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[UPDATE] We’re already at $1,750! I can’t believe it! The generosity and support of the gaming community/industry is overwhelming.
On the technical side, I never expected the price to skyrocket like this. My original intent was to pay out the auction via Paypal, as most eBay business is conducted. From there I would make the donation to the Red Cross, choosing the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief option and providing public proof of said donation. Now that bids have surpassed my wildest expectations, I’m not willing to let eBay take such a massive chunk out of the donation by using standard sale practices.
eBay has an option to donate 100% of proceeds to specific non-profits, including the American Red Cross. I’m working with the Red Cross directly (as I hit several frustrating roadblocks with eBay) to ensure “honor of intent” for the donation, meaning that when I alter the listing to donate directly to the Red Cross, they will guarantee the money goes to the relief effort in Japan. I’ll keep you updated when the process is finished, but I’m positive this is the most effective way to make the donation.
Thank you all!
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I spent the entire weekend brainstorming ways to utilize my skills to raise money for relief in Japan. My original idea was to create a custom Munny to sell on eBay, but time unfortunately won’t allow for that. After much thought, I’ve decided to part ways with my prized keepsake, an autographed Nintendo DS signed by some of the biggest names in gaming. More
This week's CosBlog features an amazing tribute to Samus Aran in her iconic Zero Suit. Cosplayer Ana Aesthetic made the spandex suit from scratch, showcasing her considerable talents in the process! Enjoy the photos! More
This week’s CosBlog sees Vanessa Arrevillaga dressed as Jill Valentine in her iconic STARS uniform. Additionally, we’ve got a funny twist on another popular Resident Evil Character - Zombie Girl. In Resident Evil 2 you may have noticed a lack of diversity in Raccoon City’s population – namely that most of the undead are copies of each other. Cosplayer Shirak pays tribute to the female zombie in Raccoon City for the official Capcom zombie walk in her native London. Enjoy! More
This week we’ve got one of my personal favorite Final Fantasy girls, Selphie Tilmitt from Final Fantasy VIII. Cosplayer SigmaRue pulls off the look with style, lucky to already have hair perfect for the part. Check out her costume details and photos below!Who: The CharacterSelphie Tilmitt from Final Fantasy VIII.Why: The Decision“Final Fantasy VIII is one of my favorite games of all time, with Selphie being my absolute favorite Final Fantasy girl. I realized one summer that I didn't have this costume in my closet and just couldn't stand it anymore. I had spent a good deal of time working on more complex characters and wanted something simple, but fun to make. Plus, I needed another costume to wear at Sakura-con. So, Selphie happened. I found the perfect fabric after my first fabric store run.” What: The Process“From start to finish, the costume took about two months to make, but I spaced out different portions of the costume. The dress is made of a soft gabardine and took about three days to sew. I didn't use a pattern, so it required more time than I expected to make it fit me correctly. I added the detail top stitches one month later, which took two days of very slow sewing to complete. The zipper pull was done in a few hours with sculpey and spray paint. It was by far the easiest aspect of the costume to construct. The total cost came to about $60.”Where and When: The Debut“I'll debut this cosplay at Sakura-con in April and I'm incredibly excited about it. The first photoshoot took place at my house, thanks to my talented photographer sister, Emily.” Links: The CosplayerYou can find me at DeviantArt, Twitter and Cosplay.com