Sun 2009/01/04 08:10
Something for those of you who have people in your life who you need to influence - Geass contact lenses. Wondering how healthy they are for ones eyes. I tried green contact lenses in my early twenties. I have a bit of Astigmatism and back then they didn't have contact lenses for cross eyed folks but I tried them out for a day anyway - got very dizzy ^^; Thought about getting contacts just for when I wear Vader armor but couldn't be bothered. Glasses can be inconvenient but are easy to maintain. The story from a relative about a contact lens slipping to the back of the eyeball (they needed operation to remove it) also reminds me why I shouldn't bother ^^; Original text from Actar below.With this, the power of Geass can be yours! Well, not really... In the series, Lelouch disguised his power of Geass with contacts. Now, these contacts will allow those who can't use Geass to have the appearance of being able to use Geass. We've seen custom contacts for awhile now. First, there were the colored contacts that changed the color of your iris. Then, more advanced contacts came into existence, such as those that could give you eyes like those of a cat/reptile and even ones that sported pictures and messages. Once I watched Code Geass, I just knew that a product like this would be created one day. Well, my vision came true. So, do visit the site here, that specializes in custom contacts, and get your's now for a measly 160 bucks... I do think they have many other designs as well. Whatever the price and case, this would be indeed an awesome item for a Lelouch/Rolo/Geass User cosplayer to be sporting at any photoshoot, event or contest. Perhaps a cheaper alternative will be available one day. Thanks to Nintendokid for the links! (^o^)
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Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
Out of curiosity, is the Naruto Sharingan contact more, less, or as expensive as the Geass one?
(ID #434565) Posted on 2009/01/04 04:42
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
Nevermind, should have checked the site first. My bad.
(ID #434566) Posted on 2009/01/04 04:43
They are like $100 per eye which is ridiculous... And up to $160 for some! Only a pro cosplayer would buy it! or someone who is rich!
(ID #434665) Posted on 2009/01/04 07:21
lol i was thinking if they had the sharingan, it would be soo sick
(ID #434919) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:43
I think you could get them cheaper, just keep your eye out the Asian mall near you, they usually have colored contacts shops SOMEWHERE!
(ID #435050) Posted on 2009/01/04 14:28
They do have sharingan... T_T
(ID #435683) Posted on 2009/01/05 05:30
High school student
Oh, that's awesome. And they really work as contacts it seems, right?
(ID #434569) Posted on 2009/01/04 04:50
Yeah, stupidly expensive though!
(ID #434666) Posted on 2009/01/04 07:22
Well maybe those but I don't think the cheaper ones will, like those sharingan ones that are sold everywhere. Meganekkos are cute, can't understand why girls use contact lenses. :/
(ID #435324) Posted on 2009/01/04 22:14
>"Meganekkos are cute" Second this:)
(ID #435627) Posted on 2009/01/05 03:56
Awesome! If they didnt cost so much,I would get them right away
(ID #434570) Posted on 2009/01/04 04:51
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
There's another one here: http://www.colorlens4less.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=92&language=en that costs only 39 bucks. Though the quality is obviously not as good as the symbol is all distorted...
(ID #434576) Posted on 2009/01/04 04:56
Student
I've seen these before, they're really cool, and they'd make a Lelouch cosplay just so much better.
(ID #434575) Posted on 2009/01/04 04:56
Professional Panhandler
all you're missing are some anime sized eyes to look authentic ^^;
(ID #434860) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:03
geez the nine tails lens is very scary i can imagine people freaking out in the subway ^^^
(ID #434581) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:04
Man that is awesome. I've been playing with the idea of getting contacts for a few days now. If only shops like specsavers, etc supplied these.
(ID #434587) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:11
10% Student, 10% Salesman, 80% Gaming/Otaku
i've already contacted 9mm few months back regarding these contacts (wanted it for my lulu cosplay) and its only 1 eye (just the geass eyes, i wanted for that price to come with another normal purple contact but it doesnt >.<) tbh it is abit pricy but i will be getting these badboys before MCM london in May
(ID #434590) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:11
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
Is it really 160 dollars? It is really pricy...
(ID #434592) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:14
1 lens for 160U$? wow and i want to thought 100U$ (night stalker lens) is for both eyes T.T
(ID #434596) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:18
uh, delete the "i want to thought" its "i thought its"
(ID #434598) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:20
even for a pair, it is way too expensive for this price you can normally have lenses for up to a year !!! those guys really know how to make money with merchandising
(ID #434608) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:41
i want this... http://02a5349.netsolstores.com/nightstalker.aspx
(ID #434594) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:15
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
Is it so common for custom lenses to be this expensive?
(ID #434602) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:25
Usually, due to the special ink and printing press need to make sure the contact actually still works when you wear it.
(ID #434937) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:50
software manager
i wonder if it really looks that good in person... specially with brown eyes ;_; for that price the thing should glow!! :P
(ID #434603) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:25
Oh I know this site! My friend purchased Sharingan contacts for his Itatchi cosplay! Very cool! They cost $220 USD though for a pair! Expensive, but they look amazing!
(ID #434605) Posted on 2009/01/04 05:32
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
Pricey but very cool looking. Then again I wear glasses and can't stand the thought of placing something into my eyes. I like the set that makes look like Hinata.
(ID #434613) Posted on 2009/01/04 06:03
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
I'd buy Geass or Byakugan. And I'd just wear them. Get em fixed for my prescription and everything. XD
(ID #434616) Posted on 2009/01/04 06:15
Extremely Poor College Student
some of those naruto ones are pretty good
(ID #434640) Posted on 2009/01/04 06:53
Those are pretty sweet :D I'd prefer Naruto ones though.
(ID #434649) Posted on 2009/01/04 07:07
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
yayyyy thats me ,u really know how to make a guys day : )
(ID #434694) Posted on 2009/01/04 07:57
Megane FTW~!! Hmm for me, rather than wearing contacts, better go ahead and undergo laser surgery
(ID #434710) Posted on 2009/01/04 08:22
Young Grasshopper
I say thats a must have for cosplayers despite of the price x3
(ID #434728) Posted on 2009/01/04 08:50
Student
I have been wearing glasses since I was 7 years old so I am pretty used to them. Tried contact but found glasses easier to maintain and I have been wearing them practically most of my life so decided to keep them. Might switch to contact though in the future. The geass contact is pretty cool looking but the price is kind of... off ^^.
(ID #434732) Posted on 2009/01/04 08:54
Physical Therapist
Im wearing glasses for 2 reasons: 1.They need no maintenance at all except for cleaning 2.I dont have to stick them into my eyes^^ Im really sensible when it comes to my eyes.Simply looking at people putting contacts in their eyes make my eyes all teary. (All eyes reffered to in this comment are of optical nature ^^)
(ID #434741) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:01
Well. Putting contacts into nonoptical eyes would make me tear up as well. D:
(ID #434925) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:45
Physical Therapist
Yes it sounds rather painfull^^
(ID #435794) Posted on 2009/01/05 08:18
Can't stand the thought of wearing contacts. Glasses do just fine for me.
(ID #434744) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:07
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
$160.....T_T Are those disposable, 1 day contacts?
(ID #434757) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:18
A teacher of mine had one of her contacts slide to the back of her eyes because she rubbed her eyes and forgot they were in. That was more than enough to make me a glasses wearer for life.
(ID #434758) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:18
I know what you mean that happened to a girl a know. I have glasses but never wear them my eyesight is better than most of the people I know.
(ID #434961) Posted on 2009/01/04 13:06
I've worn contacts for 8 years now and not had a single problem, if you keep them in the right stuff they'll even clean themselves. There easy, simple and alot less hassle than people assume. As for all the horror stories, i bought mine so i could play rugby ( which is a very contact heavy sport :D ) and i've yet to have anything bad happen. Make sure you get the right type and they create suction against your eyeball which means they cannot move, shift about, ect...
(ID #434774) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:40
Student // Collector // Gaijin
Best part is you can SELECT POWER! What'll it be? Influence people's minds? Time influence? Power to hear thoughts? What'll it be? Lol...j/k...but really that'd be awesome. I would like these contacts but I don't plan on cosplaying a Geass-user.
(ID #434780) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:50
If you look up "overpriced" in a dictionary I'm sure you will find these contacts O_o That price is insane ¬¬ Well, if they really worked I'd reconsider my opinion...
(ID #434782) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:53
Don't like wearing contacts. I used to wear hard lens at night and take them off in the morning, but I never liked it. The whole Geass thing is taking it a little far. I would prefer the Sharingan one if I had to get one, but that's a little too extreme for me.
(ID #434783) Posted on 2009/01/04 09:53
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
wow i didn't know they made contacts so large they fill up your entire eye. How do you get them in and out?
(ID #434788) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:02
I have glasses but I did rather have contacts. I hardly wear it unless I really need to. It's a pain because they break very easily, not to mention I don't look good in it. The reason I don't have contacts is because they are expensive.
(ID #434797) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:14
That is such a ripoff, I bet I could make better-looking Geass contacts faster than I could make $160. Plus, I wouldn't be able to see anything since my vision's so bad anyway.
(ID #434798) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:17
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
i agree that it's a major ripoff but making them yourself...... will prove difficult mimi, what is your vision level? thankgoodness i don't wear glasses or contacts - but my vision is deteriorating - being involved in IT means im in front of the computer every other hour of the day
(ID #434804) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:23
Aw, you're so lucky!... good vision is such a blessing. ^^ One of my eyes is 450 and the other is 700. O.o Also have astigmatism. Ahh~ xD
(ID #434827) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:41
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
at least you're not 650 and 700 lol. Sucks can't see anything clearly unless it's like 4-5 inches in front of me : Tried contacts before but it was a hassle to put 'em in and take 'em out everyday, and I never did get used to sticking my fingers in my eyes lol Those geass contacts though (and all the other contacts on their site), looks like you can order them for prescription too.
(ID #434850) Posted on 2009/01/04 11:38
Eroge blogger
They seem ok, but not great. Definitely not worth the price tag. I'm more amused at the Naruto/Anime category.
(ID #434810) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:26
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
No fekin way this is a danny post a post i helped on is on danny news ASWOME! (im anyoed that i didnt do this)
(ID #434824) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:34
I always wanted to try color contacts, but I don't like the idea of sticking stuff on the eye and it's too expensive...I'll stick with my glasses...
(ID #434829) Posted on 2009/01/04 10:46
amatuer bum
I would only buy them if they came with the actual gaess powers to make anyone obey my commands. Soulfringe vi Internets commands you to make moar better animes ! ( good anime is like jello, theres always room for more!)
(ID #434840) Posted on 2009/01/04 11:01
former Emperor of Britannia
Expensive geass is expensive.
(ID #434847) Posted on 2009/01/04 11:34
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
the price of (pretending to have) the ability to command everybody to your whims? lol
(ID #434851) Posted on 2009/01/04 11:40
Contact lenses scare me... when Miyuki said that on Lucky Star, it was cute but true for me. With that said, I have always thought of getting two different coloured contact lenses for artificially heterochromia. Just deep blue and red...
(ID #434852) Posted on 2009/01/04 11:42
Contact lens slipping to the back of the eyeball? That do scared me. I prefer glasses that contact lens. I'm afraid that I may poke my own eyes when wearing one. ^^;
(ID #434857) Posted on 2009/01/04 11:57
very cool lens! i really wanted the sharingan lens, but not have a courage to use contact lens yet...
(ID #434859) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:00
Gamer,Anime Watcher,Student,Youtuber (below is my YouTubepage click for reviews and more)
if anyone can get this to danny plz do send me a message on u tube or comment on 1 of my news iteams and i can say thanks if u wouldnt mind i dunno if its u or actar who can do this where it says nintendokid can u put my u tube page ther thanks,if u cant rply back and ill send actar a message
(ID #434862) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:04
So cool! Wish I could wear contacts regularly, but I'll probably be glasses-bound most of my life.
(ID #434868) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:09
Panimono (Registered on 2008/05/25 07:11)
I hate wearing my contacts....they're such a pain to put in your eyes every morning...but i look terrible with glasses, so i have to wear them...-__-;
(ID #434885) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:21
wow, it sure expensive. anyway, does the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception (from Kara no Kyoukai) lens available?
(ID #434886) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:22
Oh I'm glad they've finally put the sample up on their site. They've been providing geass contacts for a while, but they never had a sample up so wasn't sure if it was worth buying. And the price is just another sacrifice for cosplayers.
(ID #434893) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:28
That's awesome! Now we can have the geass looks. I wear my glasses and not really like contact lenses.
(ID #434899) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:33
geass Mystic Eyes of Death Perception ryougi shiki sharingan naruto vision eye sven (black cat) strongest eyes king bradley from fullmetal strike witches the chracter gah forgot the name and the eye power that use eyepach etc.
(ID #434922) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:44
what next eye power.lol boring with eye power or abilities^^:
(ID #434928) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:47
I think the main reason as to why they can afford to price their contacts like that is that they're the same guys that make the contacts for all those Hollywood movies. (i.e. Resident Evil, Star Wars, etc.)
(ID #434927) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:46
Student.
those look really cool ^^
(ID #434950) Posted on 2009/01/04 12:58
student/ legal assistant/ otaku/ worshipper of dc.com
heeeey i have astigmatism!
(ID #434965) Posted on 2009/01/04 13:09
This is just like the naruto sharingan contacts no? I'll stick with my glasses
(ID #434982) Posted on 2009/01/04 13:19
I would like to have a Sharingan contact lens, Itachi or Madara's style. :D
(ID #434985) Posted on 2009/01/04 13:21
Wow. That's pretty cool but the price is pretty crazy. If I do cosplay as Lulu, I might get it ^^
(ID #435028) Posted on 2009/01/04 14:05
wearing contact lens for the most of the time, sometimes with 0 power glasses ^^ will like to try colourful / geass contacts one day but dun think it'll look good and will scare people off most probably.
(ID #435043) Posted on 2009/01/04 14:24
DCX001-Prototype
Umm, it's very cool to complete an epic cosplay. But the price........... just for an eye, not pair............. Another thing to aware is that, how long will these contact lens last? 1 Year/ 1 month? Is it a disposable soft lens or a hard lens? If it's a hard lens (very long term), then the price justified.
(ID #435045) Posted on 2009/01/04 14:25
Student
Ah, I knew about the Geass Contacts a couple of months ago and forgot to post on DC. At least Danny was able to find it and share it. These contacts are expensive though, but a perfect accessory for a Code Geass cosplayer.
(ID #435090) Posted on 2009/01/04 15:48
Those are awesome. They would definitely show just how committed you are to a cosplay. Thankfully I don't need glasses but even if I did I seriously doubt that I would ware contacts.
(ID #435092) Posted on 2009/01/04 15:50
It looks cool to me, but the price makes it way less appealing. Not that I'd want it, though. I wear glasses and I'm too nervous to try contacts since I don't like anything touching my eyes at all. Still pretty neat contacts though.
(ID #435093) Posted on 2009/01/04 15:53
I could easily afford these, but right now I'm on a budget. Even if I were to buy these I would have no real use for them. What's the point?
(ID #435101) Posted on 2009/01/04 16:12
That looks really awesome but too bad its so darn expensive. Never bothered trying on contacts before. They are much more troublesome to maintain compared to glasses IMO.
(ID #435109) Posted on 2009/01/04 16:24
SELECT POWER LOL can i have chokushi no magan? :P
(ID #435121) Posted on 2009/01/04 16:51
That looks really cool but it's too expensive.
(ID #435133) Posted on 2009/01/04 17:09
Software Developer / Programmer
Got both lenses and glasses. Like wearing the lenses when I go out, the glasses are better when doing work. Tried colored lenses, but since I already got blue eyes, couldnt find any that really changed my eye color.
(ID #435186) Posted on 2009/01/04 18:41
Programmer Trainee
Haha I wonder if I can remove and put it on as easily as Lelouch does in the second season. I don't wear contacts. I think it will irritate my eyes too much. When I was young I scratched my eyes a lot, so they don't look clean anymore.
(ID #435203) Posted on 2009/01/04 19:13
Nice contact lenses but im afraid i have a traumatic experience about contact lenses..
(ID #435254) Posted on 2009/01/04 20:39
Student
It would be cool to have one, but its too expensive. Also I'm not suited with contacts.
(ID #435258) Posted on 2009/01/04 20:43
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
awesomeness meter is over 9000!!!
(ID #435365) Posted on 2009/01/04 23:13
Bringing cosplay to another level..Wonder if i will see anyone here wear it..
(ID #435367) Posted on 2009/01/04 23:16
Student artist
I seen people in my school wear red contact, Scary! That contact cost a lot
(ID #435391) Posted on 2009/01/04 23:47
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
Too expensive... Will buy if it's less than 10 dollars (lol) But I never used contacts before..
(ID #435447) Posted on 2009/01/05 00:16
Student
I'll buy it if it's made of gold (maybe).
(ID #435468) Posted on 2009/01/05 00:32
You can get them at a anime convention, but they'd probably cost the same. I'd love to get Code Geass contacts. >.<
(ID #435609) Posted on 2009/01/05 03:29
Seems interesting, especially when used in cosplay.
(ID #435626) Posted on 2009/01/05 03:55
Hey Danny I mentioned this before when you discussed contacts in another article. What kind of contacts was your relative wearing and when was this? I have had contacts slip back into my eye several times(from going to bed without taking them out) and never was a surgery required. They just popped back out when i woke up or shortly after. There have been tons of advancements in ow the contacts fit, feel, what material they are made of, and what specific types of conditions they can apply to. So i think your worry is all for nothing here. With that aside I don't see why you wouldn't have contacts...they can't break, get caught or hooked on something, they don't get in the way of hats of helmets., etc. Its actually cheaper for me to wear contacts then to buy glasses. Oh, and those Geass lenses are so overpriced it is sickening. I have looked into many styles of lenses that alter you eye color, shape, etc. And, I could probably buy 7 different kinds for the price of that Geass lens. It sickens me at how shameless business are in the anime(or any) industry for cranking up prices just because the product is from a popular series. this is why i will never become a hard core collector of merchandise....it is simply a waste of money. Though not everyone is as poor as me, so I guess when you have lots of money it is easy to throw it around and get "comfortable" wasting it on a regular basis.
(ID #435651) Posted on 2009/01/05 04:31
When you consider that you can get these in their toric alternatives with no extra charge, they don't charge any extras for the prescription, they're hand and individually painted, and they last a year, they're not THAT expensive.. Sure, you can get a bunch of 3 months contacts that are produced in mass, but the quality is not the same. Though, who would actually wear these every day?
(ID #456219) Posted on 2009/01/21 13:52
Web Designer & Game Developer
Doh I was looking for Geass contacts for Japan Expo in Paris last yr, not for that price though!
(ID #435718) Posted on 2009/01/05 06:24
Ohhhh ! Cool contact lense ! But lelouch must remove it better than us ... Geass powa !
(ID #435720) Posted on 2009/01/05 06:32
I'd totally buy it! ...if only the idea of putting something in my eye didn't disturb me so much...and that story didn't help Danny... 3.3
(ID #435827) Posted on 2009/01/05 09:15
Legionnarion_Conquistadorz (Registered on 2008/12/18 20:49)
Student
i'll probably buy this just for collection's sake :D
(ID #436233) Posted on 2009/01/05 17:45
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
Very nice:) But does the Geass move with your eyeball? It would be awkward if it remained in one position throughout.
(ID #436379) Posted on 2009/01/05 21:18
I'm afraid to put contacts in so I'm stuck with my glasses^^;
(ID #436394) Posted on 2009/01/05 21:39
College Student
Very nice. I'm a fan of byakugan myself.
(ID #436590) Posted on 2009/01/06 00:21
Engineering research
I had contacts disappearing to the side of my eye before. Happens rather often in fact, when the eye gets dry and the lens dun really fit. It not that bad, a little pressure to the eyeball while rolling your eye usually will get it out. Scarier will be when the contact break up on your eye as it happen once to me. =)
(ID #437572) Posted on 2009/01/06 16:05
Sugoii! Great invention. But the colour isn't really that visible from afar. Kind of defeat the purpose of cosplay? Plus the price... Expensive!!! >.<"
(ID #437901) Posted on 2009/01/06 23:03
Writer, Illustrator, Collector, and Geek Philosopher
Contact lenses kill meganekkos! Do not want!
(ID #437953) Posted on 2009/01/07 00:00
student
sweet ^_^
(ID #444930) Posted on 2009/01/12 09:41
NEET!
I wish i could have one of this, It looks interesting....and cool
(ID #502851) Posted on 2009/02/26 20:18
Schoolkid
Niiiiice. I want them~
(ID #650743) Posted on 2009/06/20 04:20
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