Cosplay

Gem City Comic Con is pleased to announce the 2022 cosplay contests! 

Join us July 23rd for the adult cosplay contest. Then on July 24th bring the kids for the kids contests!

GET  $2 off your Admission when you come (or your kids) in Costume!

Hosted by M.R.C.S

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hosted by M.R.C.S

The Gem City Comic Con is excited to introduce and welcome the Makers, Reenactors, and Cosplay Society (M.R.C.S) as the host of the 2022 Gem City Cosplay Contest. M.R.C.S. is an all inclusive group of cosplay and costumers whom meet in the Dayton area. Featuring artists from all walks of life, their group seeks to enrich and strengthen the bond between creator and community. Be sure to visit the M.R.C.S. members and meet the judges at the Cosplay booth where they will be offering cosplay repair and creator tips throughout both days of the convention.

     

For more information about the Makers, Reenactors, and Cosplay Society, visit them on Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gem City Comic Con's Adult Cosplay Contest!

 

Hosted by  MRCS

How to Enter

Come to the GCCC Saturday July 23rd dressed as your favorite pop culture character or creation and register into the contest at the cosplay booth. Entry to the contest is FREE but the number of entrees may be limited!

Registration begins at 10 am and Pre-Judging runs from 11:30 and closes at 1:30. You MUST attend pre-judging to be consider for prizes or walk onto the staging area. The cosplay parade begins at 2:10 (optional and open to everyone) at the cosplay sign up booth and the contest begins at 2:30 in Panel Room A. Contestants should be in line no later than 2:30 outside of Panel Room A. Seating may be limited during the contest, so plan accordingly with your friends and family.

Contestants for the adult cosplay contest should be age 18 and up. Your costume should be appropriate for the convention and follow all guidlines put forth by the Gem City Comic Con. Your costume/ cosplay may not be a previous winner of any major award. Each contestant will be given a few minutes to talk about their costume during pre-judging. Judges will be looking at craftsmanship and originality so please feel free to provide references of who you are dressed as, how long it took to make and what materials or skills were used in the making of your costume. Costumes may only be 25% store purchased items and at least 75% created. No store bought costumes please.

The final verdict and decisions from the judges are final!

 

 

 

 

 

GEM CITY COMIC CON'S kids COSPLAY CONTEST!

Hosted by  MRCS

How to Enter

Come to the GCCC On Sunday July 24th dressed as your favorite pop culture character or creation and register into the contest at the cosplay booth. Entry tot he contest is FREE but the number of entrees may be limited!

The cosplay parade begins at 2:10 (optional and open to everyone) at the cosplay sign up booth and the contest begins at 2:30. Contestants should be in line no later than 2:30 outside of Panel Room A. Seating may be limited during the contest, so plan accordingly with your friends and family.

Prejudging for the kids costume contest is NOT required but judges will narrow the field to the most interesting, creative and outrageous cosplay. During the contest, contestants may show off their costumes and pose for photos.

After, that the judges will confer and award prizes for the best costumed individuals; but all the kids are winners and each will receive a book for all the creativity and courage it takes to participate.

***We do not determine what age constitutes a “kid”. We leave that up to the parent or guardian to define.

The final verdict and decisions from the judges are final!

 

 

 

 

 

Fine print…

  1. Judges choices and decisions are FINAL.
  2. No metal blades of any kind.
  3. We are not fans of realistic guns Nerf is ok but… 
  4. No projectiles of any kind. All magazines must be empty, barrels must be taped over.
  5. Bows and crossbows must be loose. 
  6. No rough play. Staff decide what is too rough.
  7. No menacing with costume weapons of any kind.
  8. COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT. Everyone one deserves to be safe from harassment at the GCCC.
  9. If you see something or if you are harassed, say something to a Staff member. We have your back!
  10. Have Fun!