Central Coast Comicon 2025 Cosplay Competitions
The Cosplay competition is one of the highlights of Central Coast Comicon and here you will find all the information on the 3 Cosplay Competitions we are running for 2025 on our Main Stage.
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Central Coast Comicon is excited to be bringing back our Masters of Cosplay Competition as one of 3 Cosplay Comps at our 2025 event. The Masters of Cosplay is a pre-registered competition open to people who like to take their cosplaying to the next level by handcrafting over 80% of their Cosplay costume.
10 entries will be selected by our judges to be the Masters of Cosplay Finalists. These finalists will be required to attend Central Coast Comicon, taking place on Saturday 17th May at The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford.
The Masters of Cosplay Competition will be held on the Main Stage, where all 10 Finalists will have an opportunity to showcase their creations and for a Q&A with our MC!
Titles
There are three prize categories for this competition;
First, Second & Third Place
Prizes
These winners will receive prizes from our competition sponsors: Bethesda, 3D Obsession & Hoyts.
Terms and Conditions
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Your Cosplay has to be 80% handcrafted new, recycled, or up-cycled materials
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An explanation of your creation/design processes is required
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You will need to be attending Central Coast Comicon 2025 and be available to go onstage at 3 pm for the Masters of Cosplay Competition.
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Provide permission to post your submitted images to social media where we will tag you.
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Judges' on-the-day decisions are final.
Enter the Master of Cosplay Competition using the registration form below. You will need to upload a maximum of 3 images of your Cosplay. If these are professional photos, please provide the photographer's name so we can credit them if we post them on our social media platforms. You will also need to describe your creative/design and construction processes.
Competition Closes Wednesday 7th May at 11:59pm
The Finalists will be notified on Monday 12th of May by email and announced to the public across our social media platforms.
We look forward to seeing your Cosplays!
Thank you to our Cosplay Competition Prize Sponsors!
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The "Register On The Day" Comp is open to all Cosplayers 13 years and over including group Cosplays. This competition will be capped at the 40 first entries who sign up via the online registration form on the day of the event.
Registrations will be open from 12:30pm on the day of Central Coast Comicon. The registration form will be accessible via QR code that you will find posted around the event or on the event program.
If you are one of the first 40 entries, you will have an opportunity to take to the Main Stage at 3:45 pm where you will have a minute to catwalk and have a Q&A with our stage MC.
The judges will be scoring while you have your opportunity on stage. The following categories will be included:
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Best Group
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Honourable Mention
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Best Overall Teen
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Best Overall Adult
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Wild Card
The Kids Cosplay Catwalk is open to all young Cosplayers 12 and under. It is an opportunity for them to show off their Cosplay while catwalking the stage to some funky tunes. No registration is necessary. Just come to the Main Stage at Central Coast Comicon at 12:00 pm and find the Comicon Cosplay Staff Member to put your name on the Junior Cosplay Catwalk list. The Catwalk will start at 12:15pm and the MC will call your name and you will get your opportunity to strut your stuff.
COSPLAY Rules & Regulations
Weapons Policy
Cosplay rules and props regulations
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No profanity is allowed on stage.
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Nothing must leave your person while you are on the catwalk.
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All prop weapons must conform to the Central Coast Comicon Weapons Policy
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Only persons registered in the competition will have the opportunity to take the stage. Please assemble in front of and around the stage area and wait for your name to be called.
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Do not enter or exit the catwalk except at the designated points.
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Each contestant may only enter one costume into the competition.
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Cosplay is not consent – Please keep your hands to yourself. If you would like to take a picture with a cosplayer or of a cosplayer, please ask first and respect their right to say no. We want Central Coast Comicon to be a fun and safe event for all! If you need help at anytime please speak to one of our volunteers or come see us the RYSS info desk.
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Max height for props is 1.8 meters
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Costumes/Props made from metals, glass or hardwood will need to be inspected at the entry gate and will only be let in if deemed safe by security.
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NSW Police have legislation regarding weapons which included storage requirements, restricted items and licensing. See below for NSW laws regarding imitation and replica firearms NSW Police Imitation Firearms Fact Sheet > https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/140178/Imitation_Firearms_Permit_FACT_Sheet.pdf
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Firearm props must either have an orange barrel plug or a painted, taped orange tip. You may remove the orange tip for photos but it must be put back on when walking around the convention and outside the convention.
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No Projectiles are permitted loaded into any toy capable of firing. This includes; Foam Darts, Gel Caps, rubber balls, arrows or bolts, powder caps, explosive or power charges and any liquid. Nerf Guns are allowed, as are bows and crossbows, as long as they are incapable of firing any projectile.
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Actual or Decommissioned Firearms, BB or Airsoft, Sports Weapons, Metal Replica, Cap Gun, Ammunition, Militaria/Collectors Pieces are NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES to be brought to Central Coast Comicon.
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Metal Weapon Props are strictly prohibited. This includes and is not limited to the following: Knives, daggers, swords, metal chains and metal bats regardless of sharpness, live blade or training replicas. These items can cause serious damage to persons or property, and they are to remain at home. Examples of materials that are acceptable include Timber, Plastic and Foam.
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Kitchen utensils, tools and accessories will be examined by security at the entry gates and let in if deemed safe. Actual tools (power, garden or hand operated) are not allowed. Examples include but are not limited to; axes, shovels, cutting or slicing implements and puncturing devices.
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Proper footwear required no bare feet, no roller skates/blades or wheelies. You may take off your shoes for photos but they must be worn when walking around the convention
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Large and bulky cosplay restrictions – the height limit on props is 1.8 metres. You may bring large/heavy props and costumes we want everyone to have a good time at Central Coast Comicon and seeing your amazing cosplays is part of what makes it amazing but please be responsible! No one wants to be whacked in the face every time you turn around or have heavy props fall on their feet. If you're wearing wings with a large wingspan 1 meter or more either, make sure they fold in or take them off if you're walking through crowded areas.
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HAVE FUN!!!
Anti-Harrassment Policy
We take the personal safety of our attendees very seriously and have created our Anti-Harassment, Personal Safety & Cosplay Policy to ensure that Central Coast Comicon is a event where everyone feels safe to attend.
Central Coast Comicon has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind.
Remember: Cosplay is not consent.
Keep your hands to yourself.
If you would like to take a picture with or of another Central Coast Comicon Fan, always ask first and respect that person's right to say no.
When at Central Coast Comicon, be respectful, be nice, be cool and be kind to each other.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated where that reaction is reasonable in the circumstances.
Sexual harassment can take various forms. It can involve:
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unwelcome touching, hugging or kissing;
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staring or leering;
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suggestive comments or jokes;
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unnecessary familiarity;
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Following or stalking
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behaviour which would also be an offence under the criminal law, such as physical assault, indecent exposure, sexual assault, stalking or obscene communications.
Central Coast Comicon has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to: stalking; intimidation; offensive verbal comments; physical assault and/or battery; harassing or non-consensual photography or recording; sustained disruption of panels, signings and other events; bathroom policing; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome physical attention. In relation to, but not limited to: race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, pregnancy.
If a person engages in harassing behaviour, Central Coast Comicon Staff will take prompt action in any form they deem appropriate, including expulsion from Central Coast Comicon with no refund. Our policy applies to EVERYONE at the convention. Exhibitors, Fans (Attendees), Speakers, Guests, Media, Staff, Volunteers and Security are all subject to our anti-harassment policy.
Anyone can report harassment. If someone’s behaviour has made you uncomfortable or if you witness the same happening to someone else, you should immediately contact Central Coast Comicon's Security Team, Staff Member or Volunteer. If necessary, we will contact local law enforcement, provide escort, offer a safe place or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to make sure they feel safe for the rest of Central Coast Comicon.
Central Coast Comicon’s mission is to create a fun, safe, welcoming, awesome event where Fans of all kinds can come together and celebrate. We want you to not only have the most amazing day ever, but to experience it in an environment where you are safe and accepted. As Fans ourselves, we understand the importance of creating a safe space for everyone who attends Central Coast Comicon.