Boston Comic Con launches new Cospace

Photo, from left to right: Carlos Arboite (Deathlok,) Ryan Snow (The Flash,) Greg Snider (Lex Luther,) Peregrine McDermott (Tiny Tina,) Martha Gilbert (Elegant Valkyrie)

(Boston, MA) – July 19, 2016 – Boston Comic Con 2016, which takes place August 12 to August 14, 2016 at the Seaport World Trade Center, launches CosSpace – a dedicated, self-contained area for all things cosplay. Combined with the Kid’s Cosplay Contest, the extensive Cosplay guest list and the famed annual Costume Contest, Boston Comic Con is taking cosplay to a whole new level, making it the place to be for all cosplayers. Cosplay (costume play) is the activity of dressing up in costume as a fictional character from a comic book, movie or television show.

"Cosplay at Boston Comic Con has gotten bigger and more eye popping over the past nine years,” said Pat Covey, Boston Comic Con cosplay impresario overseeing the show’s Cosplay activities. “This year, we are expecting to see thousands of cosplayers, creative costumes and our most spectacular cosplay contest ever! From Friday at opening of the show until the end of the contest on Sunday, expect to see all your favorite characters and more come to life!"

New this year, CosSpace, will feature more than 40 cosplay-focused vendors from prop makers, costume designers, wig and mask makers, a special cosplay repair station, a photo area, sponsored by Nerd Caliber, for cosplay shots, special appearances by well-known cosplay guests and registration and information desks for the Annual Costume Contest and the Kids Cosplay Contest.

The annual Boston Comic Con Costume Contest will take place on Sunday, August 14 at the Plaza Ballroom of the Seaport Hotel. Almost $5,000 in prizes, the most in the history of the contest, will be awarded to the following category winners: Best in Show, Runner-up, Best Masters, Best Journeyman, Best Novice, Best Your, Best Walk-on and Runner-up Walk-on. The special Kid’s Cosplay Contest will take place on Friday, August 12 as part of the Family Friday programming. Participating kids will show off their costume for a chance to win some great prizes.

Boston Comic Con 2016 will feature local cosplayers Bethany Maddock, Bellechere and Lucky Grimm. Other world-famous cosplay guests will include Ivy Doomkitty, Nicole Marie Jean, Ani-Mia, Alexandria the Red and Spock Vegas (Paul Forest).

On Saturday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m., is the 3rd Annual Boston Comic Con Boston Harbor dinner cruise where costumes are encouraged but not required. The cruise includes a full dinner buffet, cash bar and DJ and is available only to registered attendees. Also on Saturday, from 11 p.m. – 2 a.m., Boston Comic Con and Laugh Boston present “Stark Expo 2016: Where Marvel-ous Things Come to Life,” the official after-party. Guests will have the opportunity to take pictures with the Marvel costumes on display, compete for a cash prize in a costume contest, with a DJ playing throughout the night, free giveaways and much more.

Prior to the opening of Boston Comic Con, there will be Cosplay costume parade and contest at Faneuil Hall Marketplace at 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 4.

Tickets for Boston Comic Con are now on-sale at www.bostoncomiccon.com and updates will be posted on the website and on Boston Comic Con’s Facebook page.