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#1
Greetings old school cosplayers!  Getting back to the Old School Gathering last year was a blast as always, thank you all for your amazing attendance, awesome cosplay, being genuinely considerate of your fellow cosplayers, and continued representation of the fandoms that created anime conventions!  Of course I'm back to host yet again!  Continuing the tradition of the gathering that got me into cosplay, I announce the...

Fanime 2024 Old School (Pre-2001) Cosplay Gathering!


Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action that began PRIOR to 2001, then this is the gathering for you!  Although I like to have a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.

Day : Friday, May 24th, 2023 (Day 1).
Time : 6PM - 7PM.
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location.
Location (L) : TBD - with the uncertainty surrounding Cosplay Gatherings at Fanime this year, we will advise a location as soon as possible.

This will be our seventh consecutive year hosting! Due to the fallout of Cosplay Gatherings Department resigning from Fanime (which we fully support), there is a lot of uncertainty in terms of official gatherings this year. If gatherings do not happen in an official capacity, we will host this as an UNOFFICIAL gathering, but it will be conducted in the same way it always has been.


Cosplayers : If you would like, please post who your cosplay character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!  As this gathering is a total wildcard mix of different characters, series, studios, and genres - spanning time rather than properties - a definitive list is otherwise not provided.  Part of the fun of the OSCG is seeing just who shows up.


Legal Statement : Fanime / gathering co-host will likely be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.


Photography Order : If there is any specific setup or shot you would like, just let me know!  This gathering is to celebrate all of us as cosplayers who keep the vintage fire alive.

Group shot.
By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Characters who use swords / knives / blades / etc.
Characters known to get physical / fighters / brawlers.
Military / rank and file / soldiers.
Characters with psychic powers / spiritual powers / espers / magic / etc.
Pilots / drivers / craft operators / mech jockeys.
Teachers / students / faculty / school attendants / etc.
Characters who use firearms / laser guns / projectile weapons / etc.
Magical girls.
Animals / pets.
Spacefaring characters / those who live off-world.
Robots / androids / synthetic people / mecha.
Characters who are mysterious / shadowy.
Public servants / government organizations / secret organizations.
Characters with secret identities.
Characters in uniform of any type.
Battle teams.
Video game characters.
Characters who are on the run / fugitives / scoundrels / bounty hunters.
Monsters / demons / youma / zombies / etc.
Characters who are technically minded / deductive / intelligent / geniuses.
Great warriors / legendary masters.
Civilians.
Aliens.
Heroes.
Villains.
Heroes vs Villains.
Cosplayers representing the manga version of their character.
Age vs Youth / old characters vs young characters.
Live Action only characters.
Pairings / couples.
Group shot for late attendees (regular / humorous).

Series groups (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
By studio / production team (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
Solo shots (cosplayer request).
Additional requests (cosplayer request).

I am always up for future ideas to add to the list!  A good portion of the photo order is built upon suggestions from previous years.  We have continued to consolidate the list to get the order cycled faster.


Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1082396079539878


This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!  Feel free to pop in for a moment to say hi, see some incredible cosplay, pose for some pictures, and continue to prove that just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't awesome!


Thank you so very much.  Let's have another great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!
#2
Greetings old school cosplayers!  Getting back to the Old School Gathering last year was a blast as always, thank you all for your amazing attendance, awesome cosplay, being genuinely considerate of your fellow cosplayers, and continued representation of the fandoms that created anime conventions!  Of course I'm back to host yet again!  Continuing the tradition of the gathering that got me into cosplay, I announce the...

Fanime 2023 Old School (Pre-2001) Cosplay Gathering!


Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action that began PRIOR to 2001, then this is the gathering for you!  Although I like to have a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.

Day : Friday, May 26th, 2023 (Day 1).
Time : 6PM - 7PM.
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location.
Location (L) : G6, Fallout Zone - the area at the bottom of the terraced steps in front of the Convention Center.

This will be our sixth consecutive year hosting! Once again, we will be in a new location than years previous due to convention health protocols.  We will be in front of the convention center, down in the large area at the bottom of the big terraced steps (Fallout Zone).  This huge area isn't idea for us but it was the best option available given our gathering's day / time.

Cosplayers : If you would like, please post who your cosplay character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!  As this gathering is a total wildcard mix of different characters, series, studios, and genres - spanning time rather than properties - a definitive list is otherwise not provided.  Part of the fun of the OSCG is seeing just who shows up.


Legal Statement : Fanime / gathering co-host will likely be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.


Photography Order : If there is any specific setup or shot you would like, just let me know!  This gathering is to celebrate all of us as cosplayers who keep the vintage fire alive.

Group shot.
By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Characters who use swords / knives / blades / etc.
Characters known to get physical / fighters / brawlers.
Military / rank and file / soldiers.
Characters with psychic powers / spiritual powers / espers / magic / etc.
Pilots / drivers / craft operators / mech jockeys.
Teachers / students / faculty / school attendants / etc.
Characters who use firearms / laser guns / projectile weapons / etc.
Magical girls.
Animals / pets.
Spacefaring characters / those who live off-world.
Robots / androids / synthetic people / mecha.
Characters who are mysterious / shadowy.
Public servants / government organizations / secret organizations.
Characters with secret identities.
Characters in uniform of any type.
Battle teams.
Video game characters.
Characters who are on the run / fugitives / scoundrels / bounty hunters.
Monsters / demons / youma / zombies / etc.
Characters who are technically minded / deductive / intelligent / geniuses.
Great warriors / legendary masters.
Civilians.
Aliens.
Heroes.
Villains.
Heroes vs Villains.
Cosplayers representing the manga version of their character.
Age vs Youth / old characters vs young characters.
Live Action only characters.
Pairings / couples.
Group shot for late attendees (regular / humorous).

Series groups (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
By studio / production team (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
Solo shots (cosplayer request).
Additional requests (cosplayer request).

I am always up for future ideas to add to the list!  A good portion of the photo order is built upon suggestions from previous years.  We have continued to consolidate the list to get the order cycled faster.


Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/863984558046972


This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!  Feel free to pop in for a moment to say hi, see some incredible cosplay, pose for some pictures, and continue to prove that just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't awesome!


Thank you so very much.  Let's have another great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!
#3
Greetings old school cosplayers!  The previous Old School Gathering (three years ago!) was a blast as always, thank you all for your amazing attendance, awesome cosplay, and continued representation of the fandoms that created anime conventions!  Of course I'm back to host yet again!  Continuing the tradition of the gathering that got me into cosplay, I announce the...

Fanime 2022 Old School (Pre-2001) Cosplay Gathering!


Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action that began PRIOR to 2001, then this is the gathering for you!  Although I like to have a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.

Day : Friday, May 27th, 2022 (Day 1).
Time : 6PM - 7PM.
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location.
Location (L) : Gatherings G7, The Slab - the raised area outside between the video rooms and Hilton.

This will be our fifth consecutive year hosting! Due to an outdoor requirement for gatherings, we will be at a new location this year!  Exit the main Convention Center entrance, then turn left and walk AROUND the building that houses the video rooms and follow the path between it and the Hilton.  We will be at the end up on the raised area (The Slab).

Gatherings G7 is the large raised concrete area in between the video rooms and the Hilton, NOT the lower area just outside the video rooms.


Cosplayers : If you would like, please post who your cosplay character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!  As this gathering is a total wildcard mix of different characters, series, studios, and genres - spanning time rather than properties - a definitive list is otherwise not provided.  Part of the fun of the OSCG is seeing just who shows up.


Legal Statement : Fanime will be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.


Photography Order : If there is any specific setup or shot you would like, just let me know!  This gathering is to celebrate all of us as cosplayers who keep the vintage fire alive.

Group shot.
By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Characters who use swords / knives / blades / etc.
Characters known to get physical / fighters / brawlers.
Military / rank and file / soldiers.
Characters with psychic powers / spiritual powers / espers / magic / etc.
Pilots / drivers / craft operators / mech jockeys.
Teachers / students / faculty / school attendants / etc.
Characters who use firearms / laser guns / projectile weapons / etc.
Magical girls.
Animals / pets.
Spacefaring characters / those who live off-world.
Robots / androids / synthetic people / mecha.
Characters who are mysterious / shadowy.
Public servants / government organizations / secret organizations.
Characters with secret identities.
Characters in uniform of any type.
Battle teams.
Video game characters.
Characters who are on the run / fugitives / scoundrels / bounty hunters.
Monsters / demons / youma / zombies / etc.
Characters who are technically minded / deductive / intelligent / geniuses.
Great warriors / legendary masters.
Civilians.
Aliens.
Heroes.
Villains.
Heroes vs Villains.
Cosplayers representing the manga version of their character.
Age vs Youth / old characters vs young characters.
Live Action only characters.
Pairings / couples.
Group shot for late attendees (regular / humorous).

Series groups (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
By studio / production team (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
Solo shots (cosplayer request).
Additional requests (cosplayer request).

I am always up for future ideas to add to the list!  A good portion of the photo order is built upon suggestions from previous years.  I may be trimming the list a bit this year to get the order cycled faster.


Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/974633966226466/


This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!  Feel free to pop in for a moment to say hi, see some incredible cosplay, pose for some pictures, and continue to prove that just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't awesome!


Thank you so very much.  Let's have another great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!


#4
Greetings old school cosplayers!  Last year's Old School Gathering was spectacular, thank you all for your amazing attendance, awesome cosplay, and for once again putting up with me as everyone's favorite middle-aged nanpa boy - Ryo Saeba!  Last year was my third year hosting the gathering and of course I'm doing it again!  Continuing the tradition of the gathering that got me into cosplay, I announce the...

Fanime 2019 Old School (Pre-2001) Cosplay Gathering!


Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action that began PRIOR to 2001, then this is the gathering for you!  Although I like to have a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.

Day : Friday, May 24th (Day 1).
Time : 6PM - 7PM.
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location, Gatherings G3.
Location (L) : Gatherings G3, Downstairs Tiered Platform.

This will be our fourth year hosting! We will be at the same location as 2018 - turn right from the main Convention Center entrance, and head down the stairs to the video rooms on the lower level.  We will be on the downstairs wooden tiered platforms between the stairs and the escalators.

Gatherings G3 is the wooden tiered platform area along the stairs that lead down to the video rooms on the lower level.  As we are more prepared to host at this location, we will be better with crowd management this year, giving cosplayers more space to get in and out of photographs.

Yes, I will actually remember the megaphone!


Cosplayers : If you would like, please post who your cosplay character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!  As this gathering is a total wildcard mix of different characters, series, studios, and genres - spanning time rather than properties - a definitive list is otherwise not provided.  Part of the fun of the OSCG is seeing just who shows up.


Legal Statement : Fanime will be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.


Photography Order : If there is any specific setup or shot you would like, just let me know!  This gathering is to celebrate all of us as cosplayers who keep the vintage fire alive.

Group shot.
By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Characters who use swords / knives / blades / etc.
Characters known to get physical / fighters / brawlers.
Military / rank and file / soldiers.
Characters with psychic powers / spiritual powers / espers / magic / etc.
Pilots / drivers / craft operators / mech jockeys.
Teachers / students / faculty / school attendants / etc.
Characters who use firearms / laser guns / projectile weapons / etc.
Magical girls.
Animals / pets.
Spacefaring characters / those who live off-world.
Robots / androids / synthetic people / mecha.
Characters who are mysterious / shadowy.
Public servants / government organizations / secret organizations.
Characters with secret identities.
Characters in uniform of any type.
Battle teams.
Video game characters.
Characters who are on the run / fugitives / scoundrels / bounty hunters.
Monsters / demons / youma / zombies / etc.
Characters who are technically minded / deductive / intelligent / geniuses.
Great warriors / legendary masters.
Civilians.
Aliens.
Heroes.
Villains.
Heroes vs Villains.
Cosplayers representing the manga version of their character.
Age vs Youth / old characters vs young characters.
Live Action only characters.
Pairings / couples.
Group shot for late attendees (regular / humorous).

Series groups (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
By studio / production team (dependent on attendance / cosplayer request).
Solo shots (cosplayer request).
Additional requests (cosplayer request).

I am always up for future ideas to add to the list!  A good portion of the photo order is built upon suggestions from previous years.


Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/612912282458404/


This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!  Feel free to pop in for a moment to say hi, see some incredible cosplay, pose for some pictures, and continue to prove that just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't awesome!


Thank you so very much.  Let's have another great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!


#5
Returning for 2023 to bring classic anime love back to FanimeCon -

Vintage Anime - Name That Year!

Do you know your anime? Three attendees compete to identify pre-2001 anime openings to their respective years! Each classic anime opening is followed by a brief selection of information, including current availability and related works. Compete to win old school anime prizes and be crowned Otaking!*

(three contestant slots accepted from panel attendees - first come, first served)

*Otaking is not gender-specific, it's a term from the 1991 OVA "Otaku no Video" but if you're interested in this panel then you probably knew that already.

View the greatest anime openings of all time, listen to iconic music, and expand your anime horizons!

This will be a two hour panel featuring TWO FULL games / sessions back to back - think of a game show shooting two episodes on the same day as an example.  That means there will be six total contestants, 3 for the first game and 3 for the second, with each game featuring completely different anime titles.  Also means there will be two different vintage anime prize packages in the theme of vintage anime fandom, special parting gifts for all six contestants, and a small special gift for EVERY attendee.

Saturday, May 27th at 10:00am - 12:00pm in Panels Room 3

The first six panel attendees who wish to compete will be assigned Session A (first three, first game) or Session B (second three, second game) and will sit at the front of the room across from the stage. They will each be given three cards, marked A, B, and C.

Ten rounds - Each round will have three years on screen, example: A.1982 B.1985 C.1989, and an anime opening / intro will play. At the conclusion of the anime opening, each contestant holds up the card that corresponds to the year they think the anime series premiered in. If their answer is correct, they are awarded a point.  After a round, the next presentation slide will give the correct answer for the competitors and audience, brief information about the series, its current availability, and so on - as is done in a traditional information panel.  After that the next round begins.

Whichever contestant has the most points at the end of the final round wins a vintage anime prize pack supplied by myself in the theme of vintage anime fandom. (the packages from previous years contained things like LaserDiscs, reference books, soundtrack CDs, video games, oddball bootleg DVDs and more - all vintage anime themed - like the stuff you'd find at anime cons in the 90's) In the case of a tie, there will be a tiebreak series opening, without multiple choice, where the contestants must write the year down. Closest to the actual year breaks the tie and wins.  In the event of a continuing tie, co-champions will be crowned and the prizes will be split!

A twist on the "vintage anime" type panel with more audio / video and the addition of a competition between three attendees.

All contestants will receive a special parting gift!
All panel attendees will receive a commemorative badge ribbon at the end of the panel! (limit 80 ribbons)

Join us and... NAME - THAT - YEAR!


#6
Greetings old school cosplayers!  Last year's Old School Gathering was an absolute blast, thank you all for your amazing attendance, awesome cosplay, and for putting up with me as everyone's favorite middle-aged nanpa boy - Ryo Saeba!  Last year was my second time hosting the gathering and of course I'm doing it again!  Continuing the tradition of the gathering that got me into cosplay, I announce the...

Fanime 2018 Old School Cosplay Gathering!


Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action (resident beings of Nebula M78 are welcome) that began prior to 2001, then this is the gathering for you!  Although I like to have a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.

2018 is a big year with...
...the 50th anniversary of Golgo 13 and the 50th anime anniversary of Cyborg 009 and Gegege no Kitaro.
...the 40th anime anniversary of Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Galaxy Express 999.
...the 30th anime anniversary of Samurai Troopers, Mobile Police Patlabor, and GunBuster.
...the 20th anime anniversary of Card Captor Sakura, His and Her Circumstances, Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Outlaw Star, Initial D, and Serial Experiments Lain.


Day : Friday, May 28th (Day 1)
Time : 6PM - 7PM
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location, G3
Location (L) : Gatherings G3, Downstairs Tiered Platform (on the lower floor, the wooden steps close to video) this is a NEW location for 2018!

This will be our third year hosting!  Please note we will be at a slightly different location than last year - turn right from the main Convention Center entrance, and head down the stairs to the video rooms on the lower level.  We will be on the downstairs wooden tiered platforms.

Gatherings G3 is the wooden tiered platform area along the stairs that lead down to the video rooms on the lower level.  This location will give us more space to spread out, even lighting, lower stair platforms, and a protected backdrop wall.  It's all around more convenient and if it works out well I would like it to become the new permanent location for the gathering.



Cosplayers : If you would like, please post who your cosplay character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!  As this gathering is a total wildcard mix of different characters, series, studios, and genres - spanning time rather than properties - a definitive list is otherwise not provided.  Part of the fun of the OSCG is seeing just who shows up.


Legal Statement : Fanime will be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.


Photography Order : If there is any specific setup or shot you would like, just let me know!  This gathering is to celebrate all of us as cosplayers who keep the vintage fire alive.

By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Group shot.
Timeline group shot by era / cumulative group shot by era (dependent on gathering size).
Characters who use swords / knives / blades / etc.
Characters known to get physical / fighters / brawlers.
Military / rank and file / soldiers.
Characters with psychic powers / spiritual powers / espers / magic / etc.
Pilots / drivers / craft operators / mech jockeys.
Teachers / students / faculty / school attendants / etc.
Characters who use firearms / laser guns / projectile weapons / etc.
Magical girls.
Spacefaring characters / those who live off-world.
Robots / androids / synthetic people / mecha.
Characters who are mysterious / shadowy.
Public servants / government organizations / secret organizations.
Dead / expired / lifeless characters.
Characters with secret identities.
Characters in uniform of any type.
Battle teams.
Characters who are on the run / fugitives / scoundrels / bounty hunters.
Monsters / demons / youma / etc.
Characters who are technically minded / deductive / intelligent / geniuses.
Heroes.
Villains.
Heroes vs Villains.
Great warriors / legendary masters.
Civilians.
Aliens.
Animals / pets.
Age vs Youth / old characters vs young characters.
Video game characters.
Manga only characters.
Live Action only characters.
Pairings / couples.
Series groups (dependent on attendance / request).
By studio / production team (dependent on attendance / request).
Solo shots (dependent on request).
Additional requests (cosplayer requested).
Final group shot for late attendees (regular / humorous).

I am always up for future ideas to add to the list!  A good portion of the photo order is built upon suggestions from previous years.


Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/314735342281455


This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!  Feel free to pop in for a moment to say hi, see some incredible cosplay, pose for some pictures, and continue to prove that just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't awesome!


Thank you so very much.  Let's have another great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!


#7
Greetings old school cosplayers!  Last year's Old School Gathering was a blast, thank you all for your amazing attendance and awesome cosplay!  It really meant so much to me as this was my first time hosting this (or any) cosplay gathering.  Continuing the tradition of the gathering that got me into cosplay, I announce the...

Fanime 2017 Old School Cosplay Gathering!

Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action (resident beings of Nebula M78 are welcome) pre-2001 on back, then this is the gathering for you! Although I like to have a decidedly Japanese lean to this gathering, it is not completely exclusive.


Day : Friday, May 26th (Day 1)
Time : 6PM
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location.
Location (L) : Gatherings G2, Tiered Platform (1st floor lobby by East stairs)

Please note we will be at a different location than last year due to The Hub no longer being available for gatherings, however we're literally ten seconds away from last year's gathering location.

Gatherings G2 is the left wooden platform stair area, alongside the staircases when you first walk in the main entrance of the Convention Center.


Cosplayers : If you would like, please post who your cosplay character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!  As this gathering is a total wildcard mix of different characters, series, studios, and genres - spanning time rather than properties - a definitive list is otherwise not provided.  Part of the fun of the OSG is seeing just who shows up.


Legal Statement : Fanime will be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.


Photography Order : - timeline shots will be WAY easier this year due to the new location's tiered platforms.  Additionally if there is any specific setup or shot you would like, just let me know!  This gathering is to celebrate all of us as cosplayers who keep the vintage fire alive.

By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Group shot.
Timeline group shot by era (dependent on gathering size).
Sword wielders.
Fighters.
Spacefaring characters.
Military / rank and file.
Characters with psychic powers.
Pilots / drivers / craft operators.
Characters known to carry firearms / laser guns / etc.
Robots / androids / synthetic people.
Teachers / students / faculty / etc.
Magical girls.
Battle teams.
Characters who are on the run / fugitives / scoundrels.
Heroes.
Villains.
Civilians.
Aliens.
Video game characters.
Manga only characters.
Live Action only characters.
Pairings / couples.
Series groups (dependent on attendance).
By studio / production team (dependent on attendance).
- There are way too many of these to list, so if you see other cosplayers from the same studio, speak up!
Requests.


Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/517984584992384/


This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!  Feel free to pop in for a moment to say hi, see some incredible cosplay, pose for some pictures, and continue to prove that just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't awesome!


Thank you so very much.  Let's have another great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!


#8
Thank you so much for attending the 2016 FanimeCon Old School Cosplay Gathering!

See You In 2017!

I plan on happily returning to host this gathering once again 2017!  We'll probably move it an hour later next year to allow more people to attend due to hotel check-ins and the Friday workday.  I will also have a much larger list for the photography shoot order.  THANK YOU to gathering attendees who suggested some outstanding photography groupings!!

Pictures of the gathering taken by my co-host, Captain Shinobu Nagumo, can be viewed here at our cosplay page - https://www.facebook.com/mokkoricosplay/photos/?tab=album&album_id=512071695648644 - this is an updated link with high resolution images.  Sorry for the earlier low-res album!

We've now moved the gallery to Facebook as a more permanent home.  Please feel free to tag and share!

Mobius Photography OSG photo album - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1027743667302832.1073741840.819812181429316&type=3

Studio Stormfalcon has OSG pictures here, starting on page 9 - https://stormfalcon.smugmug.com/CosplayPhotography/FanimeCon-2016-05-27/ - he also has good shots of the Macross gathering and pictures of many others who attended the OSG that he encountered throughout the day. Check it out!


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Greetings old school cosplayers!  BSaphire stated at the conclusion of 2015's Old School Cosplay Gathering that she hoped the tradition of an old school gathering would continue.  The 2014 Old School Cosplay Gathering is what got my girlfriend and I into cosplay and I see no signs of us stopping.

With that, I want to announce the Fanime 2016 Old School Cosplay Gathering!

Come celebrate the rich history of Japanese entertainment culture!

This is a hugely open gathering for those of you / us who cosplay as characters from the previous century.  Essentially if your cosplay character appears in Anime, Manga, Video Games or Live Action (resident beings of Nebula M78 are welcome) pre-2001 on back, then this is the gathering for you!

Please post who your character is, what title it is from and what year you are representing!



Day : Friday, May 27th
Time : 5pm - 6pm
Meeting Place (MP) : Same as Location.
Location (L) : G4 = "The Hub" (alcove area 1st floor)



Cosplayers :
InsaneDavid - Captain Kiichi Goto (Mobile Police Patlabor - 1989)
InsaneDavid's SO - Captain Shinobu Nagumo (Mobile Police Patlabor - 1989)
Angelx624 - Kagura Sohma (Fruits Basket - 1998)
Red_Eye - Moonlight Knight (Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon R - 1993)

...and more as people pop in to this gathering - it's always a surprising mix!



Legal Statement : Fanime will be taking group pictures during the Gathering/Event this year. If you do not want to be included in those pictures please step aside for those photos. By remaining with the group when the pictures are being taken you give your consent to be photographed.



Photography Order :
Group shot.
By era - 1960's (or earlier).
By era - 1970's.
By era - 1980's.
By era - 1990's (to 2000).
Timeline group shot by era (dependent on gathering size).
Pairings.
Requests.



Facebook Event Link : https://www.facebook.com/events/1155421784469122/



This is an excellent gathering to psyche you up for the convention weekend.  If you're an old school cosplayer, stop by and join us!



Thank you so very much.  Let's have a great turnout and continue this wonderful Fanime tradition!




#9
Fanime 2015 is over and with photographers and attendees heading home and settling in, pictures from the con will start to pop up online.  It can be difficult to find everyone's galleries and pictures of cosplay, especially if you misplaced a photographers business card.  Personally I just love general hall photos of cosplayers taken on the spot, which can sometimes be even harder to find if you cosplay as obscure stuff like myself.

Did you take pictures at Fanime 2015?
Are said pictures online some place?


Then PLEASE post the link in this thread and I will maintain an index in this first post.  Links below are in no particular order, the idea is to have the most galleries in one place so you can kick back and check out a bunch of pictures of FanimeCon 2015.  I'm only indexing photo galleries since cosplay videos are relatively easy to find via YouTube search but feel free to post video links in this thread.  Thank you for sharing and for making cosplaying at Fanime so enjoyable!


FanimeCon 2015 Unofficial Cosplay / General Photo Gallery Index:
(User name links to specific post in this thread where applicable)


EJrunner017 -
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1590136871256427.1073741843.100007803885819&type=1&l=b1b6201b3f
Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHskcy3rqG

ACParadise Community FanimeCon 2015 Gallery -
http://www.acparadise.com/ace/cons.php?cyid=5819&t=4

David "DTJAAAAM" Ngo FanimeCon 2015 Galleries -
http://www.dtjaaaam.com/FanimeCon-2015

Barnes -
http://s49.photobucket.com/user/CapeBarnes/library/FanimeCon%202015/Cosplay?sort=4&page=1

djmonolith -
Friday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/californiacosplay/sets/72157653440416905
Sunday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/californiacosplay/sets/72157653113573310

Imperial -
http://imperialphotoguard.slickpic.com/albums/Fanime2015/

EminenceRain -
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1123092931049478.1073741835.1021373197888119&type=1

NearbyMatters.com FanimeCon 2015 Galleries -
Saturday: http://nearbymatters.com/base/photo/?id=98
Sunday: http://nearbymatters.com/base/photo/?id=99

Metroactive.com FanimeCon 2015 Gallery -
http://photos.metroactive.com/Events/Fanime-Con-2015/

lawrenceskm -
https://www.facebook.com/lawrenceskm/media_set?set=a.10203117240047004.1073741899.1686754912

CaffeinePowered -
General: http://www.brbuninstalling.com/gallery/index.php/Fanime-2015/Fanime-2015?page=1
Selected: http://caffeinatedcrafting.tumblr.com/post/119908458600/and-the-whirlwind-pair-of-back-to-back-cons-is

Junyoop -
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.971483176225144.1073741830.100000904134629&type=1&l=97ed76d18f

Cao Cao's Bizarre Adventure FanimeCon 2015 Galleries -
Friday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.379099168951516.1073741867.270177086510392&type=1
Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.379237772270989.1073741872.270177086510392&type=1
Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.378924768968956.1073741866.270177086510392&type=1

CliffNordman.com FanimeCon 2015 Gallery -
General: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cliffnordman/sets/72157653542557462
Lots of individual shoots here, use search: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cliffnordman/albums

RonnieIsSenpaiKawaii -
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1090893197591759.1073741827.100000132677835&type=1&l=ced4ff5a81
Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1091492207531858.1073741828.100000132677835&type=1&l=9922047fe1

Sunara Ishi -
Miscellaneous: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunara_ishi/sets/72157653156954960
Rumiko Takahashi Gathering: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunara_ishi/sets/72157651235379134
Shin Megami Taisen & Persona Gathering: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunara_ishi/sets/72157651235379084
Fairy Tail Gathering: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunara_ishi/sets/72157653151380359
Tales of "" Gathering: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunara_ishi/sets/72157653150548449

ChocoBurst -
Hall Shots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79790760@N06/sets/72157653111780930
Gatherings: https://www.flickr.com/photos/79790760@N06/sets/72157653117622238

kfc -
Singles / Small Groups: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126445847@N08/sets/72157653562530882
Gatherings: https://www.flickr.com/photos/126445847@N08/sets/72157653563168242

ephemient -
Vocaloid Gathering: https://goo.gl/photos/CNDe2PVYbb2UCXET8
Monty Oum Gathering: https://goo.gl/photos/TTaAPr4oXRhxafCg9
Other / General: https://goo.gl/photos/tC5w75RXCMaYMPSN9

Eliteslayer -
https://www.facebook.com/Eliteslayer/media_set?set=a.933132850063113.1073741858.100000992196766&type=3

fr0zendrgn -
Love Live Gathering: http://s1241.photobucket.com/user/railuu/library/Love%20Live%20Fanime%202k15%20Gathering

KomaedaNagito -
General: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119914696098/fanime-2015-pics-3-if-you-are-any-of-the
General: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119915159228/fanime-2015-pictures-final-part-if-you-are-one
Mekakucity Actors / Kagerou Project Gathering: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119914458913/prince-komahina-mekakucityactors-kagerou
Mekakucity Actors / Kagerou Project Gathering: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119914521603/prince-komahina-mekakucityactors-kagerou
Danganronpa Gathering: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119916010613/danganronpa-gathering-fanime-2015-if-you-are
Danganronpa Gathering: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119916255858/danganronpa-gathering-fanime-2015-if-you-are
Danganronpa Gathering: http://prince-komahina.tumblr.com/post/119916399703/danganronpa-gathering-fanime-2015-if-you-are

Michael Ocampo FanimeCon 2015 Gallery -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/coolmikeol/sets/72157653112212798/

Solowingrazgriz Fanime Tags via Tumblr -
http://solowingrazgriz.tumblr.com/tagged/fanime

Naiagu Cosplay Fanime 2015 Gallery -
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.526975927468280.1073741870.112961362203074&type=3

bahamutknightzero -
http://s5.photobucket.com/user/bahamutknightzero/library/Fanime%202015

Kumoshi -
General: https://www.facebook.com/sydney.y.ji/media_set?set=a.809308359165840
Touken Ranbu Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/sydney.y.ji/media_set?set=a.809358242494185.1073741857.100002600497006&type=1&l=3ea697ec6b
Vocaloid Gathering: (1) https://www.facebook.com/sydney.y.ji/media_set?set=a.809437989152877.1073741861.100002600497006&type=1&l=488257029d
Vocaloid Gathering: (2) https://www.facebook.com/sydney.y.ji/media_set?set=a.809451362484873.1073741862.100002600497006&type=1&l=55f3804bc5
Monty Oum Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809347552495254.1073741855.100002600497006&type=1&l=104f25bb7a
Love Live Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809360779160598.1073741858.100002600497006&type=1&l=40889032c0
Legend of Korra / Avatar Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809332075830135.1073741853.100002600497006&type=1&l=5ee5e8ca2e
Tokyo Ghoul Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809344625828880.1073741854.100002600497006&type=1&l=8e3e3e11f0
Steven Universe Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809350955828247.1073741856.100002600497006&type=1&l=b7b645d2d0

nehinbin -
https://www.facebook.com/nehinbin/media_set?set=a.10205440289580189.1073741854.1038690167&type=3

-_-chuckles-_- -
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ri1d7b4j09rnkz0/AADupXFn-ZKGxEjxM072FbBma?dl=0

Studio Stormfalcon FanimeCon 2015 Galleries -
Thursday: http://stormfalcon.smugmug.com/CosplayPhotography/FanimeCon-2015-05-21
Friday: http://stormfalcon.smugmug.com/CosplayPhotography/FanimeCon-2015-05-22
Saturday: http://stormfalcon.smugmug.com/CosplayPhotography/FanimeCon-2015-05-23
Sunday: http://stormfalcon.smugmug.com/CosplayPhotography/FanimeCon-2015-05-24
Monday: http://stormfalcon.smugmug.com/CosplayPhotography/FanimeCon-2015-05-25

SparksMcGhee Photography FanimeCon 2015 Gallery -
http://sparksmcghee.smugmug.com/Top/Fanime-2015/

PhotoPanda Photography FanimeCon 2015 Gallery -
http://www.photopandaphotography.com/Major-Conventions/Fanime/Fanime-2015/

Pineapple Pocky -
Monty Oum Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.966694220048304.1073741839.180444828673251&type=1

Alexander Louie Photography Fanime 2015 Galleries -
Hall Shots: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.770181933080057.1073741934.486047458160174&type=1
Friday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.767690503329200.1073741932.486047458160174&type=1
Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.770149169750000.1073741933.486047458160174&type=1
Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.770591619705755.1073741935.486047458160174&type=1
Monday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.771410192957231.1073741936.486047458160174&type=3

JHPhotography Fanime 2015 Gallery -
Saturday: http://jhwebex.smugmug.com/Fanime-20150523/

Mission Start Podcast Fanime 2015 Gallery -
http://www.missionstartpodcast.com/fanime-2015.html

AbsolutelyCursed -
Day 1: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635569436680008.1073741848.100006809011931&type=1&l=59aafc38c4
Day 2: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635571263346492.1073741849.100006809011931&type=1&l=eb5c24bf23
Day 3: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635577436679208.1073741850.100006809011931&type=1&l=39e2c0e354
Day 4: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635581840012101.1073741851.100006809011931&type=1&l=7b13e397bc
Attack on Titan Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635583120011973.1073741852.100006809011931&type=1&l=088e2ca80a
Tokyo Ghoul Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635586086678343.1073741853.100006809011931&type=1&l=fe5591330f
Kill la Kill Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635587253344893.1073741854.100006809011931&type=1&l=f10695df45
Sailor Moon Gathering: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635592356677716.1073741856.100006809011931&type=1&l=1243775126
Disney Gathering Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635589320011353.1073741855.100006809011931&type=1&l=df87e48cb7
Disney Gathering Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1635808189989466.1073741857.100006809011931&type=1&l=cc0e09d8db

blackjack102 -
https://www.flickr.com/photos/starfalcon2/sets/72157651921636553

Danny DeLuna for G33k-HQ.com -
Thursday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.770125303102744.1073742039.277548792360400&type=3
Friday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.770680573047217.1073742041.277548792360400&type=3
Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.773591709422770.1073742042.277548792360400&type=3
Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.777356259046315.1073742043.277548792360400&type=3
Monday: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.780051235443484.1073742044.277548792360400&type=3

Instant Aperture Photography -
Fanime 2015: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.809518175795969.1073741880.475794202501703&type=1

Natchan's Cosplay Photography -
Fanime 2015: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.657719494327803.1073741827.265846276848462&type=3&uploaded=206

ATP Photography -
Fanime 2015: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.365964170260376.1073741851.215988111924650&type=3

T Blaze Photography -
FanimeCon 2015: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1003100329724292.1073742015.389174754450189

Brain Age Guy Cosplay -
FanimeCon 2015: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1059474960749207.1073741842.494932683870107&type=1

Salt and Pepper Cosplay -
FanimeCon 2015: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.702274149901632.1073741838.513880368741012&type=1







Thank you again to everyone!  Keep the links coming!
#10
A few years ago I was fortunate enough to have a merchandising vendor ship me an extra Dragon Quest IX display standee to promote the release of the game.  I opened up the shipping carton to check the contents but this display has never been assembled.

This thing is massive, made of four main panels. The back panel also makes the support for the back and the support for the base while small bridging supports connect a second panel with the game characters. The base panel continues the artwork along with a Blue Slime and the Nintendo DS logo and rating information. In front of the characters a large cutout of the game's title is suspended with foam blocks. At the top of the back panel two cardboard trays are connected that hold little booklets that promote the game. Included are also game case inserts used to convert generic DS cases into display cases. The packet of booklets and case inserts is sealed, it also contains the assembly instructions.

This was never assembled or displayed, in fact it has only been removed from the shipping carton twice - once to check the contents and late last year to verify everything before a later canceled sale. The tip of the sword is a little crinkled due to bouncing around during shipping. I don't observe any issues other than that. This has been in the original shipping carton, sitting in my closet for over two years. The carton itself is around 4' by 3' and about 2" thick.





















I'm looking for $100 cash and would like to sell locally in San Jose as this is a beast to mail.  I'm also open to offers so that price isn't set in stone.  I had a buyer last year that was up for paying to ship it to him but due to a life change he had to back out of the purchase.  After that I never really tried to aggressively sell this one as right after that fell through work became busy again.  Shipping estimate was $75.32!

I'd actually like to sell this BEFORE con to someone local if possible as it's pretty freaking big and I'm going to have enough giant gear to haul around when con is in full swing.

I don't have any feedback here yet but I have a Feedback Forum thread at Digital Press starting in 2005 - www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?68339-InsaneDavid

As well as a long eBay history - http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=thelaststarfighter

So if you're interested, let me know and we can arrange a meet-up.  If you have any questions, need better pictures, have an offer - send me a PM!  Thanks!