Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Video: Katie Ash as Gaige


"It's PAX Prime 2013! In this Cosplay Confidential we follow Katie Ash as she prepares her Gaige (Borderlands 2) cosplay for PAX, and tells us the impact cosplay has had on her life."

Video: Hidden Blade




"Every other Monday, master swordsmith Tony Swatton forges your favorite weapons from video games, movies, and television. This week, he tackles the hidden blade from Assassin's Creed in time for the new release of Assassin's Creed 4."

Props: Hocus Pocus Spell Book


Holly Conrad of Crabcat Industries (as well as from Syfy’s Heroes of Cosplay) created a replica of Winifred Sanderson’s book from Hocus Pocus for a friend’s wedding. And I want it so bad. She sculpted, cast, and painted it while Hilary Grimes bound it into an actual book.


Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Fan Film: BOOKER, CATCH!



Chris Hardwick (The Talking Dead) and Chloe Dykstra star in this funny Bioshock Infinite fan-made short called "Booker, Catch!" He was wearing this outfit during a few panels at Comic-Con this year. I've also seen him wearing it in a couple of other videos, so I'm wondering if he was just really busy shooting this stuff while he was in San Diego.
"Making his way through the floating city of Columbia, Booker DeWitt is a man on a mission! Luckily his ever helpful companion, Elizabeth, is always around to keep him stocked up on supplies, even if she might get a little overzealous with her throwing. Booker, Catch!"

Fan Film: Call of Duty: Final Hour



This short was directed by Jared Pelletier. It's set in World War II, and it packs an emotional punch. The story centers on a group of soldiers in a firefight on the battlefield, and things get intense for them.

Video: Cosplay of NYCC 2013




Video: Lord of the Rings In Real Life



As a part of Improv Everywhere‘s silly Movies In Real Life series, the New York City based improv art group brought Lord of the Rings to Central Park’s iconic Bow Bridge. Well, just Gandolf saying his famous line, “You shall not pass,” but New Yorkers seemed to enjoy the gag none the less.
"For our latest mission we recreated the famous "You shall not pass!" scene from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, placing Gandalf the Grey on Central Park's iconic Bow Bridge. Rather than facing off against a Balrog as he did on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, this time Gandalf faced an even more daunting foe, Central Park tourists. The tourists proved to be too powerful for Gandalf, as nearly every one was able to successfully pass."

Kids: Cardboard Knights

  

Cardboard Knights
"Images from our Cardboard Wars event with Locws International, alongside our new piece for Art in the City.  Folder of images from the event here."

Monday, October 14, 2013

Kids: Wonder Woman


Photographed by of  Nerd Approved at Gen Con 2013


Friday, October 11, 2013

Video: POKEMON – The Musical




Video: Comic Con 2013




Fresh Take: Zombie Stormtrooper


Photographed by LordDrako at Zombiewalk Leipzig 2013

Ada Wong


Ada Wong (from Resident Evil 6) by CosmicNya


Levi


Levi (from Attack on Titan) by Sansin


Spider-Man


Spider-Man (from Spider-Man 2099)
Photographed by Jessica Morris in Sydney Harbour 

Based upon the Spider-Man of the 2099 universe, these absolutely awesome photos were taken by DuckyJessica with her boyfriend posing as Miguel O’Hara. Taken at various locations around the city of Sydney, the photos really bring out the amazing details in the Spider-Man costume and it’s incredible work. If you would like to see more of her photography then head over to her Flickr page where there are more Spider-Man 2099 photos but also more photos of various cosplayers at conventions.

Asuka


Asuka (from Neon Genesis Evangelion) by EvieEvangelion
Photographed by Oldmacman
"Since they are airing Evangelion 3.33 at New York Comic Con i thought it would be a good time to upload my Danaged Asuka Plugsuit body paint. I really like this ripped up plugsuit and this was a really fun body paint to do. It's so nice to get to do Asuka sets, it's so nice and easy to get in character for her. "

Black Cat


Black Cat (from The Amazing Spider-Man) by Shermie
Photographed by Pudimzera

Aela The Huntress


Aela The Huntress (from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) by April Gloria
Photographed in the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.


Props: Steampunk Icarus Wings


Available for purchase from Etsy. £1,026.89
Photographed by WinterWolfStudios


Group: Labyrinth


Photographed by Deconstructress
Source: Imgur via Reddit

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Video: Dragon Con 2013




Video: AWA 2013




Hildegard von Krone


Hildegard von Krone (from Soul Calibur 4) by Blatterbury Street
Photographed by Max Pellegrini

Raven


Raven (from Teen Titans) by Anoriel
Photographed by ChikaraSan in Kassel, Germany
"Completely self-made and man, was I under time pressure! The leotard is made of faux stretchy leather in a slight off-white tone, as are the shoes. Wig is self-styled and the gems are self-made too. But there is still a lot I want to redo and make better for a reshooting very soon, I hope, maybe even with my pretty Starfire. (the form of her hood for example. I didn't have enough fabric left …) I also really love her appearance in season 4 episode 13, "The end part 3". Ah but I'm generally in love with all the Raven-centered episodes and I plan on making more Raven costumes. I felt very comfortable wearing this costume and I'm very happy I got to portray her, even if it was just a test run. So yeah, I'm really looking forward to re-wear it and re-shoot it with epic smoke or something."

Black Canary




Domino


Domino by BadLuck_Kitty
Photographed by Ecks Photography

Ms Marvel


Ms Marvel by Callie Cosplay
Photographed by David Love


Black Widow


Black Widow (from The Avengers) by Sarah Lee
Photographed by Arval Photography

Kids: Captain Marvel


Captain Marvel by Stella Grace


Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Video: Cardboard RoboCop




Ultimate Iron Man and War Machine




Rule 63: Edward Kenway


Rule 63: Edward Kenway (from Assassin’s Creed 4) by Jessica Nigri
Photographed by Anna Fischer

Nazgul

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Nazgul (from The Lord of the Rings) by Piper (TheSpookLock)

Great.  Now I want a frickin horse. Thanks for that.
"So my plan for halloween is to dress up as a Nazgul with my black horse and go trick or treating but instead of saying “trick or treat” i’ll either scream or hiss “Bagginssssssssss, Shhhhhhhire” and then ransack their villages in my search for the One Ring."

Kirin Armor


Kirin Armor (from Monster Hunter) by Francesca (KICKAcosplay)
 Photographed by Marco Mallegni

Monster Hunter


Rathalos Armor (from Monster Hunter) by KICKAcosplay
Photographed by Sandman-AC and Stenfire


Tank Girl


Tank Girl by KayLynn-Syrin
 Photographed  by Joshua Botello at Anime Odyssey

This is the single best portrayal of Tank Girl I've ever seen.  KayLynn-Syrin has the attitude, stance, and expression down cold.

Wonder Woman


Red Son Wonder Woman (from Injustice) by Nemu013
Photographed by Haji-san

Kids: Amidala


Princess Amidala (from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace) by Daisy Draycott
Photographed by Denise Bradley at NORCON IV

Monday, October 7, 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

Video: Marvel Comics 2013




Elwing


Elwing (from Shining Tears x Wind) by Sonic
Photographed by Pugoffka-sama

Caitlyn

Caitlyn - League of Legends
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Caitlyn (from League of Legends) by Ishida
Photographed by Давыдов Михаил

I-No


I-No (from Guilty Gear) by Sweet-Little-World


Fran


Fran (from Final Fantasy XII) by Angel Martin (LittleBlondeGoth)
Photographed by Si Spencer
"Cosplay of Fran from Final Fantasy XII. Proud to say I won the inaugural Masquerade at the Eurogamer Expo with this costume - their first, and mine too! Probably my favourite costume to wear, though I did invent several new swear words whilst making it. Her armour and helm are made from craft foam, coated with black spray paint and ebony Rub 'n' Buff. The corset is more foam armour, 4-in-1 chainmail, and a miracle of structural engineering."

Tifa Lockhart


Tifa Lockhart (from Final Fantasy VII) by Angel Martin ( LittleBlondeGoth)
Photographed by Si Spencer

  

Black Cat


Black Cat (from The Amazing Spider-Man) by K-A-N-A
Photographed by Glasshousemurderer of Jackdaw Photography

Jade


Jade (from Mortal Kombat) by Lucky Grim Cosplay

Kids: Batgirl


Batgirl
Source: Ebay via Dean Trippe


Thursday, October 3, 2013

Fan Film: The Gravity Gun


"The Gravity Gun" by Written and directed by Sam and Niko from CorridorDigital

This is one seriously badass fan film.  It reveals the origin of the gravity gun.

Video: AWA 2013




Angel of Death

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Photographed by Danarki

Based on the illustration "Blademistress Lyss" by Jonboy007007

Serah Farron

Serah - Final Fantasy XIII-2
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Serah Farron (from Final Fantasy XIII-2) by Kathou72
Photographed by Queen Azshara

Nyu


Nyu / Lucy (from Elfen Lied) by Okasynka Hauru

Juri Han


Juri Han (from Super Street Fighter IV) by Kasane

Inori Yuzuriha


Inori Yuzuriha (from Guilty Crown) by Aza
Photographed by Shiro Ang Photography at the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention

Faith Connors


Faith Connors (from Mirror’s Edge) by Anoriel
Photographed by RabbitsHole Photography

Ms. Marvel



Kids: The Riddler


The Riddler (from Batman Forever)
Photographed by Bazooked1

Someone needs to introduce this poor kid to Batman: The Animated Series.
That version of The Riddler had a bit of dignity.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Fan Film: Wonder Woman



Rainfall Films has put out a short film featuring Wonder Woman kicking ass the way we know she can, and must.  I seriously hope DC is paying attention, because this is the Wonder Woman movie we’ve all been waiting for.  Now just make it an hour and a halfish longer…

Video: Japan Weekend 2013




Enforcer

Enforcer by *spifzaya

Photographed by Martin Wong

Rosette Christopher

Rosette Christopher from Chrono Crusade

Rosette Christopher (from Chrono Crusade) by Riddle
Photographed by Benny Lee
"This is my anime version of the costume trying to mimick exactly what I saw on the screen and character sheets. This costume has a special spot in my heart because I was able to meet the creator (Moriyama-San) in it and he gave me a sketch and told me I was the official Rosette in his mind."

Korra


Korra (from Legend of Korra) by Maja

"These pictures were taken by my fantastic boyfriend on the summer holiday in Croatia :) I was wearing the original Korra dress, what was pretty hot in the middle of the summer, when the sun was shining like it wanted even the sea to boil….. so my only and clever companion suggested to take off the furry leather skirt and the boots :)

If you’re interested, I got sunburn… But since Korra is a girl from the damn Southern Pole and she doesn’t usually show her shoulders when the sun can shine on them… just don’t mind… She might easily get sunburn too, ok?

Even if I’ve got sunburn and cooked in my cosplay and I also have to admit that those rock were some very uncomfortable rocks to stand or waterbend on (seriously, just look at them), I enjoyed that photo-shooting. :)  

The main reason I love these photos because of the strong presence of the earth, you know, the uncomfortable rocks, and the water as elements. :)  I hope you’ll enjoy my photos! (Anyway, I wish you could have seen the faces of the sunbathing grannies when I slowly walked by… in my furry costume….. :’D)"