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
SATURDAY: EUROPEAN COSPLAY GATHERING (ECG)
SUNDAY: COSTUME COMPETITION
COSPLAY PARADES
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
FACTS’ Cosplay Tutorials: How to create a Horizon: Zero Dawn Bow
Award winning Belgian cosplayer Shien Cosplay shows you how to make Aloy’s bow from the PS4 game Horizon: Zero Dawn. Check her tutorial here!
Corona cosplay Ideas: incorporating face masks in costumes
Looking for inspiration for your FACTS cosplay in corona times? Here are some ideas to use those pesky face masks to your advantage in cosplay.
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
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.
