1. Wigs

Wigs are vital for a lot of cosplays, especially if the character has unnatural hair, however it is important that if you are at a con for HOURS that you let your head breath as you don't want to faint (the buys halls can get very hot). Try and take a wig bag with you to a con and wear a wig cap, that way if you need to, you can remove the wig but keep your hair secure so you can put it back on with out having to pin all your hair out of the way again (alternatively, instead of a wig cap, use a small socks made of stretchy tights/pantyhoes material)

2. Binders

This really can apply to anyone, not just cosplay (eg I use one for my crossplay characters like Tweek and Craig). Whatever you do, DON'T USE BANDAGES, as you will be at the con for a long time you don't want to damage the sensitive tissue there. A binder is more comfortable, BUT after a while it may start to hurt. Listen to your body and take it off in one of the toilets if needed. My main tip is to take a bra with you so you can switch into it if needed (I am speaking from experience 😅)

3. Weapons/props

Every convention has different rules for these, so check the website of your given event a few days before you go in case of last minute revisions (rules changed for MCM London due to Manchester terrorist attacks one year so cases for cosplays where more strict for example to make sure there weren't bombs). A good rule of thumb is to make the weapons/props from larp safe materials or paper mache (sometimes wood is allowed but definitely nothing metal!). Also being able to break a prop down into smaller pieces is very good to help with height limits.

4. Hydration, nutrition and rest.

I cannot stress enough how important these are. The queues are going to be long and it will be hot, so making sure you stay hydrated is a must. You don't want to faint. Also make sure to eat when you can and always sit down when your feet tell you too. Yes conventions are an awesome experience, but don't push your body to far just to see everything.

5. Money

Definitely buy stuff you want, but if you have to pay to get back to the hotel or home, make sure you keep this money separate from your spending money. You don't want to be stranded and have no way of getting back.

6. Hygiene

If you go for several days you may want to take showers when you return to your hotel/home. Trust me, you may be exhausted, but being clean will make you feel better, it does get sweaty and you don't want to ruin the costume you've spent loads of time/money/effort on. Also having deodorant in your bag is good (but this is not the same as a shower! This is only a quick fix!)

7. Pictures

If you want to take a picture of someone's cosplay, please do ask their permission before hand. More often than not they will be happy to. Sometimes though they may be trying to get to a panel so if they say no, please respect them.

8. HAVE FUN 😄

At the end of the day, a con is a place for everyone who loves geek culture. It's a chance to meet people with the same interests as you. Try and avoid the drama that can happen and enjoy the experience. Remember to stay safe but staying in groups (there can be people who will try and feel cosplayers up so strength in numbers will help avoid this).

Top 7 Tips to Weekend Survival at Comic Con

My dears! For those who may not know me in real life, I actually live in San Diego county, and it’s that time of the year when we all put aside our cynicism for a weekend and act like the geeks we are inside. I wasn’t able to get a badge this year (oh well…) but I have attended Comic Con for many, many years. My first time was back in 2002, when you could walk up to the window and buy a ticket.…

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With comic con showing it’s head around the corner people often forget things like these due to the pressure and anxiety Comic con brings,but don’t worry! I’ll help you

1• If you’re cosplaying and you want to buy things(obviously that’s why your going) take a book bag with you to put away your merch,when someone asks for a pic just put the bag aside.

2• Take bobby pins,glue,tape whatever you need for your cosplay take it! You don’t want wardrobe malfunctions in the con.

3• If you arrive late and have to wait in line take a fan with you. Your make up will melt and your costume will get sweaty (besides we don’t want you to faint out there)

4• WIG CLIPS ARE A MUST,if you have a wig that slips off due to weight get some of these and put them on the wig. Also, if you have a large head and the wig runs small they’re tutorials on YouTube on how to stretch it slightly (but be gentle)

5• If you wear glasses TAKE THEM WITH YOU! don’t leave your glasses behind for the sake of the costume, if someone asks for your picture simply take them off and hide them in your boob or something idk but don’t leave them you’ll get a major headache without them and you won’t be able to see the prices clearly on the merchandise.

6• If you’re making your costume I beg of you not to leave it to the last minute. You’ll be stressing and your sleep cycle will get fucked up. But if you’re ordering certain things for the costume online then order months before cause sometimes they’ll say they can’t make it due to complications so that leaves you to look for another option with very little time left.

7• Don’t let your physical health get affected for the sake of the costume you’re more important than the cosplay so please take care of yourself. Also don’t starve yourself in the con either,if you're worried about ruining the costume then just cover yourself with napkins or a snuggie but PLEASE don’t starve.

8• Be nice to other cosplayers,don’t compare yourself to the more professional looking ones either,they started out like you and me and with practice we can get as good as them too!

9• Help out the other cosplayers too! Some may have forgotten their things at home so help them out!

10• Enjoy the con and don’t be nervous. You’re wearing the cosplay people are already loosing their marbles because you’re dressed as one of their favorites!

11• PRACTICE YOUR MAKEUP BEFORE HAND! If you’re a spaz with make up like me then practice weeks before the event just so you can pick out your favorite makeup style and practice it with ease.

SDCC Planning Guide: Parking Alternatives

Oh San Diego Comic Con, as the years have gone by you have evolved from the city comic convention into a horse of the entirely different color. For those rare few people who haven’t had to worry about parking or travel to and from the con during the four days, this article will be nothing but a nice look into the future. But, for the rest of us, parking and transportation is one of those important things that we always seem forget until its staring us in the face.

((As you all probably know by now, I attended the Indiana Comic Con on Saturday, March 15th. With that, I purchased a ticket to get a picture with Evan Peters. Okay so I will break this down.))

((How Evan Peters is: Okay bare with me. HE IS THE BEST HUMAN EVER. HE WILL MORE THAN LIKELY REMEMBER YOUR NAME IF YOU BUMP INTO HIM AT CON IF YOU HAVE ALREADY MET HIM. HE IS THE MOST SWEET, MOST DOWN TO EARTH GUY. HE IS LITERALLY JUST LIKE ANOTHER PERSON, HE DOESN'T ALLOW ANYONE OR HIMSELF TO TREAT HIM LIKE ROYALTY, OKAY? If you're freaking out while meeting him, he will ask you if you're okay, and tell you that it will be okay. He also sometimes ASKS for hugs first, and will treat you like you've been his friend for years. He dresses nice and smells good (sorta smelled like mints and coffee to me?), and is soo, sooooo gentle. When he put his arm around me I was expecting a hard squeeze like other famous people I've met but he is so careful to make sure he's gentle, and that you're comfortable. He is sooooooo friendly. Like I can't even breathe writing this. OH AND IT WAS REALLY CUTE. I was walking out of the convention room and he was in line to get back in, and the security dude was like, I don't see your bracelet you can't get in sir. and Evan HUNG HIS HEAD IN SADNESS, AND POUTED. Then this girl showed he was VIP and when he got in he looked SO FUCKING happy like a kid in a candy store. HE IS AN ADORABLE LITTLE SHIT AND WILL SING AND JOKE AROUND AND MAKE YOU LAUGH AND FANGIRL AT THE SAME TIME. After I got my picture with him, he literally put his ARM AROUND MY SHOULDERS AND LOOKED INTO MY EYES WITH A SMILE AND SAID SEE YA AROUND. Of course with his manners, he awaited a reply from me BUT I JuST HEAVILY BREATHED AT HIM AND HE JUST SMIRKED AND I RAN AWAY. So moral of meeting Evan YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF. HE IS IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM A STUCK UP PERSON. HE IS DOWN TO EARTH AND WILL TREAT YOU LIKE A GOOD FRIEND. andheiscuteandsmellsniceanddontevengetmestartedonthoseMESMERIZINGBEAUTIFULEYESSOHELPMEGOD))

((Comic Con in general : Okay, there were some REALLY pushy people. Like literally pushy, not with their attitudes, but like...physically. OVERALL the people were very kind, as gentle as they could be, and some were so hilarious. Also, there are some REALLY good cosplays, so make sure to give compliments out if you're not too shy! It was a very good experience, and if you talk to people, you will more than likely walk out with a few new best friends. I RECOMMEND GOING. It's a GREAT experience (and this is coming from someone who has severe anxiety) Everyone was appreciative.))

((COMIC CON TIPS: If you're gonna get a pic with ANYONE you better pay for it and get in line ASAP because I was at the Con on time, perhaps even earlier, and I was in line for two hours to get a pic with Evan.))

((THIS MEANS~~~~

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES OKAY? YOUR FEET WILL BE DOING A LOT OF WALKING/RUNNING/STANDING

MAKE SURE YOU BRING DRINKS/SNACKS IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO HAVE MONEY FOR FOOD COURT BECAUSE THE PRICES ARE WHACK, AND YOU DONT WANT TO PASS OUT MID-CON, OKAY? I LOVE YOU BE CAREFUL

IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA BRING THAT INHALER!

PLEASE BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 NOT BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO BUT TRUST ME YOU WONT WANNA BE ALONE. I AM SIXTEEN AND I WENT WITH MY COUSIN AND I WAS SOOO GLAD I DID. YOU DO NOOOOOT HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN AGE I AM JUST SAYING HAVING COMPANY IS VERY VERY NICE

SAME THING WITH PICTURE LINES, IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO BE IN ANY LINE, GET UP THERE GIRLFRAND. YOU'RE IN FOR A WAIT.

DO NOT TAKE GETTING PUSHED PERSONALLY. I AM A REALLY NICE PERSON AND I'D NEVER HURT A FLY BUT I LITERALLY HAD TO PUSH A FEW PEOPLE BECAUSE THERE WAS SO MANY PEOPLE I COULDN'T SEE AND I COULDN'T BREATHE. JUST BE NICE AND GENTLE

RESPECT. COS.PLA.YERS. I CAN'T STRESS THAT ENOUGH DO NOT BE RUDE EITHER COMPLIMENT THE COSPLAYERS OR DO NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT THEIR OUTFITS PEOPLE PUT SERIOUS TIME AND EFFORT INTO THESE THINGS and i am sure it wouldn't feel good to have someone call your piece of work that took you MONTHS 'shitty' no no that's just rude

LAST BUT NOT LEAST REST <--- WHEN YOU NEED TO. IF YOU FEEL SICK OR TIRED PLEASE SIT DOWN FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS, HAVE SOME WATER OR JUICE AND A SNACK, REGENERATE. please dont pass out or get hurt or sick i will feel terrrrrrible if I hear anyone has.))