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Cosplay =/= Consent

October 16, 2013 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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From television shows, documentaries, magazine spreads and studies, the world of Cosplay is being exposed more and more to those outside the Convention/Cosplay circuit. As more focus is thrown on the hobby, it seems that more and more problems are arising and one that many are taking very seriously is the issue of consent and […]

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Costumes + Play = Cosplay

October 13, 2013 Declan Doody

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Each week, we’ll scour the Internet for some of our favourite cosplayers from home and abroad! This week we kickstart this new segment with cosplayers from The Fifth Element, Final Fantasy VII and DC Comics! Declan DoodyEditor-in-Chief, part-time super villain and hoarder of cats. If you can’t find me writing, I’m probably in the kitchen! […]

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Cosplay, consent and hug pillows!

June 11, 2013 Declan Doody

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As of late the Cosplay community, and I’m talking on an international scale have been debating and discussing, trying to draw a universal code of conduct between them, fans, photographers and convention attendees! Out of all of this came the ‘Cosplay is not Consent’ campaign with the mission statement, “To empower fan convention costume enthusiasts […]

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Interview: Cosplay Ireland with Amy and Fiona

March 29, 2013 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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With the community growing every day and the Irish convention scene attracting attention on an international level, Cosplay has become a huge part of geek culture here in Ireland but what do cosplayers do when there are no Cons running? Well one group have an answer and I'm lucky enough to get a chance to sit down with the people behind it, Amy and Fiona from Cosplay Ireland. Click here to check it out now!

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Cosplay Video: "Cosplay Captured"

February 18, 2013 Declan Doody

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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a cosplay photoshoot? Well recently Adam Jay, photographer extraordinaire was in Ireland for a very special shoot, capturing heroes, villains and everything in between. Speaking about his work and interests, Adam writers; “I love SuperHeroes, I love the Villains, I love Photography & I love that I can […]

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Cosplay Video: “Cosplay Captured”

February 18, 2013 Declan Doody

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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a cosplay photoshoot? Well recently Adam Jay, photographer extraordinaire was in Ireland for a very special shoot, capturing heroes, villains and everything in between. Speaking about his work and interests, Adam writers; “I love SuperHeroes, I love the Villains, I love Photography & I love that I can […]

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Cosplay – Buying vs Making

January 31, 2013 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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The most common thing people think of when they hear “Cosplay” is that perfect, well put together ensemble that makes you stand out when you strike the perfect pose. Although the final stage is one of the best it isn’t really the most important. The most important part of any cosplay is the actual costume, […]

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Cosplay – The Origins

January 7, 2013 Tendai Muzwidzwa

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What is cosplay?  Cosplay is many things to many people, a hobby, part of themselves or a form of performance art. Cosplay is an amalgamation of the words ‘costume’ and ‘play’ with the actual term first penned in the mid 1980’s and is accredited to Nobuyuki Takahashi who wrote about the costumes and the people wearing them after visiting […]

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ArcadeCon Cosplay Music Video

September 14, 2012 Declan Doody

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 It’s been a little over two months since we ran ArcadeCon 2012 and after hours and hours, litres of tea and coffee, it is an absolute pleasure to be able to bring you the first of two big projects. Click here to feast to your eyes upon the ArcadeCon Cosplay Music Video! Declan DoodyEditor-in-Chief, part-time […]

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