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Fanatic Wars

Books

By Alessandra Listen up, children.  Once upon a time there was no such thing as the Internet.  In those dark days we had to scrape and…

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The Whole Costumer’s Catalogue : A Review 

Essays
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Babychwan (Anaheim, CA)

Personal Stories
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Camille (Los Angeles, CA)

Personal Stories
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Austin Cosplay Swap Meet #1

Blog

The early anime cons (A-kon, Anime con’91, Anime expo’92) were all about the experience, because it was new for everyone. From finding new merch that you…

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Brian Flynn

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Spades & Aces (Anchorage, AK)

Personal Stories

Judges panel from left (seated front row): Fred Patten, Frederik Pohl, Carol Pohl, Joni Stopa, Jon Stopa, and unidentified man. George Scithers seated on stage with…

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Tricon 1966 Masquerade

Convention Report

It was directed by Luise Petti, with Bjo Trimble as a consultant who suggested designs and helped those making their own costumes. Elizabeth Pickering, a Star Trek model, brought to the con by…

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TRICON 1966 FASHION SHOW

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Anime Weekend Atlanta 2023: Farewell to the Cobb Galleria

Essays

By Mike Roe San Diego’s Comic-Con International — and all the cosplaying fans — is back this week for the first time in three years. Cosplayers…

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Comic-Con Is Live And In-Person Again And Yes, That Means Cosplayers Are Back. Why They’re So Excited

Covid

I havent been to a con since 2020 and even though things opened up a lot this year, I didnt go to pretty much any. I…

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Dio maxwellE

Covid

Okay, hands down, Otakon rules ! I’ve been to 5 cons across America in the past 3 months and I gotta say I really enjoy Otakon…

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Otakon 2010

Blog
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Stephen (UTAH)

Personal Stories
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@vakermaker (Dallas, TX)

Personal Stories
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Buffalo’s Best Batman (Buffalo, NY)

Causeplayer
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TrinityRen (Denver, CO)

Personal Stories
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Heroes & Villains

Books
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CosplayGen

Magazine
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Nikki Moxxi (Orange County, CA)

Personal Stories
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