Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit

Welcome To The Newest Craftsmanship Contest: The Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit. This competition spans all four of the mainline Colossalcon events: Prime, Texas, East, and North, looking for the best of the best to represent each of the Colossalcon events at the Finals at Colossalcon Prime. 

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What is the Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit? 

In Short: The Colossalcon Cup Cosplay Circuit is a separate event within the main cosplay contest for Craftsmanship & Walk-on. The Circuit participants will be judged at a higher level by a separate panel of judges from longer judging times to more in-depth requirements. We are looking for cosplayers to bring their A-Game to become the representatives of our events to travel and compete at Colossalcon Prime in our Finals to win our Grand Prize.

Prizing for Prelims

  • Nomad Booking saved for them at Colossalcon Prime 2026 for themselves and up to 3 friends
  • Travel Stipend
  • Full VIP Badge
  • Sponsor Prizes
  • Cash Prize

Prizing for Finals 

  • Champion Title to defend (making them the 5th entry for 2027)
  • Nomad Booking for Colossalcon 2027
  • Travel stipend
  • Full VIP Badge at all Colossals that offer VIP/Season Pass
  • Sponsor Prizes
  • Cash Prize

Additional Colossal Cup Base Rules

General Craftsmanship rules and guidelines for the convention you’re applying to apply to the Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit. Please reference the general craftsmanship rules on the website under the participate tab.  Below are the additional rules for this particular event.

Keep in Mind

The Circuit and Main Craftsmanship Contest are two separate events. You may select on the craftsmanship application if you would like to be considered for the Circuit. If selected, you will not be permitted to enter the normal craftsmanship contest. You will attend a special judging panel that is specifically for this contest. All divisions are welcome to apply. If not selected for the circuit, you will be placed back into the normal craftsmanship contest.

  1. All Entrants must be 18 years or older to compete in the Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit.
  2. You must be a registered attendee of the Colossalcon Event. Staff members are not eligible for the Circuit or any other cosplay event.
  3. Group entries are not permitted.
  4. Entries for the prelims cannot have competed in another competition or have been awarded a major award. (Best of Category/Best In Show/ Best of Level, etc.)
  5. The Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit is a multi-con commitment; by entering into any of the Colossalcon prelims you are agreeing that you have the ability as far as you know at the time of entry that you can participate in both the prelims and the finale held at the following Colossalcon Prime in Ohio, as well as following possible title defense at Colossalcon Primes continuing after if you win. If at any point the finalist (either prelim finalist or returning champion) cannot make it to the finale for personal reasons or disqualification from breaking the craftsmanship, sportsmanship, or harassment policy rules the runner up of their contest will be asked to arrive in their place. (visual representation at bottom of page)
  6. Build Books are required for the Circuit. Contestants must record their construction progress to give the judges as much detail into their builds as possible.
  7. Costumes must be at least 75% made by the contestant/designer. If the maker is having a model wear their costume, the designer must be present in the judging session. Fully commissioned costumes or mass-produced costumes are not eligible for craftsmanship judging.  

*If you have concerns about the 75% rule and if your cosplay meets this, please email cosplay staff*

  1. Items such as shoes, wigs, and certain undergarments do not need to be constructed from scratch. Any modifications to said items must be noted in the contestant’s build book. Disability aids are not taken into account with scoring.
  2. Costumes cannot be obscene or offensive. This includes insensitive or unnecessary use of offensive makeup, nor endorse any form of hate or hate group. Severe gore, graphic violence, or other objectionable elements may also be grounds for disqualification. Please reach out to the cosplay department if you have any questions about elements of your cosplay prior to the contest. 
  3. All costumes must meet the Colossalcon Dress Code requirements.
  4. Costumes in the prelims will be judged on their accuracy and construction techniques. The walk-on will be taken into consideration especially if the staging showcases flaws or benefits of the construction. More information about your walk on will be sent with your acceptance email.
  5. The winners of the prelims are to wear their winning costume for the finals at Colossalcon Prime in Sandusky, Ohio. Improvements or adjustments may be made to elevate the overall final product.
  6. Video Submissions are highly recommended for this competition. Note: Your video does not have to be completed upon submission of your application. However, we ask that your video be sent to our staff by the deadline. Please see the video requirement section for more information.
  7. If you are competing in the Colossal Cup Cosplay Circuit competition, you must walk during the Masquerade/Main Cosplay Contest as it is part of the showcase of your competition piece and is a separate section of the contest. You will be given a maximum of 30 seconds for your walk-on. More details about the Walk-On section will follow upon acceptance.
  8. SUBMISSION FORMS WILL BE OPENED FOR CIRCUIT WILL BE THE SAME TIME AS THAT CONVENTIONS MAIN COSPLAY CONTESTS FORMS; SEE THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT. 
  9. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION FOR CIRCUIT WILL BE THE SAME TIME AS THAT CONVENTIONS MAIN COSPLAY CONTESTS FORMS; SEE THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT AND NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS.
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