What is the ECG? -> The ECG is a big European cosplay competition, including 10 countries (11 in 2013) . You can participate in 2 categories: solo and group (2-3 ppl). It takes place at the largest convention in Europe: Japan Expo in Paris. Japan Expo also has the biggest and most elaborate cosplay stage of Europe.
How is it rated? -> It's 50% costume and 50% performance that will be rated for the ECG. That means, the "cos" is as important as the "play" for the ECG. The organizers of ECG think, that it is not only important to have a big costume. it's also important to present yourself and entertain the audience with your costume and skit!
you can read more about the competition on their website www.european-cosplay-gathering.com ^-^
If you have questions about the armors, please see my journal! I describe there everything armor related --> [link]
This is the first time I see a cosplay of the figure by Gift.
You can see I have it and I think the style is better than the original Saber.
Well, congratulations :3