Wonfes Cosplay

Mon 2008/08/04 04:48 JST
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This was the only cosplay photo I took at the Wonfes - its Miku and the boss of Good Smile in at their backstage station where they were camped.
One of the reasons why I don't go to the cosplay area anymore is that you have to line up in front of each cosplayer just to get photos - it was very hot outside ^^;
How important is cosplay coverage to you? Also wondering if any of you cosplay.

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  • Laz Long
    Laz Long in East Coast, USA (Registered on 2007/10/23)
    Project Manager
    http://cherryblossomsfalling.myfastforum.org/index.html

    Yikes ... lining up in the heat for pictures seems a little rough ... unless their eyes are just that good :)

    I like checking out the cosplayers at conventions ... sometimes you see some amazing outfits and sometimes you just see some bad ones. I try not to judge as it's just people expressing their love for their characters. It's all good.

    Mon 2008/08/04 04:53:23 JST (ID #256280)
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  • Arisato-Kun
    Arisato-Kun in United States (Registered on 2008/07/12)
    Otaku, Animation Major
    http://xlhaseolx.deviantart.com/

    I love seeing cosplayers. Some of their outfits can really be amazing. It's just too much work to do it yourself. Even store bought costumes are really expensive.

    Mon 2008/08/04 05:11:02 JST (ID #256294)
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  • the great paul
    the great paul in heaven (Registered on 2008/03/14)
    pervert

    i dont really care about cosplay unless the girl is very cute/hot that i just cant resist.anyway just dont do anything that will knock you out.otherwise we wont have dc to look forward to anymore

    Mon 2008/08/04 05:49:21 JST (ID #256361)
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  • Zou
    Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08)
    Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
    http://www.otakuinternational.com

    Seeing hot girls cosplaying is awesome and all but Yeah I would not line up to go outside in the heat just to view them.

    Oh and I don't cosplay at all.

    Mon 2008/08/04 06:01:12 JST (ID #256381)
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  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    I'm still thinking about it.
    All the events I covered on my blog so far where considerably centered on cosplays.
    But now I'm thinking if all the trouble I had to take the pics, select them, edit and finally post were worth it.

    Too many people takes pics of cosplayers, and some cosplays are just repeated over and over and over again.

    So much that I just decided not to take any more pics of Naruto, Bleach, Final Fantasy and some other overdone cosplays.

    I'll keep open to very different, unusual or perfect cosplayers though. And try to cover other stuff on events....

    Mon 2008/08/04 07:04:45 JST (ID #256416)
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  • Zen
    Zen in Zjhentohlauedy Home Planet. aka. somewhere in the Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/10)
    Student of LIFE!

    cosplay is awesome, where else can you see a mix of 2d and 3d?

    Mon 2008/08/04 07:05:31 JST (ID #256418)
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  • Saku
    Saku in Toronto (Registered on 2008/02/07)
    Wannabe Web Developer
    http://www.sakuafk.com

    I love seeing other ppl cosplaying but I don't cosplay ^^;; so I usually take a lot pictures of cosplayers during conventions.

    Mon 2008/08/04 07:30:33 JST (ID #256436)
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  • Sarith
    Sarith in California, USA (Registered on 2008/07/17)
    Student
    http://fruitjuicy.wordpress.com/

    I love cosplay. In a way, it's like figures to me: translating a 2D character into a 3D medium. I also want to get into cosplay photography but it's hard to dress up and take photos at the same time. ^_^;;

    Mon 2008/08/04 07:32:36 JST (ID #256437)
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  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    The only reason for me to go to an event here is to take pictures of cosplayers, everything else is worthless IMO.

    Mon 2008/08/04 07:53:15 JST (ID #256445)
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  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    personally I don't think cosplay coverage is all that important. most of your readers are more interested in figure coverage anyway. btw it must be tough wearing the stormtrooper outfit during a hot day. black wetsuit, armor and all.

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:11:05 JST (ID #256455)
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    • marvin
      marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
      http://www.marvinryan.com

      on the other hand if it adds quality to DannyChoo.com why not, however if it's too much trouble it might not be worth it. taking photos in the air conditioned hall then lining up to take photos of cosplayers under the hot sun, you might end up with catching a cold.
      about the second question. I haven't had the chance to cosplay yet. closest thing would be wearing a costume for Halloween. wonder if that counts as cosplay. ^^

      Mon 2008/08/04 10:13:34 JST (ID #256541)
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  • Realta Nua
    Realta Nua in Jakarta / Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/19)
    University Student
    http://plurk.com/Fuyumachi/invite

    Never do any cosplay. but someday i will. . .

    Mon 2008/08/04 08:42:11 JST (ID #256471)
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  • cuteninja
    cuteninja (Registered on 2008/02/26)
    Auditor Junior

    i like to see cosplay alot its fun to see how well people have shown the character in themselves. i m more interested in cosplay then figures. you should make a poll Danny. if i have the chance i will definately do cosplay too :D

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:15:21 JST (ID #256491)
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  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    I'd like to try cosplay... Just don't have the necessary stuff right now...

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:39:47 JST (ID #256509)
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  • GTR
    GTR in Minnesota, United States (Registered on 2008/02/29)

    I want to cosplay as Hideki from Chobits, ^_^

    Mon 2008/08/04 09:42:01 JST (ID #256515)
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  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    I'd like to see some cosplay coverage. I find it amazing how dedicated people are to make their own clothes. ^^

    Mon 2008/08/04 11:00:02 JST (ID #256579)
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  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    hehe lovely shot! :D I used to cosplay (not a lot :P) I still have the couple outfits LOL a nice japanese friend made me a cosplay outfit! I was so touched! ^^ The sleeves had to be shortened but he did a great job ^^ Skirt was very short tho LOL

    Mon 2008/08/04 11:44:55 JST (ID #256636)
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    • Pyoro
      Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
      Student
      http://anime.tedfox.com/

      ooo pic pls!

      Mon 2008/08/04 17:16:05 JST (ID #256884)
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      • chun
        chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
        part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
        http://puppy52art.com/

        haha you'll see a couple small pix on "Artist" on my site :P

        Mon 2008/08/04 21:32:15 JST (ID #257046)
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    • Neutrinos
      Neutrinos in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/25)
      Engineering research
      http://kikenshisou.wordpress.com

      whoa! chun in seifuku xD

      Tue 2008/08/05 05:46:54 JST (ID #257214)
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      • chun
        chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
        part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
        http://puppy52art.com/

        haha think that was from 2000+?

        Tue 2008/08/05 10:21:40 JST (ID #257464)
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  • scum2k1
    scum2k1 in Irvine, CA (Registered on 2008/05/10)
    Professionally Unemployed

    Love cosplay and it's culture simply because I could never do it. I don't have the figure for it..hmm that doesnt stop a lot of americans from doing it though >.> Ok i could never do it because I hold myself in too high esteem.

    Mon 2008/08/04 11:57:56 JST (ID #256658)
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  • Sabekuji Kaneda
    Sabekuji Kaneda in Parañaque, Philippines (Registered on 2008/06/21)
    Mechanical Engineering student
    http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/

    Well the conventions here have no figure presentations like in Japan. So mostly, I take pictures of cosplayers. IMO there are a lot of good cosplayers here x_x

    Mon 2008/08/04 12:50:03 JST (ID #256692)
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  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    Don't really care unless it's really good. But if it takes that much time just to snap a pic, it's too much trouble imo

    Mon 2008/08/04 13:06:37 JST (ID #256701)
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  • silent1134
    silent1134 in Los Angeles, California (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    ???Confused???

    Well if it's really good cosplay I don't mind...

    Mon 2008/08/04 14:25:55 JST (ID #256764)
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  • ハルルーユータ
    ハルルーユータ in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Engineering Student
    http://feidamu.wordpress.com/

    I'm working on my Shin Getter costume. I at least want to finish the helmet over my next stretch of holidays. My club manager is trying to get me to cosplay by December...

    Mon 2008/08/04 15:20:11 JST (ID #256792)
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  • Pyoro
    Pyoro in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Student
    http://anime.tedfox.com/

    it would really be a shame if we were to miss out cosplay on the land where it originated from.
    i wouldn't mind if you just take the photos of the ones that are really good though. ^____^

    Mon 2008/08/04 17:18:52 JST (ID #256885)
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  • Eva
    Eva in Singapore (Registered on 2008/05/18)
    Admin

    Cosplay coverage is good, but not necessary. I'd leave it to sites that specializes in cosplays.

    Unless you have the ability to split your cells like an amoeba into another Danny, I'd rather you concentrate on one thing first.

    Mon 2008/08/04 17:19:52 JST (ID #256886)
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  • Disc-Co
    Disc-Co in Jakarta ===> Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/07)
    Mahastudent
    http://anitenshi.wordpress.com

    I like cosplay. But if I have to line up just to get photo shot, I'll pass...

    Mon 2008/08/04 17:40:21 JST (ID #256906)
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  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    I love some cosplay coverage but if you can't cover it due to some factors then that's alright ^__^

    There's always a next time ^^

    Mon 2008/08/04 20:47:20 JST (ID #257023)
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  • darktek13
    darktek13 in Utah, USA (Registered on 2008/02/03)
    Looking for work again
    http://flickr.com/photos/darktek13/

    I really enjoy the cosplay photos and coverage. I think it really helps round out the event (Whatever the event happens to be at the time).

    Mon 2008/08/04 21:10:23 JST (ID #257031)
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  • E^D Crow
    E^D Crow in Garfield, New Jersey, USA (Registered on 2007/12/16)
    Compounder

    I dig cosplay, and have cosplayed as Nabeshin once (although all the parts were store-bought). I am going to take a sewing class soon, so that I can make my own costumes.

    I think cosplay is really fun, and I like checking out other peoples' costumes, as well.

    E^D

    Tue 2008/08/05 01:14:49 JST (ID #257128)
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  • FMPhoenixHawk
    FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20)
    Scientist, unemployed.
    http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com

    GenCon has a pretty broad selection of cosplayers, mostly on Friday and Saturday (The costume contest is on Saturday.) but there are some bad ones.

    Tue 2008/08/05 03:43:19 JST (ID #257173)
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  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    I always enjoy seeing cosplay. It can be a lot of work. Wish I was there to shot cosplay.

    Tue 2008/08/05 04:45:29 JST (ID #257194)
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  • Emperor's Hand
    Emperor's Hand in Ohio, USA (Registered on 2007/12/24)

    I'm a fan of cosplay coverage also. I've only been in an environment w/ cosplay once, and that was at Celebration III for Star Wars, in Indinapolis. Amazing stuff there, i really regretted not making a serious attempt at something after i was there the first day.

    I wish i had video of one moment when we first arrived: We were getting our passes checked and let into the main area , and the 501st Legion was doing all the security and other tasks. I watched 2 of them pull a guy aside at random and start questioning him quite sternly. The guy was looking rather frightened and off guard, until one Stormtrooper pulls out a picture of R2-D2 and C-3PO and asks "have you seen these droids?". Ahhhh it was a great moment.

    Tue 2008/08/05 06:26:00 JST (ID #257243)
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  • Ho
    Ho in Berkeley, CA (Registered on 2007/12/20)
    Student

    I wear a monkey costume and sometimes domokun costume to school. http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25443&l=9dcd3&id=502529336

    Tue 2008/08/05 07:52:52 JST (ID #257333)
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  • Starboykb
    Starboykb in Brunei Earth (Registered on 2007/05/15)
    IT TechGuy
    http://starboykb.blogspot.com

    I think figures and mecha is much more inportant than cosplay! ^^;;

    Tue 2008/08/05 17:29:36 JST (ID #257746)
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  • Gibson
    Gibson in California (Registered on 2007/05/27)
    Student artist
    http://www.requestview.wordpress.com

    I working on my cosplay costume... GOD it cost a considerable amount of time and money. Resign is not the best smell to work with!

    Tue 2008/08/05 22:06:52 JST (ID #257925)
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