Anyone else here went?Or was it just me and my gfIt was hectic, a little disorganized, and full of wannabe streamers (thankfully less than last year) but still a fun as fuck experience
Do the people at Dreamcon actually care about cosplay and animanga? Most of their cosplays weren't accurate in the slightest, but I guess as long as they look "sexy" it's fine to them.
>>10973678>There was white people there tooWhy would they subject themselves to this?
>>10973693Because the alternative is AM.
>>10973691Fight Night
>>10973696Is AM bad
Thoughts when you see this?
>>10973780What body type do you think that Inuyasha is then?
>>10973785Inuyasha is canonically a twink.
>>10973793And the Inuyasha in that pic does not look twinkish to you?
Someone this cute can't be a girl! ...Wait a second.
>>10973684I need to train more
anons, i want to make battle android cosplay but im having trouble, idk how to make those legs using Eva foam 5mm and 2mm (both are 80kg/m3)
>>10973812Just pop the legs open and do what the manufacturer did but with foam
I would 3d model it and use pepakura designer to create a pattern. You will need a belt sander to get the clean looking chamfers.Might be able to help if you post some contact info.
>jfash these japanese fascist sure dress in a curious way
Okay really what do we do with these fine people gone? Where has everyone started shopping at since they closed? The convenience they offered by having local stores to sample fabrics in person instead of ordering online hoping the color and material works was a blessing and I am lost without them
Just to add to the convo I've noticed a couple of combination fabric/re-use craft supply stores pop up and it's been nice to see. They're usually in smaller spaces, but I've noticed the fabric selections for these types of establishments are much higher quality (100% linen, silk, cotton, wool etc) and I additionally love digging through smaller supplies of notions and laces for various craft projects.
>>10973601>well given that everyone comes to them for fabric I dont think many people share your sentiment.I meant moving back to LA, not visiting for shopping. I wouldn't visit either these days though just because flight+hotel+car rental etc. would make the trip cost more than a trip to Japan does these days.
>>10973601>It's fucking crazy to me that people think sewing is a "niche" thing, as if everyone doesn't wear clothes or has a sewing machine their parents owned.And most of those people only use that machine once or twice a year to hem pants or curtains that they bought. Sewing your own clothing from scratch is far less common than it used to be, and stores like Joann always heavily favored quilting and "craft" fabrics over apparel fabric for that reason. Look at Hobby Lobby now, the tiny amount of apparel fabric they carry is just stuff for Halloween costumes and children's pajamas.
>>10972341mom and pop fabric shops are everywhere. Your technology helps you find it. Open your map app and type "fabric" You already have multiple options and suggestions
>>10973746Nobody does this, asking people first shows that you're friendly and sociable.
What are the pros and cons of each format when taking a shot of a cosplayer in your experience?
>>10973775Photo:>you have to edit and filter it later>requires setup and more time to take>looks anywhere from okay to MUCH bettervideo:>more genuine, captures moving body language, posture, emotional energy etc>you can move the focus around while filming which makes you more likely to get creeped on. Its hard to tell if the guy videoing you is aiming at your tits or not you can only tell laterVideos are better if you're more attractive but photos are more professional and can make mid people look good
Also forgot to add, if the person filming you is really gross looking compared to you and you're uncomfortable being near them, then you can actually ask for a refund by saying you felt sexually harassed. Just threaten to tell other people and then poof the money re-appears in your hands or account
>>10973776>women try not to abuse society's willingness to defend them if they call for help challengedifficulty: impossible
>Little over one month away>Not much talkFuck it. Might as well get a general thread for this con going.August 1st and 2nd at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan.Tickets available at https://www.michigananime.com/tickets
>>10973621Probably it's due to restrictions from the venue.
Ill be there hosting a Gunpla workshop and model contest. Will also have my Gundam EZ8 costume on display and should have a new suit as well.
Schedule is live https://www.michigananime.com/schedule2026
>Anime HangmanOk this sure seems like fun and it's hosted by a voice actress who's voiced plenty of meme-worthy characters.
>>10973745Sick.
What are the most interesting cosplay props you've seen? Pic related is an extremely heavy dark magician girl staff, it weighs 60 lbs and most cosplayers can't hold ithttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVOju54kk8R/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/muPmztRvltUDamn she's so strong!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mPfMFjPx5m0at least this man is strong enough to do it
>>10973771https://www.tiktok.com/@littlejem4/video/7556019846010522902smooth design, moving parts too
Post those seagull feels.My cosplay friend is 23 but looks about 12. We like to tease her, saying that all of her fans are pedos. Well, we might stop now... Her Discord mod didn't show up to Dragoncon. Guess what he was arrested for?And my Etsy order from the UK cancelled.Previous:>>10941913
I need to be less of a sperg at cons I love cosplaying but I never expect to get asked for pictures or people will talk to me so I never know what to do or how to react, so when it does happen I stand awkwardly
I told my parents that mildew took 3 of my wigs and they asked "Who's Mildew?"
>>10960148This
>used to never talk to people at cons>this time will be different>keep seeing cutie over the course of the day at the karaoke>talk a bit too, complimented her cosplay and singing>con about to end>walk around searching for her>ask to add her on discord because meeting someone like minded and then never seeing them again is dumb>she's fine with itNow fucking what? Ask her if she's got plans for another convention and if she wants to go together? Feels weird I've never made con friends before.
>>10974802Ask if she has a boyfriend, then ask if she wants to meet next weekend.
Any style suggestions or new releases you're looking forward to?
pretty nice black and white colorway
I like the new LL releases, generally. Does anyone have any tips for getting "back into" jirai? I started my wardrobe in 2021 so I have some older items but I couldn't buy any more for like the last 2 years and I'd like to change my wardrobe to be a little less neanderthal jirai but it's been so long idk where to start anymore
>>10969692i suggest to check second hand websites because you can find some pretty good cheap stuff on there. interacting with lots of jirai content has helped me improve a lot too!
i was told losing weight would bring down my bust but it only went down by 2cm despite losing 15kgs, is it worth binding to fit into brands like secret honey? i want SO BADLY to wear their pink pinstripe and black setups but my bust is like almost 20cm bigger than their max
>Anime Expo registrations opened today>no threadsDead Board? Did you guys manage to book any hotel rooms before they sold out? My friends and I managed to snag 2 at the Westin and 1 at the AC.
>>10973679America is not Japan and our country is significantly more spread out. You aren't going to get AX attendance multiple times a year because people outside of the West Coast just can't afford to make it a multiple time trip. That's why it's better for their to be big cons throughout the country
>>10973695ax is like 95%+ locals attending. whenever it's asked in a panel if someone traveled from outside california less than that reply. people across america aren't even traveling regardless. 120k might not be possible but something like 100k certainly is. anyway the first anyc numbers were abysmal in comparison, like 20k with huge guests and industry support. smaller than ALA. so it's certainly not a inclusiveness to the US issue >That's why it's better for their to be big cons throughout the countryyou can have your small local cons, but i would like for another of southern california's cons to turn big. i don't think these things are mutually exclusive.
There was a Nami cosplayer at the Day 3 One Piece gathering with oil slathered on her tits. Anyone know who she was?
>>10973688I guess that's Fanime. Not really too familiar with them but they seem like a big con.
>>10974759fanime is basically anime la but in the bay area. it's just a party con with the occasional big guest.
Does anyone have tips for a Bullseye cosplay? I’m going to buy a dark blue commission shirt gray cargo pants, and some gloves but I don’t know where to get a mask. Also the detailing of the logo on the mask and gloves. If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated
Can we have one of those price check threads again? Personally I’ve quit lolita quite some time ago with many pieces just sitting in my closet (mostly moitie) and now that I want to sell my stuff I have no idea what’s the market value of all of it. For example, how much could I get for the Chandelier JSK in black x white? Also, if you have any tips on how to price things that would be greatly appreciated!
>>10972522edit to popular item: you could also always start on the high end of a bid and just relist if it doesn't sell at a discounted rate - I think that's actually the preferred thing to do. Depends on how much time you have to invest in selling!
>>10972469You'll make more money and move things faster separating the items out. Lots don't really do well.
I also have this St. Peter's Cross Lace OP from Moitie from 2006 and no idea what to list it for. As far as I know it’s one of the more rarer pieces (also used to be my dream dress back in the day). I wonder what would be a reasonable starting price for an auction?
>>10972595You can check for how much moitie pieces sold for by going to the lace market, clicking on “advanced search”, then clicking “show advanced filters” and then set auction status to “only completed” and type in the brand moi meme moitie on the brand section of the menu. You should be able to look for a specific jsk or op by typing the name in the main search bar with all those settings applied. Hope that made sense, lol.
Looking for price check on items:AP Ennui jsk BlackAP Princess Over Blouse WhiteBTSSB Papillonnage en eclats Blouse IvoryBTSSB Rin Chan's Twinkle Fairy Blouse WhiteMeta Dot Frill Short Sleeve Blouse Ivory
I made my own Rise Kujikawa cosplay from persona 4 dancing all night, it was my first big sewing project and I had a of of fun with it!!!
>>10972476Nice. I love Rise.
>>10972476k, timestamp or fake and fuck off
>>10972476>>10972485>not a low quality dirty mirror selfieits fake...
Thread for posting your cosplays, or asking advice on cosplaying. Stop making singular threads for your cosplays, newfags, this isnt reddit
In Canada I used to source my custom printed fabric from Spoonflower/USA, now I am in the EU and will get assraped by taxes and fees if I import from outside of the EU. What are the reputable fabric printers everyone is using? Anything around €15,75/m is ideal. Basic cotton, cotton poplin, or cotton sateen.
I was wondering, I want to cosplay a blond character but my hair is a bit too dark (dirty blond) and it's a bit too long. Should I bother with a wig?
My Kogarashi cosplay didn't turn out too well. The wig wound up not happening because I didn't have time to make it happen with the mask prop, so I went with my natural hair lightly styled. The prop itself was too big for my face and didn't sit properly so it sat on my hat for most of the day.Thanks to the five or so people that recognized my costume at Anime Expo. I'm glad we remembered this show together
>>10973362I had to go with natural nails as well since the stilettos I bought were too small for my fingers. I didn't let the gel dry long enough but that was due to a time constraint and fuck it who's looking at my nails that closely anyways. The boots were really comfortable for having been around since Vietnam (thanks dad).
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