Yorkshire Cosplay Con's Cosplay Prop Guide
We have had a lot people asking about cosplay props recently due to heighten security in the wake of recent events. So we are going to detail here on this page what you can and can't bring to the Event.
These rules have been put in place for everyones safety and well-being during their visit to the venue. We will try to make it as simple as possible for everyone to understand as the security staff will be dealing
with this on the door.
We have made a section for different types of props.
We have made a section for different types of props.
Swords, Axes, Hammers and other Melee Weapons
- All props should be made from lightweight materials like Foam, Plastic or Cardboard.
- Bladed weapons(swords, Axes, Knifes etc) must be dull with no sharp edges or points.
- No Metal props will be allowed into the venue.
- No wooden baseball bats will be allowed into the venue.
- Fantasty look Weapons are allowed
- With larger props please beaware of your surroundings and other attendees around you, so you don't accidently bump them.
Allowed
Not Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Guns
- Guns must be non-firing.
- Larger items should ideally be made from a light weight material like Foam, Plastic or Cardboard.
- Guns cannot be painted to look realistic. They should be brightly coloured or 2 tone.
- Fantasty look guns are allowed
- With larger props please beaware of your surroundings and other attendees around you, so you don't accidently bump them.
Allowed
Not Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Bows
- Arrows/bolts should remain in the quiver and only strung while posing for photos.
- Arrows/Bolts should be dull and made from light weight materials like foam, plastic or cardboard.
- Any string for the Bow needs to be 1 solid piece.
- Arrow heads should not be pointed and be made from a soft material
- With larger props please beaware of your surroundings and other attendees around you, so you don't accidently bump them.
Allowed
Not Allowed
Allowed
Not Allowed
Others
- With larger props please beaware of your surroundings and other attendees around you, so you don't accidently bump them.