Convention season is one of the most exciting times of the year. It's also one of the fastest ways to empty your wallet if you're not careful. Between badges, travel, food, and exclusive merch, your cosplay budget can shrink before you even hit the expo floor. The good news? You don't need a fully custom, foam-forged masterpiece to make an impact. With a smart foundation and the right accessories, you can build an impressive DIY cosplay without overspending.
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If you're anything like me, you want a costume that resembles something that conveys your daily interests and something you can get multiple uses out of. And, if you're even more like me, you've read all the Hunger Games books multiple times, and saw The Hunger Games movies in the theaters not only during the midnight showing, but another five times after. So, what could be better than creating a Katniss costume for your Halloween costume, and for midnight movie binges to come? I've created a step-by-step guide for creating a head-to-toe Katniss Everdeen costume so you can become the girl on fire this Halloween.
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You probably have a friend that swears they once summoned Bloody Mary. You may even say so yourself. The story goes that if you say her name in a mirror three times, Bloody Mary will appear. You can read a little more about the Bloody Mary scary story in this collection of campfire stories and urban legends. Is the legend true? That's easy enough to find out, isn't it? Unless you're scared...
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We have been obsessed with all things 90s since, well, THE 90s, and it turns out we're not alone in our overwhelming feelings of nostalgia for this delightful decade. Nickelodeon will be launching "The Splat" tonight, a nightly programming block airing from 10PM to 5AM, which will feature the best, best, BEST Nick game shows of our collective youths. Is this real life?? Do we really to get to re-watch Legends of the Hidden Temple contestants get captured by terrifying Temple Guards? Do we really get to cheer for the red contestant on GUTS, as they vie for a piece of the Aggro Crag? YES! The answer is yes.
In honor of this most fantastic new television offering, and because DIY 90s costumes are going to be especially big on Halloween this year, we put together 5 different DIY looks from our favorite Nickelodeon game shows. Many of these Nickelodeon costumes revolve around 90s...
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In this makeup tutorial post, we’re going to be working with basic prosthetics, as well as instructions on creating simple effects using liquid latex. All the makeup used in these looks is included in our Special Effects Makeup unless otherwise noted. While these look stunning, they are relatively simple to achieve!
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Not that we need a specific reason to talk about Lara Croft [cuzzzz she's awesome year-round!], BUT for those wondering: we have one! On January 28th, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition will be released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. So whether you're planning on picking up a copy of the game, or you're just a Lara superfan like us, we have a sexy wetsuit tutorial you're sure to love!
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