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…In the BBC series of the same name, Merlin (Colin Morgan) is a sorcerer, Dragonlord, and beloved friend/advisor to Prince Arthur Pendragon (Bradley James), the young heir to the throne. The series follows him and his adventures following his destiny in the kingdom of Camelot. His costume is often a combination of red, blue, and brown, although the blue and red pieces sometimes switch….

…s including Steven Kynman and Andrew Hodwitz) is a character from the long-running BBC show Fireman Sam. He is a firefighter at Pontypandy Fire Station. Elvis is brave, but easily excitable, which can sometimes get him into trouble with his strict Station Officer. Elvis dons several uniforms throughout the course of the series, so when crafting your costume, be sure to focus on finding reflective work gear in shades of blue and yellow. No matter w…

Originally a Viking child encountered by the 12th Doctor on the BBC series Doctor Who, Ashildr (Maisie Williams) became immortal after the Doctor resurrected her from death. She took advantage of her immortality, traveling the world and assuming many aliases – so many that she eventually took the simple name “Me”. She lives to the end of time and then, due to the wonderfully pliable time laws of Doctor Who, encounters the Doctor once again. This…

…ardly Nardole (Matt Lucas) was a brief companion of the 12th Doctor on the BBC TV series Doctor Who. Originally an employee of the Doctor’s wife, River Song, Nardole lost his head in an attempt to discover River’s whereabouts but was reassembled by the Doctor. The two joined forces for a short while, and then Nardole made a courageous decision that lead him down a different path. Nardole dresses in a distinctive, goofy outfit of burnt orange coat,…

An investigative journalist looking for her first big break on the BBC drama Sherlock, Kitty Riley (Katherine Parkinson) tries to interview Sherlock Holmes in a bathroom with fantastically terrible results. Her adorable red pigtails, mock Sherlock hat and perky personality did little to melt the frigid detective. Undeterred, she reaches out to his nemesis James Moriarty, who uses her in a spectacular set-up for Sherlock that almost ruins him. To…

…In the 1981 BBC adaptation of Douglas Adams’s the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Ford Prefect (David Dixon) is an alien journalist who’s doing undercover research on Earth. He chooses his name with the idea that it will be inconspicuous, when in fact it’s the name of a popular car model….

…A companion of the 12th Doctor on the BBC TV series Doctor Who, Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie) begins as a student of the Doctor before learning his time-traveling secret. After she agrees to travel with him and his other companion Nardole, she sets out on a series of adventures. Fans love her as a smart, lovable, down-to-earth, sassy woman and the first lesbian portrayed on the show….

…that Miles is the best version of Spider-Man. He goes through relatable struggles. Strained relationships, struggle to fit in in school, getting underestimated by others, a radioactive spider bite. Well, aside from the radioactive spider bite part. But Miles emerges in the scene in his dorm room, when all odds are against him and it seems like nothing can be done. Instead he perseveres, breaking from his restraints and creating a brand new Spidey…

…of props, as seen below with Sakura’s sealing wand from Cardcaptor Sakura. Live Programming & Entertainment What better way to round out a convention with live programming and entertainment? Aside from panels and featured voice actors, Castle Point hosted a maid cafe, cosplay contest, cosplay runway/masquerade, game shows, and more. Perhaps the main attraction was Super Thrash Bros. Described as “part cosplay, part gaming, and all music,” Super Th…

…de Squad. Based on the few glimpses of Margot Robbie we’ve seen, the first live-action rendition of the popular DC character looks to be a home run. 6. Wonder Woman ▼1 Wonder Woman (see costume) makes her usual appearance in the rankings, in spite of being neglected since Lynda Carter’s TV series in the 1970s. Perhaps that’s about to change with Gal Godot being cast as the Amazonion. 7. Alice in Wonderland ▲2 Alice in Wonderland (see costumes) giv…