Generally, if your child is above the age of 13, well behaved, and traveling with a group of trusted friends, it's probably fine for them to attend the convention without you. Is my child safe? Anime cons are generally very safe environments.
Throw some small stuff like your socks into it. Pack your costumes in the order you’ll wear them. i.e. Friday cosplay on top, Saturday cosplay in the middle of the suitcase, Sunday cosplay on the bottom. That way, when you arrive at the hotel, you can immediately take out your Friday cosplay and get ready to head out the con.
“Vintage,” historical, any non-current uniforms, and any military or police-style costumes may be addressed at the convention’s discretion (i.e., Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, etc.) Anime Expo® and the SPJA reserve the right to modify and/or update this policy at any time.
Cosplay armor is another tricky thing when it comes to fitting it on your Anime packing list. I tried doing some research and unfortunately, there is no easy answer for this (unless you have a car). Cosplay props and armor can be very fragile, so the best thing to do is wrap them with towels, bubble wrap or with clothing.
Toy or fantasy guns that are "obviously fake" are allowed. Swords are allowed if they can be tied shut in their sheath, or if they are made of wood or plastic. Swords must never be waved around or wielded, but they can be used for still posing for photographs.
Metal barbed wire, swords, knives, throwing stars and claws are not permitted at Comic-Con. Baseball bats — wooden or metal — are prohibited, too. Lightsabers, staffs and canes are OK.
No functional props or weapons are allowed at Comic-Con. All costume props and weapons must conform to state and federal law. Projectile costume props and weapons must be rendered inoperable. Functional (real) arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. If you are not cosplaying, you should make sure you are wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes, as you will likely be on your feet most of the day. The convention may be hot once you are inside the venue, so you may want to dress in layers to stay comfortable.
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Nerf guns are allowed, but ammunition of any kind (foam or otherwise) is prohibited. Airsoft guns must be rendered completely inoperable beforehand, that is the gun shall not have any batteries installed, nor gas/propellant in the chamber and the chamber must be filled with wax or similar material.
Can you go to Comic-Con without a costume? Absolutely, in fact the majority of attendees don't do cosplay for the event. And if this is your first time, it may be for the best if you opt for comfort over creativity.
A backpack is the best thing to carry if you're going to Comic-Con. Pack it with water, food, your electronics, your guide book, your wallet and anything else you can think of. Ladies, do not carry a purse. It'll be too much to handle over your shoulder.
If you are going to an anime convention, you should plan to budget at least $500-$1000. The final cost can vary significantly based on the size of the event, the type of transportation you take, the hotel you stay at, and the number of people you share expenses with.
As cosplay has become more mainstream and accessible, people have been able to enter the world of costume creation at younger ages. On average, cosplayers wear their first costume to a convention at age 21. However, there is no age limit for cosplay.
Public Pricing: 4-Day: $140. Child Pass (6-12 years): $40. 1-Day Friday, Saturday, Sunday: $70. 1-Day Monday: $50.
If you want to fit everything in your convention packing list, you’ll want to only bring 1 suitcase and a backpack. Especially if you’re not driving to the convention. Regardless of which transportation method you use, I highly recommend only bringing 1 backpack and 1 suitcase. In terms of size for the suitcase, ...
How to organize your cosplays. Put all your stuff for one particular cosplay into one large bag. You don’t want to put your cosplay pants in the main compartment of the suitcase and then your gloves in a different bag . No way!
Cosplay props and armor can be very fragile, so the best thing to do is wrap them with towels, bubble wrap or with clothing. That way, it’ll be able to withstand the bumpy roads during the trip to the convention. Ideally, you want to carry these items with you on the bus or in front of you in the car.
Footwear. Cosplay shoes and boots. Casual shoes (for sightseeing or walking around the convention as a normie) Sandals (if you want to grab an ice or chill in the hotel lobby, it’s much easier to just slip on sandals than to put on your socks and tie your shoes.
However, if you’re taking public transportation such as a bus/train/plane, then you can’t bring too much stuff with you. Well it’s technically possible but not cheap! Most airlines and bus companies let you check in one luggage for free but after that, you’ll get charged an extra $40-$50 per luggage. Not cheap at all.
When it comes to packing liquids and gels such as lotions and facial products, you should separate them from your cosplays. These products do not hold well when being transported, especially on a bus or plane.
Both of these items take up a LOT of space. Even wearing one jacket and one sweater will save you lots of room in the suitcase. And don’t worry if it gets too hot; you can always take your jacket and sweater off when you’re in the car/bus/train/plane. Rolling your clothes instead of folding them.
The first thing to do when attending a convention is to learn what to expect. Some conventions are different than others depending on the size of the convention!
Sometimes conventions can be cheap, and sometimes they can be expensive. Conventions that have a free ConSuite or ConSweet (TM) offer free snacks and sodas through the weekend so that you can recharge and save money. If you have to buy beverages from the hotel then expect prices to be higher than elsewhere.
Costumes are optional! However it can be really fun to dress up as your favorite anime villain and terrorize the convention. Note that most conventions have policies against destructive behavior - actual villain behavior is not allowed.
It's super easy to get so caught up in convention events that you forget to eat and drink plenty of water. So remember to drink water and snack throughout the day so that you don't collapse. This is especially important if you go to the convention dance or if you have a heavy costume.
If you're younger, bring a responsible adult with you to the convention. Make sure that someone is reachable in case of emergency by programming the emergency contact in your phone or having it written on a card in your wallet. Also make sure that you can be reached in case a family member is looking for you.
Sometimes guests cancel at the last minute (flight cancellations are happening more and more frequently last minute). Or sometimes panels won't happen that you expected. Try not to plan your entire convention experience around just one event, in case something happens to that event.
Conventions are definitely social events! Dressing up in costume and hanging out with friends who like the same series is a huge part of the experience. If you love anime, video games, comic books, Disney movies, or anything else, enjoying it with others is more fun.
San Diego Comic-Con is known for being a showplace for outrageous costumes, but the world’s largest pop culture event requires all cosplayers to get their mock weaponry inspected prior to entering the convention floor.
Even Wonder Woman needs to get her magic lasso tagged at the prop weapons check station at Comic-Con. On the flip side, a Deadpool cosplayer can walk around Comic-Con with two prop guns, two prop ninja swords and a prop knife — after they pass inspection.
Metal barbed wire, swords, knives, throwing stars and claws are not permitted at Comic-Con. Baseball bats — wooden or metal — are prohibited, too. Lightsabers, staffs and canes are OK. Realistic prop guns and costume swords must be tethered to a costume.
These are called, “Ticketed Events.” Ticketed Events include, but may not be limited to Masquerade, Concerts, and A MV Competition.
No 1-day child badges are available. Ages 14-17: Anyone 14 and older must purchase a 4-day or 1-day general attendee badge. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to pick up their badge. We recommend attendees ages 14-17 have a parent or guardian close by for the duration of the event.
These wristbands are optional; though we do highly recommend them as a safety precaution. Ages 6-13: Child badges have the same access as a 4-day badge. Attendees age 13 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 for the duration of their time at the event.
Over the years, SPJA has supported organizations such as the Japanese American National Museum, Animator Dormitory, and Japan Society Relief Fund through its annual Anime Expo Charity Auction.
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