Author Topic: Otakon 2011 - once more, with feeling! (Read 85296 times)

Gramity · « **Reply #270 on:** July 01, 2011, 02:34:55 AM »

bring me back some pictuer

and one of your ran costume reddyne

Mimachiro · « **Reply #271 on:** July 02, 2011, 11:25:35 PM »

Anyone going have room for one more? XD

Ryuu · « **Reply #272 on:** July 03, 2011, 06:46:18 PM »

so I was pretty sure I wasn't gonna make it and then my friend just mailed me my prereg and a train ticket

; 3; so happy

onions · « **Reply #273 on:** July 04, 2011, 03:04:39 AM »

First Otakon, going with a friend as Demo Suika and Soldier Yuka from TF2. Feeling pretty hyped~

Momiji · « **Reply #274 on:** July 04, 2011, 01:26:09 PM »

Quote from: U.S.C. Genichiro on July 02, 2011, 11:25:35 PM

Anyone going have room for one more? XD

You're asking this waaaaaaaaaaaay way way too late. =.=

Mushroom · « **Reply #275 on:** July 04, 2011, 07:04:10 PM »

I HAVEN'T BEEN ON THIS FORUM FOREVER

So yeah, I can't believe its already been a year since last Otakon. I was Aya with my friends Momiji and Hatate. This year at Otakon, I am going to cosplay as Nue Houjuu... and my friend who was Momiji last year will dress up as Shou. Hatate from last year won't go to Otakon this year, so its just the two of us this time.

Sorry to like, come up randomly in this topic, but where and when are the Touhou photoshoots/panels going to be at this year? We are going to attend all 3 days (hopefully) , but only half of Friday. Also, are there gonna be any other UFO cosplayers?

And also, I am still trying to construct my Nue wings and I am sort of stuck on deciding how I should make it. Any ideas?

Mimachiro · « **Reply #276 on:** July 04, 2011, 09:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Momiji on July 04, 2011, 01:26:09 PM

You're asking this waaaaaaaaaaaay way way too late. =.=

I thought I had a room up until this weekend, only to find out I obviously didn't, just grossly misinterpreted something someone else said about the topic.

Menorah Jams, Pham · « **Reply #277 on:** July 05, 2011, 02:44:15 AM »

Genichiro, you're in luck, we may have room for one more. PMing.

Quote from: Mushroom on July 04, 2011, 07:04:10 PM

I HAVEN'T BEEN ON THIS FORUM FOREVER

So yeah, I can't believe its already been a year since last Otakon. I was Aya with my friends Momiji and Hatate. This year at Otakon, I am going to cosplay as Nue Houjuu... and my friend who was Momiji last year will dress up as Shou. Hatate from last year won't go to Otakon this year, so its just the two of us this time.

Sorry to like, come up randomly in this topic, but where and when are the Touhou photoshoots/panels going to be at this year? We are going to attend all 3 days (hopefully) , but only half of Friday. Also, are there gonna be any other UFO cosplayers?

And also, I am still trying to construct my Nue wings and I am sort of stuck on deciding how I should make it. Any ideas?

You and your friends were adorable and I cannot wait to drag mein wife into another photo with the lot of youse. :3

As to the wings, what you could do if you have access to it: Wonderflex. It's a stiff plastic that comes in sheets. Thin enough to be cut by a good pair of scissors, stiff enough to hold up. Make two cuts of each wing thing, hot-glue them to stiff bent heavy-gauge copper wire, seal the edges, bada bing. I am not exactly King of Crafts but it's lightweight and will attach quite well and easily to whatever kind of harness you're rigging up.

triangles · « **Reply #278 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:50:04 AM »

MJP has his plastics mixed up - what he's thinking of isn't Wonderflex, just styrene plastic sheeting. Both which could be used for wings but not necessarily my first choice on their own.

You'd want something sturdy yet lightweight especially since they're not symmetrical. My suggestion would be to use craft foam(ies) since it cuts and glues very well and it comes in various sizes and thicknesses and colors. Or foam board, also available in a bunch of sizes at craft stores but then you'll have to paint. Still use copper wire from Home Depot as a framework.

As to actually attach them to you, I'd imagine making a harness to wear under the dress would be best, but I can't speak from experience. Dr. Google probably can help though!

Reddyne · « **Reply #279 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:39:18 PM »

Quote from: Gramity on July 01, 2011, 02:34:55 AM

bring me back some pictuer and one of your ran costume reddyne

Augh! Ran won't be done until November!

Gramity · « **Reply #280 on:** July 06, 2011, 01:14:49 AM »

Ugh :O what will be your cosplay then ? I need picture anyhow ^^ pick some of the hotel room for next year
I have to tune my voice to be able to reproduce this girl's voice wish me luck xD one year to do it

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=16095

triangles · « **Reply #281 on:** July 06, 2011, 04:32:56 AM »

Ohoho don't worry about pictures - heck, usually there's a few that show up during the con itself!

Both the wooded base musket and thigh highs arrived today for Mami~! I will be a busy bee the next 3 weeks ahhh.

triangles · « **Reply #282 on:** July 11, 2011, 04:55:44 PM »

Oh, they've got the new FMA movie I didn't even know this was a thing

Also I maaaaaaay have made a contract with QB to help promote Madoka Magica ohhhhsnap now I really have to finish this costume post-haste!

Ryuu · « **Reply #283 on:** July 13, 2011, 12:40:55 AM »

ffff I hope I'll have enough room in my luggage for my cosplay : (

triangles · « **Reply #284 on:** July 13, 2011, 02:23:24 PM »

What do you need to fit and how are you traveling? Props or just costumes/wigs?

Ryuu · « **Reply #285 on:** July 13, 2011, 08:54:53 PM »

Quote from: triangles on July 13, 2011, 02:23:24 PM

What do you need to fit and how are you traveling? Props or just costumes/wigs?

two costumes, two wigs and one prop

I only have one suitcase and my friends and I are heading to canada after the con so less packing space for cosplay

might have enough room for mokou but I don't think I'd be able to fit murasa's anchor anywhere : (

Edible · « **Reply #286 on:** July 13, 2011, 10:15:26 PM »

Quote from: Ryuu on July 13, 2011, 08:54:53 PM

might have enough room for mokou but I don't think I'd be able to fit murasa's anchor anywhere : (

Meh, Otakon's held next to a harbor. Just pick one up there.

triangles · « **Reply #287 on:** July 13, 2011, 11:16:07 PM »

Yeah I'd imagine the anchor would be tough but you can still bring the outfit if you wanted I can't picture it taking up that much space or comedy option - pull a Momiji and drive in it

Also turns out MJP forgot to prereg us yay late comer idiot tax :fail:

But that's ok because there are many ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ antics in my Otakon future to make up for minor setbacks!
Now if only this costume would sew itself....

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #288 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:56:29 AM »

If the anchor is too big, make a hishaku instead.

triangles · « **Reply #289 on:** July 14, 2011, 01:27:42 AM »

What's that?

Is that the US Madoka Magica premiere and producer that just got announced?
:toot: :toot: :toot:

I actually knew about the former for a few days but only found out that there was to be a Madoka-related guest a few hours ago but not who

Yeaaaaaaah I think you can guess where I'll be hanging out for a good chunk of the con.

EDIT: oh and special apperance by Uematsu on Friday (though I think most of us saw that coming) Well done, Otakon. Had me worried for a little bit but I think this is the first time in a long while I'm psyched for as many guests/industry things as I am this year!

Reddyne · « **Reply #290 on:** July 14, 2011, 04:36:09 PM »

I met with a friend of mine yesterday and he mentioned that he might be interested in going to Otakon, but hadn't made any major plans for it yet. My room is likely to be packed, so I doubt I'll be able to squeeze him in there. I'm not exactly a fan of doing this with a mere 2 weeks before the con, but I've got a quick question for anyone still out there: Is there ANYthing in the way of ANY free space in ANY of the rooms? My friend's nice, neat, and built like a stick, so he can easily hide away in a corner if space is tight. I'd just like to see what is available because he still needs to figure out his own plans for getting down there in the first place.

Jana · « **Reply #291 on:** July 14, 2011, 06:51:13 PM »

Quote from: triangles on July 13, 2011, 11:16:07 PM

Also turns out MJP forgot to prereg us yay late comer idiot tax :fail:

I'm in the same boat because I don't get paid until next week... Gonna have to wait in line.

I am also looking forward to the same things as you too, triangles! :3

triangles · « **Reply #292 on:** July 14, 2011, 08:02:33 PM »

Reddyne - I think we are full, but I'll ask MJP or maybe he'll swing in here or something. On the other hand, if your buddy doesn't mind rooming with complete strangers this and next week all sorts of message board will be swarming with "need another person had a last minute dropout!" I know this since we were in this boat in 2009 and filled the extra spot on the carride down off the SA forums.

Kunai-kun · « **Reply #293 on:** July 15, 2011, 01:55:21 AM »

Hey Reddyne, our room has a space open!

We're in the hilton(The one you guys stayed in last year I believe?).

Let me know if Triangle's room doesn't work out.

(We really need people ;_;)

triangles · « **Reply #294 on:** July 15, 2011, 01:14:10 PM »

Our room is indeed full so yes take this fine gentleman up on his offer ^^^^^

Link · « **Reply #295 on:** July 16, 2011, 01:39:54 AM »

I wish someone could hook me up with a free badge, but alas, I must put down the $75. The reality bites.

Edible · « **Reply #296 on:** July 16, 2011, 03:22:01 AM »

No free pass between the artist's alley and the dealer's room for me this year, ahaha

Mocking Morning · « **Reply #297 on:** July 16, 2011, 04:52:05 AM »

Quote from: Link on July 16, 2011, 01:39:54 AM

I wish someone could hook me up with a free badge, but alas, I must put down the $75. The reality bites.

Press credentials!

Though I got that through DHS/TSA's agency newspaper...

triangles · « **Reply #298 on:** July 16, 2011, 05:09:40 AM »

I had a chance at a "free" badge, but I'd have to work a lot more hours during prime con hours than I was willing to with all the stuff I actually want to see this year - Otakon is my Relax-o-con as I'm not a department head unlike my last one and thus shouldn't book my weekend to the gills (even if I'll still be volunteering with them at some points during the week but in much smaller doses!)

I am sort of wishing I took it (though a certain husband of mine was like NO YOU CANNOT GIVE UP THAT MUCH TIME) but I'd really be kicking myself if it made me miss out on Shinkai stuff.

Link · « **Reply #299 on:** July 18, 2011, 04:23:34 PM »

Man, it's really weird how they got Atsuhiro Iwakami, Madoka's producer, but no other staff from the series. They should have tried for some of the Madoka seiyuu or a director/animator or two. I'm sure there's much more interest in that than no-name seiyuu for Noboru Ishiguro's new show.