Oz Comic-Con rounds out 2016 with its weirdest and greatest cosplay yet

A touch more than pipe-cleaners and glitter.
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Elise Cooper
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Touring a country as big as Australia is no mean feat, but such is the dedication of Oz Comic-Con.

The pop culture event hosts shows in most major Australian cities throughout the year so fans from all over don't have to travel too far to geek out with their peers.

Over the weekend of Sept. 10 and 11, it was Sydney's turn, and cosplayers and enthusiasts came from far and wide to strut their stuff and celebrate all things "geek chic." Come Sept. 18, Oz Comic-Con's national tour will be done and Australians will pop their foam swords, silken robes and autograph books back on the shelf for another year.


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Until then, take a peep at the gallery below for a taste of the imagination, creativity and dedication of those who fronted up in Sydney -- and maybe take home a little inspiration for 2017 while you're at it.

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