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Cosplay has become a massive cultural phenomenon in the past decades, giving rise to a slew of events and conventions dedicated solely to costume play. Every year, millions of fans gather wearing costumes of their favorite characters from anime and television series, video games, comic books, and movies. Comic Con is one such event, having started off as a comic book convention and today celebrating all forms of media and entertainment in pop culture, especially cosplay. Check out the best of the best cosplayers from this year’s Comic Con New York.
Bored Panda also got in touch with Nick Roman, one of the participants of Comic Con New York. Nick is a content creator for the YouTube reviews channel RegularCars as well as the man behind his personal video project Limited Time Roman. His fascination for cosplay is what brought him to Comic Con this year (where, by the way, Nick was sporting a suit and a Sony Pictures t-shirt as his cosplay).
Nick was also kind enough to provide us with his photos featured in this article.
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#1
Hercules (Disney)
Tara 6 years ago
I hadn’t heard of him so I looked him up, and I took a deep dive into his cosplay. Very cool.
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#2
Barbara And Adam (Bettlejuice)
Meghan Turnis 6 years ago
nope nope nope nope nightmares and a bag o' nope. Really great costumes but thanks for the nightmares guys.
Nick’s first experience with Comic Con was back in 2014 (also in New York) when he was working as a writer for Rickey.org. “I had press obligations at the time and so I ended up spending much of my day in the interview area, speaking with casts from various programs and typing up articles. So I didn't get to wander the convention floor as much as I might have liked. But I loved that experience, and it's what ignited my fandom for comic conventions.”
#3
Newton Scamander (Fantastic Beasts)
Amberly Middlemiss 6 years ago
the full name is Newton Artemis Fido Scamander!
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Jeanette Lamey 6 years ago
It’s fantastic. But should not look directly in camera for the ultimate accuracy.
#4
Nebula (Marvel)
Conrad Strucker 6 years ago
so if nebula is driving the ship do you say "metal to the pedal" instead of "pedal to the metal"
According to Nick, this year’s Comic Con New York was far more chaotic than most due to the bigger attendance, but still very exciting. “It feels like more of a community when people turn out in big numbers, even if it can get cramped. Then again, I'm typically there to just look at cool cosplay and make videos.”
#5
Cinderella And Deadpool
#6
Alien
Pusfarm 6 years ago
"Get away from her, you B***H!!" Sigourney nailed that line.
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Robert Maybeth 2 years ago
This guy is a cosplay KING! Esp because, I don't even want to think just how hot hot HOT it has to be inside that suit - anything for art's sake!
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
The creature is known as a Xenomorph. Alien is the movie title. The fact that I know this makes me feel like as nerdy as the geeks that attend these conventions.
When asked about the most exciting thing about conventions like Comic Con, Nick expressed his vast interest in cosplay: “I love the cosplay. The creativity and ingenuity of cosplayers is something that will never cease to impress me.”
#7
Meg (Disney)
Kate Ogden 6 years ago
I did meet the Hercules...but he was dressed as Gaston instead 🤣
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Robert Maybeth 2 years ago
I hope next year she goes playing Meg from Supernatural this time MEGGGGG-64...3852b0.gif 
#8
Mr. T
Koalamonster 6 years ago
Sooo... is that a red onesie that he's wearing under Carhartt overalls? Is that what's going on there?
Nunya 6 years ago
i'm sorry, but the gold dollar sign ruins this one for me. his gold was not about money, never was. if this one was so "dedicated" to his cosplay, he would have found, quite easily, that the gold chains Mr T wore represented the chains of slavery that brought his ancestors to America.
“I found the Savitar outfit from The Flash Season 3 particularly impressive, along with the Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask cosplay.” continued Nick. “There were also some clever outfits like the Rick Roll YouTube costume and Adam Savage's No Face outfit.” All of these cosplays are featured in this article.
#9
Thor (Marvel)
Femur! 6 years ago
I'm really proud of this one because many of us can be the Fat Thor! And still be kicking a*s cosplay! LOL
Jacqueline Rivera 6 years ago
Thor was amazing cosplay first your going to Comicon and my brother knocked out of the ball park I'm proud to be called your big sister and your biggest fan love you bro ❤
#10
Rick Astley
Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
Bit sad he has to walk around with the text spelling out who he is. Without the frame I'd be "Is there a new Ghostbusters with yuppie character?"
Laura Catania 6 years ago
I saw him on Saturday in person. Could not help but dance along. He was awesome
You can find Nick on Instagram and Twitter under the tag theromannick. He will also be publishing his own Comic Con New York video on both YouTube Channels that he’s a part of.
#11
Harley Quinn and The Joker (DC)
Robert Maybeth 2 years ago
Good boyfriend who is playing the The Smoker and the Midnight Toker
#12
John Wick
Amazon QT 6 years ago
🤣🤣🤣🤣 ~that’s such a toupee kinda comment to make! LOL
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Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
Brought a (toy) gun to a classroom?!?! I assume this is not in the US or some panicked person would be calling SWAT.
Amazon QT 6 years ago
Most likely it’s not here in the US, pretty sure they would’ve been stopped bf they entered the school.
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Bored Panda is extremely amazed by the cosplayers and their fantastic costumes featured in this article. However, our hardworking Panda Staff could not determine some of the characters portrayed below, so take a look and let us know about what we’ve missed!
#13
No-Face (Spirited Away)
Kirsteen McDonald 6 years ago
It’s Adam Savage! Brilliant costume, saw his YouTube video about it.
Britt Pedersen 6 years ago
No, it's not Adam Savage. His costume didn't have a mouth, and it was made of another material. (Unless you actually met the person in the picture and knows that it's him, or he has released another video of him making another No-Face costume, in that case I apologise for correcting you)
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#14
Poison Ivy (DC)
Nicole Bryan 6 years ago (edited)
That's Duchess Designs! Instagram.com/duchessdesignscreations
Alusair Alustriel 6 years ago
Wait, so does that mean she didn't make it herself, just bought a full costume?
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karen snyder 6 years ago
Lovely lady and all, but.... This is only Poison Ivy in title. What's up with Jesus's Mom's crown of roses? The veil cape? She looks like a dollar store threw up on some H&M tights. I'll take the downvotes to defend the honor of my favorite villain of all time. Ivy is badass, not a piece of a*s.
Nicole Bryan 6 years ago
I made the costume in style of Art Nouveau... hence the crown of thorns and flowing Cape. Depending on the illustrator, the rest of the costume is pretty true to form. Some illustrators draw her in a body suit, but others she's wearing a two piece, or something very revealing. I designed the leaves because I imagined someone who crowned herself to be mother nature to have plants look like they are spouting from her as if she is literally creating life. So many people do the basic leaf bodysuit as typically seen in the cartoons. I wanted to do something different, which is also why I used actual moss and leaves on this costume. And don't worry. She's still a badass, even if she is showing some skin.
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#15
Hela (Marvel)
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
Maybe she was just feeling horny that day...
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 6 years ago
That headdress is impressive! I would end up accidentally poking someone’s eye out. Must be one hell of a headache and neck ache to wear that though.
Shireen 6 years ago
I've never understood why they didn't give Cate Blanchette a real crown when she played Hela... the CGI version looks awful...
Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
Weight and other practical reasons, like continuity... My bet is that 'real' would look worse and has been tried as well.
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The Hound And Arya Stark (Game Of Thrones)
#17
Pennywise (IT)
glowworm2 6 years ago
This is actually a great gender swap version without making it overly sexy.
Stille20 6 years ago
Agreed. Not that it can't be a little sexy, but the "sexy _____", like mario but in a bikini, is such a desperate cry to be objectified and call it art.
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Vex Boxx 6 years ago
Nope nope nope nope. I'd nope right on out of there. Right after I soiled my pants.
Heather Rea 6 years ago (edited)
Ditto. Saw one scene of that movie when I was a kid. Gave me a 20 year clown phobia.
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Spider-Man And Spider-Woman (Marvel)
Radoslava Petrakieva 6 years ago
It's Spider-Gwen for us, as readers, but in universe she is Spider-Woman.. would be somewhat strange if she just gave out her name when she's trying to hide her identity.
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Random Panda 6 years ago
An AU, where Gwen Stacy is Spiderwoman. I think she has her own comic book series.
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#19
Wolverine (Marvel)
#20
Loki And Thanos (Marvel)
Kika González 6 years ago (edited)
Loki: Awesome! Thanos: DISTINCTLY smaller than Loki, and long hair?? Not as much. A for effort though
#21
Groot And Antman (Marvel)
Ava Florine 6 years ago
I like how groot has just one little spot where you can see just his ear
#22
Freddie Mercury
Alex Hendle 6 years ago
The gut behind him needed to cosplay as Danny zuko from Grease! That hair! Lol
#23
Ron Swanson (Parks And Recreation)
SashaAlexandra 6 years ago
Do you have any history of mental illnesess in your family? - I have an uncle who does yoga.
Erich Roberts 6 years ago
Thanks for all the kind words! I have been Ron at NYCC for the past 6 years!!! if you want to see more Ron, i’m on instagram @Con_Swanson_Cosplay
#24
Wasp (Marvel)
#25
Robin Buckley (Stranger Things)
Laura Catania 6 years ago
I'm predicting there will be a bunch of these at every Halloween party this year
Robert Maybeth 2 years ago
Aww this is perfect! Simple yet dramatic. Now THIS is cosplay how it meant to be.
Misty Suarez-Forehand 6 years ago
My daughter is Robin for Halloween. I think we will make a board too.
#26
Iron Man (Marvel)
TTorrest Author 6 years ago
The costume is great but the guy inside it has more of a Ruffalo thing going on.
#27
Historical Harley Quinn (Dc)
Nicole Bryan 6 years ago
Oh, That's Jules as Historical Harley!https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QqG1cBpfH/?igshid=jbbaacw7f5jc
#28
Sony, Spider-Man And Disney
Stille20 6 years ago
I was going to say, please tell me that's their kids because that's amazing
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Carlos Chávez 6 years ago
Please tell me they started a tug of war with spidey in the middle at some point.
#29
Wolverine (Marvel)
Virgil Blue 6 years ago
Proof Wolvies classic suit could have worked perfectly in the movies. Nicely done!
#30
DoodleBob (SpongeBob SquarePants)
#31
Nurse And Pyramid Head (Silent Hill)
Footrabula 6 years ago
How did she get into the event with her breasts openly displayed, albeit dark glitter-dipped?
Koalamonster 6 years ago
I'll take things that out of context would make me p**s myself for 200...
Femur! 6 years ago
Another gender swap? I don't know, it seems more scary the nurse when was a woman.
#32
Deadpool (Marvel)
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
So much happening in this photo. To the left someone is having his shoelaces tied. His tight pants would rip if he bent forward to do it himself. Next to him is a smurf with a totally hot butt. Then there is Deadpool and next to him - An asian guy with a red pony wig.
#33
Kim Possible
Ronnie Beaton 6 years ago
Ok, whose ears to we have to bend to get a "Kim Possible: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." series?
Flower Crown Faun 6 years ago
Yeah, because she's a cartoon. Believe it or not, this is an actual human being.
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Baby Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)
#35
Doc Ock (Into The Spider Verse)
#36
Maurice And Connie (Big Mouth)
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
I don´t know these characters but the one on the left could be the lovechild of Squidward a unicorn and a teddybear.
Max Palmer 6 years ago
Okay high-five for the dedication to make these awesome costumes from scratch
#37
Captain Marvel
karen snyder 6 years ago
Ok, they're cute and everything, BUT! check out the fantastic couple to the left... Anyone know if they are dressed in costume? I think so, because of the wigs, but I can't place them. So, I've developed a theory that they are cosplaying the characters in a comic book that THEY write, which is loosely based on their own lives.
#38
Bob And Tina (Bob's Burgers)
#39
Mysterio (Marvel)
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
Either that or he just spends the day saying “Sorry” until he wants to kill himself....
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#40
Chucky (Child's Play)
PandaPiñata 6 years ago
Stitches for bit*hes or Pippi Longstocking after the autopsy at the insane asylum.
Koalamonster 6 years ago
Honestly this gives me kind of nightmare Rainbow Brite vibes. Like- strong ones. Which means I love it.
#41
Skull Kid & Moon (Legend Of Zelda)
#42
Power Rangers
Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
No-one white middle 'merrican, no. The rest shook their head, and had & has more urgent worries. But now this sort of blatant things get taken out by a corporate consultant before publishing; 99% of the time, the odd thing slips through. Back in the real world, not really...
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Kitana (Mortal Kombat)
#44
Mike Nelson (Mystery Science Theater 3000)
Stina Kolling 6 years ago
This man is a legend in my MST group on facebook. We all want to know who he is so we can send him stickers.
Naomi Armitage 6 years ago
Mike never head facial hair or a hat. I think he's just a general Gizmonics guy showing off Servo.
Yettichild 6 years ago
Mike had a green or blue jumpsuit, Joel's was red and Jonah's is yellow. I think he is just an employee at Gizmonic Institute.
#45
Star Wars Family
#46
Wonder Woman (DC)
#47
Marshmello And Deadmau5
#48
Kim And Ron Stoppable (Kim Possible)
#49
Flash (DC)
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
My 55-year-old friend went with her 52-year-old sister
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#50
The Phantom Of The Opera And Christine
#51
Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
#52
Space Ghost (Space Ghost Coast To Coast)
Femur! 6 years ago
This show was awesome! when CN have good quality content! and ZOrak! never forget Zorak! 304335-5d9...b04cad.jpg 
Yettichild 6 years ago
Brak be nimble, Brak be quick, Brakies pickle's on a stick....
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Wayne Campbell And Garth Algar (Wayne's World)
#54
Luigi (Mario)
#55
Starbucks Bucky And Tony Stark (Marvel)
#56
Faye Valentine (Cowboy Bebop)
Daria B 6 years ago (edited)
Yay! Faye! ♥ And there's even Kamina from Gurren Lagann behind!!!
Femur! 6 years ago
This one belongs to "cowboy bebop" her name is, Faye Valentine (フェイ・ヴァレンタイン Fei Varentain) is a wanted bounty head and a member of the bounty hunting crew aboard the Bebop. imgbin-fay...0404b0.jpg 
#57
Asuka Langley Soryu (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
#58
Harley Quinn And Joker (DC)
agale 6 years ago
his Joker is an absolute bomb! hers..? well... looks like a random person taking photo with Joker
Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
Hadn't recognized her being Quinn without the title, no.
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Walter Cheego 6 years ago
Not only does he look like Heath Ledger the bat costume is a nice touch, should have spray painted "Jokes on you..." across the front (even though different movies).
Paul Cullum 6 years ago
Yes agreed, the joker, or Batman joker style is fabulous. Hers sucks in comparison.
#59
Joseph Dredd (Judge Dredd)
#60
Cowboy Ghost Rider (Marvel)
Stina Kolling 6 years ago
Did he get LEDs into his pants too? That's some attention to detail!
#62
Vincent Valentine and Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)
#63
Kamina (Gurren Lagann)
#64
Elastigirl (The Incredibles)
#65
Thor (Marvel)
#67
Lex Luthor (DC)
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
He looks like a sexy Cory Booker (sorry about the reality bleed-in)
Stina Kolling 6 years ago
Even when the costume ISN'T showing a lot of skin, you STILL find a way to make it about sex. Girl, you need to get laid.
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#68
Kitana (Mortal Kombat)
#69
White Tiger Zord (Mighty Morphing Power Rangers)
Dave van Es 6 years ago
That's not a transformer. That's the White Tiger Zord from Mighty Morphing Power Rangers
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
Looks like DvEs and htbq we’re right—MMPR are now listed in the heading!
#71
Pennywise (IT)
Jason M 6 years ago
Can you imagine when "Pennywise" has to go to the restroom and people go "Are you the Gorton's Fishstick Guy?"
Load More Replies... Marcellus the Third 6 years ago
When you go in as Pennywise, are you even expecting to be the best Pennywise in the room? Ditto for Harley Q.
#72
The Good Fairy
Nicole Bryan 6 years ago
It's the Good Fairy by Ryan Jude https://www.instagram.com/p/B3W9aVyDjwj/?igshid=hk7z0lxjm80p
#73
Jango Fett (Star Wars)
htbq 6 years ago
we got down voted for pointing out that its not boba but jango....
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#74
Guy Fieri
#75
Darkman
Michelle Chevalier 6 years ago
It's Darkman! Liam Neeson played him in 1990!!! C'mon people...how can you not know that!!!
Femur! 6 years ago
I'm not quite sure if he is the "invisible man" or another character. Invisible-...fd9c8e.jpg 
#76
Captain Marvel
darubyprincess 6 years ago
"Just casually gonna blow Mickey Mouse outta here, what are YOU up to?"
Amr Mohamed 6 years ago
Haha, I think it's her opinion about Marvel now being owned by Disney.
#78
Cloud/Lightning (Final Fantasy)
#79
Ashe and McCree (Overwatch)
#82
Darth Vader (Star Wars)
#83
Sheikah Warrior (Legend Of Zelda)
#86
Sabrina Spellman (Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina)
#87
STEEL (DC)
Taryn Wallace 6 years ago
Is this...a little person or are his costume measurements a little off? I'm totally not saying this to be a d**k I just dont know the character and he looks........very small
Femur! 6 years ago
The name of this one is STEEL is from the "reign of superman" when the original Clark Kent was "killed" by Doomsday, and sent to the sun as a burial. But the sun heal him (according to the character, the stars like the sun, recharge his cells and he is basically unbeatable close to a stat like our sun) STEEL-5d9d...9ba452.jpg 
#88
Prowler (Marvel)
Mary Rose Kent 6 years ago
Those hands/gloves are going to make a pit stop a perilous venture! 💦
StormsTempest 6 years ago
That's the point dude. If he purred like a kitten he'd be completely non-threatening. -_-
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Kylo Ren And Rey (Star Wars)
#90
Barret, Cloud & Vincent (Final Fantasy VII)
#91
Morrigan Aensland (Darkstalkers)
#92
W.B. Mason
Flower Crown Faun 6 years ago
Convention centers can get extremely hot. One shouldn't sacrifice their wellbeing for their appearance
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god, those are everywhere in american schools! great cosplay!
#93
Winter Soldier (Marvel)
Milan Culik 6 years ago
well, shoot a rifle holding it like that and boom, instant pirate! :D
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Yeah because incorrectly holding a plastic gun will really affect your cosplay efforts! #5thammendmantnuts
#94
Guyver
Dolicious 6 years ago
The Guyver - Bio Booster Armor (That´s where my love for anime started in the 90ies) Guyver-5d9...702cc1.png 
#95
EVA-01 (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Femur! 6 years ago
This is the EVA-01 the second unit "made" to get the a*s of the "angels" kicked, it's from the anime with the name "evangelion" it's actually pretty cool, but you will not understand the ending of this anime the first time, I guarantee it, you will think "I do understand" but with the years, you will see you don't LOL 716i-1Dy3K...c8b8fc.jpg 
#96
Scorbunny (Pokemon)
StormsTempest 6 years ago
Aaa this is adorable! I love the use of the jacket. This should be higher!
#97
Spider-Man (Marvel)
#98
RPD Officer And Chris Redfield (Resident Evil)
#99
The Punisher (Marvel)
Flower Crown Faun 6 years ago
Please stop sexually harassing the cosplayers. They dress up to have fun & express themselves, not to have strangers hit on them. Show some decency.
Tristan Ifans 6 years ago
That's the reason i have end with cosplay... too much "who let the fatadin out" and so on... female paladin in world of warcraft have to be thin
Load More Replies... StormsTempest 6 years ago (edited)
Omg people stop being so creepy. If a girl wears something like this its probably for herself, to boost her confidence not for you perverts.
#101
Carnage, Venom & Black Cat
Paul Cullum 6 years ago
Not sure on either of the first two without masks, first looks cool, venom doesn't really convince me at all but black cats on the money
#102
Venom Wolverine And Venom Daredevil (Marvel)
#103
Flash Thompson, Agent Venom (Marvel)
#104
Redcloak (Order Of The Stick)
Stina Kolling 6 years ago
Fabulous webcomic. Sincerely fabulous. Must-read for any rpg player. www.giantitp.com
#105
Beetlejuice
Kevin Doyle 6 years ago
Supposed to be a mash up of Beetlejuice and Darth Vader for some odd reason.
#106
Red/Gold Ranger Hybrid (Power Rangers)
#107
Venomized Wolverine, Ghost Rider & Daredevil
#108
Batman (DC)
#109
Tahm Kench (League Of Legends)
#110
Thanos (Marvel)
Femur! 6 years ago
This is a mixture of various characters, the arm is Yu-gi-oh, the face thanos, the hair Goku God mode, it has the Kratos Knives on the belt, one hand is the gauntlet, the other the iron man armor, and it has a bracelet on the iron man arm, but I don't recognize that. If you ask why I know so much, my daughter is a little fan of anime and heroes. And I only like Superman LOL
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What do you think ?
Flower Crown Faun 6 years ago
Before you complain that these cosplays aren't good quality, you have to remember most cosplayers make their own costumes with their time, money, space, & supplies. You know when you watch a movie & the credits show how many people took care of costumes, makeup, hair, accessories, & special effects? That's what cosplayers do, usually with a tiny budget & not a lot of training. Keep that in mind before you jump down their throats & insult their costumes.
Sansa Blacktyde 6 years ago
No complaints, they are all freaking awesome!! Hard to pick a favourite!
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Lady Marmalade 6 years ago
All of these are cool and all but just think about how hard it was for these people to go to the restroom
Jaybird3939 6 years ago
I don't watch some of the shows/movies that are involved, but I surely can appreciate the time, effort and dedication that went in to the costumes. Some are downright amazing!
Flower Crown Faun 6 years ago
Before you complain that these cosplays aren't good quality, you have to remember most cosplayers make their own costumes with their time, money, space, & supplies. You know when you watch a movie & the credits show how many people took care of costumes, makeup, hair, accessories, & special effects? That's what cosplayers do, usually with a tiny budget & not a lot of training. Keep that in mind before you jump down their throats & insult their costumes.
Sansa Blacktyde 6 years ago
No complaints, they are all freaking awesome!! Hard to pick a favourite!
Load More Replies... Lady Marmalade 6 years ago
All of these are cool and all but just think about how hard it was for these people to go to the restroom
Jaybird3939 6 years ago
I don't watch some of the shows/movies that are involved, but I surely can appreciate the time, effort and dedication that went in to the costumes. Some are downright amazing!
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