Do you enjoy making your own costumes and want a chance to show off your hard work and attention to detail on stage for a chance to win amazing prizes? Then the Online Cosplay contest is perfect for you!

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Note: The Online Costume Contest is based strictly on costume craftsmanship.

In the event of any changes to contest rules- all changes will be made public. Please check the rules page periodically before the event for any updates.

 

Eligibility

• All members of Thy Geekdom Con staff are ineligible to compete in the Costume Contest.

• All costumes must be at least 50% made or altered by the contestants themselves. If you are the model for a costume that was commissioned or otherwise made by someone else, the person who made the costume MUST be present to explain its construction.

• Purchased or rented costumes are prohibited for the contest. If a cosplay/costume violates this rule, the contestant will be disqualified.

• All officially released characters from cartoons, comics, video games, anime, TV/Film, or any other genre of media are allowed. Original characters and fan designs are prohibited.

 

Registration

Registration is until 6/12/2020 11:59:59 PM EST.

Online Interviews will be conducted on June 20-21 2020 so plan accordingly

*Online registration can be found at the bottom of the page.

 

Interview

• The interview is mandatory and will occur after the registration period ends. Therefore, if you do not complete an interview, you will be ineligible to compete and disqualified from receiving awards. If you have any special needs or requests, please inform Thy Geekdom Con Staff prior to the interview via cosplay@thygeekdomcon.com.

• All contestants should be prepared with reference photos from the original source material of their character/costume. Contestants will be judged according to five categories: accuracy, creativity, craftsmanship, techniques utilized, and presentation. All contestants should be prepared to give the judges a brief explanation of how they created their costume during the interview.

Craftsmanship Divisions

Master: For all cosplayers that have won more than 2 major craftsmanship awards*.

Journeyman: For all cosplayers who have won 1-2 major craftsmanship awards*.

Novice: For all beginner cosplayers who have never participated in a contest before OR have won no major craftsmanship awards*.

• If entry was made 100% by a parent/ legal guardian, the parent must enter under their respective adult division, with their child acting as the costume's model.

• If costume craftsmanship is determined to fit a level higher than the level entered, judges may boost the contestant up to an appropriate division matching their skill level.

*Judge’s Awards, Honorable Mentions, and Superlative Awards (i.e Best Makeup) do not count as major craftsmanship awards.

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Awards Show and Placings

Awards will be announced after registration has ended and sufficient time for all interviews to be conducted has passed.

Awards will be presented as follows:

1a) 1st Place Master

1b) 2nd Place Master

2a) 1st Place Journeyman

2b) 2nd Place Journeyman

3a) 1st Place Novice

3b) 2nd Place Novice

If you have any questions feel free to email us at cosplay@thygeekdomcon.com