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Cosplay can get expensive, especially if you're taking it seriously and regularly trying out new ideas. So take it from Anucha “Cha” Saengchart. The Internet's beloved cosplay enthusiast and the creator behind "Lowcost Cosplay" is back at it again to remind us that it's possible to transform into someone else on a shoestring budget. All it takes is creativity.

From a bootleg Joker to Billie Eilish straight out of a VOGUE cover, Saengchart is sure to inspire you with his out-of-the-box use of everyday items. No wonder he has over 5M followers! When you're done scrolling through this post, you can find more of his ingenious cosplay on our previous articles hereherehere, and here.

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Saengchart's cosplay and the fan army it has earned him is even more impressive when you consider his competition. From buying their outfits at stores to commissioning artists to create one-of-a-kind costumes, it's common for people to spend up to a couple thousand dollars on a single look.

Which shouldn't come as a surprise when you consider that people paid an estimated $17.8 billion for costumes and wigs alone in 2017, and the global industry is said to be worth at least $45 billion dollars and growing at a rate of 15% each year.So in a game where some think that big bucks mean big attention, Saengchart is living proof that the opposite is (also) true.

“If you become creative and properly use your imagination, you can use anything that makes you happy to cosplay,” Saengchart said in an interview.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just love the faces he makes when getting dressed up.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man, talk about your camel toe... that's a whole elephant right there... inside a chicken.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a few ideas for all those wondering how he can breathe and how he'll get the tape off without it hurting like hell. One is that he has actually used the tape to make a helmet/headpiece that doesn't actually cover his face. As he is facing away from the camera in the final shot, you can't see any evidence that he kept the tape from the setup shots on his face. Two is that there is a very easy way to remove the tape (which is packing tape, not duct or Gaffa tape) and that is to soak it off in a warm bath.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope he didn’t out tape on hair balls it’s painful to take it off 😬

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Alexandra Elenich
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The friction with the tape and he prob used some tape on his hands maybe glue

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy has too much time on his hands. Brilliant, though.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is NO tape on his face, that pic was just to show the material he is using. Rather irresponsible! I would believe that he is wearing a longsleeved t-shirt and leotards plus socks, and the tape does not even need to be wrapped all around. The headpiece is separate.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks kind of dangerous. How does he not suffocate?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how does he get the tape off without ripping his entire body apart?

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't imagine taping my whole body. His skin can't breathe now.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how he will manage to rip the duct tape of himself without extreme pain?!

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean if you wanted to do running you would probably ho past the speed limit, how the f***k do the police not see sonic - > -

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does he come up with all of these interpretations? That is one creative mind!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is descrimination against the other power puff girls, they deserve to be luved too 😂😭

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahahaha!! He is seriously one of the most entertaining people on t'internet.

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