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on: July 07, 2009, 04:55:11 PM
Hey sorry you guys for being extra hyper lately , i'll stop it here , cause now i actually gotta think

Anyways~
Currently im making a Vocaloid Rin ( the one on the left http://nolohndz.deviantart.com/art/Kagamine-Rin-Len-Vocaloid-2-121032905 ) Costume for Cosplaying at this years Otakon in Baltimore Maryland, its in a week , so i gotta finish this quick
Also , I cant buy anything , because the Costume has to be 85% made by you , and currently ive used that 15% in the pants( and wig cause my hair is brown ) that im gonna buy

Sadly I can't find any patterns for the shirt , anyone have any ideas?

Currently what I have finished
Arm/Legs
Bow ontop of her head + headset
Pants ( excluding Belt )



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Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 07:02:50 PM
I don't see a problem. Go topless.



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Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 07:10:21 PM
you could use a pillowcase for the top  >w<



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Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 07:11:58 PM
ehhh.... i dont think either would help when it comes to winning a costume contest  :|
( im against ppl who are 13 or younger , so... i'd like a authentic looking costume... and honestly.... 22,000 people... being topless... no  X( )



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Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 08:09:07 PM
Well, I can't say I have much expertise with regards to costume crafting - that's my mother's job. However, I find that improvising can help.

[spoiler]For example, last Halloween I went as The Hitcher from The Mighty Boosh (Google it). I bought a top hat, long blonde wig and face paint (I needed green, but they had none, so I settled for pale blue) from a costume shop, borrowed my mother's black fur coat and red scarf for the outfit, snipped the fingers off an old pair of black gloves for the tramp gloves and painted a spool of sellotape white with Tippex for the Polo mint monocle, which I had to tape to my glasses. I also bought a pack of Polo mints and glued them all around the rim of the top hat, since Polo's are a staple of The Hitcher's design. All in all, it turned out quite well.[/spoiler]

The point is, don't go overboard trying to find something to suit it. For the shirt, maybe a large white vest with the sleeves cut off? You could get some yellow craft paper and cut a bunch of frills out, then glue them onto the shirt (tedious, but if ya want authentic, ya gotta work for it). For her necktie thing-a-ma-jig, I'd say you should use whatever you made the bow out of and just dye it yellow, then clip or staple it to the shirt. For her collar, well, that shouldn't be hard: all you'd need is some black fabric, cut it into the right shape, make a hole for your head to fit through (or staple the collar together behind your neck) and get some yellow paint or tape for the trim. Finally, for the belt...well, I'm sure your dad might have some belts lying around. Ask if you can borro one, and if the pattern is too different, just paint it so it looks better (I don't know if painting a belt would suffice, it depends on the material, I guess).

I hope that helps. I'm not an expert on cosplay, but I reckon you'll be okay. Good luck!



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Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 11:16:16 PM
you know you can just buy these costumes right?



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Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 11:19:32 PM
Personally, I think that making a costume is very fun. I just don't feel right if I buy it...I like putting the effort in. It feels like I've achieved something.

But that's just me. If it's for a contest, maybe you'd be better off purchasing the real deal. Or is that not allowed...?



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Reply #7 on: July 08, 2009, 01:00:21 AM
Buying the costume = not allowed

the costume has to be 85% made yourself , or your auto-disqualified.
ive only got a week till the convention , so i cant buy it off ebay - takes too much time
Also~
whats better you think

Wig that doesnt look like the character , but very slightly resembles it, yet we already bought it and theres no return = 17.95

OR~

Wig that looks EXACTLY like Rin , and a hair stylist is cutting the wig personally for me to have to look exact exact, even down to the hair color is perfect = 69.95



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Reply #8 on: July 08, 2009, 01:07:51 AM
That depends.

1. Do you REALLY want to win this competition?

2. Do you want your hair to remain like that?

3. Are your parents crazy/nice enough to fork out that much cash for a hairstyle, or do you have the money yourself?

4. Does the no-return policy bother you?

I'm not trying to be mean, by the way, so sorry if it sounds that way! I'm just saying, it might not be a good idea to spend $70 on a haircut for a cosplay contest...unless you really, really want your hair to be like that for a while, and/or your parents are giving it to you as a special present.



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Reply #9 on: July 08, 2009, 01:11:01 AM
Nah
Actually going there , making my costume , getting a hotel , and the rest are the present

And here are my answers

1. YES! Im against 13 year or younger people

2. Remain?? Its a Wig , i can just take it off...

3. Nah im forking over 70 of my last 100$

4. Nah. They paid for it



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Reply #10 on: July 08, 2009, 01:17:31 AM
Oh! Excuse me, I thought you said your were paying the stylist to cut your hair that way. n_n; I do apologise...I'm a little tired right now.

Well, if it's your own money, I say spend it as you choose. What's the prize?

I'd love to go to an anime convention...sadly, though, I'm broke, and Eirtakon (the Irish convention) isn't on 'til November. D= I'd like to go as Dr. Peace, though.



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Reply #11 on: July 08, 2009, 01:19:46 AM
The prize if free tickets to Otakon 2010

Honestly , 65$ per ticket , so its worth it



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Reply #12 on: July 08, 2009, 01:26:20 AM
If you have a Joannes anywhere in your area, go there. they have aaall kinds of fabrics and molds for stuff.

...When Larry the reploid accountant goes maverick of his own accord, he's certainly formidable during tax season, but he isn't going to provide X the challenge needed to make him grow as a warrior and reach his potential.


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Reply #13 on: July 08, 2009, 01:26:52 AM
Yeah , im going there tommarow  :|



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Reply #14 on: July 08, 2009, 01:28:11 AM
But, if you really want it so badly, picture proof of the progress so far? I think that helps.  o~O

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So its about ass now huh? EVEN THE ASS HAS 'EXCEEDED'!

One mention of LEGENDS and everyone goes batshit.  :\

Yep, every time when someone mentions that game people get energized for an apparent reason whatsoever. It's like this everywhere else, trust me.

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Reply #15 on: July 09, 2009, 02:23:23 AM
You're going to loose to Baby Narutards. Give it up and go outside.



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Reply #17 on: July 11, 2009, 06:54:19 AM
and take pictures
And then show us.

...When Larry the reploid accountant goes maverick of his own accord, he's certainly formidable during tax season, but he isn't going to provide X the challenge needed to make him grow as a warrior and reach his potential.


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Reply #18 on: July 11, 2009, 10:14:41 AM
*leaves before FBI comes*

"This hand of mine glows with an awesome power! It's burning grip tells me to defeat you! Take this! My love, my anger, and all of my sorrow! Shining Finger!!~ "

"This hand of mine is burning red! It's loud roar tells me to grasp victory! Erupting...Burning...FINGER!!!~"
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Reply #19 on: July 11, 2009, 04:50:18 PM
*taken away in cuffs*

...When Larry the reploid accountant goes maverick of his own accord, he's certainly formidable during tax season, but he isn't going to provide X the challenge needed to make him grow as a warrior and reach his potential.


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Reply #20 on: July 11, 2009, 05:31:26 PM
*leaves before FBI comes*
haha, 16 is legal in canada.



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Reply #21 on: July 11, 2009, 06:23:54 PM
there are so many tildes in this thread. what i don't even

i saw a video a while back with lighted vocaloid sleeves that responded to a media player plug-in.

anyway, younger cosplayers like yourself usually totally suck unless you put as much effort as possible into the thing and work slowly on one piece at a time.

however.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr-HLjkFSSU[/youtube]
POE PEE POE



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Reply #22 on: July 11, 2009, 07:49:45 PM
haha, 16 is legal in canada.

*Shakes fist*...it's 18 here in the States.

"This hand of mine glows with an awesome power! It's burning grip tells me to defeat you! Take this! My love, my anger, and all of my sorrow! Shining Finger!!~ "

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Reply #23 on: July 11, 2009, 07:56:29 PM
The most of Europe too....if not whole Europe...


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Reply #24 on: July 11, 2009, 07:58:21 PM
Who cares if they're legal or not.