Practical and legal considerations that every cosplayer should be aware of before attending conventions.
Every convention has its own prop weapon policy. Check before building — most require foam or plastic only, peace-bonding of prop weapons, and no realistic-looking firearms.
High-value handmade costumes can be insured under specialist contents insurance policies. This is worth considering for elaborate builds representing significant financial investment.
Cosplay of copyrighted characters sits in a grey area of IP law in most jurisdictions. For commercial use of costume imagery, take legal advice specific to your situation.
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