Cosplaying Archive

Send Us Your Questions For Cosplay Central’s The Panel: ‘No Stupid Questions’ Edition

Top cosplayers will answer your questions, big and small!

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.

Once Upon A Time Cosplayers Get Wicked

One group of dedicated cosplayers channeled the Once Upon a Time television series.

10 Best Ways To Save Money While Cosplaying

If you want to cosplay but are tight on a budget, this guide may help you.

Top 10 Myths About Cosplay That Everyone Should Know

You may want to send people this list if they aren't familiar with cosplay.

This Ariel Cosplay Is Both Beautiful And Functional

Casey Renee Cosplay created such a stunning Ariel cosplay that also has POCKETS!

10 Wig Stores And Commissioners To Get Your Next Cosplay Wig

If you're looking for a new wig, check out these stores.

A Marie Antoinette Cosplay Ready For a Royal Ball

Cosplayer Lady Icellina spent 15 months creating this masterpiece of a cosplay.

Once Upon a Cosplay: The Trail To Witcher Cosplays

These two cosplayers created impressive looking Geralt and Yennefer cosplays.

How To Attach Masks and Headpieces To Wigs

In this week's tutorial, find out the best ways to attach headpieces to wigs.

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.

Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Clueless’ With These Era-Defining Cosplays

The cosplays in this list deserve two enthusiastic thumbs up!

10 Zuko Cosplays That Perfectly Portray the Fire Nation Prince

These cosplayers bring the heat as Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

The Panel #5: What's Your Favorite Cosplay?

From Asgardian villains to savy sleuths, we're hearing about the greatest hits.

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.

How To Texture EVA Foam To Upgrade Your Cosplay Game

This tutorial by Plexi Cosplay shows you how to create textures on EVA foam.

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!

Top 10 Online Fabric Stores For Cosplay

Check out this list for all your fabric needs, courtesy of cosplayer Ani-Mia!

10 Hamilton Cosplays That Aren't Throwing Away Their Shot

These talented cosplayers are in the room where it happened.

Abby Roberts: Taking Cosplay Makeup To The Next Level

The 18-year-old TikTok star discusses makeup looks, fame, and social media.

Once Upon a Cosplay: Midsommar Horror

These cosplayers show us their unique horror cosplays.

10 Superman Cosplays That Are Ready To Save The Day

These cosplayers portray the Man of Steel brilliantly!

AlliZ Wags Her Tongue As Venom In Impressive Cosplay

A perfect meshing of symbiote and host.

Ask Ani-Mia: Bodysuit Logos, Commissions, and Ventilation Tips

This week's column tackles attaching logos to bodysuits, cosplay commission costs, and proper ventilation.

This Hamilton Cosplay Is Ready To Take On The Colonies

Glenn Reye's King George cosplay from Hamilton is a show stopper!

Pride Week: 10 She-Ra Cosplays That Show True Power

Check out these Catra and She-Ra cosplayers who exhibit real strength!

Ask Ani-Mia: Wigs, Home Photography, and Harassment

This week's advice tackles storing wigs, negative comments online, and more!

Pride Week: The Rise of Drag in The Cosplay Community

Some drag queens are expressing themselves in new ways through cosplaying.

DC's Swamp Thing As An Epic Cosplay

TrisREX creates a unique design on the DC superhero using everyday materials.

10 Animal Crossing Cosplays That Take On New Horizons

These cosplayers definitely took Animal Crossing to the next level.

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!

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!

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.

Scoring EVA Foam With a Cricut Maker Or Explore Air 2

Learn how to add designs into your foam cosplays by Downen Creative Studios!

10 Incredible Black Panther Cosplays Ready For Battle

From Okoye and Shuri to the King of Wakanda himself, these cosplayers show the true power of Wakanda.

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

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

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

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!

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!

LED Uses and Types: A Crash Course

If you're thinking about getting started with LEDs for cosplay, this is a good place to start.

Once Upon a Cosplay: Hawkgirl Flies into Cosplay

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

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

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

The Darksiders Cosplay That Defies All Expectations

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

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.

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.

Cutting EVA Foam with a Cricut

Learn how a cricut can help with your foam cosplay builds by Downen Creative Studios!

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.

Pride Week's Once Upon a Cosplay: Ra Ra for Lady Gaga

This Lady Gaga cosplayer shows you can truly cosplay anything!

Prop Maker Creates Animal Crossing Fossils in Real Life

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

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!

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.

Wretched Hive Creations: The Creators of the Ahsoka Tano Headpiece

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

The Rise of Cosplay Guides: Star Wars

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

Jamal Johns Gives Lex Luthor A New Twist

All hail the supervillain.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

Announcement: Yaya Han Live Book Reading On Cosplay Central

Celebrity cosplayer will also perform a Q&A.

Welcome to Cosplay Central!

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

The Platform Empowering POC Cosplayers

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

The BatJoker Prowls The Knight

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

Cosplayers Jump Into Action For Coronavirus Hospital Masks

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

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

When times are tough, cosplayers step forward.

How-To: Use Pre-Existing Templates to Create Cosplay

Want to cosplay but don't want to make your own patterns? We've got you covered.

Foamsmithing 101: Choosing The Right Foam For Your Project

Having trouble figuring out which foam to use for your next cosplay? Look no further!

10 Must-Have Items for Every Cosplayer

Hint: it's not just caffeine and sugar.

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.

How-To: Craft a Basic Boot Cover

When you need a specific style, craft your own boot cover!

How-To: Craft Basic Gloves

Here's a great tutorial for those wanting custom gloves!

Michaels Stores to Carry Cosplay Supplies

Start gathering your coupons now.

Cosplayers Host Record-Breaking Smurf Gathering

That’s a lot of smurfs!