Vader Armor

7pm in Tokyo - preparing Vader Armor for a potential customer.
Closer look at the A New Hope helmet - much preferred this over the Empire Strikes Back helmet design.

By about 8pm-ish I am no longer a Sith lord - armor has been adopted by a new parent.
Will be going out n about with him in Tokyo once hes gotten used to and made a few mods for himself.

Just curious - how many of you cosplay?
I know that Gordon, ClearTranquil and Dancing Queen cosplay but who are the rest - come forward!
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Shinigami
http://superchan-oktaku.blogspot.com/
i wonder what sell price it could be. Lower or Higher then the previous price ??
Custom Arcadestick builder
http://twitter.com/dryrice
one thing for sure is that it wont be cheap.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Haven't really cosplayed as of yet... but Have my ToHeart2 uniform ready and waiting lol.
Student, part-time worker
Very nice! I want to make a ToHeart2 costume, but I don't know if I'll ever get around to it or if I'll even have a convention to wear it to since I've pretty much sworn off my local one.
Student
http://fiedrik.multiply.com/
Cosplayed at the last Convention i went to. I wore the Persona 4 school uniform. It was quite an experience.
Student
This.
Last week at Anime Evolution, actually. Went as Persona 4 MC.
大废柴 / ダメ人間 / NEET
Seriously, I need a suit >_<
Full helmet perferred (like Space Marine PA?) - no worry about makeup/expression/etc.
http://animaticfigmation.com/
nice, farewell Sith lord. I'd cosplay if I lived elsewhere.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
even w/o the armor, danny will still be a sith lord in heart and mind^^
Alchemist in training
Farewell Anakin Skywalker , although you are a Sith Lord but you'll always be a great Jedi .
though , I don't cosplay but I would like to try cosplaying sometime .
I would defeneatly would like to cosplay as Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist
Student~ NIght-surfer~ Sleeper~ otaku-to-be~
http://rezzaeffendi.blogspot.com
see~ are you 'short' too??
Musician/Audio Engineer/3D Graphic Artist
http://www.bsodcomic.net
I would probably cosplay at some point but I'm not exactly the best at making costumes. Plus, I already have plenty of expensive hobbies. :)
apprentice otaku, collector of figures, sometimes sysadmin ^_^
http://www.giusepped.com
wow you have an office just wonderful! ^_^" I can not refrain from looking at all the times you make a post! for cosplay, I've never done. In italy loves this practice that you have in Japan.
if you look in my set "Carnevale di Venezia 2009" in Flickr there were even cosplay in venice center where tradition usually wins
Mad scientist
http://yazor-san.daportfolio.com/
Hmmm... Darth Vader Armor... Nah, I don't cosplay. I guess I'm not as much of an Otaku as most people on this site. ^^;
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
cosplayed at the second con I ever attended, as the lead female in Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou (Miyazawa Yukino). I even had a cute hat and short hair appropriate for the character. And my glasses.
recently I cosplayed as a Mafia-type girl for my first ever photoshoot with friends. next up, school uniforms.
in future I would like to be able to dress up as either Oscar from Rose of Versailles (in particular the red-and-white uniform), and as Der Tod from the musical Elisabeth. (because I am a Takarazuka Kagekidan dork :))
(how long does a member have to be registered before getting news posting privileges?)
Myself-finder
only wore a yukata once
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
would like to do Ikari Gendou cosplay since got beard and wearing megane but I'm too shy to do that. LOL XD
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
Otari Vader about to make his debut this weekend at Manila Cosplay Fusion. Not competing though, just there for covereage.
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
Ive cosplayed once - Kaonashi from 'Spirited Away'
i was quite proud of it - managed to get rid of the 'ghost-under-blanket' droop effect when the sheet hit the shoulders from the head
I was planning to rollerblade with it on too...
三年せいとオタク
I have yet to cosplay but would like to ^^;
discovering gravity and some other stuff.
http://retrovsmass.blogspot.com
I've cosplayed 8DDDD as Luffy from One Piece, as Noctis from the upcoming FFversusXIII game and as a pikachu ^^... oh and I also cosplayed Luigi from Mario bros. =p
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
wonder what the cost of an armour such as this is? US $500 and above? that would make it too costly for cosplaying. and there is chance of being mistaken for a terrorist in my country too and maybe being challenged by the police :(
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
For that quality of armor, $500 would only get you the helmet. A brand new Rubies Supreme Vader outfit, as far as i know, would set you back at least $1000
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
I cosplayed of son goku when i was 10, son gohan like @ 11. Haven't cosplayed since, because i can't make my own ^^;; Still really want to have the chance to cosplay once more ^-^
PhD Student
I have cosplayed at the anime convention we have here in Barcelona every year. I went as Robin, from Witch Hunter Robin, Lacus from Gundam seed, Saber (alter). This year I'll cosplay as Mio (just waiting for the wig to arrive:D) and I wanted to cospaly as Mirai with that beautiful dress that Chun made some weeks ago :), but I'll see about that...
Computer science student
I would like to cosplay but I just can't sew. Yeah kind of a lame excuse but that's basically it.
Did KEn from Street Fighter once back in 2000!!
part-time professional part-timer
Ohhh, it's The Lord O.o
Photography Student
http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/
I don't cosplay, but I'm a cosplay photographer. Does that count? XD
Nerdy nerd
http://rayearthblue.wordpress.com/
I cosplay quite regularly! all my pictures are here.
http://rayearthblue.deviantart.com/
Akiba Researcher
http://www.stevenagata.com
Congrats on finding Vader a new home!
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Going to cosplay at the anime festival this year in my country. Since it's the year of Haruhi Season 2, I'm planning to cosplay Kyon. Right now I'm saving up for the uniform which is $188 :/
Nekophilia
Cosplay eh? I never thought of doing it but freeman and Akidora is influencing me.. xD
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
I only cosplayed once ^^;
it's an expensive and time-consuming (the modding) hobby, will probably try more if I have the time and money =P
Hei from DtB:
http://hexlord.multiply.com/photos/album/204#31
http://hexlord.multiply.com/photos/album/204#32
photos courtesy of http://hexlord.deviantart.com/
Collector, GFX-savvy
http://www.anivoy.com
I did my first cosplay on a con earlier this month.
Was cosplaying as Syaoran from Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle.
Webdev, internet contents, music
http://www.pepinismo.net/
I do wear bizarre outfits at live performances, but not dressing up "as" anything.
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Hope that the new owner of the armor will take good care of it.
Graphic Designer
I've never been big on cosplay. Not into myself.
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
I'd try to cosplay, but I don't have the body for those anorexic anime characters ><
Student, Intern, メイド!
I cosplay at the conventions I attend. A few years ago I cosplayed as Haruhi Suzumiya and a Moogle from FF. I've also done Rika from Higurashi and Enma Ai from Jigoku Shoujo. For upcoming conventions, I have quite a lot of plans. ^^
Usually, I cosplay as one or two characters for set days at conventions, then wear lolita fashion. I also owe a yukata and a few maid outfits, so I wear those when I get too lazy to sew a costume..
University Student/Anime Society President
http://www.imagesofeden.co.uk
As the president of the anime society here at the university, I was somehow coerced into attending one of our numerous cosplay pubcrawls as Sailor Chibi Moon. It certainly attracted a few stares! (I'm a guy, btw).
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Sailor...*CHIBI* Moon? XD Erm, how tall are you?
University Student/Anime Society President
http://www.imagesofeden.co.uk
I'm not exactly tall, ~5'4" or something.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
^^; Ah. Just wondering - a tall Chibi Moon would've made the whole thing quite ridiculous-looking after all.
University Student/Anime Society President
http://www.imagesofeden.co.uk
Oh trust me, it was plenty ridiculous looking regardless!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Aw...you looked so dashing in that Vader underarmor, too. ;)
I don't cosplay - haven't really been to enough events for it, and to be honest, I was never a dressing up kind of person. I like my long cape-like jackets every now and then, and I like pretending my tripod is a sword or machine gun, but my interest ends there. ^^;
Design Student
http://wraith11.deviantart.com/
...I've been mistaken for a cosplayer, does that count?
Seriously: my old hotel porter uniform used to look like a Japanese male school uniform. Wore it to a con (had to go straight to work after, couldn't be bothered changing), the rest is history. ^^;
Developer
http://drinian.org
Doctor Who. I have a slight resemblance to David Tennant.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
me cosplay? ('~')
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
I just made mu first cosplay this year. Hoping to make more for next year and improve sewing skills
Student & Artist
http://kanochu.wordpress.com
I kind of cosplayed as Yukari from Persona 3. Just because I had an outfit that looked like hers though ^^; Nothing special. I'm hoping to cosplay as one of the K-on girls soon! ^^
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
No, I'm not cosplay ... Only anime fan and figure collector.
Student
http://johnyo.wordpress.com/
Never cosplayed before, though i wouldn't mind trying it.
College Student/Web Designer
"Closer look at the A New Hope helmet - much preferred this over the Empire Strikes Back helmet design.
"
Not to sound like a total n00b, but what are the differences ^^I I never noticed anything from the movies.
Student
http://kokost.deviantart.com/
I did a quickly put together cosplay of Jin from Samurai Champloo because I had all the necessary materials and naturally long straight black hair. Truth be told... it wasn't properly made, I didn't have a wakizashi + katana set and my hair wasn't as long as it should have been... I am currently still working on a cosplay that was suppose to have been finished about a month ago. Lets just say... its really damn hard to hunt down a teal blazer especially when exams are going on. ><
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
I cosplay...
Not much sadly, but planning a Cross Edge cosplay in an upcoming convention.
I went as Len Kagamine one year as well...
For 8 weeks im a NEET
I was going to cosplay for a con and stayed up to 2:30am making the costume. This was before the con and then decided not to finish it. But i finished about 85% of it.
So i do cosplay and for my next cosplay i will be cosplaying as Yuujiro Shihoudani from Princess Princess.
Danny it was fun looking at your pictures as the dark lord.
Student, Freelance Artist
http://rhythmemotion.net
My BF cosplays :3
I sometimes cosplay! Last year I did Tieria Erde of Gundam 00.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
LOL seriously? I'd love to see your Tieria :D
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Wow! I would love to see it too ^o^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
I cosplay, with proud ^_^
Congratulation for the new Darth Vader costume owner~~~~
Now our Tokyo Stormtrooper will have a dance partner soon~~~
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Never cosplayed but would like to go as Danbo from Yotsuba&!
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
good bye Vader Armor, it was fun while it lasted sob sob
IT-Technician, sole proprietor
http://www.chrizu.se/blog
I cosplay when I go to conventions, although lately I just haven't had the time to make cosplays. I hope to be able to start making cosplays again after vacation. ^^ It's always fun to cosplay.
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
Woah, congrats to the new owner. May the Force be strong with this one.
Kinda cosplaying Satou Tatsuhiro since.. far too long! xD
Nope never cosplayed and I guess I won't do it ever.
Student
Farewell, Vader armor~
I've yet to cosplay, but I plan to at the upcoming anime con downtown.
Student
http://otakumytaku.wordpress.com/
I don't cosplay, but I hope to start eventually. I can't decide on a character I'd like to start with, though.
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
I cosplay occasionally, but not enough to really consider myself a cosplayer.
Otaku Social Media/Blogger/Event Coverage
I've cosplayed Aizen Sosuke from Bleach, and Squall Leonhart from FFVIII. I tend to be good at cosplaying characters with messy-ish brown hair. :D
http://networkzero.blogspot.com/
"A New Hope helmet - much preferred this over the Empire Strikes Back helmet design."
Uh oh, i'm going to loose geek cred, but i had no idea there was a difference. Is it subtle?
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
I believe the ESB version was more symmetrical or something... So that it looks both halves of the helmet is a mirror image of each other. I think it's something like that.
Illustrator
I'm more fond of the Stormtrooper than the Vader outfit.
I think I would shed a tear to this news if the opposite was being sent away, Danny. ^o^
I do cosplay, I sew/make my own costumes at home. =) The farthest I have gone in conventions is L.A every year. I attend mostly local now that I spend more funds for nicer fabric to elaborate the costumes with desired materials.
Gamer
http://www.youtube.com/user/Rodimus1138
Ahh this just makes me want to complete my TK armor I have a way to go since I have to re-paint it (yellowing >_<) and I discovered some cracks in the thigh peice so I have to repair those
Filmmaker, Photographer, Student, Professional at sellng my soul
http://TiltShiftMedia.com
I've have Tie Pilot costume, but hardly make use of it.
Here's a pic of a friend playing with my helmet:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ace0fclub5/3204513327/in/set-72157612642315967/
tentacle monster
I did cosplay a long time ago
University Student
don't cosplay and am not planning to, but I do like watching others cosplay.
photoshop junkie
http://blossoming.livejournal.com
I cosplay... not very many opportunities [one local con and halloween, before i wore them sometimes for spirit week in high school if the theme was appropriate for it], but it's hella fun. Most recently, my outfits have been timeskip!Nia [TTGL] and Russia [Hetalia]. ^^
sleep.
its been said two or three times I looked like L..
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
even without the Panda eye make-up ^^
Graphic designer
I cosplayed once at a con.. but I don't like it, I just want to wear a cute wavey summerdress on such damp and hot events.
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
http://robostrike.wordpress.com
I cosplayed as ANBU kakashi before. Now on an attempt to make new ones given I have more time, but school and work never seem to stop due to my program. T_T.
filmaker
http://bigstick-freshturd-hotday.blogspot.com/
i cosplay as an Australia post night-shift mail sorter
unemployed machinist.. yeah
I don't technically cosplay..
But for humour sake.. I cosplay a early thirties alcoholic.. with ADD..
Not much a cosplay stretch I realize.. but thats okay too.
university student
Man...i would love to cosplay,but i dont have any costumes or even if i did it would probably be only inside my room
Student
Never cosplayed before, probably won't for a long time.
College Freshmen
I didn't even know there was a difference between a New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. It's not surprising since I'm not a big Star Wars fan. Never cosplayed before since I don't have have time or money for to get/make the clothes.
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
The force will always be with you.
I can't wait to see you two cosplaying together.
Graphic Designer
I absolutely love cosplaying! So far have only done it at conventions and usually it's just me cosplaying in my group... a bit sad. It's the only time I get to go out and let loose for a reason. It's quite fun to get into character (or out of characters) and also some what intoxicating for me, lol.
Industrial engineer
http://inotas.blogspot.com
cosplay?
of course I'm into... cute girl in _cosplay'_ watching and photography ermmm club
=P~
Procrastinator, n00b blogger
http://zatsudan.wordpress.com
I do not cosplay, but I make costumes for some friends who do... Sorta. In fact, it's my mom who makes 'em, but whatev' XD That reminds me, a friend asked me to make a Sengoku Basara costume =S
Programmer
http://whatsacoder.blogspot.com
where's the light saber?
Civil Draftsman/Designer
http://www.cosplayaus.com
I have cosplayed quite a bit. Usually just at convention or events. Of recent times I tend to be the one taking the photos for cosplayers.
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
http://www.kakebuke.net
So far I have cosplayed as Haine from DOGS and Miku (looove the wig!). Currently working on improving my practically non-existent sewing skills... I am very weak regarding great-looking, quality wigs. Now I must attempt to have decent enough outfits to match them. :3
gakusei,otaku
http://wiredmecha.wordpress.com/
me I cosplay at conventions and events... Maes Hughes from FMA XD btw err I like to be the photographer instead
sulk* need to buy a DSLR soon
still working with my unfinished blog
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com/
never got GOOd costume for cosplay!
Student
http://justicedude.deviantart.com
I've done a couple of easy cosplays, but not often. I really want to make a Ghostbusters outfit soon, though.
???Confused???
Never cosplayed, but would like to if I can find time to make a costume...
Chinese/Viet restaurant waiter, no post secondary
I've done about three really really easy costumes. One internet bought costume from Persona 3.
Student
where's the lightsaber :O
Student
http://tasunke.otakugeeksquad.org/blog/
I'd like to cosplay, but haven't really had the time or the attention span to devote to putting together a good costume yet. n.n;
Blue Suit Sapien with White Helmet
http://conrad501.wordpress.com/
Some people make it look real good.....and some just screw up the whole image..hehehehee
Student, part-time worker
I love cosplaying, but I probably won't get to this year. Boo.
Student / Software Engineer
I have two cosplays Mori from Ouran High school Host Club and Jin from Samurai Champloo. I'm working on a third, Auron from Final Fantasy X.
I'm kind of a cosplay virgin, as I haven't cosplayed properly yet. Kind of need to get around to sewing things and ordering wig stuff...
I do enjoy making props like plushies and pretty much anything else that doesn't involve fabric or wigs though. Oh, and the absolutely wonderful conversations with other cosplayers/cosplayers to be.
Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch
Looks awesome, how long did it take to get all the pieces together?
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
http://sitedofonseca.blogspot.com
I cosplay!!
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
I cosplayed as Hei from Darker than black last anime convention >_<
That is a cool vader helmet! ^^
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Oooh gratz on finally selling the suit, Danny! Congratz on the new Darth Vader too :D Will you both meet up again and do some more Vader/Trooper shenanigans? ^_^ How's the progress on the Boba Fett acquisition?
Oh and I did one cosplay last year and once this year as Kyon from Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya... the pic's somewhere in the blog... Or maybe I'll post it if I feel like it >.>
Programmer
http://cecilemilk85.spaces.live.com/
Wow, coo..ll... Wondering if you are going to wear it in next CGM night...
Comic Shop Owner
i would cosplay. itz just that there are only so many fat bearded dudes in anime, ya know?
http://www.marvinryan.com
I haven't had the chance to cosplay. although I did join in a few Halloween trick or treat adventures as a kid. ^^;
Geek Liaison
http://www.thegeekreview.com
I've thought about it a few time but never had do to lack of sewing skills and the like. Looked a buying a ready made outfit but none of them were ever big enough to fit me, and the prices that the custom people wanted was way out of my budget. Resently thou I think I've come up with a way to do something on the cheap next time I can get to a anime con.
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
I have my Shuffle! cosplay and gothloli cosplay - and working on K-ON! school uniforms ^^
it's always fun to dress up for conventions
Oriental Blogger
http://www.orienthq.com
I may have missed out on the story but why is the sith lord getting sold? I think is time for some halo cosplay :p Master Chief! Although xbox being xbox is not so popular in japan :>
High School Student
I cosplay ^^
only got a couple of costumes so far though.
Student
http://dog-taku.blogspot.com/
I am gonna cosplay this Saturday at some event in my country lol. But not 100% if i could not get the last minute stuff >.< But 100% cosplaying for Comic Fiesta 09.
Lv. 65 Paladin
Never cosplayed but went with a friend in a Renaissance faire. He was the only samurai there. I'd like to cosplay though. It looks like fun!
Technical Support
http://www.renzohernandez.com
Vader WOG !!!
never cosplay snif,
Passerby
http://jitokun.wordpress.com/
My friends cosplay while I'm their helper. I never cosplay before. Do acting as a passerby A count?
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I cosplayed a couple times when I was youngerer ^^; now, I don't feel as young outside to cosplay anymore ;_;
College Student
What's the difference between new hope and empire one?
Student
i cosplay =D so much fun =]
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
Cosplayed last year at Anime Expo as Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura ^_^;
This year in the process of making K-ON! school uniform.
Student, PoomDomain Director
http://www.poomdomain.com/
I have never worn any costume before :(
Ambassador
http://througheyesfromafar.blogspot.com/
Little girl, what are you doing on top of that dark, evil helmet?
my little brother would kill for it
and about cosplaying i lost a bet nuff said
Graphic Designer
will miss seeing you in the "casual" sith lord outfit . . . you looked stunning in it!
Robotic/Mechanical Engineering Student
I have never done cosplay unless u count Halloween.
I think my brother was Gohan once.
Robotic/Mechanical Engineering Student
It looks like a lot of fun and i would love to try it but i have no clue who I'd play
anime + games collector
would luv to cosplay anytime unfournately no cosyumes at the moment.
Costume Talent, Stormtrooper, Student, Writer
http://akxd.wordpress.com/
I'll be joining Gordon among the Stromtrooper ranks in the 501st pretty soon now...
Meanwhile, I've been helping to promote the new Transformers movie by cosplaying as Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.
Among the evergrowing ranks of unemployed
I cosplay a bit myself. Haven't done any recently though. I have a fair Jedi costume, a Vader helmet that I've been meaning to do something with, and Mandolorian helmet I've been making. I even once dressed up as a one eyed samurai with kimono, tsuba eyepatch, and shinai.
Drug testing
Dude I'd certainly cosplay and even die my hair red just for the cause, but the problem really is that I can't freaking afford to make/have someone make my cosplay! It's practically impossible if I want it as nice as Darth Vader's or Storm Trooper's shine. That's the sadness down the path of being fan of a great but not so popular game :/ You're lucky for the fame is what made your cosplay easier to get.
Gainfully unemployed
http://www.loneleeplanet.com/
cool armour man. love your stormtrooper trademark. have you ever considered a stint cosplaying as CHOO-bacca?
University Student
I cosplay as my character from Ragnarok Online at anime conventions. It was embarrassing at first (especially when you're in costume outside of convention areas) as people gawk, stare, and giggle, but now I just find it hilarious to see random peoples' reactions. Within the anime convention itself, you feel right at home since a large majority of the other people there are in cosplay. When you show up to one of these places without a costume, you start to feel a little bit left out. It's that same sort of feeling you get on Halloween when everyone else is dressed up, but you decided you were too old or too cool to dress up and seeing everyone else in costume makes you wish you had too. =^_^=
Screenwriter Wannabe
I don't have the scroat or the talent to cosplay, although I went to AX09 with shirts I custom-made. Got some nice compliments, too!
Maybe next year I'll go as Harima from School Rumble or something 'cuz he's not that complicated, lol.
otaku, jrock fan, auto voice attendant
http://twitter.com/wikedsaya13
i cosplayed temari of naruto on a theme day and nel of bleach and suigintou of rozen maiden at our office during halloween. i guess i still don't have the courage to go to the convention though. :(