COSPLAY PROGRESS thread 2008

[EveofAbyss]

Yeah, getting sick set me back multiple times this year, but once I started taking vitamins I immediately shaped up. I haven't been sick for almost two months! Vitamins are an essential part of my cosplay diet now, lol.

But best of luck getting over your illness!

[EveofAbyss]

did like 400 crunches and 60 obliques ^_^

Tch! All in one sitting? I used to do 300 crunches a day but when I got derailed, I didn't do them and now I have to build my way back up. I only did 130 today. :/

[Bob]

thats crazy. you stomach must be so buff. and I get sick maybe twice a year, its amazing. but when im sick I get hit hard, like so weak I lay on the couch for 6 days because I don't want to move to my bed, and have trouble getting to the bathroom. but this time my throat just hurts really bad. im happy because since im sick now I wont be at con!

[EveofAbyss]

Good way of looking at it, nothing worse than being sick during the con. I remember last year, I was racing my cold to the finish line, man. It was the day before the con and I was still sick as a dog. So I was downing OJ and meds like crazy. Fortunately, it vanished in time, lol. It was close, though.

[Bob]

sounds terrifying. I have 2 boxes of cold meds and 3 2liters of sprite, so im set.

[nikkiolie]

......I think I might have you topped though.....the only thing worse than being sick during the con is being on your period.....just imagine if you went too long without changing anything.....bloody costumes are not fun XD

As for my stomach it is rather buff and I can go months without doing anything and the appearance wont change. As it is now you can see the top two very clearly and start to make out the second two....I just want it to be like damn she has some abs instead of she is skinny and oh do I see the hint of abs there?

[EveofAbyss]

Ah, yeah, I hear you on that abs comment. I really only have faintest hint of definition along my ribs, most of me is still coated in flab, lol. But yeah, I'd hope to some day get some nice definition going on. You're definitely going down the proper path for it though.

And you do win.....I can't imagine it, but I am sure period is the worst....eesh, lol.

[nikkiolie]

yeah I started mine the last day of Sakuracon so it wasn't so bad but still didn't help. I have checked in advance and I wont be on it during Kumoricon though ^_^

[Bob]

all my limbs are in top shape, its just my gut, I love to eat, food is sooooo gooood. im also like 195 and 6ft. I have a pretty broad build, you'll recognize me at the forum meet up panel probably. I game, and eat with the occasional concert and im losing weight, its probably muscle though. I look healthier though.

periods must suck

[EveofAbyss]

Dang, you're tall. You will make a great Amarant, I'm sure. Sounds like you definitely have the body for it.

[veraca]

*waves arms* That's me. My wonderful period started RIGHT on the first day of Kumori Con last year, and right during the opening ceremonies of Sakura Con. Luckily for AX I started when I just gotten home (like just got off the plane).

XDDD If I start at this convention I will cry and scream "MIDOL!!!!"

Luckily I've learned to carry LOTS of feminine products with me, from like a whole package of pads to a whole bottle of midol/ibeprophen.

That's why I try not to pick out white cosplays either - or some kind of costume where you don't DIE from cramps in.

[Bob]

Dang, you're tall. You will make a great Amarant, I'm sure. Sounds like you definitely have the body for it.

if I lose my gut for sure, you'll be meeting me in 26 days

[myalchod]

Weekend progress:
- half of the resincasting for my Risai belt done; I'm waiting to see if it cures hard before I do the other half
- finished all the sewing on my corset; just gotta do the grommeting now (bwahahahaha, that'll be my lunch project this week!)
- sewed sleeves onto my Miranda dress

Things to do this week:
- grommet corset
- finish resincasting
- get the white inset collar bit onto Miranda's dress
- finish detangling Unohana wig in order to restyle it

I'm on target, but it's scaring me all the same.  I need to step up my pace.

[Teasel]

Ahahaha! I'm cosplaying as Wario, so I don't need to worry about being in shape!

[Bob]

Being on target is scary, usually it always comes down to the wire. and Wario is sweet, cool of you to do that.

[EveofAbyss]

Ahahaha! I'm cosplaying as Wario, so I don't need to worry about being in shape!

Did you ever figure out how to make the mustache?

[SirenMarina]

WOOT all are done
Ahiru: wig ..kinda crappy but it will suffice and Uniform is rockin
Misty: Done........and I hates my tummy >.<
And Dance Ahiru:....hehehe I likey my dress Rue would be proud lol
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=72855780&albumID=632691&imageID=30859353
Without wig.lol
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=72855780&albumID=632691&imageID=30844022
Misty...hair not cut lol
and dance is a surprise wheee

[Bob]

Congrats! my outfits still need work

[nyahaha]

yo! im new to the forum!^^
progress so far( the last two are kinda sad...)

misha pj's(Pita Ten): 85% done, i have to sew the wings and tail on(im doing that 2morrow). i also need to find shoes of somesort and make the pj pants(starting today)

Rikku(FFX)- a whopping 1% done, i only have the leg bag done...but im gonna do the shorts this week

Tsukasa(LS)- probably 5-10% done, i have half the skirt done, and the scool bag cut out...im also gonna try to finish the skirt this week

[Bob]

well welcome to the forums! con is only 26 days away I'd get to work!

[Bob]

Dang, you're tall. You will make a great Amarant, I'm sure. Sounds like you definitely have the body for it.

hah, im only 14 and I could pull the amarant beard if I wanted too  ......actually thinking about it im going to have to.

[EveofAbyss]

That's awesome, you'll be one of the few people who actually choose to cosplay Amarant (and of those few, you'll actually be good, it sounds like, lol).

[Bob]

yeah its pretty sweet, im actually gonna dye my dreads(seems kinda scary, there my life to me:() and everything, the only problem I see is A:getting enough body paint and B:getting the blue swirl thing done right. besides that I think I'll be fine

[nyahaha]

hey i've got a question...does fabric marker ink come off in the wash?

[Bob]

no idea, you should try it on a spare piece of cloth and test it out.

[Ryu-chan]

wah lost track of time, i still havent done anything for my shirt yet xD and kumagoro still needs work><

[nyahaha]

i couldn't put it in the washer but i scrubbed the extra piece in the sink with soap... do think that was a good enough test?

[EveofAbyss]

yeah its pretty sweet, im actually gonna dye my dreads(seems kinda scary, there my life to me:() and everything, the only problem I see is A:getting enough body paint and B:getting the blue swirl thing done right. besides that I think I'll be fine

Well that's great. Your dedication is awesome. And I'm glad to see there are people out there who are willing to cosplay the lesser acknowledged characters. I try to do that with all of mine, so it's nice to see others of a like-mind.

[Bob]

If it came out then yes if not then I wouldn't wash it. Thanks bro, hes one of my favorite FF characters, I mean he throws weapons. thats epic. and he was such a good fighter, he was like a one man army. Loved him.

[nyahaha]

thank u bob! now back to work

[EveofAbyss]

If it came out then yes if not then I wouldn't wash it. Thanks bro, hes one of my favorite FF characters, I mean he throws weapons. thats epic. and he was such a good fighter, he was like a one man army. Loved him.

Yeah, he was awesome. Between him and Steiner, they were both tied for my favorite characters of FFIX.

[Bob]

yup yup. I just realized some of the stuff I have this year I can break down into stuff for Amarant next year. if I still fit them.

[pencil]

Hy everyone whos shaping up for con, dont forget to do your cardio!! Situps and crunches gain muscle, but cardio burns fat! You wont be able to see all those lovely muscles without it  
I went for a 2 mile run yesterday, and I'm about to go swimming! I can only hope that I can actually finish the costume that I need to tone up for D: Oh well, I need to loose the weight anyway XD

Also, my wigs are finally being shipped Im super excited. Im never motivated to do a costume unless I have the wig, haha. Plus styling wigs is my favorite part!
And my family leaves tomorrow, so as soon as they are gone I shall begin sewing!

[nyahaha]

lol ^^ i am! i run a mile evry morning...starting tomorrow! XD

[nikkiolie]

Just doing sit ups and push ups wont help you lose weight but weight training will. It can actually burn more calories in the long run due to your muscles putting out energy to recover.

[nyahaha]

lol. we dont have a long run till kumoricon 

[nikkiolie]

abut 25 day left. There is a countdown going on in the General Discussion.

[nyahaha]

yay! i cant wait!!! well i guess i could seeming as my cosplay isn't done...

[EveofAbyss]

About three weeks left for stairmaster'ing and lifting weights, I know it'll do something as long as I keep up with it. From here on out, Stairmaster every day, weights every other day, maybe every two days. But this'll be my one last push, so to speak.

[nyahaha]

Go for it!

[EveofAbyss]

Raaagh! *motivated roar* I must be ripped!! I won't be.....but that's fine, lol.

[nyahaha]

XD lol!

[nyahaha]

To value villiage and goodwill!!!!!!!!!! (im looking for shoes for all my cosplay and gloves for rikku)

[Teuvan]

I just had my hair dyed black for my Kaiji cosplay. I've already got the bomber jacket, but haven't had the emblems made yet. Still need to pick up shoes and jeans, but those should be really easy to get. Also need to make the cards, but again, that's easy once I get around to going shopping.

[veraca]

  Finished Roxas's finger guards and bracelet totally. I'm waiting on his wig and my other costume to arrive this week.

I think the last thing I have to do is glue the knots on my skirt *procrastinating*

[risotto]

A quick question for everyone - I found this black shoes at Salvation Army perfect for my cosplay, but they're a little scuffed up:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b267/yellowtangerine/IMG_1349.jpg

What kind of product(s) do I need to make these shoes like brand new?

[Bob]

black shoe polish should work just fine.

[risotto]

Sweet, do you think it would be available at like a Walmart or something? I'm thinking of making a run there before its too late.

[Bob]

yeah I'd say so.

[veraca]

I'd be surprised if shoe polish wasn't there... If not, usually a men's tuxedo store might have some.