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As Seen on Shipping Wars

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Radio Interview with show Owners

We come in around the nine-minute mark

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Cosplay Rules

Official Cosplay Contest Rules

Con staff and affiliates of Be Your Own Hero Productions are ineligible to compete in the Cosplay contest.
Costumes and props must be worn and carried with no risk to property and people.

1. REGISTRATION:

a. All participants will be required to fill out pre-registration forms.
b. Eligible Cosplayers will register at the registration table prior to competition from 11 am - 2 pm (no exceptions).
c. Technical judging will occur during registration with judging based off three categories:
i. Detail: Closeness of Costume to Character
ii. Craftsmanship: Effort and Overall Quality
iii. Presentation: How Well the Character is Presented to the judges.
d. Participants need to be prepared to briefly explain the process through which their Cosplay was inspired and created and why it was chosen.
e. Judges can view but not touch your costume from all angles.
f. Paid professional Cosplayers or models cannot compete in the Cosplay Contest or Cosplayers who are represented or representatives of a nationally recognized Cosplay group or association (i.e., The 501st).
g. Original and/or amalgam Cosplay Characters may be entered.
h. Representatives of the Con may disqualify a contestant at any time if they feel that contestant represents a violation of the rules, regulations, standards, integrity, environment, or creates a disturbance or disruption to the business and brand of the Con.
i. You assume all risk and responsibility of using a Commissioned piece and the Con, all staff, volunteers, vendors, and judges are waived from any responsibility of the contestant using such items.

2. JUDGING:

a. Final Judging will take place from 3 pm until 4 pm.
b. Judges consist of a 3-person panel who will determine final placings.
c. Winners will be announced at 4 pm.
d. Contestants must be present to claim prizes.
e. All decisions of the costume contest judges are final.
f. All participants will be showcased on stage during judging.

3. CATEGORIES:

a. Adult Category – ages 17 and up
b. Teen’s Category – ages 12 to 16
c. Kid’s Category – ages 11 and under
d. Judge’s Choice

4. PRIZES:

a.  Adult’s Category
i. 1st - $60 and Certificate
ii. 2nd - $50 and Certificate
iii. 3rd - $40 and Certificate
b. Teen’s Category
i. 1st - $45 and Certificate
ii. 2nd - $35 and Certificate
iii. 3rd - $25 and Certificate
c. Kid’s Category
i. 1st - $25 and Certificate
ii. 2nd - $20 and Certificate
iii. 3rd - $15 and Certificate
d. Judge’s Choice
i. Adult, Teen, and Kid’s – Certificate

5. ELLIGIBLE COSTUMES:

a. Any individual can only enter the contest one time - an individual cannot enter as an individual AND as part of a group.
b. Groups:
i. Groups count as ONE entry and may have no more than 5 members.
ii. Groups that may place in any category will share place prize.
iii. All members must be present when signing in for judging and again when awards are distributed in the event they are called to the stage.
c. Costume contest judges will do their best to accommodate contestants who need extra time due to cosplay emergencies and malfunctions.
d. Purchased costumes are allowed but they will affect results of technical judging.
e. No electrical power or additional lighting effects will be provided for props and costumes.
f. All costumes must allow freedom of movement so as not to create a hazard to individual or others.
g. Commissioned pieces are allowed but credit must be documented on your pre-registration form.

6. INELIGIBLE COSTUMES:

a. No loose glitter and/or confetti, slime, pyrotechnics, live flame, or smoke generators of any kind are allowed.
b. Professionally rented costumes, paid models, or Cosplayers who are represented or representatives of a nationally recognized Cosplay group or association (i.e., The 501st).
c. Overly sexual, profane, or otherwise inappropriate costumes will be ineligible for entry – this is a family show.

7. PHOTOGRAPHY:

a. Photographers and guests are welcome to take photos at their leisure, so long as they respect the show guests, hotel guests and management as well as hotel property and grounds please review our Photography Policy Page.
b. Pictures will be taken during judging of all participants and these pictures will be used for record and promotional purposes.
c. By entering the costume contest, you are agreeing to allow your image to be used in future advertising efforts.

Schedule of Events

 

Greenville Comic Con 

August 12th 10-5pm

10am Show opens

11am  panel Customizing 101

         toy and Diorama customization panel

11 am - 2 pm (no exceptions). Cosplayers will register at the registration table near the stage prior to Cosplay contest

12pm Panel Going big with Rocky Melvin

         you will get to learn about his huge cosplay costumes

         and how he makes them

1:30 pm Q and A panel. Meet Voice talents for Eagle Chess Knock-Out

         They will also be doing a scavenger hunt during the show

2pm Photos with the amazing Blue Angel Transformer!!

2:45pm Cosplay group photo out front. this is for anyone dressed up. 

you do not have to be part of the cosplay contest to be a part of the group photo

3pm Cosplay Contest showcase!!

Throughout the day Blue Ox

has a lot of exciting stuff planned for everyone during the show.

Adventure in the world of Avatar the Last Airbender during the time of Korra! Blue Ox Games will be running only TWO fast paced sessions during the con so make sure you swing by the booth early to guarantee your spot! (All ages welcome.)

Take a break with our paint-and-take! Blue Ox Games will be providing paint, models, and an awesome painting tutor to help you paint your model. (Recommended for congoers aged 8 to 80.)

Color & create station! Feet tired from walking the floor? Hands itching for something to do? Come color or draw at the Blue Ox Games booth. We will have free coloring pages, blank comic book panel pages, crayons, & color pencils galore! (All ages welcome.)

5pm close

see you in 2024!!

Need Dinner after the show Mellow Mushroom Has you covered

Toy and Diorama customization panel

 

This is a panel you definitely don't want to miss!!

11am-12 day of the show.

What happens when a toy store owner (Needless Toys and Collectibles) gets some local toy customizers together? An Epic Toy Customization Panel at Greenville Comicon is what happens! Come see the first toy and Diorama customization panel where we start with getting started! Customizing 101! You don’t have to be an expert to begin your customization journey. You just have to start! Learn tips and tricks to help you get started and inspiration to begin your journey to making your own awesome customs!  free Resin printed heads that are first come first served

Blue OX Games

 

Blue Ox Games has a lot of exciting stuff planned for everyone during the show.
Adventure in the world of Avatar the Last Airbender during the time of Korra! Blue Ox Games will be running only TWO fast paced sessions during the con so make sure you swing by the booth early to guarantee your spot! (All ages welcome.)

Take a break with our paint-and-take! Blue Ox Games will be providing paint, models, and an awesome painting tutor to help you paint your model.  (Recommended for congoers aged 8 to 80.)

Color & create station!  Feet tired from walking the floor?  Hands itching for something to do? Come color or draw at the Blue Ox Games booth. We will have free coloring pages, blank comic book panel pages, crayons, & color pencils galore! (All ages welcome.)

Eagle Chess Knock-Out

 We are excited to have Ginger Star at the show. She will also be doing a fan art contest during the show. Meet Voice talents for Eagle Chess Knock-Out, Samuel Wilson voice of Blake the Fire Prince, Ciara O'Brien voice of the Dark Knight Wind, Chris Petree voice of The announcer Pawn and The Dark Fire Heart Prince, Victor Rouse voice of The Dark Water Rook, Adam Thomas voice of the Dark Lightning Bishop, Steifon Passmore voice of the Dark Chess master and Mr. Williams, Valerie Willingham voice of Cashier Pawn and Emma the Water Rook, Mark Mather voice of the Slave Pawn, Brinna Brown voice of the Dream Pawn, Don Grace the voice of Twilight Prophet and Twilight Moon. 

Vendors

List of Vendors


  

Faith & Fandom

Sea Of Bricks

Greenweald Publishing LLC 

Comix4Cheap

Shield Maiden Maille

Art by joe lisi

Bolandartstudio

The Dice Hut 

Ivy Lola + Co. 

Trinkets & Toadstools

Indomitable Comic Products, LLC

Roll 2 Create

MODERNGOLDFISH

Tj collectibles 

Toy World Order/Rad's POP Shop

United Toy Gallery Inc

Seekers Hanger 

Author Alice Brown & Lady V

Kitschy Kat’s 

Craft Autonomy

Warfighter Books

Arthos World, LLC

Dancing Lemur Press LLC

Preppereats

R&M Printwerks

Just Some Rocks

Kels Kathleen Glass Art

Crafty Heffers

McCabe's Costumes LLC

Triangle Cards & T-Shirts 

Kim’s Custom Creations 

Siegfried1298 

Earth Curious Art Co.

Cerulean Cat Creations

Laura the Bard

Elemental Choice

Cyanide Lithium Studios

G3eks

Intandem collectibles 

Waterdeep Traders

Marilyn's Crafty Creations 

Witchery Manor Custom Shoe Charms

MayteDraws

Goblins Treasure Chest

Starving Writers Guild

Be Kind Rewind VHS Notebooks

Coldlake Enterprises

Minor Profit Press

Carolina Elite Collectibles

Be the influence

McNealzTreazurez 

Fantasy Art Comics 

Ironclad Marketplace

The Crafting Ninja

Ash's Hallowed Haunts 

Hammerblam Storytelling 

Animated by Amy

Silly Walk Comics

Dazey Lor Needlecraft 

Old County Artworks

Jay Smooth Pro Wrestler 

SCENTSY 

BR0S Comics

Needless Toys and Collectibles

nostalgia newstand

Cunningham's Comics

Andy Smith

The Camp Killer

Be your own Hero Productions 

Blue Ox Games

Brothers Boyd

Eagle Chess Knockout

Constellation Creatures

Everlasting Memories

Marlon Westray Art

David Sorensen

The Source

Plushie Fanatics

Corey's Collectibles 

13 spoons

Bear Butt Comics

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Adults $7.00

12 & Under $3.00

3 & Under Free

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