But first a little backstory to his chosen photo because it is just way too hilarious: "I accidentally walked into a roving gang of Matt the Radar Technicians. We got into a heated discussion about how lame Kyleo Ren is. This guy pulled out a light saber and I said "well that's a fancy laser sword there buddy, thanks for the light". Proceeded to light my fake cigar on it lol."
How and when did you get into cosplay?
I've always made my own Halloween costumes, but I had never been to a con before 5 years ago. I was invited on a free vacation to Dragoncon. I learned there was a place for my passion to be appreciated.
What was the first cosplay you ever did?
The first cosplay at a con was a yellow lantern sith crossover. I didn't have access to a sewing machine so I bribed my mom to make a cloak of my design. Bought a light saber from ultrasabers and repainted the hilt. Then made a very basic set of armor.
What’s your approach to building a cosplay?
I have an absurdly long list of characters I want to do, including a few OC. My approach for making/research is always random, like I'll have a dream of 2 characters that got a crossover. Then I'll go wander around hobby stores, visualize in my head things I can use to make props. Then I'll take my 2 favorite versions of what I'm making and combine them to try and do something newish with something old.
It’s really hard to pick just one favorite cosplay, and I know for me it depends a lot on the situation, so I have a few different categories:
What is your favorite cosplay to wear to cons?
That would a tie depending on location/weather. For warmer cons: Iron Bull from Dragon Age. No shirt, and people will go out of their way to run over and take photos with me. So both meanings of the word cool. In cooler weather: Ghostrider. Not only did it come together and epic, the skull has a surprisingly high breathability and vision for me.
What is your favorite cosplay to wear for photoshoots?
Probably Ghostrider, for a demon from hell, he is surprisingly photogenic.
What was your favorite cosplay to make?
Indiana Jones as a jedi. Because I have a lightsaber whip.
If you can choose, what is your favorite cosplay in general?
I'd say Iron Bull. Such a fun character, and it's always well received.
Favorite fandom to cosplay from?
Probably Star Wars...its so easy to do crossovers and it's my favorite fandom.
Favorite con/cosplay moment?
Last year at Dragoncon, I got in the hotel elevator to go get pre-con coffee. The other people waiting for the elevator were the cast of Legends of Tomorrow. I started chatting with them and ended up getting invited to eat breakfast with them. The wife and friends were upset I didn't go back and get them buahahaha.
What is your dream cosplay (or cosplays plural, if there’s more than one)?
Probably Arthas Menethil from Warcraft. With a glowing frostmourne. It's a big armor build with lots of room for sweet LED armor. Plus probably the best sword in the series.
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