International & local cosplay guests

Cosplay Tony Stark

If you squint, you can maybe just see that this isn’t the real Robert Downey Jr., but instead a very very convincing look-alike. Meet Cosplay Tony Stark at FACTS and follow him on TikTok and Instagram!

Taryn Cosplay

This wholesome Italian artist and cosplay professional has worked for companies like miHoYo, Crunchyroll, and Bandai Namco, and titles like Genshin Impact, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher, Castlevania, and many others. And now he’s here at FACTS to spread his know-how, but also his positivity.

Trine

This Danish cosplayer, propmaker and artist can seamlessly transform into a wide variety of characters, from Elden Ring and Bloodborne to The Legend of Zelda and The Witcher. She was ECG Season 10’s representative for Denmark, so you know she’s a cosplay force to be reckoned with. 

April 2023 Cosplay shows

SATURDAY: REGULAR COSPLAY CONTEST

Who will be the winner of FACTS traditional contest? Combine your costume skills with your theatrical skills and go for gold!

SATURDAY: EUROPEAN COSPLAY GATHERING (ECG)

The winner of this ECG preliminary round will represent Belgium in the ECG finals in Paris. Think you have what it takes? Then register for this contest right now!

SUNDAY: COSTUME COMPETITION

A new format, where the focus lies on impressive costumes and the people who made them. Just go on that stage and No showmanship, all craftsmanship.

COSPLAY PARADES

Board the mini-catwalk and show your cosplay! This casual cosplay showcase is perfect for photo opportunities. There are no prizes to be won, so just get on there, strike a pose and have some fun!
Want to join? All you need to do is show up at the right time in front of the Cosplay Hall, at the catwalk.

Cosplay fanclubs

THE FAN VILLAGE,
WHERE FICTION COMES TO LIFE!

In the FACTS Fan Village, loads of different fan clubs get together to share their passions with you, often in the form of cosplay and awesome picture moments in nostalgic sets and with amazingly detailed props.

Mandalorians, Jedi, Sith, DC Comics characters, Disney princesses, Star Trek, Harry Potter students, you can see it all here.

Cosplay tips

Header Cosplay Tutorials By the FACTS Cosplay Community Part 1

Easy Cosplay DIY: Tutorials for Painting and constructing cosplay props

Looking to improve your cosplay skills? Then check out these tutorials of respected and experienced Belgian cosplayers! From realistic paint jobs and the illusion of metal to making huge light cosplay props, you can find invaluable cosplay tips and tricks here. MistVein Cosplay: big props & little tricks In the following clips, the experienced Belgian

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Cosplay is not consent

A comic con can be exciting and overwhelming if you’ve never been to one before, or don’t visit frequently. The costumes, the atmosphere, the activities,… It’s a godsend for a fan of movies, series, games & comics and it’s ideal for an unforgettable day with a camera.

However, it is important to not to go overboard. Every person in cosplay is exactly just that: a person with their own feelings, wishes and boundaries, who just happens to wear a costume.

So it is very important to lay down some ground rules for interactions with cosplayers and other FACTS fans in the form of the #CosplayIsNotConsent concept, so that everyone can have a great, care-free time together. We’ve broken it down into an easy to remember set of guidelines.

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