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I'm planning on cosplaying as Mr. Freeze this year and my costume design includes dry ice.
I've not seen anything in the policies mentioning dry ice, but I have several friends in IT and were uncertain whether having active dry ice would be against the rules or not.
The only thing I can think of is with the no smoking policy, but its not like there's any toxins included in this smoke.
Thus I'm asking...can I use dry ice?
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Posted 14 May 2013 - 11:05 PM
I'm not in charge or anything so take what i say with a grain of salt but. I'd say (no) for the con itself. walking around with packets of dry ice on you? its a lawsuit waiting to happen if it was it break off and fall on the ground, how you going to pick it up with so many people walking around? or risking damage to property. Honestly i'd make it able to use it but only outside, or near your car or a storage device for it so you are not to far away if something bad happened.
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Posted 15 May 2013 - 12:05 AM
It isn't against the rules per say, but it IS a general bad idea. Since dry ice is CO2 and if contained in a sealed container/bottle can become an explosive device... it's just not a good idea. Awesome concept though!
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Posted 15 May 2013 - 06:14 AM
Stepping in to give an official ruling here: while it's not explicitly against the rules, this falls into the "please don't make us make a rule against it" category. Dry ice, when handled improperly, can be a dangerous substance, and the convention is too crowded for me to believe you would be able to handle it properly (even though I am sure you would have the best of intentions and take precautions). So, as cool as this idea is (ha!), I'm going to have to say that dry ice is nixed.
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Posted 17 May 2013 - 09:47 AM
For records sake, I took in full consideration as to exactly what dry ice and its dangers. I have a specially designed pouch, gloves, and other items prepared for if anything should happen.
The dry ice was to sit in a jet pack-type device that was not airtight. The gas would have the possibility to escape through the top and through the medical tubing attached.
However, I do understand the concerns. Walking around artist alley, the vendors, going into panels, and many other things...there's bound to be a fair number of people that would be unenthusiastic about me walking around with vapor all over me.
Thus I shan't use it.
Next Halloween, however, watch out!
The dry ice was to sit in a jet pack-type device that was not airtight. The gas would have the possibility to escape through the top and through the medical tubing attached.
However, I do understand the concerns. Walking around artist alley, the vendors, going into panels, and many other things...there's bound to be a fair number of people that would be unenthusiastic about me walking around with vapor all over me.
Thus I shan't use it.
Next Halloween, however, watch out!
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