Every seasoned cosplayer has had that one moment: the slow walk of shame to con ops for prop inspection, hoping that the foam prop you spent 40 hours painting doesn’t get flagged for looking too real. Prop inspections aren’t just a formality—they’re a crucial part… Read More »Why Prop Inspection Rules Matter for Cosplayers
Let’s be Candid – the whole cosplay and convention community is at a crossroads. What used to feel like a vibrant, passionate community is starting to feel fragmented, tense, and, at times, outright hostile. Drama is louder than collaboration. Gatekeeping is replacing mentorship. Ego is… Read More »A Random Cosplayer’s guide to networking at conventions
Panels can be a fun and lucrative way to get started in the convention and cosplay community! To start, you will need a panel outline, like the freebie we offer. What’s a panel outline? It’s the document that outlines what you will need to successfully… Read More »A Random Cosplayer’s Guide to the Panel Outline template
Comic conventions are more than just gatherings of fans; they are vibrant celebrations of creativity, passion, and community. A large facet of convention programming, these panels can make or break the attendance of a convention. Hosting a panel can be rewarding, as well as a… Read More »Embracing con and cosplay Culture: Hosting a Panel at a Convention
July 2021 (Names have been left out to protect those involved) “What? I would never cosplay with some amateur-hour cosplayers at some amateur-hour comic con!”I was crushed. Here I was, sitting in a prejudging room at a regional event, asking a professional cosplayer (and photography client)… Read More »Navigating the Dramatic Seas of Cosplay
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