Closed

All’s well that ends well.

cynthialeigh — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:42:58 +0000

This blog has been closed by Today.com for being inactive. I’d like to remove the content from it, but seeing as most of it is time sensitive, I’m not really worried about it.

I’m probably just going to revive this blog on a site that isn’t run by a bunch of nazi’s.

Top 5 Gifts for Female Cosplayers

cynthialeigh — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:48:37 +0000

It’s the holidazes again! For those who are currently shopping for a female friend who cosplays, this is 5 items they’d probably love to have for this holidaze season:

1) Cosworx Gift Certificate

Cosworx offers various cosplay-recommended wigs and shoes, japanese magazines, and even cat ears. The site is well-known throughout the cosplay community, and is actually run by several prominant cosplayers. G/Cs start at $10, can go as high as $200, and are sent via email.

2) Doctored Locks Gift Certificate

Doctored Locks is a trusted seller of wigs, hair pieces and extensions, and other hair styling products. Cosplayer and Wig Styler, Katie Blair recommends this site, and often purchases materials through it for her creations. G/Cs range between $10 to $500 and can be snail or e-mailed.

3) Hancock Fabrics Gift Card

One of the largest retailers of craft supplies and fabric, if you can’t find it available on Hancock’s website, then you can check out one of their numerous retail stores throughout the U.S.

4) Amazon.com Gift Card

Amazon.com is an international known proprietor of books, movies, and other media. But they also sell items offer by their various affiliate sellers. Items that include: make-up, sewing machines, and official cosplay accessories. Not to mention the books and videos on sewing, special fx make-up, and prop building that are available.

5) Ebay.com Gift Card

There’s a HUGE variety of items sold through eBay every single day. Why not get a g/c that can be used to purchase ANY of the items on the site? You can virtually buy everything someone needs for a cosplay on eBay alone!

Anime Expo is Looking for Maids/Bulters for Cafe!

cynthialeigh — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:18:55 +0000

Hi everyone Anime Expo is doing a maid cafe for 2009. If you interested please look at this….

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We are looking for girls and guys who would like to volunteer for a Maid/Butler café at Anime Expo 2009. (Yes this also mean crossplayers as well).
Note: we are only looking for one male who can play a female and one female who can play a maleRequirements:
• Must be 18 and over with a Valid ID
• Nice personality and is kind to people (people oriented).

o Restaurant experience is a plus but not needed.

• Will be able to come to most (90%) of the meetings located in Anaheim, Ca. (This is orientation and training).

• Not shy to dance in front of people (as a group) and does not have any physical or health problems. (For example dancing the lucky star dance).

• Is a team player and have a willing heart to learn and try new things.
(like playing games)
• Is also willing to work more then 8hrs per day at the convention (Anime Expo).

• Also willing to place ideas and thoughts into the café. (Because this is our first one we want to make it right and get as much impute as possible).

• Willing to buy or make the maid outfits (just in case AX can not provide it for us). Maid outfits might cost between, $50 - $200.

Compensation:
• Staff Perks: Shared hotel room, food, passes for you and a friend, etc.

What to bring:
• Send an email to maidcafe@anime-expo.org with a small description of yourself and a character you have in mind to audition for, as well as a current picture.Location:
• At the SPJA office in Anaheim
• 1733 South Douglass Road, Suite F
Anaheim, CA 92806
United States of America

Time:
• Oct 11 2008 (Sat)
• Auditions will start at 10:00am and we will take the last person at 4:00pm sharp.

• The Office will be closed from 12pm-1pm for lunch.

Note: if you have any questions please email us maidcafe@anime-expo.org. Hope to hear everyone soon.- Hitomi

Here is the list of the Characters.
(Note: Names can be changed):

Females:
• January F
o (oldest)
o Calm yet has a very soft spoken voice very caring but can be a leader
o She is very elegant

• February F
o (3nd oldest)
o A book worm
o Is a little shy
o Wears glasses
o More of a geek
o Knows a lot about anime and manga

• April F
o Anyone. You have to wow us with who you are =).

• May F
o The happy bouncy type
o She enjoys making everyone happy and loves to have a nice conversations
o Don’t give her sugar.

• July F
o The hipper one
o She is full of energy and can talk to anyone
o Almost like a bad ass but not really
o She is not scared of anything

• September F
o She is an very nice person
o She will always wanting to help and make sure everything is going well
o She can be a bit shy but always has a warm happy smile

• December F (youngest)
o She is the cutest out of the group (in personality).

o She is the innocent one
o She does not know much but is always willing to learn and gain new information from people
o She always love to be educated
o She asks many questions and eagerly waits for the answer.

Males:

• March M (2nd oldest)
i.
He is the leader of the males
ii.
He is intelegent and knows what he wants
iii. He is not shy and tells his other borthers what to do.

iv.
A strong character

• June M
i. The hot one out of the group.

ii. He knows how to charm girls and make them fall for him.

iii.
He is not shy and loves being around women

• August M
i. This one is the badass out of the group. He act tough and not shy to talk to anyone.

ii.
His clothing is never kept clean but is always rugged

• October M
i.
He is a kind hearted male who wants to protect his mistress and from harm

• November M
i. The youngest out of the males.

ii.
He is cute and has a very kind heart.

Youtube has it!

cynthialeigh — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:17:40 +0000

Many prop and costume designers have started making basic videos of their creations in an effort to teach others just how to make common items used in anime, manga, and historical asian attire. Youtube, well-known throughout the internet for it’s collection of vids, has an ever growing myriad of these videos available for anyone to puruse at their leisure. Whether you’re looking to be a Zodiac Knight, or a Princess from the Forbidden Kingdom, budding designers are offering up more and more accurate tutorials for those questing for the “perfect cosplay”.

Like this vid below that highlights how to make a realistic sword from cardboard!

MTV Announces “True Life: I’m a Fanboy”

cynthialeigh — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:40:49 +0000

The MTV cable channel’s True Life documentary series has announced a casting call for an upcoming “True Life: I’m a Fanboy” episode that will profile fans of anime, manga, comics, and fantasy novels. Cosplaying and overnight lining before movie premieres or book releases will be among the examples of fan activities the documentary plans to look at, while issues to be highlighted include fandom interfering with work or school, and being misunderstood by parents and significant others. Potential participants (both male and female) who would like to appear on the show must be between the ages of 16 and 28 and are asked to submit an application, along with their name, e-mail address, phone, and a recent photo to fanboy@mtvnet.com.

Since it premiered in 1998, True Life’s episodes have looked at such themes as addiction to crystal meth, returning from service in Iraq, stuttering, and not trusting one’s boyfriend or girlfriend. It has since been honored by awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, the Entertainment Industries Council, and the NAACP.

Here’s your chance to appear in Cosmode 24!!!

cynthialeigh — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:24:08 +0000

Cosmode, the leading cosplay magazine in the world, is looking to add a new feature page to its magazine with profile photos of cosplayers from outside of Japan. This page will be done in conjunction with Cosplay.com.

This will be a regular feature in the Japan version of Cosmode, starting in issue 24 (October issue).

To be included in the first one, please submit the following by September 10th at the latest:

• One (1) good quality photo to be used as a profile shot. Please make sure that it’s not a scenic image, but a close-up (full-body is ok) photo of you in cosplay. Cosmode will likely crop the photo.
• Cosplay.com Username
• Cosplay.com ID # (your member ID, found in your URL)
• Country

Please send everything via email to submissions@cosplay.com. In the subject, you can put “Cosmode 24 Profile” or something similar.

Rules
You must be a Cosplay.com member in good standing.
You must be at least 18.
You must have at least three (3) costumes in your Cosplay.com profile, with icons.
You must have a profile icon.
You must have at least five (5) photos uploaded on Cosplay.com.
You MUST have permission to submit the photo that you are submitting. By submitting an image you warrant that you have permission to allow the photo to be published in print.
The photo must not have any text, CG or other writing anywhere on the image.
The photo must be a solo shot of you in your costume, not a group photo.

Cosmode will choose up to 25 of the shots, and put them in a collage on one page, listing your Cosplay.com ID and Username. Please note that depending on the number of submissions, there will likely be a number that are not accepted the first time around. This is a space limitation only - we will be doing this in each issue and a new group of 20-25 people will get featured each time. Each member may only be featured once.

We will post information on Cosmode 25 submissions in October, allowing for more time for that issue.

It’s a rather simple process, but please post any questions in this thread.

Info on photo quality:
Please send in the largest filesize you can for the image, the larger the better. I recommend at least 700 pixels on the long end. Optimal size would be over 1024. If you can submit a 240 or 300dpi version, even better. The image does not need to be from a pro-level shoot, but should be a decent, clear photo.

Wanna appear in a GameFly Commercial?

cynthialeigh — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:12:54 +0000

GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, is inviting gamers everywhere to suit up as their favorite video game character for a chance to appear in a GameFly TV commercial. Now is the time to pull out those Solid Snake ’staches and Master Chief costumes.

The GameFly Super Fan Casting Call is the first contest of its kind from GameFly and a way to personally connect with the gaming community in a fun, interactive and rewarding way. Contestants will compete by submitting a video of themselves portraying their favorite video game character during one of three live casting call events or online at www.gamefly.com/superfan. Submissions must be :45 seconds or less and should “show and tell” us why you love GameFly and why the character you’re dressed as is your favorite.

Events will be held at:

· September 9, Los Angeles - Hollywood and Highland Center/12-6 p.m. PST

· September 16, Chicago - ESPN Zone/12-6 p.m. CST

· September 23, New York - Hawaiian Tropic Zone/12-6 p.m. EST

Video submissions will be accepted from August 26th - September 30th. Voting is open to everyone beginning October 1 through October 31st. The person whose video gets the most votes will win a trip to Hollywood to appear in a GameFly’s TV commercial.

College & Gustav

cynthialeigh — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:30:44 +0000

Sorry for the lack of updates lately, but I resumed classes the last week of August, so first I was busy with classes. Then Hurricane Gustav showed up last week, and basically reaked havok on everybody’s lives in Southern Louisiana. So my family and I had to evacuate all the way to Tallahassee, FL for the past few days so that we could avoid the storm.

We’ve since returned, and I’ve had to deal with sewage problems (400 of the 505 pumps are out), all the food in our fridge rottening due the power outage, and many people I know are without electricity/their homes are damaged. To top that off, I have to get back into the mind frame for school on Monday. -_-”

Can someone please stop the merry-go-round, I want to get off?

Looking for L.A. Cosplayers

cynthialeigh — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:57:45 +0000

Ever wanted to be apart of someone’s vlog? Maybe be a little internet famous? A site is currently looking for a group of cosplayers to act out weekly anime updates!

Howdy everyone,
We’re looking for cosplayers (individuals or teams) in the Los Angeles area to help with a new Web Anime Update project we’re working on.

Basically, we’re going for a weekly anime update online. We want to have cosplay groups come in on occasion to do reinactments of scenes from the week’s events. We’re also looking for mass amounts of cosplayers to help with our photoshoot for our website. So whether you like acting in costume, or just posing, we could use you!

If you want to be involved or know of any ideas on groups in the area, please let us know, and we’ll get you more information!

Write about Cosplay!

cynthialeigh — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:09:57 +0000

Do you like journalism and want to write about cosplay? Then why not put in for a cosplay writing position with the Girls Entertainment Network!

Hey everyone,

We are looking to add to our AMAZING staff at the Girls Entertainment Network. We are looking for female cosplayers who would be interested in writing about the cosplay world for us. You would be under the watchful eye of Ms.Naru - our main cosplay manager on the site.

Please email me at Aktrez@girlsentertainmentnetwork.com if you are interested in learning more.

Becky