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The Resident Evil tall lady comes to life thanks to a former Olympian’s cosplayThe Resident Evil tall lady comes to life thanks to a former Olympian’s cosplay
Watch Adam Savage nerd out over the costume from the high school Alien playWatch Adam Savage nerd out over the costume from the high school Alien play
I wish Hasbro’s new Boba Fett helmet was available when I was a kidI wish Hasbro’s new Boba Fett helmet was available when I was a kid
Watch Adam Savage make a flying Iron Man suit in his new show, Savage BuildsWatch Adam Savage make a flying Iron Man suit in his new show, Savage Builds
English Heritage is posting watchers on Hadrian’s Wall before Game of Thrones returnsEnglish Heritage is posting watchers on Hadrian’s Wall before Game of Thrones returns
A New Jersey high school adapted Alien for its spring playA New Jersey high school adapted Alien for its spring play
This beautiful short Star Wars fan film brings Hamlet to a galaxy far, far awayThis beautiful short Star Wars fan film brings Hamlet to a galaxy far, far away
League of Legends’ virtual K-pop band is helping the game attract a whole new audienceLeague of Legends’ virtual K-pop band is helping the game attract a whole new audience
This Halloween, use a 3D-printed prop to complete your last-minute costumeThis Halloween, use a 3D-printed prop to complete your last-minute costume
A man evades relentless drones in this action-packed science fiction filmA man evades relentless drones in this action-packed science fiction film
Watch Colin Furze build a life-size TIE Silencer from Star Wars: The Last JediWatch Colin Furze build a life-size TIE Silencer from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
How The Handmaid’s Tale inspired a protest movementHow The Handmaid’s Tale inspired a protest movement
Why have children’s Halloween costumes gotten so much better?Why have children’s Halloween costumes gotten so much better?
How costumers are using cosplay to overcome mental and physical disabilitiesHow costumers are using cosplay to overcome mental and physical disabilities
The popularity of Wonder Woman cosplay at Comic-Con is a message to HollywoodThe popularity of Wonder Woman cosplay at Comic-Con is a message to Hollywood
Sneaky Zebra’s San Diego Comic-Con video captures the essence of cosplaySneaky Zebra’s San Diego Comic-Con video captures the essence of cosplay
Adam Savage explains why space suits are his happy placeAdam Savage explains why space suits are his happy place
At San Diego Comic-Con, movie props and costumes are a cottage industryAt San Diego Comic-Con, movie props and costumes are a cottage industry
A father built a kickass Star Wars ship out of cardboard for his daughterA father built a kickass Star Wars ship out of cardboard for his daughter
This Harry Potter prequel fan film looks even better than Fantastic BeastsThis Harry Potter prequel fan film looks even better than Fantastic Beasts
Watch a team of blacksmiths craft a Wonder Woman shield from scratchWatch a team of blacksmiths craft a Wonder Woman shield from scratch
Watch Adam Savage nerd out over Alien: Covenant’s space suitsWatch Adam Savage nerd out over Alien: Covenant’s space suits
Why I love building Star Wars troopersWhy I love building Star Wars troopers
The Rock can be anything, except a believable PikachuThe Rock can be anything, except a believable Pikachu
Cosplayers influenced the costume design in Star Wars animated showsCosplayers influenced the costume design in Star Wars animated shows
Sneaky Zebra’s latest video highlights the creativity of the cosplay communitySneaky Zebra’s latest video highlights the creativity of the cosplay community
Adam Savage on his live science show, cosplay, and ‘promoting the joy in making things’Adam Savage on his live science show, cosplay, and ‘promoting the joy in making things’
This is a terrible recap of The Expanse, except that it’s full of cats in cute costumesThis is a terrible recap of The Expanse, except that it’s full of cats in cute costumes
Here’s how to make that adorable Stormtrooper doll from Rogue OneHere’s how to make that adorable Stormtrooper doll from Rogue One
How dedicated Star Wars fans built Rogue One costumes before they saw the film

My quest for a shoretrooper costume led me to a dark and snowy parking lot

Andrew Liptak
YouTube filmmaking duo Sneaky Zebra on shooting their incredible cosplay music videosYouTube filmmaking duo Sneaky Zebra on shooting their incredible cosplay music videos
How to turn a Stormtrooper toy into a kid-sized Halloween costume
Meet the incredible cosplayers of New York Comic Con

Passion, glue, and a lot of EVA foam

Andrew Liptak
Here’s why DragonCon draws in the best of the cosplay communityHere’s why DragonCon draws in the best of the cosplay community
Sneaky Zebra’s Prop Wars is the nerdiest fight you’ll ever watchSneaky Zebra’s Prop Wars is the nerdiest fight you’ll ever watch
This cosplay video is the cure for your post-Comic-Con bluesThis cosplay video is the cure for your post-Comic-Con blues
Lightsaber battles are as fun and fantastic in real life
How I would have improved Comic-Con’s Rave of Thrones partyHow I would have improved Comic-Con’s Rave of Thrones party
An LGBTQ fan convention is banning toy guns after the Orlando shootingAn LGBTQ fan convention is banning toy guns after the Orlando shooting
The greatest Star Wars lightsabers in the world are built by fans

We go on the search for the ultimate Skywalker saber.

Bryan Bishop

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