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TOUCAN TIP #5: Cosplaying at Comic-Con 2024? Read this!

Gear up for a fun-filled Comic-Con 2024! We’ve got a lot of cool things planned for fans of nearly every aspect of the popular arts!

COSTUME PROP POLICY

All costume props must be inspected daily at one of the Costume Props Desks. The Costume Props Policy is subject to change at any time and final approval on costume props will be at the sole discretion of our Prop Safety Officers.

There are two Costume Prop Desks LOCATIONS:

1. The lobby of Hall E, near the outside door

2. Lobby C2, between the escalators

Prop Safety Officers will also be walking entry lines each morning.

After your costume prop(s) have been checked, they will be tagged by security to designate that your costume prop(s) have been checked and approved. This tag must remain visible on your costume prop(s) while you are at the event. Security will escort you to the Costume Props Desk for inspection if your costume prop(s) is not tagged.

Simulated or costume props may be allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following:

  • All cosplay must abide by Comic-Con’s Code of Conduct. 
  • No functional or sharp-edged props or weapons are allowed at Comic-Con. 
  • All costume props must conform to state and federal law. 
  • Replica projectile costume props must be rendered inoperable and covered with brightly-colored caps. 
  • Functional (real) arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver. 
  • Certain props may need to be tied to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn. Our Prop Safety Officers will make these determinations. 
  • Costumes featuring stilts must be approved at the Costume Props Desk. 
  • Realistic cosplay of first responders and/or security is not permitted. 
  • At certain times, due to crowds and safety issues, oversized costumes may be asked to leave the Exhibit Hall and/or programming rooms.

If you do not want to have your costume prop(s) inspected or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume prop(s) to Comic-Con.

The Costume Props Policy is subject to change at any time.

Please be sure to continue to check this website closer to the event to ensure your costume prop(s) comply with the current Costume Props Policy.

Make sure to double check our Convention Policies below for Comic-Con 2024 so that you won’t be taken aback by any rules or regulations.

Read the complete list of Comic-Con 2024
Convention Policies HERE.

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