Being a geek is tricky sometimes. There are a LOT of perks, but an addiction to collecting, say, Star Wars memorabilia can be a little hefty on the pocketbook! What’s your vice? Action figures? Comic books? Replica movie props? No matter what nerdy things you collect or accumulate, one thing is for certain: the best times to truly geek out every year are annual conventions and Halloween....
Jin Joson is a cosplayer, photographer, graphic designer and painter from the Philippines. Jin has been cosplaying for about seven years and enjoys participating in cosplay with friends and at conventions. Jin was kind enough to answer some thought-provoking questions for us about cosplay, the stereotypes associated with it and words of inspiration for those interested in getting into cosplay.
I found myself...
What's your favorite part about attending a pop culture convention? Are you excited about roaming the vendor room looking for goodies from your favorite artists and makers? Maybe you're eager to visit all the panels or snag those sweet celebrity autographs. These are all great answers, but we're going to discuss one of our personal favorites—cosplay! Whether you're new to the art of cosplay or a seasoned veteran, several factors will determine how you'll be preparing for and...
Traci Hines is often likened to a modern day Disney princess, even though she never got the part at any of the actual theme-parks. A singer-songwriter from southern California, you may also know her as the original "Hipster Ariel," from her YouTube channel, or her performance at the Anime Expo 2008 AX Idol singing competition. She is also a professional makeup artist, creating web tutorials for the Hot Topic brand Ware Paint and various others. As a costume designer and real life Disney...