An Interview With Cosplayer Fenrir Freyj

July 18, 2016 by 1 Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Fenrir Reyj! Fenrir Reyj first caught my attention through her awesome Starfire cosplay. Let’s find out some more about Fenrir Reyj .

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I started on my first cosplay 2 years ago and it was my boyfriend who actually showed me what it was. I always loved to dress up so we started making our own cosplays from scratch. I just loved the whole concept of bringing your favorite character to life!

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 most my inspiration from either anime or video game characters. I also get inspiration from other cosplayers on instagram, because I am addicted to social media I look up to cosplayers such as : Kinpatsu, Danielle and Nigri my 3 senpais.

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 make all my cosplays from scratch and I still struggle with using the sewing machine. I don’t know why but I seem to tangle it up everytime I touch it That’s why I try to mix my cosplay with a lot of sewing projects so I can be better at it. I’m pretty confident in making armour so I try my best to learn how to sew.

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4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

My favorite cosplay to date must probably be Erza Scarlet black wing armor from Fairy Tail. It’s my favorite Erza armor and I just love the character. I made it for a convention back in April and it was a big project and I put so much sweat and tears into it. The wings turned out great!

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

I been to 5 conventions and each time gets better and better. I am a super awkward and shy person so it took me a few conventions to get comfortable. I only really had good experience so far and People are so friendly and loving which is awesome

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

I am currently working on my cosplays for Brisbane Comic Con in September and I am super excited! I will also attend Supanova Brisbane later this year as well.

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

My dream cosplays is to do Erza Scarlet heavens wheel or a dark Elsa from Frozen haha Elsa/Erza they have similar names.

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

Yes!, watch a lot of YouTube tutorials, make a plan before starting a big project and take your time. From experience rushing cosplays is a really bad idea The last and most important thing, HAVE FUN!

9) Where can we find you online?

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

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Independence Day: Resurgence Review

July 15, 2016 by 2 Comments

Much like the aliens featured in Independence Day: Resurgence, Roland Emmerich returns to exact vengeance on this beloved franchise. I’m glad Will Smith got out when he could.

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An Interview With Cosplayer Xsentrix

July 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Xsentrix! Xsentrix first caught my attention through her wide variety of both male and female cosplays. Let’s find out some more about Xsentrix.

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I began cosplaying properly in May 2015. I visited the MCM comic convention for the first time in London, that same month, and was in awe of everyone around me. I had wanted to cosplay for some time, but not given it much thought as I wasn’t aware that the cosplay community was huge and still ever growing. Not only did I see incredible cosplays at the convention, but I was surprised that everyone I spoke to had such a lovely personality and disposition. The fact that everyone was so friendly and talented inspired me to finally take the jump into the cosplay world. I have never regretted it since!

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

It tends to be from games/anime that I’m currently into as opposed to childhood favourites. I’m usually drawn to the tougher characters, but it isn’t limited to that type of personality. I relate to all of the characters I cosplay. I love the characters, and if I feel like I can put myself in their shoes, and live out their emotions through a cosplay, I become very excited to try the character out!

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

When I first started cosplaying, I used to buy my cosplays as I worked, and still work full time, so I had very limited time and skills to put something together from scratch back then. But lately I’ve been doing more and more of my own work on cosplays. I make what I can where I’m able to. I’ve been able to modify very basic things into a character’s outfit, and I made my first prop not too long ago. It was Panty’s gun from Panty and Stocking. A somewhat basic design, but it was an experience nonetheless! I’m even planning to make FFXIII Lightning’s sword and shield, which I feel will be a huge challenge but I’m still really excited!

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4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

It’s somewhat difficult to choose. I have so much fun with the characters I cosplay, but if I had to narrow it down to at least two, it would be Lightning from FFXIII and Sanji from One Piece. Lightning’s costume is so epic and I spent a lot of time working on it, and it’s always fun to go over the top in Sanji’s character.

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

I always cosplay when I go to conventions, it’s my favourite part! Granted, some things are a little tricky, if you have a prop or a wardrobe malfunction. But it’s so much fun, especially if you’re cosplaying with friends, and I still get a bit giddy when people ask to take a picture. I’m always so excited to be at conventions, where I can just be nerdy and fangirl over all the cool merchandise and other amazing cosplayers.

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

I’m attending Hyper Japan, the 15th to 17th of July, and MCM London at the end of October, debuting 4 cosplays that I haven’t brought to a convention yet!

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

I’ve always wanted to cosplay my epic knight character from Dark Souls. Something epic with incredible armour and a weapon with LEDs installed so it lights up and looks all fiery or something. I can dream…

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

Don’t let anyone tell you that you’re not good enough! As long as you’re having fun and nerding out with your friends, don’t let negativity get you down! Also, always take superglue and safety pins to a convention! You can never be too careful!

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9) Where can we find you online?

I’m mostly active on my Instagram, but I also have a Facebook page (which I really need to make an effort to update more often)!

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Adrie Mari

July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Adrie Mari! Adrie Mari first caught my attention through her truly stunning Asuna Yuuki cosplay, the attention to the detial on the dress was second to none! Let’s find out some more about Adrie Mari.

 

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I have always loved the idea of dressing up as my favourite characters, for a long time I was cosplaying without knowing about the actual cosplay community. It wasn’t until 2013 when I was invited to cosplay in a Sailor Moon group for Sakura Con that I fell in love with cosplaying and decided to pursue it as an intense hobby.

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

I get my inspiration both from programs I watch now and having watched as a child. Although recently, most of my cosplay ideas are from my childhood shows. Currently I am working on Sailor Moon and Misty from Pokemon! While I have specifically cosplayed characters from the Anime community, I am now leaning towards more sci-fi and fantasy based shows. I hope to put together Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings characters.

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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 outfits are not 100% from scratch, but I do put a great deal of work into my costumes. As most people in the cosplay community know, cosplaying is a very expensive hobby. A lot of the time, buying the materials to make the costume can end up being more expensive than buying the costume online. I tend to buy the skeleton of the costume and then adjust it or add additional features. I think there is a deeper, organic problem that runs in this idea that you’re only a good cosplayer if you make your costumes entirely. While that is really impressive, it does not mean that you can’t be a good cosplayer if you buy your costume. There is no shame in buying cosplays. When you think about it, to be an amazing cosplayer you have to be good at almost everything. You have to be a costume designer, a seamstress, a hairstylist, a makeup artist, the list goes on.  That being said, the trickiest aspect for me is styling wigs. I can’t tell you how many times I have re-braided my Asuna wig!

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?  

My favourite cosplay by far is my cosplay of Asuna Yuuki from Sword Art Online (Aincrad version). I could cosplay her everyday! I truly connect with her character and I feel like myself when I am wearing the cosplay. I tend to cosplay characters that I feel are in my personality range, specifically so I can better portray the character and get an idea of what they would be like outside of the animation. I also love wielding Lambent Light!

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

My first convention ever was Sakura Con 2013 in Seattle, WA. For a first con, it was definitely an overwhelming experience. I had a bundle of mixed emotions, from excitement to anxiety even to depression once the con was over. Conventions can be very intense events, although mostly fun! It’s just important to remember to do the basic human needs like drink plenty of water and eat meals. The best part of my experience was seeing so many fantastic cosplays. I really respect the amount of work people put into their costumes, and the hard work clearly pays off!

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

I will be attending the two remaining conventions in my hometown, Vancouver, B.C. You can catch me at Anime Revolution (August 5th – 7th) and Fan Expo (November 11th – 13th). Hope to see you there!

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

That is a tough question as there are so many dream characters! I think I would choose Belle from Beauty & the Beast in her beautiful golden gown. I would have a photo shoot at the Empress Hotel Rose Garden in Victoria, B.C. I can already imagine it (and the dollar signs!)

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

As ironic as this sounds, be yourself! Don’t forget that there is still you under the cosplay, and do what makes you happy as a cosplayer. If you make your costumes, great! If you buy your costumes, also great! Cosplay is for fun; it shouldn’t be as competitive as it unfortunately is. Just remember that we are all a bunch of nerds dressing up in costumes and going to conventions 😉

9) Where can we fidn you online?    

Currently, I just have my instagram account and I may or may not expand that into other social media accounts. Please drop by my IG anytime, and thank you! 

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Alluring Alyssa

July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Alluring Alyssa! Alluring Alyssa first caught my attention through her Pokemon cosplay, it’s one of the best I’ve seen! Let’s find out some more about Alluring Alyssa.

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I have been a geek practically my whole life haha, and have always fallen in love with characters in video games, Miyazaki films, TV shows, movies, comics, and anime. My first convention was New York Comic Con in 2013 and I was so excited to finally cosplay! Halloween is also my favorite holiday and I always looked forward to dressing up, so that has been an influence.

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

Definitley both. From childhood programs, Disney, Pokemon, Sailor Moon, and Scooby Doo have inspired me. As I grew older after the age of 10, Final Fantasy has been a huge part of my life, I became drawn to the story, characters, music, and worlds.

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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 do order most of my cosplay items and outfits from Ebay and Etsy, and I do make some props myself, AC Moore has been helpful haha. As a soon-to- be college graduate, I am looking for quality cosplays while not breaking my bank.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

I recently cosplayed as the Pokemon Espeon, and I loved being able to display creativity with the cosplay! I am an outgoing person, and I wanted to make the cosplay fun and colorful. I ended up putting together a bohemian/belly dancer Espeon and had a blast! Purple is my favorite color, so I had no complaints donning purple from my wig to my ankles.

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

I have cosplayed at a myriad of conventions, and I always have the time of my life. The cosplay community is down-to- Earth and super sweet, I have made so many friends through cosplay and conventions!

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

You better believe it! I’ve been to 5 already this year, and I will be headed to J1 Con in Philly, New York Comic Con, and the New Jersey Comic Expo.

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

Ah, I can think of a few right off the bat! I have to go with Emily from Corpse Bride, I absolutely love Tim Burton and his stop-motion animated films (The Nightmare Before Christmas is my favorite movie). From the moment I watched Corpse Bride, I found Emily to be enchanting and haunting, two qualities I always adore. Emily also has an emotional and heart-wrenching backstory, which lures the viewer into her even more.

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

Pursue what you love and never be embarrassed to be yourself. We were all born to be originals, not copies. It doesn’t matter your age, weight, or race, ANYONE can cosplay! And don’t be discouraged if you feel your cosplay isn’t “good enough” because everyone starts somewhere, and the only way to move is forward.

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9) Where can we find you online?

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Starbolt Cosplay

July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Starbolt Cosplay! Starbolt Cosplay first caught my attention through her Starfire cosplay, it’s one of the best I’ve seen! Let’s find out some more about Starbolt Cosplay.

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

A friend of mine told me they were going to dress up as a character and go to comic con. I was absolutely shocked! I was growing up in a small town at the time and had never heard of conventions let alone cosplay. It sounded so fun I convinced my friend to bring me to the next convention they went to. Spoiler: it was amazing.

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 gather my cosplay inspiration mostly from my current interests, a little from my childhood and friends. I primarily cosplay characters I love and connect to on personal level.
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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 make all my own costumes, mostly from scratch unless I can buy a piece really cheap. Like a pair of tights for example. I’d say the trickiest part has been a current cosplay I’m working on, it has moving parts and I’ve never done anything like it before!

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

That’s super easy, any Starfire I’ve done is a favorite. Representing her always makes me happy.

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

The experience of cosplaying at conventions is very rewarding, but also has a few bumps. You have the opportunity to meet so many amazing people, some of my current best friends I’ve met at conventions in costume! However, you can run into people who feel it’s okay to harass cosplayers.

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

Upcoming in 2017 I’ll be attending Katsu Con, Colossal Con, Anime Central, Dragon Con, and quite a few others! I’ll be posting a proper schedule online in January.

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

Honestly, probably just a cosplay I already have, 80s Starfire. Buuuut if I had to choose a new cosplay maybe Mercy from Overwatch. She’s got a lot of cool props.

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

Cosplayers, keep in mind that although the idea of cosplay fame seems glamorous, you need to stay true to who you are even if it means losing fans. Do what’s right for you, and no one else.

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9) Where can we find you online?

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Princess Jazz Cosplay

July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Princess Jazz Cosplay! Princess Jazz Cosplay is our first cosplayer featured from sunny Australia. Let’s find out some more about Princess Jazz Cosplay.

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I kind of fell into cosplaying. I’ve studied textiles and dressmaking previously. When I went to uni for my nursing/paramedics degree they had a Heroes and Villains night and for the hell of it, I made Jill Valentine (STARS) from Resident Evil for it. Made everything, (even the gun). A couple of weeks later was a major Convention in Australia so I decided to go with a girlfriend wearing the same costumes we had made for the party.

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

Primarily comics. I’m a giant geek, and I love DC more than anything (except maybe Star Trek) so a lot of the cosplays I want to do come from the pages of DC’s library.

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

Honestly, not enough time. I have a bad habit of making my costumes days (and in some cases hours) before an event. My workload doesn’t give me a lot of free time, and when it does, I tend to play videogames instead of sew. So simply putting them together before I’m supposed to leave is the trickiest part.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

My DC Arkham Knight Harley Quinn. It was probably the most popular costume I’ve done so far, and its most definitely the one I’ve had the most photos of. It gets a lot of attention and I love being silly for a few hours.

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

A little overwhelming at times, but you quickly realise that you’re a part of a giant community and then it becomes awesome. (it doesn’t help to have a fiancé who knows practically everyone).

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

OZ Comic-Con Sydney and Gamma.Con in Canberra are confirmed at the moment. Due to my workload, I can’t commit to cons that far in advance.

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

Its not so much time or money but confidence, but I’ve always wanted to do my namesake Princess Jasmine, or Slave Leia, but not quite there yet to do them.

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

Just do it, you aren’t alone, we are all one big community, and you will find people who have the same interests as you. Likes don’t mean anything, it all depends on how much fun YOU have.

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9) Where can we find you online?

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Eris Cosplay

July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Eris Cosplay! Eris Cosplay grabbed my attention by her awesome Doctor Who cosplays, I haven’t seem many on the net yet but hers were some of the best. Let’s find out some more about Eris Cosplay.

 

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

I’ve always loved to get dress up, every year I waited for Halloween like Christmas, it was the only time of the year I could be my favourite characters or just be spooky and scary. On 2013 at my ever first Con I met Ivy Doomkitty, and we talked for a while and I told her that I was too afraid to do what they do, but I was dying inside for trying it!! She was so sweet and told me “Do it, you won’t regret it” those words made my mind up and I decided to do my ever first costume…and it was Kara Zor-El a.k.a SuperGirl! I actually never used it at a Con, the ever first costume I used at a Con was my Harley Quinn dress, and Oh boy, Ivy was right, I haven’t regretted a single thing I have done in this adventure.

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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 usually like to browse around on the web and find fanart of the characters I love, I like to do that because I feel that the person who drew that has leave a little part of his/her heart on their art, and I also got inspiration from the comics I read and the programs I watch, sadly I haven’t fulfilled my childhood dreams and been Sailor Moon, but soon I will made my little 5 year old me proud!

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

Right now I don’t possess the necessary skills to do a costume from scratch, so a close friend helps me to put them together, but hopefully soon I will be able to do them myself, but don’t get mistaken, it isn’t easy to just leave by their luck something as an important as the creation of your baby, so you have to be extra detailed on how the costume should look.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

That is a tough question, I have loved every single one I have on my closet, but if I’ll have to choose, it will be Harley Quinn, my two versions of Harley I have done so far are so fun to use, you can be as crazy as you want and make people smile!

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

It was so fun! I was so nervous but the moment I step on the convention floor I knew I was going to have the time of my life, and I did, it was great meeting people who love the fandoms that you do and taking pictures with everyone, if you are curious about cosplay, you should definitely try it, you won’t regret it 😉

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

Well, here in Mexico we have kinda like our version of San Diego Comic Con, it is called La Mole Comic Con, and it takes place on September of this year, so I’ll definitely be there with some friends, we have a surprise that I can’t wait to you to see!

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

I want so bad to try the Arkham Knight Harley Quinn, that is my cosplay dream and because one thing or another I haven’t been able to do it, but I swear to the Cosplay Gods I will do it and it’s gonna be amazing!

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

We all are here for the fun and the experience to meet new people and share the love to our fandoms, so don’t be shy, give it a try and be yourself, because we are all authentic and don’t let anyone put you down, follow your dreams and let your imagination fly as high as you want, remember; the sky is the limit.

9) Where can we find you online?

Here is where we can stay in touch and you can contact me (:

 

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Nasu Cosplay

July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Hi Readers

It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Nasu Cosplay! nasu Cosplay grabbed my attention with her bold, bright and colourful cosplays, as we continue our world tour of cosplayers, she’s also from Spain! Let’s find out some more about Nasu Cosplay.

1) How did you get into cosplaying?

My first meet with cosplay was when I was 13 years old and I went to my first local convention.I was like “oh! they are dressed like my favorite characters. I want to do that too” and since that day I started to make costumes by myself.

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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 in practically everything I read,see,play…And yes, I love cosplaying characters who I have loved when I was a child, like the muses from Hercules. I enjoy that more than cosplaying actual characters.

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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 make most of my costumes by myself, but If they have something like tights or something that I can buy, and is cheaper than making them, I will clearly choose the first option. To date, I think the most difficult thing I have made was the Rebellion sword, cause that was my first prop.

4) What’s your favourite cosplay to date?

My favourite is Koshka (From Vainglory), because that was my first difficult cosplay and I have a special love for her.

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

I have had a lot of good and bad experiences in conventions. The best was when I wore a cosplay for first time and the worst was in my first contest.

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

I only go to spanish cons, as I find the foriegn cons expensive.My next con will be “Japan Weekend Madrid“.

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

It would clearly be Rachnera from Monster Musu, and another one I’ll do would be Grommash Hellscream.

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

The only thing I can say is that try to cosplay of characters you love, not trending ones.

9) Where can we find you online?

You all can find me on the following sites

I try to answer always all messages.

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

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An Interview With Cosplayer Laurenwhalezz

July 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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It’s time for another cosplay interview, this time we meet Laurenwhalezz! Laurenwhalezz grabbed my attention by her awesome Adventure Time cosplay. Let’s find out some more about Laurenwhalezz .

1) How did you get into cosplay?

When I was little I would always love to dress up as a character from a show or video game. I would always try and find an excuse to dress up wherever I went. As I got older I realized that I wanted to do it more often! My sister Kayleigh sometimes helped me out with cosplay outfits. I can’t wait to cosplay more characters I love!

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 tv shows, anime, video games and comics mostly. Everything I watch, there’s always that one character that stands out in the show/video game, and I’m just like, I NEED to cosplay that character.

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

Honestly I mostly buy my cosplays online. I make parts of cosplay’s every once in awhile. I want to learn how to make outfits. So that I don’t have to continuously buy them online. I love people who make their own, it inspires me to become that great too! But the trickiest part I made would probably be the thigh high boots for my Erza Scarlet cosplay. We had to go through two sewing machines for it to actually sew correctly. But in the end it worked out great!

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4) What’s your favorite cosplay to date?

This is hard haha. I like all my cosplays honestly. But I guess if I had to choose one I would say my Lucy Heartfilia cosplay. I love her so much. Her character and her personality both fit mine really well lol. That’s mostly the reason why I love being her. I also really love my Erza Scarlet one as well. There’s so much detail put into the outfit that I love it so much.

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

I LOVE going to conventions! I love meeting different people who like the same stuff I like. I could basically relate to them and its just so awesome! I’ve already made friends with a lot of con people. I love seeing different cosplays that others do and you can tell how much detail goes into their outfits and its just so cool to me. My geeky, nerdy side starts to show whenever I’m at conventions and I just love it lol.
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6) Can we expect to see you at any conventions this year?

Yes, I will be at Hoshicon in Charlotte, Ashville Anime Regional, and Ichibancon.

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

I would definitely cosplay Silk Spiderman. I’ve always wanted to cosplay her. She has been one of the many characters I wish to cosplay! Also I would really love to do the live action Cinderella. I absolutely love her. I would love to try and attempt to make her dress which would be awesome if it turns out amazing!

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

My advice is, if you have someone or something you would want to cosplay, go for it! Don’t worry about other cosplayers, all that matters is that your having fun doing what you love and enjoying every bit of it! Do it for yourself not for others. Make friends and have fun doing what you love!:D

9) Where can we find you online?
Right now I’m mostly on Instagram

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

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