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Mack PopCon staff & volunteers CAN'T enter the competition.

If you enter more then one comp please note you can only win once to make it fair.

Whether you've bought it from a store, crafted it partially or entirely by hand—the choice is yours! This category welcomes all cosplay enthusiasts: whether you take pride in your store-bought outfits, enjoy the roleplay aspect of cosplay, or want to showcase your handmade creations in a more relaxed competition setting. It's open to anyone who wants to participate without the pressure of strict rules.

A cosplayer has to meet the following requirements:

you must be over the age of 13 to enter.
Open to all cosplays store brought or homemade.
All costume parts and props must meet the safety requirements as outlined in the Mack PopCons 2024 Cosplay Weapons Policy.

COSTUMES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Presentation of Cosplay: how well the cosplay is constructed/presented
Presentation of Character: do they embody the character visually or behaviorally? Do they engage with the audience/judges?
Complexity: the range and level of skills and techniques used in the cosplay
Creativity: design choices, thoughtful use of materials, ingenuity, personalized embellishments etc.
Skill: what went into creating the costume, materials & equipment used

AWARDS

1ST- $200 + BESERK PRIZE PACK + Certificate

2ND $100 + BESERK PRIZE PACK + Certificate

3RD-$50 + BESERK PRIZE PACK + Certificate