cosplay Archives

Where else can you find Judge Dredd and Han Solo in the same room? Why, at San Diego Comic-Con! This year's con brought out some of the best and most enthusiastic cosplays I've seen in a long time No matter what your age or background is, everyone can have fun in costume! Here are the last[...]

Anovos, in a nutshell, makes cosplay dreams a reality The stunning replicas of Star Trek uniforms, stormtrooper armor, and Marvel hero jackets are items that are absolutely drool-worthy The items look like they stepped right off the big screen, and frankly I would love to one day own one of their Star Trek uniforms! Their[...]

Some even share their fandom with their kids through cosplay San Diego Comic-Con is a nerd mecca bringing together people from many different walks of life to celebrate pop culture Here is a selection of pictures showing off some of this love in the geekdom through clothes, ink, and families #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float:[...]

San Diego Comic-Con 2018 has come and gone, but the cosplay will live on in our memories Below are 35 of some of my favorite cosplayers from this weekend, from a variety of different properties! So sit back and enjoy! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left:[...]

San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone for 2018, but we're not done sharing some fabulous cosplay galleries with you! This Incredibles 2 collection comes to us from Mike Tuffley, friend to BC and occasional event photographer for us. Featuring characters like Elastigirl, Mr Incredible, Edna Mode, new character Voyd, The Screenslaver, Frozone, and Jack-Jack (complete with numnum cookie!),[...]

This gallery of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2018 cosplay photos comes to us from Danny D Photography, who shot this gallery of costumed-attendees on Friday of the annual event. We're seeing red, but we're not mad — it's just the color palette! From Scarlet Witch to M Bison and Star Trek, there are some lovely examples[...]

It's the last day of San Diego Comic-Con, but that doesn't mean the cosplay is over Everyone and their puppet racoon have been out on the streets of San Diego showing off what they've got Here's another look at another batch of cosplay courtesy of Bleeding Cool's Endy Mageto, and you can catch his earlier[...]

Photos courtesy of Bleeding Cool's Alex Arevalos: The Marvel Cosplay Gathering for San Diego Comic-Con took place once again outside the convention center, and we have the pictures for you From Black Panther and Nick Fury to Captains Marvel and America and even a tree full of Squirrel Girls, there was some impressive cosplay work being done[...]

Here's some more of the absolutely insane cosplay San Diego Comic-Con has to offer! And if you missed them, check out our first batch of amazing cosplayers. All photos courtesy of Danny D Photography. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ [...]

It's no secret that San Diego Comic-Con features some of the most impressive, dedicated cosplayers the nerd world has to offer Here are just a few that Bleeding Cool's on-the-scene photographer Alex Arevalos caught up with on Wednesday Stay tuned for much, much more over the course of the weekend! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:[...]

Open through July 8th, the event, put on by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation, expects to host well over 350,000 attendees during the course of the four-day event. Photo by Jeremy Rafanan/SPJA Cosplay, as with most conventions (and especially at anime events), is very much front and center All one has to do is pick[...]

Why not add some magic to your summer hairdo? Try out this Tink-inspired tutorial!

Convention season is here! Time to gear up, get your cosplay ready, and have fun ThinkGeek has exactly what you need to complete your costume, no matter what it is From accessories to clothing, they have a little bit of everything for everyone Plus, they have costumes and accessories from a wide range of titles[...]

For four fun-filled days, the Renaissance hotel in Downtown Baltimore was packed full of fans of sci-fi, literature, science, and of course cosplayers The panels ranged in diversity, and the guests were just as unique and interesting The cosplay scene in the halls this year was pretty fantastic, fun, and showed off different skill sets[...]

For many cosplayers or crafters, looking for a new challenge is always fun One such medium people are starting to work with more is thermoplastics! According to Google, thermoplastic can be summarized fairly easily: …denoting substances (especially synthetic resins) that become plastic on heating and harden on cooling and are able to repeat these processes. During this[...]

So, I used to cosplay When I was younger I'd sew costumes together for Otakon and go about my little anime-loving way I've gotten out of cosplay for the most part, but every now and again I still love to create things. At Balticon this past weekend, there were a number of workshops where participants could[...]

This week, Humble Bundle is highlighting the Humble Cosplay 2.0 bundle This book bundle contains a variety of books on sewing, mold-making, 3d printing, body-painting, and other basic and advanced techniques used to make imaginative costumes that come to life Whatever your skill level, there's something new to learn in this bundle The books are[...]

If you haven't heard, Baltimore is getting its very own CosGala event in September! I got to chat with the mastermind behind the event, Tranquil Ashes Cosplay She gave us some insight to the event, what she's excited for, and more! Bleeding Cool: What inspired you to start the CosGala?  Tranquil Ashes: Like a lot of big ideas,[...]

Bleeding Cool contributor Jason Borelli had his camera with him when he recently attended Big Apple Comic Con. While the calendar said "April," the weather on that Saturday suggested more of an early summer vibe, giving cosplayers a warm atmosphere to show off and pose for pictures in front of Penn Station, across the street from[...]

How excited are you for summer? I can't wait to lounge by the pool, or at the beach. I also love nerdy swim wear, so I can always show off my geek pride. Hot Topic has a number of new and exciting swim wear, ranging from Disney princesses to even Harry Potter!

Uniqlo has unveiled its new The Rose of Versailles line of t-shirts, and all of them are perfect for any Rose of Versailles fan!

On September 29th, the first CosGala event will make its glorious debut in Baltimore, MD! This inclusive event is sure to be an experience cosplayers from far and wide, with tickets on sale now What is the CosGala exactly? Well, according to their talented and wonderful showrunners… "The CosGala is founded on the fundamental ideals of[...]

It wasn't that long ago that Nazi costumes weren't unknown in cosplay — whether part of an Indiana Jones troop or backing up the Red Skull But these days storm troopers have been replaced with stormtroopers, and swastikas have been placed in the bin alongside plastic AK-47s Unless you live in Taiwan. Except, it seems, at this[...]

Another Awesome Con has come and gone, and this year was exceptional for cosplay People from all walks of life dressed up as their favorite hero, princess, or even alien, to celebrate all that is pop culture So sit back and relax, and enjoy these shots from Awesome Con 2018! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top:[...]

The inclusive, inviting convention is a haven for cosplayers and fans of all ages Friday was fairly low key, which was ideal for me and my assistant We had a great time meeting new people and taking a few photos as well Enjoy the small collection of Friday cosplayers we saw! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float:[...]

The cosplay I saw this weekend was creative, fun, and showed that Doctor Who is indeed for everybody So sit back, relax, and enjoy the cosplay from this year's (Re)Generation Who! #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ [...]

The cosplay community is full of incredible people It's a group built up by seriously hardworking, talented individuals Few encapsulate this as much as the focus of our spotlight today: TaLynn Kel With a resume that includes a variety of fantastic costumes, published essays, and her own incredibly intriguing website, this is one cosplayer you[...]

Here at BC, we get the opportunity to do a lot of cool things — from reading the latest comics to interviewing our favorite cosplayers The latter is what I get the pleasure of doing today with Corey Morgan, aka Straight Outta Cosplay. Photo by: R.W Stenberg – Aalterra Studios BC: How long have you been cosplaying? What interested[...]

February is coming to an end, but this month has shone a bright light on some incredibly talented cosplayers! One of these is Cree Michelle Rogers, aka Brown Suga Outlaw of the Usual Rangers 5 She challenged herself to a character a day for #28DaysofBlackCosplay and absolutely killed it. We talked to Rogers about what inspired her[...]

Cosplay gatherings have long been a mainstay at fandom conventions, but Atlanta's Dragon Con is home to the most numerous collection of cosplay gatherings in the world as well as some of the largest Cosplay gatherings are when groups of themed cosplayers come together to pose for a photo shoot Once you've taken a photo[...]