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I sat down, looked over, and the Deadpool cosplayer is talking with security. Okay, a bit weird... aaaand then security is on him, pinning him to the ground, and strapping his legs and arms down and disarming a loaded gun. Props to security for handling it so well; no one was hurt, there wasn't a huge scene, and they were able to handle the situation appropriately.

From what I understand it was an isolated incident, and the police were tipped off around noon by a confident of the guy. From what I heard, he kept asking the police to 'listen to him' and 'can I see some ID' (to which one officer did show him ID) and 'I'm being attacked'. Not by the cops, but by other things? I don't remember the exact wording, but it really sounded like the guy was mentally unstable (well, duh) and needed some serious help.

The downside?

The full email we got about the situation is below, and I am pissed as hell. Seriously? I talked to a few fellow cosplayers, namely Rocket Grunts with Pokemon plushies, and they have confirmed that they will be unable to take ANYTHING that isn't attached to their clothing inside. One dude purchased a VERY expensive Zoroark plushie and will be unable to wear it with the costume he got it for.

As for myself, I WAS cosplaying a shitty Bastion this year, based off the Halloween spray. The entire thing is a collection of cardboard boxes that I will now be unable to wear to con because I can take them on and off :///

I can understand the increased security! (Seriously- earlier today they had no metal detectors, nobody checking bags, and the fake-weapons checks they set up were NOT being enforced at all. Bad security, they NEEDED to fix it.)

I could even understand banning weapon props! But EVERYTHING? Do you know how expensive these tickets are??? I'm going to Phoenix Comic-Con because I like to COSPLAY and cosplay involves props! What is this going to mean for the lightsaber fight demos that were happening tomorrow? What does this mean for ME, the cosplayer, who is now unable to cosplay at the one big con I get to go to a year?

DorthLous

Basically unintended terrorism. Minimal action, vast reaction limiting freedoms.

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Linnywtf

So fucking stupid. This is exactly what terrorists want (extreme example but still applies) 1 isolated "attack" prevents everyone else.

Samsquantch82

Wear it anyway and see what they say. If they think it's on you, and how involved it is, they may let you through.

PrivilegedWhitePerson

They are offering refunds now

beegobuzz

http://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/armed-man-struggles-with-police-arrested-at-phoenix-comicon Some news.

IDontLikePeppaPig

that sucks, can you get your money back? they ruined it for you..

HailtotheGM

They are offering refunds. I hope a lot of people take advantage.

Barrum

Boycott the con, will suck at first but when they see how much traffic drops they'll reconsider

Please boycott it. I don't want to have to stand in long lines today

MnemonicMonkeys

If they pull this kind of bullshit reaction then hopefully nobody will come next year

SterlingArcherSecretAgent

Perhaps they should have just cancelled. I always say do it right or not at all. Don't half-ass it.

TacoPrime

Canceling mean ticket refunds. They want to keep the money

GunslingerGonzo

Zylbrad, is that you?

LMAO I wish bro, I wish.

whereintheworldisfozziebear

It's only weapon props, not all props that are prohibited, so cosplay it up! https://www.facebook.com/phoenixcomicon/posts/10155224649128567

My skin has been cleared, and my crops watered. Can't cosplay today since I'm already omw, but tomorrow is looking home free!

sonofcyrus138

I've been to cons that had very no brain prop/weapon policies. I've never been back.

roblet70

Lame. At least everyone is ok. Can't really blame cops for overreacting. the event is prob super confusing and stressfull for them...

Shouldn't be too much different than any major sporting event. Historically speaking, they end in violence more often than conventions...

Ohhhlookaunicorneatingasamurai

That's why people don't cosplay as Carrot Top.

ilsalta

Apparently they were given security advice by the TSA. I'm guessing this con won't even exist next year.

DrWigglesworth

Got any pictures of your cosplay? I always love to see how people do Bastion cosplays

Ahhh, no, I'm sorry. I can take some in the morning though. I'll post 'em first thing ????

brimax

I'd like to see your Cosplay as well

JanetVanDyne

Please tag me too!

millogorillo

id like to see it as well

Awesome! Tag me when you do, I'd love to see it

IOnlyPostThatOneGorillaGif

karasueve

Almosa Comic-Con decided to change their policy too. From what I read its stricter than the change Phoenix Comic-Con is implementing.

TwoHorndUnicorn

as a vendor at other conventions, every booth probably had to scramble hardcore to try and get anything to stick the merch in. that will add

to the overhead of the cost of selling. hope it dose not affect smaller booths.

FelisaeNoctis

That's just absurd. For a knee-jerk decision like this, they should be providing the supplies necessary themselves. *sigh*

safety in dumbers i suppose...

Ihavewaytoomanyfavoritestosort

Looks like this Con isn't gonna be around in the next two years.

Kamnum

Give us a photo of your cosplay

IAlwaysUpvoteSexy

At the end of the day it is their con, they run it how they wish. I'd sincerely consider contacting them about backing out however.

YourWaifuIsTrash

PAX just screens props, and doesn't allow anything heavy/big enough to be wielded as a bludgeoning weapon. At least, last I checked.

VultureTX

convention center is likely the cause of the shutdown security clauses, but comic con needs to do weapon prop screening in future.

Traceoflegacy

PCC does screen props or at least they should be screening the props. Every year that I went to PCC they were checking props and peace (1)

(2) bonding them before the prop could enter get onto the Con floor and vender hall

I know, I know- it's just aaaaagh. I wanna have fun with my friends, in or out of costume, but this really puts a damper on things. D:

The only part I think sucks is it doesn't sound like it's completely the conventions decision, sounds like it's partly the venue

Dicho83

Then perhaps the con should seek a partial refund from the vendor. Elaborate cosplay is one of the main reasons people go to cons.

KyleProStricklett

As a fellow cosplayer, ASK FOR A REFUND. Nobody will look down on you for it. I have left several conventions because the staff ruined the 1

whole experience by removing what makes a huge part of the con. I'm just sorry it had to happen to your comic con experience. I wish you 2

the best of luck in the future.

Support is shown through attendance, why go if it's not something you can get behind? Refund is in order as it's not the same experience

They are offering refunds if you email them and ask. I hope a lot of people take advantage of their offer.

You purchased. Bummer yes, but their choice

In many cases refund is warranted when the merchant substantially changes the product. Not sure if that would apply here but it might

gr33narrow

you dont even get refunded if you bought vip tickets for celebrities that don't show.

DVSBSTrD

No, they changed the rules after the ticket was purchased. Fraud.

Wrong, if a previous comment is correct they are offering refunds: not fraud

jmartkdr

Fraud would require intent to deceive- though a refund is reasonable

AMartianPotato

Can you say "security theater"?

kidafrika2020

Boycott for better rules/enforcement

KendoQueen

hashbaz

I'll take "Reactions that solve nothing" for 500, Alex.

tvboy

Contact them and request a refund. Let them know that without props, you have no reason to be there.

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aalcoholism

props on good advice! +1

Listomar

OP should also check if they didn't follow proper security measures/laws from the get go for such a large convention.

Mechwarrior719

This. And get other people who got screwed by their knee-jerk rule to do the same.

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gunnexx

I attend a con every year and i full agree with the security measure. Safe > sorry.

mmurrbles

I agree they should ban arrows from archery ranges and popcorn from movie theaters in case someone chokes.

thebanhammer

Well thats pretty shitty for you

AliBarber

*confidant

dephress

Can't every cosplayer take their costume on and off though? Just because yours is easier to disassemble may not mean you can't wear it.

It's more that it was a costume I have to actively maintain a grip on- just a pile of boxes I hold in place, really. Thus, it's a prop.

That sucks! Can you tweak it a bit so that it stays in place on its own? I'm sorry, I know nothing about what your character looks like.

I tagged you in a post so you could see it... hope you don't mind? But yeah, not really, unless I wanna lose a hand and my peripheral vision

Yeah, you are a walking prop... I guess this gives you an excuse to step up your game for next con?

Syralight

If they didn't and something happened, someone would sue them for 100000 million billion money. It is sad, but they have to consider it.

Whats gonna happen with plushies or CARDBOARD? This is a complete overreaction, and this is coming from someone who RIGHT THERE.

And someone who is right there will sue them if they see a chance to be filthy rich. Cardboard, knife, gun or bomb. Doesn't matter.

AntiMonsterPaladin

idk maybe a bomb or something. crazy people can be crazy creative.

thesmelge

Well, I know what people tend to do with plushies. Strategically Placed Holes. That's what.

The solution to that is burning them.

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