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Title: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on December 14, 2007, 03:41:57 PM
Anyone gonna cosplay as D.Gray-Man charries? ^^ I'm going to be cosplaying Allen Walker; hope some people are interested!

So far. . . (parentheses = maybe)

Allen Walker -- AnimeEmperor / Catspaw / StrawberryNeko's friend
Allen Walker (new uniform) -- yamaneko
Allen Walker (Crowned Clown) -- ToshiX
Lavi -- AbsolutelyCursed / kyochan
(Lavi (new uniform) -- mrdustin)
Lenalee Lee -- Frauggie / KawaiiAngel / kyochan's gf
Lenalee Lee (new uniform / hair) -- slimchance
Lenalee Lee (Rewinding Town version) -- pinkparasolmage
Yuu Kanda -- waselreins' group member #1
Daisya Bari -- OkamiOkami
Cross Marian -- SpookyElectric / HuggalotXOmocha
Tyki Mikk -- Inuashley
Eliade -- Roxie
Rhode Camelot -- waselreins' group member #2 / Tiana / StrawberryNeko
Miranda Lotto -- waselreins' group member #3
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on December 14, 2007, 11:22:34 PM
I am planning to cosplay Allen as well, although I don't have the costume together yet but there's plenty of time. I'd say unless something unforeseen happens there's a good 90% chance i'll be there as Allen Walker.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AbsolutelyCursed on December 14, 2007, 11:57:02 PM
I'm thinking of doing a Lavi cosplay for 08
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on December 15, 2007, 12:12:55 AM
Yay! We can be Allen twins! xD Yay for Lavi, too!! -^^- ( only isn't doing Lavi because she doesn't think the wig will stand up right ^^; )
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on December 15, 2007, 12:58:18 AM
I can be the third Allen triplet, who ate the second one. That would make the most sense to people.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on December 15, 2007, 09:54:09 PM
Lol xDD Now we just need a Linally, maybe a Komui or Crowley. . . maybe Bookman too? o_O Or Miranda?! xD; We would need someone who can freak out on cue. . .
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Catspaw on December 27, 2007, 10:25:03 PM
I will have my Allen cosplay complete by then(since it'll be done for SakuraCon), but I'm not exactly sure if I'll be bringing it to Fanime. Just depends on the group I'm going with. One day is taken up for a group cosplay(Fruits Basket-Momiji. xD), but because I'm in love with my wig and love excuses to wear it, I'll probably bring it and be Allen one of the days. >;3
So many Allens..Hmm..No one going as Yu Kanda? o: Or Lavi...Having those three together would be fun! *goes off to convince people in my group to read/cosplay D.Gray-Man now*
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: BunofGovt on December 30, 2007, 08:01:54 PM
Oooooo!  I just started watching D.Gray-Man and reading the manga.  I'd so love to cosplay from it, but even if I don't, I wanna come to your gathering to take lots of pics!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Frauggie on January 06, 2008, 12:43:31 AM
I just got my Lenalee costume... ^^

i'm a local though, so not sure how long i'll be able to be there...

Completely looking forward to it though! ;D

i'm surprised more ppl aren't cosplaying d.grayman... it's awesome!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on January 06, 2008, 01:54:43 AM
Quote from: Frauggie on January 06, 2008, 12:43:31 AM
I just got my Lenalee costume... ^^

i'm a local though, so not sure how long i'll be able to be there...

Completely looking forward to it though! ;D

i'm surprised more ppl aren't cosplaying d.grayman... it's awesome!
We'll be glad to have you for as long as we can.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Frauggie on January 06, 2008, 05:52:58 PM
thnx!  i'll definitely be there as long as i can ^^
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: BSaphire on January 08, 2008, 05:38:30 PM
I wanted to let all of the D. Gray Man cospeeps know about the Shonen "Jump" Gathering on Sunday @ 2pm. All are welcome so come and represent D.Gray Man!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on January 09, 2008, 05:19:57 PM
YAY! ^^ Sweet, I'll make sure to keep a look out for the Shonen Jump group. I'm trying to convince one of my friends to cosplay as Kanda, and have her call me beansprout :3 One of my other friends is considering doing Komui (for unknown reason, but whatever, right?)
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: SpookyElectric on January 11, 2008, 12:51:21 PM
There's a thread D.Gray-man @ Fanime '08 on cosplay.com (http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=128417) - cosplay.com where I usually go to figure out gatherings. Per my post there I'll be at Fanime as Cross Marian.
Since the JUMP gathering is Sunday, it might make sense to plan for a D.Gray only gathering later that day.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on January 11, 2008, 05:21:51 PM
Quote from: SpookyElectric on January 11, 2008, 12:51:21 PM
There's a thread D.Gray-man @ Fanime '08 on cosplay.com (http://forums.cosplay.com/showthread.php?t=128417) - cosplay.com where I usually go to figure out gatherings. Per my post there I'll be at Fanime as Cross Marian.
Since the JUMP gathering is Sunday, it might make sense to plan for a D.Gray only gathering later that day.

Yeah, it sounds good. That is, if (all) D.Gray-Man cosplayers will be going on Sunday. *looks to others*

Also, if it's not too much trouble, can someone please post on there to say I'll be going as Allen? >.< Because the forums aren't letting me sign-up to post it myself. . . ^^;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on March 04, 2008, 08:57:20 PM
Ok my Allen Walker cosplay came in today, so i'm definitely coming.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: pinkparasolmage on March 06, 2008, 01:38:33 PM
I'm going as both Linali (Rewinding Town Dress) and Miranda (Exorcist uniform) along with a friend doing Daisya Barri. I would bring my Kanda, but that much pleather is very stuffy and I have to get him a new wig.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on March 06, 2008, 06:42:35 PM
Depends
I Might Make it As Crown Clown Allen
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: KawaiiAngel on March 06, 2008, 07:10:38 PM
I'm planning on being Lenalee
YAY group cosplay!!!!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: pinkparasolmage on March 06, 2008, 09:53:16 PM
Do we have any sort of time or idea for a meet up? I asked about it on the cosplay.com thread as well. Is it going to be Sunday? and any idea on a time?
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AbsolutelyCursed on March 06, 2008, 10:49:26 PM
I'm sure if the Shonen Jump is on Sunday, it would make sense to have the gathering also on Sunday. What time on Sunday I don't know.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on March 08, 2008, 10:15:18 PM
Yeah, the gathering'll prolly be on Sunday, either before or after the Shonen Jump gathering, depending on when it is ^^; Awww! Now we're just missing a Kanda! >.< Sooo many Allens. . . who wants to take a bet that I'll be the shortest one there? xDD;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: KawaiiAngel on March 08, 2008, 11:49:05 PM
That's cuz allen's awesomeee!! Is anyone going to attempt a super innocence arm??

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aamulehti.fi%2Fteema%2Ftamperekuplii%2F4784338-big.jpg&hash=e05de30c9962e0d15b7acfcbf6678c777b39e7ed)

Yayayay this is going to be awesome! I'm glad other people are cosplaying d-gray man as well, it's such a good anime!!! I can't wait to meet up with you guys and whore pictures XDD

Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on March 09, 2008, 04:14:57 AM
No I totally can't do an arm. I think my Allen Walker won't totally suck though.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on March 09, 2008, 10:15:32 AM
Do Yo Mean His Crown Clown Form?

I'm Starting Mine
So I might Make It Or It Might have to Wait And Debute At AX
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: KawaiiAngel on March 09, 2008, 05:47:33 PM
Question - Where do you guys watch D gray man online? Because I watch on crunchyroll, but they're only up to episode 73 TT_TT
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on March 09, 2008, 09:03:10 PM
I use http://www.shinsen-subs.org/, I  used to use Black Order but they fell so behind.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on March 09, 2008, 11:32:15 PM
Hey guys, just want to drop by and ask for your opinions because I've been talking to some people on cosplay.com forums about this. How do you feel about gathering on Sunday at 10 AM? I know people might want to go to the Jump gathering in their D.Gray costumes, but I'm sure there are others like me that will be wearing something different to it instead. It'll be nice to have a separate/smaller gathering just for us too.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on March 09, 2008, 11:33:59 PM
i'll porb. change
cause the naruto gathering is at 12
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: pinkparasolmage on March 10, 2008, 01:52:26 PM
Sunday at 10 is fine for me, as I don't have far to travel and Miranda is easy to put on. Huzzah for easy cosplay prep, though I need to talk to the Daisya in my group as well.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: kyochan on March 10, 2008, 02:01:56 PM
I'll be cosplaying as Lavi ^_^v I hope I can pull it off by Fanime. Oh, and my gf will be cosplaying lenalee.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on March 13, 2008, 11:01:03 PM
Sunday @ 10 is perfect! ^^ And I won't be doing the arm, because I ran out of plaster with my last cosplay TT~TT I will be doing the eye makeup, though, and probably getting a contact lens if I have time / money.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on March 14, 2008, 12:26:06 PM
As I don't know my staff schedule yet all I can do is hope Sunday @ 10 is free.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on March 22, 2008, 10:16:48 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on March 14, 2008, 12:26:06 PM
As I don't know my staff schedule yet all I can do is hope Sunday @ 10 is free.

Same here, unfortunately T^T
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on March 25, 2008, 06:39:48 PM
Updated with cast list and such. Please tell me if something's wrong! >.<
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: HuggalotXOmocha on March 28, 2008, 02:29:38 PM
Im planning on cosplaying as General Cross. <3 Is the gathering going to be in the front of the door? Last time I attended a gathering, I got lost. lolz >__>;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Chihiro on March 28, 2008, 07:17:57 PM
I would totally cosplay a character from D.Gray-Man. But there'll be no chance in that. B:
But anyway, I'll be there to accompany the bombardment of pic requests.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on March 28, 2008, 08:02:23 PM
Yeah, let's just gather outside the front of the con center, I think it'll be easier that way =D.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on March 31, 2008, 08:16:24 PM
Yep, whatever she said. *points at waselreins, if she'll excuse me for pointing* xD; Updated the cast list, too~!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on March 31, 2008, 09:50:03 PM
Hi~ This is PinkParasolMage's friend~

*waves* As she already said, I am doing Daisya :3
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on April 01, 2008, 01:19:00 PM
updated. xD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on April 09, 2008, 08:09:40 PM
Oh~ I have a question, are any of y'all planning on being in costume on the 26th?
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 09, 2008, 09:47:18 PM
Quote from: OkamiOkami on April 09, 2008, 08:09:40 PM
Oh~ I have a question, are any of y'all planning on being in costume on the 26th?
Possibly, I might be too busy though. If you require it for some reason I can try harder.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on April 09, 2008, 10:36:34 PM
slight change of plan :/
put me u
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on April 10, 2008, 08:06:32 PM
Quote from: OkamiOkami on April 09, 2008, 08:09:40 PM
Oh~ I have a question, are any of y'all planning on being in costume on the 26th?

I probably will. ^-^

Quote from: ToshiX on April 09, 2008, 10:36:34 PM
slight change of plan :/
put me u

Uhh. . . come again? o.o?
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on April 10, 2008, 08:50:21 PM
It is that the 26th is my B-day and I was going to be a dork and bring cake and party hats for random pictures.

If not, I can bring the cake ((or Cupcakes)) and such on the 25th.

That is if no one minds.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on April 11, 2008, 06:52:57 PM
Lol, that'd be awesome! xD; We can have a D.Gray-man tea-party-themed photo shoot! Kinda like Alice in Wonderland! xDD

EDIT: I didn't say that. . . xD;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on April 12, 2008, 07:12:34 PM
YES YOU DID.

And that would be fun~ I would just need to see if I can find a good cake or enough cupcakes.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on April 12, 2008, 07:59:09 PM
opps guess i posted accidentally
I meant to say slight change of plans
put me up on maybe
Sorry bout the misunderstanding
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: mrdustin on April 24, 2008, 07:47:24 PM
if i finish my costume.. i may be going as Lavi/RAbi/Ravi... (v2)
hehehe! hopefully i can finish it!
cant wait!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on April 25, 2008, 09:58:06 AM
Mr. Dustin, were you the Pitt that I talked to during CBF this past weekend? (I was the Rinali =D)

I look forward to see your Lavi, I think the character suits you!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 25, 2008, 10:22:43 PM
I still need white gloves, but i'll cosplay without them if I have to....
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on April 26, 2008, 06:10:37 PM
Lol, my costume just came in and the gloves and sleeves are HUGE! o_o I have to go and get them altered. . . if I have time >w<

And updated, ToshiX and mrdustin ^^

Shall we have the gathering be on Saturday? By the water fountain, perhaps? We have to set a time cuz I have to ask Rena for time off >w< We can meet again on Monday for Okami's B-day xD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on April 26, 2008, 08:28:39 PM
A thought....

Maybe the gathering should be inside because we're all pretty much going to be covered in black.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on April 26, 2008, 08:46:56 PM
We have the gathering listed on Sunday at 10 AM because it's right before Shonen JUMP gathering. If we want to have two gatherings or whatever, I'm game too. I'm a bit more free on Saturday afternoon =3.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on April 27, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 26, 2008, 08:28:39 PM
A thought....

Maybe the gathering should be inside because we're all pretty much going to be covered in black.

. . . good point. xD Main lobby, then? And, okay, Sunday at 10 is good ^^ I'll just have my shift after the SJ gathering. . . maybe xD We'll do Okami's b-day on Saturday? It's your call, Okami; when and where should we have the gathering?
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Yuu on April 29, 2008, 06:38:23 PM
 I REALLY want to cosplay Kanda ( Obviously ) but with three weeks left. I don't see it happening.

Too bad. He's only my favorite character out of all forms of ever media to ever exist.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on April 29, 2008, 09:10:07 PM
Aww! TT^TT *huggles Yuu* Maybe next year?

Really random, but I MIGHT be Lenalee next year! xDD

Another random comment. . . has anyone else seen the latest D.Gray-man episode (feat. Jasdevi)? Allen's cheating is epic, per usual xDD

Anyone interested in a photo shoot? o.o
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: HuggalotXOmocha on April 30, 2008, 09:28:44 PM
Okay. Let me get things straight.

:clears throat:

The /Shonen Jump/ D. Gray Man Gathering will be on Sunday, 10am [ right? ] And it will be in the front FRONT of the Center? Like. At that giant fountain place?

Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on April 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<

THE 24TH IS MY BIRTHDAY
BAKE ME COOKIES PLZ? XD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on April 30, 2008, 09:53:08 PM
Quote from: HuggalotXOmocha on April 30, 2008, 09:28:44 PM
The /Shonen Jump/ D. Gray Man Gathering will be on Sunday, 10am [ right? ] And it will be in the front FRONT of the Center? Like. At that giant fountain place?

Yeah =D. According to the official gathering list, it is.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on April 30, 2008, 10:51:18 PM
i may finish the costume but not sure about the arm ><
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 01, 2008, 02:11:12 AM
Quote from: questionette on April 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<

THE 24TH IS MY BIRTHDAY
BAKE ME COOKIES PLZ? XD

....what kind do you want?

Normally it would be easy, but it will be hard to have them for the convention....hum maybe i'll have to bake them a few days in advance for you but I don't like that. And if I can't get out of my shift for the gathering it will all be waisted.

.....also there's a rumor going around that the rest of the staff is going to make me bake them cookies for the con.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 01, 2008, 08:01:29 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 01, 2008, 02:11:12 AM
.....also there's a rumor going around that the rest of the staff is going to make me bake them cookies for the con.

LOL. xDDD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on May 02, 2008, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 01, 2008, 02:11:12 AM
Quote from: questionette on April 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<

THE 24TH IS MY BIRTHDAY
BAKE ME COOKIES PLZ? XD

....what kind do you want?

Normally it would be easy, but it will be hard to have them for the convention....hum maybe i'll have to bake them a few days in advance for you but I don't like that. And if I can't get out of my shift for the gathering it will all be waisted.

.....also there's a rumor going around that the rest of the staff is going to make me bake them cookies for the con.

*sound of a whip cracking* poor animeEmperor XD
It's okay *sniff* i shall survive without!
...but if you did, I like chocolate chip plz
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 02, 2008, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 02, 2008, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 01, 2008, 02:11:12 AM
Quote from: questionette on April 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<

THE 24TH IS MY BIRTHDAY
BAKE ME COOKIES PLZ? XD

....what kind do you want?

Normally it would be easy, but it will be hard to have them for the convention....hum maybe i'll have to bake them a few days in advance for you but I don't like that. And if I can't get out of my shift for the gathering it will all be waisted.

.....also there's a rumor going around that the rest of the staff is going to make me bake them cookies for the con.I will do my best then, if you would email me or PM me please it would be a great help to remember. I will really try to make some up and put a smile on your face.

*sound of a whip cracking* poor animeEmperor XD
It's okay *sniff* i shall survive without!
...but if you did, I like chocolate chip plz
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on May 02, 2008, 09:18:53 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 02, 2008, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 02, 2008, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 01, 2008, 02:11:12 AM
Quote from: questionette on April 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<

THE 24TH IS MY BIRTHDAY
BAKE ME COOKIES PLZ? XD

....what kind do you want?

Normally it would be easy, but it will be hard to have them for the convention....hum maybe i'll have to bake them a few days in advance for you but I don't like that. And if I can't get out of my shift for the gathering it will all be waisted.

.....also there's a rumor going around that the rest of the staff is going to make me bake them cookies for the con.I will do my best then, if you would email me or PM me please it would be a great help to remember. I will really try to make some up and put a smile on your face.

*sound of a whip cracking* poor animeEmperor XD
It's okay *sniff* i shall survive without!
...but if you did, I like chocolate chip plz

EPIC GLOMP time~
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 02, 2008, 11:15:20 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 02, 2008, 09:18:53 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 02, 2008, 09:12:21 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 02, 2008, 08:59:48 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 01, 2008, 02:11:12 AM
Quote from: questionette on April 30, 2008, 09:32:26 PM
Quote from: AnimeEmperor on April 11, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
......NO ONE BAKES FOR COSPLAYERS BUT ME!!!! XO

-finds and burns all your cake pans-


eh....but it is your birthday so...maybe it's ok >w<

THE 24TH IS MY BIRTHDAY
BAKE ME COOKIES PLZ? XD

....what kind do you want?

Normally it would be easy, but it will be hard to have them for the convention....hum maybe i'll have to bake them a few days in advance for you but I don't like that. And if I can't get out of my shift for the gathering it will all be waisted.

.....also there's a rumor going around that the rest of the staff is going to make me bake them cookies for the con.I will do my best then, if you would email me or PM me please it would be a great help to remember. I will really try to make some up and put a smile on your face.

*sound of a whip cracking* poor animeEmperor XD
It's okay *sniff* i shall survive without!
...but if you did, I like chocolate chip plz

EPIC GLOMP time~
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv514%2FAnimeEmperor%2FAbo%2Fth14.gif&hash=96bc606d33ac72979341584295dc2f33c9ccef5c)

Nuuuuu i'm too shy.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 06, 2008, 09:24:01 PM
Btw, Okami and questionette, do you know the what time you want us to meet up for your b-day? x3 *needs to know to figure out shift times and make sure she's not working then*
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 07, 2008, 10:57:28 PM
i have my top done but i may just come
without a wig and the claw
T^T i'm totally broke to buy a wig rght now
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on May 08, 2008, 09:12:11 AM
I was just going to bring cupcakes to the photoshoot. I am really laid back about times. I know that on the Cosplay.com forums they did mention 10 am by the fountains or something similar. I dunno if that is us or another DGM 'shoot.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on May 08, 2008, 10:36:34 AM
That's us, everyone's going to the same gathering =).
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 08, 2008, 05:06:14 PM
Sunday 10 AM, right? o.o *confuzzled* I keep getting Saturday and Sunday mixed up, ARGH!! Dx
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 08, 2008, 05:29:49 PM
welll seemingly you can confern me for crown clown but with no wig
and maybe claws ><
i am in a financial bind right now for a wig T^T
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 08, 2008, 06:56:40 PM
^^; Don't worry, I am, too. Cosworx has good wigs o.o Apparently, the Scruffy one is good for the Crowned Clown version.

And updated!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 08, 2008, 08:48:46 PM
i seen the scruffy but
after my deposite to the hotel and everything
i dont think i have enough for it ><
and if i do save enough cosworx wont show to fanime this year T^T
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 08, 2008, 09:31:15 PM
Awww :( Oh well! Do what you can; I'm sure it'll look better than mine! xD; *still has to get her costume altered. . . *
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 08, 2008, 09:37:38 PM
i really donno bout that ><
i kind of rushed on the wings and the fur so i hot glued it to card board lol

bit dissapointted in myself for using card board instead of stuffing
but for the next week no time
darg finals ><
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on May 08, 2008, 10:15:12 PM
Hey does anyone care that my costume is navy blue and not black? ^^;

I didn't realize until AFTER I bought all the fabric awhile back that the costumes are black...it's been bugging me for awhile but...uh *cough* it's the thought that counts?

Also I need to find a place with hair extensions that don't cost 100$ +

D:

...or I could be chibi lenalee? :D
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 08, 2008, 11:46:19 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 08, 2008, 10:15:12 PM
Hey does anyone care that my costume is navy blue and not black? ^^;

I didn't realize until AFTER I bought all the fabric awhile back that the costumes are black...it's been bugging me for awhile but...uh *cough* it's the thought that counts?

Also I need to find a place with hair extensions that don't cost 100$ +

D:

...or I could be chibi lenalee? :D
It will just make you special.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AbsolutelyCursed on May 09, 2008, 12:04:01 AM
I don't mind if your costume is navy blue. A little twist on the costume is not a bad thing.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 09, 2008, 01:39:15 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 08, 2008, 10:15:12 PM
Hey does anyone care that my costume is navy blue and not black? ^^;

I didn't realize until AFTER I bought all the fabric awhile back that the costumes are black...it's been bugging me for awhile but...uh *cough* it's the thought that counts?

Also I need to find a place with hair extensions that don't cost 100$ +

D:

...or I could be chibi lenalee? :D

I don't mind either! Though a chibi Lenalee is a thought. . . xD That'd make you REALLY special xD;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on May 12, 2008, 08:49:54 PM
 ;D I don't mind either. I am using a real bell instead of making a Charity Bell.

Besides, at first I thought some of the uniforms were blue also.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on May 12, 2008, 10:12:53 PM
I TOTALLY thought for the longest time that the uniforms were blue...

like look at this picture!!

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg252.imageshack.us%2Fimg252%2F1063%2Flenaleeic6.png&hash=647e81bb895989814aa0c3032e2ab693c2216707)

EVIDENCE.

lol, and thank you for reassuring me

i'm not wrong...just...unique...
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 12, 2008, 10:58:17 PM
I always thought Kanda's uniform was blue. . . but then realized that it was only blue because it was up against his hair xD;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 13, 2008, 01:06:16 AM
And doesn't Lavi's uniform look a little red sometimes? XD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: slimchance on May 13, 2008, 01:59:47 AM
I am cosplaying Lenalee in short hair version.  However, I wonder what kind of shoes does she wear?  I rarely look at her shoes.  Also.... does she still have bandage on her legs? please help

Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on May 13, 2008, 01:21:23 PM
In the recent chapters, she has red anklets on ((shan't say just in case of spoilers)) and cute little house shoe things with little ribbons on the tips. Like grandmas wear.

during the ark she has the bandages and I think black shoes, but I could be remembering that wrong.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Inuashley on May 13, 2008, 02:49:34 PM
Quote from: slimchance on May 13, 2008, 01:59:47 AM
I am cosplaying Lenalee in short hair version.  However, I wonder what kind of shoes does she wear?  I rarely look at her shoes.  Also.... does she still have bandage on her legs? please help



She does still have the bandages on, I believe, and I think she wears little black slip on flats.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 13, 2008, 03:50:49 PM
Yep, bandages up to her thighs and a Chinese-style flats. . . kinda like the ballet flats that are in now, only with no bow ^^;
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Yuu on May 13, 2008, 04:09:34 PM
 *Looks at list one first page*

  You mean to tell me there are NO Kandas?

   I SO would have joined..were my friends not horribly unreliable procrastinators.
*Seeths* Well..theres always next year I guess.

*Goes to hide in corner and cry*
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 13, 2008, 09:29:21 PM
Quote from: Yuu on May 13, 2008, 04:09:34 PM
*Looks at list one first page*

  You mean to tell me there are NO Kandas?

   I SO would have joined..were my friends not horribly unreliable procrastinators.
*Seeths* Well..theres always next year I guess.

*Goes to hide in corner and cry*
-gives tissues-
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 13, 2008, 09:47:54 PM
Aww don't worry! ^^; Even though, yes, we get an epic fail for having no Kanda (though, there's sure to be some more people over on Cosplay.com. . . right? o_O). . . it'd be great to have you next year, though!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Yuu on May 13, 2008, 10:37:47 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on May 13, 2008, 09:47:54 PM
Aww don't worry! ^^; Even though, yes, we get an epic fail for having no Kanda (though, there's sure to be some more people over on Cosplay.com. . . right? o_O). . . it'd be great to have you next year, though!


You can just say that your Kanda disappeared AGAIN. I mean, they're are a lot of Lavi's. He probly wouldn't be anywhere near that.

I'm mostly annoyed because both of my friends said they would work on my costumes ( I can do everything but the sewing ) just kind of..didn't.

I understand, they're busy but they kept saying " Oh no we'lll get it done"
They should have just said 'no'.  At least I'd have had time to order one off line...but I digress..just a bit.

I even have a fat, angry pug dog I wanted to dress up like Skin. You KNOW it would work.

Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 13, 2008, 10:56:15 PM
@_@
with a week left I donno ><
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: waselreins on May 14, 2008, 08:40:27 AM
If my group comes to the D.Gray gathering with me (I'm almost sure they will), we will have a Kanda, a Rhode and a Miranda while I'll be in Rinali.

Fanime's just around the corner, you guys. Looking forward to see all of you there~
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: OkamiOkami on May 14, 2008, 11:27:07 AM
Quote from: yamaneko on May 13, 2008, 03:50:49 PM
Yep, bandages up to her thighs and a Chinese-style flats. . . kinda like the ballet flats that are in now, only with no bow ^^;

Hahaha, I was combining shoes. Me=Fail.  But here is the most recent chapter's

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg115.imageshack.us%2Fimg115%2F8810%2F84799133ut3.jpg&hash=c1e574b26696402d0e8fbf39539d1fa9890bf207) (http://imageshack.us)
(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg115.imageshack.us%2Fimg115%2F8810%2F84799133ut3.a2bca056af.jpg&hash=951850102fa15bdf7f9cf547b620c658447525fc) (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=115&i=84799133ut3.jpg)


I wish I could find a good piccie from the Ark though. 
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 14, 2008, 03:00:47 PM
Well....Kanda wouldn't hang with people....anyway?

And Okami if I find a good pic from the ark i'll let you know.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 14, 2008, 04:34:08 PM
Quote from: Yuu on May 13, 2008, 10:37:47 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on May 13, 2008, 09:47:54 PM
Aww don't worry! ^^; Even though, yes, we get an epic fail for having no Kanda (though, there's sure to be some more people over on Cosplay.com. . . right? o_O). . . it'd be great to have you next year, though!


You can just say that your Kanda disappeared AGAIN. I mean, they're are a lot of Lavi's. He probly wouldn't be anywhere near that.


Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 14, 2008, 03:00:47 PM
Well....Kanda wouldn't hang with people....anyway?


Lol, double comment on Kanda's bad people skills xD

Quote from: waselreins on May 14, 2008, 08:40:27 AM
If my group comes to the D.Gray gathering with me (I'm almost sure they will), we will have a Kanda, a Rhode and a Miranda while I'll be in Rinali.

Fanime's just around the corner, you guys. Looking forward to see all of you there~

You too~<3 Can't wait! x3

Quote from: ToshiX on May 13, 2008, 10:56:15 PM
@_@
with a week left I donno ><

o.o GO TOSHI GO!!

Quote from: Yuu on May 13, 2008, 10:37:47 PM

I even have a fat, angry pug dog I wanted to dress up like Skin. You KNOW it would work.


LOL. xDD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Inuashley on May 14, 2008, 07:16:27 PM
It looks like there will be about 3 Kanda's over from cosplay.com, and I'm sure there will be plenty more actually at the gathering XD I totally forgot to mention I'll be going as Tyki(Short haired/anime version). It'd be cool if someone did his latest long-haired version from the manga~.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 15, 2008, 03:27:35 PM
Yup! xD Updated~<3
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Yuu on May 15, 2008, 05:50:50 PM
 *Sigh* I really have no words to describe how livid I am at my lack of a Kanda costume, but if no one minds, I will probly show up to take pictures and hang at the photo shoot. That way I'll get to know everyone for next year.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on May 15, 2008, 06:38:45 PM
QuotePlease allow 3 weeks for delivery

Yeah...I don't think my black order badge is going to come on time :-/

WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!?!
clay?
fabric cut out?
:'(
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AbsolutelyCursed on May 15, 2008, 07:22:57 PM
Quote from: questionette on May 15, 2008, 06:38:45 PM
QuotePlease allow 3 weeks for delivery

Yeah...I don't think my black order badge is going to come on time :-/

WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!?!
clay?
fabric cut out?
:'(

I made mine out of craft foam sheet with some help from the following links.

http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/5025/dgraymanemblembn1.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/830/dgraymanemblembyangeliqkl2.jpg

Also, I have a black order badge. If you want, I can lend to you.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 17, 2008, 10:11:48 PM
I cannot bake cookies for questionette's birthday. At my department meeting today we went over how we can't let people give out free food for legal reasons. I know they're just cookies, and obviously not poisonous ones......mostly, but I still don't want to cause any problems.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Frauggie on May 17, 2008, 11:12:14 PM
Woo hoo!~!~!  FANIME!!!!!

Will be there Sun. @ 10am - fountain, right? 

(and no one baked cookies for me last year/year before when i went on my bday...) - (but then i wasn't cosplaying d.grayman... ^^)
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 17, 2008, 11:53:39 PM
Quote from: Frauggie on May 17, 2008, 11:12:14 PM
Woo hoo!~!~!  FANIME!!!!!

Will be there Sun. @ 10am - fountain, right? 

(and no one baked cookies for me last year/year before when i went on my bday...) - (but then i wasn't cosplaying d.grayman... ^^)
Awww but you deserve delicious baked goods!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: mandalysis on May 18, 2008, 04:28:26 PM
My friends and I are cosplaying D. Gray-man too. ^-^ I'm gonna be Lenalee (short haired version most likely), Roxie will probably be Eliade, and Tiana is Rhode. ~
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 18, 2008, 09:57:04 PM
Quote from: Yuu on May 15, 2008, 05:50:50 PM
*Sigh* I really have no words to describe how livid I am at my lack of a Kanda costume, but if no one minds, I will probly show up to take pictures and hang at the photo shoot. That way I'll get to know everyone for next year.

YAY~! *glomps* At least you can still be Kanda in character xD Maybe Kanda decided to try out normal clothes for once xDD

Quote from: questionette on May 15, 2008, 06:38:45 PM
QuotePlease allow 3 weeks for delivery

Yeah...I don't think my black order badge is going to come on time :-/

WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!?!
clay?
fabric cut out?
:'(

o_o Yyyyyeah. . . pro'lly not gonna make it ^^; I think fabric would be best. . . clay would look too dull @_@ unless you had a way to make it look sharp xD Plus, it's not SHINY enough *o* *sparkles*

Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 17, 2008, 10:11:48 PM
I cannot bake cookies for questionette's birthday. At my department meeting today we went over how we can't let people give out free food for legal reasons. I know they're just cookies, and obviously not poisonous ones......mostly, but I still don't want to cause any problems.

Oh, wow. . . o.o That's kinda being paranoid, isn't it, though?

AND! Updated, with final list of cosplayers (minus Cosplay.com peoples)
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 18, 2008, 11:16:01 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on May 18, 2008, 09:57:04 PM
Quote from: Yuu on May 15, 2008, 05:50:50 PM
*Sigh* I really have no words to describe how livid I am at my lack of a Kanda costume, but if no one minds, I will probly show up to take pictures and hang at the photo shoot. That way I'll get to know everyone for next year.

YAY~! *glomps* At least you can still be Kanda in character xD Maybe Kanda decided to try out normal clothes for once xDD

Quote from: questionette on May 15, 2008, 06:38:45 PM
QuotePlease allow 3 weeks for delivery

Yeah...I don't think my black order badge is going to come on time :-/

WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!?!
clay?
fabric cut out?
:'(

o_o Yyyyyeah. . . pro'lly not gonna make it ^^; I think fabric would be best. . . clay would look too dull @_@ unless you had a way to make it look sharp xD Plus, it's not SHINY enough *o* *sparkles*

Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 17, 2008, 10:11:48 PM
I cannot bake cookies for questionette's birthday. At my department meeting today we went over how we can't let people give out free food for legal reasons. I know they're just cookies, and obviously not poisonous ones......mostly, but I still don't want to cause any problems.

Oh, wow. . . o.o That's kinda being paranoid, isn't it, though?

AND! Updated, with final list of cosplayers (minus Cosplay.com peoples)
But i'm in S.O.S. so it would kind of be bad if I did something against the rules maybe.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Yuu on May 18, 2008, 11:30:32 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on May 18, 2008, 09:57:04 PM

YAY~! *glomps* At least you can still be Kanda in character xD Maybe Kanda decided to try out normal clothes for once xDD

Quote from: questionette on May 15, 2008, 06:38:45 PM


QuotePlease allow 3 weeks for delivery

Yeah...I don't think my black order badge is going to come on time :-/

WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!?!
clay?
fabric cut out?
:'(


Quote from: AnimeEmperor on May 17, 2008, 10:11:48 PM
I cannot bake cookies for questionette's birthday. At my department meeting today we went over how we can't let people give out free food for legal reasons. I know they're just cookies, and obviously not poisonous ones......mostly, but I still don't want to cause any problems.

Oh, wow. . . o.o That's kinda being paranoid, isn't it, though?

AND! Updated, with final list of cosplayers (minus Cosplay.com peoples)

*Glomped*  o_O  I don't know about 'normal clothes' I'll still be in costume, probably 'mini Byakuya' ( the one in my avatar) but I do have black hair. I'm sure I'll have fun either way.


If your going to use 'clay' I recommend ' sculpy ultra light' its well, light, also it's more flexible than clay so it wont shatter best of all, you smooth up the edges with sandpaper.

It is BUT if it's the same as here in WA state, it isnt out of concern for peoples safety, rather that the con center wants you to buy THEY'RE  food. I'm not 100% but if that's the case it should be fine to have them in your horel room.
Of coarse I COULD be saying this because my birthday is the weekend after fanime, but then I could not be becuase I don't like cookies anyway XD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 19, 2008, 01:42:10 AM
i probably won't be able to finish my boot covers in time T^T
but i prob still come ^ ^
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 19, 2008, 03:54:20 PM
Um ok so then....when and where was the gathering? Did we decide?
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 20, 2008, 12:00:55 AM
seems it is sun. 10 a.m. front fountain
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 20, 2008, 01:48:34 AM
Blarg, in the sun wearing black. DX
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 20, 2008, 04:40:48 PM
Ahahaha ^^; Ah, well, it'll be okay!~<3 But it WILL be SUNday. xD; . . . okay, that wasn't funny. I admit it. xD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 20, 2008, 11:13:29 PM
Quote from: yamaneko on May 20, 2008, 04:40:48 PM
Ahahaha ^^; Ah, well, it'll be okay!~<3 But it WILL be SUNday. xD; . . . okay, that wasn't funny. I admit it. xD
Actually I laughed, I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: StrawberryNeko on May 21, 2008, 11:16:15 PM
i will be going as road. my friend is going as allen :)
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: Yuu on May 21, 2008, 11:35:51 PM
 
   Heh, now I have another reason to show up besides photos, I'll have to recruit more people to join my chess team. XD
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 22, 2008, 01:03:46 AM
I can't wait to see you guys!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 22, 2008, 11:07:42 PM
THE REAL FINAL UPDATE! xD Came out with 20-21 D.Gray-man cosplayers on here this year.

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL~<3
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: AnimeEmperor on May 26, 2008, 06:24:45 PM
Didn't make it. I got put on the graveyard shift so I just wanted to sleep. In fact I didn't get the chance to cosplay at all during the whole con, but somehow I still managed to have tons of fun.
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: questionette on May 26, 2008, 06:26:44 PM
I couldn't make it either D:
But from what I saw of the D gray man cosplayers you guys were great!
*Shakes fist* Curse you, comfortable hilton bed!
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: ToshiX on May 26, 2008, 06:43:43 PM
I was the only Crown Clown T^T
people didn't know who i was XPPP
Title: Re: D.Gray-Man Gathering 2008
Post by: yamaneko on May 26, 2008, 07:28:19 PM
LOL xD It's okay, Toshi, we recognized you xDD

Aww, poo. >_< We were planning to have a "Many Rhodes on One Allen" shot xD Or rather, "Allen Running Away from the Army of Rhodes." We DID have a "Rhode's Harem of Allens" and a "Rhode Swoon," though xD 'twas fun times; I ended up having another photoshoot with SpookyElectric (one of the two Crosses that showed) later, when I tried to recruit them to the Shonen Jump gathering xD