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29 Cool Ways to Cosplay

From DIY Ironman to Anime Parades

— January 18, 2010 — Pop Culture
Cosplay is a growing…thing and 31 Cool Ways to Cosplay proves that point. If you have ever went to a comic-themed convention or answered the door on Halloween then you may have noticed the awesome anime/video game themed costumes that dominate life in general.

Now you don’t even have to leave your house to see these life dominating costumes. Simply click through 31 Cool Ways to Cosplay and be either envious or feel a little better about yourself.
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Cosplay Movie Reviews
Cosplay Movie Reviews
Klingons Review 'Star Trek' for LOVEFiLM.com
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Record-Breaking Cosplay
Record-Breaking Cosplay
Rutgers Sets Record for Most ‘Where's Waldo?' Characters
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Everyday Hero Shoots
Everyday Hero Shoots
Dulce Pinzon Photographs Mexican Immigrant Workers as Superheroes
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Horned Headdresses
Horned Headdresses
Tom Banwell's Horny Helmet is for Aries & Satyr Cosplay
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Geeky Dress Up
Geeky Dress Up
Lego Cosplay
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Cosplay Kickboxing
Cosplay Kickboxing
Nagashima's Cartoon Fighter Suit
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Superhero Fashion Catalogues
Superhero Fashion Catalogues
Diane von Furstenberg's 'Wonder Woman'
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Geek Fashion Fusion
Geek Fashion Fusion
Shirts Feature Iconic Superhero Mashups
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Anime Figurines in Costume
Anime Figurines in Costume
MikkuMiku Kagami Nendoroid Reflects International Cosplay Craze
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Cosplay Wrestling
Cosplay Wrestling
Kaiju Puts Japanese Movie Monsters in the Ring
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Anime Accessories
Anime Accessories
Haruhi Suzumiya's Yellow Hairband Completes Any Cosplay Outfit
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Husky Man Costumes
Husky Man Costumes
The Best Plus-Size Halloween Costumes Deliver Big Laughs
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Gamer Cosplay Contests
Gamer Cosplay Contests
Playboy Brings Class to Cosplay With Bayonetta Battle
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All-Weather Anime Cosplay
All-Weather Anime Cosplay
Acos' Season-Appropriate 'Haruhi Suzumiya' Uniforms
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Eccentric Animal Parades
Eccentric Animal Parades
Pet Cosplay Festival In Rio Helps Abandoned Animals
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Un-Fantasy Photoshoots
Un-Fantasy Photoshoots
'Super Not So Super' Makes Superheroes Look Ordinary
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French Cosplay Editorials
French Cosplay Editorials
The Marya Timonina French Maid Outfits for Vogue Russia
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Superhero Accessories
Superhero Accessories
Fringe Cuffs, Riveted Belts & Lace Dresses by Bec & Bridge
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Anime Parades
Anime Parades
World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya 2009 Honors Manga Culture
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Ping Pong Fashion Icons
Ping Pong Fashion Icons
Naomi Yotsumoto Wears Cosplay
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Superhero Editorials
Superhero Editorials
Superman Returns in Vogue
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Superhero Cosplay
Superhero Cosplay
The MegaCon Fantasy Convention
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Graduation Cosplay
Graduation Cosplay
Russian Grads Make Commencement a Costume Party
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Mashup Convention Cosplay
Mashup Convention Cosplay
WonderCon 2009's Motley Costumed Crew
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DIY Ironman
DIY Ironman
Fan Takes Cosplay to a Whole New Level With This War Suit
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Inflatable Cosplay Outfits
Inflatable Cosplay Outfits
Blow-Up Costumes for Cool Bodies and Hot Heads
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Video Game Fashion
Video Game Fashion
Cosplay Imitates Anime and Video Game Characters
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Comic Book Costumes
Comic Book Costumes
Taking the Art of Dressing Up to a Whole New Graphic Level
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