An Interview With Beansprout Cosplay

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Beansprout Cosplay! Beansprout Cosplay cosplays grabbed me most was the attention to detail on her hair, it’s very rare to find cosplayers who spend as much attention on thier hair as the rest of the outfit. I thought that was pretty cool. Let’s find out some more about Beansprout Cosplay.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

In 2012 my best friend at the time and a couple of other people invited me along to Anime Expo. I had no idea what cosplay or conventions really were, but they kind of showed me the ropes and from then I was off! I started out doing a lot of Homestuck cosplay.

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

Most of the time I cosplay from comic books or video games. I don’t watch a lot of anime, or even watch a lot of TV, although some of my first costumes were from Adventure Time and Regular Show.

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

Most of my cosplays are more buy-and- assemble style. I’m not very good at sewing and I’m not very good yet at making props, so I try to just kind of Frankenstein together a bunch of parts to make something coherent. However, a couple of years ago I did cosplay Vi from League of Legends, and the whole process of making her armor pieces were probably the most difficult thing I’ve done cosplay-wise.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

I love cosplaying Jinx. The funny thing about that cosplay though, is that it’s not even mine. I occasionally borrow my cosplay from my fiancée, Cosbunny, who made every single part of it. She’s incredibly talented at crafting costumes. I love wearing what she’s made, though, and I’ve never felt as loose and silly as I do when I cosplay Jinx.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

I would say that I cosplay primarily for conventions. I love attention and I love having my picture taken, and there’s nothing more exhilarating than being surrounded by people who want to take your photo and look at your cosplay.

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

I’m not sure. I can’t really afford to go to many conventions, so Anime Expo is kind of the big one that I save up for and go to every year. I don’t see myself being invited to any conventions either, so maybe not until next summer.

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

It’s been a long dream of mine to create a whole suit of power armor from the Fallout series!

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

Don’t compare yourself to others. What you’re doing is amazing. Do it at your own pace. I’d also say that it’s okay to show some skin for cosplay if that’s what YOU want, but don’t do it for others or because you think that’s what will get you the most attention. Do what makes you comfortable.

9) Where can we find you online?

You can find me on the following sites

• Instagram – Christinelarevv
• Twitter – Smelly Christine
• Facebook – Beansprout Cosplay
• Tumbler – Beansprout Cosplay

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An Interview With Cosplayer Agent Barton Cosplay

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Agent Barton Cosplay! I like Agent Barton’s attention to detail with her accessories, it’s refreshing to find a cosplayer who spends as much time on the accessories as the rest of the outfit.  Let’s find out some more about Agent Barton Cosplay.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I went to my first convention around 5 years ago. It was Wizard World Philadelphia. I fell in love that day and I decided to try it for myself. I discovered that I’m pretty good at it and I enjoy doing it more than anything.

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

I get inspiration from a lot of different content areas. Recently I have been cosplaying a lot of video game characters. I play a lot of games and it’s fun to bring the characters to life. I watch a lot of anime now and those characters are tons of fun to portray.

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

A lot of my clothing items that I need are thrifted and modified, I make all of my props myself and they can be pretty difficult. The trickiest costume I have made was Princess Peach. I made the skirt from scratch and it was very difficult to bring the shape of it to life. I love the way it turned out.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

It’s tough to decide! Each costume is like a child to me. My favorite cosplay is a tie between Zero suit Samus and Borderlands Harley Quinn. They are a lot of fun at conventions.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

I love the experience so much. It’s so amazing to see and admire everyone’s work. It’s a great place for cosplay frineds to get together and share ideas and gush over everyone else’s talent.

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

Nothing is set in stone yet but I am hoping to make it to Baltimore Comic con, possibly NYCC, the Four State Winter Pop Con, and Kastucon early next year.

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Right now I am working on a full Metroid suit. We are 3D printing every piece. It is being done slowly because of budget. If budget wasn’t an issue I would love to make the full suit as soon as possible, maybe with more expensive materials.

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

Keep practicing! Keep in mind that every cosplayer You admire had to start somewhere. Don’t be discouraged if something doesnt turn out the way You wanted it to. Try again! Do not be afraid to contact your mentors and cosplayers you look up to for help. I love receiving questions about my work and I want to help others in any way I can!

9) Where can we find you online?

 You can find me at the following sites

• Facebook – Agent Barton Cosplay
• Instagram – Agent Barton Cosplay

You can also look for me in the group Central PA Avengers. I spend a lot of time collaborating with them. Any professional inquiries can be sent to agentbartoncosplay@gmail.com I will also have a StoreEnvy opening up soon for prints!’

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An Interview With Cosplayer Jakku Cosplay

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Jakku Cosplay! Jakku Coplay caught my attention with her Black Cat cosplay, which I considered to be on the best I;ve seen for a long time, the quality of her photoshoots are also outstanding. Let’s find out some more about Jakku Cosplay.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I’ve always LOVED dressing up. I always had such a love of theatre and drama growing up which is most likely the root cause of it..

I loved having opportunities to be somebody else. Especially a character completely unlike myself.  I used to use any excuse to dress up.. Weather it be Halloween or a fancy dress party. It was because of this that I started talking to my now best friend, Emma. Emma has always had amazing sewing and creative talents. It was through her, that I began cosplaying properly. She inspired me to grow my skills and we now always attend conventions together in cosplay.

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

My inspiration comes mostly from TV shows, movies and video games.. Past and present. It’s an addiction. I can’t watch or play anything now without finding someone I’d love to cosplay and figuring out how it could be done.

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

I try my best to ensure my cosplays are at least 90% home made. As I’m still learning, depending on the character, I sometimes have to purchase items to modify rather than creating from scratch. I don’t however, purchase costumes online. They are always put together either by myself or by Emma.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

This is like choosing a favourite child! Haha. I love them all. I am particularly fond of my Suicide Squad Harley Quinn. She was the first cosplay that I put together solely on my own. It was the first time I had dealt with props and she took a lot of time to put together overall. I was very proud of myself when I finished it.

If I had to pick an ultimate favourite.. I’d have to say 2015 Cinderella. As hard as it was to wear to a convention, it was worth it. Emma created both my dress, and her Fairy Godmother dress. Both dresses are just stunning and created completely from scratch. It was my first time properly styling a wig and also creating a pair of shoes. (My glass slippers) I was very proud of the whole costume. We entered the cosplay competition at London Film and Comic Con last year, and although we didn’t win, I was super happy with our skit and dedication that day!

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

Cosplaying at a convention is the BEST experience. I’ve met so many amazing people and other cosplayers. Getting noticed for your cosplay and people asking for photographs, is the biggest compliment and it makes all the hard work, completely worth it. It’s also so much fun!! I love cosplay, I love seeing others cosplay and I love being in an environment where people feel they can be themselves and embrace their geeky sides!

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

I will be at London Film and Comic Con again this year at the end of July. I will also plan to be at the winter Newcastle Comic Con. I’m sure I’ll be attending others in between, however those two are for definite!

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Ohhh, this is a hard one. The list is endless! I do have to say.. I love being badass.. And I have an immense love for Disney. Therefore I’ve wanted for a long time to be Calhoun from Wreck It Ralph. As soon as I improve my skills with Worbla and LEDs… It’ll happen for sure!

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

My advice for anyone wanting to cosplay, would just be simply not to worry about anyone else. Be whoever you want to be. That’s the beauty of cosplay. No matter your budget, your creative skill, your age.. Don’t ever feel you can’t cosplay whoever you want to. Cosplay really is for everyone. Everyone starts somewhere. I still have SO much to learn myself. Do it for the fun of it. It’s a fantastic hobby and I’m so glad I got into it!

9) Where can we find you online?

You can find me on the following sites

• Facebook – Jakku Cosplay
• Instagram – Jakku Cosplay

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Indie Games Part 4: Maruta 279

This time we will be introducing to you BUSAN SANAI Games and their upcoming title Maruta 279. Maruta 279 is a stealth game that takes place in a dystopian future world where human clones are experimented on. The game will be released for iOS by this year’s fall, and it should be coming for Android and PC later too. The game does look like fun and it’s ambiance and music reminds me a little of the classic Shadowrun game. I myself love puzzles, stealth and dystopia so I really hope the game will be released for Anrdoid soon so i get to try it out! You can check out the game play trailer  I put here for you.

Here is the inspiring interview with BUSAN SANAI’s Sean Shin.

Where did you get the idea for your game, and how did you start?

I was inspired by a short story that my friend, Alex Park, wrote. His story ‘The Anomaly’ is about a psychologist who works at a cloning facility, and is in charge of monitoring clones’ mental health. We originally set out to make a narrative-heavy 2D side scroller, but it eventually evolved into an isometric 3D stealth game.

What are your expectations for the game?

Maruta 279 is still in development – I’m planning on releasing this game to the iOS App Store in the Fall this year. It’s hard to say what my expectations are, since I look at this game as a learning experience more than anything. I’ve made simple 2D games before, but only as a programmer. This is my first 3D game, and this is also the first game where I’m doing everything – 3D modelling, animation, UI design, etc. It would be amazing if some people like it when it comes out, but I’m just happy to have learned all the things I’ve learned while making this game.

What is/was the hardest part in making your game? How about the most fun part?

Programming is the hardest part of making this game. Mobile optimization is a pain. Feature creep is also an issue. I’ve added some features that I didn’t have in the plans initially, which has made the code more complex and broke some old features that I had to fix. It’s hard, but I love problem solving, so I enjoy the challenge. The most fun part is getting out of my comfort zone as a programmer and learning new skills. When I started making this game in January, I only had basic ideas about 3d modelling and lighting. I still have lots to learn, but the game is getting closer to how I envisioned it from the beginning. Feeling like a total beginner in a new area is scary, but it’s also very exciting.

Is making games a hobby, or do you want to earn your living with it?

I would love to earn my living though making games. That would be the dream!

Do you have any other game projects at the moment?

I’m also working on a music-based game with a music producer, namoo nara (who is also working on sound design for Maruta 279). It’s still in early stages of development, and it may turn into more of an experience than a game, but it will definitely be have trippy visuals with sound-reactive and procedurally-generated elements. Preview here:

 https://vimeo.com/152047353

Anything you’d like to say to people who dream of making games?

Anyone who dream of making games should start making games now! The tools are easier than ever to learn, and there are tons of resources to get you started. More people making games can only lead to good things.

BUSAN SANAI Games has received these awards and recognitions:

• “Finalist in 2016 AFK Game Development Symposium” – 28 April, 2016
• “Selected for the Very Big Indie Pitch at Pocket Gamer Connects Vancouver 2016” – 28 June, 2016
• “Selected for The Indie Prize Showcase at Casual Connect USA” – 18 July, 2016

Play with passion!

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An Interview With Cosplayer Jazzy Jenny

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Jazzy Jenny! Jazzy Jenny’s cosplays are among the most varied I’ve seen and what’s more she’s also pretty awesome too.  Let’s find out some more about Jazzy Jenny.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

My best friend @pockypants showed me the dark side!

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

Both!!!

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

I’ve made and pieced outfits together, sometimes with modifications. I’d say the hardest thing for me has been mastering makeup. I was really bad at it and cosplaying has really made me level up in that department. I love to do body paint!

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

Gamora!

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

I’ve always had a wonderful time at conventions and meeting people. I’ve gained so many friends from attending cons!

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

Yes! San Japan, Dallas Comic Con and Anime North Texas for sure! Hopefully more!

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Sarah (ballgown version) from The Labyrinth and Cia from Hyrule Warriors.

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

Try to do what you think you can not. You’ll be really proud when you pull off a costume you didn’t think you could!

9) Where can we find you online?

• Instagram -­ Jazzy Jenny
• Facebook ­- Jazzy Jenny
• Twitter – Jazzy Jenny

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An Interview With Cosplayer Prince Roxy Chan

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Prince Roxy Chan! The cosplays here were struly stunning, that’s what made me want to find out some more about her.  Let’s find out some more about Prince Roxy Chan.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

It all started back in 2007 when I saw some Kingdom Hearts cosplayers on youtube make dorky videos, It was one of my all time favorite games and I really wanted to be my favorite characters from the game really inspired me to make my first cosplay roxas. Now I cosplay sora crazy how much i’ve improved. I later on around 2013 started getting more serious with my hobby and started looking into how to sew with a machine and not hand sew stuff since it was too time consuming. Especially since I wanted to do more complicated characters.

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

My biggest inspiration has been Square Enix characters from Kingdom Hearts to Final Fantasy characters and a lot of Zelda they’re so beautiful! A big one is my childhood Magical Girls, my mom raised me on a lot of them from Sailor Moon, to Creamy Mami and Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne just a huge inspiration to me and big part of what I cosplay from.  

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

For me most of my costumes are either from scratch or ones I bought years back and have modified 98% from me scraping them and the seams and resewing them haha! I have to say my trickiest was my krul tepes dress I had to hand sew in a day before the convention since my sewing machine died on me, so many ruffles and ribbons still haunts me in my sleep! But usually costumes aren’t too hard for me i’d say the characters props are.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

My favorite is Sora from kingdom hearts, bringing him to life is a huge accomplishment. He was a huge part of my childhood and to look and act like him with other fans and make them freak out over my outfit have to say that was one of best experiences. Some of the most purest happiest fans I’ve seen at conventions.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

It all depends on what convention you go to I prefer mid sized conventions especially if you’re cosplaying it’s not so over crowded and can make good friends at them. Cosplaying at conventions is not the same as being a convention goer totally different feel especially the stares you get and having people stop you for pictures each minute! Everyone has to try it at least once if you enjoy cons it’s an amazingly fun experience.

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

Just finished anime expo just going to go to Sabakon in aug and maybe saboten in september that will be all for this year till next year Otakon Vegas and ALA!

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Really want to do winged Princess Serenity but she’s gonna cost me a bit of an arm a dream cosplay for next year!

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

Just dork out and cosplay for the fun of it, do characters you whole heartedly love. Don’t cosplay for the fame of it and attention if you don’t have fun with a hobby it becomes a chore. Go make friends and have a fun experience it feels 10 times better. I wouldn’t give up the memories I have for anything in the world and people i’ve met through it all.

9) Where can we find you online?

You can check out my fb, youtube and instagram I’m always on those

• Facebook – Roxy Chan
• Youtube – Roxy Chan
• Instagram – Prince Roxy Chan

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Interview with ComixTribe Co-Creator Tyler James

Here at Skatronixxx.com we are passionate about independent/creator-owned comic books as well as their creators and publishers. When we get the opportunity, we love to shine the spotlight on them.

Tyler James is a comic writer, publisher, game designer/producer and teacher from Newburyport,  Massachusetts U.S.A.

What inspired you to create comic books

Matt, my mother, will tell you that her biggest fear when I was a kid was how heartbroken I’d be when I learned I couldn’t actually be a superhero when I grew up.

I’d come home from pre-school every day with a brand new Batman utility belt made with scissors, glue, tape, and construction paper.

So, superhero comics definitely pulled me into the medium, and it wasn’t long before I wasn’t only reading the books, but throwing tracing paper over Spider-man and “drawing” him myself.

I credit the Image explosion of the early 90’s with triggering the “aha moment” realisation that these characters weren’t something that “always existed” but rather were created by actual human beings. Being there from the very beginning of the Image universe definitely had a major impact on me.

It wasn’t long after that that I decided I didn’t want to draw Spider-man as much as I wanted to create my own characters and tell my own stories.

When you decided that wanted to create your own stories what was your biggest challenge or obstacle?

When first starting out, and this was early 90’s so virtually a lifetime ago… I really didn’t have any challenges or obstacles.

I had paper and pencils and a copy of How to Make Comics the Marvel Way by Stan and John, and I was off to the races.

In that regard, I was lucky… when you’re a kid, you don’t really care that there’s so much you don’t know that you don’t know… you just go.

Of course, there were no internet resources, comic cons weren’t a thing I knew about, and my local comic shops were more places of commerce than true communities… so I did things wrong and would later have to unlearn a lot of bad habits.

What do you mean comics aren’t drawn on plain printer paper?

Why would I script out pages in advance rather than draw them one page at a time?

How else would I letter my pages but to draw in the word balloons and letter by hand?

That said, I’m incredibly grateful that I started logging my 10,000 hours at a very young age.

What is the origin story of comix tribe?

Flash forward twenty years or so, and I started working on more and more collaborative projects. After about a dozen years of working on comics entirely as a solo act, I realised that I’d never be able to create all the comics I’d wanted to bring into the world alone.

At that time, I started becoming increasingly obsessed with the craft of making comics and started writing some articles on craft and creating over at ComicRelated and on my own blog.

Eventually, I started working with editor Steven Forbes, who was also writing great how-to content. I hired him to edit a book I was working on… he tore it to shreds. We’ve been friends ever since.

Because I was working on books with other creators, publishing under “Tyler James Comics” didn’t seem like a very compelling option.

So, Steve and I conceived of a site called ComixTribe, which could act as both a resource of articles for comic creators and a publishing imprint for our future books.

ComixTribe.com opened its doors on 1-1-2011.

Having had quite a few successful Kickstarter campaigns, how has Kickstarter changed Comix Tribe?

ComixTribe has been bootstrapped from the ground up. Steven and I were big on ideas and short on cash to invest into ComixTribe.

Cash is oxygen to a business… without it, a business suffocates.

With it… well, you have options.

In 2012, we launched our first successful Kickstarter and in one month raised $26,000 on Kickstarter.

After Kickstarter took its fees, that still meant that more than $23,000 hit the ComixTribe business bank account.

To put that in perspective, that was more funding in one month than I had made in the previous 12 years creating comics, selling them at shows and online, etc. combined!

That infusion of cash helped us not only fund the production of a hardcover graphic novel that the direct market alone could not have supported, but it helped finance print runs for other series, marketing, and other publishing investments.

You can draw a straight line from that first Kickstarter to where we are today… it’s not wrong to say Kickstarter was a game changer for us.

It also continues to be a major part of our overall publishing strategy.

The reality is this… there is no path to victory for a small, bootstrapped, independent publisher selling only $3 comic books through the direct market. None. The numbers don’t work.

But when you’re able to put a system in place that combines Kickstarter, the direct market, conventions, Amazon, and digital sales… those numbers become a little easier to make work…

And then once you start piling upon additional revenue sources such as foreign licensing and media options… they start to get rosier.

And the truth is, success in one area often leads to increased success in other areas…

But you need to get the snowball rolling somehow, and in 2016, I have no doubt that the best platform to get that snowball rolling is Kickstarter.

Many readers are frustrated with the way Marvel and DC have handled their respective universes. Do you see independent/creator-owned comics popularity and sales coming close or equal to Marvel and DC’s in the next five year’s or so?

In the direct market (i.e., Comic Book Shops), no. No chance of that happening. But that’s a pretty narrow view of the comic book industry, isn’t it? I mean, Raina Telgemeier latest graphic novel Ghosts is getting a 500,000 first print run that is more than 700 times what DC’s top selling graphic novel sold last month.

There are webcomics that are read by far more people than any direct market series.

In the direct market, though, you have a Diamond providing 95-99% of the comic product to shops, and Marvel and DC taking up 70-80% of their comic product offerings… that’s not going to change anytime soon.

The good news is that independent creators and publishers don’t need to compete with Marvel and DC to win.

Erica Moen isn’t competing with Marvel and DC. She’s winning.

Jason Brubaker isn’t competing with Marvel and DC. He’s winning.

Greg Pak is working for Marvel and DC… but also doing his own thing outside of the Big Two. He’s definitely winning.

Are there any books or Kickstarter campaigns in the works you can talk about for 2016 or possibly 2017?

Can, I talk about Kickstarter campaigns… oh, man, that’s a loaded question, Matt!

Well, first I’ve got to give a shoutout to two creators who took part in The ComixLaunch Course I taught earlier this year who just wrapped up successful Kickstarter campaigns. Michelle Palmer’s Meraki and Jim Whiting’s Margo: Intergalactic Trash Collector.

The great thing about teaching The ComixLaunch Course and hosting the ComixLaunch.com podcast is that even when I don’t have a project going… I feel like I’ve got an investment in the Kickstarter platform.

Some projects we have in the queue are hardcovers for CHUM and AND THEN EMILY WAS GONE, the next OXYMORON: Killing Time anthology, and THE RED TEN OMNIBUS.

And those are just the projects that we’re talking about publicly.

We are very wary of asking too much of our fan base, and we do try to space out our Kickstarter’s so they can get primary focus when it’s the book’s time to shine.

But you can be we’ll be on the platform again soon.

However, the absolute coolest thing going on right now is what’s happening with SINK, the new John Lees Alex Cormack series. Nearly 500 readers have “got in the van” already, and the early reaction has been phenomenal.

Thanks to Tyler for taking the time to talk with us! Follow him on Twitter @TylerJamesComic also follow @ComixTribe. Subscribe to Comixtribe’s email list http://www.comixtribe.com/subscribe and get five free digital comics!

Check out Tyler’s podcast on 50 creators sharing the #1 Kickstarter Tip  www.comixlaunch.com/50tips

An Interview With Cosplayer Michael Ajih

 

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Michael Ajih! The quality of Michael Ajih outfits are what made me contact him for an interview, they are truly stunning!  Let’s find out some more about Michael Ajih.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

It started back when I went to a fancy dress party in 2004, after the party was done I wanted to dress up again. The only excuse I had to dress up was themed parties which was poor because it only happened on those rare occasions.

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

The inspiration comes from my friends who are cosplayers too (which helps a lot), and things I see in film, television and in the comic books or anime.

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

I get my suit done from the RPC Studios they did a magnificent job on my Spider-Man (Miles Morales) suit, I have two more suits coming from them… WATCH THIS SPACE.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

I’ve done the following…

• The Flash

• Captain America

• Star-Lord

• Spider-Man (Miles Morales)

Out of all of them I would have to say hands down it would have to be my Spider-Man cosplay as my favourite one so far.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

The experience is amazing you get to meet like minded people, see cosplayers in their element as well as yourself. A lot of photos being taken. Meeting the writers/artist from the comics you read.

But most importantly of all of that is bringing the magic to the children where the world they see in their imaginations or in some sort of media is actually brought to life and real for them. It’s really great fun.

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

Yes you’ll, the next convention I’ll be at is MCM London ComicCon in October. I’ll be there all three days plus I’ll be making my debut in my two new suits.

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

That’s a hard one because I can’t just choose one, but here’s a few if the cosplays I would do if the opportunity was given…

• Spawn

• Falcon

• War Machine

• Cyborg

• Batman Beyond

• Deadpool

• Black Panther

8) Where can we find you online?

You can find me online on the following social media sites…

• Twitter – iAMmichaelajih
• Instagram –  michaelajih

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An Interview With Cosplayer Ice Queen OG

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Ice Queen OG! Ice Queen OG is not only a cosplayer, but also a writer and page model too. Now that’s an impressive triple threat! Let’s find out some more about Ice Queen OG.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I have known about cosplay for several years, but always thought it wasn’t something I could do. Then mid-summer of 2015 a few friends of mine told me they were going to Anime Fest in Dallas, Texas, and invited me along. They were all cosplaying and were really encouraging for me to join them. So I cosplayed Darth Vader in a Suit (kind of Star Wars/Pulp Fiction crossover). It was so much fun! I knew I had to do it again, and now I’m obsessed!

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

Most of my inspiration actually comes from video games I play. I love that you can pull a character from any medium now, and cosplay it to your hearts content. Before I started cosplaying I thought only Anime characters were allowed, and if you did anything else it would be looked down upon. Thankfully, it isn’t like that and most people I meet while cosplaying are super encouraging!

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

I’ve only put together 5 cosplays since I started. However, I’ve put together one completely from scratch (I have plans to change that for next year’s con season). I’m a firm believer in closet cosplaying or buying pieces that are already made and putting them together. Especially if they are cosplays that involve school uniforms or basic clothing essentials where it’s more cost effective to buy they pieces than it is to make them.

So my trickiest cosplay to date has been my Dolmari cosplay from the video game Dreamfall Chapters. It was a couple of firsts for me: my first time using body paint, and my first time constructing something that had to hold weight. The body paint was a nightmare the morning of my photoshoot! I had originally only ever painting my face, which was terrible planning on my part, because I barely allotted myself enough time to get my legs, arms, and face covered. The neck piece I had to create for the cosplay was the worst part of the whole thing! The way I originally made it wasn’t strong enough to support the tree limbs that are supposed to rest in it, and it snapped on the day of the photoshoot! Thankfully I got great advice about stronger building materials from some cosplayers I met at A-kon this year and was able to fix everything!

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

It’s a tie between my Darth Vader in a suit cosplay and my Dolmari cosplay. I think it’s fun to put the suit and mask on, and everyone think I’m a guy. I get 100% more bro-fists and “Hey Dude! Sick cosplay!” then when I cosplay anything else. On the flip side I love dressing up in the Dolmari because it’s so pretty and ethereal.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

It’s awesome! I recommend everyone go to one, because there is a convention for everyone! I’ve only been to anime and pop culture conventions, but it’s a great feeling to go into a place where there are anywhere from 50 – thousands of people who have similar interests as you.

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

Yes! I’m going to be at Anime Austin, Anime Fest, San Japan, and Ikkicon.

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Right now it would be the Guren S.E.I.T.E.N. It’s the final form of one of the main mechs in Code Geass. It’s really tall and has light up wings. I couldn’t even being to figure out how much foam I would have to buy to make it.

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

Don’t think you can’t do it just because the people you see cosplaying don’t look like you. If you want to cosplay then you should cosplay. No questions asked. Also don’t let cost or lack of skill be an issue to prevent you from cosplaying a certain character, there’s always a way to make something happen with enough research and planning.

9) Where can we find you online?

You can find me on Instagram and Facebook, as well as Twitch where I livestream video games, social eating, and making cosplay.

• Facebook – Ice Queen OG
• Instagram –Ice Queen OG
• Twitch – Super Scrub Brothers

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There you go readers Ice Queen OG! Don’t be shy go say hi and say ‘Skatronixxx sent me!’

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An Interview With Cosplayer Corcid Cosplay

Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Corcid Cosplay! Corcid Cosplay is what I’d like to call a mini internet celeb, it’s not hard to see how she’s got over 10,000 instagram followers,with most of her work being quite frankly awesome! Let’s find out some more about Corcid Cosplay.

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1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I got into cosplay late sadly, but dressing up was always my favorite! I went to my first con and saw people dressed up and I knew that was what I wanted to do as soon as I had the time! I wore a halloween costume to my next con, no shame!

2) Where do you get your inspiration and ideas to cosplay from? Is it from programs you watch now or childhood programs or both?

I get my inspiration from just anything I love, movie, tv, comic books, videogames and etc! A little but of both, I love new things every day!

3) How do you put your outfits together are they 100% from scratch and if so what’s been your trickiest part to date?

Some of my outfits are 100% scratch, some I commision, some i buy some and alter, all depends! My trickiest was sewing my original Harley Quinn, first time using spandex, that was really stressful.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

My favorite cosplay is probably my original Harley because of all the work I put into it, and because its my favorite version of Harley.

5) If you’ve cosplayed at a convention what was the experience like?

Its the best, I’ve met so many supportive people and its changed my life for the better!

6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

I’m a guest at North Texas Comic Book Show and Bam Fest! Also I’ll be at A Fest, Alamo City Comic Con and lots of general events in Dallas!

7) If you could cosplay as anyone and budget wasn’t an issue who would it be?

Alice Madness Returns Siren dress! I’d love to start using LEDs

8) Do you have any words of advice for up and coming cosplayers?

Love what you do, or you are wasting your time, don’t worry about impressing people who don’t care for you!

9) Where can we find you online?

• Facebook – Corcid Cosplay
• Instagram – Cordcid Cosplay
• Twitter – Corcid Cosplay
• Tumblr – Corcid Cosplay

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There you go readers Corcid Cosplay! Don’t be shy go say hi and say ‘Skatronixxx sent me!’

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