Hero's of Cosplay

Hello Darling Dolls

Like many people who love cosplay I am watching the series Heroes Of Cosplay produced by the SyFy Channel.  Yes, I know there are a whole bunch of opinions out there on the people and the series in general which I am not going to get into.

In my eyes its not what I wanted....I was hoping for more of a 'showcase' on the various artists, more 'how' and less drama.  However I know that everyone of us wants something different so I'm just going to watch and enjoy what tips I can pick up.

All I ask of the viewing public is to take it all as light viewing.  If anything its a chance to see some great costume inspiration.  I admit seeing how many people enter comps in 'reworked' characters or their own creations inspired by characters has given me a bit more confidence in actually putting my Femme Joker onto the workshop's con-creation board and off the 'board of dreams'.  In other words it has inspired me to take the risk to build something from my imagination inspired by the original character.  

So I will be watching the series probably while sewing to help keep me motivate.  And with that I'm heading back to the workshop.

Happy cosplaying dolls ;-) 

RWBY work log

Hello My darling Dolls

It's been a long time since I've been so obsessed by a character and costume, but its official RWBY is taking up a lot of my free time.

So far the cape is 90% done. I still need to trim and finish off the bottom hem, but I'll wait till I have the boots to ensure its the right length. Needless to say its better to have to cut it down rather than trying to add a longer panel to it.

I still have to start the dress which will end up being a combination of 3 patterns I have in the workshop. Plus the belt with ammo and extras, but I'm most worried about the making of the massive weapon she carries. Hopefully I can find some reference photos of the weapon in its smaller state that I can take to the con's.

Oh well that's enough from me tonight....time to get back to the RWBY soundtrack on my iPod and get sewing

RWBY.... the insanity begins

Hello my Darling Dolls,

Yep since we last spoke I have been gathering and watching as much of RWBY as I can get me hands on as I decided she was to be my next cosplay project.  So far so good, however I am dreading making her weapon.  Currently the costume build will be broken down into parts as I really need to get some traction on this if I want to showcase it at Armageddon in October and then at Brisbane Supanova in November when I will be able to share it with the Rooster Teeth team.

Current list includes

1. Cape
2. Dress
3. Boots
4. Weapon (either full size or smaller gun version)
5. Corset
6. Belt with bullets etc.

So all in all a tiny project LOL, not to mention I also have to make the following costumes

• Junior - RWBY 
• Booker DeWitt - Bioshock Infinite
• Elizabeth Dewitt - Bioshock Infinte
• GoGo Yubari - Kill Bill
• Crazy 88 - Kill Bill
• Harley Quinn - Batman Arkham (I am remaking this as my skill set has increased since the first build of this costume)

So I'll leave you know and head back to the work room

Happy Cosplaying Dolls ;-)

RWBY

Hello Darling Dolls,

I admit I usually get into anime, animation etc series usually long after its screened and knowing my luck also ended.  However thanks to the amazing guys at Rooster Teeth have allowed me to start watching a series from the beginning as it screens for the first time. 

For the those who you don't know Rooster Teeth (I'm sure most of you do), they are mostly known for the machinima of Bungie's Halo which became RedVsBlue.  I still remember when I watch my first RedVsBlue back in 2002 (I think) and I fell in love with these guys sense of humour.  Plus I got a major case of the feels when I met the team for the first time at a Melbourne Expo when they where at an empty booth with just a handwritten sign saying "swag and merch stuck in transit'.  It was one of those times where I wasn't quiet sure who they were but the name sounded familiar.  Anywhoo I'm getting off topic.  The Rooster Teeth team are now known for things like Achievement Hunter, Let's Play and my fav Rage Quit on the Rooster Teeth YouTube Channel.  It still makes me smile to see the growing lines of fans at each convention over the last 11 years since we first met at conventions. If you want to see any of the team be prepared for a couple hours queuing.

But the real reason for this entry is the new series RWBY (pronounced Ruby).  Its their new anime-style web-series created and directed by Monty Oum which was released to the Rooster Teeth community and channels mid July 2013.   So what is it??????  Basically the story takes place in a world filled with monsters and supernatural forces.  Like most of my favourite Anime's it focuses on four girls at the Beacon Academy where the are trained to wage war and survive battles against the shadow creatures of the Grimm to save the world.  Honestly this is all I know right now as only the first three episodes are up online at the Rooster Teeth site, as this series will be release on a weekly basis I think.

So far I'm loving every episode especially since its not like a 'normal' Rooster Teeth project, I do warn the guys expecting another RedVsBlue style its not like that at all.  

Now I just have to figure out who I'm going to cosplay from it.  So far Ruby is winning with Blake Belldonna and Gylnda Goodwitch coming in second.  So  just in case your interested I've attached a few trailers and previews for you to have a look at.  So remember to support your up and coming artists are the great team at Rooster Teeth.