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Dean Winchester

…Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) is one of the leading characters from long running American television series Supernatural. Dean is a human and Men of Letters who hunt sprits and paranormal creatures with the help of his younger brother Sam, his father old friend Bobby Singer, and his best friend angel Castiel. The fictional character of Dean Winchester was penned by Eric Kripke who was also the creator of the original TV series…

Buying GF

…In many online games, players advertise their willingness to purchase in-game items in trade channels or populated areas. Players in the role-playing game Runescape often had in-game girlfriends, which many speculated were actually men masquerading as women to scam users for gold and items. The “buying gf” expression was subsequently invented as a joke to mock these online relationships….

Éomer

…omer is a minor character in Lord of the Rings. As the son of King Theoden, he leads the Riders of Rohan, who serve as calvary to the army of Gondor led by Aragorn. He is an ally for the forces of good, as he fights alongside the Fellowship and other men against Mordor. When his father dies in the Battle of Pelennor Fields, he becomes King of Rohan. His sister is the shieldmaiden Éowyn. In the movie adaptations, Karl Urban plays this role. For thi…

Santas on Parade: Santa Costumes Around the World and Through the Ages

…r’s hammer. Many myths also link these elves to Odin and call them “Odin’s Men”. Odin himself was known for wandering the world and, if people abided by the laws of hospitality, giving out gifts. He almost always sported a long white beard, a staff, and a robe as well. Given enough time it’s easy to see how Odin might have influenced the appearance of Father Christmas! La Befana in Italy We’ve pretty well covered the figures that may have influenc…

Make Your Own: Team Skull Grunt

…ur wrist, then measure your forearm about 6 inches down. Mark these measurements onto your black fabric. Add about an inch to and inch and a half to each measurement so you have space to place your velcro. Next, you’ll want to put masking tape on both ends about an inch away from the beginning and end of the fabric. Paint the space between the end of the fabric and the tape. Peel the tape off and let dry. Once it’s finished drying, cut your velcro…

The Ugliest Holiday Sweater in the World

…t of the sweater. Then I used white pompoms and leftover foam to make snow men. Pipe cleaners made for some rather gaudy Christmas trees as well. And with that my little village was complete! As you’ll see in the completed pictures at the end of the article, the village isn’t exactly to scale. That is all part of the Ugly Christmas Sweater charm! Attach Some Mistletoe This part was my favorite part to make: Retractable Reindeer Mistletoe Clips Sup…

Behind the Grit: A Conversation with Gritty Creator Brian Allen

…ty’s PR team put in, tweeting several times a day and driving up fan engagement with the Gritty attitude people have come to love. Allen believe it was the hard work of the PR team that brought Gritty to life and made him so approachable.   On Gritty’s Design Of course Gritty’s design has a lot to do with that as well. Although he drew up around 25 mascots for the Flyers to choose from – including a pilot, a bull, a bat, and a flying squirrel – Gr…

Couple Costumes for Valentine’s Day 2021

…abeth’s costumes are the stuff of Regency dreams (as are Emma’s) and gentlemen can copy Darcy’s look by taking a page from Emma’s Mr. Knightley. Outlander Sweeping drama, roguish men, and a love that spans the ages between Claire and Jamie Fraser. What more can you ask for on Valentine’s Day? Gorgeous costumes, for one. Good thing Outlander has all of that and more! Fandom Favorites Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy There are so many versions of Harley…

The Mother(s) of All Costumes

…lays! Martha Kent We can’t finish off a list of beloved comic moms without mentioning Martha Kent. Few women could raise a man like Superman. Children are hard enough to wrangle, let alone one with superpowers! But Martha Kent manages it. And she does it with a grace and kindness that she passes on to her son. Movie Moms Queen Ramonda of Wakanda Queen Ramonda is not just a mother to her own two children but to the people of Wakanda as well. A quee…

Celebrating BIPOC Vamp Day

…pora) and Scandi heritage, and showcases her culture through historical garments, such as a historically accurate Princess Jasmine. Although we must comment on her spectacular WandaVision cosplays. She embodies Wanda at every decade, including the Scarlet Witch, with her husband cosplaying as Vision. Tell us about your look – how you made it, what inspired it, etc. If you’re cosplaying a canon vampire, you can share why you chose that character. I…