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Final Fantasy’s Lightning Farron returned looking much fiercer in XIII-2. Cosplayer Eclair specializes in costumes of the pink-haired protagonist, and captured her new armored look to perfection. Check out the impressive craftsmanship below. Who: The Character The character is Lightning Farron... More

In the world of BioShock costumes, Big Daddy(s) often steal the show. This isn’t the case with Monika Lee’s impressively executed Little Sister cosplay, complete with distressed duds, eeiry eyes, and an LED lit ADAM syringe. Check out her fantastic craftsmanship below. Who: The Character... More

Epi-Corner’s Epic Warrior of Light costume shows how a little can go a long way. Primarily constructed out of craft foam in a two-month marathon of little sleep, the final photos look like the game came to life. Check them out for yourself below! Who: The Character The character is Warrior of Light... More

Nadya’s Sophitia cosplay is a great example of how location and photography can complement a fantastic costume. The photos look as pitch-perfect as Nadya herself. Who: The Character The character is Sophitia Alexandra from Soul Calibur 3, the original version of the game . Why: The Decision I chose... More

Final Fantasy IX’s animated art direction and stylized characters make it tough for cosplayers to accurately tackle. What attracted me to Geb Geb’s phenomenal Garnet costume is not only the craftsmanship, but the fact that she embodies the character with an uncanny resemblance – a perfect... More

Konami’s Castlevania series boasts some of the most intricate and elegant costumes in the business. This reality makes taking on a character from the franchise a challenging prospect, but one that Adelhaid and Faeryx overcame, and then some. Check out the photos below. Who: The Character The characters... More

Cosplayer NealBomBad's astounding Cecil armor showcases an extremely interesting construction technique - 3D printing. Neal's knowledge of 3DS Max, modeling skills, and plenty of patience lent to an amazing end product. Check out the photos below. Who: The Character Cecil Harvey - The protagonist... More

Not only are these costumes impressive on a technical level, but the moody and majestic photography puts this cosplay heads and shoulders above the competition. Major props to both Dark and Ven on their phenomenal Birth by Sleep tribute. Who: The Character The characters are Ventus and Aqua in Keyblade... More

Odin Sphere plays host to many amazing character designs, including fan-favorite Velvet. Cosplayer Kalisheedra pulls off the simple but chic costume with style, and has inspired me to start the hunt for an equally impressive Gwendolyn costume. But for now, enjoy! Who: The Character The character is Velvet... More

Sorceress Edea is not only one of my favorite characters in the video game realm, but one of my favorite character designs. That's why I was excited to stumble upon Hopie Chan's fantastic rendition of Final Fantasy VIII's antagonist. Check out her gallery below! Who: The Character Sorceress... More

You may remember cosplayer Nebulauben from her fantastic Bayonetta recreation a while back. This time, the seasoned cosplayer has returned for a tribute to Capcom's Lost Planet, with partner Erikku-Kun by her side. Check out the stellar work on their costumes, with a special focus on some epic prop... More

I've heard time and time again (and know from personal experience) that cosplay can be a huge motivation to get in shape and improve your health. Cosplayer Elffi set his eye on Dissidia's Jecht, and used it as an opportunity to bulk up so to better represent the character at the World Cosplay... More

You may remember Malro Doll from another recent CosBlog, when she stepped into the pantsuit of James for a memorable Team Rocket photoshoot . This time, the internationally-known cosplayer is back with one of her earlier ensembles. Check out her lovely interpretation of Princess White Rose below. Who... More

Final Fantasy VIII summon Siren is a franchise favorite of mine, so I was ecstatic to see such a fantastic interpretation of the guardian brought to life. Don’t let the simple design fool you though, Cosplayer Etaru took on an engineering job when designing Siren’s elegant headdress. Despite... More

This week’s costume required one cosplayer to get seriously crafty with craft foam, a go-to material for anyone with an interest in armor. PhDPepper’s work takes armor fabrication to another level, with impressive attention to detail and obvious patience in the painting department. Check... More

The fact that every Shepard is unique to his or her creator gives a bit of flexibility when it comes to cosplay and special ownership over the final result. Check out cosplayer Zonbi’s vision of renegade Commander Shepard below. Who: The Character Commander Shepard from Mass Effect 2. I'm wearing... More

Cosplayer Konoe is a fan of fighting games, and you can tell by the caliber of her work on Seung Mina’s SCIII costume (pun intended). If you like her style, make sure to visit Konoe’s DeviantArt account to check out other costumes from Final Fantasy, Tekken, Devil May Cry, and more. Who:... More

Cosplayer Tracy (Kiwi5Frog) braved the cold to shoot her tribute to DCUO’s Circe, preparing the costume in less than a week to make an upcoming deadline. Check out a handful of snaps of the Wonder Woman villain below. Who: The Character Circe is a Wonder Woman Villain from DC Comics. She’s... More

Cosplayer Rebecca (QuarticMay) proves that cosplay doesn’t always have to be a pricey endeavor if you are crafty enough. Her Rikku costume is made almost entirely out of salvaged items pulled together in a very short span of time. Check out her work below! Who: The Character Rikku from Final Fantasy... More

While the costumes are simple enough, Team Rocket’s wild hairstyles make them somewhat difficult characters to pull off. Not for Russian cosplayers R&R, though, who took the time to style each wig to perfection. Check out the fantastic results below. Who: The Character Jessie and James (Team... More