Do you like dressing up in costumes for Halloween or a special event? Would you like to be able to attend more functions with costumes? Then Cosplay is for you. This is the “hottest”creative and imaginative hobby being enjoyed by amateurs and professionals.
No, there are no lines to memorize and you do not have to act in a play or any type of theatre performance. Select a character that you would like to be and become that personality for a period of time.
People who participate in this activity can be found at celebrity, sci-fi, and other types of conventions which welcome costumed personalities. They can also be found at promotional events such as books or movies.
Costume ideas:
- Space creatures
- Robots
- Military and other combative characters
- Fantasy creatures
- Monsters
- Mythical characters and creatures
- Movie characters
- Super heroes
- Puppets
- Cartoon characters
- Sexual fantasies
- Toys
- Distorted human appearances
- Original creations fabricated by your imagination
The participants of this activity enjoy making their personal creations whether it is original or copying a favorite character of their choice. These people take great pride in their talents and skills which are needed to assemble a costume.
Regardless if the costume is purchased, rented or made by your skillful hands, cosplay is a lot of fun.
In addition to entertainment for self or others this interest may:
- Jumpstart a new career
- Photos of your costume may win contests, modeling, or a movie invitation
- Satisfy your need to portray various characters
- Meet celebrities and other famous people at the conventions and costumed promotions
- New social life with people who share your interest
- Travel
- Satisfy your creativity and imagination
Various talents used in arts and crafts are utilized in making these costumes. Copying and duplicating a simple character can be easy or an ordeal depending on your skills.
A monster or a military costume will involve crafts from plastics, foam, wiring, electronics, metal assembly, and more which may be needed for the costume and the props. In this example sewing fabric, fur, feathers, skins, leather, and other garment needs may require a sewing machine or hand stitching may be the solution.
Regardless if the costume is purchased, rented or made by your skillful hands, cosplay is a lot of fun.
This an up and coming “hot” hobby for everyone to enjoy. There is a niche for any interest, talent or skill which you may possess and wish to keep active.