NDK 2011 Costume Contest

Greetings, I have a new change to this blog. From this date forward when someone answers the questions I ask like "Anyone know who made this item?" with a correct answer they will get swag. The swag will be anything from prints from local artists and gift cards to anime shops to costume props to jewelry. Now onto the blog. Victory for the Masters Category! I would Like to Congradulate Michelle C., Stephanie H. (& Chris M.) and Frederick M (Hey that's me) on a job well done at NDK. These three contestants poured their hearts out to make some amazing cosplay for the Denver Region this last weekend. Have a peek bellow.

1st Place Master: #49 Michelle C. as Groudan from Pokemon

1st Place Master Craftsmanship: #45 Stephanie H. as Mellia from Knights in the Nightmare (Chris M. is co-creator)

1st Place Master Presentation: #50 Frederick M. as Captain Harlock from Captain Harlock and Old School Award: #50 Frederick M. as Captain Harlock from Captain Harlock For a complete list of all winners check out NDK's Offical Forum at: LINK Congratulations to everyone you did a wonderful job. To the winners Omedetou! It was an awesome show.

That's me chilling back stage after the contest. It was so Hot! I had to sit in front of the fan to cool off. I want to give a speacial thanks to Brooke M. Who did all my agent work for the weekend. She took photos, carried clip boards, registered me when i couldn't move, held props, grabbed water, and did just about everything I needed an extra set of hands for. Thanks Brooke. Now don't kill me but, Everyone say hi to Brooke and her nice big smile.

Brooke M. at NDK :)

I am rather proud of my friend Mike's Alucard from Hellsing. Nice staying in character nearly all weekend. I say nearly cus I think you let to many people live.

My Personal Favorite Costume from NDK. A Freaking GREYKNIGHT! Now if Only Lorenzo would get to work on mine

I'm not a big fan of furry... But in this adorable costume of Appa from Avatar the Last Air Bender, I'll make an exception. It melts my cold black Heart. So damn CUTE! So to go along with my cosplay I took along my crew. So please give a round of applause for the Crew of the Arcadia.

from Left to right then bottom. Maetel by Teresa M (in her first ever Cosplay), Harlock by Fred M, Kei Yuki by Meagen P, and First Mate Yattaran by Chris G (He even holds a model airplane). I saw a guy with these two puppets and laughed. Laughed with joy. When I was done laughing I took a pick because the detail work is really good. Anyone able to identify the puppets story of origin?

Craftsmanship Judge Storm: #12 Barbara D. as Vaporeon from Pokemon One last Picture. Its Steam Punk time, this was the premier of my Clockwork arm and brass cane. I meet many other crafty techies of the clock and gear but this is one of my favorite pictures. My next blog update will share more Steam Punk and more NDK photos (the Cosplay Skit Costumes). See you soon.