Author Topic: Non-Anime Cosplay? (Read 10528 times)

Shadow · « **on:** July 31, 2009, 01:14:56 pm »

I'm curious to hear people's opinions on dressing up as a non-anime cosplay to a con.

My friend and I are planning on cosplaying as Starsky and Hutch for MEWcon, which is pretty freaking obscure. Especially at an anime con. For those who don't know, Starsky & Hutch is a TV cop show from the '70s that was made into a movie in '04 with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson. I'm planning on being Starsky, and I got her to cosplay Hutch. 83 I'm ridiculously excited.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a217/Meryl_Stryfe/Random/004z8p61.jpg

Have you ever done a non-anime cosplay to a con? Ever received any negative reactions or comments?

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2009, 01:26:08 pm »

You'll defiantly stand out, but don't be surprised when the majority of the people there (14-18 years old) don't even know what starsky and hutch is =D. I don't think it's much of a problem people do cosplays from video games, even popular movies. You'll have to make it pretty good to not look like a bunch of onlookers though, I mean most cosplays are quite colorful or distinct, all you got is that hair XD

Man of the Public · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2009, 01:29:07 pm »

Well this year me and my brother are going as the Venture Twins. And For upcoming cons most my plans are Video game related.

I don't see anything wrong with it since Cosplay doesn't just mean dressing up as Anime characters.

Shadow · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2009, 01:48:11 pm »

@ Neon

Yeah I'm guessing most won't even know who we are. XD Given the target age range as you pointed out, it's to be expected. I'm thinking I'll carry around my model Torino.. because the car's gotta be incorporated somehow. Or maybe even a big cardboard cutout or something. 8D I'm really picky about details, so I'm going to try my best to match the clothing.
Oh god the hair.. there's no words.. But be rocking the 'fro.

Auricle · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2009, 02:57:16 pm »

I think non-anime cosplay is pretty cool. X3 My sister and I are planning on cosplaying from a book this year, if we can manage it.

Malaria · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2009, 03:27:20 pm »

At Kcon a couple years ago there was a Leeloo from Fifth Element. I did Zim and Dib with a friend for Sakuracon this year, and I've never gotten or seen anyone get negative comments for doing a non-anime cosplay. Recognition can be a bit low, but that's okay as long as you have fun.

leonmasteries · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2009, 03:40:25 pm »

the year I did go, there was a guy dressed as a box of pocky, I dressed as a crappily made pirate, there is this guy who goes as the pope, there's the scooby gang, and I think there's more, so don't worry about dressing up as a non anime character.

Hitokiri Kenshin · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:01:01 pm »

Last year I was Ultimate Nick Fury.

Dubaby · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:51:18 pm »

Quote from: Man of the Public on July 31, 2009, 01:29:07 pm

Well this year me and my brother are going as the Venture Twins.

EPIC.... hahaha

My friend who is going with me to con is currently trying to decide on another cosplay and it'll likely end up being something non-anime related. I've seen quiet a few people do it before and it doesn't seem like anyone gives them a hard time or anything. There was a guy dressed as Jesus at Sakuracon and it was kind of the best thing ever, so I say do what you want. =]

BangBangNeko · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2009, 05:35:21 pm »

I say go for it, lol i've done it before. At sakuracon 2009 I dressed up as Harley Quinn but my design version, I was recognized by a few people which was awesome because it gave me break to take naps or buy things without having to stop every step for a photo. While my dad went as Neo one year and Ash from Army of Darkness and sorry to say this lol but I think it's better than having an army of the same character.
lol I know who Starsky and Hutch( you should get a cardboard car, lol that would be epic XD) is and i'm 17, I think it's because i'm just a big nerd love everything from comics, movies, sci fi, and anime. So if you enjoy the character you picked GO FOR IT! Because that's all cosplay is, dressing up as your favorite character anime or not. ^_^
Sides even at anime conventions, if it's not a popular cosplay/character many people will still probably not recognize you XP But oh well ^_^

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2009, 06:31:39 pm »

i'm gonna be an oc character, my own no one else

tas110 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2009, 06:44:37 pm »

I am cosplaying this year as Jack sparrow and I was wondering what you think of this part of my cosplay so far everything on my costume like the chickens foot is 100% REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I am hoping to get it as screen accurate as much as I can (with the money I have )

DemonSpawn · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2009, 07:18:48 pm »

Looks fantastic so far. Although the foot is a little gross. XD

tas110 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:45:17 pm »

thanks ya it is kinda gross at least this year I have not gotten the sunken head I am saving that for next year...... now thats going to be gross

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Darknight2433 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:51:14 pm »

Quote from: tas110 on July 31, 2009, 08:45:17 pm

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MiriaRose · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:52:55 pm »

I want to cosplay Miko Miyazaki from Order of the Stick sometime. /shot

/so. many. times.

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2009, 09:57:29 pm »

i'm gonna be just a chick in pink hiar, plaid trench coat, tight skinnies and heels. with out the trench i have a white tee and red suspenders. yup yup

Coconutty93 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2009, 10:20:40 pm »

I have my Columbia from Rocky Horror Picture Show but I dunno when I'd wear it. ~shrugs~

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2009, 02:11:31 am »

I might put together a steampunk time bandit costume so that might be cool =)

Trumby · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2009, 08:35:42 am »

Here is my non-anime costume:

oslapedo · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2009, 12:51:21 pm »

Quote from: Vampire-Kameko on July 31, 2009, 10:20:40 pm

I have my Columbia from Rocky Horror Picture Show but I dunno when I'd wear it. ~shrugs~

I want to do Magenta some day~

And I do HP cosplay B)

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:33:49 pm »

I would like to try and make a Halo Master Chief cosplay. that would be so bad A

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2009, 04:48:31 pm »

Though I'm not going to do a non-anime character this year, I am contemplating on these characters for another time...

Larson from Tomb Raider (the original, not the poor remake that should've been obliterated)

Lt. Commander Data

DooFeRthePanda · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2009, 06:45:48 pm »

nvm i am cosplaying from an anime lol

The_Geek · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2009, 07:13:13 pm »

I'd like to do this sometime... Tally from Uglies... Beth from Sphere...Jessica from Merchant of Venice... Oh, the possibilities!

Trumby · « **Reply #25 on:** August 02, 2009, 09:33:35 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on August 01, 2009, 12:51:21 pm

And I do HP cosplay B)

Ohh, forgot about that one. Have that too.

misamisa · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2009, 12:17:20 pm »

So I went a little insane and dressed as this shady character known as "Spagett" from the Tim & Eric Awesome Show (Great Job!) for a little while at Akicon last year.

OH WOW IT WAS SO FUN. Because I was in-character, and a total freak. And I looked sooo ridiculously different from the other costumes I was wearing that weekend (attractive lady-characters) that nobody knew who the eff I was. XD

And most people had no idea who/what I was supposed to be, but were at least amused or I caught their attention.

And a few people actually DID figure out what the heck I was! And those moments were OH SO MAGICAL.
And I spooked Vic Minestrone.

All-in-all? An amazing experience, would crack-cosplay again. <3 (Actually, it'll probably become an Aki-con tradition thing for me...)

And Shadow-- you guys are going to be SO hot. <3 Do iiiit <3 <3 ^_^

I truly love seeing random-ass costumes at a con.
People can argue "THAZ NOT ANIMES!!" but I think it's the place for such a thing, cons have such a ridiculous, random atmosphere, and the main focus should be on having ridiculous amounts of strange fun. ^_^

Kayani_Neko · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2009, 05:36:48 pm »

I'm the Hutch she's talking about. xD

I'm also going to be Edward Scissorhands at K-Con, and Pebbles and Hutch at MEWCon. <3

I like doing non-anime cosplay because I like some of the characters better. xD

The_Geek · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2009, 07:13:29 pm »

Quote from: Kayani_Neko on August 07, 2009, 05:36:48 pm

I'm the Hutch she's talking about. xD

I'm also going to be Edward Scissorhands at K-Con, and Pebbles and Hutch at MEWCon. <3

I like doing non-anime cosplay because I like some of the characters better. xD

If I see you in Scissorhands cosplay, I would like permission to hug you. HYPNOS, I LOVE THAT MOVIE.

TurboSaiyanJason · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2009, 07:20:50 pm »

Quote from: Trumby on August 01, 2009, 08:35:42 am

Here is my non-anime costume:

Are you going to the Star Wars Concert in October?

Quote from: Griff_the_dragoon on August 01, 2009, 10:33:49 pm

I would like to try and make a Halo Master Chief cosplay. that would be so bad A

Making one is going to be a little hard. I'm hoping to snag the store-bought version at Spencers, though that would look better than mine will.

Darknight2433 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2009, 09:57:31 pm »

Go Harry Potter!

Trumby · « **Reply #31 on:** August 08, 2009, 02:56:32 am »

Quote from: TurboSaiyanJason on August 07, 2009, 07:20:50 pm

Are you going to the Star Wars Concert in October?

Yes, though not sure if I will be wearing my costume at it or not. The Garrison is still figuring that stuff out.

Kayani_Neko · « **Reply #32 on:** August 08, 2009, 09:21:33 pm »

Quote from: The_Geek on August 07, 2009, 07:13:29 pm

Quote from: Kayani_Neko on August 07, 2009, 05:36:48 pm
I'm the Hutch she's talking about. xD

I'm also going to be Edward Scissorhands at K-Con, and Pebbles and Hutch at MEWCon. <3

I like doing non-anime cosplay because I like some of the characters better. xD
If I see you in Scissorhands cosplay, I would like permission to hug you. HYPNOS, I LOVE THAT MOVIE.

Permission granted. Just warn me first. Cause those things pose a serious threat. xD

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