People cosplay for a host of different reasons. For some, it’s about the craftsmanship and the satisfaction of making an exact replica of a favorite character’s costume. Some love to show off their creations to the crowds at conventions; they can’t get enough of getting their picture taken and talking to others about cosplay. More often, it’s a combination of those two motivations. For others though, it’s about more. Members of organizations across the country put on costumes for charity.
Imagine you’re a sick kid stuck in the hospital. You’re scared, and you aren’t able to leave the confines of the ward much if at all. But Star Wars helps you to forget about these problems for a little while. You’ve seen the movies as many times as your parents let you, you have piles of the toys, and you like to pretend you’re a Jedi. Now imagine characters from your beloved saga show up in your hospital wing. Jedi, Stormtroopers, Yoda, and even Darth Vader are suddenly real and in front of your eyes.
Yeah, that would be a big freaking deal.
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If there’s one thing you’re sure to find at a con, it’s cosplay. From Ghostbusters to Katamari to Warhammer 40K, there’s a little bit of everything. PAX East was no exception with some fantastic cosplay that’s sure to inspire you next time you deck yourself out as your favorite character.
Check out all of our photos from PAX after the jump…
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WonderCon spent its first year in Anaheim last weekend, and even though I don’t like the city as much as San Francisco (its regular home), the convention still ranks among my favorites. WonderCon is run by the same company that puts together Comic-Con, and in many ways it’s like that show’s younger sibling. It’s smaller, more mellow, and there is less of a studio presence. There were some celebrities, but media guests weren’t the big draw. Comics were everywhere, and plenty of creators were in attendance as well. Frankly, WonderCon has everything I want in a convention.
Read more about our experience at WonderCon (including plenty of cosplay) on Nerd Approved…
Babies. Animals. Kids. These are some of the cutest things in our world. When you mix costumes into the mix, the result is usually precious. Who can resist miniature capes or tiny pet hats? No one with feelings. If none of these images make you say “D’awww,” you should probably get your heart checked to make sure it’s not two sizes too small.
Warning: extreme levels of darling after the break.
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Nerds like us don’t venture out all that much, but if you’re forced to leave the basement — and it’s cold outside — you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of clothing options like these that are warm, functional and stylish.
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In case you’ve forgotten, it’s the holiday season. If you’re not in the spirit yet, go watch the The Star Wars Holiday Special. That will either put you in the mood for Christmas or make you want to cry – it’s a toss-up. Christmas is only a couple of weeks away though; you don’t have a lot of time to procrastinate. We’re here to make life easier. We’ve got gift ideas from rings to shoes to shirts, and one of them will be the right gift for the geek on your list.
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New York Comic Con took over the Javits Center in Manhattan last weekend. Comics, toys, and costumes abounded. Saturday and Sunday of the convention sold out, and attendees crowded the floor to shop, get comic books signed, demo video games (like Star Wars: The Old Republic), and attend one of the many panels on the jam-packed schedule. Every convention has its own vibe, and this one was the convention that never stopped moving. Despite being smaller in scale than say, San Diego Comic-Con, it always felt like there was some place to rush to. In the midst of dashing around the convention center, I saw plenty of costumes and toys.
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Love is in the air. You met the perfect person at the comic book store. You both reached for the latest issue of Hellboy at exactly the same time. Several passionate rants about the changes in the Star Wars movies, multiple discussions about the best version of Dungeons and Dragons, and one Doctor Who marathon later, you’ve decided it was meant to be. You’re taking the plunge, and you’ve decided to weave your love for all things nerdy into your wedding day. Chances are the latest issue of Brides magazine isn’t going to give you the right kind of inspiration or the best resources. Since ads for custom wedding lightsabers don’t tend to find their way into the pages of mainstream planning magazines, you have to look outside the white, lacy box. We’re here to help.
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Holy crap. The Nike Mag is real—and you can score one of a very limited edition of 1500 pairs starting tonight at 11:30 PM EST on eBay.
Here’s the deal—Nike has reproduced the Mags from Back To The Future and will only sell 1500 pairs off to the highest bidders. All of the proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research and Google‘s Co-Founder Sergey Brin will match the bids.
The shoes will be faithful reproductions of the originals, though the power lace technology will be absent since it isn’t really ready for primetime. However, the sneakers will feature LEDs and an electroluminescent Nike logo.
Gah! I am so excited about this! And if this hasn’t got you psyched enough, check out the promo videos after the break.
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