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Post by ohayo_vampire » Sun Nov 07, 2004 7:53 pm

So... I need help with cosplay. I have always been interested in it, but i'm finally going to be going to a convention to show it off (lol). I need to pick an anime, then a character. I was just wondering though, is it okay to dress up as a boy character if you're a girl? Cuz' I have alot of the characteristics of Sora, from Kingdom Hearts (really bright blue eyes, short brown hair that i can spike back like him, and some other things) If not, back to square one lol. I might go for Sakura then, short brown hair etc. Please let me know what you think. Oh and where is a good convention to go to? :D
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Post by Shinigami-X » Sun Nov 07, 2004 7:59 pm

There's no problem with crossplay. *forgot what he was about to say*

Edit: Ah! I think it's a great idea, if you want to do it. =) And as for a great convention, knowing your location would help. XD

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Post by mindtailor » Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:54 pm

of course! crossplay can be awesome, but also very very frightening in the case of man-faye *dies*
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Post by Shinigami-X » Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:13 pm

Just when I got rid of his horrible image, you have to remind me. >.<

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Post by Dark_Tiger » Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:25 pm

mindtailor wrote:of course! crossplay can be awesome, but also very very frightening in the case of man-faye *dies*
Could be worse, could be sailor Bubba. *shudder*
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Post by Laura92 » Tue Nov 09, 2004 8:39 pm

Crossplay is fine, just don't screw it up horribly!!!
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Post by Dark_Tiger » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:20 pm

Actually, there are a few characters that almost have to be cosplayed. Prince(ess) of Tennis and Ed from Full Metal Alchmist come to mind.
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Post by Shinigami-X » Thu Nov 11, 2004 8:48 pm

You mean characters that must be crossplayed? I can't really say much about Prince of Tennis, because I know a few guys that look the part (kinda). It's just that females have a better chance because of the femenine look the characters have. And as for Ed, I always thought Ed was female. =/

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Post by Tia » Thu Nov 11, 2004 10:00 pm

Hah. Well, I guess I can understand that. It took me five episodes and my friend screaming at me to realize that Integral wasn't a man. 0.o;;;

Wait a minute. The Tiger was just screaming that Ed's shirt was off in episode two. What kind of man are you???

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Crossplay lol I like the way that sounds

Post by ohayo_vampire » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:22 pm

Okay, well my location is Wisconsin, but i'm willing to travel to a place, not to far, somewhere that it would only take a half a day or whatever, maybe even one day. Isn't there one in Illinois? I am so happy. I want to go really bad. What is an average price to get in?
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Post by Shinigami-X » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:25 pm

There's Anime Central in March, I believe. Check out the links in the lower section of the forum.

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Post by Hemuloki-sama » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:50 pm

Anime Central is in Rosemont, Ill. but it's in May (not March Shiki)
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Post by Shinigami-X » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:52 pm

It's SHINI!!!! >.<

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Post by Tia » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:56 pm

You're not here to put a curse of death on the house, are you?


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Post by Shinigami-X » Sat Nov 13, 2004 8:59 pm

Too lazy to do anything of that calibur.

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Post by Hemuloki-sama » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:06 pm

...Shiki.
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Post by ohayo_vampire » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:52 pm

Ahahahah, you guys are funny. Anyway, thanks fer the Illinois info. I guess I can wait till May lol *sob* I just neeeeeed heeeelp now. :P
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Post by Shinigami-X » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:54 pm

Well... You do have a lot of time to work on a costume. XD Exactly what did you need help with again? ^^

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Post by ohayo_vampire » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:30 pm

Um... hehehehe i need help with everything. I heard, that I should start with his key. I had some ideas thrown at me already, but i'm always up for more. Like where to buy the supplies ^_^
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Post by Hemuloki-sama » Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:36 pm

Bah, I usually do props last. But that's just me. I know that I can get almost any prop done and have it look good but with costumes, sometimes they just don't turn out. I would rather start with a costume and see how that looks before I start on a time consuming prop.
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