Cosplay Props Making Workshop

Another anticipated event to come for cosplayers alike and aspiring cosplayers. Cosplayers are putting hardwork for their costumes, accessories, and most importantly, the props. Props are a part of our cosplay experience, especially when the character is carrying a signature weapon, accessories and some other details present in the character. Unlike any cosplay event, Cosplay Props Making Workshop will teach you the basic props making, techniques, knowledge, information and the things to remember in props making. I am so excited knowing how to make my props and the same time, to be able to have a more realistic cosplay experience!

Our friends, Mr. Arvee Yap, Mr. Kerty Tabana, Mr. Rankun Matsuyama, and Mr. Alan Villarias are well known cosplayers here in Cebu and are well known for making awesome and realistic props. They are known also for making realistic armors, weapons, accessories, helms, projectiles, swords and etc. They make their own cosplay props, help eachother along the way and decided to come up with a workshop to help cosplayers and aspiring cosplayers to make their own props as well.

Let me introduce to you some of their works on-hand. They are made out of pure passion, hardwork, patience and sweat. =D

Arvee Yap (a.k.a. Onigiri Wasabi)

He personally made every cosplay costumes he portrays. A very creative and passionate cosplayer/props maker. Passion is the word best described this award winning cosplayer. A combination of both cosplay and skills all together. With a little help and support from family and friends, Arvee made his armors and props out of pure passion and love for cosplay. Arvee specializes in helms and armors.

Kerty Tabaña

For the cosplay community, Kerty is a well-known props maker. A lot of cosplayers who are in need of props and cosplay weapons, will offer commissions to Kerty. For him, props making is his passion. He thinks more about how to make and furnish his props for cosplayers. Kerty also has a thing for doing crossplays. He cosplays a girl character a lot during cosplay events, but behind his long curly wigs, small skirts, fake boobs and hot make-up, is a creative and passionate props maker. He specializes in weapons and other props alike. 

Rankun Matsuyama 

Ranrik is a very creative cosplayer in the community. What can I say, he is someone who can make something out of nothing. Mostly his materials are made out of inexpensive products but guarantee's a high quality, realistic and durable cosplay props. He made almost all his cosplay props out of inspiration, passion, imagination and creativity. He also won different awards during cosplay events and competitions. He specializes blunt type props and projectiles.

Alan Villarias

 

Allan is awesome, because he can do magic. Like a genie, your wish is his to command. His cosplay props are commissioned not only by cosplayers but also, people who are interested in his work. He also makes his props for his own enjoyment and fun. He has a thing for making small swords too for his collection. Just gave him an image of the prop that you wanted him to make and POOF. Magic. But no, he makes his props out of hard work, patience and most importantly, for the fun of it. He is also a cosplayer and a well known propsmith in the cosplay community. He specializes in blade type weapons, swords and knives.

All is well for these four props maker. They are very passionate, humble, and creative. They make cosplay experience fun not just for themselves but also to fellow cosplayers who share the same interests in cosplay and ofcourse, making our own props. As the four teamed up together to organize a workshop for cosplayers and aspiring cosplayers alike, they will be able to share the things they have personally learned from the years of cosplaying and props making. The Cosplay Props Making Workshop will help fellow cosplayers to experience a stress free, fun and realistic props making. Here are a few information:

 Registration Fee is 200 Php. 

Materials will be provided will be as follows, Scissors, Adhesive, Cutter, Pencil, Ruler, Airfoam. Light Snacks aswell. 

Only 40 slots available. Pre-registration and payment assure you a slot.

Teachers/Speaker/Instructor: Onigiri Wasabi, Kerty Tabana, Alan Villarias and Rankun Matsuyama

Lesson: Basic Cosplay Propsmaking 101

We need funds to start this project that aims for the betterment of Cosplaying quality here in Cebu, we have no sponsors backing us up, so we need your support on this endeavor. makagasto man gani ta ug linibo for contacts wigs and costumes kani pa kaha! nyahahahahaha~

Meet up for pre-registration & payments will be on this dates:
November 27, 5-7 PM Sat. SM Food Court Left Side Area of Stage
December 1, 5-7 PM Wed, SM Food Court Left Side Area of Stage
December 4, 5-7 PM Sat, SM Food Court Left Side Area of Stage
Will also be bringing "I love Cosplay" pins priced @ 50 Each, Reusable Casing.

Event will be on December 11, 2010, 12:30-5:30 pm

at Family Park, Pavilion, Talamban, Cebu City. 

 For more info, visit their Facebook:

Official Facebook Event Page

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ARCHON 2010 Official Updated Guidelines + Cosplay Interview Plans

ARCHON '7: 2010

Written by: eunice "eun_ice" enrera

Another exciting yet the most anticipated anime convention to come this November 6, 2010 happening at the Ayala Center Cebu. This event is organized by the Sacred Heart School- Jesuits. This event would surely win the hearts of those who loves anime, roleplaying games, comics, and cosplay enthusiast!

ARCHON 2010 are organizing certain activities like cosplay competition, Tekken 6 Tournament, drawing conests and much much more! Here are the official guidelines for the said event:

ARCHcon stands for Anime, Roleplaying, Comic and Hobbies CONvention. ARCHcon is a Grand Hobbies Convention here in Cebu City, Philippines that happens once a year. ARCHcon aims to be an open venue where people will be able to gather together and have fun with their hobbies. The goal of ARCHcon is to help hobbyist gather and increase the awareness of the general public about their hobbies.

Versus Gaming Tournament: Tekken 6

· Single elimination matches
· Infinite time
· 3 Rounds
· Bringing your own arcade stick/controller is allowed
· Standard set up only. You may change control set up before the match
· Pausing in mid-fight is an instant DQ
· Final match up is 5 rounds.

Registration and payment if any will be on the spot during the event.

DRAWING CONTEST

· Papers to be used will be distributed on the spot.
· Participants can bring their own drawing materials excluding the paper. (Marked papers specifically for contest will be provided)
· Contestants will have up to 3:00 PM to submit their OCDs.
· Each character entry should have at least one descriptive paragraph made of 4 – 5 sentences.
· All entries after the designated time are disqualified.

Possible themes: Gothic, Samurai, Futuristic or Superhero. 

Registration and payment if any will be on the spot during the event.

COSPLAY COMPETITION: SINGLE & GROUP COSPLAY

GENERAL RULES:

1. Anyone from any organization can join.

2. We will accept characters from any written or visual media. Original Character’s (OC’s) will not be eligible for the competition.

3. Registration will be done before and during the day of the convention. Registering early will not determine the order of performance. We will randomly select which group/individual will perform first.

4. Metal props and metal costume components are allowed for this competition. With that in mind please nothing bladed, or anything that will pose immediate harm to any of the participants of the convention or yourself. (We advise those who carry swords to please keep them sheathed as much as possible). We will still not allow any pyrotechnics or chemicals to be used on and off stage.

5. Groups must present a skit. Single division participants may not need to present a skit BUT will be interviewed on stage.

6. This year we put great emphasis on character but we know it’s tiring to be acting like your character all day. Therefore you need only be in character from 2:00 PM till after you have gone on stage. Please be in the convention proper area during that time.

7. This year our parade of characters will be held on stage to also give a chance to people who want to take photos of those cosplaying (additional details will follow).

8. Please bring your CDs with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.

9. There will be a repair booth for those who need to make emergency repairs during the convention.

10. We know that cosplaying your favorite characters is exciting but please let’s keep it wholesome. Ayala is a family place after all.

11. The breakdown for this year will be:
· 50% - Character (on & off stage)
· 30% - Skit (audience impact, originality, neatness) / Interview (audience impact and IN character answering)
· 20% - Costume (accuracy & neatness)

SINGLE DIVISION RULES:

1. Should you present a skit you will be given between 1 – 3 minutes of performing time.

2. Once again if you wish to have your own music played during your time please bring a CD.

3. If you have entered yourself in the single division you will not be allowed to participate in the group division FOR ANY ROLE.

Registration Fee = P50.00

GROUP DIVISION RULES:

1. Group Participants will be allowed only 2 – 9 Members. This will not include props men if you should have any. We will allow props men to handle materials on stage however if the skit will look messy due to the number of people on stage it will affect your score.

2. You will be given only 3 – 5 minutes of performing time. Anymore will be deducted from your score. Timer starts when your skit officially starts. Set up all you want.

3. We encourage the group to interact with the other participants either as a group or individual.
4. Please bring a CD with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.

Registration Fee = P100.00 per member

Pre-registration: (Singles)
1. Name:
2. Age
3. Name of Character:
4. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character you're cosplaying is in:
5. Skit or Interview?
6. Picture of the character you are cosplaying:

Pre-registration: (Groups)
1. Name of Group:
2. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character your group is cosplaying in:
3. Number of Members in the group:
4. Picture of the characters you are cosplaying:

Email your Pre-Registrations to: jesserussellyaptan@gmail.com

Note: For on the spot Registrations please bring a picture of the character(s) you're cosplaying both for Groups and Singles Cosplay.

There you have it guys! Admission is free! Get to see the awesome Tekken players, the most artistic artists in and also, the coolest cosplayers around Cebu! Also PLEASE VISIT FINLUST's ARCHON entry to view the official schedules for a the program. :)

COSPLAY INTERVIEW

I am teaming up with Mr. Gary Montejo, a cosplayer and an organizer, to do an interview with some of the pioneer cosplayers here in Cebu. Hopefully it would be a successful one! I am hoping for a fun interview and experience with Mr. Montejo and the cosplayers that we are attempting to interview with. The chosen cosplayer is yet to put private but will be updated soon as we have our meeting about it, and ofcourse, publish it here in Anime Otaku Crib! Keep posted!