Cost effective and simple methods to making animal paws for your hands that look great, while fitting well and comfortably, as well as still letting you have full movement of your fingers. Also making animal feet that easily fit over any shoe.
There are a lot of challenges involved in taking a 2 dimensional idea and creating a 3 dimensional costume. Join Jaina solo and Aaron Forrester and hear about techniques for creating an authentic comic costume.
Join the directors of Cosplay Zone for their acting and vocal class. Whether you need lessons to help you better yourself onstage, in front of a camera or behind a microphone, this is the workshop for you! Prizes will be awarded for most improvement!
Two chess players face off with costumers as the chess pieces! Any type of costume is allowed--television, movie, anime, video game, comics, etc. According to the entrants, we'll divide the costumers into two teams, such as Pirates vs. Ninjas, Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy, or Boys vs. Girls. Special attacks are encouraged. Full rules and registration information will be posted in February.
Panel Details
Saturday
10:00am -
11:30am
(South Ballroom)
Two chess players face off with costumers as the chess pieces! Any type of costume is allowed--television, movie, anime, video game, comics, etc. According to the entrants, we'll divide the costumers into two teams, such as Pirates vs. Ninjas, Sci-Fi vs. Fantasy, or Boys vs. Girls. Special attacks are encouraged. Full rules and registration information will be posted in February.
Panel Details
Sunday
10:00am -
11:30am
(South Ballroom)
Accuracy vs. interpretation. How do you bring a 2-dimensional design into a 3-dimensional world? Where do you put seams on an outfit that is apparently seamless? What kind of fabrics give the right effect when texture doesn't exist in anime?
Join photographer Sara Nevels of Talk Studios for specifics on how to get great photos in bad lighting, large crowds and other difficult photo situaitons!
Ever see people dressed up and think, "I'd like to do that!" but don’t know where to start? Need help with props, woodworking, or gadgets? Need help posing or staying in character? Just don't get the idea about dressing up? Come to this Q&A panel!
Bring your doll and original costume creation to this fun contest! Prizes will be awarded for creativity and craftsmanship.
Doll Costume Contest Rules
Contestants may submit costumed dolls; either purchased dolls or personally crafted figures.
Only original costume creations will be judged. No purchased costume pieces or items made from clothing kits are allowed.
Purchased accessories are allowed, but entries with ANY purchased accessories will not be eligible for Best Accessories. It is still eligible for all other categories.
The doll's hair can be permanently attached or a wig. If the hair is hidden and judges cannot remove the obstruction to view it, the entry will not be eligible for Best Hair. It is still eligible for all other categories.
All non-perishable materials are allowed.
Contestants must be present to win.
Judging will decide Best in Show, Superior Craftsmanship, Most Creative, Best Hair and Best Accessories. Judges have final say on the winning entries.
Please submit each of your entries with the following information typed, not handwritten, on a piece of paper.
What was Dana Barrett's apartment number? How much did the Ecto-1 cost? The Arizona Ghostbusters will offer up trivia questions covering the movies, cartoons, games, and comics. Join in the fun and win awesome Ghostbusters prizes.
Our judges will be roaming the halls of Phoenix Comicon all weekend to give awards to those wearing their costumes in the halls of the convention! It doesn't matter if you made your costume or bought it: if we think it's awesome, we'll tell you! There's no need to sign up--just wear your costume in the halls and we'll come find you. this will be running at various times throughout the weekend.
A fan of Fett's? Join us for this overview of the Mandalorian Mercs club and learn about the culture, philosophy, and yes, armor of the Mandalorians- including new revelations form the Clone Wars
Love Horror and glam? Learn how to craft ghoulish hair accessories, earrings, necklaces in this class. We'll mix Horror, Hollywood and Glam, taught by local independent businesswomen who have a penchant for accessories with a macabre twist!
Learn how to transform yourself into a macabre monster any day of the week in our Horror Makeup/Special FX Workshop. Bring basic household items and watch as you learn the tricks of the trade from Local Special FX masters!
Do you consider yourself a beginner and want to learn more? Come check out this panel for more information about diving fully into the life of a Cosplayer!
What is a trunk show? It is a special event that a designer puts on a special display of their designs to a select audience. You will be able to see mini fashion shows from each designer.
Want to be up to date on your Jfashion? Found out that Decora is 'so yesterday'? Want to spice up your existing style? Well come to the Jfashon panel, where we’ll fill you in on the latest styles straight from Japan!
Loyal to Lolita? Dedicated to Decora? Ga-ga over Ganguro? If you are an aspiring designer, model or admirer of Japanese street fashion, then this show is for you
Panel Details
Friday
8:00pm -
10:00pm
(Hyatt Ballroom C)
Geek out and rock Saturday night away with Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton, and Aaron Douglas at the first annual Geek Prom & Celebrity Rock Band Party! Expect fun, activities and prizes! Celebrate your inner Geek by facing off in the clash of Celebrity Rock Band, attempt to claim victory in the Geek dance-off, have your stylin’ photo taken underneath the Geek Prom Arch, and vie to be crowned Geek Prom King and Queen in this Geek-tacular event! There will be food and drink cash bars available. Entry fee is only $5.00 (extra charge for photographs) and all proceeds will benefit Kids Need to Read. Dress code is Geek casual or formal – real Geeks won’t even need a costume!
Enjoy a night of enchantment with fantastic creatures of all kinds. Whether you be fey, elvish, goblin, or other, all will be welcomed to the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball. The night promises music and entertainment, as well as costume contests. Tickets will be sold online prior to the convention.
International bodypaint artist Mark Greenawalt creates a life-sized diorama reminiscent Vallejo, Bell, Frazetta, and Royo. Watch Greenawalt clothe the living canvas with body paint to create an original scene from an imaginary world.
What happens when Lolita crosses over into other fashion trends and how to combine them the right way. Focus will be on Steampunk Lolita, decora Lolita, cyber Lolita, pirate/sailor Lolita, Fairy Kei Lolita and punk Lolita.
Taking Lolita out of the box! Are you a larger girl and want to know if you can fit into brand? Ever stare at that toy carousel and want to put it on your head, but afraid of what others may think?
From simple Anime facial features to bodily wounds, come and learn what makes a hero a hero and a villain a villain. Spotlight on: Sailor Moon, Nelliel Nel Tu Odelschwanck Rukia and The Joker. Come, learn and (most importantly) improve your costume!
From Sally Forth to Vampirella to Wonderwoman, the classic American Heroine is something to take note of. With ties to old Burlesque, we will explore what makes a hero look like a hero- beyond the Spandex.
Q&A for managing a successful group. Whether you want a relaxed group or professional troupe, the founders of CosplayZone will help you through the process. Learn their tips and be the 1st to hear the secret announcement, revealed only at this panel!
This panel will be our tutorial and Q/A for how we created our costumes and props for the Mandalorian Mercs. We'll have different examples of our armour... metal, plastic, etc. We'll Explain what it takes to create the armour and how we did it
Contestants compete to win awards for costume craftsmanship and performance. This year, we're opening the contest up to original costumes as well as recreations, so let your imagination run wild!
The rules and registration information for the Masquerade Costume Contest is now available. Please click the link below to view the information.
Award-winners from the 2010 Phoenix Comicon Masquerade Costume Contest show off the costumes that won them the big prizes! The winners will also explain techniques they used to construct their amazing costumes.
