Fantastic thread, I love what your doing Todogut.
Thanks!
I would like to ask if you know of any regulations regarding outfits, I think It would be important to know.
Kiddletron is making a weapon...and if it is heavy...it's likely it will be taken at the door.
Yes, each convention I've been to has had its own policies regarding weapons, footwear, revealing costumes, etcetera. For example, here is a link to the
Origins Game Fair Code of Conduct. You can check out the website for a particular con for specifics.
Because cons are usually held in a big, commercial hotel or convention center, guests are bound by the venue's rules. In general, weapon props are allowed, even large and heavy ones, so long as they are not dangerous. One important, legal requirement regarding firearm props is, the tip of the gun or rifle prop must be covered by red/orange plastic to clearly show that the firearm is a toy replica and not a real weapon. Fireworks, open flames, or other potentially hazardous effects are not allowed.
I've seen all kinds of big medieval weapons at conventions such as great swords, halberds, and so on. Usually, they are not authentic weapons; instead, they are prop replicas made with light-weight crafting foam--pretty neat.
I presume anything overly revealing would also be a no no...
Yes... but, as a Google search on cosplay will show, there can be quite a bit of leeway. For example, most cons require footwear... that is, no bare feet. You must wear shoes, boots, sandals, flip-flops... something covering the feet. Some con policy statements give rather vague guidance about how revealing a costume can be, stating something like, "This is a family event, so keep it clean."
If your costume covers as much as a two-piece bathing suit that could be worn at a public swimming pool, you shouldn't have any problem being admitted to a con. For some revealing outfits, cosplayers wear a base layer of flesh-colored spandex tights. From a distance, it looks like a lot of skin is showing; but, in fact, pretty much everything is covered.
It has been many years since I have been to a convention...seeing this thread...it might be time for me to return 
Cool! If you do, post pictures here.
