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2012 Main Cosplay Contest Rules

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wolfram003:
Tokyo in Tulsa 2012
MAIN COSPLAY CONTEST

INFORMATION: The MAIN COSPLAY CONTEST is based on craftsmanship. If you enter this, you will be judged on the construction of your costume by our panel of guest judges, Mythos Creations. This is not the contest to enter if you did not make your costume. Additionally, costumes entered in this contest will be subject to a prejudging session taking place the morning of the contest; if you cannot attend this pre-judging session, you are encouraged to enter the HALL COSPLAY CONTEST, instead.

1. Eligibility:

* Anyone may enter the MAIN COSPLAY event. Entrants ages six to thirteen (6-13) must have a parent sign their entry form in addition to signing it themselves as proof of permission to enter the contest. Children under the age of six (6) may enter the contest on their own, but they MUST be accompanied on stage by an adult, in addition to having the contest entry form completed by an adult.
2. Costume Guidelines:

* No costume is NO COSTUME. If the outfit can be mistaken for everyday wear (L from Death Note and Brock from Pokemon, for example), it cannot be entered into the contest alone. However, it can be entered with a group.
* Costumes must cover at least as much area as a bikini--NO EXCEPTIONS. This is a family friendly event.
* If you did not make your costume, you may not enter the Main Cosplay Contest as an individual entrant. You may, however, enter the Hall Cosplay Contest.
* A group will be judged solely on those who have crafted their outfits, even if a member dons a store-bought outfit.
* If you have made heavy alterations to a store-bought garment and wish to enter it into the contest, you must be able to explain how you have altered it and the processes that such an endeavor entailed.
* Original Characters are welcome to compete and will be judged according to the same guidelines as other entrants. This means: you still need to make your costume. Reference material is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
3. Reference Material:

* Reference material is encouraged for fair judgment. We are not always able to look up reference images, so it is best to show up prepared for the contest.
4. Limit of Entrants on Stage at One Time:

* Group walk-ons, where the group simply poses for a picture, may have the entire group on stage, if it is within reasonable size.
5. Time Limit:

* Walk-ons will be given thirty (30) seconds to one (1) minute to show off all of the hard work they put into their costumes. Please remember not to rush off stage! Being on stage in front of a crowd can be intimidating, but take a deep breath, and show off your wonderful costume by using the full amount of time allotted.
6. Signature Requirement:

* Each entrant in the MAIN COSPLAY contest will be required to give their signature on their entry form to verify that they have read the rules and will adhere to them on pain of expulsion from the contest.
7. Winners:

* Winners for the MAIN COSPLAY event will be announced alongside the winners of the HALL COSPLAY and SKIT CONTEST event after the MAIN COSPLAY contest concludes.
* Winners will be asked to stay after the contest for congratulatory pictures.
* A list of winners will be uploaded to the Tokyo in Tulsa forums.

If you have any questions pertaining to the Main Cosplay Contest, please e-mail me at sgalbreath@tokyointulsa.com or cosplay@tokyointulsa.com.

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