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Batman Cosplayer Breaks World Record For Most Functional Gadgets in a Cosplay

This might be one of the greatest Batman cosplays ever.

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!

Mink the Satyr Targets Horizon: Zero Dawn With Aloy Cosplay

Cosplayer took on the role of video game's hero.

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.

This Mortal Kombat Cosplay Is A Flawless Victory

Check out cosplayer Jelly_creates with her incredible Jade cosplay from Mortal Kombat 11!

These Photos From The 1966 World Science Fiction Convention Prove Cosplaying Is Timeless

Photographer Jay Kay Klein covered the Cleveland event filled with costumed fans.

Walkin' & Rollin' Costumes Brings Wheelchair Cosplay To Life

Inspired by his son, Lon Davis delivers joy to disabled children around the country with his unique creations.

Ask Ani-Mia: Commissions, Cosplay Improvements, and Contests

This week's column tackles ordering commissions, improving cosplay skills, and more!

The Panel #4: Making The Cosplay Community Even More Accepting

Kiera Please, Vibranium Cosplay and Kitsu on the one thing they'd change.

This Samus Cosplay Is About To Take On Metroid

Lady Allison's Samus suit from Metroid brings the classic videogame character to reality.

An Original Cosplay Design For Mrs. Dolly Levi

Cosplayer Our Shield Design's cosplay inspired by the 1969 movie Hello, Dolly!

Disney Cosplaying While Black

Black Cosplayers Talk Representation, Pushback & Tiana

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.

Check Out Mr. T's Night Elf Mohawk Cosplay!

SuttonFamilyCosplay's World of Warcraft cosplay is a foam armor masterpiece!

Black Lives Matter

Stand up in solidarity.

The Black Bard's Powerful Final Fantasy Cosplay

The beard on this Ramuh cosplay from Dissidia is stunning!

A Kitana Cosplay That's Ready To Commit Some Fatalities

Jedimanda's Mortal Kombat cosplay really brings the heat.

Once Upon A Cosplay: Logan Heads To the Savage Land

Sadiska Cosplay sharpens his claws.

Critical Role Cosplay Brings The Ferocity Of Yasha To Life

Shiieldmaiden Cosplay is ready to take this cosplay into battle!

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.

This Real Life Destiny Cosplay Is Incredible

Air Bubbles Cosplay creates a Warlock cosplay that's ready to take on The Hive.

The Panel #3: Forget Money, What Would You Build?

Cosplayers April Gloria, Caitlin Christine, and Laney Feni weigh in on their dream projects.

Ask Ani-Mia: Original Designs, References, and Cosplay Embellishments

This week's advice includes cosplaying original characters, how to find references, and more!

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Triss Merigold Comes Alive

With an assist from some recycled soda cans.

Once Upon a Cosplay: Hawkgirl Flies into Cosplay

Cosplayer Tamara Chambers shows us her amazing recreation of Hawkgirl from DC Comics.

Teri Biglands Heads To Scotland For Outlander-Inspired Cosplay

Look out Claire Fraser.

Ask Ani-Mia: Star Wars, Budget Cosplays, and WIPs

This week's column dives into how to make a Star Wars cosplay and more!

Umbrella Academy Stars On Dressing As Their Characters

New season means more cosplay.

The Darksiders Cosplay That Defies All Expectations

The LED wings alone are enough to make your jaw drop!

Well Rusted Workshop Powers Through Fallout

This take on Fallout's T-51 Power Armor is a sight to behold.

Casting For Cosplay With Reynolds Advanced Materials

If you're looking for casting products, Reynolds can help you out.

The Maleficent Cosplay You HAVE To See For Yourself

Cosplayer PaisleyandGlue knocks this Disney villain out of the park!

This Evil Queen Cosplay From Snow White is Truly Wicked

Don't take an apple from this Disney villain!

Once Upon a Cosplay: Critical Role's Lollipop Jester

C2E2 cosplayer April Gloria wowed us with this faithful recreation of the popular Critical Role character.

A World of Warcraft Cosplay That Rattles the Stars

Check out this incredibly detailed Ysera by Eveille Cosplay!

Woman Cosplaying as Stormtrooper Arrested in Canada

Events like this spark discussion about weapons and cosplay.

This Antiope Cosplay from Wonder Woman Slays

Check out the general of the Amazons by Valkyrie Creative!

Ask Ani-Mia: Masks, Photographers, & Sewing

This week's advice includes making masks, sewing machines, and more!

The Panel #2: Is The Quarantine Affecting Your Cosplay?

We asked top cosplayers including Ani-Mia, Ginny Di and more.

Jamal Johns Gives Lex Luthor A New Twist

All hail the supervillain.

All Hail This Queen Ramonda Cosplay

Cosplayer Thee Chic Geek as Wakanda's Queen Mother from Black Panther

Breaking Down Gender Barriers Through Cosplay

Cosplayer Dame Wolfe on how cosplaying gave her a home.

Prop Maker Creates Animal Crossing Fossils in Real Life

Flux Tide Designs just made getting fossils from Animal Crossing a reality.

Final Fantasy's The Gnome Queen Meets Garuda Cosplay

Check this incredible design from Final Fantasy XIV and XV.

Ask Ani-Mia: Motivation, Power Rangers, and Panels

This week's advice covers cosplay motivation during quarantine, Power Rangers, and more!

The Panel #1: Cosplaying Under Quarantine

We asked a group of cosplay influencers how the shutdown is affecting their craft.

The Empire Strikes Back at C2E2

Check out the incredible Star Wars cosplays from the dark side at C2E2!

Ivy Doomkitty Gives Insight on Judging Cosplay Competitions

The star cosplayer and longtime judge reveals all.

Wretched Hive Creations: The Creators of the Ahsoka Tano Headpiece

Check out the studio that creates impressive builds for Star Wars cosplays.

Right Star's Stunning Star Wars Padme Amidala Cosplay

Cosplayer reveals her take on Natalie Portman's Star Wars: Attack of the Clones character.

The Rise of Cosplay Guides: Star Wars

Many entertainment companies such as Lucasfilm are creating costume guides for cosplayers.

Captain Cassian Andor Goes Rogue

Witness Janiku Cosplay's take on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Star Wars Invades Keystone Comic Con

Amazing Star Wars cosplays from Keystone Comic Con 2019.

CDawgVA: YouTube's Best Worst Cosplayer

An interview about his budget cosplay YouTube series.

Once Upon A Cosplay: Dark Souls Offers Salvation

One cosplayer explains how playing Solaire of Astora helps ease his anxiety.

Cainhurst Knight Goes Glam With Crystals

Hwarak Cosplay's take on the Bloodborne character had jaws dropping.

Ask Ani-Mia: First Time Cosplaying, Money, and Quarantine Cosplay

This week's advice includes showing off cosplays in quarantine, money management, and more!

Jaw-Dropping Cosplay Travels To Azeroth

Warheart Cosplay transformed to become World of Warcraft's Deathwing.

Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards Give Cosplay Advice: Drink Lots of Water

The Arrow stars on what makes cosplay so amazing.

Championships of Cosplay Winner On Taking Home The Crown

JinxKittie reacts to winning the global championship.

Cosplayers in Quarantine

Many cosplayers are sticking to their craft during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch Yaya Han's Live Reading & Q/A

A special Facebook live reading of Yaya Han's new cosplay book.

Holly Wolf's Incredible Aerith Cosplay from Final Fantasy VII

Cosplay influencer Holly T Wolf shares her beautiful cosplay photoshoot.

Announcement: Yaya Han Live Book Reading On Cosplay Central

Celebrity cosplayer will also perform a Q&A.

The Iron Giant Rises at NYCC

The Iron Giant stood tall at New York Comic Con.

Crown Championships Of Cosplay: Witcher 3 Ciri Cosplay

Keystone Comic Con winner Gillian Conahan as Ciri from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Worgen Shaman World of Warcraft Cosplay

Indonesia Comic Con winner Mizuki Otawa as a Worgen Shaman from World of Warcraft.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Lagertha Vikings Cosplay

Comic Con Paris winner and 3rd place winner overall LeelooKris Cosplay as Lagertha from Vikings.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Blood Priestess Bathory Cosplay

Comic Con Africa Winner and 1st place winner overall JinxKittie Cosplay as the Blood Priestess Bathory by Cinderys.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Moira Overwatch Cosplay

C2E2 Winner and 2nd place winner overall Xephyr Studios as Moira from Overwatch.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Mario Nintendo Cosplay

New York Comic Con Winner Akellyz with his original take on Mario from Nintendo.

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!

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Gul'dan World of Warcraft Cosplay

Comic Con Seoul winner lanha as Gul'dan from World of Warcraft.

The BatJoker Prowls The Knight

An impressive blend of the Caped Crusader and the Clown Prince of Crime.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Junkrat Scarecrow Overwatch Cosplay

Singapore Comic Con winner Danniel Adi Putera as Junkrat Scarecrow from Overwatch.

Crown Championships Of Cosplay: Firebird Final Fantasy Cosplay

MCM Winner Calley Macleod from the UK as the Firebird Mount from Final Fantasy XIV.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Philippa Witcher 3 Cosplay

Vienna Comic Con winner Rozari as Philippa Eilhart from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Crown Championships of Cosplay: Zenos Final Fantasy Cosplay

Comic Con India winner Sameer Tikka Masala as Zenos Yae Galvus from Final Fantasy XIV.

Ask Ani-Mia: Our New Advice Column!

The cosplay icon covers Devil May Cry, piercing while cosplaying, and more.

Wrestler Orange Cassidy Surprised About Cosplay

The AEW star is as brief (and funny) out of the ring.

The Platform Empowering POC Cosplayers

TikTok has evolved from silly music videos to a safe platform for cosplayers of color.

Watch the 2020 Crown Championships of Cosplay

The world's best cosplayers came together for the ultimate competition.

'Once Upon a Cosplay': Marvel Rococo Mashup

We caught up with a Marvel-themed cosplayer who blended two characters.

Adam Savage Reveals his Cosplay Greatest Hits

The former Mythbusters star and current Tested.com editor-in-chief recalls his cosplay greatest hits.

Critical Role Stars Offer Cosplay Advice

Travis Willingham and Laura Bailey on cosplaying as their characters.

Tutorial: 3D Printing Basics With Canvas Cosplay

Wondering about 3D printing for cosplay ? We've got you covered.

10 Must-Have Items for Every Cosplayer

Hint: it's not just caffeine and sugar.

Cosplayers Host Record-Breaking Smurf Gathering

That’s a lot of smurfs!

Prepping for a Con: A Look Into A Cosplayer's Portable Toolbag

Load up before you get to the convention center.

Is A Makerspace Right For You?

The rise of makerspaces means more cosplayers can create their own props—but at a cost.

Crown Championships Of Cosplay: Frost Lich Jaina Hearthstone Cosplay

Emerald City Comic Con winner Artemis Wild Cosplay as Frost Lich Jaina from Hearthstone.

Crown Championships Of Cosplay: Rathalos Monster Hunter Cosplay

Australia winner Altf4Cosplay as the Rathalos armor set from Monster Hunter: World.

Welcome to Cosplay Central!

A welcome letter from Cosplay Central’s Editor-in-Chief

Cosplayers Jump Into Action For Coronavirus Hospital Masks

Cosplayers and crafters create masks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Star Wars' Captain Rex Takes On NYCC

The Clone Wars raged in New York City.

Cosplay Company Partners with Local Business to Make Hundreds of 3D-Printed Respirators

When times are tough, cosplayers step forward.

Michaels Stores to Carry Cosplay Supplies

Start gathering your coupons now.