Cosplay Contest
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Toys & Comics
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Over 60 Vendors
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Artist Alley
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Food Vendors
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Special Guests
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Video Games
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Guest Panels
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WIN A NINTENDO SWITCH
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$1500 COSPLAY CASH
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ARTIST ALLEY
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60+ VENDORS
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2 DAYS OF PANELS
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LEGO COMPETITION
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WIN A NINTENDO SWITCH ✰ $1500 COSPLAY CASH ✰ ARTIST ALLEY ✰ 60+ VENDORS ✰ 2 DAYS OF PANELS ✰ LEGO COMPETITION ✰
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COSPLAY
CATEGORIES | PRIZES | LOGISTICS | COMPETITION REGISTRATION
Prizes & Categories
The judges will select a winner and runner-up for each category unless otherwise specified. Category winners get a cash prize and runner-ups will get a $100 Ka-Ko Jo’s play card as well as a commemorative medal. Criteria for categories are suggested benchmarks, but participants are encouraged to apply for the category they feel suits their level of cosplay experience best.
Judges Choice Prizes
$100 gift card to the specified store and a personalized item or two from the relevant judge.
ClosetedCosplay
-Specialty: Wigs and Makeup
-Ulta Beauty or Sephora (TBD)
CositsMarie
-Specialty: Foam, 3D printing, and Props
-Hobby Lobby
Quarklynx
-Specialty: Sewing
-Joann’s
Youth
8-14
Prize: Participation trophies for all entrants. 1st place will receive RetroX merchandise and a candy bouquet.
Groups
3-6 people
Prize: 6 Teton Escape room tickets
No runner-up, only one winner.
Novice
No competition experience to some experience.
Prize: $250
Journeyman
2+ competition experiences
Prize: $500
Master
4+ competition experiencesGrand Prize: $750 and a trophy
CHECK OUT THE COSPLAY RULES. REVIEW THE COSPLAY LOGISTICS.
WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE. WE WANT TO SUPPORT YOU. PLEASE HELP US MAKE THIS A GREAT EVENT BY FOLLOWING THE RULES. Most of these rules are common sense but still have to be stated. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU. Please reach out with any questions
A special thanks to our sponsor.
Event Schedule & Pricing
SCHEDULE
TWO DAYS:
FRIDAY, MAY 3RD & SATURDAY, MAY 4TH
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THE ELKS LODGE
640 E. ELVA STREET
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83401
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EARLY BIRD ADMISSION 9 AM
GENERAL ADMISSION: 10 AM-6 PM
*Attendees are responsible for entering the Nintendo Switch Drawing by filling out an entry ticket available at the Event Booth.
PRICING
$10 - GENERAL ADMISSION
$20 - DAILY FAMILY PASS
$18 - TWO DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
$8 - STUDENT, SENIOR, MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDER (WITH ID)
$15 - EARLY BIRD (9:00 AM) ADMISSION
$2.00 off per ticket if you bring a can of food to support the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls. Discount applies to regular admission tickets only and may not be combined with discounted tickets.
*Discount applies only to tickets purchased at the door. (Please no expired food.)
We appreciate our hosts!
Retro LAN & Gaming Area—hosted by Backlight Gamez
Tabletop Gaming—hosted by Holidae Games
Lego Build Contest—hosted by Minifigure Mania (Idaho Falls)
Event DJ—Vacant Gate
Event MC—That Other Doctor
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Yes, we enforce mild PG-13 dress and conduct.
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Retro X is on two floors inside the Elks Lodge, there are only stairs inside but it does have a paved walkway/ramp outside of building. If you need assistance we have staff that can help.
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Parking is free and we have ample parking on both sides of building.
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Please send us your feedback and content to idahofallsretrox@gmail.com .
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