So yesterday (18th September 2016) I embarked on my first ever Comic-Con and attended Oz Comic-Con in Brisbane and having been my first one I really had no idea of what to expect, but I can tell you it was certainly opening experience! I went in knowing two things…. The first is that there would be Harley Quinn’s as far as the eye could see and the second is that it would be the same for Deadpool and I was right (that doesn’t happen often) but I tell you some of the Cosplay that I seen was absolutely mind-blowing, elaborate, creative and beautiful. Brisbane hosted on Sunday the final of the Australian Cosplay Champion But is wasn’t all about the cosplay, Oz Comic-Con goers in Brisbane were treated to the unveiling of the new Star Wars Rogue One Death Troopers.
Being my first Comic-Con it wouldn’t be right not to sit in on a Q & A panel, the first one was Devon Murray who played Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter Movies, he was so funny and had us in the palm of his hand, even though he said he was socially awkward at the start of the panel but he did a great job and kept us very entertained with his antics. I got to catch the first bit of Ksenia Solo’s panel who most of you would know her as Mackenzie “Kenzi ” Malikov from lost girl, she was great and really down to earth and would have loved to stay to the end of her panel however the Australian Cosplay Champion was kicking off.
The Brisbane heat was held first and there were some amazing competers but unfortunately there could only be one winner and that Lumin Cosplay, then the winner from each states faced off in the Australian Cosplay Champion Final.
The state finalists were: Astrokerrie Cosplay (perth), Lilla Bee Cosplay (Adelaide), Artemis Costuming (Melbourne), Henchwench (Sydney) and Lumin Cosplay (Brisbane).
All of them were just incredibly intricate and the thought, planing and crafting that went into them is just massive, but again there could only be one winner and the Australian Champion of Cosplay 2016 winner was: Henchwench (Sydney).
Henchwench will now go on to compete on the world stage at C2E2 2017, taking on Cosplayers from across the globe in the Crown Championship of Cosplay!
As I mentioned above yesterday the Star Wars Death Trooper Replicas from the highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story were revealed. The Death Troopers are based on original concept designs from A New Hope, by Joe Johnston and Ralph McQuarrie, and are making their Star Wars debut in Rogue One.
“Rogue One” tells the story of a group of unlikely heroes, who in a time of conflict band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapons of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
Rogue One os in cinemas December 15th.
MY STAND OUT COSPLAYERS
These awesome people stood out because of the quality, passion and craftsmanship, you guys absolutely made my day and cant wait to see you all again!
Nick – Druid
Nick
Nick The Druid – Nick made this by hand!! He said that he had planned to be a Druid and started to make each item in separate projects for it to eventually come together. I was just totally in awe, and the effort and craftmanship that went into this was just amazing, he looked like he had just walked off a movie set!
Gorochon Ecthor – Deadpool
Deadpool was kind enough to get a pic with me, I had to get one with him! you can find Gorochon and his cosplaying on the link below
Awesome Oldies Cosplay – Queen of Hearts & Dr. Strange
Queen of Hearts and Dr. Strange were my stand outs and the work that went into them was again mind-blowing, they made absolutely everything you see, they are a husband and wife team and their son also cosplayers with them as well. They were Cosplaying before it cool, and they make absolutely everything from the clothes with all the tiny details, to the props with the 3D printer. The detail in the clothing alone are intricate and beautiful and the you add in the props that are just as intricate and incredible. Take the anatomical heart for example, it was done on the 3D printer and I have to say it just looked awesome! These guys are incredibly talented and such lovely people to take the time to have a chat and a photo with me.
You can find Awesome Oldies Cosplay on the Facebook link below, so head over and have a look at their page and give them some love.
Awesome Oldies Cosplay Facebook Page
Nightingale Cosplay
Nightingale Cosplay were also stand outs on the day for me, they looked awesome and as a kid growing up with Batman I had to get a photo and again they were so lovely to take the time and pose for what was probably 200th photo for the day. You can also find Nightingale Cosplay on the Facebook link below, so please head over to their page and give them some love!
Nightingale Cosplay Facebook Page
I had such an amazing first Comic- Con but there were two major highlights for me, meeting and getting a photo with Mitch Pileggi and meeting some of the most incredibly talented, creative and just down right lovely Cosplayers it was only right to save the best for last they wonderful guys and gals that were my favorites of the day. I just want to thank you all for taking the time to have a photo and chat with me, you are all incredibly talented so think you for your devotion and wanting to share your craft and passion with me and our readers, You have absolutely made my first ever Comic- Con and I really look forward to see you next time!!
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