Group Cosplay
Ahh...cosplay. A word that is two squished-together words. That
insane hobby embraced by fandom geeks around the world. Whether you go to a Star Trek
convention, a comic convention, a Lord of the Rings convention, even a Harry Potter
convention; people will be in costumes. Costumes can be simple and inexpensive to
complicated and bank-breaking. But if it's your thing, it can be great fun. :)
Our first solo cosplays were worn to Anime Expo 2000, and our
first general group cosplay was worn AX02. With Anime Expo 2004 looming, our fifth major
convention is coming up fast. Cue mad costume making!
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Ojamajo Doremi (Anime Expo 2002)
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Snow Fairy Sugar (Animagic 2003)
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Members Cosplaying:
E.Morgan [Anrui] as Doremi (Pink)
L.Gibbons [Kurara] as Onpu (Purple)
C.Wotherspoon [Kawaii Bunny] as Hazuki (Orange)
K.Thorne [Wubear] as Aiko (Blue)
Picture Credits: L.Lum
(Taken at AX02)
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Members Cosplaying:
L.Gibbons [Kurara] as Sugar (White/Blue)
E.Morgan [Anrui] as Pepper (Green)
K.Thorne [Wubear] as Salt (Orange)
Picture Credits: L.Lum
(Taken at AM03)
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This was the year to end all years.
Not only did each costume cost about $200 with acsessories, we stalled basically until
only a month before to get the major parts done. We were sewing in the hotel room at 3am
on the first day of the convention. Gah. They turned out great though, and everyone seemed
to enjoy them. Shockingly, they were actually pretty comfy. ^_^
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In contrast to the insanity that
was the Doremi year, the Sugar cosplay was laid back and relatively simple. All costumes
were relatively cheap, and were completed relatively quickly. Animagic is a small relaxing
convention, and with exception of the wings, which bonked into things, they were generally
easy to wear.
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Current Status: Costumes are to be
cleaned and hats overhauled for new photos, possibly another convention visit.
Special Thanks to: Wubear, who sewed about 75% of these
costumes together by herself.
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Current Status: Pepper costume's
trim is to be overhauled, with bigger sleeves. As for Sugar and Salt, status unknown.
Special Thanks to: Sinew and a really big needle. No wings
otherwise.
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Juuni Kokki (Anime Expo 2004)
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Meitantei Loki Ragnarok (Anime Expo 2004)
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Members Cosplaying:
E.Morgan [Anrui] as Taiki (Black)
K.Thorne [Wubear] as Enki (Blue)
Picture Credits: M.Morgan (Progress Photo)
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Members Cosplaying:
L.Gibbons [Kurara] as "True" Loki (Red)
E.Morgan [Anrui] as "Kid" Loki (Black w/staff)
Picture Credits: Reference Picture
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As AX04 isn't until July 2nd, the
photo is a "progress" pict. As Anrui is on a massive Juuni Kokki kick right now,
she decided to cosplay it...and dragged Wubear in as well. Costumes cost around $30-40 a
piece, with Taiki's overrobe fabric being the most expensive part. Utilized previously
owned fabric extensively (White everything, black pants, blue sash) Very comfy, but
Taiki's layers make Anrui very toasty. AX is in Anaheim. In July. This is gonna be
interesting. Am considering adding "The Freshly Boiled Cosplayers" as a group
subtitle.
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As AX04 isn't until July 2nd, and
the costumes aren't done, the photo is a collage of the reference pictures. As Anrui and
Kurara were looking for something cheap to cosplay, Anrui decided on Loki due to massive
amounts of pre-owned black fabric. Then Kurara had plenty of red fabric. Insta-cosplay!
Kid Loki costume cost $0, staff estimated $20-30. True Loki cost unknown, but no staff is
really needed. Turning out very nice, but Loki's black fetish makes Anrui veryvery toasty.
Am still considering adding "The Freshly Boiled Cosplayers" as a group subtitle.
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Current Status: Complete with
exception of Enki's wig, Taiki's shoes, and a haircut for Anrui.
Special Thanks to: Having a perfect spare pair of pants for
Taiki sitting around. Sewing random things and throwing them in the closet has its
advantages.
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Current Status: Still under
construction, but going well. Staff will be fun. ^^;
Special Thanks to: Probably Anrui's Dad, because he'll be
helping her figure out the staff.
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