Doll Contest Guidelines and Sign Up
Safety & Security Guidelines
- All entrants must possess a CC42 Membership to participate.
- All entrants must abide by the CC42 and Shiny Garden Convention Policies while on convention premises. costumecon42.org/policies
- Works must abide by all facility regulations, as well as local and federal laws.
- Works may not contain or display elements that disparage, harass, or attack any person, gender, gender presentation, pronoun choice, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, national origin, language, culture, religion, age, or affiliation.
- Works may not represent any national or international tragedies.
- No real weapons (including but not limited to firearms), even if you have a permit or a license, are permitted on convention premises. No live steel (aka blades of metal that can take an edge), projectiles, or realistic-appearing firearms. No messy substances, open flame/heat or open liquids.
- Works resembling futuristic or fantasy weapons, boffers, or oversize objects are allowed provided they are not handled in a careless, threatening, or destructive manner against persons or property.
- Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the convention without refund.
- RULES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Doll Competition Hours of Operation
Located in Static Competitions: Conference 1
Check-In (Available During Open Hours)
Beginning Friday at 12:00PM
Ending Saturday at 12:00PM
Open Hours
Friday 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 6:00PM [Closed for Judging 4PM-5PM]
Sunday 9:00AM – 5:00PM [Pickup 3PM-5PM]
Monday 9:00AM – 1:00PM [Pickup OPEN]
Pickup
Sunday 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Monday 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Doll Contest Rules
- “Dolls” may be purchased, modified, or handmade. Dolls do not have to be humanoid (aliens and animals are welcome). Purchased dolls must be legitimate, ‘recast’ artist dolls are not welcome*.
- You may enter a single doll or a themed group however:
- groups should be done with smaller dolls, under 12 inches
- displays should not become dioramas (some props are ok, walls and floors are not)
- group displays should not exceed 17 inch wide by 10 inch deep
- please use your best judgment understanding that there is a limit to space available.
- All dolls must be able to sit or stand on their own or be displayed with a stand/chair. Display tables may be jostled and your doll must be secure.
- this does not apply to ‘plushie’ designs, but do take displaying them best into account when designing.
- Dolls should not exceed 30 inches in height for the full display (including hats), and 20 inches for width/depth.
- Please be considerate of others and only use the space you need for your design.
- All entrants must be supporting or attending members of Costume-Con 42.
- Supporting members may have someone else bring their entries. Costume-Con 42 is not responsible for entries lost, delayed, misdirected, damaged, or destroyed by the delivery service of your choice.
- Documentation is optional and should be one 8×11 page, double spaced, or a trifold brochure.
- Judging will be based on: workmanship, fit of the garments to the doll, and creativity. Handmade and modified dolls will have additional judging for their specific categories. Store bought items must be disclosed and should not make up more than 20% of your entry.
- By submitting your entry, you are giving Costume-Con 42 (and its designated representatives) permission to photograph and/or videotape your entry for purposes of sale as part of post-convention packages. Your entries may also be photographed or videotaped, for personal enjoyment only, by members of Costume-Con 42.
- Display pieces are welcome. Display pieces still need the entry form filled out so that we can correctly display and return your doll.
* Recast is a term to describe bootleg resin or ball joint dolls that have been recast from artists’ work and sold without their permission. If you have questions about your doll, feel free to contact us at dolls@costumecon42.org.