# Third Snapmaker Model Contest: Cosplay & Costume Design — Win a U1 + LA Comic‑Con Passes

**URL:** <https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-snapmaker-model-contest-cosplay-costume-design-win-a-u1-la-comic-con-passes/43258>\
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**Created:** [September 4, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-snapmaker-model-contest-cosplay-costume-design-win-a-u1-la-comic-con-passes/43258 "2026-09-04T12:19:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-snapmaker-model-contest-cosplay-costume-design-win-a-u1-la-comic-con-passes/43258/1 "2026-09-04T12:19:09Z")

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Hey everyone​👋

Our **third official model design contest — Cosplay & Costume Model Design Contest** is live now!

Design original cosplay / costume props printable on Snapmaker U1, you could win a Snapmaker U1 printer, LA Comic‑Con VIP passes, Snapmaker gift cards, plus your work will be physically displayed at the Snapmaker booth during LA Comic‑Con.

### Entry Categories

- Head Gear (Masks & Helmets)
- Melee Weapons (Swords & Staffs)
- Blasters
- Armor & Shields
- Accessories (Items & Satchels)

### Quick Rules

- Models **must be fully printable on Snapmaker U1**. A `.3mf` file is required for submission.
- Submit your original designs, or remix the free templates provided by Extreme Costumes (cosplay world‑record studio). Multiple submissions are allowed.
- Take advantage of U1 multi‑color printing; you can also combine rigid & flexible materials for your props.

### Timeline

- Submission Window: **Aug 26 — Oct 08, 2026**
- Review Period: Oct 08 — Oct 13, 2026
- Winners Announcement: Oct 14, 2026

### Prizes

🏆 **Grand Prize (1 winner)** Snapmaker U1 + 2 × LA Comic‑Con passes. Your prop will be exhibited at our LA Comic‑Con booth.

🎁 **Selected Prize (10 winners)** $200 Snapmaker gift card. Your work will also be shown on‑site at our booth.

New to cosplay prop design? We’ve prepared **5 free starter templates** from Extreme Costumes, you can remix them for contest entries.

👉 Full contest page & submit your work:

> **[Snapmaker Models - Free 3D Printing Models](https://models.snapmaker.com/en/contest/3?name=cosplay-costume-model-design-contest)**
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> Snapmaker Models - Discover, share and download quality 3D printing models. Free STL/3MF model files covering home, toys, tools, DIY and more. A one-stop 3D printing model community for makers and designers.

We’re excited to see all your creative hero‑worthy costume builds! Feel free to drop your ideas or questions in comments.

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**Author:** ![chaoyagami](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chaoyagami](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/chaoyagami)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-snapmaker-model-contest-cosplay-costume-design-win-a-u1-la-comic-con-passes/43258/2 "2026-09-05T03:27:39Z")

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When will the public model library go live?

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**Author:** ![Zoe\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/8491ac/32.png) [@Zoe\_M](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Zoe_M)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/third-snapmaker-model-contest-cosplay-costume-design-win-a-u1-la-comic-con-passes/43258/3 "2026-09-07T06:12:13Z")

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Hi, It might still need a while. But you can request the beta access to the model platform here:

 ![fcfd6024-a5dc-49c3-9036-381acca0b00a](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/b/9/b9f4f58dbc3941c7ecee898c25b0e4872843fef4.jpeg)

> **[Snapmaker Models - Free 3D Printing Models](https://models.snapmaker.com/en/contest)**
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> Snapmaker Models - Discover, share and download quality 3D printing models. Free STL/3MF model files covering home, toys, tools, DIY and more. A one-stop 3D printing model community for makers and designers.