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Author Topic: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"  (Read 12598 times)

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Offline Fallen Kite

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The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« on: May 24, 2010, 03:15:18 PM »
Okay, to those who're going to ask, here it comes: Kite=Drage=Dragon

Recently I though, why not do cosplay? If I can find something that doesn't rip my bank account that is  :tongue:
What kind prices are we talking?: I don't know, but read above
How tall am I?: About 175 cm tall (This leads to the next question)
Who do I wanna cosplay as?: The little girl and main character, Furude Rika, from Higurashi (no Kanu Koro ni/kai/rei)
The outfits I want to cosplay as comes in order so the one I want to cosplay the most is the first




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I actually found some prices aka here's the links
http://www.everbuying.com/Higurashi-no-Naku-Koro-ni-Rika-Furude-Cosplay-Costume-p-24218.html
http://www.solgoo.com/index.php?productID=9917
http://www.everbuying.com/Higurashi-no-Naku-Koro-ni-Hanyu-Furude-Cosplay-Costume-p-24215.html

What I want your help with is:
Should I pay the price? - Is it a fair price? OR rather, should I take the risk with the... taxes and stuff
Do you know any cosplay sites from EU?
Could I make it myself? (Would be cool)
Do you know anything about materials which would be good to use?
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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2010, 03:52:09 PM »
hello Kite :) don’t believe we’ve been introduced yet, as u can see I am the newbie Sarru.
I’ve never done any cosplay before, but I wouldn’t mind being naruto or kakashi for a day or two
the character you chose looks adorable, although I am not familiar with the anime I’m afraid. No matter  its will suit you ;)   
I saw the links you’ve posted and may I suggest if you decide to spend some money, the main item you should get is the wig, which I think is the key to represent your character, though buying the custom depends whether you think its worth its price or not.
If you decide to make it, Looking at the pictures you’ve posted it looks fairly simple to make, it might be something you’d enjoy doing.
best of luck!

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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2010, 04:11:07 PM »
Thank you Sarru, and welcome :3 The wig... the wig... THE WIG!!! Omg, I have no idea how to take "care" of a wig :o Btw, is the price for the wig good?
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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2010, 04:21:08 PM »
1. the wig
First, a remark: the wig you showed is not good at all! Too expensive and it doens't seem to have a lot of hair!
I found this one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/LONG-ROYAL-DARK-BLUE-WIG-BANGS-COSPLAY-ANIME-COSTUME-/370385277792?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&hash=item563caed360
and my favorite brand new look:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Long-Straight-Wig-w-Bangs-Costume-Wigs-Choice-Colors-/300379093476?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_CSA_MWA_Wigs_Extensions&var=&hash=item8bb2d0cabe
I'd recommand those sellers:
cosplay wigs (on ebay)
karen's wigs on ebay
cosworx
No need to take a ultra long wig which will get ultra tangled in no time: a mid length wig will be enough.

2. the outfit
The first outfit is not complicated to make. You'd need to use a sewing pattern (try the butterick ones which are cheap and ultra simple).
examples of sewing patterns you could use :
http://butterick.mccall.com/b5285-products-9619.php?page_id=367
http://butterick.mccall.com/b6085-products-2176.php?page_id=363
Those are level "very easy" so no problem with them!
(this site has regular promo events, I'll mail you when they have a big one).
The ideal is to use COTTON.


2nd solution: It's easy and cheap to find such a skirt and a white shirt like that on local shops.



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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2010, 05:42:29 PM »
eh?.....sorry but i dont know if i can be serious about this. i mean...well kite your a guy... cosplaying a loli...which kinda makes sense for you....but still

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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010, 06:15:43 PM »
eh?.....sorry but i dont know if i can be serious about this. i mean...well kite your a guy... cosplaying a loli...which kinda makes sense for you....but still

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« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2010, 06:33:54 PM »
Kite thanks,
and wait a minute….you are a boy!! Lol
I wrote the first comment under the impression that u was a girl -.- I wonder why… I even used the word “adorable”. i hope maybe your buying it for someone else?  ::)
Monsterful warned me about you ..hahaha I’ll watch out for u in the future! 8)

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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2010, 06:47:39 PM »
I may be thinking the same thing as Coryn but still you gotta have some respect for people who do what they want n dont care what others think. Anyways good luck in your search kite and have some fun!

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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2010, 01:48:51 AM »
It's quite common to see males cosplaying girls and vice versa: it's called crossplay. Be ready to use make up, Kite!

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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2010, 05:20:52 AM »
Cory  :@: Mwhaahha you think it's too expensive? We're talking same language (y) Okay, no ultra long wig, got it! I'll try look at the patterns when I get home  :D I'd be glad if you'd mail me :3 Cotton, got it! 2nd solution: Not with my luck <.< Thanks a lot  :JC_cheesy:

Coryn & Litt :@: Mwhahaha, that's the genious part  ::) I love lolis and moe characters, so why not dress like one? Though I understand what you're thinking  :laughing11: I've also doubted the idea, but cuteness must prevail and spread throughout the world  :devil:  :icon_santa:

Sarru :@: Mwhahaha, please watch out for me  :devil: :tongue: (It's ok to use adorable since it's a loli/moe character... more loli.. hundred year old many times slaughtered loli)

A(n) ero - I just came up with that :@: Thanks  :'( <-ToJ

Well, all of your comments have made me pretty fired up, thanks a bunch ^^-\m/
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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2010, 12:34:35 PM »
haha that is adorable indeed  :D

that sounds fun..well hope you enjoy doing this,,, this is something i wouldnt be able to do, but you have guts!
maybe even post some pictures too  :naughty:

good luck

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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2010, 08:24:45 PM »
I've also doubted the idea, but cuteness must prevail and spread throughout the world 

Reminds me of the Berry master in Pokèmon: "Flowers must grow and spread throughout the world!"

Anyway, if you're going to do a girl, shave your legs.

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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2010, 09:35:27 PM »
Among other things.
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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2010, 05:03:53 AM »
Among other things.
My beard / peach fuss (lol) too? Never!
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Re: The "Dragon" wants to cosplay! Maybe ><"
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2010, 01:50:07 PM »
i must agree with sumi. i cant imagine anyone wants to see rika with hary man legs

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