CosCon @ Singapore Toy & Comic Convention 2008

http://www.sgtoyandcomiccon.com/abtstcc.html
http://www.sgtoyandcomiccon.com/coscon.html

" In conjunction with the first Singapore Toy & Comic Convention 2008, the organizer PI Events and costume specialists Movie Mania are holding the CosCon @ Singapore Toy & Comic Convention 2008 for fans of all things otaku and pop-culture! "

" Fans and future-fans are welcome to attend the convention and be part of the melting pot of pop-culture. Activities include autograph signing sessions, live demonstrations and workshops with your favourite world-renowned artists and designers, a cosplay culture showcase and competitions, as well as the latest and greatest that the toy, comic, design, gaming, animation and cosplay industries have to offer! "

" In line with the international flavour of the Convention, the Competition will fall under two main themes over the course of two days (i.e. Saturday and Sunday, 28 – 29 June):

a) MOVIE (Single & Group/Family)
b) ANIME (Single & Group/Family)

The MOVIE theme will include entries from Western pop-culture (e.g. characters from Superman, Star Wars characters, Harry Potter, Lara Croft of Tomb Raider etc.). Contestants may choose to dress up in costumes related to Western comics, cartoons, gaming and other common mediums of pop-culture.

The ANIME theme will include entries from Japanese pop-culture (e.g. Naruto, Cloud of Final Fantasy, Full Metal Alchemist, Bleach, Pokemon, Death Note, Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evagelion etc.). Contestants may also choose to dress up in costumes related to Japanese manga and gaming as well. "

There's cosplay competition, cool! And best of all, it's free! ^_^