Final Fantasy cosplay contest

Who here would like to win a trip of a lifetime? We've got a fantastic opportunity for one lucky individual to win a trip to Japan including a tour of the Square Enix Headquarters in Tokyo - where all the magic happens!

We think cosplay is the perfect way to celebrate Final Fantasy XIV's new beginning and regardless of who wins I think it's a great way for gamers like you to share your passion with like-minded gamers. 

So what do you have to do to enter? It's simple - well almost... You need to put your crafting skills to the ultimate test and make a Final Fantasy XIV themed cosplay outfit. It's up to you on what that could be, whether you want to showcase the attire of your own character or - heck - it could be your favourite enemy!

Whatever you chose to do you'll need three photos of someone modelling your costume (front, side and back shots), create a brief description about your creation, and then submit it to http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/cosplay. But here comes the important part; make sure you're happy with your submission because you won't be able to edit it later! 

You've got until March 31, 2013 so it's probably best you jump to it! Good luck.

For more details head to http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/cosplay where you'll find the terms and conditions. This contest is open to residents of France, Germany, Spain or the United Kingdom.

Comments

I think they have changed the date for the deadline..... It's now June from what I read. Is that correct?
Hey Ben! I want to enter the competition, but I won't be the person cosplaying, instead, I am making the cosplay costume for a model to wear (another contributor) which was how I read it in the rules, however, I am a little curious as to why is there only 1x prize ticket to Japan for the prize winner and why shouldn't there be 2x prize tickets, because it will be one for the person that made/created the costume and one for the person wearing the costume, no? It will be a little unfair in that case won't it? Either way, I can't wait to submit entry of my final outfit!
Just one question about United Stated entries, if they are allowed. I don't understand the below statement that was listed in the rules. Is there a separate contest for other countries?

"IMPORTANT: the Competition is also being run by our affiliates Square Enix Inc (for Square Enix Members based in the United States of America and Canada) and Square Enix Co., Limited (for other Square Enix Members territories). There will be only one "Official Final Fantasy XIV Cosplay Model" for the Final Fantasy XIV promotional campaign."
I sent yo your and SE EU twitter
That white mage clothe is so cute!! I want to make that one! >w< Is a Shame I canot enter. Ben, I have some SE cosplays done already hoe can I share them?
There's a few ways. You can send us links here in the blog, to secommunity@square-enix.com and twitter: @square_enix_eu. Or to my personal twitter (@benbateman).

I sometimes feature cosplay in the Community Spotlight but I'm also looking at building a platform where we showcase all our fans.
Might I ask why only those 4 countries are permitted to join?
Because the laws of other countries do not permit us to run this type of competition, sorry.
Awww, Australian residents can't enter.... phooey. :(

Ah well, I'll go ahead and make a FFXIV costume anyway - I just won't be able to enter it (I'lll love to do WHM AF - I just love the look of it it in FFXIV, it's so much better than the FFXI version appearence wise ;)).
Send us links to the photos anyway. We'd love to see them and we can share them on twitter :)