I Play. You Play. We all play for Cosplay (Part 1)

Hey there internet.

I realise i haven't been blogging as often as i probably should and ive missed a lot of opportunity's to do posts about recent announcements and trailers (OH MY GOD JURASSIC PARK!!!) But i think its time i do a post that requires some audience participation.

As I'm sure many of you who know me personally i am a fan of fancy dress or as its known to many convention goers Cosplay. This is pretty much an excuse for teens and adults to dress up as characters from their favourite Shows, Anime and Films and show their passion in a way many people don't show that often.

As the old saying goes "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" and nowhere is it more apparent how much somebody is obsessed with something than at a convention where thousands of people many of whom have sewn, moulded and bought their costumes to proudly strut amoungst other avid fans. I for one find this kind of dedication incredible and fancy myself as part of the armature ranks of cosplay. That being said i would like to share some of my favourite cosplays i have come across at conventions and some possible cosplay ideas I'm looking at going as for MCM and London Film Comic Con in 2015. 

First i want to show off all the fantastic cosplays i have came across at events. 

Boba Fett

Jack Sparrow. (He actually smelt like rum)

The X-Men and Toad

Plants Vs Zombies (This is a fucking adorable idea and works so well)

Tower Of Pimps

The Z Warriors. (Roshi was more into it than everyone else)

Ghost Rider  (Simple enough yet still awesome)

Joffrey from Game Of Thrones

Me and my glamorous girlfriend as Cosmo and Wanda from Fairly Odd Parents

Me as Heisenberg (I shaved my head and miss my hair dearly)

 

 

 

 

I have saved the best till last. This kid was by far the best costume i have seen (His dad was  dressed as Happy Hogan) 

The last picture is one that always makes me smile. Because cosplay is about more than just dressing up and being immature. Its real escapism, not the brief hour or so you get at the local cinema or playing a game.  It gives everyday people the chance to live thier fantasies and feel more than just another worker bee. It gives people who may sit in front of an office computer for 7 hours a day a chance to be something more for the brief time they are there.

Nobody is limited by race, gender or physical capabilities. If you can wear the costume you can forget about any struggles you have in the "real world" and just enjoy being someone else. I challenge anyone to go to a convention and when you get asked for a picture by another fan try to not get that feeling that you are a celebrity. The ability to turn heads is not one every person has but at a convention your sure to make a few people stop and think " Wow thats awesome"

So my babbling has gone on long enough for one post. I guess ill have to split this up into multiple parts. The second part ill be sharing a few ideas i have brewing for next year and will be open to suggestions (Be gentle)

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