Cosplay
COSPLAYERS GET THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU COME IN COSTUME:
🎟️ - 50% off general admission tickets
🍿 - Free, unlimited popcorn in our Cosplay Lounge.
📸 - Complimentary professional photo shoot.
COSPLAY SCHEDULE
Panel Schedule
To Be Announced
PHOTOSHOOT Schedule
1 PM-4:00 PM : COMPLIMENTARY PHOTOSHOOT
Wear your favourite costume to GameX on Aug 12 at the International Centre and post a selfie on social media with the hashtag #GameX2023 and #GameX and get access to free popcorn all day long (while supplies last)!
What counts as a costume
Any recognisable character from a game, anime, movie, or real life
A character of your own creation
Any other cool costume that would get you free candy during Halloween
COSPLAY Lounge
The cosplay lounge will be open all day for both cosplayers and non-cosplayers alike. Come to our lounge where you can speak with veteran cosplayers who can help you hone your craft. Whether this is your first costume or your 100th, we welcome you!
Panels
In this virtual panel, learn more about putting on suits of armour in never-seen-before footage put together specifically GameX! Unfortunately, Kingulus and Yanapi are not able to join us this year, but their spirits and energy are with us!
"Do you like crafting? Do you like customization of wearable fun? 'Come and join QuirkyOwl Cosplay for some family friendly paper crafting good times. Here you can take a break and follow along in the building of your own wearable papercraft! Build a mask, crown or ears using supplies and templates provided, to then take over the convention with your glorious new creation! "
Bunny Tush talks about the ups and downs of designing costumes for local theater companies, the reason they transitioned into cosplay and how they started doing commissions. Bunny will also speak briefly on how to find jobs in theater and what to watch out for when you are on set.
Join WendyYukki on how to make cosplay armour from start to finish! This panel will include everything you need to know including how to pattern for worbla, all the different ways to use worbla, how to paint it, how to prime it, and many other neat tips and tricks! This panel is suitable for both beginner and experienced cosplayers.
From giving goosebumps to straight-up cringey, this panel recounts the bad, the ugly, and the 'are you kidding me?!' encountered in the Convention scene!"
In the span of 1.5 hours, create and build an awesome gundam costume, with help from our cosplay guests. At the end we will do a march around the vendor floor! Top 3 costumes will get a prize! Minimum age is 12, with parental permission.
Makeup can be one of the most intimidating parts of getting into cosplay, but it's not so scary when you get used to it! Learn the basics of different types of makeup and the effects they have on your face, along with tips on what to look for and where to shop. While this panel is for everyone, special attention will be given to masculinizing or feminizing cosplays, as the makeup they require can often be the most intimidating type of all.
Sourcing props and costumes for conventions can be costly and challenging! In this panel, creator Dayna The Sloth will share tips on how to make your cosplay POP on a budget and a tight timeline! We have all been there- it's two weeks before the event and you are determined to finish your costume in time. Save your sanity and join Dayna for some cosplay hacks to bring your costume to life just in time.
It's simple--see the image on screen, raise your hand, and guess the video game! The catch? The clues get more absurd as time passes by! Maybe it's a screenshot of a game map, or the splash art of a character's Ultimate Attack, or maybe it's a picture of their elbow--who knows! You have one goal: in a big audience speed round, work together to guess as many video games as you can!
This is an interactive crash-course beginner's guide for everything from how to get started on building your very first cosplay from scratch, resources on local crafters and prop makers for 3D printing, armor fabricating and other specialized areas of costuming, detailing and modifications on a budget, and how to break into professional cosplay modeling and performance art
Learn all you need to know about whats used & how to create a fully 3d printed cosplay! Softwares , tools, supplies, and the building process from start to finish!
Dayna has been making armour builds in the cosplay community for around 8 years in the GTA. She has collected awards for her craftsmanship, and was a competitor in the 2019 Masters of Cosplay event. She loves to host panels and workshops, sharing her tips and tricks for cost effective cosplay. One day she hopes to open her own production studio where cosplay product photography can be shot. It is her goal to provide resources and information that make armour cosplay accessible for everyone. Her 2023 plans include building matching armour costumes for herself and her dog Kirby!
Koizumichan420 has been a Cosplayer for 13 years, and the recent winner of the CosBravo community award. She enjoys anime, RPG video games, and is currently rekindling her MTG flame. Koi has a passion for building cosplay props and armor; she is self taught, but has the blessing of community friends to help guide her path. She is an avid advocate for cosplay body positivity and inclusivity, with zero tolerance for bullying and self doubt.
As a Veteran of the Cosplay Community, Valkyrjia has truly seen it all! With nearly two decades of experience, she’s watched the community grow around her, from baby step to bigger and bolder than ever! From cardboard and broadcloth to Worbla and 3D Printing, you can find her doing everything from planning photoshoots to hosting panels and even offering a helping hand for Cosplay mishaps. Valkyrjia truly believes that Cosplay is for everyone no matter your skillset or creative flair and it’s really all about having fun!
Reed Rabito is a professional cosplayer, prop-maker and whiz kid taking the cosplay world by storm! Only entering the community a few short years ago, Reed has debuted elaborate cosplay builds like his Zarya, Mandalorian, Boba Fett and many more gaining traction and accolades both domestically and internationally. Whether it be with foam, Leds, intricate paint jobs, 3d printed, or just whatever he can find to make his cosplays, he has been told they look like they've come right out of the screen or off set! Making various appearances at conventions, film premieres and charity events, Reed's love for the cosplay world and community has no plan of stopping anytime soon. Reed loves to share his knowledge and talents to help others create, as well as making a more positive community and space for all!
In 2015, WendyYukki began teaching herself to make props and armor and has since then made numerous award-winning cosplays. With worbla as her main material of choice, she has since then mastered the use of it and has found many unique and creative ways to incorporate it in nearly every costume she has made. Her favorite characters to cosplay are strong females, League of Legends characters, and Pokemon gijinka.
Her goal as a cosplayer is to keep learning new skills and improving her craft. She hopes to be able to share her knowledge with other cosplayers who feel the same passion for this hobby.
QuirkyOwl Cosplay first discovered the world of cosplay back in 2011. By scrounging up whatever she could at thrift stores in the small town of Trenton, and ebay (yes this was before mainstream cosplay sites were a thing), she was able to attend her first convention in 2013 as Alice from Pandora Hearts. Now after 10 years of cosplaying, QuirkyOwl Cosplay finds joy in creating and playing with multiple mediums to add personalization and her own flavour to the cosplays. From anime, comics and video games, she strives to bring a smile to all those around her with her striking creations.
Wyvu is a reclusive gremlin who lives in a basement with her cat and loves to dress up as fictional characters. Having wanted to cosplay since the age of 12, she started cosplaying seriously in 2016 and was able to explore her gender identity and sexuality through the hobby. Wyvu loves to truly embody the characters she cosplays, getting fully into character when posing for photos and creating content, and favoring "girlboss" characters like Samus Aran, Makima, and Yor Forger. Wyvu's ultimate goal in life is to be an inspiration to other trans cosplayers and to encourage them to find themselves through the hobby. To that end, she's a very outspoken advocate for trans rights and will fight to the death to make sure her community gets the rights and recognition that they deserve.
Varden first started cosplaying in 2016 when they realized that there is a lot that can be done with scraps and trash. Now 7 years later and still on a budget, Varden has learned how to make the most out of recycled materials. Not being able to afford worbla or a 3D printer, Varden still tries to find creative ways to make their favorite characters come to life. Foam from Micheals and cardboard they steal from their workplace are their favorite medium. Makeup and wigs also play big roles in Varden's ability to transform into their favorite characters. Through their craft, Varden hopes to shows that cosplay can still be fun while being affordable and eco-conscious.
Aki's cosplay journey began in Anime North 2013, where she dressed as Mio from K-ON. From then she continued to attend more conventions and photoshoot meets, getting recognition for her creations like Princess Pearl from Steven Universe, and POP/STARS Evelynn from League of Legends. As a seasoned performer, she enjoys mixing cosplay with performance, dancing in idol and pole dance showcases, and playing fandom music while creating artistic, themed visuals. To Aki, one can shine bright with bringing cosplay to the stage!
Bunny is a professional cosplay model based in Toronto who started cosplaying in 2007. She has modeled for several comic book artists including DC Comics artist Stephen B. Scott and Thadeus Zebroski of Looking Glass Comics. Some of her most noteable cosplays are Sailor Moon, Cammy, Elsa, Samus, Lady Death, Catwoman, She-Ra, Black Canary and Emma Frost. Bunny also has experience as a costume contest judge and cosplay panel host as well
Tosa is a Canadian cosplayer who started back in 2015. As a kid they were always heavily inspired to dress like their favourite characters. Now older, they continue to keep those dreams alive practicing swordsmanship, martial arts, combat sports, and of course, cosplaying. They like to make props, cosplays, and outfits to bring their childhood favourites to life.
Crim is a Canadian cosplayer, who has been building cosplay and props since childhood. As a kid he was always more interested in the building and the production of props and cosplays rather than eating and getting candy during the Halloween season. Now older, using cosplay and props as an outlet to merge his loves of engineering, practicing swordsmanship and appreciation for the creativity of anime, manga and other media. He uses his combined skills to bring his own and friends childhood dreams to life.
@harley_quinn_canada is a Harley Quinn Cosplayer, collector and comic book enthusiast. She is passionate about her business Queen Harleen Cosplay!“ I create affordable props, accessories and fun T-shirts just for cosplayers! My business derives from passion, inclusion and authenticity.” Queen Harleen loves taking pictures with kids and has worked with various charities. Be sure to check out her booth!
Lynn aka Bunny is a cosplyer who has done it all from fabric to armour, wigs and props. Starting in 2011, bunny made the transition from theater and film to the cosplay world when the came across a few fellow creatives. Since then it has been their goal to learn all the can to keep bringing more and more to their work. Other skills including horse back ridding and quarter staff training have elevated their cosplays. Allowing them to embody some of their favorite characters from anime, games and more.
COSPLAY Programming
Cardboard Gundam Contest
In the span of 2 hours, create and build an awesome gundam costume, with help from our cosplay guests. At the end we will do a march around the vendor floor! Top 3 costumes will get a prize! Minimum age is 12, with parental permission.
DIY cosplay repair with CosplayMedicTO
Don’t worry about wardrobe malfunctions because the Cosplay Medic is here! Wandering around the con floor and making pit stops in the Cosplay Lounge periodically, find the cosplay medic if you’re in need of help.
Step and Repeat
No pics, no proof. Snap a quick photo to prove you were at GameX 2023!
Balloon Twisting with Miss Cypriana
This is a free event.From 12-4pm, come to the cosplay lounge to get your very own balloon. Great for children and kids at heart. Follow her on IG @misscypriana
Cosplay Bingo
Snap 25 photos of cosplayers in costume to win a $5 voucher that you can use to buy something from GameX. Prizes are limited and will be first-come, first served. As always, please be respectful to our cosplayers and only take photos with permission. See below for the cosplay bingo card. We encourage all cosplayers to bring costumes that align with the bingo card!
COSPLAY Contact
If you have any additional questions please reach out to @sha.nyan on IG or GAMEX’s official instagram account @GAMEXTO.
COSPLAY GUESTS
To Be Announced
COSPLAY GUIDELINES
GAMEX PROP POLICY
- All props / weapons must be checked in at the registration table and tagged with a zip tie upon entering the convention, or right after you finish a purchase.
- Wood, foam, plastic and other soft materials are permitted. Metals such as steel, real weapons or replicas are NOT permitted, excluding airsoft, provided you do not have any air.
- If the Prop Regulator decides a prop/weapon is too dangerous, you will be asked to return the item to your room or car. Failure to comply may result in being expelled from GAMEX without refund (where applicable) and in some cases, blacklisted.
