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…lusivity, there was a great attitude of promoting and supporting a diverse group of people in fitness and cosplay. Embracing diversity and inclusivity fosters a positive environment in fitness, cosplay, or any space. The panel blended the similar goals of fitness and cosplay, and connecting these hobbies to the “why.” Cosplay and fitness is about having fun and feeling good about yourself and your body! Heather shared her personal story of how she…

…make it perfect for conventions and competitions. Masked Dad Workshop is a group of award-winning cosplayers and crafters specializing in EVA foam cosplay builds. On Thursday and Sunday of New York Comic Con 2023, they presented a workshop titled “Cosplay Building 101.” The official programming advertises the workshop as a “guide through the basics of creating your dream cosplay, catering to all levels of experience…don’t miss out on this fun, edu…

…photos of their cosplays. This is a great opportunity to get individual or group photos of your costume. Below are cosplayers from The Disastrous Life of Saiki K (left) and Tengen from Demon Slayer (right). The parking garage adjacent to the Meadowlands Exposition Center features see-through tunnels that provide a distinctive backdrop for photos. Some cosplayers took photos inside the garage for a more grungy feel, and some photographers brought t…

…along costumes and props to display. The convention brought out a diverse group of cosplayers, varying in skillsets, backgrounds, and fandoms. Featured cosplay guests included Vault Fox, AlSquared, That Tall Cosplayer, Sarah is Loading, Cobalt Cosplay, and Alison “AlisonBirbz” Jeffery. Attendees could approach the featured cosplay guests to chat or compliment their work. Seen below, That Tall Cosplayer, aka Randall Stackss, shows off his team of…

…led by DM Matthew Mercer. Across the span of three distinct campaigns, the group adventures through. Since the first-episode premiere in 2015, the cosplay has been incredible, especially when the cast appears at conventions. See all Critical Role costumes… Movies Mean Girls Get in loser, we’re cosplaying from Mean Girls. Twenty years later, the cult classic chick-flick received a movie musical adaptation with songs from the Broadway production. Ne…

…best behavior for the event. A big thank you to all of the contestants. Congrats to the gold, silver, and bronze winners: Strawberry Shortcake, Voltron, and Yugi Mutou respectively. Honorable mentions also went to Gatchaman, the GI Joe group, Dr. Robotnik, Ahsoka & General Grievous, and Jake Rockwell. We look forward to seeing what cosplays everyone will come up with at Retro Con 2025. In case you missed it, check out our roundup from the costume…

ABBA is a Swedish pop group from the 70s and 80s, consisting of four members, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad. Throughout their active yeas, the band members would wear many different intricate and unique outfits, many of which have become quite famous. In this tutorial, I hope to show you how to make one of ABBA’s most iconic costumes: Agnetha and Frida’s “Cat Dresses.” Before we start, I’d just l…

…He worked on Stranger Things 4 as a part of “Team Vecna,” aka the talented group of makeup artists who transformed Jamie Campbell-Bower into the villian. He was accompanied by a product developer from Mehron, a renowned brand that’s been providing makeup for theater and special effects since 1927. Nix Herrera offered his insight as a professional makeup, body paint, & SFX artist. Michelle joined the panel in Harley Quinn makeup and a latex cowl ap…

…sing up as workshop Brigitte from the storyline short. This Soldier:76 and Mercy pair are the real deal. Mercy cosplay by @mizz_roxi. Bonus picture of a fan getting a group selfie with four D.Vas (including a SF Shock skin), 2 Ashes, a Mei, a McCree, and a Witch Mercy! Tweet…

…iginal Design Award. Land ho! This Arkham Island cosplay by Joe Queen featured Batman and Robin as a pair of swashbucklers. This cosplay of Punchline, Joker’s latest partner in crime, by Retro Snow White, gave us chills. This original group cosplay entitled Dancing with the Celestials, by Chad Edward Lee Evett and friends, was every bit about the characters as the costumes. Winner of the Most Beautiful Award and Frank & Son Collectible Show Award…