Picture this: Naka-Kon weekend has finally arrived and you've finished all of your crafting. The con-crunch is finally over, right? WRONG! Get ready because it's the return of the Iron Cosplay Con-Crunch Competition! (IC4 for short).
This event is an Iron Chef-style project where teams of five will compete using their creativity, cooperation, and a random assortment of materials. Teams will create a theme-matching cosplay with supplies provided at the event, all within a 60 minute time frame.
Participation is free and crafting experience is not required, but teamwork skills and the ability to perform under time pressure are a must! IC4 takes place on Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. CT in Ballroom C!
General Rules
- All participants must be registered attendees of Naka-Kon 2024.
- All participants must adhere to any related Naka-Kon policies.
- Teams must adhere to all safety provisions set forth by Naka-Kon.
- Costumes and props crafted must adhere to Naka-Kon’s weapons policy and dress code policy, please contact accesscontrol@naka-kon.com if you have questions.
- Cosplay contest staff reserve the right to disqualify or remove anyone for any logical reason, including but not limited to: cheating, inappropriate behavior at the convention, and offensive cosplays (see glossary for the definition of offensive cosplays).
- There is a limit of 35 participants, granted on a first come, first serve basis.
- Teams with anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
- Teams will consist of 5 individuals. Members of the teams must be identified at online signup, or if indicated, combined with other randomly selected participants.
- Each team will be allocated floor space and supplies, but please notify us in advance regarding any special needs by contacting cosplay@naka-kon.com.
- Registration for participation begins on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CT and closes May 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CT.
- All participants should pre-register to participate using the online sign-up form. If you have a pre-planned group of 5, you may enter all participants at registration. If not, indicate your interest in joining a team on the registration form. We’ll find a great spot for you! There will be on-site registration for any remaining spots.
- Teams will be notified of their participation status no later than 5 days before the event.
- A representative of your team must confirm their participation on-site at the Cosplay Repair Station in Ballroom C on Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Any available spots will be available for on-site registration between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
- A follow up email containing team details and other event information will be provided no later than 5 days prior to the event.
Register here! on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.! No entries will be accepted prior to this time.