It takes a lot of self-confidence to dress in public as your
favorite fictional character. This weekend, costume enthusiasts gathered to
share tips, tricks and ideas on how best to create these outfits at the Figments and Filaments Costuming Convention
in Independence, Missouri.
The conference was held at the Hilton Garden Inn on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. I was able to attend on Sunday and take a few pictures of
some great costumes.
Eva Birch, who works as a paramedic in Neosho, MO, dressed
as the supervillain Poison Ivy from the Batman series. Eva has created cosplay
costumes for around three years and says the hobby requires hard work,
commitment and persistence. Her Facebook fan page is named The White Dragon Armory
and Cosplay.
Jordie Smith dressed as the personification of a synthetic
computer voice named Kaito. The voice and character were created by the Yamaha
Corporation for the Vocaloid singing synthesizer.
Jordie appeared at the convention
representing the Hammerspace Community Worshop based in Kansas City. At the
workshop, members can create arts, crafts, electronics and many other interesting
things. You can learn more about Hammerspace
Community Workshop on their website.
Mandea Bermudez wore a costume she plans to wear to the
Kansas City Renaissance Festival later this year. She is part of the cosplay
group Lady Dax
and Squires, which has a Facebook fan page.
Michelle Lana, left, wore a steam punk costume. Amanda O’Leary
wore a steam punk Red Riding Hood costume. They both work at Amanda Lynn Chainmaille
in Overland Park, Kansas. The company’s website has more photos of their merchandise
in action.
Hillz and Rae, the Super Sirens, have both cosplayed for
many years. On Sunday, they dressed as Daphne and Velma from Scooby Doo. They
have photos of some of their many other outfits on their website.
I also purchased several items from the venders at the
conference. I was finally able to buy special effects contact lenses, which I
thought were cool the first time I saw them used in cosplays on the website
DeviantArt. I have never used contacts before, so I will make sure I consult
with an optometrist before I use the product. The lenses are from U.S. Toy
Magic and Costume Shop in Leawood, KS.
I bought a Raven neckless because she is my favorite
character from the children’s cartoon Teen Titans. I also purchased a steam
punk neckless, green tie-die shirt, Lemon Peppermint Bliss Tea and two coasters
in the shape of rubix cubes.
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