By David Doub What got you into cosplay? I’ve always loved fantasy/sci fi and comics. For ten years before I started cosplaying for cons I went to Scarborough Faire in costume. It is just nice to be able to put on a costume and be someone else for a while. What is some of your favorite Cosplays so far? Well now… I love my Viking Captain America (Captain AllFather) It is one I helped with and something that is unique. My Road Warriors/Legion of Doom with my son is also one because it is one I did completely alone and something I had always wanted to do before I knew what cosplay was. Finally… Hodor. He’s just fun to do and a favorite of so many people. What are the Pros and Cons of Cosplay as whole? For me, the pros are definitely meeting all the amazing and wonderful con family that I have. That, and it has been a way to deal with my depression. As for a con… it is NOT a cheap hobby! With the crossover of Cosplay and Modeling with the increased focus of Body Positivity, who do view how Cosplay has dealt with this subject? Well… I am a HUGE proponent of Cosplay is For Everyone. I’ve always been a bigger guy and I feel that it shouldn’t matter your size, shape, color, or gender. If you love a character, and have a passion for it show that off! What is your favorite con story? Meeting Kristian Nairn himself. That was just an amazing weekend! To be able to meet the actor that plays the character you cosplay is just a wonderful and powerful thing. What are some of your favorite events? North Texas Comic Book Show for one… I liked it so much they put me to work. Lubbock Con is also quite near and dear to my heart. Hunt County Comic Expo is also just a great show. Finally AllCon is just so much fun to go to with friends. I very much prefer the smaller shows. Who are some of your favorite local cosplayers? What are other local cosplayers doing that you really appreciate and/or admire? There are so many!!!!! We just happen to have a hugely talented and accepting community here in North Texas. I know if I was to name some I would think of so many others and want to shout out to them all. So many people in North Texas Cosplay have touched my life and made it better and I love them all. If you could cosplay anything or anyone regardless of money, time and effort, what would it be? That one is difficult to think of. I slowly have been working on so many and most of mine are simple. Still, one I’d love to do is from the show Star Wars Rebels. Since my son and I look alike we have plans of doing the clone troopers Rex and Gregor. That’s one I really would love to do. If there was one thing you could say about Cosplay for all to hear, what would that one thing be? I think of it like a family. These people are just so supportive and amazing. Cosplay can be the way for you to come out of your shell and show your passion for what you love. It is a way to get your creativity out and express you vision of what a character can be. Links - https://www.all-con.org/ https://www.huntcountycomicexpo.com/ https://www.lubbockcon.com/ https://www.comicbooksdallas.com/ |
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