Illustris Armoury: Cosplay Prop Rental Services

Back for round 2? We are excited to announce that Illustris Armoury, Australia’s first-ever cosplay prop rental stall, will be returning in 2026!

Not one to risk your cosplay props with airport baggage handlers? Didn’t get your prop quire finished in time? Or do you just not know what to do with your hands? Illustris Armoury is here to help empower your cosplay – rent a range of generic props, as well as some fun character-specific props as well! All props on offer are lovingly 3D modelled, printed and painted by the team at Illustris Models & 3D Printing.

Find Illustris Armoury with the photowall in the Cosplay Area! Props can be rented for a gold coin donation, which will be used to maintain and grow Illustris Armoury’s prop range for future years! We’re also excited to announce our collaboration with Yue Studio – whether you’re snapping shots at the regular photowall or are booked in with Yue, we’re here to help!

How does this work?

STEP 1

Find the Illustris Armoury booth in the Cosplay Area! Whether you’re getting photos at the photowall or have a booking with Yue Studio, visit us first.

STEP 2

Let our friendly staff know which prop you’re interested in! For a gold coin donation, you’ll be given a coloured tag stating what prop you’re renting.

STEP 3

Join the line for the photowall/ Yue Studio!

STEP 4

When you reach the set/ photowall, one of our runners will hand you the prop. Now go and take some photos!

Step 5

Our runner will collect the prop and coloured tag from you and return them to their place for the next cosplayer!

Can I take a prop around the convention?

Illustris Armoury’s prop rental is exclusively for Cosplay Photowalls/ Yue Studio sets within the Cosplay Area. They cannot be taken beyond the bounds of Illustris Armoury’s booth.

What happens if I borrow a prop and it gets damaged?

The Illustris Armoury team have designed a process to keep props as safe as possible! Prop renters are not given the prop until they are with the photographer on the wall – while in line, they are given a coloured slip to represent their chosen prop, not the prop itself. However, should a prop get damaged due to negligence while posing with the photographer, we do charge a $50 breakage fee.

I want to borrow a specific prop that you do not have on offer. What can I do?

Our team can only make and transport so many props to a convention. We endeavour to have a range of props to suit as many characters and media types as possible! If we do not have your character’s specific prop, we recommend opting for a prop from our Generic Range – these are simple swords, staffs, spears etc. that look great in the hands of any cosplayer! If you’re really passionate about a specific prop, let our team know so we can consider making one for future years.

I really like the prop I rented! Can I pay more money and purchase it?

We currently do not offer purchases for our Illustris Armoury props, as they exist to empower the community at large, not just single cosplayers! If you’re interested in a special prop of your own, visit our table in Artist Alley or head to our website and fill out a commission form!