Apr 4, 2008 - Barry Malzberg Cancellation - We regret to announce that Barry Malzberg will not be appearing at I-CON 27.

Apr 4, 2008 - Jon Rosenberg and Steven Cloud will not be appearing - Due to circumstances beyond our control, Mr. Rosenberg and Mr. Cloud are unable to appear at I-CON 27.

Mar 28, 2008 - Conrad Brooks Cancellation - Due to circumstances beyond our control, Conrad "The Gielgud of Bad Movies" Brooks will not be appearing at I-CON.

Mar 27, 2008 - Rocky Horror Picture Show! - It's a contest! You can be a mad scientist, biker zombie, or suburban housewife losing her inhibitions. Win fabulous prizes!

Mar 18, 2008 - RepRap Demo Cancelled - We regret to announce that RepRap.org's Zach Smith will be unable to attend I-CON. The RepRap demonstration has been canceled.

Mar 16, 2008 - BattleStar Galactica Season Premiere! - Come see the season premiere of the hit series on a big screen, with 700 of your closest friends. Win BSG DVD sets!

Mar 9, 2008 - GM Signup - Interested in running an RPG? Sign up to be a GM.

Mar 9, 2008 - Awards Banquet - Tickets are now available online for the Awards Banquet. This event is held each year honoring guests for outstanding achievements in their field or genre. This year, the Awards Banquet will be held at the Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma on Saturday April 5, 2008 starting at 5:30pm. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit the Awards Banquet page

Mar 9, 2008 - Cosplay Competition - This I-CON 27 Cosplay Competition is now open to all types of cosplay, not just anime! Registration closes March 28, so hurry over to the Anime page to register online!

News Archive

Anime Cosplay Competition

1. All participants must be registered for I-CON 27. No registration means no participation.
2. Keep skits and costumes to a PG or PG-13 level. There will be young children present. This means no explicit sexual gestures, nudity, or explicit swearing.
3. NO live steel or firearms. If you are unsure about a weapon or prop, bring it to the Cosplay Desk for determination.
4. Anything you bring onstage with you MUST come off with you. No toilet paper, tissues, rice, water, etc. Fireworks, pyrotechnics, or any fire in general is NOT allowed.
5. Each participant may appear only ONCE on stage. You cannot be a prop in multiple skits.
6. You may not have more than EIGHT people on stage at the same time in your presentation. You may have more than that in your group, but if either the Stage Manager or the Cosplay Director observes a number that deems to be unsafe, your presentation will be cancelled. Your safety is more important.
7. Stage acrobatics: Full blown stage acrobatics or martial arts are not allowed. Slower, choreographed, dance-like movements are allowed. Be sure to indicate such presentations when you register. Your safety is much more important than anything "cool" you could do on stage.
8. NO microphones will be provided. All dialogue MUST be prerecorded. All cd entries must be submitted at check in. If you do not have the availablity to record, we will set up a time for you to do so at con. Make sure you label all media so it can be returned to you afterwards.
9. Time Limits: 1-2 People: 2 minutes; 3-5 People: 3 Minutes; 6+ People: 4 Minutes
10. All costumes must originate from an outside source, all costumes must have reference pictures and must be cited from what source they are from. Costumes from online role-playing games (aka MMORPG) may be entered, but you must have printed references for your costume. Although we love to see fellow fans wearing traditional clothing, generic "outfits" cannot be allowed to compete. Costumes must be a copy of a character's design - original or fanfic characters are not permitted.
11. Only one person in a group needs to fill out the registration form, but we need the names of ALL members, plus a liability waiver from each person. Anyone under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
12. Be on time -- your act will be dropped if you miss lineup.
13. All members of a pre-registered entry must check in at the Cosplay Desk during stated check-in times to confirm your entry and any appointments, and to receive your backstage pass. Should you need to cancel your entry, please inform the Cosplay Director as soon as possible.
14. Keep in mind that the Cosplay is a costume competition, not a talent show. Do your best and have fun!

Basic Guidelines:

Additional Presentation Notes: Please let us know about anything special or different you have planned for your presentation. We'll try our hardest to accommodate your request, but remember this isn't Broadway, so our special effects department is limited.

Background audio: This means any background music or prerecorded dialogue. The only media we can accept is CD format. No cassette tapes. Label your CD with your Leader'name so that it may be returned to you after the cosplay. Even though our tech crew will take great care of your CD, we recommend that you copy whatever music you may use on a recordable CD to prevent that rare import CD from being damaged, lost or stolen and to avoid any confusion as to which track you want played.

Prerecorded Dialogue: If you are unable to prerecord your skit at home, we are providing an on-site "studio" so you may do so during the convention. However, this will be available on a limited basis, so please try to do this before the convention. Also, please supply your own blank CD.

Location: TBA

Stage Information:

Dimensions: TBA

Walk-ons are certainly allowed, but do use the time to fully show off your costume. Walk slowly on the stage so everyone can get a good look at you! Make it fun!

All entrants who are under the age of 13 will go on stage first. Everyone else is will be randomly generated into an order. Walkons to go last during judging as a fashion catwalk.

Awards Note: Best in Show - both best craftsmanship and best preformance - to qualify, the entry must show excellence in both presentation and craftsmanship. Our aim is not to award the best actor, but to recognize excellence in the creativity that is displayed in this particular expression of fandom.

Best Presentation Novice - best performance in the novice category
Best Presentation Advanced - best performance in the advanced category
Best Craftsmanship Novice - best craftsmanship in the Novice category
Best Craftsmanship Advanced - best craftsmanship in the Advanced category
Judges Awards - Awards given by the judges for whatever reason they deem ((certificates))
Honorable Mentions - if needed