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Overwatch and Diablo Fan Creates Incredible Demonic Brigitte Cosplay
Kamui Cosplay finally completed her demonic Brigitte cosplay after 18 months of work.
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10 Scarlet Witch Cosplays That Will Make You Believe In Magic
With the premiere of WandaVision on the horizon, here are 10 Scarlet Witch cosplayers.
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10 Vision Cosplays To Get You Hyped For WandaVision
These Vision cosplays would make Paul Bettany proud.
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10 Deadpool Cosplays That Completely Embody The Character
Ryan Reynolds would be proud of all these Deadpool cosplayers.
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The 5 Best Online Stores To Buy Cosplay Contacts
If you're looking for contact lenses for your next cosplay, here are the 5 best online stores to choose from.
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Black and BIPOC Cosplayers Discuss Self-Esteem and Toxic Masculinity
Five male BIPOC cosplayers give their thoughts on issues regarding self-esteem and masculinity in the cosplay community.
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10 Jojo's Bizzare Adventure Cosplays That Are Too Awesome
From Dio to Jotaro, here are 10 of our favorite Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Cosplays.
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Cosplayers Share Their New Year's Resolutions For 2021
Whether it's learning a new skill or make new cosplays, these cosplayers have plenty of New Year resolutions.
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10 Hunter x Hunter Cosplays That Are Absolutely Exceptional
Hisoka, Gon, and more Hunter x Hunter cosplays to prepare you for the new season.
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10 Holiday Movie Cosplays To Put You In The Festive Spirit
From Nightmare Before Christmas to Die Hard, here are 10 Christmas movie cosplays.
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How To Elevate Your Cosplay To Be Holiday-Themed
From Spider-Man to Black Panther, here are some tips to create your very own holiday cosplay.
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10 Frozen Cosplays That Lead Us Into The Unknown
From Elsa and Anna to Kristoff and Sven, these cosplayers knock it out of the park.
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Umbrella Academy Costume Designer Gives Cosplay Advice
Christopher Hargadon discusses the elaborate costumes from the hit Netflix show.
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10 My Hero Academia Cosplays That Show Off Their Superpowers
Check out these cosplayers that brought the My Hero Academia superheroes to life.
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10 Cyberpunk Cosplays To Celebrate The Game's Release
Welcome to the future with these 10 Cyberpunk 2077 cosplays.
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Tips For Cosplaying Boba Fett's Armor In The Mandalorian
We've compiled a list of must-haves to create a Boba Fett cosplay based on his new Mandalorian look.
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Five Myths About Corsets And The Truth Behind Corsetry
Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?
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Overwatch Sombra Voice Actor Cosplays As Mercy For New Film
The VA becomes Mercy in a new film about cosplayers in quarantine.
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The Best Black Friday Deals For Cosplayers And Crafters
Cosplay duo Cowbutt Crunchies has compiled a list of all the best Black Friday deals.
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10 Ahsoka Cosplays To Ready You For This Week's Mandalorian
In the anticipation of possibly having Ahsoka in this week's episode, here are 10 Ahsoka cosplayers that look spot-on!
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16 Final Fantasy XIV Cosplays So Good They Look Straight From The Game
These Final Fantasy XIV cosplayers certainly put in the work to craft these amazing looks.
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10 Supernatural Cosplays To Prepare You For the Final Episode
Tonight marks the premiere of the final episode of Supernatural, so here are 10 cosplays to hype you up.
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5 Simple Historical Stitches You Can Use For Cosplay
Whether you are recreating a historical gown or just wanting to level up your handstitch game, here's five stitches to help you get started.
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20 Tangled Cosplays To Celebrate A Decade Of The Hit Disney Movie
These Disney cosplayers all showed their love for Tangled with these beautiful cosplays.
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Let's Go Retro: 11 Cosplays Inspired By 1980s Movies, TV, and Games
From the A-Team to the Thundercats, these cosplayers are heading back to the future.
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10 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Cosplays That Are Straight Out Of The Game
These cosplayers took Eivor's viking looks from the game and into real life.
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Halloween Costumes Originally Started On Thanksgiving, Not October 31st
America's original costume holiday was Thanksgiving, so why did it change?
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This French Cosplayer Is A Real Life Rapunzel From Tangled
Cosplayer Lily on the Moon is a real life Disney princess in her Rapunzel cosplay.
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Cultural Appropriation In Cosplay and Costuming Communities
Five cosplayers discuss appropriation while cosplaying and during Halloween season.
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10 Things To Consider When Buying Fabric For Cosplay
Whether it's looking at drape or how fabrics stretch, here are 10 things you should know for buying fabric for cosplay.
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Latinx Cosplayers Discuss Representation In Pop Culture
Four Latinx cosplayers share their thoughts on representations of their culture in the media.
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Amber Arden Cosplay - The Real Life Disney Princess
Cosplayer Amber Arden is a spitting image of Disney's Snow White.
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Judges Prepare For Virtual Cosplay Competition Powered By SYFY WIRE
The judges for Cosplay Central's Virtual Championships of Cosplay share their tips for judging the competition.
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10 Adhesives You Can Use To Help Glue Your Next Cosplay
Looking for an adhesive to help glue your cosplay together? Check out these 10 options!
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The Perfect Costumes for Conventions in a Post-Coronavirus World
These cosplays may prove useful when conventions come back again.
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10 Mandalorian Cosplays To Ready You For The New Season
From the Mandalorian himself to Baby Yoda, these cosplays are sure to get you excited for the hit Star Wars show.
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Veteran Cosplayer Gives Back To The Community Through Charity Work
Eric "The Smoke" Muran has gone from professional wrestler to being a prominent member of the cosplay community.
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Interview With Founder Of Lumins Workshop: A Cosplay Supply Store
The cosplay supply company has supplied cosplayers such as Kamui Cosplay and Cinderys.
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25 Cosplays From Movies That Turn 25 Years Old In 2020
Ace Ventura, Jumanji, Toy Story, and Pocahontas all turn 25 years in 2020. Here are some of our favorite cosplays from these classics!
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Top 10 Recommended Power Tools For Your Next Cosplay
If you're looking to take your prop and armor skills to the next level, check out these tools!
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Announcing Cosplay Central's Virtual Competition for October's Metaverse
Sign up for our second virtual competition and win cosplay supplies worth up to $300!
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Cosplay Spotlight: Cosplay Melee Contestant and Mentor Becka Noel
Ani-Mia interviews cosplayer Becka Noel on her accomplishments in the cosplay community.
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10 Legend of Korra Cosplays Prepared To Save Republic City
These cosplayers perfected the looks of Korra, Asami, Mako, Bolin, and more!
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Top 10 Stitches You Should Know For Sewing Cosplays
Here are some stitches that you can use to level up your cosplays.
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Why It's So Hard To Grow On Social Media As a Cosplayer
If you've been having trouble growing your social media as a cosplayer, you're not alone.
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10 Scott Pilgrim Cosplays To Celebrate The 10th Anniversary
Celebrate a decade of ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ with these 10 killer cosplays.
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All The Cosplay Content For ReedPop's Metaverse Event
Today is the start of ReedPop's August virtual, and we have the full list of all the cosplay panels!
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10 Places To Find The Best Cosplay Pattern Resources
If you're looking for patterns for a future cosplay, you may want to check out these resources.
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Ludus Cosplay: From Costume Designer To Full Time Cosplayer
Ani-Mia interview South African cosplayer Ludus Cosplay about his cosplay journey.
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Westworld Costume Designer On Creating Futuristic Looks
Shay Cunliffe discusses the HBO show's unique styles and why stilettos should be banned from the future.
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Plus Size Cosplayers Find Confidence In Cosplaying
These cosplayers show that cosplay is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, and size.
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Send Us Your Questions For Cosplay Central’s The Panel: ‘No Stupid Questions’ Edition
Top cosplayers will answer your questions, big and small!
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10 Umbrella Academy Cosplays Prepared To Take On The Apocalypse
From Klaus to Dolores, these cosplayers are ready for the new season of the hit Netflix show.
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10 Best Ways To Save Money While Cosplaying
If you want to cosplay but are tight on a budget, this guide may help you.
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Top 10 Myths About Cosplay That Everyone Should Know
You may want to send people this list if they aren't familiar with cosplay.
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10 Wig Stores And Commissioners To Get Your Next Cosplay Wig
If you're looking for a new wig, check out these stores.
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The Pros And Cons Of Cosplaying Well-Known And Lesser-Known Characters
If you cosplay but no one recognizes your outfit, did you really cosplay?
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10 Cosplay Tutorial Resources That You Need To Know
Whether it's learning about makeup or creating foam props, here's 10 resources to help you on your next cosplay.
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Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Clueless’ With These Era-Defining Cosplays
The cosplays in this list deserve two enthusiastic thumbs up!
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10 Zuko Cosplays That Perfectly Portray the Fire Nation Prince
These cosplayers bring the heat as Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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History Of The 3D Printer: From An Expensive Machine To A Cosplayer's Ultimate Tool
The expiration of patents on 3D printers led to the rise in printing for cosplays.
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Costume Supervisor On Cosplaying As The Show's Iconic Creatures
Industry vet Toby Froud offers tips on building his many characters.
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Watchmen Costume Designer Gives Cosplay Advice For Bringing HBO's World To Life
Designer Meghan Kasperlik goes deep on the show's unique styling and what cosplayers can learn from it.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Pleated Skirts, Similar Cosplays, & Patreon
Ani-Mia addresses questions about wearing the same cosplays as others, how to make a pleated skirt, and more!
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Top 10 Online Fabric Stores For Cosplay
Check out this list for all your fabric needs, courtesy of cosplayer Ani-Mia!
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10 Hamilton Cosplays That Aren't Throwing Away Their Shot
These talented cosplayers are in the room where it happened.
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Abby Roberts: Taking Cosplay Makeup To The Next Level
The 18-year-old TikTok star discusses makeup looks, fame, and social media.
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10 Superman Cosplays That Are Ready To Save The Day
These cosplayers portray the Man of Steel brilliantly!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Bodysuit Logos, Commissions, and Ventilation Tips
This week's column tackles attaching logos to bodysuits, cosplay commission costs, and proper ventilation.
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Pride Week: 10 She-Ra Cosplays That Show True Power
Check out these Catra and She-Ra cosplayers who exhibit real strength!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Wigs, Home Photography, and Harassment
This week's advice tackles storing wigs, negative comments online, and more!
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Pride Week: The Rise of Drag in The Cosplay Community
Some drag queens are expressing themselves in new ways through cosplaying.
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10 Animal Crossing Cosplays That Take On New Horizons
These cosplayers definitely took Animal Crossing to the next level.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Patterning, Preparing for Competitions, and Cosplay Names
This week's advice tackles how to pattern simple shirts and pants, creating your own cosplay name, and more!
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10 Avatar Cosplays That Will Make You Want To Watch The Show Again
From Katara and Aang to our favorite Uncle Iroh, here are 10 amazing Avatar: The Last Airbender cosplays.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Commissions, Cosplay Improvements, and Contests
This week's column tackles ordering commissions, improving cosplay skills, and more!
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10 Incredible Black Panther Cosplays Ready For Battle
Chadwick Boseman inspired cosplayers around the world. Here are some of our favorites that show the true power of Wakanda.
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Birds of Prey Costume Designer Talks Cosplay And Dressing Harley Quinn
Hollywood designer Erin Benach on the movie's outlandish wardrobe and what makes a cosplay look stand out.
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Black Cosplayers Talk Representation, Pushback & Tiana
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Stand up in solidarity.
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Hollywood Costume Designer Ann Foley On Creating Fashion For Film/TV
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. alum offers background and advice.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Original Designs, References, and Cosplay Embellishments
This week's advice includes cosplaying original characters, how to find references, and more!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Star Wars, Budget Cosplays, and WIPs
This week's column dives into how to make a Star Wars cosplay and more!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Masks, Photographers, & Sewing
This week's advice includes making masks, sewing machines, and more!
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Breaking Down Gender Barriers Through Cosplay
Cosplayer Dame Wolfe on how cosplaying gave her a home.
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Ask Ani-Mia: Motivation, Power Rangers, and Panels
This week's advice covers cosplay motivation during quarantine, Power Rangers, and more!
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Wretched Hive Creations: The Creators of the Ahsoka Tano Headpiece
Check out the studio that creates impressive builds for Star Wars cosplays.
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The Rise of Cosplay Guides: Star Wars
Many entertainment companies such as Lucasfilm are creating costume guides for cosplayers.
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CDawgVA: YouTube's Best Worst Cosplayer
An interview about his budget cosplay YouTube series.
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Ask Ani-Mia: First Time Cosplaying, Money, and Quarantine Cosplay
This week's advice includes showing off cosplays in quarantine, money management, and more!
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Ask Ani-Mia: Cons, Cosplay, and Fabric
This week's advice column including how to explain cosplay to family and friends, finding the right fabric online, and more!