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Cosplay Wig guide: Tips and tricks to get the best cosplay wigs if you're a cosplayer or crafter

Whether you are new to wig styling, have a love-hate relationship with wigs, or are a pro wig styler, this article is for you.

March 24, 2023 Lexi Ginn

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Cosplay wigs: the 10 best wig stores and commissioners to get your next costume hair

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

March 24, 2023 Ani-Mia

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Encanto: How to cosplay as Mirabel, Isabela, Luisa, and Camilo from the hit Disney movie

Disney's newest movie Encanto has some stunning character designs and we have some tips to cosplaying them!

March 24, 2023 Ani-Mia

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Shadow and Bone: How to make your own Kefta uniform and join the Grishaverse

Create your own Grishaverse cosplay using this Kefta tutorial!

March 23, 2023 Amazonian Cosplay

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Members Access | Livestream the Cosplay Central Costume Showcase panel from C2E2 '23

The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at C2E2 2023, and you can livestream it here.

March 17, 2023 Chris Arrant

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Emerald City Comic Con: All the greatest coverage from Popverse at the first big convention of 2023!

Springtime in Seattle, and Popverse is back on the convention circuit with the 20th annual Emerald City Comic Con

March 15, 2023 Chris Arrant

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Full Panel Video | Watch the Amalee Spotlight panel from ECCC '23

YouTube star Amalee takes the Pine Stage at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.

March 15, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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Krakens, cakes, and crews: Unique Our Flag Means Death cosplays from Emerald City Comic Con

The most deep cut costumes at the Our Flag Means Death panel

March 9, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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Updated! | ECCC 2023: The best of the best cosplay from Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con

Check out our gallery of the coolest cosplay from ECCC

March 8, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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Celebrate the winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships at Emerald City Comic Con 2023!

They came, they saw, they triumphed (and you can see why)

March 6, 2023 Graeme McMillan

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Get prepped for 2023 comic convention season with Enter the Popverse!

Popverse talks all things ECCC 2023, as well as how to prep for the con - or any con!

March 4, 2023 Chris Arrant

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Meet the cosplayers hoping to be the USA Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships

The winners of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships quarter finals at ReedPop shows are coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to chase the Crown

March 2, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet SayoChuu, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Wintercon, Latvia, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

March 1, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet LilithAdaryn, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from MondoCon, Hungary, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

Feb. 28, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet Blink, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships semi-finals from Magnificon, Poland, is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

Feb. 27, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Livestream! | Livestream the Cosplay Central Showcase panel from ECCC '23

The best cosplayers in the game take the stage for the Cosplay Central Showcase at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can livestream it here.

Feb. 27, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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Popverse celebrates Black creators and characters for Black History Month

Looking for some awesome articles to read? Check out these great Popverse articles this Black History Month and beyond.

Feb. 24, 2023 Tiffany Babb

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Discover the best cosplay from MagicCon: Philadelphia 2023

MagicCon: Philadelphia was full of fun, marvelous cosplay that you have to see

Feb. 23, 2023 Veronica Valencia

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Free Livestream! | Watch the Cosplay Central Crown Championship livestream from ECCC '23 courtesy of Xfinity

The Cosplay Central Crown Championship heads to Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live courtesy of Xfinity

Feb. 22, 2023 Grant DeArmitt

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Meet AltF4cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from PAX Aus is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

Feb. 17, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet Quee the Cosfailer, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Austria's Vienna Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

Feb. 16, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet Ludus Cosplay, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Comic Con Africa is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023

Feb. 15, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet Matthew Barry, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Birmingham's MCM Comic Con is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

Feb. 14, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Meet Alisyuon, one of the 2023 Cosplay Central Crown Championships finalists

The winner of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships sem-finals from Madrid's Japan Weekend is coming to Chicago's C2E2 2023 to win it all

Feb. 13, 2023 Emma Farnworth

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Looking ahead at 2023 with Popverse

Popverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at Popverse

Jan. 10, 2023 Chris Arrant

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The 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships contestants: high quality photos of all the finalists and winners

Take a closer look at the incredible costumes from the global final of ReedPop's Cosplay Championship

Dec. 13, 2022 Emma Farnworth

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The Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 - a story in pictures from the global finals

Take a look back at all the action from the MCM London Main Stage

Dec. 13, 2022 Emma Farnworth

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L.A. Comic Con, a local convention with (pretty much) no lines

A peek into the twelfth year of L.A. Comic Con

Dec. 5, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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All the best cosplay from L.A. Comic Con 2022

Cosplayers were out in force at the Los Angeles Convention Center this past weekend

Dec. 5, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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Are corsets uncomfortable? Bad for posture? Dangerous? Here are 5 myths about the historic garment

Mainstream media makes it sound like corsets are bad to wear, but are they really?

Dec. 4, 2022 Kelsey Endter

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The empowering potential of cosplay: Yaya Han shares her story, and how she helps others

One of the world's biggest cosplay stars, Yaya Han, opens up about her path and giving back

Nov. 30, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Cosplay gift guide: 10 recommendations for the cosplayer in your life

Brought to you by hot glue.

Nov. 28, 2022 Kelsey Endter

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Anime NYC cosplayers were out in full force this year

A great variety of cosplay from Anime NYC '22

Nov. 23, 2022 Jim McDermott

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MCM Comic Con London 2022: Be there from anywhere with filmed panels, celebrity interviews, and showfloor reports

MCM returns, and Popverse is here in London covering the news, panels, guests, cosplay, and more

Nov. 21, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Top fun things to do at MCM London

A summary of all the activities at MCM for ticket holders

Oct. 30, 2022 Louise Saul

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Check out the best cosplay at MCM London 2022 so far!

We've collected photos of the best cosplay at MCM London this year

Oct. 30, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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Streaming Video | Costumers Unite! The 501st UK Garrison comes to Comic Con, stream the panel here!

The 501st UK Garrison is a non-profit costuming organization whose goal is to put realism into costuming and good into the world.

Oct. 26, 2022 Grant DeArmitt

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Full Panel Video | Watch the finals of the Cosplay Central Crown Championships live from MCM Comic Con!

The finals of the 2022 Cosplay Central Crown Championships take place Saturday at MCM Comic Con - and you can watch it live!

Oct. 26, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Streaming Video | Watch MCM's Yaya Han - Beyond Social Media: Long Term Success in Cosplay panel live

Cosplay mainstay Yaya Han heads to London to talk about what it takes to make it in cosplay in today’s ever-shifting digital landscape.

Oct. 26, 2022 Grant DeArmitt

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New York Comic Con 2022: Watch 30+ filmed panels, read numerous interviews and news reports, and hear conversations with celebrities

NYCC is here, and Popverse is in full force covering the news, panels, guests, and more

Oct. 24, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Highlight Video | Re-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse

See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022

Oct. 21, 2022 Chris Arrant

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The lessons learned from, and the questions never asked at, New York Comic Con 2022's Q & A panel

Sunday afternoon brought convention organizers face to face with fans, with one shared mission: making NYCC better

Oct. 21, 2022 Graeme McMillan

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Know before you go | A cosplayer's guide to MCM Comic Con

Wanting to cosplay at MCM London? Here’s our helpful guide

Oct. 19, 2022 Louise Saul

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Discover the best cosplay from New York Comic Con 2022!

Once again, NYCC is home to some of the wildest, wackiest, and most fun cosplay on the convention circuit

Oct. 18, 2022 Graeme McMillan

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Meet the Cosplay Central Crown Championships 2022 Finalists

Find out more about all of the Finalists taking to the stage at MCM London Comic Con

Oct. 17, 2022 Emma Farnworth

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Clan Outlander is in the House at NYCC

Outlander Cosplayers Show Their Colors (and Kilts!) at NYCC

Oct. 9, 2022 Jim McDermott

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Streaming Video | Stream the Cosplay Central Crown Championships here!

EuroCosplay Championships and the Crown Championships of Cosplay present the ultimate Cosplay Competition - see it begin at the Javits Center’s Main Stage.

Oct. 8, 2022 Grant DeArmitt

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NYCC 2022 Cosplay is Starting Strong

Talking to Cosplayers at NYCC 2022

Oct. 7, 2022 Jim McDermott

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Enjoy Popverse without any ads

All the things you love from Popverse - without the ads.

Oct. 5, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Cosplay and conventions: how being a fan helped me rediscover myself

On the power of cosplay and having something for yourself

Sept. 21, 2022 Andrea Towers

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All the best cosplay from Disney's D23 Expo 2022

Whether it's the Magic Kingdom, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or Star Wars' Galaxy Far, Far Away, the best cosplay from every world can be found here

Sept. 12, 2022 Graeme McMillan

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Full Panel Video | Watch a showcase of the best cosplay from Emerald City Comic Con 2022

Full recording of Seattle's ECCC Cosplay Central Showcase

Sept. 1, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Re-Live Emerald City Comic Con 2022 with 40 filmed panels, over 20 articles, and video interviews with Jinkx Monsoon, Bendelacreme, Harvey Guillén

Popverse went to Emerald City Comic Con, and has alot to show for it

Sept. 1, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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"I kind of live con crunch" YouTube star creator Odin Makes shares his passion for cosplay & conventions

Bringing your favorite things to reality with YouTube star creator Odin Makes

Aug. 26, 2022 Ashley V. Robinson

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Celebrate the winners of ECCC 2022's Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay!

The winners and photos of the amazing costumes from the Cosplay Central Championships of Cosplay tournament at Emerald City Comic Con 2022

Aug. 24, 2022 Chris Arrant

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All the best cosplay from Emerald City Comic Con 2022!

All of Emerald City Comic Con's very best cosplay

Aug. 23, 2022 Chris Arrant

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British convention ICE canceled just weeks ahead of its 2022 event

The Birmingham show was permanently shuttered due to economic concerns, says founder

Aug. 23, 2022 Graeme McMillan

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This cosplayer crochets her cosplays!

Jae showed off her new Poison Ivy costume at Emerald City Comic Con

Aug. 23, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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SheProp! celebrates female, non-binary, and transgender cosplayers by building a supportive cosplay community

SheProp! is an inclusive community for people of marginalized genders of all levels of cosplay expertise

Aug. 22, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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Full Panel Video | Watch the full ECCC Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!

The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to ECCC

Aug. 21, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Problem with your cosplay? Don't despair—head over to Cosplay Repair!

The Cosplay Repair room is a lifesaver for cosplayers who have run into mishaps

Aug. 20, 2022 Tiffany Babb

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Save the date: The Chicago comic convention C2E2 has revealed its 2023 dates

The Chicago staple C2e2 returns in 2023 - and returns to spring!

Aug. 12, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Streaming Video | Watch the C2E2 Cosplay Showcase live like you are here!

C2E2 celebrates the fantastic cosplayers of this weekend with a live showcase on its biggest stage

Aug. 7, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Streaming Video | Watch the full C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay competition from your home!

The Crown Championships of Cosplay competition returns to C2E2

Aug. 6, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Plus size cosplayers find confidence in cosplaying

These cosplayers show that cosplay is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, and size.

Aug. 4, 2022 Kendra Beltran

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Cosplay Universe aims to be the definitive cosplay documentary

Cosplay Universe is about what goes into dressing up as characters you love - and also the big business that surrounds it

June 30, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Disney's Hercules cosplayers celebrate 25th anniversary

These cosplayers put the "glad" in "gladiator" with their Disney cosplays!

June 10, 2022 Kendra Beltran

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Stranger Things: Cosplay characters from season four... based on clothes you already own

The costumes in the latest Stranger Things season are perfect for putting together closet cosplays!

June 9, 2022 Ani-Mia

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Answering questions for the Cosplay Central Crown Championships

We've created a FAQ regarding all of your questions for Crown.

June 6, 2022 Emma Farnworth

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How to join the Cosplay Central Crown Championships In 2022

Check out our directory of qualifier events.

June 6, 2022 Emma Farnworth

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Star Wars: How Attack of the Clones inspired a cadre of Clone Trooper cosplayers

Episode II was the catalyst for cosplayers to create Clone Trooper suits.

May 20, 2022 Andrew Liptak

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Feel the excitement of attending a convention with ReedPop's Hall Pass video series

Join comedian/baker Jessica Grant as she plays tour guide to the world of New York Comic Con with Hall Pass

May 18, 2022 Chris Arrant

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Say Hello there to some our favorite Star Wars cosplays

These are the Obi-Wan Kenobi cosplays you're looking for

May 16, 2022 Andrew Liptak

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Doctor Strange: Cosplay as the Sorcerer Supreme from Marvel's Multiverse of Madness

Want to cosplay Doctor Strange? Then check out this guide!

May 6, 2022 Ani-Mia

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Star Trek cosplay: How to boldly go to the next strange new world... of costume design

Want to create your own red shirt? Or perhaps Captain Kirk? Then check out this guide!

April 19, 2022 Ani-Mia

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Game of Thrones: Sansa's coronation dress gets a breathtaking remake

Meet Beth Malcolm, the cosplayer making a nearly-identical replica of Sansa's dress from the Game of Thrones finale, The Iron Throne.

April 13, 2022 Kelsey Endter

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Cosplay etiquette for conventions and online

Here's what you should and should not say to cosplayers, wherever you encounter them.

April 8, 2022 Kelsey Endter

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DC's Batman: Cosplayers on the evolution of the Batsuit

What makes the Bat-man Batman?

April 6, 2022 Andrew Liptak

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8 Catwoman Cosplayers Sharing Her Iconic Looks In Film & Television

Check out these cosplayers as Catwoman throughout the years.

April 5, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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Hunger Games cosplays to celebrate the film's 10th anniversary

The Hunger Games film series turns 10 this year and we are celebrating with these 13 incredible cosplayers.

March 23, 2022 Kendra Beltran

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Ms. Marvel: Cosplay the MCU's biggest new star

Here's our guide to cosplaying Ms Marvel from the upcoming Marvel show.

March 17, 2022 Ani-Mia

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Star Wars: An up-close look at the villainous Inquisitors (and their costumes)

Here's our guide to the Inquisitor's costumes from the Star Wars universe.

March 16, 2022 Andrew Liptak

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Black cosplayers on characters and representation In pop culture media

Cosplayers are standing up for more Black-centric pop culture in media.

Feb. 28, 2022 Kendra Beltran

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Lord of the Rings: Cosplay characters from Tolkien's world

Here's our guide to cosplaying Galadriel, Elrond, and more

Feb. 25, 2022 Ani-Mia

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These Cosplay Couples Share The Love This Valentines Day

Couples that cosplay together, slay together.

Feb. 14, 2022 Kendra Beltran

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Disney's Encanto: How to make a Bruno cosplay and take the animated hit into real-life

We don't talk about Bruno, but we will talk about how to make his costume!

Feb. 12, 2022 Ani-Mia

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Frozone to Frozen: cosplayer rocks Elsa cosplay amid snowstorms

Viral Frozone cosplayer keeps it cool the second year in a row by transforming into Elsa.

Feb. 4, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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Moon Knight: How to make a Moon Knight cosplay just like in the MCU Disney+ show

The newest Disney+ show, Moon Knight, is out and here's our guide to cosplaying the new superhero!

Feb. 1, 2022 Ani-Mia

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League of Legends' Arcane: How to re-create those Vi and Caitlyn looks in your real life with cosplay

These Vi and Caitlyn cosplayers share their guides to recreating their Arcane cosplays.

Jan. 31, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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Can cosplay be a job? Some helpful tips to answer that question

Want to add cosplay to your professional resume? Here's some tips to help!

Jan. 28, 2022 Captain Amelia

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Belle anime: How to cosplay as the heroine of this Beauty & The Beast remake

This new Japanese animated movie has some truly incredible costumes looking to be recreated.

Jan. 27, 2022 Ani-Mia

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Star Wars cosplay: Boba Fett cosplayers have recreated every one of his costumes

Ahead of The Book of Boba Fett's premiere on Disney+, we take a look at the many faces of the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter

Jan. 25, 2022 Andrew Liptak

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Catwoman: How to cosplay as The Batman's Zoë Kravitz

Here is our buyer's guide to getting your own Catwoman cosplay for the new Batman movie!

Jan. 24, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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A father & son Green Goblin cosplay based on Spider-Man: No Way costume goes viral

Logandominiccosplay and his father recreated Norman Osborn's Green Goblin.

Jan. 18, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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Star Wars: Tusken Raider costumes are expensive! Here's how to make your own

Hey Star Wars fans, here a full (free!) guide into creating your very own Tusken Raider cosplay.

Jan. 14, 2022 Andrew Liptak

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Suicide Squad's Peacemaker: cosplay as your favorite DC Comics D-Lister

This guide will give you all the tips and tricks to putting together a Suicide Squad costume that will make John Cena proud

Jan. 13, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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Best cosplay prop materials to start crafting your own accessories

Prop making doesn't have to be daunting as long as you have the proper supplies!

Jan. 12, 2022 Trent Cannon

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Cosplay makeup: The best brands for pros, amateurs, and con goers

Here are our favorite makeup brands to use for all your cosplay needs!

Jan. 5, 2022 Lexi Ginn

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Members Access | C2E2 2021 | Cosplay Central Showcase at C2E2

The Cosplay Showcase is where fans and cosplayers can showcase their craftsmanship in style. This event is open to all cosplayers and is an opportunity for fans of all levels to strut their stuff in their hand made costumes on the main stage. The Cosplay Showcase will take place on Sunday. There are prizes (for over 18s only) but cosplayers are free to take part just for fun if they do not wish to be judged. Family Groups and Juniors (13-17) are welcome to take part.

Dec. 16, 2021 Metaverse team

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Members Access | C2E2 2021 | Competing in Cosplay

Ever wonder what it takes to compete and win a cosplay competition? In this panel, you'll learn the ins and outs of competing in costume. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and even how to take home the gold!

Dec. 16, 2021 Metaverse team