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PAX West 2017 Cosplay thread
Hey all,
Now that tickets sales have come and gone and most of the ticket hype dust has settled, I thought it would be a good idea to get the cosplay thread up!
Please feel free to use this thread for all things cosplay related. Post what cosplays you plan on bringing, ask for advice on upcoming cosplays, find others who are cosplaying the same game, series or franchise as you, etc.
For first timers: PAX generally isn't as cosplay-heavy as other conventions but there are rules in terms of props and attire that all cosplaying attendees MUST follow:
(These are lifted from the PAX website)
Props:
All prop weapons brought to the show MUST be approved at the Info Booth as soon as you arrive. We will be looking for the following criteria:
Attire:
Cosplaying attendees may be asked to alter or modify their costume if it is considered overtly sexual.
(More information can be found under the Safety and Security section of the PAX site)
Now that tickets sales have come and gone and most of the ticket hype dust has settled, I thought it would be a good idea to get the cosplay thread up!
Please feel free to use this thread for all things cosplay related. Post what cosplays you plan on bringing, ask for advice on upcoming cosplays, find others who are cosplaying the same game, series or franchise as you, etc.
For first timers: PAX generally isn't as cosplay-heavy as other conventions but there are rules in terms of props and attire that all cosplaying attendees MUST follow:
(These are lifted from the PAX website)
Props:
All prop weapons brought to the show MUST be approved at the Info Booth as soon as you arrive. We will be looking for the following criteria:
- It cannot fire any sort of projectile. (Nerf guns are only allowed if they have been deactivated and cannot fire.)
- It cannot be an airsoft weapon. (Yes, even if it’s deactivated.)
- It cannot be sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure. This includes all real swords, daggers and knives. It also includes ceramic blades, needles, syringes and anything that can pierce (for example, a Little Sister syringe made of wood would not be allowed)
Attire:
Cosplaying attendees may be asked to alter or modify their costume if it is considered overtly sexual.
(More information can be found under the Safety and Security section of the PAX site)
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Tracer is already done, save for some minor fixes. Twintelle and Pamitha will be new projects I'll be working on this summer.
And depending on the weather I'll bring my Henchmen 21 cosplay from the Venture Bros episode, "Every Which Way but Zeus".
The crescent moon doesn't come to a point, so I don't the ends need to be replaced with foam.
Maybe the two points at the lower part of the spear blade.
Prop looks awesome though!
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As far as making a new thing I'll be short on time so the plan so far is just to do a Shy Gal. I'm assuming that won't run afoul of any "overtly sexy" rules, and honestly I may just do regular tights instead of garters 'cuz it means buying less.
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(only going Saturday and Monday because my family couldn't get other tickets before it was sold out!)
Highlights from a baby PAXer: First time with VR, awesome Indie games, and Acq Inc. "C" Team shenanigans
Any ideas on what I could do with the hair?
Are you thinking of using a wig or your own hair? With a wig, you could buy one that is teased and style it to the right amount of crazy. With your own hair, you won't have the headache from wearing a wig all day but then detangling and washing out the hairspray will be just as bad. Hope that helps!
Highlights from a baby PAXer: First time with VR, awesome Indie games, and Acq Inc. "C" Team shenanigans
Thank you! My own hair seems easier but not sure if I could make it stand-up enough, so maybe a clip-on just for the front fringe-like-thing. I'll browse the interwebs!
I hadn't thought about the wig-ache, thanks for reminding me.
PunkJr
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Yes, my middle name really is MEGATRON
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I just bought a serger and omg... it makes me roll around with happiness.
And I have a 1950s housewife Scarlet Witch nearly done. (To match my friend who is will be a 50's Black Widow.)
I'll also be wandering the floor every day with a yellow exclamation mark... Giving out quests and such. Thinking I may make a FFXIV-esque exclamation mark for the WM outfit.
I've not figured out what else I'll be wearing as that is only 2 days of stuff.
Just got my passes in the mail, guess I should actually start making my new cosplay...
I don't think there is a rule per se but I remember a Lara Croft cosplayer from a couple PAX Easts ago saying she got stopped by security because of all the blood and bruises she had on her cosplay. Security was super concerned and asked her a lot of questions. She said she was fine and it was all makeup.
To be safe, I would recommend emailing PAX and asking.
Ok thanks that's really good to know because aside from all the blood, Chris also has a huge bruise on his forehead and Ashley has a black eye. That would really suck to get stopped by security. At least they're concerned enough to stop people though. Us damn cosplayers make our makeup so damn realistic, I don't blame them for thinking it might be real. If it turns out to be a concern though, we could always just drop the gore down a notch so we don't look as beat up. It won't be as accurate as I'd like but we don't need to get stopped all day by concerned citizens. That sounds like more hassle then it's worth...
FTC: HONK.
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Gotta love those spoilers
Yeah I was more referring to the forums than at the actual event
I'm bringing my Haru cosplay to PAX but not sure if I'll get the chance to wear it during the weekend. It's my "comfy" cosplay to change into when I get tired of some of my heavier ones.
I'm new to the area, so I didn't get a chance to buy passes (working on that) IF I do make it, I'll most likely be bringing my Solider 76 from Overwatch, and my Delsin Rowe from InFamous: Second Son! Keep me posted on any Overwatch meetups :biggrin:
Thanks!
Scotty
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Guess I'm doing Tracer on Saturday then.
For the staff we are actually going to put foam caps on the spikes since that turned out to be a more workable solutions.
The costume:
Yo, that's awesome! How did you do the wig?
Actually we got the wrong foam (gap filling instead of expanding) and it was waaaay too heavy. In the future I'd recommend using foam to create the base, then putting paper mache on top to create a shell and cutting that off so that you have something that is light and hollow, but rigid. Also use fabric glue for the wefts, we used mod podge and it sucked.