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Title: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: Tomato on July 19, 2017, 04:52:12 AM
So, you might have noticed I have an arguably creepier avatar than the ones that blinked every so often. Well, there's a story behind it.

For those of you who don't follow me on Facebook or Tumblr (which, tbf, you shouldn't...) a week or so ago I want to my second year at RTX Austin, at which I was finally able to realize my dream of dressing up as myself... or, rather, as my avatar character. Photos under spoiler tags for those going through recent posts. There's also a video of me asking a question at one of the panels, where you can see me come up to the panel for some swag.

Spoiler
(http://i.imgur.com/hSu7uGe.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/85xILYY.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/A7UaSfp.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX7gyoc_qHE

The young lady in the last photo is a good friend of mine and a far more prolific cosplayer, known on the interwebs as TheCosplayBunny. She basically helped me with 70% of the costume, built the armor, leaves, and did my makeup. Super happy with how the whole thing turned out.
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: daglob on July 19, 2017, 01:45:33 PM
Wooo... scary! :D

Actually, that's impressive. :thumbup:
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: BentonGrey on July 19, 2017, 02:46:51 PM
Wow, really impressive costume, 'Mato!
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: SickAlice on July 19, 2017, 08:42:53 PM
That is going to strike fear into the hearts of criminals and salads. You put the same caliber of design and detail orientation into this as you do in your graphics, not surprised there and great job.
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: Podmark on July 19, 2017, 10:27:28 PM
Well...that's slightly terrifying  :mellow:

Well done though.
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: deanjo2000 on July 19, 2017, 10:51:06 PM
So awesome :thumbup: I love it.
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: spydermann93 on July 20, 2017, 12:32:00 AM
Hahahaha, that's great, man!

Now for next year, gotta make sure you have a giant Tomato head and then your transformation shall be complete!
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: deano_ue on July 22, 2017, 06:07:02 PM
First of all damn mate bravo look amazing my mates are trying to get me to cosplay for an upcoming con to complete our group I'm still unsure


And second you know such a big named cosplayer and you don't tell your other struggling photographer friend who is would kill to do a cosplay style shoot lol ;) :P :P
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: Tomato on July 22, 2017, 08:55:33 PM
I mean... I'm sure she'd be honored if you wanted to fly from England to take photos.
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: deano_ue on July 23, 2017, 08:34:51 AM
Quote from: Tomato on July 22, 2017, 08:55:33 PM
I mean... I'm sure she'd be honored if you wanted to fly from England to take photos.

Lol only messing with you buddy honestly would love to mate but I need to keep my money for food and shelter ;)


And England bite your tongue Northern Ireland my friend
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: Reepicheep on July 23, 2017, 12:18:31 PM
Quote from: deano_ue on July 23, 2017, 08:34:51 AM
And England bite your tongue Northern Ireland my friend

*declares war*
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: UnkoMan on July 24, 2017, 02:49:27 AM
Oh my gosh, amazing! Great job!
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: Tomato on August 03, 2017, 09:45:01 PM
We're discussing me doing two costumes next year already. One is pretty set in stone and I'm super excited (Doing another Tomato, just have to buy the bodysuit), the other is a group DC-based cosplay we're still nailing down.

In ripest day.
Title: Re: So, I cosplayed myself...
Post by: Deaths Jester on August 03, 2017, 11:16:14 PM
You are going to scare Austinites and RTX visitors with that red makeup again?!? We couldn't stand it the first time around...