Cosplayers can get pretty wound up when asked about the current state of the cosplay community. My generation in particular can get their wonder panties in quite a bunch over “cosplay” and what cosplay means and how it’s basically a dirty word ruining everything associated with costuming. Many of us have acquiesced and accepted the term because it makes thing so much easier to explain. But overall, we are “costumers”. Or at least, that’s what I always considered myself. Oh, when asked if we are cosplayers, we’ll probably shudder a little. Swallow a long detailed explanation about how we were…
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Over the last 10 years, more and more comic cons have popped up. So much that you can't go a weekend now without several events happening, big and small. And the word "cosplay" is no longer an obscure reference, but I think the general public still might not be sure exactly what it is cosplayers and other attendees actually do at these events.
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Cosplay has grown significantly in popularity, originating from Japan and becoming a key aspect of pop culture worldwide. This article highlights some of the most expensive cosplays, showcasing the artistry and passion behind these creations. Despite varying costs, each costume reflects the dedication and creativity of its maker, enriching fandom culture.
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We spent the weekend on Jekyll Island, GA, for their 2016 Jekyll Island Comic Con, or JekyllCon. I was a cosplay guest, so I had a table all weekend and Sean was on daddy duty. We did manage to break away on the last day and check out the famous Driftwood Beach, where they recently filmed some scenes from the Walking Dead. The beach was pretty amazing, though Keelan was mostly interested in throwing sand. I’ve been wanting to visit for a while, but it’s an hour and half north of us so the comic con event was the extra…