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[Cosplay 101] SKS Props Tutorial: Warhammer 40K Bolt Pistol

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

SKS props shows us how to make a Bolt Pistol prop from the Warhammer 40,000 Lost Crusade game. He also encourages you to join him in the game.

Join Warhammer 40,000 Lost Crusade today! DOWNLOAD NOW: https://bit.ly/2Z9M1QF Use my redeem code: SKSXLC on the official website https://www.lostcrusade.com/ to get in-game rewards. Join the Rally Your Chapter event https://www.lostcrusade.com, I am team Imperial Fists, how about you?

Want other cosplay prop ideas? Then head over to a few of our Cosplay 101 pages:
Cosplay 101 – Props
Cosplay 101 – Costumes
Cosplay 101 – The Culture
Cosplay 101 – Costume Creation

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Get Your Squid Game Costume from RoleCosplay.com

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

Squid Game is currently one of the most popular series on Netflix and to cosplay. The show features hundreds of deeply indebted contestants who accept an invitation to compete in children’s games for a chance at a huge jackpot, but the stakes are deadly.

We recently covered the creation of the mask by SKS Props, however if you don’t have the time or ambition, you can buy one at Rolecosplay.com.

  • Squid Game
  • Squid Game

The suit is $39.99

Each Mask is $7.00 ea

OR you can purchase all four masks for $28

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[Cosplay Photos] Tsubasacon 2021

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli
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Tsubasacon has been a staple of the West Virginia cosplay community since 2004. This year’s event took place from October 8-10th at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV. It is a yearly event that celebrates anime, gaming, pop culture, and of course, cosplay!

Thanks to Cari Burns, we got to see some of the fantastic cosplay at this year’s event.

To see where you are taking your next cosplay, be sure to check out our Cosplay Convention List.

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GinGee Girls NYCC 2021 Feature
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[Cosplay Photos] New York Comic Con 2021

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

This last weekend was one of the biggest conventions in North America, New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2021. Due to COVID, this was the first event in almost two years. The crowds were lighter due to health restrictions, but they still had a ton of pop culture fans flocking to the Javits Center in Manhattan.

GinGee Girls, who creates custom etched glassware and mugs with some of your favorite characters, attended the show and to commemorate the event, they created this commemorative glass.

They were also generous enough to let us use some of their photos:

To see where you are taking your next cosplay, be sure to check out our Cosplay Convention List.

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Squid Game Mask
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[Cosplay 101] SKS Props Builds A Soldier Mask from Squid Game

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

One of the most popular shows on Netflix this month is Squid Game, a series where hundreds of deeply indebted contestants accept an invitation to compete in children’s games for a chance at a huge jackpot, but the stakes are deadly.

Steven over at SKS Props has done a tutorial for the Solider mask and he has provided a free template to help you along.

SKS Props is owned by Steven K. Smith a professional fabricator and artist. He and his company are well-known across the cosplay community for his detailed builds and foam creations from across all genres.

You can find SKS across all media channels:
Website: https://www.sksprops.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKSProps
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SKSProps/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sksprops
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sksprops

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Wheelchair halloween costumes
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Spooktactular Weelchair Halloween Costumes from the Disney Store

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

Halloween is just around the corner and for some kids finding a good costume is difficult. The Disney Store may have some of the perfect solutions with their wheelchair cover sets inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars…..and best of all, THEY ARE ON SALE!

The Incredimobile – $34.99

Rev up your chair by transforming it into an incredible super car! The stiff felt with detailed sublimated art looks just like the Incredimobile. Plastic piping adds stability and long self-stick fabric strips keep the cover in place.

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Cinderella’s Coach – $34.99

They’ll feel like true royalty when you transform their chair into a magical Cinderella Coach. Plastic piping adds stability along the wheel covers and long self-stick fabric strips keep the pieces in place for an enchanting dress-up adventure.

Buzz Lightyear Spaceship – $34.99

Go to infinity and beyond when you turn your chair into the Buzz Lightyear’s Spaceship with this Wheelchair Cover Set by Disguise. It features stiff felt with detailed sublimated spaceship art, plus plastic piping for stability and long hook and loop strips to keep the costume in place.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian – $34.99

Journey to a galaxy far, far away when you turn your chair into The Mandalorian’s Razor Crest ship with this Wheelchair Cover Set. It features stiff felt with detailed sublimated spaceship art, a control panel flap, light and sound effects, plus wheel covers featuring Grogu, aka the Child.

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Cruella de Vil Movie Cosplay Costume Feature
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Cruella Halloween Costumes at RoleCosplay

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

As a movie, Cruella was mediocre at best, but the array of costumes was inspirational. It’s the costuming that made the show memorable (was there even a real storyline?). I think we will find several Cruella cosplays on the conventions floor and Cruella Halloween costumes knocking on our doors.

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If you are looking for a Cruella outfit at a decent price, then check out RoleCosplay.com

  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay
  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay
  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay

Cost: $73.50
Includes: Top, gloves, skirt

  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay
  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay
  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay

Cost: $99.99
Includes: Top, gloves, Pants

  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay
  • Cruella de Vil Movie Costume Cosplay

Cost: $149.26
Includes: Dress

And no Cruella costume or cosplay would be complete without the hair. They have two styles of wig to choose from.

Cost: $12.56

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[Cosplay 101] EVA Foam Basics

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

One of the most popular items to create a cosplay costume out of is EVA Foam. It is extremely versatile and easy to acquire. This material can be used to craft everything from accessories to complete suits of armor.

Robot by Laird of Cosplay is entirely EVA Foam

What is EVA Foam?

You are probably more familiar with it than you realize. It is commonly found in yoga mats, floor mats, and sports gear.

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Starro Masks made out of SKS EVA Foam by Laird of Cosplay

EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam is a firm, high-density foam that is softer and more rubbery than many of the standard polyethylene foams. It is also a known as a closed cell foam. EVA foam is responsive as it squishes when you press it and returns to its normal state almost instantly.

Why use EVA for Cosplay?

  1. Most people start with EVA because it is durable, easy to acquire, and reasonably priced.
  2. The solid, yet soft, material is easy to cut with basic tools such as scissors and box cutters (other favorite tools of cosplay crafters). It can also be easily formed with the application of heat.
  3. It is lighweight and typically weighs about 2 lbs per cubic foot, which means that you can build an entire suit of armor without being weighted down.
  4. EVA foam is UV resistant and will not break down or discolor when exposed to light. Many materials break down after prolonged exposure and start to discolor.

Where can I get EVA Foam?

Ideally, you want to go with SKS foam. It has a nice density, is easy to work worth, has clean edges, and comes in a variety of thicknesses. It is also a nice, light neutral color, which makes finishing your project a lot easier.

If you are a first-time crafter, you might want to start with the cheaper option.

Puzzle Piece Floor Mats are a cheaper alternative

You’ve probably seen packages of them at your local stores. They are marketed as floor padding for garages, playrooms or exercise mats. These are (typically) EVA foam. This is a lower grade foam than the SKS mentioned above, but it is easy to find and you can start working with it now.

The problems with this foam are:

  • It is typically about 1/2″ thick, which makes it harder to work with and can lead to bulky builds.
  • It has a diamond pattern on at least one side.
  • It is darker colored, making it harder to achieve your final desired color.
  • They are cheaply manufactured, so there is no guarantee on quality or consistency.
  • If you buy the colored ones typically marketed for playrooms, they will frequently have a plasticy type layer.

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[Cosplay] Finish Your ‘Tokyo Revengers’ Cosplay w/ These Great Wigs from RoleCosplay

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

‘Tokyo Revengers‘ is sure to be the next hot cosplay and you are going to want the perfect wig to complete the cosplay look.

‘Tokyo Revengers’ is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Wakui. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since March 2017. An anime television series adaptation by Liden Films aired from April to September 2021, while a live-action film adaptation was released in Japan in July 2021.

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RoleCosplay.com – Your Source For Quality Cosplay Costumes

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

RoleCosplay.com offers good quality cosplay costuming at good prices and they have good delivery.

I owe RoleCosplay.com a few apologies for assuming they were like the other companies out there, they are not.

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When I had first heard their name and visited their shop, I had made the assumption that they were like several of the other cosplay costuming sources out there. Their prices and lead times were good, some of them almost too good, so I mentally lumped them in with the rest. I assumed they would be Halloween-type costumes of low quality, with long actual lead times or no delivery and that the sizes would be way off.

I was wrong!

They approached us for a partnership and after careful consideration, I hesitantly accepted. They even offered me a free cosplay to review, and I got to choose from anything on the site. After some back and forth, we reached an agreement and I settled on the Doctor Who David Tennant Suit. I selected it for my son, as I am behind the camera and keyboard so often I do not get many chances to cosplay. When I’m behind the camera, I like a lot of flexibility, which many cosplays are not designed for.

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You can check out the review here, but in general, we were VERY impressed. It was a good quality costume, it arrived quickly, and came exactly as ordered. I foolishly assumed that, like many overseas purchases, you needed to order a size larger. I did not. The sizing on this suit was accurate.

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Rolecosplay.com offers good quality cosplay costuming as good prices and they have good delivery. They also have a lot of sales and discount codes, if you can not find a discount for what you want, then use the code POPCULTHQ to get 10% off.

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