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Title: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on June 21, 2007, 12:35:56 PM
Just curious to see if there are indeed enough people interested in doing a Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering at this years shindig?

I've already confirmed that I am going as Tatewaki Kuno.

So, if there are any souls who are as excited at cosplaying it "old-school"

Then lemme know and I'll edit you to this post!

UPDATE!!!
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Meeting:
When: 4:30 PM, SUNDAY.
Where: Fountain in front of Convention Center. (unless you have a better idea)

Input is needed pls :3

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Here's who's doin' what.

Loktera :: Tatewaki Kuno
zoup :: Ranma (Male) & Ryoga
SkaKitti :: Genma (Human & Panda)
BrightHeart76 :: Ukyou
narutofan17 :: Ryoga

Spency_G: Ranma male version
Fox: Ranma female version
Pat: Mousse
Title: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on June 21, 2007, 10:21:40 PM
You BET'CHAself that I'll come as Ranma Saotome... THIS time. And if my commish doesn't deliver in the next... 4 days, I'll just start work on it myself. No matter what, ZOUPZUOP2 WILL BE RANMA SAOTOME (male. Don't have the figure for female...), and I'll SO be there. ;3
Title: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: Ska_Kitti on July 25, 2007, 05:43:20 PM
I'm commissioning human AND panda Genma for my friends next year. ^_^
Title: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on August 11, 2007, 09:46:51 PM
I recently sent a complaint via BBB to my cosplay commissioner of about ¾ of a year ago, so I should be seeing something in regards to my cosplay soon. In the meantime, I'm considering also cosplaying as Ryoga, seeing as I've found an odd fondness for bandanas lately. All I'd need is a shirt, stuff to tie around my legs and a red umbrella (not to mention the right bandana) and I'd have another cosplay.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: Dante on October 25, 2007, 07:56:41 AM
I'm working on a Mousse costume right now!  I'll do my damndest to be there
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: Jerry on October 25, 2007, 07:59:25 AM
nothing like old school for the win,

I have random Chinese clothing and technically I could pull a ranma myself.

I'll try to mix things up if I have a random yellow shirt and and old bamboo umbrella and a bandana lying around...

Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: KawaiiMess on October 25, 2007, 05:52:21 PM
Girl Ranma's another one of those "If all else fails" plans for me. Seeing that people are really into the Naruto and Bleach these days, it'd be refreshing to see some eighties anime cosplayers out there.

Damn, I can remember when Ranma 1/2 was THE popular anime of the collective fandom...XD
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on October 26, 2007, 11:38:09 AM
Ahhh, back when the series everyone loved wasn't ONLY what was being showed on Cartoon Network or Adult Swim... *sigh*

...who am I kidding? Wasn't Ranma on CN for a little bit? And I only got into it in, like, the early thousands. Ne'er mind.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: KawaiiMess on October 26, 2007, 07:14:55 PM
Agree with you on the sighing over the fact that people only pay attention to the major fanbase anime.

Ranma 1/2 was never on CN--as I recall, their old anime lineup was Tenchi Muyo, Cowboy Bebop, Yu Yu Hakusho, Trigun, Outlaw Star, Canaidate (? I can NOT spell today) for Goddess, and InuYasha (Holy Hell! A five year run and still no plot development in that show.)

I got into Ranma when I was in elementary/middle school, borrowing the VHS tapes from my local video store. Ah, the memories...
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: Jerry on October 27, 2007, 12:00:52 AM
Quote from: TofuHiruma on October 26, 2007, 07:14:55 PM
Agree with you on the sighing over the fact that people only pay attention to the major fanbase anime.

Ranma 1/2 was never on CN--as I recall, their old anime lineup was Tenchi Muyo, Cowboy Bebop, Yu Yu Hakusho, Trigun, Outlaw Star, Canaidate (? I can NOT spell today) for Goddess, and InuYasha (Holy Hell! A five year run and still no plot development in that show.)

I got into Ranma when I was in elementary/middle school, borrowing the VHS tapes from my local video store. Ah, the memories...


I have the first FOUR seasons on VHS... i think i should give it away...

since I have ALL Seven Seasons on DVD AND the movies AND the OAVS...

and my room looks like an anime store...

Anybody wants the Ranma 1/2 VHS? they need a good home. (FYI their Dubbed if you could handle it) ::)
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ranma12 on October 27, 2007, 08:49:38 PM
waaaaa this is the first year i can't i lost my Ranma shirt >.<
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: narutofan17 on October 30, 2007, 09:24:13 AM
WOOOO!!!!!! I'm goin to cosplay as Ryoga!!!!!!
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on November 12, 2007, 11:41:06 PM
Sweet! Let's update the main post with that little tidbit! (And, chances are quite slim I'll be going as Ryoga. Push comes to shove, I'll have to think of some other cosplays that are less demanding... Takumi of Initial D, maybe?)
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: BrightHeart76 on November 13, 2007, 06:43:05 PM
Baring disaster I'll either be Akane or Kasumi for part of fanime.  Gotta love the classics of anime.   :D
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on November 15, 2007, 11:04:07 AM
Whichever one works, although a Kasumi would be a nice change to the sometimes frequent Akanes...

Nice! We may have a good set of people in '08!
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on March 06, 2008, 06:45:17 PM
I bring this thread LIEF! EHL AYE EEH EFF! LIEF!

Any updates on this? Anyone change their minds and not doing this? Anyone inspired to join us? My plan is still set to go as Ranma Saotome-kun; as for Ryoga, it's less likely.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on March 18, 2008, 09:50:53 AM
Just updated the first post

Please fill me in on what time you would like to get a gathering together for a group shot, also, a good location for said group shot would be helpful as well.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 03, 2008, 01:20:43 PM
Update: Chances VERY small of me going as Ryoga. In fact, due to finances, a LOT is in question... if I do go to Fanime, it'll definitely be as Ranma S.

And, we need to get a gathering going!! We're not on the list yet, so we need a date and time. (Sorry to parrot, Lok... but this does constitute a good bump in attention, so might as well restate it, ne?)
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 13, 2008, 08:55:05 PM
BUMP

(Because I CAN~)
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 17, 2008, 09:43:41 AM
Alright! I bump this thread not just by bumping, but with... DUN DUN DUNNNNN... A DILEMMA!

I need hair. Specifically, I need to scrape together a working Ranma Saotome wig for this whole thing to work out. As such, I'm considering buying this wig and restyling it:

http://www.amphigory.com/wigs_fae.html

However, a few concerns:

* Not sure how the restyling would go. The back end flips up a good bit and I'm quite new with the whole cosplay thing (yes, even now).
* Is there a better wig for this purpose... at a similar price? I really like how Amphigory's pricing is going with this (shipping considered).
* Should I just grow my hair out, spray-color it black, and grab a pigtail extension instead? Much riskier, but a good bit cheaper.

Your thoughts plzkthx. If this doesn't stay up, I may just repost as an individual thread...
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 21, 2008, 06:57:45 PM
Unless anyone objects...

RANMA ½ GATHERING/PHOTOSHOOT, 4:30 PM, SUNDAY.

Just to get us on the board.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on April 21, 2008, 09:37:16 PM
COOL! ALL.... 3 of us...
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 21, 2008, 09:43:04 PM
Y'know what? Two years ago, that was ALL THERE WAS to the Ranma gathering. If we make par on that, I'll be satisfied. Who knows? Maybe there'll be more cosplayers than the ones on the boards alone.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on April 22, 2008, 12:25:39 PM
Quote from: zoupzuop2 on April 21, 2008, 09:43:04 PM
Y'know what? Two years ago, that was ALL THERE WAS to the Ranma gathering. If we make par on that, I'll be satisfied. Who knows? Maybe there'll be more cosplayers than the ones on the boards alone.

I hope so. :3
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: spency_g on April 22, 2008, 03:34:57 PM
There are a few more...

i am going as Ranma male version
Fox is going as Ranma female version
Pat is going as Mosse

i think that doubles your estimate
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on April 22, 2008, 09:53:04 PM
It does! Finally... a Ranma gathering of notable size! *sigh*
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ranma12 on April 26, 2008, 09:56:30 PM
I'm gona be Ranma!
(a short hair girl ranma)
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: BrightHeart76 on May 02, 2008, 08:21:57 PM
I think I should have my Ukyou cosplay done in time...count me as a maybe.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: ~~Loktera~~ on May 14, 2008, 09:45:03 PM
Cool. A Maybe is fine too.

So, does anyone have any ideas for a potential gathering weirdness?
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on May 15, 2008, 01:03:35 PM
Anything with Squirt guns counts for irony.  ;)

Otherwise I dunno. To be honest, it looks like there isn't much representation for Ranma at Fanime this year in terms of showings and/or sold stuff, so we really gott'a represent "'da big R".

I could think of some during work. Oth'wise we'll see.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: dj seifer on May 16, 2008, 04:19:35 PM
One Ryoga, reporting for duty.  If I can get the other stuff done on time, it'll be the first anime appearance version.

Edit:  Figures the meeting spot would be by the fountain.
Title: Re: Ranma 1/2 Cosplay Gathering 08?
Post by: zoupzuop2 on May 28, 2008, 11:47:20 PM
Anyone got pics of 'dis?