Having some Avatar cosplay issues...

[I Can Fly Now]

So my friends and I have decided that for AnimeIowa this August, we were going to do an Avatar cosplay group. After much hemming and hawing and flailing, I finally decided to do Sokka from the latter half of season 3. I chose season 3 because his hair would be easier to work with. Because he, y'know, has more. I was a little bummed though, because while I love him to pieces, his outfit isn't as fun or challenging as some of the others. I consoled myself with the fact that I would at least get to make the boomerang. But as I was looking at screencaps from the latest episodes, I noticed...it's gone! The sword totally takes its place. How did I not notice he hadn't been using it?! Where did it go?!
So, this brings the boring factor of the costume down another notch, and also...I just don't think I can be Sokka without the boomerang. It just feels weird.
So I'm kind of looking for opinions. Would it seem dumb to do the boomerang anyway? Should I forgo it for the sake of accuracy? Would anyone even notice or care?

Another option would be to forego Sokka completely and do Firenation Toph, which was my second choice, and who's outfit is super cute and more fun to construct. I'm actually pretty little, which would suit Toph, (and I have some weird thing with the way my eyes focus that has made people ask if I'm blind--bonus ) and she's my second-favorite character. But it seems everyone cosplays as her, so I wanted to try something different.

I know, I'm being neurotic. (My friends have already said so >.<.) But I want to do a good job.
Any opinions or thoughts would be much appreciated!

[bagpipe turtle]

I'd do Fire Nation Toph if I were you.

But if you were to do Sokka, I don't think anyone would really make a big deal if you brought the boomerang. If you feel that it is such an essential part of his character, you should bring it.

[nymphadora]

I say FN Toph too. I love her outfit.

And I think Sokka still has his boomerang - he used it against CM in WAT. So the boomerang is fine. ^_^

[I Can Fly Now]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I've decided to make a compromise with myself. Since one of my friends has said she doesn't want to cosplay as Katara if she doesn't have a brother, and because he's awesome (and because my other friend may throw me out a window if I change my mind again), I'm sticking with Sokka (You're right, nymphadora! He DOES still use the boomerang occasionally! Thanks, I'd totally forgotten). But Toph is still on the backburner as a future project. I'm sure I'll find an occasion to wear her one day. Her costume is just too much fun not to do.