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Guys, how old is too old?Like, I am an oldfag in his mid 40s. Used to be very involved in the con scene back in the 90s and early 00s. I am currently on a very nostalgic mood about those days of yore, and planning to visit a few of the big cons to see how's the fandom nowadays. Would I be, as you youngsters say, cringe? Worse, would other congoers immediately assume I am a creepy pedophile? I don't really want to ruin some kids con experience like that.Two things, I would be attending alone because the few con buddies from back then that I still keep in contact, are too jaded and busy to give a shit. Also, I am considering if it is a good idea to go cosplaying as an old timer character.
You'll be fine but probably bitterly disappointed to find out that it's nothing like you remember.
I've seen an age-appropriate Queen Elizabeth cosplayer and a 70 something year old Megumin, among others. You've got nothing to worry about fampai
Unless you try to hit in girls half your age you're fine. Anime cons are reaching normies status. Oldfags aren't getting much side eyes especially if you go to a big one.
>>10906476Early 40s here. Just cosplayed as Goku recently. Due to Toriyama' passing i got asked for hugs a lot and not in a cringe way but more of a nostalgia/respect kinda thing. It never got weird so dont go there people.You do you my fellow cosplayer and enjoy till the very end.
I lost my nail inspo folder on my old pc so I'm starting with a mini dump in hopes of other anons dumping as well :)
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>>10906536What the hell is going on with her fingers
How come they’re never as cute as JP idols?
the brisidol ‘scene’ is insane. glad that the berry-chan shit in america went viral and half the scene had a wake up call about it being weird to be white as fuck and using asian names, japanese honorifics, and engrish. How do the other half think they’re getting away with it? None of them, especially the chronically online (pink) ones, can believably claim ignorance anymore.
>>10891739can you share those pictures though? first ive heard of them
U thnk sei pro bad u ever seen doki idol chan
>>10906115Who?
>>10906539Brisbane group-floater with past personal drama like everyone else, not worth singling out for better or worse. Anon is local and desperate to push the heat off of seipro, using a personal vendetta>>10906539Go ahead. Why does she stand out to you as drastically worse than seipro’s racism?
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>>10906320i think the point is the word hobby doesn't have the negative connotations you're giving it and anyone claiming it's "not just a hobby" is taking things too seriously the other direction. cosplay is a hobby and many people spend heaps of time and money on it. instead of vilifying the word vilify bad attitudes. groups that are only motivated by lofty goals are the ones who will ruin the community after a while when they realize they're not possible because they will leave. personal growth is more important overall than pretending this will lead anywhere.
im so jealous of mimi being on a team with kira
i dont understand the competition between a lot of groups, at the end of the day all of u are bad so why fight about it
>>10906609THISSS!!!!
>>10905926>kpop for example. its another dimension compared to kaigai idols yes, but it is an industry that started out from nothing just as any other other industrK-Pop had the Korean government funding it, especially overseas. Did you think that Gangnam Style blew up randomly?https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/from-cultural-phenomenon-to-state-strategy-south-koreas-hallyu-policy/2973735
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>>10906149Is this an old photo or does she only wear the same two coordinates?
>>10906525basedthats kind of an idea desu. get a bunch of this stupid lolita clothing and go to meetups. epic troll 10/10
>>10906525is that the French sissy or the Atlanta one? I can never tell them apart
>>10906525There's no deal desu. He's just what people used to call a brolita. Never heard of him causing any issues whatsoever, no proof of him engaging in fetish behavior or anything related. He's just some guy who enjoys lolita fashion.
>>10906525Why does he look like Robert Sean Leonard
Why is there such a stigma against girls who cosplay for money? As someone who has never had a girlfriend, being able to send money to cute girls who cosplay as the characters that I love is one of the only things in my life that makes me feel like I have a purpose. From patreon to onlyfans, it's on of my biggest joys and motivations in my life. One day I hope I can give money to a cosplayer at a con in real life and not just through the internet.
>>10906329It is unfair.
>>10868287Oh hey I remember her. I almost paid for it, but I was with my friend and wasn't about to publicly reveal my fetishes, even in a jokey way.
>>10906340If they were a true friend they wouldn't have minded. Personally I could never let such an amazing opportunity pass me by.
>>10906486It's not that big of a deal dude. Not worth embarrassing myself over anyway.
>>10872888Are you a cute boy?
helloo!!! I did a Len cosplay not too long ago and i was wondering if yall have any advice C: !!
>>10896820>C:is this a guy with a big nose or a big smile
>>10905995a big heart
>>10905944dumdum, I ( >>10902293 ) am not OP. I was complimenting OP, silly. just saying how I'd like to possibly do a similar cosplay
We need the IP counter back.
>>10896820>>10896823Looks good anon! Very cute. If you want to get into leatherwork that'd make better versions of the arm/leg cuffs. But it's hard. You may be better off with a thicker vinyl, just to make them less ripply
Old thread hit bump limit>tfw you find out that the Chainsaw Man character your bf convinced you to cosplay is famous for not wiping or flushing when she shits.
>>10906627Ah yes, thanks, I saw that too.
Holy shit...we're still NINE MONTHS out, but I think I'm gonna have to say it for the third time in a row. If you're at ColossalCon North, have a good time without me
>>10904885She looks 12???
>dude takes charge of a local convention whose original organizer 'sold' the rights to the convention because of local gossip about him taking photoshoots at his home on purpose to get girls>dude stays like 10 days in the organizing commitee and leaves>spreads gossip about how one of the directors of the convention locale said cosplayers are 'crazies with costumes'>proceeds to make his own convention with a month of it happening>chooses exactly the days the other convention will be>changes place once because of financial motives>proceeds to gaslight people, making them believe that if they go to the other event, they also think cosplayers are crazies>dude has bought followers to make him look like he's more famous than he is, has a fragile ego, doesn't stand hearing things that he dislikes>his wife is so sugary it hurts, and annoying>both of them are very persuasive and harass you into agreeing with them if you talk to them irl>event happened this last weekend, basically the first event he tried to get and couldn't had the same numbers as the last edition>his event was okay but certainly could have more people since out of spite, again, made his event on the same day as the other>is now fighting over social media because there weren't many things to do and one of the attractions was one of his friends>he marketed it as an 'international actor' just because he has double citizenship and lives in another countryComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10906581It's a bit past my shoulderblades but it's thick as fuck. Maybe braid is the way. I'll try both when I have time to get into cosplay...
When did anime conventions in the west become pride events?
>>10906568So what you are saying is that you want them sucking and fucking in public to a nice backing instrumental track?
>>10906574that part was a joke I ain’t no stinky fujoshi. but if I was working a booth I’d be screaming out catchy slogans like I was selling counterfeit goods at the night market while side eyeing my compilation. “Come (out of the closet) and join our booth!” “Don’t join those guy and dress like a dweeb. Join us and look fabulous.” I’d probably google some better stuff to shout out but you get the point
>>10906557Every state banned sodomy, while most states have repealed them some states still have it in their laws even though it's unconstitutional and now unenforced.It's not a hard thing to Google.There were also federal laws regarding it
ive never been to a con before. considering going to one. what can i expect other than the obvious lack of social skills and personal hygiene. pic unrel.
>>10906641In Gainesville, Georgia, it’s illegal to eat fried chicken with a knife and fork. (Yes really) As a fork enjoyer, I demand legal protection status. I've even made a flag. Seriously how many gays have served time that weren't r*ping someone or some animal.These sodomy laws were put in place to keep pedos from fucking little boys and creeps from fucking animals. Nobody has served jail time or been made to paid a fine for consensual (non public) ass fucking In the USA in a VERY long time (if ever) you don't need a flag and a parade because you NEED everyone to know you just looooove to take it up the ass. It's objectively a weird thing. I'm not saying it's WRONG, it's just, the recital cavity is for the removal of fecal matter, and to stick yer pecker in there can lead to diseases and infection. We aren't designed for it. By all means, do it as much as you like, it's your choice. But on the whole (lol) it's not natural. You can get infections much more easily.>We struggled under public persecution for years in the US because people were grossed out about we love to take it up the ass.Look dude, it sucks other gay people were once social outcasts. times have changed and nobody really cares anymore. I'd be bummed out if people publicly heckled me for eating peanut butter sandwiches. But I wouldn't feel "a weight has been lifted" and cry tears of joy for a federally mandated protection status for those who enjoy peanut butter sandwiches. Now replace peanut butter sandwiches to taking it up the butt.It's not like you had a long line of gay ancestors who suffered hundreds of years, and your family has struggled generations due to gay prejudice. You'd be hard pressed to find two biologically male homosexual men who managed to procreate. Some gay people used to have it rough and now they don't. In fact I'd say it's pretty mainstream. Tv, music, cinema...most show hays in a positive light these days.Put please continue to hold your recruitment seminars.
Long live the King.Old thread lasted like 8 months. Go team and our complete lack of anything going on of note.Weathers warming up, hope you’ve been working on stuff over winter for the new season.Cons listed not endorsed. Just copy pasta from 1st search for UK anime cons.Manchester Anime & Gaming Con 2024 April 6-7, 2024 Sugden Sports CentreManchesterCardiff Anime & Gaming Con 2024 April 13-14, 2024 Cardiff Students' UnionCardiffPortsmouth Anime & Gaming Con 2024 April 20-21, 2024 Portsmouth Marriott HotelPortsmouthJapan Fest Welcomes Asia 2024 May 4, 2024 Cromford MillsComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
I want to go to AnimeCon Birmingham in June. Last year was the first time it was held and it was pretty good. The friend I usually go to cons with cant go though and I don’t think I’d enjoy it if I went alone
I’m excited for koko next week!
>>10906179>just nabbed off another websitethis one?https://animecons.com/events/schedule.php?year=2024&loc=ukI'm going to liverpool comic con in may, most of the cast of red dwarf are going to be there and the hobbits! not that i go for the famous names but it's kinda fun to glimpse actors in real life. might bring some other anons, don't know if the other lads can make it though.
>>10906595Yeah. Years ago I would have just known, now not so much. I met Chris Barry from red dwarf at one of those comic cons.
>>10906179MCM London 2024 24-26 MayHYPER JAPAN Festival 2024 July 19-21The two I'm going to were missing. Considering AnimeCon Birmingham. I know, I'm a basic bitch. Two cosplays planned.
spring is coming. share pale, pastel, light colored coordshard mode: classicimpossible mode: gothic (zero black)
>>10906622does anyone know what dress she's wearing?
>>10906649it looks like mm's rococo fleur to me, without the ribbon.
ANIME BAAWWWSTON'S LESS THAN2 1/2 MONTHS OUT>ARE YOU GOIN>WHAT ARE YOU DOIN>WHAT ARE YOU COSPLAYIN>HOPES FOR CON
Happy St. Patrick's day Boston.
LOTUS JUICEEEE
>>10905413Are we allowed to name drop here on this site? People who do that have got no Rizz I think there are some haters here that cant handle the Rizzler ;)
I saw my boomer dad watching The Departed on TV made me excited for the con.
Old thread >>>>>>10660802>Please read the FAQ before posting in the thread (always updating)https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpDyjw2LDxbupdvHMNsBUOBVB66Lzwf44RM1You1GDA/edit?usp=sharing>Resourceshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10uNmynwRn6CRc-OMqCeXmJwCNnEnd-vYi-7AQzSx74I/edit?usp=sharing>Artist Spreadsheethttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ESQ-1h4IRUivbGNaxJFxXyDU1lSv26xTmMdH0sDX7sU/edit?usp=sharing>How to order from Vograce (now with video on how to set up files)https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UxKnpgrmeb82NnW5e4YIEX-eZ3zHt178Mp6i0A5gME/edit?usp=sharing>Convention List (always WIP)https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13o7hD5xS3sDqVptnTVGUlRae3ovEE-vPPST_QOrQwtM/>IP taketowns (based on artists contribution, may or may not have been a one time thing, use as a guideline)https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1696MDhNPhrZ0ySZhXkoJnGxb7l1OjW4JsVhu1wKvaWE>AA Inspo (thanks anon!)Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
So for yall making jewelry, where do you get your UV resin and pigment?Im done using the shit aliexpress stuff. The bottles i ordered just wont cure no matter how long i leave it under the lamp, and if it does, it has a sticky oily residue.
>>10902190i generally hate these kinds of spoonfeeding questions so please do research elsewhere before asking anymore questions since UV resin info is literally all over the entire internet. short answer is, you're using the resin wrong. resin doesn't cure properly in higher wattage lamps, LED lamps especially. many LED lamps don't have the correct wavelength to cure the outer layer and you get what's known as oxygen inhibition, which is corrected with no-wipe nail gel topcoat ( nail gel is another form of resin) you should use ideally be using a traditional UV lamp, but you can use a max of a 48 watt LED lamp and cure slowly to get a good cure. also don't use that "alcohol inking" method because it actually does affect the structure of the resin, despite claims otherwise.
What should you wear when you’re tableing?Of course it would be something comfy to sit in for long hours.Do cosplay or fancy coords attract more customers and engagement?But I have an unfortunate face, should I wear a mask? One of these, or even a kig or fur mask?Just asking because I’ve never tabled before, and don’t want to look gross.Of course, the main thing that customers see is the art and goods for sale.
>>10903767Overall, wear what you want.Cosplays or coordinates do draw attention. Especially if your table has that specific fandom or you have some j-fashion stuff. People are probably not going to come up to you only because you're in a cosplay or j-fashion. They're going to look at your display first. What you're wearing can be a topic of discussion.I would only wear a mask if you're concerned with getting sick or you're at the con and you feel a bug coming on. People aren't going to care about your face. They're going to care about your art and products. I find masks put a barrier between communication, simply because of audio processing issues and loud vendor halls. So I prefer to go without one unless it's a need. I keep masks stashed in my tabling supplies, but I honestly hate trying to communicate with customers while wearing them.
Thinking of getting a Canon G3620 Pixma Megatank to print stickers and stuff, anyone have any experience with this printer?