Cosplay
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C2E2 2023: Enjoy the wonders of the show's best cosplay
Check out a gallery of C2E2's best cosplay photos!
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Comic conventions: a comprehensive guide to most all of the upcoming comic cons
There are comic conventions happening weekly around the world - here's a list of many of them, so you can make plans to be there yourself!
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Save the date: The 2024 dates for Chicago's C2E2 comic convention are here
Comics, wrestling, and celebrities will once again collide at Chicago's C2E2 in 2024
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C2E2 2023: What to expect from Popverse this spring in wonderful Chicago
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
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WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)
The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024
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Star Wars: How to cosplay as Boba Fett, from the helmet to the armor
We've compiled a list of must-haves to create a Boba Fett cosplay based on his new Mandalorian look.
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Foam for Cosplay: How to begin Foamsmithing for your next cosplay armor
Having trouble figuring out which foam to use for your next cosplay? Look no further!
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Cosplay Wig guide: Tips and tricks to get the best cosplay wigs if you're a cosplayer or crafter
Whether you are new to wig styling, have a love-hate relationship with wigs, or are a pro wig styler, this article is for you.
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Cosplay wigs: the 10 best wig stores and commissioners to get your next costume hair
If you're looking for a new wig, check out these stores.
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Encanto: How to cosplay as Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, and Camilo from the hit Disney movie
Disney's newest movie Encanto has some stunning character designs and we have some tips to cosplaying them!
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Contacts for cosplay: the 5 best online stores to buy contact lens for Halloween (or anytime!)
If you're looking for contact lenses for your next cosplay, here are the 5 best online stores to choose from.
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Shadow and Bone: How to make your own Kefta uniform and join the Grishaverse
Create your own Grishaverse cosplay using this Kefta tutorial!
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Spider-Man: The best places to buy your Spider Man costume so you can suit up for your next cosplay!
Whether you're Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, or just someone wanting to dress as them, we have a guide to the best Spider Man costumes
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10 best online Cosplay stores for your next big event
If you're looking to buy your own cosplay costumes, here's some sites to choose from.
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Premium Access Livestream the Cosplay Central Crown Championship from C2E2 '23
Cosplay Central's Crown Championships are at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2023, and you can livestream them here.
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Premium Access Livestream the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase panel from C2E2 '23
The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at C2E2 2023, and you can livestream it here.
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How to watch panels from C2E2 2023 (and other ReedPop shows) from anywhere
Stream the big panels from New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, C2E2, MCM Comic Con, and more
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Emerald City Comic Con: All the greatest coverage from Popverse at the first big convention of 2023!
Springtime in Seattle, and Popverse is back on the convention circuit with the 20th annual Emerald City Comic Con
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Premium Access Watch the Amalee Spotlight panel from ECCC '23
YouTube star Amalee takes the Pine Stage at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
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Krakens, cakes, and crews: Unique Our Flag Means Death cosplays from Emerald City Comic Con
The most deep cut costumes at the Our Flag Means Death panel
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Updated! ECCC 2023: The best of the best cosplay from Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con
Check out our gallery of the coolest cosplay from ECCC
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Celebrate the winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Emerald City Comic Con 2023!
They came, they saw, they triumphed (and you can see why)
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The 2024 Emerald City Comic Con dates have been revealed - Seattle, get ready!
The ECCC 2024 dates have been revealed, and its taking advantage of 2024 being a leap year
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Get prepped for 2023 comic convention season with Enter the Popverse!
Popverse talks all things ECCC 2023, as well as how to prep for the con - or any con!
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Meet SayoChuu, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Wintercon, Latvia, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet LilithAdaryn, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from MondoCon, Hungary, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Blink, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Magnificon, Poland, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Livestream! Livestream the Cosplay Central Showcase panel from ECCC '23
The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can livestream it here.
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Popverse celebrates Black creators and characters for Black History Month
Looking for some awesome articles to read? Check out these great Popverse articles this Black History Month and beyond.
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Discover the best cosplay from MagicCon: Philadelphia 2023
MagicCon: Philadelphia was full of fun, marvelous cosplay that you have to see
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Meet AltF4cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from PAX Aus is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Quee the Cosfailer, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Austria's Vienna Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Ludus Cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Comic Con Africa is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023
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Meet Matthew Barry, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Birmingham's MCM Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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Meet Alisyuon, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists
The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Madrid's Japan Weekend is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all
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When is Disney's D23 Expo? Looking into the future of Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm's landmark event
After 140k people attended 2022's D23 Expo by Disney, the next question is simple: when can we do it again?
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Looking ahead at 2023 with Popverse
Popverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at Popverse
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The Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finals
Take a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main Stage
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L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines
A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con
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All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022
Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend
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The empowering potential of cosplay: Yaya Han shares her story, and how she helps others
One of the world's biggest cosplay stars, Yaya Han, opens up about her path and giving back
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Check out the best cosplay at MCM London 2022 so far!
We've collected photos of the best cosplay at MCM London this year
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Premium Access Costumers Unite! The 501st UK Garrison comes to Comic Con, stream the panel here!
The 501st UK Garrison is a non-profit costuming organization whose goal is to put realism into costuming and good into the world.
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Premium Access Watch the finals of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships live from MCM Comic Con!
The finals of the 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships take place Saturday at MCM Comic Con - and you can watch it live!
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Premium Access Watch MCM's Yaya Han - Beyond Social Media: Long Term Success in Cosplay panel live
Cosplay mainstay Yaya Han heads to London to talk about what it takes to make it in cosplay in today’s ever-shifting digital landscape.
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London MCM Comic Con's summer 2023 dates confirmed - and it's a bank holiday weekend!
UKers, there's a comic con returning this summer
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Highlight Video Re-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse
See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022
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The lessons learned from, and the questions never asked at, New York Comic Con 2022's Q & A panel
Sunday afternoon brought convention organizers face to face with fans, with one shared mission: making NYCC better
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Know before you go A cosplayer's guide to MCM Comic Con
Wanting to cosplay at MCM London? Here’s our helpful guide
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Discover the best cosplay from New York Comic Con 2022!
Once again, NYCC is home to some of the wildest, wackiest, and most fun cosplay on the convention circuit
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Premium Access Stream the Cosplay Central Crown Championships here!
EuroCosplay Championships and the Crown Championships of Cosplay present the ultimate Cosplay Competition - see it begin at the Javits Center’s Main Stage.
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Cosplay and conventions: how being a fan helped me rediscover myself
On the power of cosplay and having something for yourself
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All the best cosplay from Disney's D23 Expo 2022
Whether it's the Magic Kingdom, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or Star Wars' Galaxy Far, Far Away, the best cosplay from every world can be found here
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Premium Access Watch a showcase of the best cosplay from Emerald City Comic Con 2022
Full recording of Seattle's ECCC Cosplay Central Showcase
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Celebrate the winners of ECCC 2022's Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay!
The winners and photos of the amazing costumes from the Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay tournament at Emerald City Comic Con 2022
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All the best cosplay from Emerald City Comic Con 2022!
All of Emerald City Comic Con's very best cosplay
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British convention ICE canceled just weeks ahead of its 2022 event
The Birmingham show was permanently shuttered due to economic concerns, says founder
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This cosplayer crochets her cosplays!
Jae showed off her new Poison Ivy costume at Emerald City Comic Con
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Premium Access Watch the full ECCC Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!
The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to ECCC
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Problem with your cosplay? Don't despair—head over to Cosplay Repair!
The Cosplay Repair room is a lifesaver for cosplayers who have run into mishaps
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Save the date: The Chicago comic convention C2E2 has revealed its 2023 dates
The Chicago staple C2e2 returns in 2023 - and returns to spring!
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Premium Access Watch the C2E2 Cosplay Showcase live like you are here!
C2E2 celebrates the fantastic cosplayers of this weekend with a live showcase on its biggest stage
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Premium Access Watch the full C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!
The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to C2E2
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Cosplay Universe aims to be the definitive cosplay documentary
Cosplay Universe is about what goes into dressing up as characters you love - and also the big business that surrounds it
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Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series
Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Cosplay Central Showcase at C2E2
The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their hand made costumes on the main stage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There are prizes (for over 18s only) but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. Family Groups and Juniors (13-17) are welcome to take part.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Competing in Cosplay
Ever wonder what it takes to compete and win a cosplay competition? In this panel, you'll learn the ins and outs of competing in costume. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and even how to take home the gold!
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Muck It Up: Intro to finishing distressing and aging techniques
Looking to add that extra bit of realism to your prop or armor and not sure where to start? We will go over techniques on how to prep and finish your prop and then basic acrylic and oil paint washes highlighting and lowlighting techniques airbrushing battle damage rusting and more! At the end of this, you will be armed to sufficiently muck up your clean work to better bring out its realism!
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Gender Bending Cosplays: Discussion and How To
This is the cosplay you are looking for. Ever feel like you want to cosplay a character but are not sure how to flip or remove the gender? More now than ever cosplayers can create cosplays that are androgynous or not the original gender of the character but sometimes it's hard to get creative. Come discuss and learn more about how to transform characters with cosplayers Emily Marxer Julie Aubry and Ryan Farrell. They have been reimagining traditional characters for over 10 years and are here with a safe space to discuss how to break free from gender norms and create a cosplay that reflects your dreams.
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Women Trans and nonbinary cosplayers can face unique challenges when looking for help. Body shaming self-esteem ability shaming slut shaming and misogyny can be barriers to getting the help and support we need. The SheProp! Community is here to help. Our panelists of experienced cosplayers are ready to answer your questions whether they are about creating a costume or surviving and thriving in the cosplay community. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence for women trans and non-binary makers providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Introduction to 3D Printing for Props, Cosplay, and more!
Interested in learning how to use 3D printing to make awesome props and parts for cosplay, or just in general? Come join Rocket Props, HDC, and Props to History to learn how to get started in this amazing and affordable technology. Learn the difference between FFF/FDM, SLA/mSLA, Resin, and Filaments! We will be discussing printing technology, introductory printers, easy-to-learn software, model resources, and more! In addition, we will be giving you a list of tips and tricks that we have learned the hard way, so that you don't have to! Making something from your favorite fandom is not far out of your grasp.
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C2E2 2021 | The C2E2 Cosplay Celebration
At this special edition of C2E2, we will be hosting a fantastic competition of cosplay craftmanship on Saturday on the Main Stage. Open to over 18s, groups or solo entries with incredible handcrafted costumes will have their costume construction closely inspected by our judges, before they take to the stage to show off their creations and compete for a prize in this special celebration of cosplay craftsmanship.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Let's Get Lit: Into to Electronics and Lighting for Cosplay
Have you ever wanted to give the static part of your costume that extra little breath of life to help bring your fantasy into reality? In this panel, we go over the basics of electronics and components from soldering resistors L.E.D's and other light sources switch power sources and more advanced techniques like adding smoke effects blinking and fading L.E.D's and some basic Arduino and light array work. We will then talk about ways you can implement everything into your project!
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | PROP SHOP TALK WITH THE WOMEN OF SHEPROP!
Can you walk that prop AND talk that shop but feel like an outsider in many of the maker forums? We do too! Join members of SheProp! the prop-making forum for women trans and non-binary artists and creators as we answer all of your cosplay and prop-making questions free of judgment and criticism. Our expert panelists have a wide range of skills that can help you get your cosplay to the next level. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence within the cosplay community providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for women prop-makers costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Cosplaying While Black- Chicago
This panel discusses the struggles and triumphs of a POC (person of color) cosplayer. We explore many topics such as race identity in the community brown/black face controversy in the community and discuss ways to speak encouragement into the community making it more comfortable for future POC and NON-POC cosplayers. THIS PANEL IS FOR ALL COSPLAYERS AND NON COSPLAYERS both POC AND NON-POC. If you are willing to be educated we are willing to pass on the knowledge.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Practical Cloning: Intro to Mold Making and Resin
Looking to get into molding and casting 3d prints or sculpted items and not sure where to start? We will go over basic methods and materials for mold making and casting, tools used to improve your molds and touch on some multi-part mold information. We will also go over different applications to put your newfound knowledge to use!
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Cosplay Fitness and Body Positivity
Ever tried to “get in shape” for a cosplay? Perhaps a photoshoot, a convention, or a meetup is around the corner? Join personal trainer Troy Bushido and fellow cosplayers as we discuss fitness strategies to make you look and feel like a real-life superhero. Topics include real-world nutrition, safe and effective workouts, staying motivated through character empowerment, and positive self-image.
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Premium Access C2E2 2021 | Over 30 Cosplay - Cosplaying into the Future
Cosplay doesn't have to stop once you turn 30 years old! That's just the beginning. You can cosplay way past that and even past 100! Come listen to ways of combating age stereotypes, how to beat that feeling of lack of inclusion, and how or where to draw your strength, courage, and creativity from. Your future cosplays can be in any character, age, genre, or artistic manner you choose. Make it your own and cosplay on!
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | The Cosplay Central Crown Championships of Cosplay at ECCC
The EuroCosplay Championships and the Crown Championships of Cosplay have joined forces to create one global competition: The Cosplay Central Crown Championships! The global final will now be held at MCM London Comic Con in October 2022 and beyond.
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ECCC 2021 | Cosplay Central Showcase at ECCC
The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their hand made costumes on the main stage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There are prizes (for over 18s only) but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. Family Groups and Juniors (13-17) are welcome to take part.
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Women, Trans, and nonbinary cosplayers can face unique challenges when looking for help. Body shaming self-esteem ability shaming slut shaming and misogyny can be barriers to getting the help and support we need. The SheProp! Community is here to help. Our panelists of experienced cosplayers are ready to answer your questions whether they are about creating a costume or surviving and thriving in the cosplay community. Come and join the discussion about why SheProp! has quickly become a vital presence for women trans and non-binary makers providing a space for accessible support & encouragement for costume designers SFX artists cosplayers and more at all skill levels.
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Cosplay as a Team Sport: When you don't want to "go-it-alone"
Cosplay does not have to be a solitary activity. Working with other cosplayers is a great way to expand skill sets pool resources and create group projects. In this panel we will discuss the types of cosplay collaboration that can be used to build better cosplay as well as social connections. Too many times people think they need to do everything themselves in order to be a 'true cosplayer' We will talk about how that attitude is not only incorrect but limiting a cosplayers full potential.
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Incredible Transformations: The Art of Wigs & Makeup
Costumes make characters iconic but so do their overall look and hairstyle. If you’re interested in leveling up your FX makeup and wig work come to this panel. Experienced cosplayers will share techniques tips and tricks for working effectively with hair and makeup. Panelists will share supplies showcase their own creations and discuss common mistakes (and how to avoid them!) Expect more than just talking - there will be pictures examples and time for questions!
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Cosplay and Makerspaces - What Can it Do for You?
Cosplay can be daunting - for newbies and seasoned professionals alike. The cost tools and roadmap can seem insurmountable. Makerspaces offer a perfect solution! Makerspaces are safe community workshops that provide access to tools and resources that can help cosplayers build their dream costume. In this panel, expert cosplayers will share their experiences successes, and advice about using makerspaces effectively. Join us to learn more about how makerspaces can level up your cosplay projects.
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Premium Access ECCC 2021 | Fantastic Foam Fabrication
Have you ever looked at an awesome armored cosplay and wondered "How'd they do that?" In this panel experienced cosplayers and builders will answer that question! In addition to explaining how to build amazing foam armor and props, this panel will explore the materials tools, and supplies that you'll need to get started building your own fantastic cosplay armor. Expect lots of examples stories and time for questions at the end!
