Author Topic: Hard/Rare cosplay char. (Read 14535 times)

Givon · « **on:** December 20, 2006, 11:16:17 pm »

Can any one think of a character that you would really never see at a con, yet has a some what difficult outfit to make?

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2006, 11:22:12 pm »

Well, the first character to come to mind is Anima of Final Fantasy X, X-2. It is my dream cosplay. Absolutely terrible and monstrous and, obviously, stunningly impressive if pulled off right. I've never in my life seen an Anima cosplay, but I'd like to do it someday.

Givon · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2006, 11:26:47 pm »

Quote from: "EveofAbyss"

Well, the first character to come to mind is Anima of Final Fantasy X, X-2. It is my dream cosplay. Absolutely terrible and monstrous and, obviously, stunningly impressive if pulled off right. I've never in my life seen an Anima cosplay, but I'd like to do it someday.

wasn't there one last year @_@ or am I thinking incorrectly. Anways that sounds like a fun thing to do. Then again istead of me doing it , you can go as Anima, I can try and help you all I can ^_^

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2006, 08:44:38 am »

Quote from: "Givon"

Quote from: "EveofAbyss"
Well, the first character to come to mind is Anima of Final Fantasy X, X-2. It is my dream cosplay. Absolutely terrible and monstrous and, obviously, stunningly impressive if pulled off right. I've never in my life seen an Anima cosplay, but I'd like to do it someday.

wasn't there one last year @_@ or am I thinking incorrectly. Anways that sounds like a fun thing to do. Then again istead of me doing it , you can go as Anima, I can try and help you all I can ^_^

Yeah, hehe, I'm not sure about this year or not. I know I'm going as Barret Wallace of FFVII, and since that will be a pretty simple cosplay, I may attempt a second. I may not do Anima this year, though. I may not do it at all, unless I can think of a convincing way to pull off the whole "torso + inverted torso to create one big body" concept.

But you saw one last year? That's pretty cool. I must have missed it; cool that somebody was able to pull that off, if they did, though.

pinkrandomattack · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2006, 10:37:12 am »

so are you LOOKING for something obscure to do?

you know what i think someone should do? cutie honey. or any of the baddies from said anime/live action awesomeness. they are pretty complicated, have props, and would need to be executed quite well in order for it to be exsiting. tee hee scarlet claw.

but yeah the remake not the 80s version (maybe 70s its pretty old)

Vondan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:03:29 pm »

I just had a sick idea. I all ready have one girl who may work with me at the repair station say she would dress like a anime mechanic girl (Winfrey from FMA but wearing her shirt as a shirt not around her waist). To be fair I should dress like an anime mechanic or repair guy. But who? The only one I can think of is Mario (but he is way over done) and the crazy old sword maker from Inuyasha (I should at least put his robe on when I fix the foam swords)

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2006, 02:56:06 pm »

Givon: If you are familiar with the manga "Bizenghast", the main character, Dena I believe her name was, dresses like the posterchild for Gothic Lolita. The manga-ka, M. Alice LeGrow, even mentioned she forbids anybody to cosplay as the main character unless they do it exactly as designed, and can pull it off. The costumes are always extremely intricate; so that, in addition to the specifications of the manga-ka, it could be quite the difficult cosplay!

BigGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2006, 11:41:17 am »

vondan lookin to the mechanic from Avenger.. I think his name is speedy.
http://we-love-anime.com/Gallery/Anime_Images/gal/A-B/Avenger/Avenger01029.jpg

or the mechanics from last exile
http://we-love-anime.com/Gallery/Anime_Images/gal/K-L/Last%20Exile/Last%20Exile01011.jpg

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #8 on:** December 24, 2006, 12:59:20 pm »

BigGuy, your last link is broken.

Also, here's a thought: how about doing one of those over-the-top youmas from the live action Sailor Moon? That whole show was like watching a bunch of cosplayers goofing around.

Givon · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:01:34 pm »

Quote from: "EveofAbyss"

Givon: If you are familiar with the manga "Bizenghast", the main character, Dena I believe her name was, dresses like the posterchild for Gothic Lolita. The manga-ka, M. Alice LeGrow, even mentioned she forbids anybody to cosplay as the main character unless they do it exactly as designed, and can pull it off. The costumes are always extremely intricate; so that, in addition to the specifications of the manga-ka, it could be quite the difficult cosplay!

I kinda am, not really though. Do you have a link or something for a image...or I think i'll look in google.

Givon · « **Reply #10 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:03:26 pm »

Quote from: "pinkrandomattack"

so are you LOOKING for something obscure to do?

you know what i think someone should do? cutie honey. or any of the baddies from said anime/live action awesomeness. they are pretty complicated, have props, and would need to be executed quite well in order for it to be exsiting. tee hee scarlet claw.

but yeah the remake not the 80s version (maybe 70s its pretty old)

hmmm, sounds like some fun, i'll look into them ^_^

Vondan · « **Reply #11 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:05:22 pm »

You could always go as one of the kids from Grave of the fireflys

Givon · « **Reply #12 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:05:26 pm »

Quote from: "pieisexactlythree"

BigGuy, your last link is broken.

Also, here's a thought: how about doing one of those over-the-top youmas from the live action Sailor Moon? That whole show was like watching a bunch of cosplayers goofing around.

I don't know who Youmas is...but i'll look into it.

Givon · « **Reply #13 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:08:23 pm »

Quote from: "Vondan"

You could always go as one of the kids from Grave of the fireflys

yea, but there outfits are too easy...hehe.

JimmyDarkside · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2007, 02:47:21 pm »

Well, it's not unknown or obscure really, but I have yet to see an Angel Sanctuary cosplayer at a con. Depending on what character you cosplay (there are TONS) there are some very detailed outfits. The artbook pictures would be best to check out for some good ones.

Antares · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2007, 03:14:58 pm »

Quote from: "Vondan"

I just had a sick idea. I all ready have one girl who may work with me at the repair station say she would dress like a anime mechanic girl (Winfrey from FMA but wearing her shirt as a shirt not around her waist). To be fair I should dress like an anime mechanic or repair guy. But who? The only one I can think of is Mario (but he is way over done) and the crazy old sword maker from Inuyasha (I should at least put his robe on when I fix the foam swords)

Piccolo from Porco Roso - his daughter Fio builds Porco's plane. I don't think you're short enough tho.

Vondan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2007, 07:49:18 pm »

Quote from: "Antares"

Porco

hey whats this about cosplaying mr porco is that another comment about my weight. Cause I'm not fat it's just my liver is enlarged.

Von "Please ignore the pile of whopper wrappers in the corner" Dan

Pixie Stix · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2007, 03:20:33 pm »

Kadaaaaaaaaj.

I saw no Kadaj, no Yazu, and no Loz in 06 which made me a little sad. ((I was also sad that there was no Axel from KH2))

Well I'm planning to go as Kadaj this year, however I have no idea how I'm going to make the cosplay. I'm thinking that it would be a better idea if I just bought it from somewhere.

If somebody is already cosplaying as Kadaj and it's DECIDED that they're going as Kadaj please let me know. If there is a Kadaj then I'm going as Yazu. ((if both are there then why not Loz?

))

Givon · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2007, 11:28:13 pm »

Quote from: "Pixie Stix"

Kadaaaaaaaaj.

I saw no Kadaj, no Yazu, and no Loz in 06 which made me a little sad. ((I was also sad that there was no Axel from KH2))

Well I'm planning to go as Kadaj this year, however I have no idea how I'm going to make the cosplay. I'm thinking that it would be a better idea if I just bought it from somewhere.

If somebody is already cosplaying as Kadaj and it's DECIDED that they're going as Kadaj please let me know. If there is a Kadaj then I'm going as Yazu. ((if both are there then why not Loz? ))

I know, that made me sad too....and is you are going as kadaj or Yazu I'll go as Loz. He is so freakin kewl >w<

But I still need a hard character, thats why i'm going as two people this year ^_^...but who tis the question

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2007, 09:51:05 am »

You know, I've never seen anyone go as Aiko Magami from Project A-ko. Even though it's not very complex, (Uncivilized Wars would probably have the most challenging outfit), it's a very influential anime.

Pie Row Maniac · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2007, 12:27:41 pm »

I was going to post a picture of Eva Unit 01 to appear witty but then I found this and my world fell apart.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2007, 10:20:20 am »

Cosplay as a DDR Machine!

Seriously though. I suggest dressing up as the end boss of Final Fantasy 8. The Sorceress Ultimecia. It's from a common enough series but I've never seen anybody do any version of her.

Complicated costumes though.....hmmm.... Yeah, i'd have to go with the Sailor Moon Live Action Series. The youma were the monsters from each episode. I'd suggest you cosplay Queen Beryl.

Sky-Z · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2007, 04:13:56 pm »

Anything the No-Weenies do is hard or rare.

like my cock.

<3 No-Weenies

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2007, 04:43:28 pm »

Quote from: "Sky-Z"

Anything the No-Weenies do is hard or rare.

like my cock.

<3 No-Weenies

Oh really? Last I heard it wasn't rare, it was "well done". :wink:

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2007, 10:48:40 pm »

Hmm..

I think KOS-MOS from Xenosaga would be quite hard.
Because no one seems to get the colors correct or the attire.

[SIGH]

You have to do justice to such a sexy character people.
come on
[nodsnods]

BoredHorror · « **Reply #25 on:** January 15, 2007, 11:05:41 pm »

Quote from: "Pixie Stix"

((I was also sad that there was no Axel from KH2))

there was an axel...he just didn't have a wig. I got footage of him playing tennis though, lol. here's a picture of him with a sora and riku:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Mikaela13572/axel.jpg

Daidouji · « **Reply #26 on:** January 16, 2007, 05:51:45 am »

Quote from: "anime_gurl_123"

Hmm..

I think KOS-MOS from Xenosaga would be quite hard.
Because no one seems to get the colors correct or the attire.

[SIGH]

You have to do justice to such a sexy character people.
come on
[nodsnods]

I agree if you're looking for a hard cosplay KOS-MOS would be a ahrd one indeed. Although i've seen her cosplay many time *not once at kumoricon* i've never seen one that was any good. ^^

Daidouji · « **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:17:27 am »

Quote from: "Mr_Mustash"

If some one could do a good KOS-MOS i would die! I love Xenosaga sooooooo much! I've played all of the games and they are so fun!

Yes I agree! I'm playing Xenosaga III right now, and my friends that i'm going with to Kumoricon and I are trying to decide if we should go from Xenosaga III or death note.

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #28 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:52:27 am »

Quote from: "BoredHorror"

((I was also sad that there was no Axel from KH2))

there was an axel...he just didn't have a wig. I got footage of him playing tennis though, lol. here's a picture of him with a sora and riku:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Mikaela13572/axel.jpg

[laughs]

Oh my, I know that boy.
tee0hee.

Actually, that was his real hair, and we used glue and egg whites. The poor boy ,it looked so painful, but I think his cosplay turned out amazing.
yeah good times at tennis.
You have footage? you must let me see.

n__n

<33

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #29 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:54:14 am »

Quote from: "Mr_Mustash"

Please do Xenosaga III! I would give you unlimited access to the host club...

So...if I dress up as a character from Xenosaga III, you would love me?
because I'm actually thinking about going as such.
But the question is, which host member are you going to be?

tee-hee

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2007, 09:02:08 am »

[BLUSH]

yeah.
Um...
I'm going to dress up as Momo.

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2007, 09:07:18 am »

So if you see a short Momo walking around [points] that would be me [SIGH]

ichigoxcupcakes · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2007, 09:12:28 am »

[BLUSH]

tee-hee
goodness, just don't laugh at me if I turn bright red alright?
[hits head]

Kayoe · « **Reply #33 on:** January 16, 2007, 10:55:51 am »

If I remeber Host Club Correctly, I think the proper response would be to squee...

Be sure to practice.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #34 on:** January 16, 2007, 11:41:30 am »

I wasn't sure to post it here or in the Ouran thread.

I'm trying to figure out the best way to cosplay the high powered motor.

Should I wear a sign and then have a little platform with a doll....

I'd love to actually build a little raising platform that'd rotate upwards like in the show. It would need a big screw and a base and a panel strong enough to standon. but I don't think i could make one that I could carry around. Maybe if i had a hand truck.....

I think i'd just make a cardboard cut out or something that I could actually lift.

Kayoe · « **Reply #35 on:** January 16, 2007, 12:45:29 pm »

I think if you make the body out of Cardboard, you could use a very simple motor to just have the platform rotate. You could use one that was made for something like Legos or K'nex, they are light and rotate relatively slowly so the platform won't go out of control, and they make noise, something that I recall her platform doing...
Just an idea...

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #36 on:** January 16, 2007, 01:51:42 pm »

Well I know for sure I could build a model of one. I'm talking about something full size.

If I was strong enough (or we get a light enough cosplayer) I'd like to just hold a platform and turn as I stand up with it. I'd have the label on my chest, a barrel on one side and small bicycle wheel on the other and some wood panelling on my back.

Kayoe · « **Reply #37 on:** January 16, 2007, 02:02:56 pm »

Yeah, I guess I couldn't really help you there.
Unless you could get a mannequin and dress it up/paint it.
They are much lighter then a cosplayer would be...
But I have no clue how much they cost or where you would get one, so that might not be feasible.
Otherwise, Hit the gym?

Daidouji · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2007, 10:01:29 pm »

Quote from: "anime_gurl_123"

[BLUSH]

yeah.
Um...
I'm going to dress up as Momo.

Hahaha, I will be too XD. And I think my friend was thinking about either Shion or Miyuki.

Runa · « **Reply #39 on:** January 19, 2007, 09:27:59 am »

There are a few I can think of...
First, the "not at all practical for hall cosplay"
* Sophia from Last Exile in her green Empress dress. Reason: the train is about 100 YARDS long. First of all that is a heinous amount of fabric (and embroidery!!) which would weigh more than the cosplayer, and second, halls are not long enough to let it extend to its full glory.

Next, the "defies gravity" costume: Rachel from Glass no Kantai (translated to "Glass Fleet" by funimation)... this dress defies gravity. If one attempted to make it, the back part of the dress would have to be filled with helium, otherwise the cosplayer would fall over. Also, it is mich wider and taller than the average door, so only a really short person could get around wearing it.

Sasu-kitty · « **Reply #40 on:** January 22, 2007, 03:00:45 pm »

What I want to do, though it'd be hell to make, is Temujin from the Second Naruto movie.

Or, I'd have issues with making some parts, but one of the Demon Brothers from Naruto (the Zabuza arc)

Suou_Tamaki · « **Reply #41 on:** February 18, 2007, 04:36:52 pm »

Ok...This is a random one... Lucy from Elfen Lied. Or perhaps anyone from Erementer Gerad.

Nekochi · « **Reply #42 on:** February 18, 2007, 06:24:21 pm »

Kino from Kino no Tabi. Her coat is really really weird. I can't figure out how it's supposed to go. XD Though this year there will actually be two Kino cosplayers. Whooo~ Oh! Or if you are up for the challenge you could go as Hermes.

He's the motorcycle.

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #43 on:** February 19, 2007, 09:30:54 am »

That reminds me, I've never seen a Tachikoma cosplay. Or a Napolean from Tank Police cosplay. That'd be awesome.

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