For the time being, there are no cons. No meetups; no expos. For cosplayers, the hobby they so love is currently being inhibited—but it’s not dead. No, cosplay shall rise again. But, in the meantime, should you find yourself with a lot of time on your hands and want to keep doing your favorite hobby, […]
Cosplaying is a creative and fun activity, so why not try something a little more mischievous than usual? Today, we are going to look at something silly, imaginative, and sure to make an impression: unconventional cosplays. These are three types of categories so off the beaten path, they’re on the other side of the woods. […]
Because cosplay is such a high activity form of artwork, it’s helpful to have some semblance of a goal regarding it. It’s not an accident if someone ends up with a detailed Fortnight costume, after all. And, since it’s almost a new year, it seems only fitting to ask yourself this, dear cosplayer: what do […]
Sure, you could dress up as Santa, a Christmas tree, or an elf, but that’s the easy choice. Not to say they can’t be made creative, but I think there are enough holiday pop culture icons for the intrepid cosplayer to create something with extra holiday cheer. And I have five ideas for what you […]
Are You Ready For Some Cosplay Magic? There are a few franchises great for cosplayers. Marvel and D.C. are the classic choices—as they have a huge catalog of characters—but, with a new series on Netflix soon, and a growing fanbase even now: have you considered Magic: The Gathering? Yep, that nerdy card game you’ve seen […]
Not to get political about cosplay here, but the body proportions of, say, comic book characters, are often not realistic on even a purely anatomical level, and it is not at all, at all you understand, a bad thing to be unable to meet those physical traits. In fact, let’s state the opposite and the […]
While it’s not unheard of for there to be multiple incarnations of characters within a show’s canon, there is one series where not only does it make sense for many to be walking around in the same area—but it’s actively a part of cosplaying as the character. And that is Rick and Morty. Now, obviously […]
Cosplay lets someone express themselves through a character. And, though there’s a lot to be impressed about with handmade costumes, there’s no shame in purchasing things to cosplay. Making a whole outfit is an endeavor. It’s hard work and can be expensive. It does not make someone an undedicated fan if they cannot find the […]