I first researched Nidalee to find the way I wanted to portray her that was still accurate to the original and in-game art. I always want to be as true to the character as possible, which can lead to extra work and complications.
I decided to base my concept off of her "American" art and her in game appearance:
This lead me to sketching my concept for the bottom of her costume in paint:
As I said in my Creating the Perfect Costume blog, sketching a costume is a great way to get an idea of the details you need. While I was naughty and didn't sketch out the whole costume (let's just say I've done enough costume that I get a little lazy), this sketch of the bottom part allowed me to decide on a pattern before I moved on to the next step.
The next step is making the pattern in real life. While many outfits can be made from store-bought patterns, you need to create your own for the more unusual outfits. If you have tons of cheap fabric, you can just draw and cut your pattern right on the fabric, but when you're working with expensive material like fur, it helps to draw it out first.
I like drawing on news print (the same paper that you drew tons of crayon pictures on in elementary school). Not only is it cheap, but it is also lightweight and bends easily, so it acts more like fabric than any other cheap paper you can find.
Armed with a pencil, a measuring tape and my sketch, I started outlining pieces:
I used the measuring tape to make sure each piece was the right size for the area I planned to have it. I made sure to sketch on a hard, flat surface, though, as the news print is prone to tearing. After I was satisfied with my sketches, I cut them out and "tried" them on. I used the scotch tape to fix each piece in place and checked to see if they laid as I wished, then I trimmed any parts I desired and had the pattern for the bottoms complete!
For the top of the outfit, I decided to modify a dress pattern. Breasts are tricky when it comes to getting fabric to lay correctly on, so I decided to go to the experts. I found a nice dress pattern that did not have seams that would be too difficult to do with fur, then I shortened the pattern to what I determined I wanted. Instead of putting this newly modified pattern straight on my fur, I used my scrap material to cut a practice top first to make sure it was the right size and laid correctly.
Satisfied with the top pattern, I went to work on outlining the patterns on my fur fabric. Note that I also outlined leg warmers for her "boots" using a pattern from a previous costume. I used the sharpie on the back of the fur and marked each piece with it's orientation so, after they were cut out, they would not be mixed up in the sewing process.
Cutting fur is a tricky and time-consuming process. If you cut fur as you would a normal fabric, you cut the fur short at the bottom of each piece and it looks odd, as if someone shaved the bottom. To avoid this, fur must be cut carefully only at the base fabric. This means snipping along each line with 2-3mm cuts. I made sure to take a few brakes during this process and still got hand cramps. After cutting each line, I went along and carefully brushed up any cut fur to reduce the mess I was making.
The cut out top looks like this:
Unfortunately, fur is also not like regular fabric to sew. Since fur is so slick and thick, it needs to be "shaved" along each seam. I like to make my seams about 1/2in wide, so I had to trim 1/2in of the fur along each seam and ONLY along the seams. To trim the fur, I used my hem measure and scissors, snipping close to the base fabric along the edge of each piece. A finished edge looks like:
Now I have to sew the fabric, cut my "claws" out, add trim, paint everything and tie it all together with some leather cord!
Oh, and my wig should be here within the next week.
Whew!
~*UPDATE*~
So the wig is in the mail and should be here soon! It's this one:
I was going to go with just a straight wig, but I decided the waviness is slightly more true to her hairstyle and will hide any issues I have with styling it. For those of you who don't know, wigs can be surprisingly difficult to work with, especially when trying to put them up in ponytails, because the hair is designed to lay differently and is much less willing to change direction than real hair.
As for the rest of the outfit, I've completed a decent amount of the sewing. I sewed together the top and leg warmers and now I just need to add cording and trim! I haven't put the bottoms together yet, but I am not expecting it will be too difficult.
Shaving the seams worked out wonderfully and the top came together much more easily than I expected. Unfortunately, the fur has proven to be very stretchy fabric, so I will have to take more fabric off of the back and I'm not completely satisfied with how it lays on my chest:
The legwarmers/boots look really great so far, though I haven't been able to get a good picture of them. I left the top 4" unsewed so I can easily get them on and off. I plan on putting some of the leather cord around the top to use to them on. Luckily, even if the cord doesn't hold well, the fur is so stiff that they hold position quite well on my legs. I jogged around without any attachment on top and they stayed on just fine. Sorry for the bad picture, I just can't get a good angle of my own legs!
Unfortunately, I've run into a slight difficulty. I tore a ligament in my wrist a few years ago (yes, years), and I was too hard-headed to have it checked out. Now it's been acting up terribly and the doctors have been playing with it. Two weeks ago I had an MRI that showed slight cartilage damage, but didn't show the tear well. So, today, the doctor pumped my joint full of stuff to reduce inflammation and pain and threw it in a brace, which I'm supposed to wear 24-7. The doctor hit a vein with her oversized joint-piercing needle and caused my wrist to literally spurt blood, which I found highly amusing, but, other than that, the visit was pretty fast and normal.
I get the brace off in a week, but I'm probably going to cheat and take it off occasionally. Not that I'd ever take it off to work on my costume... nor to type about my costume.
~*UPDATE*~
Due to my handicap, I haven't been able to make as much progress as I intended, but I have gotten some work done!
First, I sewed the trim on my boots. Since I have extra white fur, I sewed on more than I thought I'd want so I could trim it down to the amount I desired.
In addition, I pinned the bottom half together to see if I needed to make any adjustments. The front and side panels seemed to be okay, but the back panel is a bit bulky and too wide. I've cut it down a bit, but I haven't taken new pictures, so this is the most current status of the costume:
~*UPDATE*~
My hand is now officially bruised from scissor use!
I've cut out the spear head and two claws. The first claw I cut straight with the intention of bending it using an internal wire (as I've done with my horns), but it seems it is too stubby to do so easily. I may use it or make another, we shall see. The second one that I made curved looks much better in my opinion.
The spearhead was quite a challenge! Not only to cut the correct angles into it, but to cut so much material off! Due to the shape, I couldn't cut off large pieces without going too deep, so I had to do a billion little snips. While I smoothed the claws down, I decided to leave the spearhead with rough groves and chips in it. As it is, it actually looks like it was carved out of stone! It came out slightly smaller than I expected, but, other than that, it's perfect.
My top is almost finished, I cut the arm triangles and I convinced my mother to help me sew on the trim. Instead of putting a zipper in the back like I had originally planned, I decided to use grommets and lace it up with leather cord. It looks good and seems more like what Nidalee would have done herself!
I've also decided the front panel is a little too wide on the bottoms, so I'm going to trim it a bit, but they are done other than that!
If I finish the top, I'll update again later today!
~*UPDATE*~
Top finished!!!
My dad also hunted down seven different branches for my spear and let me choose which one I liked best. Apparently, the once I picked was the first one he grabbed! I'm really glad my parents are assisting me with this, though, it's great to have their support!
~*UPDATE*~
You know what came in the mail Tuesday? My 3 day PAX pass!
A very kind man sold it to me at retail cost, then spent $20 overnight shipping it to me! I didn't realize the postage would cost so much, so I'm going to send him the $20 and whatever flat swag I can grab from PAX for him. He said I should try to get a picture with Gabe, so I'm going to try, but I feel like I'd have more luck dressed up as a WoW druid instead of Nidalee. Oh, Gabe, you WoW addict, you.
As for costume progress. I made more teeth/claws, prepped the shaft of the spear and planned out the bracers. Today I'm going to be styling my wig with the help of an amazing friend of mine who has a degree in fashion design and who makes amazing cosplay. Unfortunately, it is damn near impossible to fit and style your own wig well. I also plan on making the four claws for the spear and painting and finishing it today/tomorrow, so expect to see that soon!
Also, no, I was not at Gamescon.
~*UPDATE*~
I FINISHED THE SPEAR!
It looks badass. The head of the spear did turn out a bit smaller than I wanted, so that's rather lame, but the rest of it is absolutely gorgeous! I even included the leather around the top and base like in her skin.
I've also completed a few more of the teeth, so all I have left are 4-5 large teeth, 8 smaller teeth and the two earring teeth, as well as the bracers. I believe I'm going to complete the bracers (or, at least, most of them) and the large teeth today.
I put the full part of the costume I have done thus far on and it needs some minor trimming. I think the white fur on both the top and the boots is a little too long and I'm going to trim down the front panel on the bottoms.
~*UPDATE*~
Okay, I cut and spray painted all of the remaining teeth except for her two earrings. Of course, I decided to spray paint at 10p.m. outside, which caused some of the fumes to get inside to the living room, thus sending my father into a rage. It was extremely frightening, but I survived.
I cut about 1.5cm off of the white around the top, but I can't decide if it looks better or not. definitely looks better in the back, but I'm not sure about the front. Oh, well, it's been done.
I may trim the boots/bootcovers, but I can't really decide yet. Other than that, all I have left are the earrings, finishing the belt/necklace, the bracers and buying the body paint!
The end is neigh!!!
~*UPDATE*~
Almost... done...
Just need to make the bracers and trim, trim, trim. A lot of the bottom is too big (the front panel and the back), so I need to trim them, which is a long, nerve-racking and tedious process.
Oh, you made another blog where you said your mom used to helt you with costumes right? :D
I think it's really cool that you are doing this, and making it for yourself. I am so bad at these things, I wish I was better at sewing Then I would make myself a Naruto jumpsuit for halloween haha :D
On August 01 2011 08:00 saris84 wrote: Oh, you made another blog where you said your mom used to helt you with costumes right? :D
I think it's really cool that you are doing this, and making it for yourself. I am so bad at these things, I wish I was better at sewing Then I would make myself a Naruto jumpsuit for halloween haha :D
Yep, I wrote a blog about my awesome mother recently!
And thank you!
You know, though, the only way to get better at it is to practice! Personally, I find sewing machines absolutely terrifying, but I find it's generally not as bad as I suspect. Though I try to get my mom to sew things for me whenever I can (I have to cut it out and prepare it and all that, though).
On August 01 2011 08:15 Tandinel wrote: Can't wait for end result . Nidalee is my favorite champion
On August 01 2011 08:14 TheButtonmen wrote: What are you going to make the teeth out of?
This is what I was wondering about the most. Those giant teeth at her waist could end up looking really bad if done cheaply. Prolly gonna need to do some really careful painting warhammer 'eavy metal style
On August 01 2011 08:14 TheButtonmen wrote: What are you going to make the teeth out of?
This is what I was wondering about the most. Those giant teeth at her waist could end up looking really bad if done cheaply. Prolly gonna need to do some really careful painting warhammer 'eavy metal style
I think my Alexstrasza costume's horns turned out perfectly and I am going to use the same method as I did with those:
The issue with the foam I'd think is that it could react poorly to spray paints depending on what it's made out of which makes it difficult to make the base coat without having some kind of covering on it, plus the absorbancy of the foam will make getting nice solid even colouring pretty tricky.
Edit: Just saw the previous post, nicely done with the foam there, whenever I've tried using it I've always found paint + it mixed poorly but it seems you've gotten much better results then me. Best of luck with the Nid' costume!
On August 01 2011 08:24 TheButtonmen wrote: The issue with the foam I'd think is that it could react poorly to spray paints depending on what it's made out of which makes it difficult to make the base coat without having some kind of covering on it, plus the absorbancy of the foam will make getting nice solid even colouring pretty tricky.
I use floral paint, which does not harm foam or fabrics at all and coats foam quit well. I've done this on two costumes in the past that required dark paint, so I doubt I'll have any issues with my ivory paint.
Edit to your edit:
It's all about the floral paint! Normal spray paint melts most foam, but floral paint doesn't effect it at all and doesn't get "crunchy" or "flaky"
On August 01 2011 08:14 TheButtonmen wrote: What are you going to make the teeth out of?
This is what I was wondering about the most. Those giant teeth at her waist could end up looking really bad if done cheaply. Prolly gonna need to do some really careful painting warhammer 'eavy metal style
I think my Alexstrasza costume's horns turned out perfectly and I am going to use the same method as I did with those:
True, those looked really good, but I feel like they were probably easier to accomplish since they aren't "natural" looking horns (though I guess they're still "part" of her, since she's a draenai?), and they have ornaments decorating them.
With nidalee's teeth there they're supposed to look like legit saber tooth tiger teeth or something. I feel like it's gonna be harder to pull off but if you know how to drybrush and you create some minor grooves when making them it could turn out really nicely
also HOW U GONNA TRANSFORM INTO COUGAR FORM?
IMO have both costumes and then run into the bathroom superman style and come back like "oh i forgot to switch back out of cat form when I went to the bathroom, oops!" looooooool
The amount of work it'd take would be a pretty big disincentive though haha not to mention you'd prolly have to have like a backpack on with the other costume in it which would be pretty awkward and annoying
On August 01 2011 08:14 TheButtonmen wrote: What are you going to make the teeth out of?
This is what I was wondering about the most. Those giant teeth at her waist could end up looking really bad if done cheaply. Prolly gonna need to do some really careful painting warhammer 'eavy metal style
I think my Alexstrasza costume's horns turned out perfectly and I am going to use the same method as I did with those:
True, those looked really good, but I feel like they were probably easier to accomplish since they aren't "natural" looking horns (though I guess they're still "part" of her, since she's a draenai?), and they have ornaments decorating them.
With nidalee's teeth there they're supposed to look like legit saber tooth tiger teeth or something. I feel like it's gonna be harder to pull off but if you know how to drybrush and you create some minor grooves when making them it could turn out really nicely
Ahh... I'm not going to go that far to do it, but I think it's going to look fairly decent.
I typed <im... before realizing I was using bcc. Today was the first day my test site(or any site in five years) showed up before teamliquid when I type a "t" into my browser location bar. No one cares jackass! ShutUp!
I don't know if you stay in character when you do this stuff, but one thing I've noticed from your other blogs is that when you cosplay, you always have the same smiley expression. I think it'd be cool if, while(and if) you were being interviewed, you acted like you were Nidalee instead of Riku. Just to emphasize the whole riku = cosplay thing.
I typed <im... before realizing I was using bcc. Today was the first day my test site(or any site in five years) showed up before teamliquid when I type a "t" into my browser location bar. No one cares jackass! ShutUp!
I don't know if you stay in character when you do this stuff, but one thing I've noticed from your other blogs is that when you cosplay, you always have the same smiley expression. I think it'd be cool if, while(and if) you were being interviewed, you acted like you were Nidalee instead of Riku. Just to emphasize the whole riku = cosplay thing.
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You should see me onstage in my Alexstrasza outfit!
Awwww... they missed my "rawr *point, beckon, turn*"
The doctor hit a vein with her oversized joint-piercing needle and caused my wrist to literally spurt blood, which I found highly amusing, but, other than that, the visit was pretty fast and normal.
...You're amused by some interesting things I see.
Looks good so far (also nice choice in reading materials in the brace picture), the oversized leg warmers always amused me.
Still interested in seeing how the faux-bone will turn out!
Can you still play games with your hand in that splint? Is it at all painful?
Costume looks great so far. From the front it's already starting to come together, tho as you said the back does look a bit misshapen (though you said you already fixed that).
How are you planning on doing the fluff stuff that comes out of the top of the costume and is on her shoulders and such?
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
On August 06 2011 20:44 -orb- wrote: Wow that sucks what happened with your wrist...
Can you still play games with your hand in that splint? Is it at all painful?
Costume looks great so far. From the front it's already starting to come together, tho as you said the back does look a bit misshapen (though you said you already fixed that).
How are you planning on doing the fluff stuff that comes out of the top of the costume and is on her shoulders and such?
I can still play games, but holding a mouse is really awkward because there is a hard metal part over the heel of my wrist that pushes the mouse away from me. Truthfully, I take off the brace to play League. It is really stiff, but not very painful.
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I've had a beard since I was born...I just won't go away no matter what I try
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I assure you, babies have body hair. Everyone does. It just becomes more visable with age. :/
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I assure you, babies have body hair. Everyone does. It just becomes more visable with age. :/
Yes, this is very true. And once you shave it you have to keep shaving it. Of course, it becomes darker. : / Girls will typically have blonde hair in the "happy trail" area if they haven't shaved there before. Most of us shave it in our teenage years and don't care as we get older. At least, that's how it was for me and my friends.
Riku, I love the costume! I wish I had your creativity to create such a thing! Gj.
The cast made me laugh, you're such a good cosplayer riku, although I think the universe will implode when you actually cosplay as riku. "So riku, how do you feel dressing up as riku?"
I always thought the bottom piece would be reversed from the way you have it modeled. I.E. the much longer piece of fur is in the back sort of like a tail while Nidalee is in her human form. Then again I don't play her so I could be completely wrong.
On August 08 2011 07:59 BloodNinja wrote: I always thought the bottom piece would be reversed from the way you have it modeled. I.E. the much longer piece of fur is in the back sort of like a tail while Nidalee is in her human form. Then again I don't play her so I could be completely wrong.
The piece in the back is shorter, but actually sticks out behind her. I'm not going to put wire in it to make it do that, though, so maybe I'll just run everywhere to get the same effect.
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I assure you, babies have body hair. Everyone does. It just becomes more visable with age. :/
Yes, this is very true. And once you shave it you have to keep shaving it. Of course, it becomes darker. : / Girls will typically have blonde hair in the "happy trail" area if they haven't shaved there before. Most of us shave it in our teenage years and don't care as we get older. At least, that's how it was for me and my friends.
Riku, I love the costume! I wish I had your creativity to create such a thing! Gj.
This is interesting o_o I never had a happy trail and closest friends don't either. I guess they're pretty hairless to begin with though
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I assure you, babies have body hair. Everyone does. It just becomes more visable with age. :/
Yes, this is very true. And once you shave it you have to keep shaving it. Of course, it becomes darker. : / Girls will typically have blonde hair in the "happy trail" area if they haven't shaved there before. Most of us shave it in our teenage years and don't care as we get older. At least, that's how it was for me and my friends.
Riku, I love the costume! I wish I had your creativity to create such a thing! Gj.
This is interesting o_o I never had a happy trail and closest friends don't either. I guess they're pretty hairless to begin with though
I mean, you HAVE a happy trail, it's probably just not very visible. Unfortunately, getting tan makes mine more visible, because it's such a light blond!
I got annoyed with all of the comments and shaved it, though.
Damn you, society, as if shaving my legs, privates and armpits wasn't time consuming enough.
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I've had a beard since I was born...I just won't go away no matter what I try
I tried that whole growing a beard thing but I ended up taking my pants off too much.
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I assure you, babies have body hair. Everyone does. It just becomes more visable with age. :/
Yes, this is very true. And once you shave it you have to keep shaving it. Of course, it becomes darker. : / Girls will typically have blonde hair in the "happy trail" area if they haven't shaved there before. Most of us shave it in our teenage years and don't care as we get older. At least, that's how it was for me and my friends.
Riku, I love the costume! I wish I had your creativity to create such a thing! Gj.
This is interesting o_o I never had a happy trail and closest friends don't either. I guess they're pretty hairless to begin with though
I mean, you HAVE a happy trail, it's probably just not very visible. Unfortunately, getting tan makes mine more visible, because it's such a light blond!
I got annoyed with all of the comments and shaved it, though.
Damn you, society, as if shaving my legs, privates and armpits wasn't time consuming enough.
Lucky. Most guys shave everyday. I dislike shaving but it makes me look good, and it does irritate kids if you scratch them with it when you pick them up :/
On August 06 2011 19:03 Sotamursu wrote: What's that weird line that goes up from your waist to above your bellybutton? Looks kinda like a scar from some major surgery.
It's called a happy trial.
Yeah, well happy trails aren't something you usually see on girls.
They all have them unless they shave them.
:/
Girls aren't born completely lacking body hair. It's plucking, shaving and waxing that make them that way.
No? I thought most people were born without body hair. It usually comes many years later. :D
Anyway, costume coming along nicely. Should end up great. ^^
I assure you, babies have body hair. Everyone does. It just becomes more visable with age. :/
Yes, this is very true. And once you shave it you have to keep shaving it. Of course, it becomes darker. : / Girls will typically have blonde hair in the "happy trail" area if they haven't shaved there before. Most of us shave it in our teenage years and don't care as we get older. At least, that's how it was for me and my friends.
Riku, I love the costume! I wish I had your creativity to create such a thing! Gj.
This is interesting o_o I never had a happy trail and closest friends don't either. I guess they're pretty hairless to begin with though
You're asian, i think that pretty much answers the latter part
I saw your post this morning when i was browsing the league forum and i thought "hmmm. those abs look familier" lol. didn't think it'd be you XD very cool that you got a response from rinoa though, that must've felt good =p
On August 09 2011 03:56 ProjectVirtue wrote: that comic is too true haha
I saw your post this morning when i was browsing the league forum and i thought "hmmm. those abs look familier" lol. didn't think it'd be you XD very cool that you got a response from rinoa though, that must've felt good =p
Haha, definitely!
I am probably going to spend all PAX hanging out with League and Riot people.
I've already made plans to meet up with Jiji, his girlfriend and HotShotGG!
On August 09 2011 03:56 ProjectVirtue wrote: that comic is too true haha
I saw your post this morning when i was browsing the league forum and i thought "hmmm. those abs look familier" lol. didn't think it'd be you XD very cool that you got a response from rinoa though, that must've felt good =p
Haha, definitely!
I am probably going to spend all PAX hanging out with League and Riot people.
I've already made plans to meet up with Jiji, his girlfriend and HotShotGG!
On August 09 2011 03:56 ProjectVirtue wrote: that comic is too true haha
I saw your post this morning when i was browsing the league forum and i thought "hmmm. those abs look familier" lol. didn't think it'd be you XD very cool that you got a response from rinoa though, that must've felt good =p
Haha, definitely!
I am probably going to spend all PAX hanging out with League and Riot people.
I've already made plans to meet up with Jiji, his girlfriend and HotShotGG!
:D
CLG is my favorite
So what are we? Chopped liver?
Nooo... they are my favorite LEAGUE OF LEGENDS team! You guys are my favorite everything else, chopped liver included.
On August 15 2011 12:03 57 Corvette wrote: Looks pretty good so far.
After this one are you gonna take a break or do you have plans for other characters?
I don't have plans to any other League characters right now, but I am planning on making a baneling costume for blizzcon!
Really great read. I love the progress updates. Fun to follow along.
I went looking for this blog when I saw the Reds over at Riot took an interest in the post you made on their forums. Glad you are getting some notice from them as well.
On August 16 2011 03:11 Aurdon wrote: Really great read. I love the progress updates. Fun to follow along.
I went looking for this blog when I saw the Reds over at Riot took an interest in the post you made on their forums. Glad you are getting some notice from them as well.
Keep up the good work.
Yeah, they keep mentioning how they look forward to seeing me at PAX!
:D
I'm all giddy and excited! I wish it was this weekend!!!
I would have asked to go to PAX, but instead I am going on vacation to toronto (2 hours away from home lololo) with my family for that weekend. Oh well, maybe next time.
Just at the IEM stream the casters mentioned a hot chick cosplaying as Nidalee. I figured it would be you, but it seems like you've been beat to the punch
I remember getting my PAX East 3 day pass in the mail and it was a glorious moment, the guy shipped it to me free as well, and sold it for less than retail which was very kind of him.
On August 19 2011 06:00 Zlasher wrote: I remember getting my PAX East 3 day pass in the mail and it was a glorious moment, the guy shipped it to me free as well, and sold it for less than retail which was very kind of him.
I went nuts for about 2 hours.
Giving me a PAX pass is apparently equivalent to setting me up with an IV of caffeine and sugar.
On August 19 2011 05:00 Klaca wrote: Nice but Riku, please more pictures of your beautiful body
go to 4chan, plenty of pictures of her there.
Are you ever going to address this point Riku? I don't like 4channers because I think only scummy people go to it.
It's mostly people making a big deal about something small. Its not like she's a pornstar over there or anything. But as we all know, once it's on the internet, it never disappears. You have to be digging deep for dirt on her to even find anything.
I've spoken with her about it privately and she acknowledges that she may have made some bad choices. However, this was almost a year ago so I think people should just drop it. Criticize her blogs all you like, but bringing up 4chan just shows that you dont have a real argument and are just defaulting to an insult.
edit: I dont mean to speak for Riku, but I'd like to offer an outside opinion on the matter.
On August 19 2011 05:00 Klaca wrote: Nice but Riku, please more pictures of your beautiful body
go to 4chan, plenty of pictures of her there.
Are you ever going to address this point Riku? I don't like 4channers because I think only scummy people go to it.
It's mostly people making a big deal about something small. Its not like she's a pornstar over there or anything. But as we all know, once it's on the internet, it never disappears. You have to be digging deep for dirt on her to even find anything.
I've spoken with her about it privately and she acknowledges that she may have made some bad choices. However, this was almost a year ago so I think people should just drop it. Criticize her blogs all you like, but bringing up 4chan just shows that you dont have a real argument and are just defaulting to an insult.
edit: I dont mean to speak for Riku, but I'd like to offer an outside opinion on the matter.
What only a year ago!!!! That is way too soon to drop anything on the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!! In fact, via Ancestory.com I was able to link Riku back to D. W. Griffith!!!! Therefor Riku must be hated for approving on slavery as well as that is barely even 100 years ago (petty seconds in internet time). Has she never seen Roots or Birth of a Nation? Its obvious the conspiracy theories run deep in Riku and she refuses to acknowledge them because of their obvious truthfulness on her personality, beliefs, and soul!
Anyways, I wonder if she is ever tempted to go out in everyday life in one of her cosplaying ...outfits/costumes? idk im a male and the word outfits makes me uncomfortable...
But seriously walking around at the mall as Nidalee or something would be amazazing to see lol
On August 19 2011 04:48 Khenra wrote: Just at the IEM stream the casters mentioned a hot chick cosplaying as Nidalee. I figured it would be you, but it seems like you've been beat to the punch
Who gives a shit about Riku's occasional camwhoring? Everyone does it on occasion (to varying degrees). Just let Riku do her thing; she's obviously enjoying herself.
Back to the actual costume; it looks like it's about finished. Good work. I really wish I knew where to start on things like this. I'd so make a sweet Halloween costume if I had the right materials and help (plus it's a good excuse to cosplay). Best I ever did was a pretty complete Han Solo costume in 2009 that I re-wore the following year. Some gross chick at the bar really liked it anyways, but what she did with my blaster... [shudder]
The view count in this thread caught my eye--- thanks for-- sharing this awesome costume progress post. I also make costumes, but they are usually of the transformer variety.. :o (I gotta cover myself up.. ) I wish I had documented all of my creations better.. all I have left are the memories of being able to wear them out in public-- and still being able to have.. a really great time..
I am looking forward to seeing the finish product... !!
The amount of time and work put into making these awesome cosplay outfits is amazing. It looks impressive so far and I hope your costume is well received for the event.
I remember all the LoL cosplayers at PAX East last year, there was one girl who did I think Sona or something, looked absolutely incredible, This one looks really great I hope you're happy with it as well and others can appreciate it at the event.
On August 22 2011 08:21 Zlasher wrote: Wow you even dyed your hair for this o.o
I remember all the LoL cosplayers at PAX East last year, there was one girl who did I think Sona or something, looked absolutely incredible, This one looks really great I hope you're happy with it as well and others can appreciate it at the event.
It's a wig, a really, really long wig!
I'm glad it looks convincing, though, it's sooooo heavy that I fear it might rip my scalp off at PAX!
On August 22 2011 03:07 Chairman Ray wrote: woo the spear looks awesome!
Thank you! Kudos to my father for getting the perfect branch for it!
Can you throw it? or will it break?
Awesome costume! big thumbs up and you got the figure to make it 'wow'
Yeah, I could throw it around a decent amount. The foam head would eventually rip and tear, though,
On August 22 2011 09:10 Klaca wrote: Nice but the bottoms couldve been a bit more revealing, a bit sexier perhaps. If you look at the artwork it doesnt quite cover as much.
I'm fixing that before PAX. As I said in my update, I have some trimming left.
On August 22 2011 10:42 travis wrote: where are you gonna hide the cat costume
The costume came out sick Riku! Congrats and enjoy the convention!
And to the picture with WhiteRa's face on it... is incredibly creepy...and even more so because it looks like something that someone might actually see... if WhiteRa were homosexual and a crossdresser.
On August 31 2011 12:52 DminusTerran wrote: Hmm I saw a girl with a spear on Jeff Gerstmann's twitter, remembered you do these blogs on TL. Pretty sure this is you.
On August 31 2011 12:52 DminusTerran wrote: Hmm I saw a girl with a spear on Jeff Gerstmann's twitter, remembered you do these blogs on TL. Pretty sure this is you.
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