So fanime is in about a week and I wanted to cosplay as Mr. Chang from Black Lagoon. Problem is that I dont know where to get all the cosplaying stuff from and I'm short on time. What should I do? Any help or suggestions? Thank you ;D.
Btw... My name is Peter, and ill be at Fanime for sure with cosplay or no cosplay ;P
Ermmm...you are kinda late w/ the costume. A reference pic would be awsome to have. ^_^
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Here you go, or I think its from one of the Episodes from Black Lagoon o_o;
Uhhuh...rent a tux or something a get a coat and buy a scarfe and glasses. Those items are easily obtained via mall, friends, or dads. ^_^
Problem is that I'll have a hard time trying to find a place to rent it, let alone getting to a mall to buy the stuff.. I was thinking perhaps buying it online would be the best, but I dont know where to look x__x
Should I just give up my idea?
Ordering something right now would be a bad idea. It takes things about a week or two to get to your home via snail mail. Your best bet is a friend or a dad or a dad of a friend that will let you borrow stuff since you can't go to the mall.
my dad doesnt have anything like that, and lets say its kind of hard to reach parents at the moment <---------UCR student ;P
ADDED: Any other things I can choose? o_O?
Ooo...I c...um..the mall. >.>...Don't order online. It will take forever to get to you, unless you order express shiping, but that will cost a lot.
Ehh... That will be a problem x__X........ anyone near Riverside want to go with me? xD
I would but I live wayyyyyyyy too far away. xD
Awww..... I feel so screwed... want to lend me one at fanime? ;D
Ermm...i am a girl...so since I never needed a tux I do not own one. O.o
Perhaps another cosplay ? o_O
I only have 2 with me this year. xD Sorry.
Then I lost all hope for cosplaying >__<. Ok i'll see you overthere....
Surely you have a Goodwill somewhere near you! I would be certain that they would have it. His costume is quite simple, and you could surely get it in time. I hope you're able to make it! You have about a week left, buddy!
Quote from: "FinalShadows"Then I lost all hope for cosplaying >__<. Ok i'll see you overthere....
do not panic I just remembered that you have ption 3.
Here's what you do:
1.Find a pic of characters that wear everyday like clothing. (eg: Keitaro from Love Hina.)
2. You raid you closet and see what you can find.
3.Put stuff together.
4.Vola! You have a cosplay. ^_^
Its not the only pressure I have besides finding the cosplay. I have school and exams to study for too... so getting my cosplay ready is pretty hard without help x__x
Quote from: "FinalShadows"Its not the only pressure I have besides finding the cosplay. I have school and exams to study for too... so getting my cosplay ready is pretty hard without help x__x
As I said..raid your cleset. Best place to find last minute items for a cosplay. xD
Only thing I got fanime last year was that kung fu costume, but its not an actual cosplay... so raiding the closet is pointless.
Plus you're talking about a guy's closet... we dont have anything besides weapons and swords o_o
Oh, I see... Well, maybe you can ask your dad for such clothing, or some relative. If not, surely you can make some time for it. If not, see if any of your friends can lend you clothing.
Lets say my friends arent the fan of cosplaying, plus my dad doesnt have anything but polo shirts x__x
Remember, im a deprived child... meaning:
1) Dont know how to bike
2) Dont know how to swim
3) Never been fishing before
4) Chubby
5) Any questions? >__<
Quote from: "FinalShadows"Only thing I got fanime last year was that kung fu costume, but its not an actual cosplay... so raiding the closet is pointless.
Plus you're talking about a guy's closet... we dont have anything besides weapons and swords o_o
You can cosplay as a character that wears everyday clothing.
eg: Leitaro-Love Hina http://ca.geocities.com/xenmaster/keinaru.jpg
http://www.northarc.com/images/lovehina/naru_keitaro02.jpg (the guy)
Neongenesis Evangelion http://www.everythingevangelion.com/images/characters.jpg
http://www.dynamicforces.com/images/neongenesis5tp2nd.jpg
Fruits basket - http://www.dynamicforces.com/images/neongenesis5tp2nd.jpg
some of the many examples.
Oh, I see. Then, well... Huh... So, pretty much you're looking for a last minute cosplay from what you have? Well, what sort of clothing do you own? If you can tell us that, we may be able to create some sort of idea for you.
That is actually a very very easy costume to put together (assuming you have extra money)
Step one: Ross
Buy a white dress shirt (~$20 for a nice one), black tie ($5 maybe?), and black vest (probably another $20). Black slacks (pants) if you don't already own a pair: $30 See if they have trenchcoats, I doubt it though. Also as long as you keep the tags and reciepts you can return anything you buy at Ross.
Step 2 (assuming no trenchcoats at Ross): Hit up your local goodwills and other such second hand clothing shops. There are usually some good trenchcoats there. Check for scarves too. Where you go determines what you pay. Gonna be at least another $20 though, maybe even $50
Step 3: Big5 or other sporting goods store buy two black airsoft guns. Usually $20 each, but maybe you'll catch a sale (they put airsoft guns on sale every other week it seems).
Step 4: cigerratte
Either buy a pack or go to a theatre supply store and buy some fakes. $5
Step 5: black hair dye
Longs or any other such store. Pretty easy to find wash out black hair dye. Another $5 or $10
Step 6: sunglasses
You probably already have a pair. If not Longs or Big5 should have a decent selection of cheap sunglasses $5 - $10
And you're done!
This is assuming that you guys can tell that im cosplaying as them o_O right??
Plus im not all that skinny ---> www.myspace.com/XShadowsofFearX
Quote from: "FinalShadows"This is assuming that you guys can tell that im cosplaying as them o_O right??
Plus im not all that skinny ---> www.myspace.com/XShadowsofFearX
You will be fine as long as we do not have another Man Fay cosplay episode again. xD
Ehh I dont want to be the supposely "cute skinny guy" person -___-;;
Quote from: "FinalShadows"Ehh I dont want to be the supposely "cute skinny guy" person -___-;;
Oh geez, just try out the ideas I threw out there. I even found reference pics. xD
I'm going to go sit next to the window and pray to the gods..
Ok, I decided that im not going to cosplay anymore. Its too much of a hassle and midterms are coming up and stuff. So it looks like i'll have to wait till next year's fanime for something.
Worlds easiest cosplay. I had no prep time last year and this was what I did.
1.Find something you own that is kind of crazy (funny shirt, strange pants...anything). I have some temporary spray on hair dye you can have if you'd like to use that to up the anime value of the costume.
2.Get a blank paper label. Or one of those "Hello, My name is" labels.
3.Write on the label
"Hello my name is...
Random Background Character.
Nice to meet you"
4.Put the label on your shirt like a name badge.
It's not official cosplay, but you can fit in with just about any group.
I admit, it's cheese-tastic, but I had fun with it. Infact my sister and I are doing it again this year...along with my regular cosplay.
It's your call.
Alright I found a cosplay that I can do. Hit me up if you want to know what it is :P