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Cosplayer Rachel Chambers steps into the oversized shoes of Sora for CosBlog #47, making sure to find the perfect parts for the notoriously difficult costume. Check out the costume details and gallery below.
Who: The CharacterThis character is "Sora" from the video game Kingdom Hearts II.Why: The DecisionI chose to do Sora because I absolutely adore the Kingdom Hearts series and honestly it was the first game I've ever played that had a fantastic story line and was more than just shooting a gun or being a frog trying to cross the street. Sora was always my favorite character from the games so I thought I could take a stab at it.What: The ProcessThe costume I actually found after hours and hours of searching on eBay. The next thing I needed was shoes because I refuse to half-way do the job and wear tennis shoes to a Con. I've seen that too many times. So again after another couple hours worth of searching I came across this item on eBay.
After purchasing the costume I chose to get colored contacts because Sora’s eyes are blue and my natural eye color is green. Like I said, couldn't go halfway ;)
Then, to my surprise my amazing friend (whom I'm forever in debt to) commissioned Cupcake Rufflebutt to do my wig.Anyways, all together the costume, shoes, and contacts, were about $280. Luckily I didn't pay for the wig which was roughly $150. Where and When: The DebutI wore my Sora costume proudly for the first time in New Orleans for Mechacon VI held at the Marriott hotel. The photoshoot was taken in St. Thomas and done by Kaitlin Freeman who can be found here. I didn't actually choose to take the photos in St. Thomas but I was invited to go with Kaitlin and her family to the island. Is was the opportunity of a lifetime I couldn't pass up. Plus it was absolutely perfect because in Kingdom Hearts, Sora’s hometown is an island called "Destiny Island." Go figure. :PLinks: The CosplayerYou can find me on my personal DeviantArt account, or my group page.
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Thanks goodness Kingdom Hearts doesn't use live-action cutscenes.
She bares a resemblance to Justin Bieber and my friend Susan.
Though, it is impressive. I think we should leave Sora to Osment.
While Sora's character makes it their own style...it just does not seem to work for cosplay.
honestly though this was justin bieber...almost got very angry and threw something...
The costume looks good. I like how she was climbing a palm tree just like Sora does in the first game. Wish I could have seen the shoes though.
Everybody keeps saying there is a resemblance to bieber. I see more of a resemblance to young haley joel osmont, which makes the cosplay so much more awesome.
This is pretty good, and this would be a difficult costume to do.
Even the best of the best Sora cosplay or crossplay... just doesn't sit well with me *shudder* Not a fan of that character design being brought into the real world.
wow, that hair is impressive
i dont know, but for me it was pretty hard to tell she was a girl, lol
looks cool, and weird... at the same time...
but i think she looks a bit to big(not age, but height) for the cosplay. but other than that, pretty cool!
I'd have to say that's pretty realistic. Now all she needs is a Keyblade. Hmmm...
The only thing the fourth pic up needs is sea salt ice cream
awesome. do Roxas next!