to peacebonding. Please let us know with any other concerns or questions!

Hi! I'm planning to cosplay as Kagura from Gintama, so I've bought a Japanese umbrella. I just want to check in with you guys whether this is appropriate or not. Thanks.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00706UGV0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hi AigooDantat!

IT IS SO APPROPRIATE AND OK, THAT I AM NOW SAVING THIS ON MY ACCOUNT AND BUYING IT LATER!!!! <3
(Yes, you can peacebond the umbrella!.)

Since you guys are so specific about military cosplays, I've got a quick question. My Daedalus crew flight suit (from Stargate Atlantis) has patches, but they're all 100% fictional. There are no alphabet soup acronyms anywhere on any of those patches. I'll have a holster, but no weapon in it at any time.

It's basically this but my nametape just has my last name on it and lol I'm a woman.

We cool? I haven't packed yet so I can leave it out if you guys aren't cool with it, but I've seen guys in full ACU battle dress in the con center the past couple years so looking like a space-themed reject from Top Gun wouldn't be that terrible, right? :P

Hello Fashwiing!

Your suit is acceptable for cosplay! Just make sure you do not have anything labeled that would be associated (and/or acronyms) with the word POLICE, MILITARY, PD, FD or of anything with similar law enforcement.






Thank you everybody for your patience and I hope this helps clear/answer your questions!

I will be cosplaying as Satone Shichimiya from Love, Chunnibyo, and Other Delusions - Heart Throb and she has a scepter/wand kind of weapon. Is that allowed, I know I have to get it bonded but I just want to make sure I can bring it first lol. Ty! ^_^

Hello P4ranoia!

The scepter is totally fine to use as a prop as long as it is not made out of live steel of any sort. I noticed that it has a couple of "gems", which I know that this can lead cosplayers to use glass for their props. Please make sure that if you are making/buying this prop, that it is made out of plastic instead. So overall, NO LIVE STEEL and NO GLASS. Other than that, you are good to go!

Hi!  Aelia approved these props last year via the forums (http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,16577.msg476070.html#msg476070) and we had absolutely no problems at the convention with peacebonding and gatherings but I wanted to make 100% sure again.

A really big drill.  All foam (with the exception of the hose which is thin plastic tubing) and everything is completely static as the hose can be magnetically attached or removed - it doesn't fire or anything like that - no triggers, bright colors.

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/059/4/c/taizo_hori_s_p3_drill___complete__dig_dug__by_insanedavid-d78dbk5.jpg

An ion cannon - ABS, PVC and foam, no triggers, grips are from handheld packing tape dispensers, everything is completely static, bright and shiny.

http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/091/9/5/masuyo_tobi_s_multi_function_ion_cannon__baraduke__by_insanedavid-d7co1dx.jpg

And with full costumes - http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/270/e/1/e17173e48b8d95cb38a65d206d512916-d80s890.jpg

Thanks!

Hi InsaneDavid!

I can tell you put so much effort into this prop. The drill is ok for peacebonding. My one small (very small) thing I have to point out is that for your gun prop, the tip needs to be altered to our current peacebonding rule: 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 barrel, or they must be painted all over in a bright safety color''. From the pictures, the tips are only halfway painted and only about 1/2 inch long.

Besides the orange tip, you should be fine with your props! (BTW, I really love your props!)

[Sorry for not answering these ASAP! You know those things called jobs, pffffft! Pesky annoying things.<3]

Thank you, ill bring twine with me just in case. Although i tried it with the twine beforehand and it held more tension than the wire did. The quiver has about 1 inch arrows hot glued onto some foam to give an a illusion of multiple full sized arrows in a quiver,ill still bring that in as well. The single arrow ill be carrying around is full sized with a craft foam tip. I just want to make sure im doing the right thing, im afraid if i glue or solder it permanently to the bow and one of the peacebonding people happend to find it unacceptable, i wouldnt be able to modify it to follow rules since itll be permanently affixed to the bow.

Not a problem Ioner! When you (decide) to use the twine instead, just make sure to glue it on LOOSELY, that way it guarantees any tension on the bow. Honestly, just based on the pictures/ the original wire looks good. But then again, it's hard to determine just throughout photo alone. Either way, come prepared! :D

I guess I should ask just to be sure:

I saw a rocket launcher get approved in an earlier post.
I carry this thing in bat mode most of the time and turn it into launcher mode only for photos.
It is made of PVC, ABS, (other plastics) foam & cardboard. It's ~5' long. The PVC makes it a bit on the heavy side (~7 lbs).

It passed peace-bonding at AoD & KrakenCon.

Bat mode:
https://www.facebook.com/TBlazePhotography/photos/t.100000073155074/940837029283956

Launcher mode:
https://www.facebook.com/delivery.kami.cao/photos/t.100000073155074/337761239751976

Hi Korium!

So from the sounds of it, it sounds amazing and an excellent prop to peacebond! However, the links that you have posted are not viewable, so I have no idea how it looks like.

Let's try these:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=988719341140495&l=aa98150594
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=988721384473624&l=54832c6c19

Edit: alternately, I don't have many cosplays so it can be found pretty quickly on my FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/chris.horii

Hello again Korium! Can I just say, YOUR PROP LOOKS FREAKING AMAZING! The one thing I have to add about your prop, since you did mention it can alternate into a rocket launcher, it must have an orange tip since it also a gun prop. Besides that, your prop is good for con! I look forward to seeing this at con, and hopefully I can be the one to peacebond it myself!

Hi, I'm doing a Star lord cosplay and was planning on painting nerf guns for his blasters. I was curious if while removing the ability to fire darts, would leaving the spring loaded bit that changes how it looks be ok?  It changes it from first image to the second in the following picture.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/AUTOIMAGES/HMVA7910lg.jpg

I intend on leaving the orange tips on still, as well.

Hi Tweeters!

Unfortunately because we have a strict policy on movable parts, you have to keep it locked into one position or the other. It should not be able to change while at con. Painting it is fine as well as long as you keep the orange safety tip. I hope this clarifies everything, and please do not hesitate to ask any more questions.




Sorry for not answering these ASAP! You know those things called jobs, pffffft! Pesky annoying things.
<3

I guess I should ask just to be sure:

I saw a rocket launcher get approved in an earlier post.
I carry this thing in bat mode most of the time and turn it into launcher mode only for photos.
It is made of PVC, ABS, (other plastics) foam & cardboard. It's ~5' long. The PVC makes it a bit on the heavy side (~7 lbs).

It passed peace-bonding at AoD & KrakenCon.

Bat mode:
https://www.facebook.com/TBlazePhotography/photos/t.100000073155074/940837029283956

Launcher mode:
https://www.facebook.com/delivery.kami.cao/photos/t.100000073155074/337761239751976

Hi Korium!

So from the sounds of it, it sounds amazing and an excellent prop to peacebond! However, the links that you have posted are not viewable, so I have no idea how it looks like.

The rules state "no bows" how about a bow made out of paper mache and strung with wire so that there is no tention? Also the arrow i have will have a foam tip, 2013 that was ok'd since a foam tip is alot safer than a dowl with no tip. But wouldnt matter since the bow cant have any tention whatsoever.


http://lonesn1per.tumblr.com/post/114423175693/far-cry-4-primitive-bow-arrow-with-detachable

Hello Ioner!

Paper mache bow and the arrow(s) are totally OK! The wire part, however, is a bit on the iffy side. Depending on the gauge (thickness), it may or may not be allowed. This is a call that has to be made seeing the prop and can be made by our rover staff at the convention. Please bring your prop to our peacebonding station located at our rover base, and we can analyze it from there. Please bring string as a back up just in case the wire is unfit. One way to help make sure the wire can be accepted would be to permanently affix the wire to the bow. Gluing or soldering would make it so the wire could not be removed during the con and would help it be con appropriate. Also, if you have multiple arrows with you they should be secured in a quiver. It is fine to have a single arrow out for use as a prop.

Hello,

Seeing that there was a military cosplay turned down in the first page has me wondering about my own that I've worn to the Con on consecutive years, and I always ask here every year anyway. Its a standard woodland camo, or BDU(long discontinued in favor of ACUs our current military uniform) with a tactical vest, leg holster and helmet.There are no wording or patches.

Just in case, heres the criteria I was told to follow from last year:
Nothing in the holster at all.
Nothing in the pockets of the vest or else it will be too realistic, exception: pocket near the left shoulder was for cell phones and that was allowed.

and here's a picture of me in said outfit from last year(with Home Made Kazoku): http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb143/KageNinja75/Fanime%202014/DSC04571_zps0f7c42b0.jpg

Hi there!

Your cosplay is just fine! Thanking for coming to us for your questions. In regards to your outfit, there shouldn't be any problems as long as there are no official patches, insignia, or lettering that could imply or mistaken for official. Any other questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected]!



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