Would anyone remember the Bash Street Kids? -actually, not a bad idea
There are definitely different levels of "Cosplay". Lots of groups of mates, just having fun, at the fancy dress party level. Then the guys who've spent months researching & sourcing materials & accessories & practising their character in front of the mirror. Then there are the pros -the ones who could actually be the person they're portraying, with absurdly perfect costumes, voices & mannerisms. Most of those buy the VIP tickets which get them into the show early & don't really mingle. They spend their time in the other halls, listening to celebrity interviews or strutting their stuff on the competition catwalk.
So these are mostly the mid level guys. Some impressive suits though. Such attention to detail.
I loved the 2, 8 feet tall, robot characters. I'd love to do something like that.
Chewbacca was fabulous & could easily have been an actual film costume.
The Holy Grail crew might actually have been the cast from the stage version, which is on in London I think. Last year, the cast of Cats were there. The girl playing the serf with the 2 coconuts for a horse was absolutely spot on.
I liked the grim reaper -very simple costume & he stayed in character all day, just standing silently or slowly moving along the aisles ...I hope it was a costume anyway.
Lots of video game characters & Japanese "Anime" cartoon figures. I look at them & think You look amazing, but I've got no idea who you are.
A couple of Batmen, but dozens of Jokers in various guises -he's obviously the more fun one to play.
