{"id":5440,"date":"2026-07-04T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/toucan\/?p=5440"},"modified":"2026-07-02T10:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T17:15:17","slug":"toucan-tip-4-gear-up-your-comic-con-2026-cosplay-guide-starts-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/toucan\/toucan-tip-4-gear-up-your-comic-con-2026-cosplay-guide-starts-now\/","title":{"rendered":"TOUCAN TIP #4: Gear Up! Your Comic-Con 2026 Cosplay Guide Starts Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Comic-Con 2026 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOUCAN TIP #4: Gear Up! Your Comic-Con 2026 Cosplay Guide Starts Now<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Bringing a cosplay to life at Comic-Con 2026? Check out our updated costume and prop guidelines to make sure everything is set for a smooth and fun experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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COSTUME PROPs POLICY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All costume props must be inspected daily<\/span><\/strong> at one of the Costume Props Desks. The Costume Props Policy is subject to change at any time and final approval on costume props will be at the sole discretion of our Prop Safety Officers<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are three<\/span> Costume Props Desks:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1.<\/mark> Outside Lobby E glass doors<\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2.<\/mark> The lobby of Hall D, near the outside door<\/mark>*<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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3.<\/mark> Outside Lobby C2 glass doors<\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

BONUS:<\/strong> Prop Safety Officers will also be walking entry lines each morning.
<\/mark>*<\/mark><\/strong>Extended hours provided for Evening Programming.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

After your costume prop(s) have been checked, they will be tagged by security to designate that your costume prop(s) have been checked and approved. This small tag must remain visible on your costume prop(s) while you are at the event. Security will escort you to the Costume Props Desk for inspection if your costume prop(s) is not tagged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simulated or costume props may be allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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