These geeky costumes prove that playing dress up and making extravagant costumes aren't just for Halloween anymore.
The phenomenon known as cosplay features fully grown adults embracing their inner child by dressing up in geeky costumes based on their favorite franchises. From video game series like Final Fantasy, Assassin's Creed, StarCraft and Bioshock, to other movie and comic book franchises like Batman, Warhammer and Star Wars, there's a ton of creativity and hard work that goes into getting out of reality and into a fantasy world where the costume wearer is the star.
Geeky costumes know no boundaries, and these cosplay finds prove that it doesn't matter what the budget, time of year and gender is, the only thing that stands between someone and the geeky costumes of their dreams is simply time and imagination.
30 Mind-Blowing Geeky Costumes
From Realistic Fantasy Game Costumes to Big Screen Cosplay:
Andrew Sztein — Apr 30, 2013 — Pop Culture
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Big Screen Cosplay
New Tekken 2010 Trailer Makes This Action Flick a Little Hotter
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Scandalously Scanty Cosplay Getups
Jacqueline Goehner Dresses as Sara Pezzini from Witchblade
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Anime Costumes
Cos Play for Halloween
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Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
This Korean Starcraft Cosplay is a Video Game Costume Marvel
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Realistic Fantasy Game Costumes
This Final Fantasy Cosplay by Miss-Alice-Monster is Stunning
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Medieval Superhero Costumes
These Medieval Batman and Aquaman Costumes Even Make Aquaman Seem Cool
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Classy Video Game Costumes
This BioShock Infinite Cosplay by Ormeli is Right Out of the Video Game
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Graduation Cosplay
Russian Grads Make Commencement a Costume Party
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Fantasy Game Costume Competitions
This Skyrim Cosplay Brings the Elder Scrolls World to Life
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Insanely Accurate Gamer Costumes
Dead Space Fans Recreate Character Costumes
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Costumed Anime Monster Art
This Tumblr Gallery Depicts Pokemon Cosplaying as Their Evolved Selves
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Cross-Gender Cosplay Captures
Male to Female Crossplay Photos by Naoko Tatibana are a Taboo
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DIY Ironman
Fan Takes Cosplay to a Whole New Level With This War Suit
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Creepy Cosplay Couples
These Corpse Bride Cosplay Pictures Will Chill You to the Bone
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Gamer Princess Dress-Up
Akuriko Angelically Cosplays the One and Only Princess Zelda
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Futuristic DIY Fantasy Armor
Cosplayer Creates Convincing Skyrim Armor to Strike Fear into Evil
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Superhero Cosplay
The MegaCon Fantasy Convention
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Slicked-Out Imperial Cosplays
Carbon Fiber Stormtroopers Gives the Characters a Badass Makeover
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Insane DIY Cosplay
Nathan Sharratt's Bioshock 2 Big Sister Suit is a Feat of Extreme Engineering
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Muscular Dark Knight Cosplays
The Arkham City Suit Does Batman Sweet Justice
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Elaborate Costume Play
Danny Choo Opens the Cosplayer Floodgates with Otacool 2 Call for Entries
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Gothic Gas Masks
The 'Wave Gotik Treffen' Goth Festival in Leipzig is for the Dark and Scary
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Intergalactic Vigilante Mash-Ups
The Batman Darth Vader Cosplay is Epically Geeky
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Animal-Inspired Sci-Fi Costumes
This Stormtrooper Costume Has an Easter Spin
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Super Hero-Inspired Dresses
The Captain America Avengers Dress is Beautifully Designed
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Hulking Walking Tank Costumes
This Incredible Warhammer 40K Costume is a Hulking Achievement
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Elfish Gamer Headgear
'The Legend of Zelda' Cap Keeps You Looking Like Link
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Horned Headdresses
Tom Banwell's Horny Helmet is for Aries & Satyr Cosplay
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Record-Breaking Cosplay
Rutgers Sets Record for Most ‘Where's Waldo?' Characters
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Turtle Hopping Sibling Costumes
This Enthusastic Super Mario Cosplay is Nostalgic Video Game Fun
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Haute Halloween Inspirations
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Scandalously Scanty Cosplay Getups
Jacqueline Goehner Dresses as Sara Pezzini from Witchblade
Futuristic Redesign Superhero Renderings
Yanni Davros Paints Comic Powerhouses Decades From Now
Minimalist Video Game Visuals
Joseph Harrold Renders Geeky Icons as Poster Art
Naughty Nerd Shows
Awesome Anime Burleseque in L.A.'s Bordello Bar
Cosplay-Inspired Contacts
Finish Off Your Costume with Movie and Anime Halloween Contact Lenses
Pocket Monster Pumpkin Carvings
Nerdy Neighborhoods Will Love Pokemon Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns
Realistic Fantasy Game Costumes
This Final Fantasy Cosplay by Miss-Alice-Monster is Stunning
Medieval Superhero Costumes
These Medieval Batman and Aquaman Costumes Even Make Aquaman Seem Cool
Classy Video Game Costumes
This BioShock Infinite Cosplay by Ormeli is Right Out of the Video Game
Off-Duty Stormtrooper Art
The CClone 365 Photo Series Shows Imperial Guards on a Break
Life-Sized Sci-Fi Desserts
The Stormtrooper Cake by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes is to Scale
Theatrical Geisha Fashion
Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain Stars an Exotic Gisele Pletzer
Superhero Chord Strummers
Marvel Comics Has Come Out with a Pack of Awesome Guitar Picks
Sci-Fi Weddings
Star Wars-Themed Wedding Costumes are Perfect for Dedicated Nerd Couples
Comedic Stormtrooper Captures
CClone 365-2011 by Kristina Alexanderson Presents Sweet Portraits
99 Gamer Innovations
From Temperature-Changing Controllers to 8-Bit Alien Couches
Glam Galactic Nails
The Cute Polish 'Stormtrooper' Manicure is Adorable and Nerdy Chic
Fantasy Game Costume Competitions
This Skyrim Cosplay Brings the Elder Scrolls World to Life
Nerdy Arcade Sweatshirts
The Racanookie Hoodie Would Make the Perfect Geeky Halloween Costume
Superhero-Themed Cars
DC Comics and Kia Team Up to Create a Different Type of Super Car
Viking Social Profile Pics
Darwin Yamamoto Illustrates Skyrim Characters as Facebook Avatars
Fantasy Video Game Fashion
Skyrim Gets Stylish in the Dragonborn Photo Series
Superhero Workout Ensembles
These Shirts by Under Armour are the Perfect Comic Book Merchandise
Insanely Accurate Gamer Costumes
Dead Space Fans Recreate Character Costumes
Stormtrooper Housewife Portraits
Caroline Sauvage Captures Bizarre and Surreal Scenes
Costumed Anime Monster Art
This Tumblr Gallery Depicts Pokemon Cosplaying as Their Evolved Selves
Geeky Gamer Jewels
This Legend of Zelda Jewelry Brings the Prizes of the Classic Game to Life
Retro Gaming Body Art
The Gamer Sleeve Tattoo Depicts All the Famous Characters From the Past
Second Skin Sci-Fi Costumes
Costume Craze's Star Wars Suits Fit Tighter Than a Glove
Cross-Gender Cosplay Captures
Male to Female Crossplay Photos by Naoko Tatibana are a Taboo
Geeky Gamer Helmets
The Master Chief Halo Mask is for Dedicated Cosplayers
Geeky Textbook Art
These Japanese Students Sure Know How to Make Impressive Textbook Doodles
Creepy Cosplay Couples
These Corpse Bride Cosplay Pictures Will Chill You to the Bone
Steampunk Cyborg Portraits
Concept Art for Bioshock's Handyman is Tragic and Menacing
Star Wars Saints
Patrick King's 'Imperial Saints' Shows Stormtroopers in a New Light
Public Service Cosplay Announcements
This Slave Leia PSA Tells You to Expand Your Geeky Horizon
Seductive Gamer Frocks
The Nintendo Dress Makes a Nerdy and Stylish Fashion Statement
Fantastical Women Artwork
Tobias Kwan Illustrates Macabre Beauties
Gamer Princess Dress-Up
Akuriko Angelically Cosplays the One and Only Princess Zelda
Cinematic Video Game Posters
Ron Guyatt Re-Imagines Xbox, PS3 & Nintendo Titles as Movies
Pokemon Ball Jumpers
The Pokemon Sweater is for Individuals Looking to Catch 'Em All
Comic Book-Infused Toiletries
Marvel’s Mashed-Up Towels Have Distinct Japanese Influence
Bacon-Shelled Holiday Eggs
Atomic Shrimp's Bacon Egg is A Bacon-Wrapped Breakfast
Anatomical Anime Charts
DeviantARTist RYE-BREAD Breaks Down Pokemon Characters
Romantic Sci-Fi Costume Photoshoots
These Costumes Capture the Mass Effect Games' Amorous Side
Iconic Supermarket Invasions
The Super Mario Product Display is Made Out of Soda Cans
Futuristic DIY Fantasy Armor
Cosplayer Creates Convincing Skyrim Armor to Strike Fear into Evil
Dark Knight Strategy Boards
DC Comics Batman Chess Collection Gives the Game an Epic Makeover
Star Wars Seats
The Stormtrooper Lawn Chair is the Perfect Geek Relaxation Device
Slicked-Out Imperial Cosplays
Carbon Fiber Stormtroopers Gives the Characters a Badass Makeover
Realistic Martial Arts Costumes
These AmenoKitarou Street Fighter Costumes are a Real Kick
Mid-Action Comic Illustrations
Gaikuo-Captain's Images Mirror Classic Marvel Scenes
Badass Superhero Kicks
These Masterpiece x Airwalk x DC Comics Shoes Will Have Geeks Drooling
Fierce Fish-Shaped Submersibles
The Neptune MM2 is a Badass Undersea Explorer
8-Bit Video Game Tables
Rachel Mills Makes Tables Serve as a Super Mario Tribute Piece
Dark Knight High-Tops
The Converse x DC Comics Batman has Vigilante Swag
18 Bold Batman Costumes
To Honor 'Batman 3: Dark Knight Rises' and Inspire a Halloween Costume
Nerdy Handcrafted Figurines
Adeeb Islam’s Homemade Sculptures are One of a Kind Memorabilia
41 Silly Sci-Fi Costumes
Hot Halloween Ideas, From Darth Vader to Steampunk Superheros
Hyper-Real Dark Knight Collectibles
The Dangerously Realistic Batman/Bruce Wayne Figure MMS155
Gamer Weaponry Infographics
This Famous Weapons Chart Highlights Some Famously Killer Gear
Game Development Infographics
This Chart Shows What Went into the Development of Bioshock Infinite
Fuzzy Pikachu Sweaters
The Custom Erosdiy Pokemon Hoodie by Eros DIY Design is Perfect for Gamers
Musical Gamer Guitars
The Skyrim Dragon Mandolin is Designed to Slay and Play
Killer Cooking Covers
The Assassin's Creed Apron is Perfect for Geeky Culinary Queens
Concealed Assassin Weapon Toys
The Ezio Auditore Role–Play Gauntlet Replica Completes Fan Co
Muscular Dark Knight Cosplays
The Arkham City Suit Does Batman Sweet Justice
Crime-Fighting Superhero Knapsacks
The Batman Backpack is Perfect for any Die-Hard Comic Hero Fan
Fantasy Game Fashion Models
The Prada 2012 Spring Men's Collection Uses Virtual Mannequins
Evil Sci-Fi Buckles
The Stormtroopers Belt Buckle Keeps Star Wars Style Alive
Pop Culture Cabinet Cards
Alex Gross Modifies Olden Day Photos into Contemporary Geek Art
Gay Marriage Gaming
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Includes Interspecial, Same-Sex Relationships
Superheroic Coffee Tables
These Batman Logo Coffee Tables are a Must for Any Superhero’s Hom
Detailed Gamer Guns
The Dead Space Replica Gun is Perfect for Dead Space Fanboys
Customized Dark Knight Consoles
The Xbox 360 Batman: Arkham City is Gloriously Epic
Adorable Comic Snail Plushies
The Swirly Snail Amigurumi Plushie Transform the Classic Characters
Fake-Headed Cosplay Cafes
Kigurumi Cafe Has Waitresses Don Life-Size Fake Heads to Tie Up the Look
Caped Crusader Game Spots
Batman Arkham City Trailer Unveils a Full Epic Look
Fantasy Game Smartphone Cases
This Skyrim iPhone Case Will Increase Speechcraft by +10
Anime Nesting Doll Shirts
Michael B. Myers Shows the Pokemon Evolution in These Clever Shirts
Gaming Sister Campaigns
The Super Mario Bros. 2 Commercial Stars Penelope and Monica Cruz
DIY Crafty Spacecrafts
Fan's Papercraft Starcraft 2 Replicas are Out of This World
Hapless Pocket Monster Caps
The Magikarp Crochet Hat Puts is Both Ridiculous and Functional
Video Game Booze Tables
This Super Mario Beer Pong Table Folds into a Carrying Case
Petrifyingly Distorted Anime Toys
This Deviant Artist Turns Cute Pokemon Into Scary Figurines
Villainous Video Game Teasers
Arkham City 'Joker & Harley' Pits Batman Against his Great Nemesis
DIY Video Game Dioramas
Dave Delisle's Printable Cutouts Allow Fans to Create Their Own Mario Art
Effortless Cosplay Eyewear
Anime Glasses Make Transforming into Japanese Art Easy and Convenient
Fire-Breathing Beer Goblets
The Dragon Head Beer Stein is a Ferocious Way to Get Your Buzz Going
Animal-Inspired Sci-Fi Costumes
This Stormtrooper Costume Has an Easter Spin
Stormtrooper Timepieces
The LEGO Star Wars Watch is Adjustable to Fit Kids or Kids-at-Heart
Villainous Vintage Disguises
Batman Villain Halloween Masks Depicts Retro Comic Baddies
Undead Superhero Cosplays
Zombie Emma Frost Mixes Sultry With Ghoulish Looks
Sci-Fi Soldier Smartphone Cases
This Star Wars Stormtroopers Case is Perfect for Hardcore Fans
Comedic Cheater Compilations
'When Cheese Fails' Hilariously Highlights Unsportsmanlike Blunders
Elfish Gamer Headgear
'The Legend of Zelda' Cap Keeps You Looking Like Link
In-Game Girlfriend Parodies
'To Lydia with Love' Mocks Skyrim Companion's Constant Obstruction
Rubber Ducky Superheroes
The Duckvengers by Loki is a Playful Tribute to 'The Avengers'
Superhero Culinary Garments
Wear the Batman Apron and Cook with Vigilante Justice
Vicious Villainous Characters
Vitaly Bulgarov Creates Video Game Figures That are Out of This Worl
Geeky Video Game Mashups
Harebrained Blends Different Games For Hilarious Results
Raging Comic Character Lights
The Incredible Hulk Night Light is Perfect for Marvel Comics Fans
Badass Video Game Mash-Ups
Butcher Billy Blends Sid Vicious into the Mushroom Kingdom
Iconic Cat Cosplay
George the Cat Dresses Up for Us in Popular Character Costumes
Festively Decorated RPG Statues
Skyrim Dragonborn Nord Makes for a Fun Gamer Christmas Tree
Sleek Speedy Electric Trikes
The All-Electric EpicEV Torq Trike Would Be Proudly Driven by Batman
Crude Gaming Grannies
'Old Grandma Hardcore' Documents Foul-Mouthed Ramblings of Peculiar Elder
Fantasy Battlefield Art
Karl Kopinski Mixes Canvas-Based Battlefield Art with Warhammer
Geeky Argument Settling Ads
Jay and Silent Bob Settle Comic Book Debates in This Injustice Ad
Gamer Museum Installations
The Smithsonian Hosts the Art of Video Games Exhibit
Video Game Offices
Sega Employees Transform a Cubicle into a Gamer's Paradise
Caped Vigilante Hoisery
Kick Crime in the Gut When Wearing These Awesome Batman Socks
Incarcerated Toddler Costumes
These Costumed Hobbit Cosplayers from Spain are Epically Adorable
Suburban Video Game Realities
‘Super Mario Beads 3’ Follows Mario Through the Neighbor
Geeky Galactic Spice Dispensers
Pull Little Pranks with the Disney Star Wars Collectibles
Villainous Bottle Poppers
The Marvel Galactus Bottle Opener is an Evil Way to Open Drinks
Gamer Theme Song Mash-Ups
'Video Game Songs With Lyrics' is an Amazing Composition
Psychopath Communication Masks
The ThinkGeek Bane Mask Walkie Talkie Will Have You Mouth-Breathing
Turtle Hopping Sibling Costumes
This Enthusastic Super Mario Cosplay is Nostalgic Video Game Fun
Video Game Paper Clip Sculptures
These Giant Paperclip Sculpture Works Resemble Super Mario World
Documentary Gaming Trailers
BioShock Infinite Has the First Historic Documentary Game Trailer