cosplay competition Info

The cosplay competition will take place on Sunday 12 February which is open to everyone. 

Anyone entering the competition agrees to any photos taken to be used for future advertising and publicity.

There will be two age groups for the competitions: 
15 and under
16 and over
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Registration can take place at the Geek Asylum table over the weekend of the event. Entries close at 1pm on Sunday 12 February.

  • Costumes can be bought but self made are preferred.
  • Costumes that are deemed inappropriate (i.e. too revealing) may not be permitted to the show.  Please ask in advance if you are unsure.
  • You must have a purchased day ticket to enter.
  • Custom characters are permitted.
  • Participants in the 15 and under category will need supervision by an adult at all times.
  • Please see safety rules for Cosplay props.

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16 and over

1​st place Armoured Costume

1st place Textile costume

1st place character portrayal

Overall Cosplay Winner (Best in Show)

15 and under

1st place Armoured Costume

1st place Textile costume

1st place Character portrayal

Overall Junior Cosplay Winner (Best in Show) 
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competition format

What happens at the competition:
  • You will be announced to the stage by the MC.
  • You will be asked your name, where you're from and who your character is.
  • You will be asked to perform a stance or say a spoken piece lasting no more than 30 seconds.
  • You will then join the organiser at the back of the stage to await the results of your group.

Points awarded:
  • Judge 1 - Will be marking on accuracy and skill of your Armour build.
  • Judge 2 - Will be marking on accuracy and skill of your Textile work.
  • Judge 3 - Will be marking you on your Character portrayal.

Decision:
  • Each  judge will decide who their winners are from each age group and categories.
  • All three from each group will return to the stage.
  • An overall winner will be selected from the winning  finalists.
  • Judges decisions are final.

 
It can literally change someone's life; it's very positive for young teenagers to get into cosplay if they do it with their friends or with supervision from their parents - it can really foster their social skills.
Yaya Han

the judges

Gem Meadows
​Travis Meyers
TBC

the prizes

15 and under - Best Overall

Currys have very kindly donated this incredible set of Beats Headphones! 

Our one well-deserving winner in this age category will win this amazing prize! 
Our 16+ Overall Winner will be treated to a fun filled day at the Omni Centre in Edinburgh!  

With cinema tickets for 4 people and axe throwing for up to 10, you're in for a great day - or days!!

​REGISTERING ON THE DAY

Head to the Geek Asylum table in the Baron Suite.

They will ask what category you wish to enter.
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You will be able to register with the volunteers up until 1pm Sunday.

The competition will start at 3.00pm at the Main Stage in the Exchange.

safety instructions

  1. No functional weaponry can be used as a prop. (This includes and not limited to BB guns/paintball guns/knives/katanas/nerf guns/daggers etc.)
  2. All prop guns must have the barrel covered with bright tape or a plastic cap.
  3. No lasers or pyrotechnics.
  4. No illegal items may be brought in to the building for use.
  5. Your costume must not have any part that may cause injury to general members of the public or other attendees.

NB.Anything deemed unsafe at the event may be confiscated by staff and returned to you at the end of the event.
*please act responsibly at all times.