Sept 23-24, 2023
Savannah Convention Center
Sept 23-24, 2023 • Savannah Convention Center • Savannah, GA

SUPERSTAR COMIC CON 2023 COSPLAY CONTEST

OFFICIAL RULES

The rules on this page are subject to change, if you are interested in participating, please check the cosplay section of the website often to ensure you are aware of any updates or changes.  

Be advised that signing up for any cosplay contest is an affirmation that you agree to follow the rules presented on the Superstar Comic Con website as well as any decisions made by cosplay staff prior to, or during, Superstar Comic Con.

All cosplay events/panels have the potential to be photographed/filmed/recorded in some fashion. These recordings may be used in future galleries or promotions. Signing up for, and/or attending, any cosplay event is done with the understanding that recording could occur at any time and permission is tacitly given for the participant’s likeness to be used.

1. Any weapons must be PROP only. If you can hurt someone with it, leave it at home. NO Airsoft, etc.


2. You can enter in one category per day.


3. Originally crafted costumes only.
 (Store bought costumes are still welcome to enter but are not eligible to win). 


4. Superstar Comic Con is a family friendly event. All costumes must cover “swimsuit areas”-no nudity. Body-paint costumes are not eligible to win. Nashville adheres to the “PG-13 rule” when it comes to language and hand gestures on stage. Violation of this rule may cause you to be disqualified from the competition.


5. You must be a registered Superstar Comic Con attendee in order to compete. Each member of your group must have a badge, pass, or other form of attendee membership. There is no additional fee to get into the contest.

6. The contest is open to characters from published works; movies, TV shows, comic books, cartoons, video games, and card games.

7. Costumes must be handled by the contestant or by handler(s) the contestant brings to help. Handlers are required to be registered attendees of the convention and Superstar Comic Con cannot provide on-stage assistants.

8. Contestants are not allowed to throw anything off stage, nor use projectiles or use anything on stage that will leave a mess. This includes (but is not limited to) liquids, glitter, and confetti.

9. No pyrotechnics, fire, explosive devices, live animals, or similar special effects can be used during the competition; this includes smoke/smog machines and flash powder. Anyone who violates this rule may be disqualified from the competition and be asked to leave the convention area depending on the severity of the incursion. All prop weapons must conform to the Superstar Comic Con prop policies, including being checked.

COSPLAY CONTEST CATEGORIES

BEST ADULT COSPLAY
Ages 16 and Up

BEST GROUP COSPLAY
3 or more Members

BEST KIDS COSPLAY
15 and Under

JUDGING TIME AND LOCATION

Pre-Judging will be held  2-3 on Saturday, and 1-2 on Sunday at table TBD in the main hall.

SATURDAY
At 5 pm the top finalists in Best Adult Cosplay will be announced in the Oglethorpe Theater. At 6:15 the winners will be announced in the Oglethorpe Theater.

SUNDAY
At 3 pm the top finalists in Best Kid Cosplay will be announced in the Oglethorpe Theater. At 4:15 the winners will be announced in the Oglethorpe Theater.

 

PRIZES

• 1st Place $500 value in cash and prizes
• 2nd Place $250 value in cash and prize

SAVANNAH CONVENTION CENTER
1 International Dr
Savannah, GA 31421

SEPT 23-24, 2023

SATURDAY: 10AM-5PM
SUNDAY: 11AM-4PM

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