GENERAL RULES

• Phoenix Fan Fusion does not tolerate harassment or discrimination. If you feel that you are being harassed, or see someone else being harassed, please locate a member of our crew, security personnel, or local police department officer right away. If you see something, say something!

• All Phoenix Fan Fusion events are all ages and family-friendly unless otherwise indicated. Costumes, cosplay, and “acting the part” are always encouraged but please be aware of the people around you, especially when children are present.

• Phoenix Fan Fusion abides by state laws for nudity and indecent exposure: A.R.S. §13-1402

• Inappropriate costumes or actions may result in a request from our staff to change aspects of your costume. Failure to do so may result in revocation of your credentials and removal from the event.

• Shoes are required to be worn while in convention space. You may remove your shoes for photos if desired, but they must be replaced directly after the photo is taken. Moving around any area of the event space without shoes is not permitted.

• Roller Skates/Blades or other wheeled items such as skateboards and hoverboards may not be brought, worn, or used in convention space.

• Depictions of hate symbols are not allowed and you will be asked to remove them. Failure to comply will result in revocation of your badge and removal from the event.

• If your costume has pieces such as wings, spikes, armor, etc. that extend well beyond your person, or you are carrying a large prop, please be aware of your surroundings and of people around you. You may be asked to change your costume or remove your prop from convention space if it is found to be unwieldy, disruptive, or dangerous.

• Please do not block doorways, walkways, or exits with your costume, props, or costume pieces.

• By entering Phoenix Fan Fusion, you consent to use of your image or likeness by media now known or hereafter devised for advertising and/or promotional purposes for any and all Square Egg Entertainment events.

HELMETS, MASKS, AND FACE PAINT

• If your costume includes any item that covers or partially covers the face, especially if it is not easily removed, upon request, you may be asked for ID and/or additional information by security. Please be sure to keep your ID on you at all times.

• Helmets, masks, and hoods should not severely limit or impair the wearer’s ability to see. If your costume includes an eyeless hood or other face covering, considering bringing a friend to act as your “handler” and guide you through crowded spaces.

PROP POLICY

We love cosplay and the creativity behind bringing your favorite characters to life. While safety is our number one priority for our attendees, guests, vendors, and staff, we still want you to bring your Cosplay A-Game, within the guidelines set by the Phoenix Convention Center.

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The Phoenix Convention Center has designated a specific prop policy for Phoenix Fan Fusion, which is below.  Final decisions on prop weapons and armor will always be at the discretion of Phoenix Convention Center Security and the Phoenix Police Department. While Phoenix Fan Fusion shares your feedback and concerns with the facility, the final decision is made by them.

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A general list of approved and unapproved props is listed below.

For additional information or to request approval for your prop, please send your request, along with a picture to the Phoenix Convention Center here.

ALLOWED PROPS & ARMOR

• Lightsabers, wands, and sonic screwdrivers are a-okay!

• Bows that are completely inoperable: un-strung is best, but loosely strung is okay too.

• Non-removable arrows in a quiver AND/OR arrows with no tip.

• Foam, plastic, fiberglass, resin or metal shields with no sharp edges.

• Metal shields are allowed, but may slow down the screening process at security.

• Lightweight plastic bats. Any other accessories to the bat (such as those on Negan’s Lucille or the Demogorgon Killer) should also be made of foam or other lightweight material and incapable of harming others. No real barbed wire or nails, please!

• Armor made of plastic, fiberglass, resin, or metal.

• Please note: Metal armor is allowed, but will drastically slow down the screening process at security.

• Any other props & armor (except for anything resembling any sort of real or replica firearm) made of Plastic, Thermoplastic (Worbla), Urethane Resin, Cardboard, Foam, Foam Rubber, or other lightweight material. 

Any metal pieces of your costume will likely result in slowing down the security screening process.

Please plan accordingly so you don’t miss any of the fun!

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Real and replica firearms of any kind, regardless of how unrealistic it looks, or material it is made of. This includes any weapon resembling a firearm such as Star Wars blasters, Nerf guns, Toy guns, Overwatch firearms, etc.

• Tasers

• Glass props

• Stone props

• Slingshots

• Brass knuckles

• Real, replica, or simulated explosives, ammunition, chemical weapons of any kind, including but not limited to:

  • Simulated bomb vests

  • Cartoon bombs

  • Bullets

  • Hand grenades

  • Claymore Mines

  • Firecrackers

  • Pepper Spray

  • Mace

  • Powder caps

• Metal or wood swords and other sharp-edged weapons

  • Swords, axes, Wolverine Claws, etc may be permitted as long as they are made out of one of the lightweight approved materials listed in the approved section with NO sharp edges.

• Excessively noisy props including but not limited to:

  • Airhorns

  • Bullhorns

  • Whistles

• Other Prohibited Items

  • Stick on Shoes

  • Wheeled shoes, skates, skateboards, hoverboards

  • RC cars, planes, drones

  • Heavy, unwieldy props

  • Cast-iron skillets

  • Folding chairs

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Final decisions on prop weapons and armor will always be at the discretion of Phoenix Convention Center Security and the Phoenix Police Department. Please keep this in mind as you’re creating your fabulous cosplays. For specific prop questions, please contact the Phoenix Convention Center.